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General Chat => Books & Comics => Topic started by: The Adventurer on 08 March, 2012, 09:36:36 AM

Title: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 March, 2012, 09:36:36 AM
So, as I was probing about in the other thread, every week at a couple of different forums I hang out on I post the new comic shipping list that Diamond has handed down for arriving that week, and then I post my pulls. This is pretty much just a way for me to gush about all the great comics I'm reading these days. And perhaps pick up on what everyone else is reading on a week to week bases, perhaps spurring a bit of discussion.

So since I now know that the other side of the pond gets the same funny books as I do on a regular basis, it seems worth sharing my pull passion her too.

So yeah. Stand by for Comics!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 March, 2012, 09:39:24 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 03-07-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-03-07/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1766 (Technically got this a couple weeks ago. Diamond is notoriously bad at knowing exactly when 2000 AD issues actually are arriving in the US. I think its Quantum or something)
COMPLEAT TERMINAL CITY TP Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/Previews/19-602)
FAIREST #1 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11509) (Latest Fables spin-off!)
FATALE #3
GIRL GENIUS OMNIBUS HC VOL 01 AGATHA AWAKENS (I've been waiting to get into this series for years. I love Deluxe HCs. So shiny)
KING CITY TP (The best comic maxi-series of 2009-2010 gets a snazzy TP. Brandon Graham ownzone)
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11667) (New Johnathan Hickman sci-fi series starts here)

COVER GALLERY
(http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/2935/1766x.jpg)

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/323/19602.jpg)

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5318/fatale3.jpg)

(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5788/9780765331328.jpg)

(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4038/img111101.jpg)

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6/prv10710cov.jpg)

(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/822/fairescv1r1100dpicopy.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 08 March, 2012, 03:53:43 PM
Great idea!

This week was a fantastic pull week for me. I tend to collect mostly trades, and read the singles digitally so that I'm not behind.

Compleat Terminal City by Michael Lark and Dean Motter

The Boys Vol. 10 by Garth Ennis and John McCrea

Hellboy: The Storm & The Fury by Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo

King City: The Complete Collection by Brandon Graham

Fatale #3 by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

Manhattan Projects #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra

Rachel Rising #6 by Terry Moore

Supurbia #1 by Grace Randolph and Russell Dauterman

So three great collections, and The Boys :-) The big surprise for me was Terminal City. Never read it before, and devoured it last night. Beautiful book. Motter might be the best monologuist in comics. Great work by Michael Lark.

Manhattan Projects was the big winner in terms of new stuff. Can't wait to see how this goes.

Supurbia - I liked this better when it was called Welcome to Tranquility. Sorry.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 08 March, 2012, 03:55:35 PM
Girl Genius: I tried getting into this series digitally to see if I wanted to get the new deluxe hardcovers....Ummmm...can someone explain to me what I'm missing? I tried, really I did!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: von Boom on 08 March, 2012, 05:03:34 PM
Nowt. There was nothing in my sub list this week. Very disappointing.

JvB
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 09 March, 2012, 05:18:23 AM
For Stevie:

Prog 1766

Action Comics #7

Animal Man #7

Red Lanterns #7

Boys #64

Fatale #3

Jennifer Blood #10

Stitched #3
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 March, 2012, 08:08:40 AM
No surprises mines a DC fest, Action Comics, Animal Man, Batwing, Green Arrow (Yah Ann Nocenti's first issue, the comic I'm most looking forward to), Justice League International, OMAC and Swamp Thing.

Nice haul, alas I only visit my LCS every two weeks so I'll not get um for over a week yet.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 09 March, 2012, 08:51:54 AM
I bought this week's episode of The Boys and last week's Unwritten.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 March, 2012, 08:19:28 PM
New Comics Shipping for the week of 3-14-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-03-14/)

My Pulls
DARK MATTER #3 (OF 4)
DEMON KNIGHTS #7
LEGION LOST #7
RESURRECTION MAN #7
SAGA #1
SAUCER COUNTRY #1
STAR WARS AGENT O/T EMPIRE IRON ECLIPSE #4 (OF 5)
THE SHADE #6 (OF 12)

COVER GALLERY

(http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2688/18066.th.jpg) (http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2688/18066.jpg) (http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8171/lelocv7.th.jpg) (http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8171/lelocv7.jpg) (http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7927/saga01.th.jpg) (http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7927/saga01.jpg) (http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3694/prv11725cov.th.jpg) (http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3694/prv11725cov.jpg) (http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5437/prv11725pg1.th.jpg) (http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5437/prv11725pg1.jpg) (http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/2413/19037.th.jpg) (http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/2413/19037.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 12 March, 2012, 08:35:30 PM
This week for me:

Batman: Flashpoint TP - One of my favourite superhero reads of 2011. Great take on the Batman mythos by the team that brought you 100 Bullets.

Northlanders Vol. 6 TP - So sad that this is going away, but it's still a hell of a great read.

Last Mortal HC - An extremely overlooked 2011 mini from Image comics. A small time thief discovers that he can't be killed. Well executed.

Saga #1

Powers #9

Secret History Of DB Cooper #1 - I know that it's Saga that's getting all the press, but I'm almost equally excited about this.

Wasteland #35

Saucer Country - The previews of this have done nothing for me. I will give this a shot based on how much I enjoyed Cornell's Captain Britain run, but I'm not holding out a lot of home.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 13 March, 2012, 05:45:59 AM
I forgot two things.

Avengers Assemble: An Oral History by Brian Bendis

And the big one...

Monster Men by Gary Gianni. This is the one I'm most excited about this week!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 March, 2012, 07:10:12 AM
Forgot to share links to previews I found to the books I'm reading.

DARK MATTER #3 (OF 4) Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/18-066?page=0)
DEMON KNIGHTS #7 Preview (http://www.ugo.com/the-goods/demon-knights-7-preview)
LEGION LOST #7 Preview (http://ifanboy.com/articles/exclusive-preview-legion-lost-7/)
SAGA #1 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=10802)
SAUCER COUNTRY #1 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11510)
STAR WARS AGENT O/T EMPIRE IRON ECLIPSE #4 (OF 5) Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-037?page=0)
THE SHADE #6 (OF 12) Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11725)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 13 March, 2012, 07:26:46 AM
My 'should be arriving through the post this week' list:

Swamp Thing #7
Frankenstein #7
Night Force #1 (of 7)
The prog

And in two weeks, with luck:

Wonder Woman #7
Walking Dead #95

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 14 March, 2012, 02:38:19 AM
Some how I missed the fact that CONAN THE BARBARIAN #2 was out this week. Opps.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN 2 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-054?page=0)

(http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/1001/conanthebarbarian2.th.jpg) (http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/1001/conanthebarbarian2.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 14 March, 2012, 11:47:33 PM
Today may have been the best Wednesday of the year. So many great comics, so little time.

Saga #1

Wow...just wow. Now, I'm not overselling this....I won't say it's the best comic of the year, or anything so bold...yet. But in a market that is currently putting so much stock in "high concept" comics, it's really nice to see a premise that obviously will need more than a 6 issues to wrap up nicely. The "Romeo & Juliet Vs. Star Wars" generalizations that this has been getting are apt. There is so much to explore with these characters, and you can tell that Vaughan is giddy at the opportunity to do so. Fiona Staples might not have been the artist that would first come to mind for a massive space epic like this, but I really think that her dark, rough pencils suited this perfectly.

Rating: A-

Secret History Of DB Cooper #1

My personal favourite of today's haul. If Richard Ellson and Mike Mignola had an art baby, it's name would be Brian Churilla, and his near-surreal pencils perfect for this psychedelic action comic. The premise is thus: In 1971, A man going by the name of DB Cooper pulled off the greatest crime in American history...and got away with it. This is his "true" history as a psychic assassin for the CIA, and the open-ended nature of the premise allows Churilla to go absolutely ballistic when it comes to the art.

Rating: A+

Saucer Country #1

Rarely has such an interesting premise been let down so much by it's execution. There's nothing "wrong" with this comic per se, except that like most of Cornell's work the plot gets completely lost in the name of "writing". Rather than tell a solid, linear story, Cornell uses dreams and flashbacks to set up his plot, but not particularly well, and the story ends up being a lot more complicated than he probably meant it to be.

Rating: 

C-

Conan #2

Now we're talking! After a bit of a muddled first issue, Wood and Cloonan are firing on all-cylinders, with a rollicking pirate fight on the high seas. I really enjoyed this, and felt that the characterization of Conan here was perfect. This is the bad-ass adventure-seeking Conan that we all know and love, and Cloonan's art fit the tone of the fight scenes perfectly.

B+
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IndigoPrime on 15 March, 2012, 12:13:54 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 March, 2012, 09:39:24 AM
GIRL GENIUS OMNIBUS HC VOL 01 AGATHA AWAKENS (I've been waiting to get into this series for years. I love Deluxe HCs. So shiny)
Gnh. Spent ages trying to find (and eventually getting) vols 1 and 2 for Mrs G for Christmas and now here's a shiny new HC of those stories for half the price. Oh well.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 March, 2012, 02:33:01 AM
Quote from: IndigoPrime on 15 March, 2012, 12:13:54 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 March, 2012, 09:39:24 AM
GIRL GENIUS OMNIBUS HC VOL 01 AGATHA AWAKENS (I've been waiting to get into this series for years. I love Deluxe HCs. So shiny)
Gnh. Spent ages trying to find (and eventually getting) vols 1 and 2 for Mrs G for Christmas and now here's a shiny new HC of those stories for half the price. Oh well.

Turns out its not a 'Deluxe HC' at all. Its actually the same size and shape of a regular US comic book. The soft cover TPs represent the art in its proper size and shape much more accurately then this HC (just to be clear, the artwork is formatted correctly in the HC, there's just a lot of unused space in the top and bottom margins). Honestly I'm hugely disappointed in the HC, as I was expecting it to be oversized and formatted like the TPs. I might not even buy it, and look into the TPs if they get solicited again.

But it does seem like the TPs are hard to find right now, so... I'm still toying with the idea of picking up the HC anyway. I'm just really disappointed it wasn't 'Deluxe'.


PS: SAGA #1 was PHENOMENAL. That is all.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 March, 2012, 04:07:26 AM
Just a Aux$20 week for Stevie:

FRANKENSTEIN AGENT OF SHADE #7

NINJETTES #2

CROSSED BADLANDS #1

Read the first 10 pages of SAUCER COUNTRY #1 in-store & it wasn't doing it for Stevie. May give it another chance if any of his local libraries acquires the trade down the track.

His pre-order of CORTO MALTESE TP VOL 01 BALLAD OF THE SALT SEA didn't ship this week so shall pay the electricity bill instead.  Anyone see a copy at their LCS?

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 15 March, 2012, 04:42:49 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 March, 2012, 04:07:26 AM
Just a Aux$20 week for Stevie:

FRANKENSTEIN AGENT OF SHADE #7

NINJETTES #2

CROSSED BADLANDS #1

Read the first 10 pages of SAUCER COUNTRY #1 in-store & it wasn't doing it for Stevie. May give it another chance if any of his local libraries acquires the trade down the track.

His pre-order of CORTO MALTESE TP VOL 01 BALLAD OF THE SALT SEA didn't ship this week so shall pay the electricity bill instead.  Anyone see a copy at their LCS?

Yep, it made it to the west coast of Canada :D Was tempted...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 March, 2012, 04:51:19 AM
*Sigh* Diamond doesn't appear to be remotely interested in fulfilling approximately a third of Stevie's pre-orders.

It's almost as if they'd rather he take up another hobby  ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 15 March, 2012, 04:58:44 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 March, 2012, 04:51:19 AM
*Sigh* Diamond doesn't appear to be remotely interested in fulfilling approximately a third of Stevie's pre-orders.

It's almost as if they'd rather he take up another hobby  ;)

:D I'm tempted to pick it up...it's good? The guys at the shop were raving about it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 March, 2012, 05:31:01 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 15 March, 2012, 04:58:44 AM
:D I'm tempted to pick it up...it's good? The guys at the shop were raving about it.

Just ask Colin (http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=31845)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 March, 2012, 07:17:38 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING FOR THE WEEK OF 03-21-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-03-21/)

MY PULLS
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #10 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/17-998?page=0) (Finder returns! The return of Evan Dorkin's THE MURDER FAMILY!)
FABLES #115 Preview (http://www.vertigocomics.com/galleries/fables-115-preview)
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #7
STAR TREK / LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #6 (Series hasn't been as great as I'd hoped, but last issue's big reveal was probably worth the price of admission)
NEAR DEATH #6
PROPHET #23 (This series is just pure bonkers amazing)
2000 AD #1768 (really hope we get more then just 1768 this week, the US is very behind compared to how many issue are out in the UK)
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #320 (Diamond shorted me on 319, which was to be my big return to the Meg. But alas. 320 will be the charm. I hope)

COVER GALLERY
(http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/8237/1768o.th.jpg) (http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/8237/1768o.jpg) (http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/4601/18888.th.jpg) (http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/4601/18888.jpg) (http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/323/17998.th.jpg) (http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/323/17998.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8508/115web1.th.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8508/115web1.jpg) (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/605/320qp.th.jpg) (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/605/320qp.jpg) (http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/67/img111181.th.jpg) (http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/67/img111181.jpg) (http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4448/startreklsh06covri.th.jpg) (http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4448/startreklsh06covri.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 19 March, 2012, 09:02:54 PM
Nice week ahead:

AXE COP TP VOL 03 - It's easy to dismiss this as a gimmick, but it remains one of the most inventive webcomics on the intertubes.
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #10
GOON #38 - Consistently one of the most enjoyable books on the stands.
RAGEMOOR #1 - Strad and Corben back together? Awesome.
DOMINIQUE LAVEAU VOODOO CHILD #1 - If Saucer Country was indicitive of the quality of the new Vertigo, I don't have much hope for this.
ROCKETEER ADVENTURES 2 #1   - Volume 1 was one of the more enjoyable anthologies of last year.
HOAX HUNTERS #0   - Premise looks interesting.
LAST OF THE GREATS TP VOL 01 -  Fialkov is one his way to becoming a star.
NEAR DEATH #6   - Probably the most underrated books on the stands right now.
PROPHET #23 - If you love 2000AD and aren't buying this...than you probably don't really love 2000AD.
SUPERCROOKS #1 - Worth a shot.
EIGHTBALL LIKE A VELVET GLOVE CAST IN IRON TP NEW PTG (O/A)   $19.95 - Love me some Dan Clowes. One of the few I'm missing,
SIXTH GUN #20   
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 March, 2012, 09:19:10 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 19 March, 2012, 09:02:54 PM
DOMINIQUE LAVEAU VOODOO CHILD #1 - If Saucer Country was indicitive of the quality of the new Vertigo, I don't have much hope for this.

Really? Because I found Saucer Country to be quite enjoyable. I liked the set up, the characters, and the presentation. There is a lot of places the series can go. Between Spaceman, Fairest, and Saucer Country I'm not doing too bad with Vertigo right now. I didn't care for the Voodoo Child preview in the The Unexpected anthology one-shot though, so I gave it a pass.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 19 March, 2012, 11:58:46 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 March, 2012, 09:19:10 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 19 March, 2012, 09:02:54 PM
DOMINIQUE LAVEAU VOODOO CHILD #1 - If Saucer Country was indicitive of the quality of the new Vertigo, I don't have much hope for this.

Really? Because I found Saucer Country to be quite enjoyable. I liked the set up, the characters, and the presentation. There is a lot of places the series can go. Between Spaceman, Fairest, and Saucer Country I'm not doing too bad with Vertigo right now. I didn't care for the Voodoo Child preview in the The Unexpected anthology one-shot though, so I gave it a pass.

Yeah..sorry. I liked the premise, but thought the way it was laid out was very clunky, and not really well-written. It was the poor execution that lost me. And to be honest, I would say that about pretty much all the Cornell I've read. I'm just not on his bandwagon, though I've tried...repeatedly. I will still try another issue, as I want nothing more than to start enjoying Vertigo books again.

But for me, they're fading fast. My two favourite current Vertigo series (Scalped and Northlanders) are ending soon. Spaceman is half-done. Fairest and Saucer Country were really weak (In my humble opinion only, of course), and I have no hopes for Dominique based on the previews released so far. I will give the New Deadwardians the benefit of the doubt though those previews haven't bowled me over either. Then there's I, Zombie, which I've always felt was just mediocre, and Fables, which somehow changed from one of the very best comics on the stands to an incomprehensible mess in the space of two years. That leaves Sweet Tooth, which still kicks me in the pants with every issue, as the only monthly Vertigo book that I'm still enjoying. I never thought in a million years that I would only like one Vertigo comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 20 March, 2012, 12:29:25 AM
I'm still enjoying Unwritten. However, there was no sign of the latest issue in FP on Saturday. Which was annoying, as it was the only thing I wanted to buy. I even passed on the new Northlanders collection in a fit of pique.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 March, 2012, 01:07:40 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 19 March, 2012, 11:58:46 PMand Fables, which somehow changed from one of the very best comics on the stands to an incomprehensible mess in the space of two years.
Man we must just have very different tastes. Fables is still month-in and month-out one of my most anticipated titles. If I had to drop everything but five titles, Fables would easily make the cut.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 20 March, 2012, 02:31:11 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 March, 2012, 01:07:40 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 19 March, 2012, 11:58:46 PMand Fables, which somehow changed from one of the very best comics on the stands to an incomprehensible mess in the space of two years.
Man we must just have very different tastes. Fables is still month-in and month-out one of my most anticipated titles. If I had to drop everything but five titles, Fables would easily make the cut.

Oh, I think we have much more in common than we don't. Our pull lists are usually pretty similar...We just disagree on a few :-) For me, Fables started to decline the minute we found out who the Adversary was. To me, the story was over after that, and nothing he's done since has been able to convince me otherwise. BUT, that's just my opinion. I know sales are still relatively strong, so what do I know :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 20 March, 2012, 02:31:52 AM
Quote from: The Cosh on 20 March, 2012, 12:29:25 AM
I'm still enjoying Unwritten. However, there was no sign of the latest issue in FP on Saturday. Which was annoying, as it was the only thing I wanted to buy. I even passed on the new Northlanders collection in a fit of pique.

Oh yeah, I forgot Unwritten. Yeah, still enjoying that, but it seems to be winding down, no?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 March, 2012, 06:02:18 AM
More previews and covers (god I wish I could edit)

LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #7 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11837)
PROPHET #23 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11819)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 March, 2012, 08:34:04 AM
I'm due a trip to my nerd shop this weekend and hope to find waiting for me: Batgirl, Frankenstein, Resurrection Man, Batman, Nightwing, Wonder Woman, Zorro Rides Again (so much better with John Synder III on art duties) and Planet of the Apes.

I didn't release that the new Rocketeer comic existed until this weekend, let alone that its out this week, so I'm debating whether to pick this up or trade wait it?

Oh and where the heck is the next Mudman?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 March, 2012, 08:57:27 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 March, 2012, 08:34:04 AMOh and where the heck is the next Mudman?

Paul says first week of April.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 March, 2012, 09:10:54 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 21 March, 2012, 08:57:27 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 March, 2012, 08:34:04 AMOh and where the heck is the next Mudman?

Paul says first week of April.

Nice one, thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 22 March, 2012, 06:36:47 AM
Alright, lots of interesting stuff this week.

Ragemoor #1 by Jan Strnad & Richard Corben - Possibly the best looking comic I've read in 2012 thus far, and it's well as probably the best pure horror comic of the year as well. There's more than a passing gothic Hammer Films vibe that I found myself really liking. What a great, creepy start.

The Goon #38  by Eric Powell - If you've tried the Goon before and didn't like it, I implore you try again. Eric Powell has matured so much as a storyteller that it's impossible to tell it's the same guy that started this series so long ago. This issue is a beautiful tribute to Powell's grandmother, and it's a testament to his skills that it doesn't feel out of place among the Goon's usual cornucopia of violence.

Axe Cop Vol. 3 by Malachai Nicolle and Ethan Nicolle - Pure, unfettered imagination. That's what Axe Cop is, and Malachai's 7th birthday has done nothing to stifle that at all. Some really fun stuff here.

Prophet #23 by Brandon Graham & Simon Roy - John Prophet has come to the end of the first part of his mission...and now the real adventure starts. Graham continues an excellent Heavy Metal/2000AD sci-fi vibe that I'm really digging.

Last Of The Greats TP by Joshua Hale Fialov & Brent Peeples - Fialkov is one of my favourite new(ish) writers, but Last Of The Greats doesn't really showcase his talents the way that something like Echoes or Tumour did....there's an art to writing big superhero epics, and I'm not sure Fialkov has quite mastered it yet.

Rocketeer Adventures 2 #1 by various - I'm glad to say the quality of the first mini seems to have been sustained, and having talent like Peter David and Stan Sakai on board doesn't hurt. Good anthology.

Dominique Laveau #1 by Selwyn Hinds & Denys Cowan - I hate to say I told me so, but I told me so. This continues the recent slate of mediocre Vertigo debuts. Denys Cowan's art is as great as ever, but Selwyn Hind's poor-man's True Blood does nothing to keep my interest.

Supercrooks #1 by Mark Millar & Lenil Yu - Not a bad first issue, but there's nothing here that you couldn't find in an average Marvel superhero book these days. For all of Millar's faults, one thing he NEVER does is bore you, but unless the pace picks up quick, that's exactly what he's on track to do. 

Justice League #7  by Geoff Johns, Gene Ha, and Gary Frank - An interesting issue for two reasons: 1) It's the first issue of the new Justice League that was actually good, and 2) It features the debut of the new Johns/Frank version of Shazam. Now, as someone who thinks that Jeff Smith was the only person in about 4 decades that has managed to get Captain Marvel right  I was prepared to hate this new, darker Shazam. But so far, so good. It turns out that one small twist is enough to change the character enough to make it interesting to modern audiences, and to John's credit it's a twist that I never would have thought to make. Good start.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 22 March, 2012, 07:21:25 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 22 March, 2012, 06:36:47 AM
Alright, lots of interesting stuff this week.

Ragemoor #1 by Jan Strnad & Richard Corben - Possibly the best looking comic I've read in 2012 thus far, and it's well as probably the best pure horror comic of the year as well. There's more than a passing gothic Hammer Films vibe that I found myself really liking. What a great, creepy start.

Picked this one up purely on the strength of the visual side (not something I normally do). I got a sort of Roger Corman / AIP vibe from it, myself. Promising.

Quote from: Evil Pants on 22 March, 2012, 06:36:47 AM
The Goon #38  by Eric Powell - If you've tried the Goon before and didn't like it, I implore you try again. Eric Powell has matured so much as a storyteller that it's impossible to tell it's the same guy that started this series so long ago. This issue is a beautiful tribute to Powell's grandmother, and it's a testament to his skills that it doesn't feel out of place among the Goon's usual cornucopia of violence.

A new issue of The Goon is always a source of joy - it's my favourite US-format comic out there. The back story of Aunt Kizzie, pretty much the only decent person to have been part of The Goon's life, makes for a particularly strong and moving issue. Plus... we find out The Goon's dad's name. I wonder if [spoiler]the idea of Goon being abandoned by his father is meant draw a parallel to the existence of Goon's own son, who he's never met and knows nothing of... a spot of thematic foreshadowing?[/spoiler]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 25 March, 2012, 05:29:37 AM
Smallish week with

HELLBLAZER #289

being the only US comic this week.

However, more significantly, there was 

2000 AD PROG 1768

as well as

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE 320

Now that's what Stevie calls comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 25 March, 2012, 05:13:36 PM
I went to FP London Wednesday with a friend for a bit of birthday shopping.

I got:

Issues #11 and #12 of Clint.:  (Yes I'm behind.) Not bad overall, but much as I like Kick-Ass 2 it went to an extremely nasty place. Too far Millar, too far. Part of me wants to stop reading for that, but I'll admit I'm still curious to see how it works out, and the pros in the story outweigh the cons. I avoided Rex Royd, but Jake Ellis is still good. The rest, okay.

They also had a bargain box of stuff, and I picked up:

Xtinct. - I wasn't acquained with this series at all, but the black and red cover caught my eye. (Interesting how one's eyes can pick out a 2000 AD/Meg comic just by the colour scheme.) Then I saw the recognisably D'Israeli art, and at under £2 it seemed worth a punt.

On reading it, I'll say- nice dinosaur art. Fairly light hearted stuff considering the subject matter of [spoiler]mass genocide[/spoiler], and amusing characters particularly the raptor character. The bit where Rex [spoiler]found enlightenment, apparently growing a second brain in the process[/spoiler] and the ending had me going 'say wha...?' I didn't think it was very good, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Star Trek Countdown:  I've read bad reviews on this here, but I enjoyed the Star Trek film and again, being on offer for a couple of quid it seemed worth it. I'll admit, I enjoyed it, although I think they should have done more with the story.

War Machine: Iron Heart: I'm not well acquainted with the character.  I probably wouldn't gravitate to the character normally but again, £2.00, and this one being a lovely wrapped up hardback, it seemed an excellent deal.

I guess he seemed to basically be Iron Man but with big guns, but on reading, that doesn't really do the character justice.  For one thing this is a proper damaged soldier character, with a very different personality to Tony Stark, although he is damaged too in different ways.  He certainly doesn't hold back on the ultra-violence like Iron Man, and seems to be a much greyer character from a moral point of view.  I haven't finished it yet I'm enjoying it so far. Some lovely art too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 March, 2012, 08:09:31 PM
Well got my stash and have to say there wasn't a dud among them, but Planet of the Apes 12 was particularly superb. Next issue is going to be a clear jumping on point, so if anybody likes the movies and hasn't checked this title out yet I can't recommend it highly enough.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 26 March, 2012, 07:05:28 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING FOR THE WEEK OF 03-28-12 (http://ifanboy.com/users/TheAdventurer/comics/week/2012-03-28/)

MY PULLS
2000 AD SPECIAL #1771 (Big 35th Anniversary issue! Two covers! Free Poster! (http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2286/weston2000adgroupcover.jpg) Extra stories!)
2000 AD #1769 (The fact that there's no indication of 1770 is out this week is really really weird. Or more accurately the par-for-course weirdness 2000 AD's shipping schedule is)
LEGION: SECRET ORIGIN #6 (OF 6)
SPACEMAN #5 (OF 9)
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #8 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11862) (My final issue of the new IDW TMNT On-Going. I gave it a chance, but it is just not doing it for me. After this I just have a copy of TMNT Micro-Series: Leonardo, then I'm done with TMNT for the time being. At least until Ultimate Collection Vol.2)
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #1 (OF 8) Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11512) (New Dan Abnett series. Dan Abnett is one of my favorite comic writers. Though it is kind of funny to see him writing a US comic without Andy Lanning in tow)
WALKING DEAD #95 Preview (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/walking-dead-comics-issue-95-preview-303438)

COVER GALLERY (really lacking in covers this week, so I'm breaking my golden rule of posting only covers with 'copy')

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 27 March, 2012, 01:24:41 AM
Good week ahead.

For me:

Atomic Robo: Real Science Adventures #1 - I think that the last 2 minis haven't quite matched the promise of the short stories, so I'm looking forward to the anthology nature of this.

Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterred #3 - Probably the most purely enjoyable comic on the stands for me right now.

Daredevil #10 - Well, maybe the second most purely enjoyable comic :-)

DMZ Vol. 11 - It drives me crazy just how behind Vertigo is with their trades. The series ended 4 months ago, and yet we still have one more trade to go after this.

Gone To Amerikay HC by Derek McCulloch and Colleen Doran - Not 100% sure about this, but the creative team is strong.

Legion Of Monsters TP - This Marvel mini kind of passed under the radar, but the strength of Juan Doe's art might tempt me to pick this up.

New Deadwardians #1 - Ok Vertigo..can we try to make it one out of four?

Rachel Rising TP - A wonderfully creepy little horror series by Terry Moore that no one is buying :-)

Secret Avengers HC - I usually aren't fond of Warren Ellis' superhero work, but these tightly plotted stand alone stories kind of blew me away last year.

Shark Knife Vol. 1 & 2 - Warren Ellis was talking about this 7 years ago, and it's finally out. Got a bit of a Battling Boy vibe, which makes sense as that's not coming out any time either :-)

Spaceman #5

Torpedo Vol. 5 - Two volumes of this crime classic in less than 2 months? Crazy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 27 March, 2012, 01:27:03 AM
Also very excited to see the final issue of Choker finally come out. I'm trade waiting that one, but this means I won't have to wait much longer.

Maybe new issues of Fell are right around the corner?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 28 March, 2012, 02:41:30 PM
To Take the liberty of quoting myself:

Quote from: Mardroid on 25 March, 2012, 05:13:36 PM
War Machine: Iron Heart.....
I guess he seemed to basically be Iron Man but with big guns, but on reading, that doesn't really do the character justice.  For one thing this is a proper damaged soldier character, with a very different personality to Tony Stark, although he is damaged too in different ways.  He certainly doesn't hold back on the ultra-violence like Iron Man, and seems to be a much greyer character from a moral point of view.  I haven't finished it yet I'm enjoying it so far. Some lovely art too.

Okay, I finished The Iron Heart yesterday, and it was a really good fun read. I guess the main plot was a bit slight, basically being a set of encounters, one villain after the other, but it was a lot of fun partly because of that. And that extra power of assimilating technology thrown at him was pretty cool.  The bloke combined himself with a tank at one point!

Hee hee. I'll admit, reading this stuff, I realise I'm a big kid at heart. It wasn't just about that though, there was a strong ethical theme running through it and the main hero isn't necessarily entirely on the right side of that moral line, albeit he is perhaps becoming aware of that.

I quite liked the Ares character too. I'm not too clear whether the 'gods' in Marvel comics are literally the pagan gods of old, or other superhumans who drew godlike status due to their powers, but it's an interesting idea throwing them into a modern story. And here Ares almost acts as a kind of dark mirror to War Machine. I'm not too sure if he is there as a warning of what Rhodey may become or more to provide insight into  something that is already a part of him that he must accept, assimilate and in doing so grow into something better because of it rather than in spite of it. Perhaps both.

It's great that a seemingly simple mash-up story provides all this food for thought.

Sorry, probably one for the 'what are you reading?' thread, but as it's a comic, and I mentioned it here I thought a follow through review seemed apt.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 March, 2012, 04:29:51 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 27 March, 2012, 01:24:41 AM

Torpedo Vol. 5 - Two volumes of this crime classic in less than 2 months? Crazy.

I finally got around to reading my copy of Torpedo 1, alas long after volume 2 (and I think 3?) became hard to get hold of. I really enjoyed it, but was left wondering does it go anywhere different. I felt after the first book, beautiful art aside, I'd read all I needed to. Are the later volumes worth tracking down, do they offer anything different?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 28 March, 2012, 07:25:47 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 March, 2012, 04:29:51 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 27 March, 2012, 01:24:41 AM

Torpedo Vol. 5 - Two volumes of this crime classic in less than 2 months? Crazy.

I finally got around to reading my copy of Torpedo 1, alas long after volume 2 (and I think 3?) became hard to get hold of. I really enjoyed it, but was left wondering does it go anywhere different. I felt after the first book, beautiful art aside, I'd read all I needed to. Are the later volumes worth tracking down, do they offer anything different?

Good analysis. I would say that the strip really doesn't come into it's own fully until Volume 2...but it's not like it's fundamentally different from Volume 1. I would say that if you felt as if that's all you needed, that that's probably true. The others don't really expand on the mythos or anything like that...just more stories set with the same characters.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 March, 2012, 08:00:46 PM
You know that's kinda a relief, the thought of another thing to struggle to track down. I'll keep volume and leave it at that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 March, 2012, 08:07:58 PM
Yah Mudman 3 out next week. Nice one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 April, 2012, 06:41:49 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING FOR THE WEEK OF 04-04-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-04-04/)

MY PULLS
2000 AD #1770 - Hoping to see 1770 and 1771 out this week.
CASANOVA: AVARITIA #3 (OF 4) - About time this turned up. Its running very late.
FAIREST #2 - Issue 1 was actually really good. Even if this seems like a ploy to double ship Fables every month. I'll take it!
FATALE #4 - My final issue. Just not doing it for me. Fortunately I'm up to my eyeballs in other new comics this year. So no great loss.
FLEX MENTALLO: MAN OF MUSCLE MYSTERY - THE DELUXE EDITION HC - I'm probably not actually picking this up any time soon. I'm just sort of interested in it.
HELL YEAH #2 - Issue 1 didn't really grab me the way I'd hoped. Since my interview with Joe Keatinge though I'm actually kinda pumped for issue 2. Reading this digital-only.
INVINCIBLE #90 - Kinda wondering if 'Bulletproof as Invincible' is going to have any real impact here.
JEREMIAH OMNIBUS HC VOL 01 - Shiny HC.
MUDMAN #3 - Yay Paul Grist. Yay Mudman.
SAVAGE DRAGON #179 - Things are heating up over here. Gonna be a brutal issue, I can feel it.
SUPREME #63 - First issue of the Supreme Relaunch. The final Alan Moore Supreme script will finally see the light up day. I have no prior experience with the Alan Moore Supreme, so I'm curious how Erik is going to handle new readers like me. We'll see.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 03 April, 2012, 04:14:04 PM
Sorry I didn't weigh in on my pulls last week...the Emerald City Comic Con was this past weekend so I was a little busy :D Bulletproof Coffin was the highlight of last week. Also got Ed Brisson's fantastic new Murder Book volume, and when I was at ECCC picked up Volume 1 & 2 of Neal Bailey's  sci-fi webcomic epic Cura Te Ipsum, the HC of Brian Churilla's Konstruckt, and Scott Morse and Steve Niles' A Glimpse of Crime & Terror. Also had great conversations with people like Matt Wagner, Greg Rucka, Ray Fawkes, Ben Templesmith, and Kurt Busiek! 

For me this week:

American Barbarian HC - I've learned that if Adhouse announces a book, I should buy it. They only release a half dozen or so books a year, but I almost always love them. This is a collection of a webcomic by Tom Scioli, the artist on Joe Casey's fantastic Godland series.

Flex Mentallo HC

Fatale #4 - One of the very best things on the stands right now..IMO (Sorry Adventurer!). Great writing, fantastic art.

Mudman #3 - Nice!

Casanova: Avaritia #3 - Yeah, that took a while. The biggest problem with Casanova is that you need to reread the previous issues to fully understand what's happening before you start a new one. I think Avaritia is one a whole other level of comic storytelling right now, and anyone who loves 2000AD should be reading it.

Daredevil #10.1 - No other superhero comic gives me such joy right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 06 April, 2012, 05:38:35 PM
Chew #25 - as great as always. Chew should be considered essential reading by all comic fans.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 06 April, 2012, 08:01:47 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 02 April, 2012, 06:41:49 PM
JEREMIAH OMNIBUS HC VOL 01 - Shiny HC.

I'm on the fence about getting this - any recommendations anyone?

Evil Pants - I didn't know there was a new volume of Murder Book out - thanks for the tip off!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 06 April, 2012, 09:39:18 PM
Adventurer, shame to see you're knocking Fatale on the head. I have a fairly short pull list and that is one that I will be sticking with. Plot warming up nicely at end of last issue.

Only got round to reading Deadwardians yesterday, slightly disappointed with art and slightly stilted dialogue but love the theme so I'm sure I'll see it through to the end.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 07 April, 2012, 12:31:09 AM
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 06 April, 2012, 08:01:47 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 02 April, 2012, 06:41:49 PM
JEREMIAH OMNIBUS HC VOL 01 - Shiny HC.

I'm on the fence about getting this - any recommendations anyone?

Evil Pants - I didn't know there was a new volume of Murder Book out - thanks for the tip off!

Re: Murder Book - Your welcome! I think it's going to start hitting (some) stores soon. But you're going to start seeing NEW Murderbook stories in some high profile places quite soon. Will share when I'm allowed.

As for Jeremiah...I haven't read it. But I saw it in my shop the other day and it looked beautiful. Owner said that he got short shipped and that the North American print run was something small like 500 copies of so. So if you see it, you might want to snatch it up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 April, 2012, 08:04:23 PM
Picked up my comics Friday and finished them today.

Mainly standard DC fare, Swamp Thing, Animal Man, Batwing and OMAC were all great. Green Arrow was good but not quite as Nocenti good as I'd hoped, All Star Western, JL International, Flash all good, Action Comics I think will be served well by a re-read now the story is complete. Justice League Dark was plain rubbish, crossovers done the bad way (unlike the OMAC, Frankenstein one which was done really well) meaning to get anything of value from the comic you'd need to buy another one. Hope the Resurrection Man issue isn't like that? Or the various Bat issues with their cross-overs coming up??? If there was a creative change I like the look of Milligan or no Milligan this would have been dropped.

Spaceman is good but I wished I'd trade waited and Mudman is still the best thing I get monthly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 09 April, 2012, 09:34:11 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 04-11-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-04-11/)

MY PULLS
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #3 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-055)
DARK MATTER #4 (OF 4) Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/18-068)
DEMON KNIGHTS #8
GLORY #25
KINGDOM CALL OF THE WILD TP
LEGION LOST #8
RESURRECTION MAN #8 Preview (http://www.mtv.com/geek/comic/issue/3555/resurrection-man-8.jhtml)
SAGA #2 Preview (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/04/07/saga-2-preview-comic/)
SAUCER COUNTRY #2 Preview (http://www.vertigocomics.com/galleries/preview-of-saucer-country-2)
SHADE #7 (OF 12)
STAR WARS AGENT OF THE EMPIRE IRON ECLIPSE #5 (OF 5) Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-038)

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 09 April, 2012, 11:11:15 PM
Big week for me this week.

Secret Service #1 - I never pick up singles of Millar's stuff...but it's Dave freakin' Gibbons.

Conan #3

Lobster Johnson #4 - This has been an enjoyable, pulpy ride.

Hitman Vol. 6 TP  - How is it possible that things like Hitman and I Vampire are $27 US cover price? And DC wonders why no one buys older trades.

I, Vampire (original series) TP

Infinite Horizon TP  - Took me a few reads to really appreciate Nick Spencer's work here. There's a serious 2000AD vibe in this one, and the artist reminds me of Brendan McCarthy.

Judge Anderson Psi-Crime Files Vol. 2 

Kingdom: Call Of The Wild - Awesome. So looking forward to having this series completed in trade.

Saga #2

PunishgerMax Homeless HC  - The last collection of Aaron's amazing run. What an awesome ride.

Wasteland #36

20th Century Boys Volume 20

The Secret #1 - If this is half as good as Manhattan Projects, we're in for a treat. Hickman seems to be eating his indie wheaties this year.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 April, 2012, 12:40:34 AM
Pants did you see 20th Century Boys on an invoice or something? Cause it's not on the shipping list. Not that I'm complaining. Every volume is a treasure.

I'm skipping Secret because it seems more like Hickman's Nightly News/Pax Romana work. Which is my least favorite Hickman. I'm more into his stuff like The Red Wing/Red Mass for Mars; which Manhattan Projects seems to sit squarely in.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 10 April, 2012, 04:55:03 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 10 April, 2012, 12:40:34 AM
Pants did you see 20th Century Boys on an invoice or something? Cause it's not on the shipping list. Not that I'm complaining. Every volume is a treasure.

Yep, it's on my shop's invoice for next week. I know from past experience that for some reason at least some stores on the west coast get 20th Century boys a week before it shows up on the main Diamond lists.

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I'm skipping Secret because it seems more like Hickman's Nightly News/Pax Romana work. Which is my least favorite Hickman. I'm more into his stuff like The Red Wing/Red Mass for Mars; which Manhattan Projects seems to sit squarely in.
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:D

I liked Manhattan Projects very much....but to me Nightly News/Pax Romana are by far the two best things Hickman has ever done.. :P You and I have so much in common reading wise...with a few exceptions :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 April, 2012, 05:32:58 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 10 April, 2012, 04:55:03 AMI liked Manhattan Projects very much....but to me Nightly News/Pax Romana are by far the two best things Hickman has ever done.. :P You and I have so much in common reading wise...with a few exceptions :lol:
The 'tin-foil' hate conspiracy nonsense of Nightly News just did not jive with me.

I did sort of like its presentation though, with all the little text blurbs in odd places. I just didn't care for it bashing me over the head with its 'everything is out to get you' themes.

I thumbed through the first issue of Pax Romana and found it similar, only with the sites set on the Church. So I passed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 10 April, 2012, 05:46:07 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 10 April, 2012, 05:32:58 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 10 April, 2012, 04:55:03 AMI liked Manhattan Projects very much....but to me Nightly News/Pax Romana are by far the two best things Hickman has ever done.. :P You and I have so much in common reading wise...with a few exceptions :lol:
The 'tin-foil' hate conspiracy nonsense of Nightly News just did not jive with me.

I did sort of like its presentation though, with all the little text blurbs in odd places. I just didn't care for it bashing me over the head with its 'everything is out to get you' themes.

I thumbed through the first issue of Pax Romana and found it similar, only with the sites set on the Church. So I passed.

Different strokes for different folks. As I said, we're probably more similar than not. Lots of stuff I'm looking forward to this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 10 April, 2012, 06:54:31 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 07 April, 2012, 12:31:09 AM
As for Jeremiah...I haven't read it. But I saw it in my shop the other day and it looked beautiful. Owner said that he got short shipped and that the North American print run was something small like 500 copies of so. So if you see it, you might want to snatch it up.

$149.99 on Amazon.com, gone everywhere I check. That's what happens when you sit on the fence!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 10 April, 2012, 08:36:57 PM
Looking forward to Secret Service despite reading one review which was less than favourable to the story.

Was going to give Secret a miss but have come round to giving the first issue a go... and have added Adventure Time to my order for the kids?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 11 April, 2012, 12:13:31 AM
Quote from: Davek on 10 April, 2012, 08:36:57 PM
Looking forward to Secret Service despite reading one review which was less than favourable to the story.

Was going to give Secret a miss but have come round to giving the first issue a go... and have added Adventure Time to my order for the kids?

I just started watching Adventure Time...SO FUN.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 April, 2012, 04:38:50 AM
20th Century Boys didn't turn up. But I did get FOUR(4) issues of 2000 AD I wasn't expecting.  :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 12 April, 2012, 05:50:52 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 12 April, 2012, 04:38:50 AM
20th Century Boys didn't turn up. But I did get FOUR(4) issues of 2000 AD I wasn't expecting.  :o

Mine came in....

I will do up some reviews when I get a second, but I loved Hickman's Secret. A very masterfully constructed first issue. If Thief of Thieves had a quarter of the mystery and tension that the first 5 pages of this had, Spencer and Kirkman would have something.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 12 April, 2012, 09:13:30 AM
A few thoughts about this week's haul.

New Avengers #24 by Brian Bendis and Mike Deodato

I have been disapointed by New Avengers as of late...there has been a lot of sitting around and doing nothing. But Bendis did a nice job here, with some very astute character moments. It features the Avengers watching the Cap/Cyclops battle from A Vs. X from the helicarrier, with Wolverine calling the entire confrontation before it actually happens. Also some great spreads by Mike Deodato, who should be doing Avengers books for the rest of his life.

The Secret #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Ryan Bodenheim

Hickman has been really impressing me lately. From his surprisingly good FF run to the amazing Manhattan Projects book he's doing for Image, the guy is finally living up to the potential he showed with the Nightly News. Not only does the Secret continue that trend, but in fact Hickman even ups his game here. Unlike most of his other work, there are no sci-fi trappings to hide behind here. Secret is a really well-written espionage comic, with some of the tightest dialogue and well-planned pacing I've read in a while. It's hard to go into too much detail about this without spoiling anything, but it's essentially about the secret machinations of a high profile private security firm. Hickman might be the best "surprise ending" writer in comics right now. I can't believe that we're going to get both this, and Manhattan Projects, every month. Highly recommended. 

Saga #2 by Brian Vaughan and Fiona Staples

This is the second issue of Brian Vaughan's first new ongoing in a loooong time. The easy way to describe this is Romeo & Juliet set in Star Wars. Two aliens from different races have just had a baby. For various reasons, they are wanted fugitives, with every bounty hunter in the galaxy trying to mow them down. I think I liked #2 even more than #1, and Becky Cloonan draws some of the best monsters in comics. This feels like the big, epic science fiction world-building that we just don't see a lot of in North American comics right now, and the great romantic chemistry between the two leads makes this accessible to non sci-fi fans.

The Kingdom Vol. 2 TP by Dan Abnett & Richard Ellson

This is my very favourite Dan Abnett comic, and I would maybe even say that it's one of my very favourite 2000AD stories. It's got tonnes of serious action and violence, some amazing, big-picture art, and a fantastic character arc starring a really sympathetic lead. Great science fiction comic. Only problem when reading 2000AD stories in trade, is that these were originally written as serials. And so like Marvel comics used to do, there is a brief synopsis at the beginning of each 8 page segment reminding us what happened before. The problem is, that for the trade editions they've taken out the credits that are usually at the beginning of each 8 page segment. And so you get the feeling as if Abnett is repeating himself a lot, when in fact it makes perfect sense for the original format. Still, very excited to finally have these in my trade collection.

Punisher Max: Home HC by Jason Aaron & Steve Dillon

I reread this to see if it matched up with my recollections, and boy did it ever. This was one of the very best mainstream comics that I've been reading over the past few years, and that's coming from someone who doesn't give a flying frack about the Punisher, or most superhero comics in general. This was a great crime/vigilante epic with a beginning, a middle, and an end. And what an end. If the thought of buying a Punisher comic makes you throw up in your mouth...I completely understand. But this book provided some of the most effective, heartbreaking characters moments I've read from a comic with the words "Marvel" or "DC" on it in a long time. Aaron goes back and changes one very small part of Frank Castle's simple origin....but it's a change that is so absurdly simple, yet so devastating, that one can't really believe that it hasn't been thought of before.

Secret Service by Mark Millar & Dave Gibbons

This is Mark Millar's latest attempt at rebranding himself as the king of mainstream comics, and so for this story he takes the unusual step of pretending to be Garth Ennis. The problem is, we already have a Garth Ennis, and he doesn't seem to be in any hurry to stop being Garth Ennis anytime soon.  Our Garth Ennis is also not a clumsy hack. What an absolute piece of garbage. I'm not trying to be mean here...this really was a poorly written comic. There are things that Millar is good at. He does big fight scenes really well. He does climactic scenes really well. And he comes up with strong, accessible premises for his stories. This, contained none of those things. It's an absolutely generic spy story featuring people we don't care about, doing things we care even less about. Like I said, this thing really had the feel of a Garth Ennis book, minus the relatable characters, or well-developed plot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 April, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 12 April, 2012, 09:13:30 AMOur Garth Ennis is also not a clumsy hack.
He isn't? News to me. I find Ennis and Millar cut from the same cloth and can't stand the pair of them as writers.

But that's just my opinion on the matter.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 12 April, 2012, 09:27:08 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 12 April, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 12 April, 2012, 09:13:30 AMOur Garth Ennis is also not a clumsy hack.
He isn't? News to me. I find Ennis and Millar cut from the same cloth and can't stand the pair of them as writers.

But that's just my opinion on the matter.

Ha! You know, I used to think that too. You know what did changed my mind? Two series - A great mini he did for Avatar called 303, and his work on Punisher Max. Really made me realize how good he is at the single issue format, and how good he is at creating great character moments....when he's not trying to be funny. That's what kills him for me. He' not funny, and never will be. The minute he takes that out of the equation, his work becomes enjoyable for me (though I've tried to get into Jennifer Blood, with no luck, so who knows).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 12 April, 2012, 11:03:15 AM
Saucer Country #2 is a great read. The central premise of a presidential candidate who's abducted by aliens and becomes even more determined to get into the White House so she can prepare for their invasion is great stuff and building nicely.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 12 April, 2012, 02:57:31 PM
Quote from: GordyM on 12 April, 2012, 11:03:15 AM
Saucer Country #2 is a great read. The central premise of a presidential candidate who's abducted by aliens and becomes even more determined to get into the White House so she can prepare for their invasion is great stuff and building nicely.

Ooh, I forgot to mention that. I didn't dig the first one, but thought the second issue definitely made up for it. Still a bit on the fence about the whole thing, but I feel a bit better about it then I did.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 13 April, 2012, 06:49:06 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 11 April, 2012, 12:13:31 AM
Quote from: Davek on 10 April, 2012, 08:36:57 PM
Looking forward to Secret Service despite reading one review which was less than favourable to the story.

Was going to give Secret a miss but have come round to giving the first issue a go... and have added Adventure Time to my order for the kids?

I just started watching Adventure Time...SO FUN.

Still trying to track down a fair priced issue 1 of Adventure Time...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 April, 2012, 07:00:43 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 04-18-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-04-18/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1772 Age of the Wolf 2 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11335)
2000 AD #1773
2000 AD #1774 Flesh: Midnight Cowboys Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11742)
2000 AD #1775 The Zaucer of Zilk Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11838) (The Thrill Power was so intense the spacetime continuum was warped and 1772 - 1775 showed up at the shop last week.)
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #11 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/18-889?page=0) (Francesco Francavilla! Carla Speed McNeil! EVAN DORKIN! Neal Adams... *shudder*)
FABLES #116 (This story arc is really starting to heat up)
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #321
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #8 Preview (http://sciencefiction.com/2012/04/11/exclusive-legion-of-super-heroes-8-preview/) (Steve Lightle returns to the Legion and Paul Levitz)
MANHATTAN PROJECTS #2 (My excitement for this second issue is off the charts)
20TH CENTURY BOYS GN VOL 20 (Still be the best conspiracy thriller on the market. One of the best comic series of all time)
NEAR DEATH #7
PROPHET #24 (Really curious where this series is going after the ending of last issue)
RESIDENT ALIEN #0 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-669?page=0) (Okay let me explain something. The contents of this #0 issue ran over three months in the pages of Dark Horse Presents a while back. When the serial ended on a cliffhanger and didn't return the following month I wanted to put my fist through a wall. THE STRIP WAS THAT GOOD.)
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MICRO SERIES - LEONARDO #4 (My truly last issue of the truely uninspired IDW TMNT relaunch. I'm done. *kickflips out*)
WALKING DEAD #96

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 16 April, 2012, 07:28:53 PM
My Pulls for the week:

3 Story:  Secret Files by Matt Kindt - One of my favourite current creators in comics. This  is an addendum of sorts to a great graphic novel he did a few year back called 3 Story: The Giant Man, with the 3 stories here originally being produced for MySpace's version of Dark Horse Presents.

Dark Horse Presents #11 - So many reasons to read this, but Francisco Francavilla's pulp-noir creation The Black Beetle is probably at the top of my list.

Resident Alien #0 - New series by Peter Hogan featuring a small town doctor that solves crimes. Oh, and he happens to be an alien. Another series that originally started in DHP. Really hoping this lives up to it's potential.

Rachel Rising #7 - Small town mysteries being solved by a woman who recently came back from the dead. I've said before that I've felt like this has gone on too long, but Terry Moore recently said that he has no intention of shutting it down anytime soon.

Ragemoore #2 - Second issue of this fantastic gothic horror series. Really enjoyed the first issue.

Manhattan Projects #2 - Like I've said, Hickman is on fire these days. Loved the first issue of this. Weird, trippy science mystery, with a great twist ending.

Rocketeer Adventures 2 #2 - New Rocketeer stories by Paul Dini and Walt Simonson equals big fun.

Prophet #24 - So far this is weirdly fun as I thought it would be.

Secret History Of DB Cooper #2 - #1 might have been by favourite debut issue we've gotten this year.

Sixth Gun #21

X-Factor Vol. 13 TP - One of the very few Marvel series I still follow, albeit in trade.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 16 April, 2012, 07:38:47 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 16 April, 2012, 07:28:53 PM
Rachel Rising #7 - Small town mysteries being solved by a woman who recently came back from the dead. I've said before that I've felt like this has gone on too long, but Terry Moore recently said that he has no intention of shutting it down anytime soon.

This is an interesting one.  I'm not sure what issue number I'm up to myself (not 7 anyway), but I don't think your description quite does the book justice.  Last I saw, Moore appeared to be (for better or worse) working in elements from [spoiler]his Molly & Poo horror prose[/spoiler], which if so would make it something more than 'small town mysteries'. 

That isn't to say I automatically approve:  Moore can be great, but sometimes he reminds me of Johnny Nice Painter  from The Fast Show ('black, BLACK, BLACK'),  showering his previously light and witty character pieces with grand guignol and ultimate evil: something I'm not sure works for me. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 16 April, 2012, 09:41:41 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 16 April, 2012, 07:38:47 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 16 April, 2012, 07:28:53 PM
Rachel Rising #7 - Small town mysteries being solved by a woman who recently came back from the dead. I've said before that I've felt like this has gone on too long, but Terry Moore recently said that he has no intention of shutting it down anytime soon.

This is an interesting one.  I'm not sure what issue number I'm up to myself (not 7 anyway), but I don't think your description quite does the book justice.  Last I saw, Moore appeared to be (for better or worse) working in elements from [spoiler]his Molly & Poo horror prose[/spoiler], which if so would make it something more than 'small town mysteries'. 

That isn't to say I automatically approve:  Moore can be great, but sometimes he reminds me of Johnny Nice Painter  from The Fast Show ('black, BLACK, BLACK'),  showering his previously light and witty character pieces with grand guignol and ultimate evil: something I'm not sure works for me.

I wouldn't have described it like that a few issues ago, but with it looking more and more like this series is going to be even longer that Echo was, I think that's what it's devolving too. I still am enjoying what he's doing here...I just think this would have worked better if he kept it smaller.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 19 April, 2012, 01:26:05 AM
My reviews of some of this weeks haul:

3 Story: Secret Files Of The Giant Man by Matt Kindt (Dark Horse)

3 Story was a graphic novel by Matt Kindt from a few years ago that I really liked. It didn't have the plotting complexities that some of his other work like Super Spy or Revolver had, but in terms of emotional resonance it had plenty. Secret Files is a collection of random apocryphal shorts that fit in nicely with the 3 Story mythos, without distracting from the main story. They were originally part of Dark Horse's Myspace project. Not sure this will mean much to those who haven't read the original, but for those of who have it provides a nice epilogue.

The best part however, is that there's a free preview that comes with this issue promoting Kindt's new series: Mind MGMT. Kindt gives us far more with a 5 page preview than most creators give us with 3 issues, and as such we feel as if we really get a sense of the new series is all about: 2 years ago a flight is forced to emergency land when every single passenger and crew member on board loses their memory. This was a great preview. Good character building, but also sets up the premise well. Looking forward to this.


Manhattan Projects #2 by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra (Image)

How do you follow up an amazing first issue? Do an amazing second issue. And that's what Hickman has done here. He took the "HOLY CRAP HOW ARE THEY GOING TO FOLLOW THAT UP" that he left with us on the last page MP #1, and....well, he followed it up.  And well, I might add. This is the story of an alternate past that isn't so alternate if you're a conspiracy theorist. To those folks, the inmates have been running the asylum for a long time now, and that's what Projects is about. Evil people, having way too much power over evil things. If you believe that science is an enemy to be feared...you definitely don't want to read this. 

Resident Alien #0 by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse (Dark Horse)

This collects the first 3 Resident Alien stories originally published in DHP, and gives us a great framework to the upcoming ongoing. Our hero here is an alien who has been trapped on our planet for decades. He just wants to go home, but somehow gets roped into becoming a family doctor in a small American town, solving a small town murder ysteries. The premise is sound, and the execution strong. It's not going to blow anyone away, but I really enjoyed how character focused this was. 

Ragemoore #2 - by Jan Strnad and Richard Corben (Dark Horse)

Second issue of a new horror epic by the Lee/Kirby of horror comics. The gothic sensibilites that oozed through issue #1 are on full display here, with us learning a bit more about the worst haunted house in the world. I didn't find issue two to be quite as compelling as issue one, as the whole thing just felt like a bit of a Edgar Allen Poe rip-off. Still, Richard Corben is a frickin' genius with shadow.

Prophet #25 by Brandon Graham & Farel Dalrymple (Image)

2012 is turning out to be an awesome year for creator owned and independent comics, but it's also turning out to be a great year for science fiction comics. Between Saga, Manhattan Projects, Casanova, and of course Prophet, there's a dearth of smart sci-fi out there. Prophet is as much of a quest/adventure book as it is a pure sci-fi comic, but it defintely wouldn't be out of place in Heavy Metal or 2000AD. The plan on this book is to constantly be changing artists, with each artist doing 1-3 issues each. Our star here is Farel Dalrymple, one of my favourite indie cartoonists. The style here is very different than the last few issues, but still working well from a tonal perspective with what we've seen before.

Secret History Of DB Cooper #2 by Brian Churilla (Oni Press)

What's the premise you ask? D.B. Cooper is a psychic assassin working for the CIA. He enters something called "The Glut"...kind of information superhighway for psychics. It allows him to go from one mind to another, killing whomever needs killing. If that's not a winner of a premise, I don't know what is. Plus, Brian Churilla is in Powell/Mignola/Davis/Corben territory when it comes to drawing monsters.

Issue one of this just blew me away. One of my favourite reads of the year thus far, as it combined so much of what I love about comics. Issue 2? Well....I didn't love issue two quite so much. Churilla is obviously an artist first, writer second. And it's because he's such an amazing artist that he can afford to be just an ok writer. But there's a clumsiness in his dialogue here that I found distracting, though not enough to stop me from enjoying the whole book.

Reset #1 by Peter Bagge (Dark Horse)

I've been reading quite a bit of Bagge's work lately, and thought I'd try his newest mini right at the beginning. He's got a 60's counterculture cartoony style that won't be for everyone, but it's an interesting backdrop for the sci-fi story he's telling. Reset is the story of Guy Krause, a has-been actor who gets drafted for an experimental mental procedure that allows one to "redo" painful moments of your life. Although Krause is hardly likable (although positively warm and cuddly compared to most Bagge lead characters), he's still sympathetic. That, combined with the solid premise, was enough to make sure I'll check out issue 2.

Rachel Rising #7 by Terry Moore (Abstract)

I've been losing confidence in this horror book, but issue 7 got me back. Rachel Rising is the story of a woman who was brutally murdered, but has come back to life. Her search for her killers, and for the reason why she's still alive, is what the book is about. Fantastic emotional storytelling by Terry Moore, who draws some of the most beautiful women in comics. I found it interesting to see a guy buy this today along with issues of Transformers and Walking Dead. I told him how good it was, and he said that he didn't care, he was buying it because there was a preview in the Walking Dead and so he expected it to go up in value. Oh, and he had 10 copies of the latest WD issue. Sigh....

The Sixth Gun #21 - by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt

Holy crap was that a lot of comic. No words, no dialogue, just 30 pages of pure adventure and action. Wow. Anyone that''s looking to learn how to frame action sequences for comics needs to study this issue religiously.

Dark Horse Presents #11

A slightly more mixed bag as usual. Some highlights included Francesco Francavilla's Black Beetle, the Evan Dorkin Milk & Cheese explosion in the middle of the book, and John Arcudi's The Creep. The Creep in particular really grabbed me. Arcudi is probably the best writer in comics that no one seems to know about. Great noir story. I enjoyed the Black Beetle as well, though I'm not sure why we needed it when we have MIke Mignola's Lobster Johnson.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 April, 2012, 08:17:41 PM
Just finished the books I picked up this weekend. The Shadow was great and discussed in Garth Ennis' thread. My DC haul was all enjoyable, nah good, but nowt outstanding, though I was pleased with the way Night of the Owls is shaping up and so far it looks to be structured well so individual titles will still stand alone. Wonder Woman also had some of the best work on Diana's character thus far. The titles, Frankenstein, Resurrection Man, Batman, Nightwing and Batgirl.

Rocketeer Adventures was really good and had some superb art from Colin Wilson from these pastures (and John Paul Leon as it goes).

Oh and I picked up Showcase Presents: The Losers.

Still this weekend has been marked by some second-hand bookshop and charity shop purchases that put my last Comic -mart to shame. Picked up Hicksville from an Oxfam near where my daughter goes to a morning play thing. Went to a second hand shop to pick up a book and found a replacement for my missing Spirit Jam, a copy of Grendel Devil's Quest. The prize among them all however was the reason I went to the book shop in the first place a copy of 'Flaming Carrot Comics: The wild shall wild remain' I've been looking for a copy at a decent price for about 3 years now.

WAYHEY...

...okay so that all went off topic I appreciate that but felt like sharing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 23 April, 2012, 03:06:06 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 19 April, 2012, 01:26:05 AM
Prophet #25 by Brandon Graham & Farel Dalrymple (Image)

2012 is turning out to be an awesome year for creator owned and independent comics, but it's also turning out to be a great year for science fiction comics. Between Saga, Manhattan Projects, Casanova, and of course Prophet, there's a dearth of smart sci-fi out there. Prophet is as much of a quest/adventure book as it is a pure sci-fi comic, but it defintely wouldn't be out of place in Heavy Metal or 2000AD. The plan on this book is to constantly be changing artists, with each artist doing 1-3 issues each. Our star here is Farel Dalrymple, one of my favourite indie cartoonists. The style here is very different than the last few issues, but still working well from a tonal perspective with what we've seen before.


Read Prophet this afternoon.  Interesting change of direction in plot, looking forward to seeing how it all comes together - the change in art wasnt that noticeable to me.  I did love the mini story at the end.  Felt like a vintage 2000ad short story.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 23 April, 2012, 04:54:26 PM
Quote from: Davek on 23 April, 2012, 03:06:06 PM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 19 April, 2012, 01:26:05 AM
Prophet #25 by Brandon Graham & Farel Dalrymple (Image)

2012 is turning out to be an awesome year for creator owned and independent comics, but it's also turning out to be a great year for science fiction comics. Between Saga, Manhattan Projects, Casanova, and of course Prophet, there's a dearth of smart sci-fi out there. Prophet is as much of a quest/adventure book as it is a pure sci-fi comic, but it defintely wouldn't be out of place in Heavy Metal or 2000AD. The plan on this book is to constantly be changing artists, with each artist doing 1-3 issues each. Our star here is Farel Dalrymple, one of my favourite indie cartoonists. The style here is very different than the last few issues, but still working well from a tonal perspective with what we've seen before.


Read Prophet this afternoon.  Interesting change of direction in plot, looking forward to seeing how it all comes together - the change in art wasnt that noticeable to me.  I did love the mini story at the end.  Felt like a vintage 2000ad short story.

Talked to Brandon about this yesterday at Vancouver Fan Expo. He said that the goal was that every change of artist would coincide with a change of character focus. So each artist would have their own "main" character to focus on. He said he hates when comics he loves change artists, so he wanted it make sense from a storytelling perspective.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 April, 2012, 08:04:58 PM
New Comics Shipping for the week of 04-25-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-04-25/)

My Pulls
SPACEMAN #6 (OF 9) Preview (http://www.maxim.com/comics/spaceman-6-vertigo-exclusive-preview)
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #2 (OF 8) Preview (http://www.vertigocomics.com/galleries/preview-of-the-new-deadwardians-2)

Smallest week is a long time. Ugg.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 23 April, 2012, 08:30:11 PM

Not a huge week, but still some stuff that I find interesting.

Sixth Gun Vol. 3 TP - The most recent issue might have been the very best silent action comic I have ever read in my life. This one just keeps impressing me.

Goon #39

Spaceman #6

Jerusalem: Chronicles Of The Holy City - The 4th of Guy Deslisle's travelogue graphic novels. Hope this is as good as the others.

Chew Vol. 5 TP

PTERODACTYL HUNTERS IN THE GILDED CITY - Not sure if I'll get this...but I've heard so many good things that I'm tempted.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 April, 2012, 08:08:56 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 19 April, 2012, 01:26:05 AM

Resident Alien #0 by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse (Dark Horse)

This collects the first 3 Resident Alien stories originally published in DHP, and gives us a great framework to the upcoming ongoing. Our hero here is an alien who has been trapped on our planet for decades. He just wants to go home, but somehow gets roped into becoming a family doctor in a small American town, solving a small town murder ysteries. The premise is sound, and the execution strong. It's not going to blow anyone away, but I really enjoyed how character focused this was. 


I've only just stumbled across a review of this and seeing the creative team I'm very excited to pick it up (teach me to scan read this thread!). Kinda finalises something I seriously been thinking about, the way I look for new comics. I'm a big DC fan but the number of DC books I pick up means that I rarely pick up other stuff, certainly not as much as I should. To therefore miss a book like this (well fingers crossed I'll still get it easy enough) by two such great creators is just silly.

So I'm going to try to embark on a new project. Every month I'm going to pick up a new comic, preferably a first issue (just nicer to get on board from the start), preferably a creator owned, preferably ongoing. We'll see how that goes and what interests me. I'll stick with the title for 3 issues (unless it's so rubbish) to give it time to settle in. For everyone I think is a banker I'll drop a DC title (well kinda)

The really tricky part will be cutting back on my DC titles, as I enjoy most the books I read, currently I read 19 titles (or will when the second wave books start). I hope in 12-18 months time this will be halved and I figure for ever 2 DC titles I drop I should be able to get 3 other titles due to regularity. I'm hoping by doing this I'll not just be getting books I enjoy but only getting books I bloomin' love.

Lets see how this goes hey...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 24 April, 2012, 10:02:57 AM
For me tomorrow:

Popeye #1
New Deadwardians #2
and hopefully Manhatan Projects #2 as got shorted last week.

I've also ordered Resident Alien # 0 on the strength of the write up on the FPI blog.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 24 April, 2012, 03:13:49 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 24 April, 2012, 08:08:56 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 19 April, 2012, 01:26:05 AM


I've only just stumbled across a review of this and seeing the creative team I'm very excited to pick it up (teach me to scan read this thread!). Kinda finalises something I seriously been thinking about, the way I look for new comics. I'm a big DC fan but the number of DC books I pick up means that I rarely pick up other stuff, certainly not as much as I should. To therefore miss a book like this (well fingers crossed I'll still get it easy enough) by two such great creators is just silly.

So I'm going to try to embark on a new project. Every month I'm going to pick up a new comic, preferably a first issue (just nicer to get on board from the start), preferably a creator owned, preferably ongoing. We'll see how that goes and what interests me. I'll stick with the title for 3 issues (unless it's so rubbish) to give it time to settle in. For everyone I think is a banker I'll drop a DC title (well kinda)

The really tricky part will be cutting back on my DC titles, as I enjoy most the books I read, currently I read 19 titles (or will when the second wave books start). I hope in 12-18 months time this will be halved and I figure for ever 2 DC titles I drop I should be able to get 3 other titles due to regularity. I'm hoping by doing this I'll not just be getting books I enjoy but only getting books I bloomin' love.

Lets see how this goes hey...

Good idea. It took me a while to wean myself from my superhero addiction. I realized once I started to read more and more creator owned comics, that it wasn't really comics I had been reading, it was franchises. And the more creator owned comics I read, the more I realized that I didn't really enjoy as much of what DC or Marvel was doing as I thought. I've complained about the lack of quality in the new 52, but quite frankly I'm enjoying as many DC books as I was before the reboot. Nothing has really changed from what they were doing 2 years ago. I don't mean to make this as a dig against DC, it's just that I get way more pleasure of out of new, creator owned stuff. And quite frankly, I think the strength of creator owned stuff out there right now is stronger than it's been in years.

I liked Resident Alien quite a bit. I know they said that it was going to be an ongoing, but on the cover they list it as a 4 issue mini. Probably waiting to see how it does. Books like this, and the Sixth Gun, and Manhattan Projects, and Saga, and Prophet, and DB Cooper, and Daredevil, are why I love comics  :P
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 24 April, 2012, 03:14:42 PM
Quote from: Davek on 24 April, 2012, 10:02:57 AM
For me tomorrow:

Popeye #1
New Deadwardians #2
and hopefully Manhatan Projects #2 as got shorted last week.

I've also ordered Resident Alien # 0 on the strength of the write up on the FPI blog.

Oh yeah, Popeye! I'm digging Langridge's Snarked quite a bit. That guy knows how to pack a lot of story into a page.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 April, 2012, 03:28:53 PM
Quote from: Davek on 24 April, 2012, 10:02:57 AM
For me tomorrow:

Popeye #1


Goddamn it this, THIS. THIS CHUFFIN' RIGHT HERE. TWO IN AS MANY DAYS I'VE STUMBLED ACROSS AFTER BEING SO BLOODY IGNORANT...

ahem...

...sorry about that...

this is what I mean. I'm nowt but a comics muppet I swear to the heavens...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 26 April, 2012, 04:58:16 PM
Not a lot came out this week, but I thought I would comment quickly on The Goon #39 by Eric Powell

Comics that make fun of other comics aren't a new concept. They have been going strong for almost as long as we've had comics themselves.

But it's been a while since we've gotten a really good one, and I'm not sure there's been one that lampoons the state of today's comic book industry quite as effectively. From "Plots Based On Primary Colors Rule", to the Goon being a gay Republican Puerto Rican Transvestite Socialist For Jesus From Space, to Secrets of The Comic-Book Pros revealed..this book is 25 pages of pure fun, and more than worth your time and money.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 May, 2012, 10:57:51 AM
Running late because of the Forum downtime, but we're back...

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My Pulls
PIGS #7 (Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12240)) - Truth time. I'm dropping this with issue 8. The first issue opened strong, but I've rapidly lost interest. I've got to many comics on my plate to keep reading one that isn't keeping me intrigued.
SKELETON KEY COLOR SPECIAL (ONE SHOT) (Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-710?page=0)) - Collects the three Skeleton Key stories that ran in Dark Horse Presents. I was pleasantly surprised with how charming these comics were, and was sad to see it leave the pages of DHP. Hopefully it comes back at some point.
SUPREME #64 (Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12228)) - Very very curious where Erik Larsen is taking this book now that he's writer. Last issue certainly ended on a massive cliffhanger.
TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1 (Preview (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=46258)) - Ordered this because I'm liking Legion Lost quite a bit, and might as well get the main meat of this 'The Culling' crossover. I'm not picking up the corresponding Teen Titan issue though. Hoping that DC doesn't treat it as required reading. Because that would suck on their part.

Another lite week. One of these weeks is going to catch up with me

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 02 May, 2012, 02:07:41 PM
Bart Simpsons Pal Milhouse is the only thing for me this week.  The Ralph Wiggum one a couple of months back was hilarious - Milhouse is not a favourite character of mine so nto expecting this one to be as funny...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 02 May, 2012, 06:17:25 PM
Wahoo, we're back!

For me this week:

Animal Man Vol. 1 TP - One of the few DC titles that I'm enjoying. Very strong horror book.

Bulletproof Coffin Disinterred #4

Dogs of Mars TP

Daredevil #12

Skeleton Key Special - I love Andi Watson. Getting new SK stories has been one of the highlights of DHP for sure.

Snarked Vol. 1 - Langridge is one of the strongest storytellers in comics right now. He's building an mini-epic, all-ages adventure here, and it's a fun ride thus far.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 May, 2012, 07:50:30 PM
Is free comic book day this saterday? I'm in manchester that day so will probably drop into Forbidan Planet and a few other smaller stores.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 02 May, 2012, 09:54:00 PM
Yep, it is!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 04 May, 2012, 05:43:46 PM
Got my hands on Dial H today.  Tipping my hat to Mieville and Santoluco, that's one hell of a good comic.  Was instantly reminded of Moore, Veitch, Alcala and Totleben's work in Swamp Thing 51-53ish - it's that good.  I'm generally a Mieville fan, but had no idea if he'd work out in comics:  he does.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 May, 2012, 06:00:03 PM
Schedual change.
Have been called up to baby-sit while parents go on fancy weekend aways, wrinkly old prunes.  >:(
Would someone mind grabbing a copy of the 2000AD special for me?
I'll be more than happy to pay P'n'P for it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 04 May, 2012, 07:52:36 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 04 May, 2012, 05:43:46 PM
Got my hands on Dial H today.  Tipping my hat to Mieville and Santoluco, that's one hell of a good comic.  Was instantly reminded of Moore, Veitch, Alcala and Totleben's work in Swamp Thing 51-53ish - it's that good.  I'm generally a Mieville fan, but had no idea if he'd work out in comics:  he does.

Yeah, this was really fun. Very strong first issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 04 May, 2012, 08:42:39 PM
Aye, it was nae bad. A wee bit Grant Morrison-y (Doom Patrol-era) though not as good as that. Still, promising debut.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 May, 2012, 09:40:01 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 05-09-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-05-09/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1778 (considering the last Prog I got was 1775 I'm pretty sure this will not be coming out this week. But hopefully 1776 or 1777 will)
DEMON KNIGHTS #9 Preview (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album_view.php?gid=4235) (probably my last issue. Its a good series, but just not good enough I'm afraid)
FAIREST #3 Preview (http://www.vertigocomics.com/galleries/fairest-3-preview) (good series so far. More Fables is always good)
INVINCIBLE #91 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12327)
LEGION LOST #9 Preview (http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/05/04/exclusive-previewdc-comics-legion-lost-9/) (Tom Defalco is doing a good job so far, the Teen Titans Annual wasn't bad and dropped a few twists on the lost Legionnaires laps. Rather anxious for this Culling crossover to end so we can get back to the Legion's story)
MYSTERY IN SPACE #1 (another Vertigo anthology one-shot. The last two were pretty good, this one should be good)
RESURRECTION MAN #9 Preview (http://www.comicvine.com/news/exclusive-resurrection-man-9-5-page-preview/144654/) Good series, not dropping it.)
WALKING DEAD #97 Preview (http://www.comicscavern.com/news/2012/5/6/the-walking-dead-97-preview.html)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 08 May, 2012, 12:01:09 AM

For me:

Atomic Robo: Ghost Of Station X TP

Batman - Court Of Owls HC

Lobster Johnson - The Burning Hand #5

Mystery In Space - Looking forward to this. These periodic anthologies seem to be last dredges of what I consider to be Vertigo comics...especially now that they just announced that Sweet Tooth has been cancelled.

Frankenstein Alive #1 - New Bernie Wrightson on Frankenstein!

Choker TP - Finally. Can't believe this took so long. Very good crime comic, with some superhero/supernatural elements. Ben McCool is one of the hotter indie up and coming writers around right now, and Ben Templesmith is...well, he's still Templesmith. This took like 3 or 4 years to finish.

Fatale #5


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 May, 2012, 12:09:10 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 08 May, 2012, 12:01:09 AMThese periodic anthologies seem to be last dredges of what I consider to be Vertigo comics...especially now that they just announced that Sweet Tooth has been cancelled.

We may have been over this before, but Spaceman, Fairest (and Fables), Saucer Country, and New Deadwardians are all really good. Punk Rock Jesus (Sean Gordon Murphy!) and Collider (more Sci-Fi comics!) both look like they can be really good too.

I don't think Vertigo is as dead as you think.

Also, I think its about time I gave Sweet Tooth a shoot. I don't think I had a good grasp of what it was about when in launched so I over looked it. When I found out it was a Post-Apoc type book it was well into the run. I do like that stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 May, 2012, 06:30:43 AM
Also worth noting that Sweet Tooth isn't cancelled but Jeff Lemire says its just run its natural course. Given his relationship with DC (I assume) no reason to doubt that?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 08 May, 2012, 12:43:46 PM
Just Fatale for definite this week.  Considering Frankenstein Alive Alive but not too sure...

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 09 May, 2012, 04:31:19 AM
2000 AD Prog 1778 (Clearly Diamond are still awaiting Rebellion printing 1776 & 1777  ;))

Frankenstein Agent of Shade #9 (It's been a blast but Stevie won't be following onto Kindt's run now that he's added both Dial H & Pete Milligan's Stormwatch to his list)

Mystery in Space #1

Crossed Badlands #5

Fatale #5

Quote from: The Adventurer on 07 May, 2012, 09:40:01 PM
FAIREST #3 Preview (http://www.vertigocomics.com/galleries/fairest-3-preview) (good series so far. More Fables is always good)


Stevie will defo be picking up the second arc of this.

2011 Arthur C. Clarke Award Winner Lauren Beukes (http://www.vertigocomics.com/tags/lauren-beukes) is writing that.


Hmmm. Wonder how that came about then eh?


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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 09 May, 2012, 04:52:43 AM
Progs 1776, 1777, 1778, and Meg 322 all turned up for me today.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 10 May, 2012, 08:31:53 AM
Stak! Adelaide Comics Centre only received Prog 1778.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 May, 2012, 09:02:11 AM
Did a Nerd Shop run this weekend and had a load of stuff waiting for me as I'd not been for three weeks.

My DC haul was

Fantastic: Action Comics (best issue yet), Animal Man, Swamp Thing, Batman, All Star Western, Earth 2 (what a way to start a series!).

Good: Batwing, Resurrection Man

Fine: JLI, Frankenstein, Flash (looks very good but sometimes the writing... I wonder if this was any other character would I still be getting it?)

Justice League Dark which if it wasn't for the fact that Jeff Lemire was taking over I'm afraid I would have cancelled. I love Pete Milligan and there's always a scene in each issue that's great, just over all its been a bit of a mess.

Green Arrow which has hints of what Nocenti did that was so good with Daredevil, but is a little random and breakneck. I'm going to give it a little more time for her to settle in but this one is close to the chop now.

G.I. Combat that was so bland, next issue will have to pick up a lot or this one is gone before its even really started. 'War that time forgot' read like every comic where anybody at Marvel first arrives at the Savage Land but took like 14 pages to do that!

I also handed in my list of picks for me stuff to try. L'il Depressed Boy (from issue 13), Fatale from issue 6, The Massive starting in June and the very unimaginatively named 'Creator Owned Comics' also coming out in June. Any DC book in the fine list (or worse) needs to be looking over its shoulder!

I also got Popeye 1 which was great fun, Spaceman which is a fine series but I wish I'd trade waited and Planet of the Apes which is brilliant as ever. How the hell they've managed to get as consistently good comic out as regularly as this, keeping the same art team, with apparently such mediocre sales is a wonder, it really is and you should all check it out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 14 May, 2012, 03:43:37 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 14 May, 2012, 09:02:11 AM
Fantastic: Action Comics (best issue yet),

I stopped getting this, which may be premature as I'm not sure they had many to go in the current story arc. Have they gotten back to the original premise? Young bejeaned Superman doing stuff and learning more about his place in the world, etc, etc? (Sound a bit boring saying it like that, but that was what drew me to the series.)

QuoteEarth 2 (what a way to start a series!)

I've seen advertisements for this. Basically golden age version of the characters I assume? Is the bracketed bit meant positively or negatively?

I recently caught up on the second to last* Animal Man, Swamp Thing and Frankenstein.

Very enjoyable if a bit predictable. I'm curious to see that there's about to be a crossover with [spoiler]Frankenstein and Animal Man[/spoiler] next issue. I know a cross-over between [spoiler]Animal Man and Swamp Thing[/spoiler] will happen at some point, and I thought that would be first.

Oh, and that artwork depicting Swamp Thing as the Warrior king looked great. I wonder, now this version has an actual human inside (which I think was actually the original premise retconned out by Mr Moore) does that mean he won't be able to to the whole 'travel through the green and regrow elsewhere' thing any more? Or maybe he can but his original body remains intact. I always thought that was an interesting idea in Alan Moore's run.

*digital cheapskate that I am. I'll admit  the scrolling up and down is bugging me a bit now and I'm thinking of grabbing floppies, but we'll see.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 May, 2012, 04:56:54 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 14 May, 2012, 03:43:37 PM

QuoteEarth 2 (what a way to start a series!)

I've seen advertisements for this. Basically golden age version of the characters I assume? Is the bracketed bit meant positively or negatively?


Very much positively is was a fantastic comic. I don't think its Golden Age versions as we know them, its a reboot of the old Earth 2 in the way that DCNu was a reboot of the main Universe. So here Jay Garrick is some young man drifting through life until he finds... (no spoilers)... I think me might be like Wally was when he first became Flash (guesswork).

Whatever, a great comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 14 May, 2012, 08:26:22 PM
New Comics Shipping the Week of 05-16-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-05-16/)

My Pulls
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-056?page=0) (Probably dropping this series after next issue. I keep trying, but this sort of fantasy adventure is just not for me)
GLORY #26 (Still reading this digitally)
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #9 (Personally I'm digging this series. Its not exceptional, but there's some magic too it)
SAGA #3 Preview (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/12/saga-3-preview-comic/) (This book is so banana. I love it)
SAUCER COUNTRY #3 (Really liking this series so far. Gorgeous artwork)
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #3 (Speaking of bananas Sci-Fi. This is another one that's completely off the wall in a great way)
THE SHADE #8 (OF 12) (Still a great series)

Other Comics You Should Care About
LEVIATHAN GN (S&S ED) (I already own the Rebellion edition of this collection so I don't need to double dip. But contained within is one of the more amazing stripes to come out of 2000 AD in the last few years. The Leviathan a ship so large its a floating city, falls through the cracks in reality and is lost. Years latter the ship is still searching for a port in an endless ocean, while something evil lurks in its bowels)
DEADENDERS TP (Ed Brubaker sci-fi dystopian yarn. Probably won't get it any time soon, but its on my radar.)

Not much in the way of previews this week.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 15 May, 2012, 12:08:05 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 May, 2012, 12:09:10 AM
Quote from: Evil Pants on 08 May, 2012, 12:01:09 AMThese periodic anthologies seem to be last dredges of what I consider to be Vertigo comics...especially now that they just announced that Sweet Tooth has been cancelled.

We may have been over this before, but Spaceman, Fairest (and Fables), Saucer Country, and New Deadwardians are all really good. Punk Rock Jesus (Sean Gordon Murphy!) and Collider (more Sci-Fi comics!) both look like they can be really good too.

I don't think Vertigo is as dead as you think.

Also, I think its about time I gave Sweet Tooth a shoot. I don't think I had a good grasp of what it was about when in launched so I over looked it. When I found out it was a Post-Apoc type book it was well into the run. I do like that stuff.

Yeah, I know we differ a bit on this, and that's ok. For me, some of the content that they're doing right now (Saucer Country being a great example of this), feels more like something that would have come out through Wildstorm rather than classic Vertigo. And just subjectively speaking, I'm not enjoying most of their current output compared to previous years. I've never bought this few Vertigo books in my life. Again, just my opinion. And although I was looking forward to Mystery In Space, I thought it was quite week, especially compared to the last 2 anthologies that Vertigo did. The Ming Doyle was the sole exception, IMO. Again, just my 2 cents, which really don't matter because what really matters is that someone is liking them and buying them.

As for Sweet Tooth...I do enjoy that one quite a bit. Lemire's Essex County is a personal favourite of mine, so I'm not really objective though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 15 May, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 14 May, 2012, 08:26:22 PM
New Comics Shipping the Week of 05-16-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-05-16/)

My Pulls
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-056?page=0) (Probably dropping this series after next issue. I keep trying, but this sort of fantasy adventure is just not for me)
GLORY #26 (Still reading this digitally)
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #9 (Personally I'm digging this series. Its not exceptional, but there's some magic too it)
SAGA #3 Preview (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/12/saga-3-preview-comic/) (This book is so banana. I love it)
SAUCER COUNTRY #3 (Really liking this series so far. Gorgeous artwork)
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #3 (Speaking of bananas Sci-Fi. This is another one that's completely off the wall in a great way)
THE SHADE #8 (OF 12) (Still a great series)

Other Comics You Should Care About
LEVIATHAN GN (S&S ED) (I already own the Rebellion edition of this collection so I don't need to double dip. But contained within is one of the more amazing stripes to come out of 2000 AD in the last few years. The Leviathan a ship so large its a floating city, falls through the cracks in reality and is lost. Years latter the ship is still searching for a port in an endless ocean, while something evil lurks in its bowels)
DEADENDERS TP (Ed Brubaker sci-fi dystopian yarn. Probably won't get it any time soon, but its on my radar.)

Not much in the way of previews this week.

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A big week for me:

Peter Bagge's Reset #2 - Took a chance on the first issue, and I'm glad of it. One of Bagge's loveable losers again, this time in a pseudo sci-fi context that lends itself well to character driven stories.
Manhattan Projects #3
Mondo #2 by Ted McKeever - Issue one was one of the best things I've read this year.
Saga #3
Secret History of D.B. Cooper #3 - Completely off the wall psychedelic sci-fi. I can't imagine that there are many 2000AD fans that wouldn't dig this.
Sixth Gun #22 - The last issue might have been the very best single issue of this series to date. Remains very high on my "best of" list every month.

And a whole bunch of graphic novels:

Are You My Mother by Alison Bechdel - I absolutely loved loved loved Fun Home. A really staggering graphic novel, that kind of blew my mind. It worked as a technical piece, but also on an emotional level, and I'm hard pressed to figure out how she's going to top it. My expectations are VERY high for this.

Coldest City by Antony Johnston and Sam Hart - Oni puts out some of the best stand alone graphic novels in the market place, and so seeing them publish a spy thriller written by the writer of one of my favourite sci-fi comic writers gets my blood pumping.

Crogan's Loyalty by Chris Schweizer  - The 3rd graphic novel in Schweizer's massive Crogan epic. The concept is that the Crogans are a family with roots all throughout history. So there was a Crogan in the Spanish Civil War, and one that was a pirate, and so on. It's a great way to tell all-ages adventure stories with a historical backdrop. Loyalty is set in the American Civil War, with 2 brothers on either side of the conflict. 

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 15 May, 2012, 12:02:50 PM
Adventure Time # 4
Manhattan Projects # 3
Secret Service # 2
Secret History of DB Cooper # 3 (although my LCS never get this so will probably be a couple of weeks before I track down on ebay - only managed to get # 2 this week).

Of all those I am most looking forward to Secret Service.  There was nothing unique or outstanding about # 1 but I liked it - good solid comic IMO.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 May, 2012, 01:27:16 AM
Reposting my pulls because I've added signifigantly more previews and covers, not to mention a few more additions to the list

My Pulls
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-056?page=0) (Probably dropping this series after next issue. I keep trying, but this sort of fantasy adventure is just not for me)
GLORY #26 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12418) (Still reading this digitally)
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #9 (Personally I'm digging this series. Its not exceptional, but there's some magic too it)
PRINCELESS VOL. 1: SAVE YOURSELF
SAGA #3 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12421) (This book is so banana. I love it)
SAUCER COUNTRY #3 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12411) (Really liking this series so far. Gorgeous artwork)
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #3 Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12419) (Speaking of bananas Sci-Fi. This is another one that's completely off the wall in a great way)
THE SHADE #8 (OF 12) Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12429) (Still a great series. EDIT: Jill Thompson issue!)

Other Comics You Should Care About
LEVIATHAN GN (S&S ED) Preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12096) (I already own the Rebellion edition of this collection so I don't need to double dip. But contained within is one of the more amazing stripes to come out of 2000 AD in the last few years. The Leviathan a ship so large its a floating city, falls through the cracks in reality and is lost. Years latter the ship is still searching for a port in an endless ocean, while something evil lurks in its bowels. Gorgeous artwork by the one-and-only D'israeli.)
DEADENDERS TP (Ed Brubaker sci-fi dystopian yarn. Probably won't get it any time soon, but its on my radar.)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 18 May, 2012, 01:40:44 AM
Some reviews of this week's books.

Saga #3

We are three issues in, and this title is literally exploding. By that I mean that while the book started with a small event (the birth of a baby girl), the scope of the story gets bigger with every issue. As our heroes continue their escape, more and more characters are introduced. Every one of them fits into the larger web that BKV is weaving, and every one of them has a back story that is intricate and important in it's own right. The newcomer to our saga in this issue is Izabel, a half-dismembered ghost who volunteers her services in helping our heroes...for a price.

I'm liking Saga a lot, partly because there's really nothing like it on the stands right now. It's the opposite of high concept, in a market that's almost exclusively high concept right now. I'm also liking it because it's a character driven piece. The massive space epic is just the backdrop, and quite frankly the strength of the Romeo & Juliet premise would be enough to drop into pretty much any genre. So far, no missteps. Well on it's way to one of my favourite regular comics.

Mondo #2

In a medium that has produced it's share of weirdness, Ted McKeever does weird better than almost anybody out there....and Mondo might be his weirdest ever. Our hero here is Catfish, whose job it is to enhance chicken meat with steroids. He accidentally falls victim to his own process, and Mondo is born, a jumped roid monkey, who then proceeds to spend the next couple of issues battling mutated chickens and other funstrocities. In other hands this would be a disaster, but with McKeever it just all seems to make sense. Good kinetic storytelling.

Manhattan Projects #3

In an alternate version of the US where science has gone terribly wrong, Richard Feynmam, Wernher Von Braun, Joseph Oppenheimer, Einstein, and an A.I. made out of the consciousness of dead Franklin Roosevelt are the Manhattan Project, a super secret Weapons program which designs terrible shit for the US to point at people. It's Jonathan Hickman, so accessibility isn't necessarily the prime objective. But a fun story featuring weird science is the goal here, and thus far Hickman is achieving his aims. I will say that this book might start to suffer if we don't get a somewhat relatable character to care about soon.

Secret History Of DB Cooper #3

Writer/artist combos usually are better at one of those two disciplines than the other, and with Churilla it's starting to become obvious that it's the art by a long shot. Not that DB Cooper is really suffering that much as a book, but one suspects that if Churilla had someone like Greg Rucka or Nick Spencer to help him with the pacing here, that this would  be the best comic book on the market. Right now it has to be satisfied with being one of the best looking comics on the market, with a premise that is strong, though maybe a little unfufilled.

Sixth Gun #22

Absolutely as good as it's ever been, and maybe even better. With Scalped finishing up, and things like Prophet and Saga still being relatively new, Sixth Gun might be the very best monthly title for my money right now.

Reset #2

This is a weird little time travel story by Peter Bagge. I really enjoyed #1, but #2 seems to have stalled a bit, or at the very least revisited story territory from issue one that it didn't really need to. Still, I'm in this for the duration.

Conan The Barbarian #4

We've all had this happen. You are enjoying a run. The writing is great, the art is awesome, everything clicks. And then the artist takes a break...or leaves the book. It's a bad thing right? James Harren might be the exception to this. He's now done sub issues for 2 books that I enjoy: BPRD, and now this. And quite frankly, knocked them both out of the park. I am digging what Becky Cloonan is doing on Conan for sure. It's an interesting take, and it's a different approach to a character that often looks like he just injected  steroids into his eyeballs. But Harren not only riffs on what Cloonan is doing, but adds a commercial accessibility that was missing before. This might be the best issue of Wood's run thus far. Harren is a guy to watch.

Daredevil #12

Still not 100% sold on Chris Samnee's art on this (love his work elsewhere), but the strength of the storytelling transcended any quibbles I might have with the art. Some good reveals here, and we might start getting some answers as to why Matt Murdock has been so chipper lately.

Justice League #9

I still don't care about the main part of this book, but Johns and Frank's take on Shazam might be the best superhero thing DC is doing right now.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 19 May, 2012, 10:07:04 AM
Starting to get bored of Manhattan Projects tbh.  Might give it 1-2 more issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 May, 2012, 07:53:14 PM
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DARK HORSE PRESENTS #12 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/18-890?page=0) (Dean Motter's Mister X! Clara Speed McNeil's Finder! Steve Rude's Nexus! Francesco Francavilla's Black Beetle! John Layman (Chew)& Sam Kieth do Aliens! And no Neil Adam's Blood this issue! *moonwalks*)
FABLES #117 (Cubs in Toyland arc is really getting under motion, can't wait to see what happens)
MIND MGMT #1 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-013?page=0) (Revolver was a really interesting GN. So I'm giving Matt Kindt's latest a shot)
NEAR DEATH #8 Preview (http://ifanboy.com/articles/preview-near-death-8/) (If I'm honestly with myself I'm not enjoying this series as much as Noble Causes in its prime. But its still good)
PROPHET #25 (Brandon Graham. Brandon Graham. Brandon Graham. Brandon Graham. Brandon Graham. Brandon Graham. Brandon Graham. etc...)
RESIDENT ALIEN #1 Preview (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-670?page=0) (First issue of new content post the DHP run. Very excited.)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 22 May, 2012, 12:00:09 AM
I don't normally buy terribly many comics but I was at a loose end last Thursday so I decided to favour Travelling Man with my hard-earned groats and try out the first issues of a few things which I've seen recommended here lately.

First pick was Fury Max #1. Very surprised not to have seen more mention of this around here to be honest. Garth Ennis returning to the scene of his Punisher Max crimes with what would appear to be the perfect vehicle to allow him to create an ongoing series with the capacity to explore hard-drinking manliness and virtually any theatre of war he wants from the past seventy years. Seems like something he's been building up to for a long time.

This first issue really just sets up the first arc and what I assume will be some recurring supporting characters. The only fly in the ointment is the teased involvement of the tedious Barracuda at some point. I'd prefer Love Sausage myself.

Onto the pick of the bunch next: Prophet #21. I realise you pair have been banging on about this for months but it really was an excellent slice of nasty sci-fi. From a 2000AD perspective, what it reminded me of most was the wonderfully handled perception of the alien from Atavar and Kingdom. The one thing that lets this down is the art which I considered to be somewhat rudimentary, although there was some nicely atmospheric colouring.

Last and, sadly, least by considerable distance was Manhattan Projects #1. The art on this really wasn't to my taste either and, unfortunately, the story did nothing to make up for it this time. It read, to me, like a weak pastiche of mid-90's Grant Morrison and I frequently found it hard to follow. Not because there was anything particularly complex about the narrative but because the pages are often very poorly laid out. For example, I'm still not entirely sure whether the pages split chromatically between the two Oppenheimers are supposed to be read right across as a splash or in traditional order.

Overall, as Meat Loaf frequently tells us, two out of three most certainly aint bad. With the imminent conclusion of The Boys, I will be down to one monthly comic and I have no desire to add to that. I will definitely pick up the first collection of Prophet. Fury will depend what mood I'm in. Might wait for the library to do me a favour there.

Oh, if anybody wants these issues, they're welcome to them.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 22 May, 2012, 01:18:15 AM
For me this week:

DHP #12 - No Neal Adam's Blood? 4 stars!

Mind MGMT #1 - One of my most anticipated comics of the year.

Ragemoor #3

Resident Alien #1

Prophet #25

Comic Book History Of Comics GN - Collecting a great mini series about the history of comic books by the same team that brought you Action Philosophers. 

Chew #26

The Cape HC - A mini series that seemed to get lost in the shuffle this year, but that I would recommend to pretty much anyone who loves their superhero comics on the raw side. This, as they say, is a nasty piece of business, but well worth your time.

Near Death #8 - I've been reading this digitally and then picking up the trades, but my friends Ed Brisson & Jason Copland have a back up feature starting up in this issue. It's based on Ed's "Murder Book" concept. If you love gritty crime comics, Murder Book is pretty much a must. 



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 22 May, 2012, 01:20:01 AM
Quote from: The Cosh on 22 May, 2012, 12:00:09 AM
I don't normally buy terribly many comics but I was at a loose end last Thursday so I decided to favour Travelling Man with my hard-earned groats and try out the first issues of a few things which I've seen recommended here lately.

First pick was Fury Max #1. Very surprised not to have seen more mention of this around here to be honest. Garth Ennis returning to the scene of his Punisher Max crimes with what would appear to be the perfect vehicle to allow him to create an ongoing series with the capacity to explore hard-drinking manliness and virtually any theatre of war he wants from the past seventy years. Seems like something he's been building up to for a long time.


I've enjoyed both issues for sure. Not as much as I enjoyed Jason Aaron's recent Punisher Max run, but definitely was worth my time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 22 May, 2012, 10:57:01 AM
Prophet # 25 and Resident Alien # 1 for me this week.  Resident Alien # 0 was a solid comic - good dialogue, strong art and plot so expect more of the same from the new issue.

Loved the first few issues of Prophet.  The change of direction in the last issue although interesting left me a little cold though.  Could do with the plot getting a little more definition in this next issue IMO.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tombo on 23 May, 2012, 05:53:30 PM
After reading through this thread I decided to abandon my policy of ignoring the comics section in my local Forbidden Planet (I'm more a TPB person) and have a look through their selection*.  Thanks to the good things I've been hearing here I've now started buying a number of titles.

New Deadwardians, Saucer County and Saga have all already been mentioned and I have to agree they are excellent reads, each in a totally different genre.  Bit unhappy that New Deadwardians is only an 8-part mini-series, it seems like the sort of slow burner that could easily sustain a longer run   

My other purchase is Alpha Girl a comedy cross between a zombie apocalypse/28 days later scenario with the twist that the only infected people are [spoiler]women[/spoiler], the infection been caused by a [spoiler]cosmetics company's[/spoiler] experiments with [spoiler]pheremones in perfumes[/spoiler] of all things.

*Although I maintain my apathy towards super-hero comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 24 May, 2012, 07:17:04 AM
Because this week saw the release of issues 12 of Dark Horse Presents I decided to commemorate my favorite new title of the last 12 months with a Wallpaper I made.

Hope you like it! (http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7356/dhpwallpaper.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 May, 2012, 08:36:25 PM
Just finished the comics from my pull list, from my biweekly visit to my LCS. All Star Western, Planet of the Apes (one bit of poor storytelling aside) and Resident Alien were all genius. Batman Inc and Wonder Woman were fantastic (Wonder Woman is getting better and better). Shadow was great fun even if the fight on the plane took me some work, I had no sense of the place.

Strangely though the most important thing for me was what I did with the stuff I didn't really like. To have cancelled Justice League Dark was far from a stretch, to have cancelled Flash on the other hand is a great leap forward. Its not Wally West and its not good Barry, so really pretty as it looks this shouldn't have felt like a wrench at all and though it was it was very cleansing to do... what melodramatic stopping the Flash IS a big deal... honest!

Show my project moves forward a pace. Really looking forward to June's comics the first of my new picks should be in and I hope to be able to make a couple more DC cuts at least.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 May, 2012, 10:24:25 PM
Read issue 7 of Dark Horse Presents in its 80 page entirety for FREE! (https://digital.darkhorse.com/read/1544/)

Issue 7 was one of the stronger issues of the the last 12 issues. So I'm glad this one's been provided as a sample. You do need to sign up to read it, but its worth having a Dark Horse Digital account just to have. IMO

Dark Horse Presents has been of the more excellent on-going titles of the last 12 months. I can't sing its praises enough.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 26 May, 2012, 12:36:04 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 24 May, 2012, 07:17:04 AM
Because this week saw the release of issues 12 of Dark Horse Presents I decided to commemorate my favorite new title of the last 12 months with a Wallpaper I made.

Hope you like it! (http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7356/dhpwallpaper.jpg)

I DO! Very much! Great job. Nice tribute to a great comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 May, 2012, 09:01:09 AM
Did no one get issue 1 of the new Godzilla ongoing? Not a character (well that's not really the term is it but it'll have to do) I have any real affection for, though why I'm not looking for an ongoing monster book as I try to diversify my reading escapes me! Anyway just had a nosy at a preview

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12474 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12474)

Looks fun and love that art, reminds me of Paul Grist a  bit. So I was wondering if anybody had picked it up, maybe I should be trying this book?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Evil Pants on 27 May, 2012, 05:07:20 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 26 May, 2012, 09:01:09 AM
Did no one get issue 1 of the new Godzilla ongoing? Not a character (well that's not really the term is it but it'll have to do) I have any real affection for, though why I'm not looking for an ongoing monster book as I try to diversify my reading escapes me! Anyway just had a nosy at a preview

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12474 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12474)

Looks fun and love that art, reminds me of Paul Grist a  bit. So I was wondering if anybody had picked it up, maybe I should be trying this book?

Will be reading it digitally, probably tomorrow. I'm really excited about James Stokoe's Godzilla mini that's debuting in a few months...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 27 May, 2012, 07:09:57 AM
My non tooth pull list is now so low that this week the only thing I am picking up is the new walking dead issue.

Suits me fine I need to find a copy of from russia with lust....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 May, 2012, 03:28:23 AM
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My Pulls
CHANNEL ZERO: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION TP (http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/Previews/20-651?page=0) - Sort of into Brian Wood right now. This seems a bit like DMZ so I'm giving it a shot.
EMPOWERED, VOL 07 TP (http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/Previews/18-058?page=0) - Probably won't actually be getting this any time soon. But I've really curious about this series. Want that Deluxe HC of the first three collections.
FABLES DELUXE EDITION, VOL 05 HC - I believe this collects one of the best Fables arcs ever. Boy Blue in the homelands, kicking ass and taking names. Yay.
RASL #14 - Second to last issue. It feels like this series has been going on forever. Both glad its concluding, and sad to see it go.
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #3 (OF 8) - Dan Abnett is doing some really cool here.
WALKING DEAD #98 - Was rather disappointed that last issue actually contained no chainsaw wielding maniacs. Will this issue have any axe wielding people?!

Can't believe I can't find covers or previews for Walking Dead or New Deadwardians. Ugg. Dark Horse always has previews for EVERYTHING they publish, why can't the other publishers be as diligent?

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 May, 2012, 06:46:49 AM
Also heads up North American 2000 AD readers. I got a look at my shop's invoice; expect Progs 1779, 1780, 1781, Meg 323, and Mega-City Undercover 02 to make appearances this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 May, 2012, 08:31:09 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 30 May, 2012, 03:28:23 AM

RASL #14 - Second to last issue. It feels like this series has been going on forever. Both glad its concluding, and sad to see it go.


This has been a great series... I think... the delays (its taken us over 4 years to get to issue 14) have affected it and yet I've always enjoyed each issue as its come. I'm really looking forward to it being complete so I can read it in one go and hopefully appreciate it fully.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 May, 2012, 03:41:02 AM
Got shorted on 1779. ffffffffffff
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: ghostpockets on 31 May, 2012, 02:59:04 PM
Picked up this yesterday... http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12519 from the writer of Green Wake. It's kinda like Final Destination meets Quantam Leap, with two star crossed lovers trying to get it together before they are bumped off by inevitable freak accidents and "leap" into a different body. Alusio C. Santos is one of the arsomist colourists in the biz and his bold angular linework is pretty sick as well. Highly recommended.

Also picked up the lates Prophet and the penultimate issue of Ragemoor, both of which are really hitting their stride.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 01 June, 2012, 03:52:30 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 30 May, 2012, 06:46:49 AM
Also heads up North American 2000 AD readers. I got a look at my shop's invoice; expect Progs 1779, 1780, 1781, Meg 323, and Mega-City Undercover 02 to make appearances this week.

Not at the Adelaide Comics Centre. We're still waiting on Progs 1776, 1777 & Meg 322.


So just

THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #3 (OF 8)
GARTH ENNIS JENNIFER BLOOD #13
BATMAN DEATH BY DESIGN DELUXE ED HC


for Stevie this week.

Just out of interest how many copies of the prog does your LCS order Adventurer?

Our's has 9 squaxx who buy the prog.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 June, 2012, 05:07:57 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 01 June, 2012, 03:52:30 AM

Just out of interest how many copies of the prog does your LCS order Adventurer?

Ahahahahaha *snort*

I have enough trouble making sure my shop orders MY copies, let alone having any luck getting then to order any for the shelf. And as far as I'm aware nobody else special orders it. It's a bit of a small shop, and comic sales aren't great right now.

Got lucky though, ran down to the other local shop, which is bigger but out of my way, and they have been ordering wall copies this year. And they had a copy of 1779! Yay.



Also, HOLY SHIT Walking Dead 98.

That is all. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 June, 2012, 08:36:59 PM
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My Pulls
2000 AD #1776 - Confidently I'm actually reading both these issues right now (because they actually came out a month ago). Dredd Day of Chaos is really heating up. Zaucer of Zilk is sort of bananas. Nikolia Dante is tying up loose ends.
2000 AD #1777 - Age of the Wolf II... feels flaws. Amazing art, great premises (Werewolf Apocalypse) but something just feels rushed about it. I don't know. I think I'll have more to say about it after it concludes.
EXTERMINATION #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12576) - Simon Spurrier is a fan favorite writer (can't wait to see him return to writing 2000 AD more regularly soon. Post-Apoc Super-Heroes will surely hold me over until then.
FAIREST #4 - This series has apparently turned into a Sleeping Beauty origin story.
GOLD DIGGER #139 - My first regular issue. I ordered this as an experiment to see how difficult it is to jump into a long running series.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #322 - Andy Diggle & Jock return for their new series, Snapshot.
MEGA CITY UNDERCOVER VOL 02 - Collects a series called Low Life. One of the best Judge Dredd spin-offs to ever grace 2000 AD. Artwork by D'Israeli is one of the highlight. The writing by Rob Williams is the other.
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 04 June, 2012, 08:52:17 PM
Thanks for the heads up on 'Extermination' Adventurer, looks pretty, pretty good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 08 June, 2012, 11:03:34 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 04 June, 2012, 08:36:59 PM
2000 AD #1777 - Age of the Wolf II... feels flaws. Amazing art, great premises (Werewolf Apocalypse) but something just feels rushed about it. I don't know. I think I'll have more to say about it after it concludes.

Short shipped FFS...

Regardless  PROG 1778, MEG 322, JUDGE DREDD COMPLETE CASE FILES TP VOL 19 & MEGA CITY UNDERCOVER VOL 02 all arrived safely.

Also for Stevie this week:

ACTION COMICS #10   
ANIMAL MAN #10
DIAL H #2
FURY MAX #3
RED LANTERNS #10
STORMWATCH #10
SWAMP THING #10
(what with major crossover with Animal Man looming Stevie thought it best to dip his toe in the bayou again)

Speaking of which, grabbed this puppy that somehow was missed last week:

ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1

Clearly Stevie just isn't used to trawling through those itsy sardines that Our Allies are wont to printing their funny books on.


Was also mighty, mighty  tempted by EXTERMINATOR #1 but aren't in a position to adding another title to the ol' pull list at the moment.*


*Doubtlessly a new monthly by say John Smith, Al Ewing, Pat Mills or Alec Worley would make short shrift of that pledge.  ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 June, 2012, 09:23:17 PM
Nice set of comics in my bag this week. A few exceptions. GI Combat is getting cancelled after just two issues. How can something featuring soldiers fighting dinosaurs be so deadly dull. Awful stuff, even an okay back can fix it. Two DC annuals that weren't bad but not great, Batman felt lightweight, and Animal was fine but filler. Rockeeter Adventures had a stella line-up but was weakest of the bunch so far, by some distance, shame.

Popeye while not as good as the last one was fun. I just love Batwing It hardly original but such fun as are Animal Man (best issue yet?) and Swamp Thing and Justice League International. Great to have Zorro rides again back, this series has been on fire since Snyder got on art, great stuff. I'm really pleased that Green Arrow saw Ann Nocenti writing with the flare and imagination of her Daredevil run, hope this is a sign of things to come as this one was close to the chop. Earth 2 for all the fuss about Green Lantern had a lot to offer besides and was quite superb, as was Action Comics which is getting better and better and the interaction between the Justice League was worth the price alone.

Got the first of my new spread my wings books and it feels like a keeper already Creator Owned Comics is Clint done right and if anybody see it I'd suggest picking it up. Great to see a book like this being produced. For all that good stuff, as I've said elsewhere, Mudman is still however the best thing I read. Quite brilliant.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 June, 2012, 10:19:38 PM
I've been hearing good things about Creator Owned Heroes, so I'm sort of kicking myself for passing on it (pull list... overwhelming). American Muscle sounds really awesome. But I've never really been a fan of Phil Noto and Steve Niles.

and Mudman was pretty great. If only it would come out regularly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 June, 2012, 04:21:06 AM
New Comics Shipping the Week of 06-13-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-06-13/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1779
2000 AD #1780
2000 AD #1781 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12267) - A lot of very interesting things are going down in 2000 AD right now. The end of Nikolia Dante, Judge Dredd Day of Chaos (with PHENOMENAL artwork by Henry Flint. Just check out that 2000 AD 1780 cover. Divine.) And yes... THEY ARE HERE.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #5 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-057?page=0) - Last issue for me, I want to like Conan comics. But... just not feeling it.
DEMON KNIGHTS #10 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12637) - My last issue. I thought last issue was, but apparently I preordered 10 too. Not a bad series, but it just didn't make the cut.
INVINCIBLE #92 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12651)
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #323 - The best part about this issue is the reprint of Harry Kipling (Deceased) its bundled with. That was such a great series.
LEGION LOST #10 (http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/159587-frozen-in-time-exclusive-preview-of-legion-lost-10/) - With The Culling over lets see what Sir Tom DeFalco can do with this book without editorial interfering crossovers.
PLANETOID #1 (http://www.imagecomics.com/previews/0053/1) - Read this a while back when it was published Digitally. Worth double dipping on is all I'm going to say.
RESURRECTION MAN #10 (http://comicbook.com/blog/2012/06/07/exclusive-dc-comics-preview-resurrection-man-10/) - Apparently DC is cancelling this series with issue 12 (or rather issue 0 after issue 12). Sad to see it go, its the last non-Legion New 52 title I was reading.
SAUCER COUNTRY #4
THE MASSIVE #1 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-024?page=0) - The prequel for this that ran through Dark Horse Presents didn't light my world on fire
THE SHADE #9 (OF 12) - First issue of Frazer Irving's arc. LOVE that guy's artwork.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 June, 2012, 01:15:57 PM
Speaking of 'The Massive' (well you do briefly and I'll be picking up issue 1 on my next run to the shop as it sounds really interesting) Garry Brown who did a couple of lovely covers for the galaxies Greatest last year seems to be taking over the art in issue 4. Another plus for me.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 June, 2012, 06:44:18 AM
Blimey! What a  proper Betelguesian barrel load of Alex Worley, Art Wyatt, Alan Grant, Al Ewing, Brendan McCarthy, Carlos Ezquerra, Colin MacNeill, Henry Flint, Jock, John Burns, John Smith, John Wagner, Jon Davis-Hunt, James McKay, Patrick Mills, Robbie Morrison & Si Spurrier-shaped biscuits of delicious thrillpower for Stevie at his LCS this week!

2000 AD #1776
2000 AD #1777
2000 AD #1779
2000 AD #1780
2000 AD # 1781
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #323


Once Stevie has finished licking the last crumbs from the packet he may turn his attentions to a Boys Own brace of

BOYS #67
BULLET COFFIN DISNTERRED #5 (OF 6)
STITCHED #5

Whilst awaiting in the freezer for later is the aforementioned Mssr Grant's LOXLEYS AND THE WAR OF 1812 HC

Pass the sauce missus!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 June, 2012, 06:59:08 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 10 June, 2012, 09:23:17 PM
Creator Owned Comics is Clint done right

Oddly enough, these were Stevie's very own thoughts when this was solicited.

What is Stevie thinking right now Colin?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 June, 2012, 07:41:11 AM
I ended up liking The Massive #1 much more then the prequel stuff that ran in DHP.

My only real problem with it, is that seems to want to tie climate change (human caused or otherwise) to increased tectonic activity. Which... really don't have a lot to do with each other. UNLESS its being implied that increased tectonic activity is causing the shift in the climate change, which could happen. Except the book is pretty clearly pointing out things humans have done to the environment to cause this catastrophe..

I guess I'll wait to see if the book further clarifies its situation in the coming months.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 June, 2012, 07:56:43 AM
Ummmmmm... fracking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fracking), anyone?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 June, 2012, 08:11:36 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 June, 2012, 07:56:43 AM
Ummmmmm... fracking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fracking), anyone?

If you're saying that an increase in naturally occurring fracturing due to increased occurrences of large earthquakes accelerating global climate change, I'd buy it as a doomsday scenario. However  humans causing fracturing to mine natural gas will never lead to in increase in world wide tectonic activity. That's not how it works.

Melting polar caps won't cause an increase in Earthquakes. More Earthquakes might cause polar caps to melt though, but that wouldn't be a human caused disaster it would be entirely natural.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 June, 2012, 08:20:55 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 June, 2012, 06:59:08 AM

What is Stevie thinking right now Colin?

Errr hold on yep.... getting it.

"Ohhh its Mister Squid I wonder if he wants a cup of tea... hmmmm cabbage"

Am I right?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 June, 2012, 08:33:30 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 15 June, 2012, 08:20:55 AM
Am I right?

Has Judge Anderson ever asked any of her perps if she's reading them correctly?

Charlatan  ;)

Quote from: The Adventurer on 15 June, 2012, 08:11:36 AM
Melting polar caps won't cause an increase in Earthquakes. More Earthquakes might cause polar caps to melt though, but that wouldn't be a human caused disaster it would be entirely natural.

Oh absolutely agreed on that point. Stevie was merely attempting to apply Comic Book Superscience* to the scenario. Even hypotheising uplifting of the Antarctic Plate due to melting polar caps wouldn't (ahem) was as the both ice would have merely changed state as opposed to  mass.

*aka the bane of many a skiffy comic. Bah.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 June, 2012, 09:38:33 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 June, 2012, 08:33:30 AM

Quote from: The Adventurer on 15 June, 2012, 08:11:36 AM
Melting polar caps won't cause an increase in Earthquakes. More Earthquakes might cause polar caps to melt though, but that wouldn't be a human caused disaster it would be entirely natural.

Oh absolutely agreed on that point. Stevie was merely attempting to apply Comic Book Superscience* to the scenario. Even hypotheising uplifting of the Antarctic Plate due to melting polar caps wouldn't (ahem) was as the both ice would have merely changed state as opposed to  mass.

*aka the bane of many a skiffy comic. Bah.

Now I really should read the comic before commenting BUT ya know its on my pull list so will when I get to my LCS so that's close enough right!

Anyway could it not be the combination of both? Tectonic movement shifting continents to a position that is more conducive to climactic change, which does happen and the human damage accelerating and exaggerating that change?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 June, 2012, 10:03:02 AM
Eh. The comic does seem to suggest a combination of factors, but from a real world standpoint if there was enough world wide seismic activity to erupt new volcanoes, and kill off huge swashes of undersea life with shock-waves, the damage we've done as a species would be minor in the face that change.

Basically I fear the comic will be TOO alarmist in the face of a real world crisis (global climate change). Or rather what they use as the tipping point is too unlikely, or too over shadowing of the environmental impact by man.

But again, this  just he first issue, and the way they explain what's happening to the world is a little vague. Also, not the main thrust of the series, its more about surviving the worsening disaster regardless of cause.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 June, 2012, 08:44:09 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 06-20-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-06-20/)

My Pulls
CASANOVA: AVARITIA #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12694) (OF 4) - It must be the end of the world, because here's a Marvel book (sort of) I actually want to read. Here's the problem though, I never got a copy of issue 3! Problematic!
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #13 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-282?page=0) - One the most satisfying comics on the stands trucks onward. And yet another month with no Neal Adams. So you know its gonna be good! Curious about this Ghost relaunch. I've always head of Ghost but I've never been curious enough to look into it.
FABLES #118 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12727) - Fables gets a Preview? Fables almost never gets a preview! Finding a finished cover to post is always the bane of my existence.  Last issue left us on a litteral cliffhanger, seriously wonder how the Cubs are gonna get out of this one.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #10 (http://www.craveonline.com/comics/previews/190393-exclusive-preview-legion-of-super-heroes-10) - Last issue was actually kinda fun, and good. Looking forward to more.
NEAR DEATH #9 - After giving this book a serious fair shake, I'm come to the conclusion that it just isn't for me. I'll be dropping it with issue 11. I feel kinda bad about it, there's a lot to like here. But the subject matter is just not grabbing me.
SAGA #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12708) - This series is seriously good. Like, I can't believe its this good, good.
WALKING DEAD #99 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/TheAlexLynch/news/?a=61914) - Last issue had one of the more amazing panel shockers in this series history. Lets see if it can seriously pay that off.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Emperor on 19 June, 2012, 04:31:51 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 15 June, 2012, 07:41:11 AMMy only real problem with it, is that seems to want to tie climate change (human caused or otherwise) to increased tectonic activity. Which... really don't have a lot to do with each other. UNLESS its being implied that increased tectonic activity is causing the shift in the climate change, which could happen. Except the book is pretty clearly pointing out things humans have done to the environment to cause this catastrophe..

I have a paper from Nature that demonstrates that the start and end of glaciations correlate to a significant increase in volcanic activity (measurable in ice cores). This is because of the significant changes in the loading on the lithosphere and will also result in an increase in earthquakes. For example, Toba, one of the largest volcanic eruptions since modern humans evolved and a possible contributor to a genetic bottleneck in our genetic history, occurred during the start of the last glacial period. As global warming is having a significant impact on ice sheets already something like the loss of the Greenland ice sheets due to anthropogenic global warming will have a significant impact on a whole range of process - loss of ice in one area and more water in another could cause earthquakes, the North Atlantic Drift Current could be diverted South, but there might be more subtle influences due to changes in sea temperature and shifts in weather patterns.

There has been a meeting of scientists to discuss this and obviously Bill McGuire (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_McGuire_%28volcanologist%29) gets a soundbite (he is the thinking man's disaster geologist ;) I have a couple of his books and I believe I've spoken to him too):

Quote"Climate change doesn't just affect the atmosphere and the oceans but the earth's crust as well. The whole earth is an interactive system," Professor Bill McGuire of University College London told Reuters, at the first major conference of scientists researching the changing climate's effects on geological hazards.

"In the political community people are almost completely unaware of any geological aspects to climate change."

The vulcanologists, seismologists, glaciologists, climatologists and landslide experts at the meeting have looked to the past to try to predict future changes, particularly to climate upheaval at the end of the last ice age, some 12,000 years ago.

"When the ice is lost, the earth's crust bounces back up again and that triggers earthquakes, which trigger submarine landslides, which cause tsunamis," said McGuire, who organized the three-day conference.

David Pyle of Oxford University said small changes in the mass of the earth's surface seems to affect volcanic activity in general, not just in places where ice receded after a cold spell. Weather patterns also seem to affect volcanic activity - not just the other way round, he told the conference.

http://in.reuters.com/article/2009/09/16/us-climate-geology-idINTRE58F62I20090916

He has mentioned this elsewhere:

QuoteGlobal warming is causing earthquakes and giant landslides, and could bring about an age of "geological havoc" including "volcano storms" and tsunamis, a top academic told the Telegraph Hay Festival today.

Bill McGuire, Professor of Geophysical and Climate Hazards at University College, London - and a member of the Government's Natural Hazard Working Group, established after the 2004 tsunami – said: "climate change is already beginning to affect the solid earth. We are seeing the effects today".

The geological disasters are caused by melting ice cover and rising sea levels, Prof McGuire explained. Ice sheets weigh down the ground beneath them, which rises as they disappear, causing geological stresses: the meltwater runs into the oceans, which then become heavier an depress the seabed, with similar results.

...

He said: "We are going to get climate chaos. Are we going to have geological havoc added to it? Climate change is already driving more earthquakes and giant landslides in some parts of the world."

He described Alaska, where average winter temperatures have already risen by three degrees centigrade in the last half century,as "the canary in the cage". Earthquakes and seismic shocks have increased there over recent decades as ice sheets have thinned,and landslides have become more frequent as permafrost biding rock to mountainsides has thawed. There has also been a similar increase in landslides in the Alps, the Caucuses and in New Zealand.

www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/hay-festival/9312347/Hay-Festival-2012-Government-adviser-Bill-McGuire-says-global-warming-is-causing-earthquakes-and-landslides.html

He has written about it in a book, Waking the Giant: How a Changing Climate Triggers Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Volcanoes (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Waking-Giant-changing-earthquakes-volcanoes/dp/0199592268):

QuoteThe idea that a changing climate can persuade the ground to shake, volcanoes to rumble and tsunamis to crash on to unsuspecting coastlines seems, at first, to be bordering on the insane. How can what happens in the thin envelope of gas that shrouds and protects our world possibly influence the potentially Earth-shattering processes that operate deep beneath the surface? The fact that it does reflects a failure of our imagination and a limited understanding of the manner in which the different physical components of our planet – the atmosphere, the oceans, and the solid Earth, or geosphere – intertwine and interact.

www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/26/why-climate-change-shake-earth

I'd have to assume Brian Wood has picked up on this kind of research when looking into the effects of climate change,
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 June, 2012, 04:47:11 AM
Oooookay. I guess I haven't been doing my homework on recent geologic/climate change sciences. Cause... that's pretty scary if there is a correlation.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 June, 2012, 01:19:26 AM
Progs 1784, 1785, and Meg 324 all turned up at my shop today. Surprised Absalom trade didn't make an appearance. Feels like it been out in the UK for a while now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Emperor on 20 June, 2012, 03:42:30 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 June, 2012, 04:47:11 AM
Oooookay. I guess I haven't been doing my homework on recent geologic/climate change sciences. Cause... that's pretty scary if there is a correlation.

Well, even Bill McGuire freely admits that giant landslides, mega-tsunamis, volcano swarms and an increase in earthquakes would just be icing on the cake if we got run-away global warming, an extinction level event. We'll be too busy fighting each other with pointy sticks for the last cup of water to notice.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 21 June, 2012, 07:38:44 AM
Quote from: Emperor on 19 June, 2012, 04:31:51 AM

I have a paper from Nature that demonstrates that the start and end of glaciations correlate to a significant increase in volcanic activity (measurable in ice cores)...

Aha! So stevie was on the correct rack. Merely facing the opposite direction  :-[

Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 June, 2012, 01:19:26 AM
Progs 1784, 1785, and Meg 324 all turned up at my shop today. Surprised Absalom trade didn't make an appearance. Feels like it been out in the UK for a while now.

Not for the Adelaide Comics Centre. So fingers crossed for next week. We did receive the outstanding copies of 1776.

Speaking of the Megazine, Meg 325 (http://shop.2000adonline.com/products/judge_dredd_megazine_325) looks an absolute cracker.

So just

HELLBLAZER #292

HELLBLAZER TP VOL 03 THE FEAR MACHINE NEW ED Stevie missed Delano's tenure at the time as he didn't regard their stunted format as being proper comics but has been bloody enjoying these.

CROSSED BADLANDS #8 Any ideas how long Lapham's arc for will be? If he is taking over as regular writer for an extended run Stevie most probabl;y will be dropping this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 June, 2012, 09:33:08 PM
With out realising it this weeks visit to my LCS was a mighty leap forward in my attempt to diversify my comics reading. I cancelled Nightwing and Batgirl, two books I've liked but not raved over. With GI Combat also more happily biting the bullet  with the issue 0 cancellations I'll already have my DC pull down to 11 my September with only one more title to lose to hit my target by next May. That side of things been much quicker and easier than I imagined. Cancelling Flash was like some Rubicon for me!

That said the other side, finding new 'indie' titles is also progressing. My pull list had The Massive, which though its had mixed reviews I really enjoyed and I'm confident I'll keep onboard, especially with the forthcoming change in art which was its weakest point for me. If only my shop would manage to get L'il Depressed Boy for me, with Fatale coming next week things would be moving well.

Aside from that I picked up, on the DC front Batman (great issue), Frankenstein (still hanging in on all fronts), Wonder Woman (great issue) and Resurrection Man which I always start off not being that keen on and by the end I'm lovin'. Going to miss this one, but actually think it might be well served by being a contained story, we'll never know of course now.

Elsewhere The Shadow continues to be great fun, if the art felt a little unfocused this time out and Planet of the Apes WHICH EVERYONE SHOULD BE BUYING, please by Grood why does this one languish in the charts while Walking Dead rockets up???

Over all great week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 26 June, 2012, 07:56:19 PM
NEW COMICS FOR THE WEEK OF 06-27-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-06-27/)

My Pulls
HYPERNATURALS #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12793) - The Free Comic Day issue of this was fantastic. Dan Abnett/Andy Lanning Cosmic action!
LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN CENTURY: 2009 (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/03/22/preview-league-of-extraordinary-gentlemen-century-2009/) - The long coming conclusion to LOEG Century. I'm sort of excited. I liked 1969 myself, and the story line that's been building since 1910, while not super interesting... I'm curious how its going to end. Look forward to seeing the 'future' Moore and O'Neil have cooked up.
PROPHET #26 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12811) - Brandon Graham himself draws this issue of Prophet. Very exciting.
RESIDENT ALIEN #2 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-671?page=0)
SAVAGE DRAGON #180 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12812) - Man... how long has that cliffhanger been hanging? Can't wait! But I can't believe this issue is supposed to be the 'conclusion' of the invasion arc. It honestly feels like it just got started!
SPACEMAN #7 (OF 9) - Feels like this series is loosing its steam for me. But its a maxi-series so I'll finish it out, not sure if I'll move on to any follow ups though.
SUPREME #65 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12813) - Erik Larsen double wammy this week. Pure bliss. The way Larsen has built off the Moore run, and manages to put his own unique twist on the thing is nothing short of impressive.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12784)  - This series is still amazing. Just saying.
USAGI YOJIMBO TP VOL 26 TRAITORS OF THE EARTH (http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/Previews/20-554?page=0) - I'm still working my way through the whole series, but I've decided to keep up with the latest TPs as well as filling in the gaps. Nice thing about Usagi is that it really doesn't care what order you read it in.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 26 June, 2012, 08:18:01 PM
Biggest week of the month for me:
Manhattan Projects (giving it one or two more issues)
Fatale
Resident Alien
Prophet (fave title at the mo)
The New Deadwardians

Good to see that my local FP stock the Phoenix as well so grab that for my eldest.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 27 June, 2012, 03:24:04 AM
Quote from: Davek on 26 June, 2012, 08:18:01 PM
Biggest week of the month for me:
Manhattan Projects (giving it one or two more issues)
Fatale
Resident Alien
Prophet (fave title at the mo)
The New Deadwardians

Good to see that my local FP stock the Phoenix as well so grab that for my eldest.

All great picks! Pretty sure Manhattan Projects is only four or five issues anyway. The New Deadwardians has been great, surprised not to hear more talk about it.

To whoever asked above about Crossed, I think Lapham is only doing two or three issues and then Delano is coming back. Not 100% on that though. I don't think Lapham really gets Crossed at all.

More Prophet is always a good thing  :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 June, 2012, 05:16:55 AM
Somehow I missed New Deadwardians coming out. got that too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 June, 2012, 05:30:30 AM
Hypernaturals was everything I hoped it would be. Dan Abnett/Andy Lanning ownzone.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 28 June, 2012, 10:24:34 AM
BATMAN INCORPORATED #2

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #10

NEW DEADWARDIANS #4

SPACEMAN #7

FATALE #6

LOEG III CENTURY #3 2009 which does indeed resemble nothing so much a prog held at arm's length. Now if only, for the life of him, he could remember where exactly he filed 1910 & 1969 so he can finally read the buggers.

RESIDENT ALIEN #2 Really, really enjoying this. So much so that as with New Deadwardian's am wishing it was an ongoing.

CLINT 2.0 #2 Yes CLiNT. If Stevie's going to read both Supercrooks & Jupiter's Children merely for the art he's going to insist that said art is reproduced at a proper size for a comic.

Oh, & finaly grabbed a copy of NELSON. Considering how much Stevie was flicking through this on the way home it will undoubtedly be the first of today's purchases to be read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: zombemybabynow on 28 June, 2012, 12:46:25 PM
picked up joshua luna's whispers #1, 2 and 3 yesterday.  very good but very very creepy - art gets much better/familar after issue #1
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 July, 2012, 11:07:22 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 07-04-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-07-04/)

My Pulls
DREADSTAR OMNIBUS TP (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12840) - Always been curious about this comic. Starlin can be a bit hit or miss with me (I much prefer him when he only writes, rather then write/draws)
FAIREST #5 - Still pretty good. Not sure if its sucking me in like the current Fables arc is, but still pretty cool to have. Also... why is DC so bad with providing previews of their Vertigo titles? Its ridiculous.
INVINCIBLE #93 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12859) - Last issues reveal was rather predictable, but its still a cool idea. Can't wait to see more of Robot and Monster Girls story.
MIND MGMT #2 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-014?page=0) - Wasn't sure what to make of the first issue. It sure was a comic book.

Kind of a lean week for me. I won't even be getting Dreadstar Omnibus for a while either.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 03 July, 2012, 04:47:52 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 21 June, 2012, 07:38:44 AM

CROSSED BADLANDS #8 Any ideas how long Lapham's arc for will be? If he is taking over as regular writer for an extended run Stevie most probabl;y will be dropping this.

Mr Previews says that Dave Hine shall be taking the reins as of Crossed #14. Stevie'll be shaving some of that.

For thsi week he'll be having

ACTION COMICS #11
ANIMAL MAN #11
BOYS #68
DIAL H #3
FURY MAX #4
NINJETTES #5
RED LANTERNS #11
STORMWATCH  #11
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 03 July, 2012, 07:32:05 PM
Naff all for me this week - cancelled Popeye for the kids as they didnt seem to be enjoying it.  Thought about getting The Muppets for them but they get The Phoenix every week now so decided to give it a miss.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 July, 2012, 03:56:32 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 07-11-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-07-11/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1784
2000 AD #1785
2000 AD #1786 - The end of Nikolia Dante starts here. The final prog of its run has already shipped in the UK. Sure to be an epic conclusion to an epic series. I am sad to see it go, and glad that it got a proper planned ending. Like any truly great sage should have. There's nothing else like Nikolia Dante.
BLACKSAD: SILENT HELL HC (http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/Previews/18-839?page=0) - NEW BLACKSAD GN!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #324
LEGION LOST #11 (http://sciencefiction.com/2012/07/06/exclusive-preview-legion-lost-11/) - Book feels like its got some direction, I really want to love this book. I love the Legion. Pete Woods's art keeps me warm at night.
PLANETOID #2 (http://ifanboy.com/articles/exclusive-preview-planetoid-2/) - I read the first issue digitally ages ago, then reread it when it came out in print. Can't wait to finally read issue 2.
PUNK ROCK JESUS #1 - Couldn't find a good preview of this. Picking it up entirely based on Sean Gordon Murphy (Joe the Barbarian) being the writer/artist. I don't do that very often. Hope its good.
RESURRECTION MAN #11 (http://ifanboy.com/articles/exclusive-preview-resurrection-man-11/) - Two more issues until cancelled. Sad to see it go, it was generally pretty solid.
SAUCER COUNTRY #5 (http://www.vertigocomics.com/galleries/saucer-country-5-preview) - Still liking this series a lot. Its different, and looks real good too.
THE MASSIVE #2 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-029?page=0) - First issue was a lot better then the prequel story in DHP. Really looking forward to issue 2.
THE SHADE #10 - Coming down to the end of this Maxi-Series. James Robinson's still got it.
THE WALKING DEAD #100 - You know, I think The Walking Dead might be the FIRST comic I've ever reached issue 100 on starting at issue #1. I know I started reading Fables at issue 6, Savage Dragon at 90, Invincible isn't there yet (my second?). Yup, first comic I ever started at issue #1, and reached issue 100 without ever dropping it. That means its doing something right. Because I have no qualms with cutting the fat when its necessarily.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 10 July, 2012, 08:15:05 PM
I'll chance my arm on Enormous & Wild Children this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 10 July, 2012, 08:37:21 PM
Punk Rock Jesus for me this week.  No experience of Murphy's work before - the preview pages I have seen look amazing though.  The premise sounds slightly odd but I think it could be good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 July, 2012, 08:43:59 PM
On top of an already big week for me, I'm suddenly interested in Transformers: Regenesis from IDW. Not sure why, I have no affinity with Transformers comics or otherwise (except Beast Wars. Beast Wars owns) But there's something kinda old-school about it that's got my attention. And that 100-page one-shot reprint to get you primed for it... that makes getting into it easy...

Man, I do not know.

EDIT: You know, I do like Simon Furman. Maybe that's why I'm attracted to the title.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 11 July, 2012, 02:48:54 PM
Lets see...

2000ad: what more can I say thats been said at this point. Dante ends

walking dead 100: I have heard what happens...its grim...its nasty and its a hell of a way to celebrate the 100th episode. Will say no more than that

The shade 10: this is only being bought due to starman nostalgia at this point

Demon knights 11: yay! I love this series as my dc pile dwindles due to my hatred of the changes this one stays.

Uk reprints

Batman: I hate, hate, hate batwoman but snyders owls stuff more than makes up for it. apparently getting a new number 1 due to the film coming...wish they would drop batwoman and reprint simones batgirl

x-men: I have to admit when I was sixteen I only ever bought two comics. 2000ad and this...I dunno if its just me finding it hard to let go but I can never stop buying it. Anyway we're halfway through that stupid story where some of the x-men are infected by vampire blood and blade has an extended appearance.



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 13 July, 2012, 04:40:15 AM
2000 AD #1784 & # 1785 plus MEG 324 but... ermmm, no show on PROG 1786.

May we have a lil stabby emoticon pls?

Also for Stevie this week;

SWAMP THING #11
BULLETPROOF COFFIN DISINTERRED #6
CROSSED BADLANDS #9
GARTH ENNIS JENNIFER BLOOD #14
STITCHED #6
(have noticed that Garth Ennis is now being credited for the "original story" whilst the script itself is  by  artist Mike Wolfer. As was the arrangement for the later series of Warren Ellis's STRANGE KILLINGS. So looks like this one shall be getting the chop to make room for JENNIFER BLOOD: FIRST BLOOD from the quill a certain Mr Carroll of this manor).

Oh, & on a whim as it looked mighty purdy & Stevie's still feeling generous after The Doctor's Wife

NEIL GAIMANS MIDNIGHT DAYS DELUXE ED HC
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 13 July, 2012, 05:14:23 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 13 July, 2012, 04:40:15 AM

STITCHED #6[/b] (have noticed that Garth Ennis is now being credited for the "original story" whilst the script itself is  by  artist Mike Wolfer.

I think that's been the case since the third or fourth issue. Ennis seems to be pretty busy these days!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 July, 2012, 09:39:49 PM
Hadn't been to my nerd shop for a few weeks so had a big stash, but strangely a lot of them seemed a bit flat (or maybe I was tired when reading them?).

Action Comics, Swamp Thing, Animal Man, Batwing, Resident Alien, All Star Western, Resurrection Man, Earth 2 were all fine, just not quite on par with the excellent issues of late.

Frankenstein was great fun and Batman was rollicking. JLI was possibly the most fin its been to date (alas just before it finishes) and Rocketeer Adventures was a lovely mix.

Neither Batman Inc nor Creator Owned Comics were as good as their first issues, unlike The Massive which was was just plain fantastic, possibly the best thing in this bunch. Popeye was back on top form and Green Arrow seems to have got some good upward momentum, really feeling like a good Nocenti book now. Oh and Spaceman was good but I'm looking forward to reading this in one go.

I've got the first trade of Fatale (and issue 6) but I'm taking them away with me on a brief break to the seaside over the next few days.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 17 July, 2012, 08:58:22 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 07-18-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-07-18/)

MY PULLS
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #14 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-283) - 103 pages, still just $8 Bucks! Best deal in comics! And premier of Doc Shaner (http://www.evanshaner.com/)'s Buddy Cops! Been looking forward to that for a LONG time.
EXTERMINATION #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12921) - Really dig the set up on this one (Post-Apoc Super-Heroes) and Si Spurrier is reliable if anything.
FABLES #119 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12994) - This story arc is really turning up the creepy factor. Mark Buckingham is really showing off.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #11 (http://comicbook.com/blog/2012/07/12/exclusive-dc-comics-preview-legion-of-superheroes-11/) - Still my favorite super team in comics, even if this particular series has been kinda bubbling along without much energy or threat. Time for Levitz to step away I think, lets get some fresh blood on board. Like Hickman, or Bedard, or hell bring DnA back!
SAGA #5 - The previous issue was one of the most amazing single issues of 2012. Lets see if it can keep up the momentum. The Will might be my favorite character right now in comics.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 July, 2012, 07:44:43 PM
Read Fatale while I've been away for the last few days issue 6 and the first trade and I loved it. Great fun and intrigued to see where it goes.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 17 July, 2012, 11:28:21 PM
I'm not sure this counts as it's comic volumes rather than individual pieces but I got the following from the library today:

Sweet Tooth: In Captivity - I've seen this advertised in the New 52 comics I've bought and seen a couple of positive reviews. I understand this is actually the second volume (I couldn't find the first in the library) but  the 'Story so far...' bit at the start has filled me in. An strange interesting premise....

The Losers: Book One
The Losers: Book Two
. - I've seen it advertised on this forum too and it's interesting to see a familiar creators! To be honest, I'm not sure the premise is my thing...* but I thought I'd give it a go.

As far as individual comics are concerned I continue to pull 2000 AD and the Meg (of course) and Animal Man, Swamp Thing, All Star Western, and Frankenstein Agent of Shade**. All digital. Oh and I buy back issues of Clint and Strip, but I'm behind there. I actually bought issue 14 of Clint at FP, but am missing issue 13. I'll probably order it online.

I'm pretty much enjoying them all, although I've yet to start the library volumes having only borrowed them today.

*I'm getting rather biassed towards sci-fi and supernatural stuff in my reading. It's actually probably a good idea to branch out more.

** I'm not sure how long I'll continue with this one. It's not bad but I feel much more drawn to the others.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 19 July, 2012, 07:03:51 PM
We appear to be reading similar things at the moment, mardroid. Though im dropping Allstar Western as it's doing nothing for me, and Frankenstein is a highlight of my month- the new writer guy has brought it back to the style of the first four issues, and i hope it continues long enough to grow a big readership.

Im starting Animal Man as of this month, but that's purely from a Swamp Thing completist point of view rather than any particular love of the animal man character. He turns up in swampy #11 and my question is, does swampy appear at all in animal man #11, even in a single panel?

I also pick up wonder woman, which is so good i cant imagine a month without it. And if you'd've told me that a year ago, i'd've laughed in your face. Wonder woman? What do you take me for?!

The night force limited series is nearing its end, and has been okay- but not so much that im crying out for a regular book. And im a huge fan of the previous volumes.

I gave up on Dial H after the first issue, not being (cont)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 19 July, 2012, 07:10:08 PM
(cont) able to face a regular china mieville series. Nothing against the man, and i loved his first few novels, but these days find him unreadable. Everything i wanted to know about dial h was there in the first ish, so i feel im done with it.

Otherwise, im buying walking dead (floppies since #85, due to lack of patience) and keep dipping my toes back into the spider titles, but honestly prefer to pick them up as trades.

And swamp thing. Always swamp thing. Tonight, in fact, i have the delight of batman #521 and 522- in which bats goes up against killer croc (my fave batso villain) and swampy- written by doug moench and drawn by kelley jones. I knew nothing of this up to a week or so ago, so im quite excited!

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 19 July, 2012, 09:47:06 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 19 July, 2012, 07:03:51 PM

Im starting Animal Man as of this month, but that's purely from a Swamp Thing completist point of view rather than any particular love of the animal man character. He turns up in swampy #11 and my question is, does swampy appear at all in animal man #11, even in a single panel?

Can't remember if he turns up but I think he might do, or he's at least referenced. It's definitely a "we have to go meet Swamp Thing" ending anyway!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 20 July, 2012, 04:02:36 AM
I am a month behind as I wait for the digitals to go down in price, so I'm only up to issue 10 in Animal Man and Swamp Thing, so I'm unaware if Swampy makes an appearance yet. (He has been forecast for some time.) I didn't even know that Animal Man appeared in Swamp Thing #11.

[spoiler]There was short scene with Constantine and his group last issue of Animal Man. (Justice League Dark, I assume. Incidentally, I much prefer Zatannas old outfit, cheesy though it is. Girls in hats are cute for one thing.) Not to spoil anything much, but there was a prophetic utterance from the other female character concerning someone else AM's family need to meet who isn't Swamp Thing, suggesting that meeting will be a little while yet. I guess the events of the two comics aren't quite concurrent.[/spoiler]

Oh, and much as I'm enjoying Animal Man I wish Buddy would put on a shirt.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 July, 2012, 06:50:09 AM
Just flicked through and he doesn't appear at all, though as PreacherCain says the ending is very much set up for it happening.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 20 July, 2012, 08:26:59 AM
Brilliant, thanks guys. Oh the life of an aspiring completist... Are we all looking forward to the #0s that are coming up?

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 July, 2012, 09:22:35 AM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 20 July, 2012, 08:26:59 AM
Are we all looking forward to the #0s that are coming up?

SBT

Some of them seem like they will be a really good idea, some not so much so. So ending Resurrection Man (if it has to) revealing his origin good, some of them seem unnecessary, so All Star Western bad. But we'll wait and see what they do with them I guess.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 July, 2012, 09:42:24 AM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 20 July, 2012, 08:26:59 AM
Brilliant, thanks guys. Oh the life of an aspiring completist... Are we all looking forward to the #0s that are coming up?

SBT

At this point I'm only reading Legion of Super-Heroes, Legion Lost, The Shade, and Resurrection Man. And with Resurrection Man cancelled, and The Shade ending things are looking kinda thin on the New 52 front for me right now. I don't suspect Legion Lost to survive the year either.

The #0s are an interesting idea, but they aren't really energizing me to read anything new.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 24 July, 2012, 02:14:47 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 07-25-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-07-25/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1782
EVERYBODY LOVES TANK GIRL #1 - Still my guiltiest of pleasure. Interesting to see Jim Mahfood on art duties. When Rufus Dayglo left I was saddened, such an incredible artist. Mick McMahon was NOT a good fit. But, Mahfood? That might work.
20TH CENTURY BOYS GN VOL 21 - Still one of the most incredible comic series I've ever read.
NEAR DEATH #10 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13070) - My last issue. Just... not working for me. BUT I'm giving Point of Impact a shot, so I don't feel so bad.
PROPHET #27 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13071) - Yup. Its Prophet.
RESIDENT ALIEN #3 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-672?page=0) - Really good series if you're looking for something different. Sort of glad its a limited series, but I really want to read more.
SPACEMAN #8 - This series has slowly lost my intrest. Gonna finish it off, but if there's a follow up, I'm out.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13061) - Oooh this series. How I love you. Let me count the ways.
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #5 - Both kinda drawn out, and totally cool at the same time. Another really different series. With rather pretty artwork.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 July, 2012, 08:22:47 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 24 July, 2012, 02:14:47 AM

SPACEMAN #8 - This series has slowly lost my intrest. Gonna finish it off, but if there's a follow up, I'm out.


I kinda agree with you there but do wonder whether that's to do with its monthly (or less so some times) nature. I'm looking forward to giving it a re-read in one go and thus not having to jump-start my 'future-speak' motor each month when I pick it up. Maybe once I get into the language and get some momentum behind me I suspect it'll be a very satisfying read?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 24 July, 2012, 11:24:51 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 24 July, 2012, 02:14:47 AMSPACEMAN #8 - This series has slowly lost my intrest. Gonna finish it off, but if there's a follow up, I'm out.

As far I can remember, Brian Azzarello mentioned he offered Eduardo Risso a choice of projects to work on - he chose the science fiction one - Spaceman. There may be a sequel or they may choose to work on one of the other ones.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 24 July, 2012, 05:45:23 PM
I'm not enjoying Spaceman. Risso's art is lovely as always but the story is very much lacking. I like the central character and I like the concept, I just don't think Azzarello pulled it all together in good enough fashion.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 24 July, 2012, 09:16:57 PM
Only picked up last week's today - Millar and Gibbons' Secret Service was the only thing for me (Phoneix and Adventure Time for the kids).  The first slightly disappointing issue of Secret Service tbh.  Found Millar's diary from his trip to Manilla at the end of the issue more interesting.  Pretty sure Hickman's Secret was due last week, looks like it has missed a month  :-*

Tomorrow I have:

Manhattan Projects # 5 - last issue was one of the best IMO but still not sure where this series is heading.

The New Deadwardians # 5 - bit up and down this series - needs to pick up a bit.

Prophet # 27 - best title available at the minute.

Resident Alien # 3 - OK this title, tailed off a bit so am expecting big finale

 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 July, 2012, 09:26:24 PM
Quote from: Davek on 24 July, 2012, 09:16:57 PM


Prophet # 27 - best title available at the minute.


Even more so than 2000AD, and that rarely occurs. Stunning.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 24 July, 2012, 09:36:10 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 24 July, 2012, 09:26:24 PM
Quote from: Davek on 24 July, 2012, 09:16:57 PM


Prophet # 27 - best title available at the minute.


Even more so than 2000AD, and that rarely occurs. Stunning.

I'm not sure if I'd go THAT far, but its definitely Top 5 material. Perhaps even #2.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 25 July, 2012, 07:22:20 PM
Forgot to mention the final issue of Secret History of DB Cooper. Not sure if there were distribution problems as I had to order all issues online seperate from my local FP. I was thinking of selling the collection as it didn't get me that excited over the previous 4 issues, but issue 5 brought the story to a good end. The art by Churilla was great throughout.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 28 July, 2012, 03:29:13 AM
Stevie's just returned from the Adelaide Comics centre with a whole two band new progs tucked under his arm woo hoo!

Dig this crazy jive – invoice read Progs 1782 & 1786. The latter being our backorder for our no show back on 12 July.
When the boxes were unpacked however the second prog had in fact been magicked into Prog 1783. Which  is still yet to appear on any Diamond Shipping Forecast.

That's some real quantum juju going down there & no mistake.
Also for Stevie this week were:

CROSSED BADLANDS #10
EVERYBODY LOVES TANK GIRL #1
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #11
MAD PRESENTS BATMAN #1    
NATIONAL COMICS ETERNITY #1
(Cully Hammer's on a hiding to nothing having to compete with Duncan Fegredo on the 90s series but LeMire hasn't put a foot wrong so far this gNu 52) 
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #5
RESIDENT ALIEN #3

SPACEMAN #8 (Stevie's been stockpiling these to read in one hit when finished)

So slightly more sunstantial than last week's swag of Hellblazer #293 & Garth Ennis Jennifer Blood Annual #1.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 July, 2012, 09:43:46 PM
You know there's a theory that keeps going round that if you got a regular team, putting out a well crafted book, on a regular timely basis, quantity will out and that book will find an audience. People as knowledgeable as Jim Shooter say this kinda stuff, not just no nowt internet bores like myself. Well this week that theory was blown out the water in quite a spectacular fashion with Planet of the Ape 16. You damned crazy fools have allowed this magnificent book to get canceled

DAMN YOU, DAMN YOU TO HELL.

It was a bloody great book, had an astonishing creative team, that's done ever page and has come out month on month with barely a blip. Yet its not found its audience and issue 16 is the last. Bloody crazy. I'm pretty sure its canceled rather than just ended as the end feels absolutely like there was at least another 4 part story to come. All the plot lines get a kinda ending but from from a satisfying one. Its bloody criminal. This would have been a great episode, as part of an ongoing, As it stands within as the last episode it was okay at best.

Bah humbug.

Also got Jonah Hex (magnificent), Wonder Woman (great), Resident Alien (good, but glad there's more to come and while the story was contained it felt like sense setting by the end, a bit rushed too), Spaceman (saving for a complete read), Concrete 'Three Easy Piece' (fantastic).

However even picking up the first 'Red Lanterns' trade for a fiver at a local second hand shop isn't enough to make me happy. I WANT MY APES BACK... oh well new series starting soon...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 July, 2012, 08:36:03 PM
Well read the Red Lanterns trade... and just can't make my mind up. It looks bloody ugly, I mean really, but that's kinda appropriate for the title. The story, not surprisingly for Milligan is really interesting, he is surely the only writer who could make a book like this work? Some said Atrocitus (apologies I can't quite remember who), the leader of the Red Lanterns, is kinda like Kano and I completely get what they mean. The think is the story felt a little flabby and directionless, like it was drowning in its own high concept and Atrocitus was the only thing really holding it together. The thing is if I see then next trade cheap I know I'll get it was I'm so intrigued. I have this feeling by the end of Milligan's run, whenever that is every thing will snap into place and it become apparent that this is a work of genius...???

... mind they still cancelled Planet of the Apes...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 29 July, 2012, 09:11:05 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 29 July, 2012, 08:36:03 PM
Some said Atrocitus (apologies I can't quite remember who), the leader of the Red Lanterns, is kinda like Kano and I completely get what they mean. The think is the story felt a little flabby and directionless, like it was drowning in its own high concept and Atrocitus was the only thing really holding it together.

Yeah, that was me that made the Kano comparison, to which I'd still stick. He's a terrible, existentially-obsessed monster who you can't help but fall under the sway of. I can't really disagree re: the directionless quality, though. Wherever it's going (and it's virtually impossible to know) it's not going there at either the pace I expected nor in the direction I assumed. I was sure Milligan would have had Rankorr (the human Red Lantern, who is utterly the Danny Franks of the piece - a literate, intelligent fellow who ends up engaged in bloody conflict motivated by the death of his brother - all he needs is a bleedin' diary!) arrive on the scene much sooner, and then chart his relationship with his new, monstrous mentor. It hasn't really gone that way, instead dwelling heavily on internecine blood-letting (shades of X-Statix?), unexpected crossovers and self-reflexive delving into its own arcane continuity. I remember wondering, when this was first announced, where Milligan was going to take it all, since it seemed such a limiting mini-series-suited concept - and I still don't know where he's taking it. It remains baffling yet compelling though: I don't miss an issue, and I've ditched most of the New 52 titles now (and am, frankly, getting ready to ditch a whole lot more over at Marvel - am on a bit of a purge at present.)

The art though... appalling. Bleez in particular seems determined to strike every Liefeld-esque twisted-spine stick-her-ass-out-for-the-camera pose imaginable, all of which would, contrary to intention, struggle to raise a stiffy in a hormonely-overloaded fifteen-year old.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 July, 2012, 09:43:44 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 29 July, 2012, 09:11:05 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 29 July, 2012, 08:36:03 PM
I was sure Milligan would have had Rankorr (the human Red Lantern, who is utterly the Danny Franks of the piece - a literate, intelligent fellow who ends up engaged in bloody conflict motivated by the death of his brother - all he needs is a bleedin' diary!) arrive on the scene much sooner, and then chart his relationship with his new, monstrous mentor.

I thought it was you Greg, but didn't want to assign opinions to you if I wasn't sure. Its such a good comparison as I've read it today I kept coming back to it and I too thought that The Earth Red Lantern would fulfill a Danny Frank's type role. The other echos of Bad Company that rattled through my head is the way the monster has to try to hold together this group of other monsters. Yeah powerful and terrible but kept in check by fear of the bigger animal (though Red Lanterns did do some really interesting things with that). Finally the missons to vent their rage against forces even worse than them, or committing vile acts, the reader isn't meant to pretend its pleasant, but no-one is meant to they have any sympathy with the 'victims', shades of many battles with the Krool...

... the more I talk about it the more I know this is now officially going on my trade waiting list.

Do you think Milligan is doing it consciously, by which I mean Bad Company was the... well Bad Company for the 'Battle' and the British war comic generation, and Red Lantern is the Bad Company, very deliberately, for the superhero readers?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 29 July, 2012, 10:16:35 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 29 July, 2012, 09:43:44 PM
Do you think Milligan is doing it consciously, by which I mean Bad Company was the... well Bad Company for the 'Battle' and the British war comic generation, and Red Lantern is the Bad Company, very deliberately, for the superhero readers?

I think it's a very good question, Colin, and it is interesting to hear you drawing further parallels with Bad Company yourself. I sometimes suspect I have a tendency to see Bad Company-related motifs in Milligan's writing simply because BC is my favourite comic ever, rather than because they're actually there, so thanks for mitigating my mania. ;) As for how consciously Milligan is doing this - I would really struggle to answer that, 'cos his approach to mainstream comics remains an enigma (pun intended) to me. Is he trying to modify his style to suit what he thinks would appeal to a mainstream sensibility, but his quirks still show through, no matter how much he tries to dial them down? Is he being subversive, beneath the cloak of commercial success? Is he himself not entirely sure where he's going? Damned if I know! Best guess - I don't think he's deliberately trying to pull a Bad Company, I think it's just that you get to a certain stage as a writer when the themes that interest you most will always emerge in some form or another in anything you do. Bit like how if you told Chris Claremont to write a new script, you'd immediately get a story about mind-control (and sexual ambiguity.)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: douglaswolk on 30 July, 2012, 05:37:15 PM
Anybody reading Dark Avengers at the moment? There's a bit of a Dredd homage going on in the most recent issue, and the suggestion that we might get more of it next time...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 July, 2012, 07:39:38 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 08/01/12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-08-01/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1789
2000 AD #1790
2000 AD #1791
ABSALOM GHOSTS OF LONDON GN (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=8902) - If you're into super-natural crime-thrillers this book's for you. Really cool artwork to boot.
HYPERNATURALS #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13132) - Oh man is this series G.E.W.D. GEWD! Abnett/Lanning ownzone.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #325
MEGA MAN TP VOL 03 RETURN OF DR. WILY (http://comics.ign.com/articles/121/1216303p1.html) - For anyone wondering where all the all-ages super-hero comics have gone, I point this book as a fantastic example that they still exist.
MIND MGMT #3 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-015?page=0) - I'm not sure I like this series. Its hard to describe my feelings about it. There's a major twist coming, and it feels far too telegraphed
RASL #15 - Final issue, took a long time coming yet feels too soon. Does that make any sense? Hope it raps up well.
SAVAGE THE GUVNOR GN
STRONTIUM DOG LIFE & DEATH OF JOHNNY ALPHA GN
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ULTIMATE COLLECTED HC VOL 03 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13084)
TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #82 (http://www.mtv.com/geek/comic/issue/4377/transformers-regeneration-one-82.jhtml) - Okay, here's a surprise. I picked up Regeneration One 81 on a whim, having never read the original Marvel Comics series. I'm not even that big of a Transformers fan. But good gravy was this really REALLY good! If you're looking for old school sci-fi action this is the place.

Oh god five graphic novels in one week, gonna kill me!

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 31 July, 2012, 06:43:50 AM
So no Judge Dredd: Inferno for you Adventurer?

In addition to House Of Tharg publications this week is looking like

ACTION COMICS #12
ANIMAL MAN #12
BOYS #69
DIAL H #4
FURY MAX #5
GARTH ENNIS NINJETTES #6
RED LANTERNS #12
SHADOW #4
STORMWATCH #12
SWAMP THING #12


Stevie just may need to pawn a kidney for this lot.

Quote from: Greg M. on 29 July, 2012, 10:16:35 PM
I think it's a very good question, Colin, and it is interesting to hear you drawing further parallels with Bad Company yourself. I sometimes suspect I have a tendency to see Bad Company-related motifs in Milligan's writing simply because BC is my favourite comic ever, rather than because they're actually there, so thanks for mitigating my mania. ;)

Not just limited to Colin or yourself Greg. Bad Comapany imeediately left to mind with the alien torturers  on the opening page of the first issue..

Both hands way up  in the stratosphere in agreeance on the art.

But he's been kicking Stevieself for leaving both Animal Man & Shade the Changing Man on the shelf at the time because neither met the high standard he's come to expect as a squaxx.  So the  art  not always being as good as the prog is something he now accepts as  part & parcel with US comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 July, 2012, 07:00:08 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 31 July, 2012, 06:43:50 AM
So no Judge Dredd: Inferno for you Adventurer?

Two fold problem.

One.I've become rather turned off on S&S trades due to crappy cover stock and *shudder* miss-matched spines in many cases.
Two. Not an Ennis fan as a rule, so I'm not running out to but it any time soon.

It'll turn up in a casefiles sooner or later, right? So I'd rather not double dip if I can help it. Especially on a story I'm not super interested in.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 31 July, 2012, 07:26:16 AM
If it's a dose of Ennis that you're baulking at then you'll have no problems with the Grant Morrison on script duties here.

& whilst Inferno itself is casefiled that isn't the (ahem) case with Millar's prequel Purgatory, also included in this volume.

That's Purgatory Adventurer.

PURGATORY.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 July, 2012, 07:29:21 AM
Good news then, I got the Purgatory floppy with Meg 322. Haven't read it yet due to Millar not ranking much higher then Ennis, especially on Dredd. But I might get to it soon.

Morrison, eh? My mistake, still not really chomping at the bit to own it stand alone. I'll get to it in Casefiles someday.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 August, 2012, 05:55:31 AM
God damn it my shop got shorted on Strontium Dog: The Life and Death of god damn there are a lot of words in this title... and Absalom wasn't even on the shipping manifest for this week.

So that's worrying, for a number of reasons.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 06 August, 2012, 08:05:44 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 08-08-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-08-08/)

My Pulls
CARDBOARD GN - New Doug Tennapel book! That's all I need to know.
FAIREST #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13199) - I'm not actually sure I like what Willingham has done with Lumi the Snow Queen, but it sure does look good with Jimenez on art.
GOLD DIGGER #140 - I think my experment to try this series is a resounding flop. This is series is just not for me. Which is sad, because its core concept and characters seem like they could be fun. If it wasn't completely bogged down with geeky pop-culture references. Which is fine in moderation, but not when you actually rip off characters to add to your supporting cast. Which is what this series seems to do regularly.
LEGION LOST #12 (http://comicbook.com/blog/2012/08/04/dc-comics-exclusive-preview-legion-lost-12/) - Still an entertaining if flawed series. I'm digging Tom DeFalco on writing.
PUNK ROCK JESUS #2 - I have mixed feelings about this series. On one hand Sean Murphy is a phenomena artist, and I'm really loving this series black & white style. I do feel its taking some really easy shots at corporations, religion, and reality TV viewers. Which is unfortunate because you can do interesting things with those things.
RESURRECTION MAN #12 - Really pissed off that this got cancelled. But I'm with it too the end.
SCOTT PILGRIM COLOR HARDCOVER, VOL. 1: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE - I never bought this series when it was coming out in paperback, I wasn't interested until I saw the movie. But I do love HCs, so this new edition of the series is perfect for me.
THE MASSIVE #3 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-030?page=0) - Really liking this series.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 07 August, 2012, 12:50:33 AM
I'll be chancing my arm on the first Moebius/Jodorowsky collaboration Eyes of the Cat and Thor: Unkillable Thunder Christ from Moonstone this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 August, 2012, 08:19:52 AM
Did no one check out 'Think Tank' from Top Cow? It sounded interesting but as it was scheduled as only a 4 issue mini I gave it a pass. It would seem that will now not be the case and it will in fact be a lot longer, possibly ongoing and so my interest has returned.

Anyone try it?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 August, 2012, 01:45:50 AM
Absalom Ghosts of London turned up today, so that's a relief. Still MIA on Strontium Dog TLaDoJA though.


As for Think Tank, I checked out a preview (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13143) and... it actually sound kinda interesting. If I wasn't completely saturated with comic pulls I might check it out. Digging its black & white style.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 08 August, 2012, 06:46:33 AM
That's a relief on Absolam there Adeventurer. Re: Strontium Dog: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz... ummm, Diamond...  ::)

Stevie's debit card is sorry to report that we received ALL of the House Of Tharg publications slated for delivery last week as well as that metric tonne of gNu 52 titles on his pull list.

Thankfully this week should be only be Slaine: Treasures of Britain should give his PIN number time to recuperate.

So at this stage our Progs Still Outstanding Through Diamond are:

1778
1786
1787
1788


How does that compare with your LCS?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 August, 2012, 07:33:39 AM
I've got Progs up through 1791 (of which 1787 - 1791 came in last week)

Though 1779 never arrived at my shop. But it did arrive a few towns over at another shop, so I picked it up there. 1765 was another one that never arrived, had to get it online at a huge mark up (latter I found out there was a copy just laying around at the other shop. Whoops)

I... wouldn't get my hopes up, and start hunting them down elsewhere.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 August, 2012, 10:34:00 AM
Bumper hail this week and while there's a lot of DC in it there's a lot of evidence that my attempts to move away from the mainstream (well to an extent) is working and more importantly improving my enjoyment of the comics I get.

My DC stuff was on fine form too mind. Swamp Thing and Animal Man were great, I gave a little sigh at the reveal of our two heroes appearing in 'Rotworld' (what else I was expecting though I don't know), the Earth shattering events mean that we know over the next few issues, however long, a reveal is on its way to undo it all. Still its the journey not the destination we're here to enjoy I guess. JLI ends much as its always been and I for one enjoy it and will miss it. Resurrection Man sets up its own ending wonderfully, Green Arrow is hanging in there... just, it'll be the next to go I suspect, if Frankenstein doesn't get there first, its fun and I enjoy it, but if something has to go...we'll see. Batman continues to be great fun as do Batwing and Earth 2. Action Comics has really turned a corner and I'm loving it while Morrison is on board (issue 16 I believe).

Its the other stuff though that the highlights live however. The Planet of the Apes Annual was fine but not great, mind really enjoyed the story by the new ongoing so that's a boost (still curse you all for not... I'll never going to get over the cancellation of PotAs am I!). The Shadow is fun, but I've learnt that Ennis is only doing one arc I kinda wish I'd skipped this, still we'll see who takes over. My new try was It Girl and it was great fun, it means I'm going to end up tracking down the Madman stuff, kinda always wanted an in and this could well be it. Rasl had a fantastic ending and I can't wait to read this in one go. Great series, looking forward to whatever Jeff Smith moves on to.

Creator Owned Heroes and The Massive are the highlights. Okay so American Muscle hasn't lived up to its promise and is just a generic post apocalypse story, but it fun, really enjoying Trigger Girl 6 though, very 2000ad love it and the whole format for the series is one to be applauded and one I hope the comic buying public get behind. I've said it before but its worth repeating this is the comic Clint should have been! The Massive is just wonderful. I know people say its very slow but it has a real atmosphere and a sense of the openness of the sea, you can almost taste the salt in the air. Love it and it always dangles something new it leave you hankering for whatever comes next.

Great hail.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 14 August, 2012, 08:32:22 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 08-15-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-08-15/)

My Pulls

BUTCHER BAKER RIGHTEOUS MAKER #8 - About damn time this came out. The last memory of this title was it coming out last freaking year!
EVERYBODY LOVES TANK GIRL #2 (http://titanmagazines.com/t/tank-girl/features/featured/everybody-loves-tank-girl-issue-2-preview-art/)
EXTERMINATION #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13234) - This is a really REALLY good series. Between this and Hypernaturals Boom's got a pretty solid pair of super-hero comics.
GOLD DIGGER #141
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #12 - Still digging this series over-all. Trouble is its not great. And... it really should be great. It can be great, its been great before.
SAGA #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13251) - Still trucking along as one of the best new series this year. BKV finally created a series I'm ready to see through to the end.
SAUCER COUNTRY #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13263) - This issues suppose to be a kind of act break, going into real world alien abduction myth. Could be interesting.
SUPREME #66 - Uh... stay tuned for the next Savage FINcast.
THE SHADE #11 - Can't believe we're down to the last two issues of this amazing series. This issue should wrap up the main story arc, with the next issue another Time's Past story to finish it off. Fraser Irving's artwork on this arc has been nothing short of enchanting. Love that guy.
THE WALKING DEAD #101 - I had sort of mixed feeling about last issue's big shocker (mostly in how the shock didn't really feel like a punch) so we'll see where this is going.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 August, 2012, 06:52:52 PM
Running late this week... fortunately its an easy week for me

NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 08-22-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-08-22/)

MY PULLS
2000 AD #1787
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #15 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-284?page=0)
FABLES #120 - This arc has been CREEPY AS FUCK. God damn last issue.
INVINCIBLE #94 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13235) - I'm really digging all this Robot/Monster Girl stuff, but the way its being presented does seem to be drawing the present day set story way out.
MIND MGMT #4 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-016?page=0) - I don't trust that dolphin. No sir.
PLANETOID #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13332) - Not as sophisitcated as Prophet or Manhattan Projects. But its still a fine Sci-fi funny book with slick artwork.

COVER GALLERY

(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/43/1787a.th.jpg) (http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/43/1787a.jpg) (http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6749/darkhorsepresents15.th.jpg) (http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6749/darkhorsepresents15.jpg) (http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/8895/invincible94.th.jpg) (http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/8895/invincible94.jpg) (http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9587/mindmgmt4.th.jpg) (http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9587/mindmgmt4.jpg) (http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7063/planetoid3.th.jpg) (http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7063/planetoid3.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 August, 2012, 08:23:47 PM
Really looking forward to picking up Rocketeer - Cargo of Doom
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 24 August, 2012, 11:40:03 PM
Progs 1792, 1793, and Meg 226 all turned up for me this week btw

Also my MIA copy of Strontium Dog - OMGWTF: BBQ finally arrived. The great national crisis is officially over. *phew*
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 August, 2012, 08:38:33 PM
Small haul this week, but (almost) perfectly formed. The only disappointment was actually the issue I was most looking forward to. Rocketeer - Cargo of Doom was okay but very much set up. After what I've been reading by Mark Waid of late I expected more, which was probably unfair. The rest where all gems.

Wonder Woman with its booming ending, Batman Inc with its delayed delights, All Star Western with its one eyed wonders, Fatale with its seedy pleasures all over shadowed by Zorro Rides Again Matt Wagner and the increasingly brilliant John K Synder III (what a name) have flashed their blades and set up a thrilling finale with a quite stunning penultimate episode. Going to miss this one (almost as much as me Apes!).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 26 August, 2012, 10:39:43 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 25 August, 2012, 08:38:33 PM
Fatale with its seedy pleasures

I re-read all of the previous issues in one sitting prior to reading the latest issue.  Definitely improved my already high opinion of this title.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 August, 2012, 06:50:48 AM
Quote from: Davek on 26 August, 2012, 10:39:43 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 25 August, 2012, 08:38:33 PM
Fatale with its seedy pleasures

I re-read all of the previous issues in one sitting prior to reading the latest issue.  Definitely improved my already high opinion of this title.

Yeah I got the first story in trade and reading it in one go was a delight. Have read the last two in real time while I've enjoyed it I do wonder if its a title best tradewaited? We'll see. Intrigued to see what Brubaker has lined up next, now he's done with Marvel. Alas we'll have top wait until the end of the year to find out apparently.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 27 August, 2012, 08:07:54 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 27 August, 2012, 06:50:48 AM

Yeah I got the first story in trade and reading it in one go was a delight. Have read the last two in real time while I've enjoyed it I do wonder if its a title best tradewaited? We'll see. Intrigued to see what Brubaker has lined up next, now he's done with Marvel. Alas we'll have top wait until the end of the year to find out apparently.

Fatale is great. The latest two issues with the new arc has kicked it into Criminal level of goodness!

Apparently they've decided to expand the series a little so it's gone from something like 16 issues to 20 or so. Brubaker's also got some TV and film work in the line so I'm not sure how much of his newly free time is actually going to be comics related. I presume he's going to stick with Fatale for the next year or so and hopefully start on a new Criminal arc.

I'm curious as to whether he'll keep Criminal at Icon or move it to Image.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 August, 2012, 04:07:44 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 08-29-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-08-22/)

MY PULLS
2000 AD #1788
2000 AD #1792 - Return of Andy Diggle to his series Lenny Zero, also the start of the eagerly awaited Aquila, which was previewed waaaaaay back in December 2011. Really strong Prog right now.
2000 AD #1793
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #326 - Kinda eh right now. Not really any strips exciting me. Which seems to be the Meg's biggest problem in general. Snapshot isn't really as great as I would have hoped. Concidering its Diggle and Jock that's kinda disapointing. Still love the bagged reprints though!
MUDMAN #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13418) - Yeah! Mudman! YAY!
PROPHET #28 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13385) - This. Book.
SPACEMAN #9 (http://www.comixology.com/Spaceman-9-of-9/digital-comic/JUN120288) - Final issue for me I think. I had high hopes for this series, and it started out intriguing with good world building but it just because a little too incomprehensible for its own good.
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13411) - Now this series is pretty good. If a little too strung out. But damn does it have some nice art.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 August, 2012, 08:15:05 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 28 August, 2012, 04:07:44 AM

MUDMAN #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13418) - Yeah! Mudman! YAY!....

SPACEMAN #9 (http://www.comixology.com/Spaceman-9-of-9/digital-comic/JUN120288) - Final issue for me I think. I had high hopes for this series, and it started out intriguing with good world building but it just because a little too incomprehensible for its own good.


Indeed Mudman YAY!

As for Spaceman I think its the last issue for everyone as its a nine issue mini (? as ever I await correction). I'm certainly looking forward to reading it in one go as I suspect that will help a great deal. Wish I'd trade waited but so be it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 August, 2012, 08:38:37 AM
Azzarello has said that more Spaceman minis are likely in the future.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 August, 2012, 11:53:06 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 28 August, 2012, 08:38:37 AM
Azzarello has said that more Spaceman minis are likely in the future.
Haven't picked up on that. Hopefully on a re-read this will read as well as I hope it will and future series will be trade waited for sure. Could be good news that there's more!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 30 August, 2012, 09:36:58 PM
Prophet and Deadwardians for me this week. Grabbed the Simpsons one shot Lil Homer as well (the Ralph Wiggum issue earlier this year will probably be my fave comic of 2012).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 01 September, 2012, 04:06:35 PM
Thought Spaceman was a bit of a let-down, the final page a WTF? (Can anyone explain why he was off planet for the final panel), it just never felt future-dystopia after the initial boat stuff in issue 0. Infact minus the boats it could have been set in modern Chicago. The Spacemen themselves weren't really explored as an identity but were mere character types 'bad ass amoral spaceman' v 'good kind simpleton spaceman'.

Shame, nice art, some interesting initial concepts but pretty quickly ran into a Fox-news car chase and dated celebrity culture / media riff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 September, 2012, 07:34:26 PM
Quote from: BPP on 01 September, 2012, 04:06:35 PM
Thought Spaceman was a bit of a let-down, the final page a WTF? (Can anyone explain why he was off planet for the final panel), it just never felt future-dystopia after the initial boat stuff in issue 0. Infact minus the boats it could have been set in modern Chicago. The Spacemen themselves weren't really explored as an identity but were mere character types 'bad ass amoral spaceman' v 'good kind simpleton spaceman'.

Shame, nice art, some interesting initial concepts but pretty quickly ran into a Fox-news car chase and dated celebrity culture / media riff.

Well, I think it was [spoiler]a metaphor, not litteral. Remember Orson has been having unexplained flashbacks to a Mars mission that never happened the whole time, so that last page plays into that. Also Tara = Terra. So the whole thing about finding/rescuing Tara, is kind of a metaphorical journey for getting back to Earth? I don't know, I also felt the series was rather confusing on conveying its core themes.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 September, 2012, 11:56:23 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 09-05-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-09-05/)

MY PULLS
FAIREST #7 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13483) - We were suppose to have a new Cinderella Super-Spy arc starting this issue, but with Chris Robinson's exit from DC that ain't happening. So we'll see how well this replacement story stacks up.
GUARDING THE GLOBE #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13437) - The Guarding the Globe was very sloppy IMO, and I'm not sure if it was actually a good series (at least compared to other Kirkman super-hero fare) but with Phil Hester and Todd Nauck as regular writer/artist this can't help but be awesome!
SAVAGE DRAGON #181 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13504) - Way too long since 180. But always worth the wait.
THE HYPERNATURALS #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13480) - English doesn't have a word to properly describe how good this series is shaping up to be.
THE TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #83 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13460) - Most unexpected break-out hit for me this year. There's just something so... classic about how this series presents itself. Sci-fi action is rarely this fun and twisted.

A small, but incredibly STRONG week of comics if I do say so.

COVER GALLERY

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8858/fairest7.th.jpg) (http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8858/fairest7.jpg) (http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4459/guardingtheglobe1665x10.th.jpg) (http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4459/guardingtheglobe1665x10.jpg) (http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1589/hypernaturals3.th.jpg) (http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1589/hypernaturals3.jpg) (http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1513/savagedragon181.th.jpg) (http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1513/savagedragon181.jpg) (http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/5756/transformersregen83.th.jpg) (http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/5756/transformersregen83.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 06 September, 2012, 06:42:47 PM
Animal Man #0 does a good job of linking Grant Morrison's 'Cosmic Tailors' to Lemiere's current version of AM. Very interesting revelation about Buddy's role in the whole 'Avatar of the Red' affair.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 September, 2012, 09:40:23 PM
Well there was some right old buffers in my bag this week so I'll get them out the way before I get to the good stuff. Green Arrow 0 was absolute tosh and poppycock, a bloody dreadful comic. Since it was a fill in and not by Nocenti I'll not hold it against the series but really its on the brink already. Next month could be bust for this one. Justice League International Annual 1 was similarly awful and a rotten way to end the series. Spaceman I'll spare judgement on until I've read it all. Certainly though this has not been a title that believes every comic could be someones first and was pretty impenetrable.

Then I read Popeye 4 and the world felt better already. Batwing 0 shows that Judd Winick (see Green Arrow 0 so the counter argument) can write decent comics, but then I have a big soft spot for this series that means my perspective on it sucks. All by other DC fare, all 0's, were really good fun this week Earth 2, Swamp Thing, Action Comics, Animal Man in that order of spiffingness I think (Animal Man being the Zenith).

Creator Owned Comics continues to be a trimuph with the conclusions to its first two stories in issue 4. American Muscle was solid and fun but Triggergirl 6 really shouldn't have worked but was bloody great, loved it.

Top of the pile however sees a mighty talentfest duel for top spot between Mudman 5 and Planet of the Apes - Cataclysm 1, the latter of which has shut up my moaning about the previous ongoing getting canceled by being a frankly stella opening. I think Mudman just gets top spot not by virtue of being an absolutely brilliant comic, which it is and if anybody isn't reading it they chuffin' well should, rather because it has a cute 2000ad cameo.

Overall the good far outweighs the bad.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 September, 2012, 10:08:18 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK 09-12-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-09-12/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1794
2000 AD #1795
2000 AD #1796
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #327
LEGION LOST #0 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13556) - I... still... like? this series? I'm so mixed about it. If Tellus would just stop talking like Yoda it'd be pretty great.
PUNK ROCK JESUS #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13572) - Still not sure exactly what this series is ABOUT, but it sure is great.
RESURRECTION MAN #0 (http://ifanboy.com/articles/exclusive-preview-resurrection-man-0/) - Rest in peace Resurrection Man, you were a fun little series.
SAUCER COUNTRY #7 - Still a pretty interesting series. But I'm looking at another round of cut backs, and this could be a casualty.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13546) - This series continues to blow my mind.
THE MASSIVE #4 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-031?page=0) - This one I'm still on the fence about. Another possible cut in the next few months.
THE SHADE #12 - And so concludes one of the finest maxi-series in recent memory. James Robinson's still got it. Hopefully this will put all that flack he got for 'writing' Cry for Justice to bed.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 11 September, 2012, 07:24:40 PM
Manhattan Projects and Punk Rock Jesus for me this week. 

Manhattan Projects has steadily got better IMO.  I'm not a massive fan of the art myself, and there doesnt seem to be a really strong central story to keep you interested...but despite that it does seem to be building up to something.

Punk Rock Jesus - the art on this oozes quality, and I'm interested to see what happens to J2 as he grows up.  The Irish Republican character feels a bit out of place and one dimensional though, despite his back story (which are pages I've really enjoyed).


Had toyed with returning to the Prog with 1800 (after about 15 years!) but decided against it due to less than favourable reviews and not being overly impressed after flicking through 1799.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 11 September, 2012, 10:47:39 PM
Punk Rock Jesus has a terrible script. Both female central characters are overly-sexualised in appearance and the 'Orish IRA' background stuff is as laughable as the infamous Sons Of Anarchy Belfast escapade. There is some top-notch art and its lovely to see a yank comic in B&W but really the whole thing has been bobbins.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 September, 2012, 05:21:03 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 09-19-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-09-19/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1797
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #16 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-285?page=0)
EXTERMINATION #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13605) - Such a great little series. Though I felt Promethean got rubbed out a little too easily last episode, I'd hoped he'd stick around for a little while, but otherwise great series!
FABLES #121 - This. Arc. Owns. That is all.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #0 (http://www.dccollectors.com/2012/09/comics-preview-legion-of-super-heroes-0/) - Curious what Levitz is going to do with this issue 0 issue. Set up the next arc I'm sure. Fatal Five probably.
NAOKI URASAWA 20TH CENTURY BOYS, VOL 22 - Final volume. Its been a long time coming. What a wild ride. This series is something special. There's still a two volume epilogue, 21ST CENTURY BOYS to come though before its done done.
THE WALKING DEAD #102 - I'm not sure if I'm really feeling any tension in this arc. Have I finally tired of Walking Dead? Come on Kirkman, WOW me like you used to do.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 September, 2012, 08:28:24 PM
Well this weeks pulls (I only get in to my LCS once every two weekend typically by the way) does nothing to dispell the impression that I have that I enjoy my none big two books (well its really just DC these days though a couple of the Marvel Now releases intrigue me... which I may post about separately actually...anyway).

Not that the DC stuff is terrible mind, Batman 0 was a little flat for me, though I enjoyed the back up. Wonder Woman 0 felt disposable but enjoyable, was war meant to be Azzarello? Frankenstein 0 was solid and Catwoman 0 was a nice Nocenti number, hopefully this will suit her more that Green Arrow appears to be so far. Resurrection Man 0 was a pretty disappointing end, or lack there of for the series. oh it ended things but I kinda hoped they'd be bolder in how they did that. Still wrapped things up and ticked all the boxes I guess.

Elsewhere The Shadow is being dropped after 6, post Ennis I susepct there won't be enough to keep me around, though I will check out reviews to see if the later issues offer anything worthwhile but knowing nowt about the fella coming in I'm not committing to it. As it is its an okay read just not the most compelling I've read by Garth Ennis.

That aside winners all round really. It Girl 2 is fantastic fun and Rocketeer - Cargo of Doom 2 really kicks into gear this month and was brill. The Massive (4) continues to be one of my favourite reads each month. I've read reviews bemoaning the slow pacing but I find it suits the tone and atmosphere of the piece. it somehow captures the vast open spaces of the oceans perfectly and this week is a wonderful balance.

Finally got my first issue of L'il Depressed Boy (13) and it was as much fun as the various previews I'd read had suggested it would be. I've missed this sort of book from my collecting, slice of life, reflective and personal. It feels very like the sort of late 80s, early 90's autobiographical stuff I used to enjoy so much, so superbly observed. Just more whimsical and with less confessions about wanking. Really glad myself a go on that one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 September, 2012, 06:18:47 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 09-26-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-09-26/)

My Pulls
GOLD DIGGER #142 - Last issue for me. Checking this series out was an experiment in trying to get into a long running series. Unfortunatley... its a very sloppy and convoluted series. Which is too bad, because its core nugget could have made for a great action/comedy series.
INVINCIBLE #95 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13601) - Love this arc.
MIND MGMT #5 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-019?page=0) - Another last issue. This series isn't 'bad'. Kindt is a bit of a genius. But I just can't seem to get into it. I might revisit it at a latter date.
PROPHET #29 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13721)
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #7 - I think this is the final issue of this series? Its been pretty cool, if a bit over long. Very original. I.N.J. Culbard is a pretty cool artist, and I love the fact that he has a new comic debuting in 2000 AD Prog 1800.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PsychoGoatee on 25 September, 2012, 03:17:28 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 25 September, 2012, 06:18:47 AM
INVINCIBLE #95 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13601) - Love this arc.

Agreed, very cool stuff. And the next arc leading to issue #100 sounds even better! Also, wacky that we both post on seemingly every comic site.  :D

For me this week there's Invincible, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Witchblade, American Vampire, Tarot, Punisher, and Skullkickers. Also I'll give Hack/Slash and Savage Dragon a shoutout.




Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 September, 2012, 08:01:03 PM
Quote from: PsychoGoatee on 25 September, 2012, 03:17:28 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 25 September, 2012, 06:18:47 AM
INVINCIBLE #95 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13601) - Love this arc.

Agreed, very cool stuff. And the next arc leading to issue #100 sounds even better! Also, wacky that we both post on seemingly every comic site.  :D

Yeah, I noticed you posting over on the Image Comics forum recently. :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 25 September, 2012, 08:27:22 PM
Adventure Time, Prophet and New Deadwardians for me (I think it's the penultimate issue of Deadwardians Adventurer).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 October, 2012, 06:59:41 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 10-03-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-10-03/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1798
2000 AD #1799 - The wind down to the big jumping-on-Prog 1800 has been pretty solid. Looks like the 1800 line-up is looking pretty good too.
EVERYBODY LOVES TANK GIRL #3 - Haven't been enjoying this as much as in the past.
FAIREST #8 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13780) - Start of the second major arc of this Fables companion series, this time Rapunzel takes the spot-light.
GUARDING THE GLOBE #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13810) - Liked the first issue, even if its large cast feels a bit unweldly. More Brit is always welcome.
SHAKARA THE DESTROYER TP - One of the most sublime Science Fiction epics of all time's second and final collection. Can't wait to reread the whole series in one go.
THE HYPERNATURALS #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13784) - I say this every issue, but this series just floors me with how good it is.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 October, 2012, 09:30:02 PM
Well two cancellations after this weeks haul and one if them is a real surprise. Green Arrow just felt pretty lost and meandering and the art was simply horrible, so for all my high hopes for this one its gone. I really hope Ann Nocenti does better on Catwoman. I'm also dropping Popeye which really surprises me, I mean really. Why on earth would I drop a comic I really enjoy. I guess its just the fact that by the very nature of the beast you know nothing will develop. It is what it is but one month to the next, like so many great telly shows the reset button will be pressed and we'll not move on. It would seem I don't like that in my comics, Bit weird but even though I enjoyed this months a lot it still felt empty... go figure, not sure I can.

Elsewhere pretty rip snorting haul. Both Morrison titles Action Comics 13 and Batman Inc 0 where crafted superbly by a great writer, even if the later felt a little unnecessary. Batwing 13 and Earth 2 5 were solid superheroics done well and as I've said before sometimes that's all I want. Swamp Thing 13 and Animal Man 13 set Rotworld off to fine starts, though the former felt more accomplished that the slightly steady latter. Jonah Hex 0 was the pick of the bunch. Didn't really add anything new to Jonah's origin but was told superbly and loved it. Was that meant to be Mei Ling at the end there?

Elsewhere Fatale 8 was suitably intriguing, I suspect this one will require a re-read at some point soon though if I'm to keep up. Planet of the Apes - Cataclysm 2 was frankly astonishingly good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 09 October, 2012, 08:29:40 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 10-10-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-10-10/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1800 - Jumping on issue. New serials start here. Judge Dredd. ABC Warriors. Grey Area. And the all-new Brass Sun. All that and a really cool cover by Simon Bisley
2000 AD #1801
LEGION LOST #13 (http://ifanboy.com/articles/exclusive-preview-legion-lost-13/) - This series is just a mess. But I can't bring myself to drop it yet, rumor mill has it (see: Rob Liefield) that its on the cancellation block. So I can live that long.
PUNK ROCK JESUS #4 - This series is a bit of a conundrum for me. Its really banal in the way it skewers religion, corporate greed, and reality TV. But at the same time there's something really special going on. The last couple pages of last issue were just jaw dropping, as the series pulls a serious 180. I can't wait to see where it goes next.
THE MASSIVE #5 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-032?page=0) - I really can't get a read on this series. Five issues in and I'm still not sure if I like it or not. I can't remember any of the main cast's names. That's never a good sign.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #84 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13882) - Still everything I want out of a Transformers comic.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 09 October, 2012, 08:46:17 PM
i'm going for:
Punk Rock Jesus, love the art and the story moves at a pace, yet i still feel it has done nothing but set something up so far

Bloodshot, great so far and the cover this week is amazing https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZP3dB9hmr8JGdoFhg06Z8dwC5pxQTRqU5cntZ0GqY4iTd0Be1

and Batman, i love the joker, end of.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 09 October, 2012, 09:36:39 PM
Punk rock Jesus, Secret Service and last weeks Fatale to pick up. Tempted to get volume 1 of Saga if the price is right in store...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 October, 2012, 12:32:40 AM
I belive Saga is 10 dollars (American) for 6 issues and the first issue was double length. So it's a good value.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 October, 2012, 08:22:55 AM
Yeah I'm tempted by the Saga trade after hearing so many positive things about it. Alas my LCS didn't have it in on Saturday when I went and so I'll have to wait until next time.

Is it really as good as people are saying?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 October, 2012, 08:26:39 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 10 October, 2012, 08:22:55 AM
Yeah I'm tempted by the Saga trade after hearing so many positive things about it. Alas my LCS didn't have it in on Saturday when I went and so I'll have to wait until next time.

Is it really as good as people are saying?

Keep in mind, this is coming from someone who lost interest in Y-The Last Man and Ex Machina early on in their runs and dropped both titles from his pulls.


SAGA is AMAZING.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JamesC on 10 October, 2012, 09:53:17 AM
What's SAGA about then? Not old people going on holiday I hope!


A newish title I can recommend is X-O Manowar. The whole Valiant line is being re-booted and I tried this out as it was on a Comixology sale. It's great and has a bit of a 2000AD vibe (the last issue had Ninjak in who was well cool!)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 October, 2012, 09:56:54 AM
Quote from: JamesC on 10 October, 2012, 09:53:17 AM
What's SAGA about then? Not old people going on holiday I hope!

What is Saga? ...well its the story of two young parents and their new born girl, and the trials and tribulations of being a family.

All set against a background of an interstellar war in a universe that's equal parts super technology and magic. BKV has called it Star Wars meets Romeo & Juliet.

If you're a fan of the madness 2000 AD brings to the table, you'll be right at home.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 October, 2012, 10:46:30 AM
I would heartedly recommend the Saga trade to any 2000AD reader.
If it really is only a tenner for the first 6 issues- absolute bargain.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tombo on 10 October, 2012, 06:22:40 PM
I also heartily endorse Saga.  Picked up the trade today for only £7.99.  Sadly there's no extras, not even a covers gallery.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 10 October, 2012, 09:05:40 PM
Got Saga for £7.99 minus 10%.  Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tombo on 10 October, 2012, 10:08:04 PM
Quote from: Tombo on 10 October, 2012, 06:22:40 PM
I also heartily endorse Saga.  Picked up the trade today for only £7.99.  Sadly there's no extras, not even a covers gallery.

And I lie, there is a covers gallery of sorts.  The cover for each issue is shown at the start of each chapter.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 10 October, 2012, 10:41:06 PM
Bought the Saga trade today too. Last week I picked up the fantastic first volumes of both The Manhattan Projects and Glory. Image are on a bit of a high at the minute with all these brilliant series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 10 October, 2012, 10:42:12 PM
I also picked up Chris Ware's newest joint 'Building Stories'  ;)  Bit of a challenge to get it home but it looks absolutely stunning.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 10 October, 2012, 11:24:17 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 10 October, 2012, 10:41:06 PM
Bought the Saga trade today too. Last week I picked up the fantastic first volumes of both The Manhattan Projects and Glory. Image are on a bit of a high at the minute with all these brilliant series.

Wow! Is the Saga trade out already mate? I really need to add that to my shopping list! : )
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 11 October, 2012, 12:51:20 AM
Quote from: Mabs on 10 October, 2012, 11:24:17 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 10 October, 2012, 10:41:06 PM
Bought the Saga trade today too. Last week I picked up the fantastic first volumes of both The Manhattan Projects and Glory. Image are on a bit of a high at the minute with all these brilliant series.

Wow! Is the Saga trade out already mate? I really need to add that to my shopping list! : )

Came out today, Mabs!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 11 October, 2012, 01:14:29 AM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 11 October, 2012, 12:51:20 AM
Quote from: Mabs on 10 October, 2012, 11:24:17 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 10 October, 2012, 10:41:06 PM
Bought the Saga trade today too. Last week I picked up the fantastic first volumes of both The Manhattan Projects and Glory. Image are on a bit of a high at the minute with all these brilliant series.

Wow! Is the Saga trade out already mate? I really need to add that to my shopping list! : )

Came out today, Mabs!

You're lucky mate, 'cos it looks like i'll have to wait a little while longer. Amazon says 23rd, but i'll most likely pre-order. I checked out the pics for Building Stories (over at the other forum) and it looks absolutely awesome! :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 October, 2012, 08:29:59 AM
Quote from: Mabs on 11 October, 2012, 01:14:29 AM

You're lucky mate, 'cos it looks like i'll have to wait a little while longer. Amazon says 23rd, but i'll most likely pre-order.

Yeah cos it takes them two weeks, or normally longer to weld on those bloody Titan price stickers!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 October, 2012, 10:23:41 AM
Goes without saying (from me), but anyone interested in giving 'Saga' a go but are on the fence should check out the free 1st issue on Comixology.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 11 October, 2012, 08:49:55 PM
Finished Saga Vol 1 a few mins ago.  Its worth a read - the art is great, the story OK.  For such a big galaxy though the world that is being created feels a little empty IMO. Prophet on the other hand...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 11 October, 2012, 10:12:14 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 11 October, 2012, 10:23:41 AM
Goes without saying (from me), but anyone interested in giving 'Saga' a go but are on the fence should check out the free 1st issue on Comixology.

I just did a little while ago! First impressions? Really good. The art by Fiona Staples is really brilliant. The story and the dialogue by Vaughan is very adult orientated just like Y - and very enjoyable to boot. I read somewhere that Vaughan wrote Saga in a way that it would be hard for Hollywood to adapt (what with all the business with Y), and he's got it spot on in my view. Just the opening scene grabs you by the scruff of the neck, and you realise this is one sci-fi saga which is very different from Star Wars or Star Trek indeed! :D I will definitely purchase the trade as I wanted more after the 1st issue!

I also read Invincible #1 while I was at it (again it was free), I really enjoyed the premise. And so thats another comic I look forward to reading down the line.

On another note, i'm STILL waiting for my copy of Y The Last Man Book 3 to be delivered - its been more than 6 days now, and i've a feeling those bas*ards at Royal Mail might've 'misplaced' it.  :-X
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 13 October, 2012, 02:33:27 AM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 10 October, 2012, 10:42:12 PM
I also picked up Chris Ware's newest joint 'Building Stories'  ;)  Bit of a challenge to get it home but it looks absolutely stunning.

Didn't ship to Auxtralia this week so consider Stevie jealous as

Shakara the Destroyer did though.

But has anyone else seen either Judge Dredd: Cry of the Werewolf or Glyn Dillon's Nao of Brown through Diamond yet? Both allegedly shipped last week.

This sudden surge of progs in the correct order on a regular basis are a bit tasty, aren't they. You'd think that there was a fillum coming out or summat.  ;)

Looks like Diamond will be returning to monthly prog packs as of Prog 1808 going by Previews.

Beyond the House of Tharg it was just Crossed Badlands #15 with the first part of David Hine's arc for Stevie this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 October, 2012, 09:26:19 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 10-17-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-10-17/)

My Pulls
CYBER FORCE #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13884) - Its FREE. So why the hell not?
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #328
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #13 (http://ifanboy.com/articles/preview-legion-of-superheroes-13/) - Love these Steve Lightle covers. And Scott Kolins on interiors is nice too.
SAUCER COUNTRY #8 - Series might be starting to lose my interest. We'll see where it is by issue 12. It still LOOKS really good.
SAVAGE DRAGON #182 - Will the new Overlord finally be revealed? I sure hope so. I have my theories that need to be put to the test.
THE WALKING DEAD #103 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=68595)

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Daveycandlish on 17 October, 2012, 10:56:01 AM
Oooh a Mudman collection? I'll be having that! Apart from the latest Chew and American Vampire there's not much else to interest me
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 17 October, 2012, 03:50:00 PM
Anyone still reading Punk Rock Jesus? Oh man I don't think I've read such a bad comic in years. Couldn't decide what was worse - the awful shoehorn anti-christian lessons, the hilarious weird Belfast IRA history or the finale of 'jesus' vs the media. Actually looking forward to the next issue to see if he can continue the hoary ineptness of it all.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 October, 2012, 03:52:44 PM
Weird I'd heard nothing but good things about Punk Rock Jesus... so was I mishearing?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 17 October, 2012, 03:57:39 PM
The guy can draw (although its definitely suffering from being overworked now) but the plot was simply dumb at the start (much like Spaceman riffing on a anti-media corporation vibe) but in the latest issue all the potentially 'oh god, don't go there' stuff has blown up spectacularly. Its hilariously bad quasi-teen angst rebellion tosh.

If you ever cringed at the 'Orish' bits of Sons Of Anarchy, you'll fall off your chair at this take on it. But even that pales beside the 'must offend Christians' nonsense.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 17 October, 2012, 06:07:44 PM
I don't think Punk Rock Jesus is that bad.  Granted, the way in which the themes of religion and media are being dealt with in the title are a little basic, and some of the dialogue is a bit wooden.  But the gorgeous art just about makes up for it.  You could say that the creator has bitten off a bit more than he could chew regarding the subject matter.  The last page of Issue 3 looked great.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 17 October, 2012, 06:16:23 PM
Quote from: Davek on 17 October, 2012, 06:07:44 PM
The last page of Issue 3 looked great.

Issue 4 I mean.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 17 October, 2012, 07:58:24 PM
I'm liking Punk Rock Jesus well enough. I've made comments about its simplistic handling of corporate greed, religion, reality TV, scientific pursuit, and now the IRA. BUT, I think that might be the point? I'm still largely enthralled with the series, and the last few pages of issue 3 really changed my general feelings about the series. It really shook up the books whole dynamic in a way that I really like.

Also, I don't think Murphy is 'over rendered'. I think its sublime.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 17 October, 2012, 09:15:59 PM
I've quite enjoyed punk rock Jesus so far, mainly for the IRA caricature and the art in the action scenes.


This week is slow, very slow.

BPRD 1948, fingers crossed the lcs saved me the varient cover.

oh well i just had to order the strange talent of luther strode to tide me over, seems like forever since the last Prophet.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Spicy Biscuit on 19 October, 2012, 12:03:41 AM
Got my hands on Half-Century War #3. God the art is bloody brilliant and it's always great fun reading anything Godzilla.

The release dates always seem wonky. Can't seem to know exactly when it drops until it does. Luckily the lovely guys at my LCS said they'll let me know and keep one at hand whenever the other 2 issues decide to drop.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Peter_Quill on 19 October, 2012, 09:43:39 AM
Last week I had like 13 books to pick up and spent around $50 on them but this week was very very slow. All I got was Chew, X-O, Harbinger, The Walking Dead, a my copy of the Megazine 328 came in. But they were all very very good books.

On a side note I have been really enjoying the art of Punk Rock Jesus, this last issue was kind of crude and not very thought in terms of getting his message across.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 19 October, 2012, 12:19:55 PM
My Saga TPB arrived today from The Book Depository! Amazon do not have it in stock at the moment so I was surprised to find it available at TBD. Looking forward to reading it! : )
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 04:07:16 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 10-24-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-10-24/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1802 - Really good line up right now. Dredd's a little so-so coming out of the Day of Chaos Mega-Epic, but Brass Sun, Low Life, Grey Area, and even ABC Warriors are holding their own. Really love both of these covers.
2000 AD #1803
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #17 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-286?page=0) - After 17 issues, Finder finally gets a cover. Finder continues to be amazing. And though my excitement about this title overall has cooled lately, I still enjoy it quite a bit.
EXTERMINATION #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13997) - I'm of two minds on this series. On one hand its got a really great premises, great main character, and doesn't pull any punches about fucked up situations; but on the other hand I feel its not quite realizing its full potential, and falling into typical super-hero traps when it should be experimenting more. Still worth reading though.
FABLES #122 - Cubs in Toyland was one of the most fucked up arcs ever, how Willingham is going to follow up that masterpiece I don't know. But I can't wait.
INVINCIBLE #96 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13977) - This arc as really rekindled my love of Invincible, even if it feels like it should have been a Guarding the Globe story arc rather then taking up the main Invincible title. At any rate, next issue... everyone dies apparently. So that's something to look forward to.
MIND MGMT #6 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-020?page=0) - Done with this series with this issue. Just not clicking unfortunately.
MULTIPLE WARHEADS: ALPHABET TO INFINITY #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14007) - Oh yeah. Now this I can get behind. Brandon Graham ownzone. Fans of King City get hyped.
PROPHET #30 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=13981) - Double Brandon Graham in a single week? Am I dreaming?!

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 06:57:16 AM
Adventurer, how are you liking extermination? I jumped off this book around issue 3.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 07:29:12 AM
Quote from: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 06:57:16 AM
Adventurer, how are you liking extermination? I jumped off this book around issue 3.
I'm still liking it. As I said, conceptually I love it. And Nox and The Red Reaper are awesome characters. But last issue felt too... neat? Like they found a pile of super people just conveniently laying around in a post-apocalyptic world. Also Nox finding his sort-of-not-girlfriend was also too damn easy for something that should have had serious weight too it. Other small things like somewhat sloppy artwork and dull-as-shit cover design keep it from being a really great comic. BUT. I still like it enough to keep going.

Its no Hypernaturals. But then, what is?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 07:29:12 AM

Its no Hypernaturals. But then, what is?

Speaking of Hypernaturals as much as I love DnA I find this book to be somewhat jumbled and convoluted. I really like the idea of this book though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 09:44:06 AM
Quote from: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 07:29:12 AM

Its no Hypernaturals. But then, what is?

Speaking of Hypernaturals as much as I love DnA I find this book to be somewhat jumbled and convoluted. I really like the idea of this book though.

Really? Because its pretty much everything I want out of a cosmic super-hero book. Best Legion of Super-Heroes comic currently being published.

My only small problem is that the 'B-Artist' isn't as good as the 'A-artist', and the switching back and forth in a single issue can be a little annoying.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 11:17:34 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 09:44:06 AM
Quote from: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 07:29:12 AM

Its no Hypernaturals. But then, what is?

Speaking of Hypernaturals as much as I love DnA I find this book to be somewhat jumbled and convoluted. I really like the idea of this book though.

Really? Because its pretty much everything I want out of a cosmic super-hero book. Best Legion of Super-Heroes comic currently being published.

My only small problem is that the 'B-Artist' isn't as good as the 'A-artist', and the switching back and forth in a single issue can be a little annoying.

Yeah, the characters just are not very well defined and the story is a little jumbled. Maybe in a few issues it will start to get more cohesive.  I have faith in these guys though. As far as cosmic cape books go there have not been many lately that have kept my interest. Debris, Prophet, Saga, and even to a degree Invincible have been giving me my monthly sci-fi fix though. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JamesC on 23 October, 2012, 12:38:27 PM
Read the first issues of both SAGA and PROPHET last night and enjoyed bot very much.
SAGA seems to have almost limitless possibilities - it feels as though the story could go anywhere. The art is lovely too.
PROPHET has an incredible atmosphere. It's very bleak and actually quite shocking in places. I'd say it's quite reminiscent of The Last American in some ways and also Planet Of The Apes.
They both seemed to be pretty full of story and were good value.

I also tried the first two issues of the digital-only Legends Of The Dark Knight which were really great fun and actually more appealing than the majority of the current 'proper' bat books.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 23 October, 2012, 01:35:58 PM
Quote from: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 11:17:34 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 09:44:06 AM
Quote from: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 07:29:12 AM

Its no Hypernaturals. But then, what is?

Speaking of Hypernaturals as much as I love DnA I find this book to be somewhat jumbled and convoluted. I really like the idea of this book though.

Really? Because its pretty much everything I want out of a cosmic super-hero book. Best Legion of Super-Heroes comic currently being published.

My only small problem is that the 'B-Artist' isn't as good as the 'A-artist', and the switching back and forth in a single issue can be a little annoying.

Yeah, the characters just are not very well defined and the story is a little jumbled. Maybe in a few issues it will start to get more cohesive.  I have faith in these guys though. As far as cosmic cape books go there have not been many lately that have kept my interest. Debris, Prophet, Saga, and even to a degree Invincible have been giving me my monthly sci-fi fix though. 



PROPHET WEEK HOOOOOOOOORAY. IT'S ABOUT TIME.

To keep my buzz going there is multiple warheads as well.

i agree about Hypernaturals (with everyone) i like it, great world built up but too many characters and i feel i only really know the clone, gives them something to flesh out along with the great stories over the next few weeks though
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 23 October, 2012, 03:23:45 PM
Maggie issue from the Simpsons one shot series (none of them have been as good as the Ralph Wiggim issue but here's hoping). Adventure Time for the kids.

Prophet of course.

And maybe Multiple Warheads (on the back of enjoying Brandon Graham's work in Prophet).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 23 October, 2012, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Davek on 23 October, 2012, 03:23:45 PM
Prophet of course.

And maybe Multiple Warheads (on the back of enjoying Brandon Graham's work in Prophet).

I ordered 'Multiple Warheads' from Midtown last week bass solely on Graham's name.
Previews look fantastic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: mygrimmbrother on 23 October, 2012, 04:03:10 PM
Well I'd been considering picking up the Saga trade and after reading all these glowing reports I just went and took the plunge. Looking forward to this one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 06:44:35 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 23 October, 2012, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Davek on 23 October, 2012, 03:23:45 PM
Prophet of course.

And maybe Multiple Warheads (on the back of enjoying Brandon Graham's work in Prophet).

I ordered 'Multiple Warheads' from Midtown last week bass solely on Graham's name.
Previews look fantastic.

You haven't read King City yet? You gotta rectify that man!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 23 October, 2012, 07:46:36 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 October, 2012, 06:44:35 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 23 October, 2012, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Davek on 23 October, 2012, 03:23:45 PM
Prophet of course.

And maybe Multiple Warheads (on the back of enjoying Brandon Graham's work in Prophet).

I ordered 'Multiple Warheads' from Midtown last week bass solely on Graham's name.
Previews look fantastic.

You haven't read King City yet? You gotta rectify that man!

I know Adventurer, I know.
Haven't seen it anywhere for a reasonable price, so I'm holding out for a Comixology sale or to add it to the Crimbo wish list.
Fear not- it will be mine!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 23 October, 2012, 10:15:53 PM
King City was recently all collected by Image and released in one lovely volume for an incredibly low price. You should be able to find it cheap enough on BookDepository or Amazon. And it really is brilliant.

Fans of Graham's Prophet or King City should also check out the first volume of James Stokoe's Orc Stain. Similar vibe, fantastic art (he's currently doing that Godzilla: Half Century War for IDW) and Stokoe's a big 2000AD nerd to boot  :P
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 11:27:39 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 23 October, 2012, 10:15:53 PM
Fans of Graham's Prophet or King City should also check out the first volume of James Stokoe's Orc Stain. Similar vibe, fantastic art (he's currently doing that Godzilla: Half Century War for IDW) and Stokoe's a big 2000AD nerd to boot  :P

Just got the first Orc Stain trade in the mail and I highly recommend it. Really all of Stokoe's stuff is brilliant to be honest. He has this idea for a book called Spider-Nam that looks awesome.

(http://orcstain.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/spidernam-020.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 24 October, 2012, 08:35:52 AM
Wonder Woman #13- which i seem to have paid for weeks ago, and has taken an age to actually come out. I think maybe i misread the release date and have been champing at the bit ever since. Anyway, as usual it's brilliant. A meticulous work of comic craft, with gorgeous pictures and a compelling narrative.

I am old, and so can never remember the  names of those involved except brian azarello. This month's is drawn by the 'back up' artist, who has delivered 6 of the 14 issues so far, and who is my personal choice for best. Though to be honest, you couldnt slide a gnat's cock between them, as they are both fabulous.

First sequence this time takes place in antarctica, which guarantees it high marks from me. It also portrays a graphic piece of fantastic violence (two, in fact, within the pages of the whole comic) that made me spit out my thorntons chocolate (there's a sale on, ive not gone mad). As always, it's about gods and demigods and diana- ww- is as gorgeously drawn- in both the pencil and (cont)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 24 October, 2012, 08:39:01 AM
(cont) characterisation senses, as ever. Lots of action, great godly dialogue that doesnt harken back to stan lee's depiction of asgard, and a sense that Wonder Woman, as a 'new 52' title, wouldnt be easily battered into bat-shape by the clumsy hammers of DC editorial.

One to celebrate and cling on to, i feel.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 24 October, 2012, 08:41:10 AM
Quote from: Peter_Quill on 23 October, 2012, 11:27:39 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 23 October, 2012, 10:15:53 PM
Fans of Graham's Prophet or King City should also check out the first volume of James Stokoe's Orc Stain. Similar vibe, fantastic art (he's currently doing that Godzilla: Half Century War for IDW) and Stokoe's a big 2000AD nerd to boot  :P

Just got the first Orc Stain trade in the mail and I highly recommend it. Really all of Stokoe's stuff is brilliant to be honest. He has this idea for a book called Spider-Nam that looks awesome.

(http://orcstain.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/spidernam-020.jpg)

Wow! The artwork by Stokoe is stunning!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 24 October, 2012, 09:45:45 AM
Orc stain and King City are on my want list (as per posts above). I did have a flick through King City in my lcs and I have to admit, it didn't excite me as much as Prophet did when I started reading that...I hope to be proved wrong.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 October, 2012, 09:49:14 AM
That art is quite astonishing. Panels 3 and 4 have a Joe Kubert quality to them - quite fantastic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 24 October, 2012, 11:53:11 AM
Just got back from my LCS - haven't read my titles yet but did flick through one I picked up off the shelf for the kids... A-Babies vs X-Babies (like a Tiny Titans version of Marvel universe).  Pretty basic stuff for kids but there is a gorgeous double page panel of a battle scene involving all the characters that I know will be my panel of the week before I read anything else.  Worth a look even if you're not gonna buy.  Also picked up Bravest Warriors #1 (from the creator of Adventure Time).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Peter_Quill on 26 October, 2012, 05:04:11 AM
So this week I picked up

Amazing Spider-Man: Good issue, I actually enjoy Dan Slott on this book and I am looking forward to seeing what happens in Superior

Invincible: Man am I ready for this story arc to be over and have Mark back out there fighting...leave the Guarding the Globe stuff to that book.

Prophet: This has to be one of my favorite issue to date story-wise(last issue has had the best art for me with those beautiful spreads) and I am looking forward to learn more about this assassin.

Multiple Warheads: Man what a giant book and for only $3.99. This book took me a very long time to read due to the fact that I studied the images so much. Every little thing had detail to it and I love it. This book picked right up where the first issue(oni-press I think) which was really cool. But I'm sad to hear it's only going to be 3-5 issues a month.

Debris: All I have to say about this is, man what a lousy ending to a pretty cool book. Very disappointed with it, unless I missed something and one of you guys could help me out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 October, 2012, 10:48:37 AM
A three week haul this week, but to be honest its a mixed bag. Ennis' Shadow finished with issue 6 and probably deserves a re-read, just don't feel that motivated to do so. Creator Owned Comics took its first real mis-step with the new stories in issue 5, which is such a shame as I've really enjoyed the book to date but Killswitch really didn't grab me and offered nothing new and seemed silly at times, still we'll see how it progresses, 'Black Sparrow' was fine enough just so very slight. Still hopefully things will look up and Palmiotti and Gray more than redemned themselves with the excellent Jonah Hex 13 one of the best of the bunch. Speaking of slight Li'l Depressed Boy 14 continues to impress my only beef with the comic is its all over so quickly but while its there is brilliant.

Frankenstein 13 was okay but I'll be seeing this series out anyway now but if it wasn't ending soon I think it might not have made the cut. IT Girl and the Atomics 3 was such fun, I just think the comic could be a little more interesting, still it's got itself a few more issues. Everyone has been raving about Batman 13 and it was very good and all, just not the very best as some people have said. Batman Inc 4 was possibly my prefered Batman comic this time? Wonder Woman 13 was solid if not spectacular and I'm with this book as long as Azzarello is I think. The Massive 5 was great and this is one of my fav books right now, just feels so different.

Finally Matt Wagner's criminally ignore run on Zorro ends with a suitably uplifting finale in Zorro Rides Again 12. I've loved his work here... mind now he can get back to Mage huh huh.

To be fair all of these were read in light of Prog 1807 which puts all other comics in the shade!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 31 October, 2012, 06:33:54 PM
Just finished reading the last part of the New Deadwardians.  The story had a good ending, although the series has been slightly underwhelming - lacked a little oomph.  I wouldn't be surprised if there is another Deadwardians series in the future.

Also read Fatale # 9.  Enjoyed this more than Deadwardians.  I think this second arc has been better than the first for Fatale, although some of the art looked slightly rushed IMO (some features looked out of proportion).

Haven't read the Maggie Simpsons one shot yet.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 November, 2012, 05:54:52 AM
Heh, I forgot to do my thing this week because I only have one book coming in wtf

NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 10/31/12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-10-31/)

My Pulls

NEW DEADWARDIAN 8 - Final issue. Liked this series. Artwork by I.N.J. Culbard was definitely the highlight. Who is drawing a 2000 AD serial right now, Brass Sun. So that's good for me.

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 01 November, 2012, 08:09:13 AM
Last thing i did for halloween, before crashing out listening to another terrible episode of 'nebulous', was read the final issue of 'american vampire: lord of nightmares', whichrrived yesterday.

Aside from the shoddy art, whicht times has been appalling- dont get an artist who plainly cant draw animals of any kind to do a series about shapeshifters!- this was a damn good read, and the first mini ive seen through to the end in years.

Not sure how it'll impact on the parent series, or whether we'll see Dracula in that (ive only read the first trade) but this spin-off has inspired me to find out. So DC has another regular sale.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Alski on 01 November, 2012, 09:36:29 AM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 01 November, 2012, 08:09:13 AM
Last thing i did for halloween, before crashing out listening to another terrible episode of 'nebulous',

Don't diss the Neb, man, it's brilliant.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 03 November, 2012, 08:26:58 AM
Added the origins of Skeletor, He-man is great bad guys are always better so i have high hopes.
It was going to be Bedlam but my lcs had sold out !?! Is it that good?

BPRD, [spoiler]rasputin on his way back[/spoiler] probably doesn't need hiding.

and Happy


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Spicy Biscuit on 04 November, 2012, 01:02:39 PM
I heard about that Skeletor origins book. I saw some preview pages and the art looked pretty nifty. I haven't seen an He-Man since the old cartoon reruns as a kid so I might check this out.

Dial H #6 hitting the shelves finally this wednesday, a one shot story before China goes into his 2nd story arc. Can't wait.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 04 November, 2012, 08:22:15 PM
To salve my disappointment at the cancellation of Frankenstein, as well as the natural ends of both the latest Night Force mini and American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares, I've had to look around for some new comics to try. So- i've ordered Phantom Stranger #0 and Justice League Dark #0 & #13. If, as ive heard, Frankenstein is to be shoehorned into JLD, then i may as well see what it's all about.  i've also decided to restart Hellblazer after a decade or so away, so a bit of extra-curricular John Constantine might be fun.

On the subject of JC, i guess he's not ageing in a realistic manner anymore then? I remember being impressed they made such a deal of his fortieth back in the day and having it in my head he sort of agein real time. I suppose that's not so anymore- how old is he supposed to be now?

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dandontdare on 04 November, 2012, 10:14:41 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 04 November, 2012, 08:22:15 PM
To salve my disappointment at the cancellation of Frankenstein, as well as the natural ends of both the latest Night Force mini and American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares, I've had to look around for some new comics to try. So- i've ordered Phantom Stranger #0 and Justice League Dark #0 & #13. If, as ive heard, Frankenstein is to be shoehorned into JLD, then i may as well see what it's all about.  i've also decided to restart Hellblazer after a decade or so away, so a bit of extra-curricular John Constantine might be fun.

On the subject of JC, i guess he's not ageing in a realistic manner anymore then? I remember being impressed they made such a deal of his fortieth back in the day and having it in my head he sort of agein real time. I suppose that's not so anymore- how old is he supposed to be now?

SBT

Funnily enough, I've just been having a massive reread of the Delano Hellblazer books this afternoon, and I can answer that quite precisely - he was born on May 10 1952.

That much spookiness in one sitting can have it's effects though - when a huge spider came crawling into my line of sight, I nearly jumped out of my skin!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CLOUDMAN on 04 November, 2012, 10:29:14 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 04 November, 2012, 08:22:15 PM
On the subject of JC, i guess he's not ageing in a realistic manner anymore then? I remember being impressed they made such a deal of his fortieth back in the day and having it in my head he sort of agein real time. I suppose that's not so anymore- how old is he supposed to be now?

SBT

The Nu52 version was de-aged, I think fans put him at in his late twenties or thereabouts.
The regular Vertigo incarnation still ages in real-time, think he's somewhere in his sixties now. Looks a bit younger though, the miracle of demon blood I'd imagine!


Did anyone pick up the first ish of Joe Kubert Presents? I'm halfway through it so far, worth it for Kubert's Hawkman story alone. There's a spread in particular on pg. 2 with Hawkman and Hawkgirl flying towards one of the sky cities in Thanagar that will absolutely stun you, I've flipped back to it countless times at this stage! Just amazes me that this guy was putting out work at this consistency even at his age...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 November, 2012, 08:00:02 AM
Quote from: CLOUDMAN on 04 November, 2012, 10:29:14 PM

Did anyone pick up the first ish of Joe Kubert Presents? I'm halfway through it so far, worth it for Kubert's Hawkman story alone. There's a spread in particular on pg. 2 with Hawkman and Hawkgirl flying towards one of the sky cities in Thanagar that will absolutely stun you, I've flipped back to it countless times at this stage! Just amazes me that this guy was putting out work at this consistency even at his age...

I'm a massive fan of Joe Kubert and am very excited about this series, though I've decided to wait and get it in hardcover. Seems particularly fitting now as it will contain what I assume is his last work with the DC characters. Glad to hear positive feedback.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dandontdare on 05 November, 2012, 11:15:14 AM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 04 November, 2012, 10:14:41 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 04 November, 2012, 08:22:15 PMi've also decided to restart Hellblazer after a decade or so away, so a bit of extra-curricular John Constantine might be fun.

On the subject of JC, i guess he's not ageing in a realistic manner anymore then? I remember being impressed they made such a deal of his fortieth back in the day and having it in my head he sort of agein real time. I suppose that's not so anymore- how old is he supposed to be now?

Funnily enough, I've just been having a massive reread of the Delano Hellblazer books this afternoon, and I can answer that quite precisely - he was born on May 10 1952.

Bugger, I meant 1953 - meaning he'd be just pushing 60 now
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 November, 2012, 12:37:33 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 11-07-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-11-07/)

My Pulls
2000 AD #1804 - Jack Point's back!
2000 AD #1805 - Dirty Frank's back!
2000 AD #1806 - Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
47 RONIN #1 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/15-949?page=0) - I got into Usagi Yojimbo just in time for the title to go on extended hiatus so Stan Sakai could work on this series. So I've been looking forward to it.
FAIREST #9 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14151) - I have a confession to make. I really don't care for Adam Hughes. And I really wish we could have more cover art variety on this series.
GUARDING THE GLOBE #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14129) - Return of the Astounding Wolf-Man!
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #329 - Current comic line up isn't great. But I love the separate 'floppy trades' reprints that are bagged with every issue. So its still worth it.
NIKOLAI DANTE VOL.10: SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL GN - The final conclusion to one of the greatest comic epics of ALL TIME. It might not have had the perfect ending, but it was the right ending.
STORM DOGS #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14111) - Think I took a stab at this, liked the look of the art. Can't remember the premises. But its a sci-fi book from Image. So I've got a good feeling.
THE HYPERNATURALS #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14124) - Last issue's ending was sort of predictable, really hope there's more too it. Still a great comic. Clone 45 is the MAN.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #7 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14119) - The best part about this comic is that I never know what's going to happen next.
THE TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #85 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14145) - Optimus Prime Vs. Megatron. SMACKDOWN in the ruins of a dead Earth!

Remember when I only had one comic last week? Making up for it now! Pound for pound this might be the single best comic week I've encountered all year. Also the most expensive at like $80. FARTZ

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 07 November, 2012, 01:00:37 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 November, 2012, 08:00:02 AM
Quote from: CLOUDMAN on 04 November, 2012, 10:29:14 PM

Did anyone pick up the first ish of Joe Kubert Presents? I'm halfway through it so far, worth it for Kubert's Hawkman story alone. There's a spread in particular on pg. 2 with Hawkman and Hawkgirl flying towards one of the sky cities in Thanagar that will absolutely stun you, I've flipped back to it countless times at this stage! Just amazes me that this guy was putting out work at this consistency even at his age...

I'm a massive fan of Joe Kubert and am very excited about this series, though I've decided to wait and get it in hardcover. Seems particularly fitting now as it will contain what I assume is his last work with the DC characters. Glad to hear positive feedback.

Did you picked up Vertigo's Ghost one-shot last week Colin? Kubert's contribution was printed as high res scans from the pencils. Poignant stuff.

Plus Mssrs Ewing & Dayglo of this manor claiming the opening slot.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 November, 2012, 08:23:24 AM
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 07 November, 2012, 01:00:37 AM

Did you picked up Vertigo's Ghost one-shot last week Colin? Kubert's contribution was printed as high res scans from the pencils. Poignant stuff.

Plus Mssrs Ewing & Dayglo of this manor claiming the opening slot.

Missed that one. Though now having a heads up I may well be picking it up. Thanks for that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 07 November, 2012, 08:32:25 AM
Well, i shan't be buying any further issues of The Phantom Stranger. Having read #0 last night, i can say with some certainty it's the biggest crock of dogshit i've seen all year, with a bland story in which nothing of any interest happens (stranger is judas iscariot is he? Thought he always was) and that nothing interesting doesnt really hang together into a proper story- and art which is so dated and stilted as to reduce the entire package to an absolute chore to read. Cross that one off the list.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: mygrimmbrother on 07 November, 2012, 01:19:38 PM
Anyone else reading John Arcudi's 'The Creep'? Enjoying this very much so far. The titular 'Creep' is a Private Eye with acromegaly, and is quite clearly modelled on the famed B-movie actor Rondo Hatton. It's a poignant tale so far, quite downbeat and with very little action but very well done.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 07 November, 2012, 08:03:10 PM
Quote from: mygrimmbrother on 07 November, 2012, 01:19:38 PM
Anyone else reading John Arcudi's 'The Creep'? Enjoying this very much so far. The titular 'Creep' is a Private Eye with acromegaly, and is quite clearly modelled on the famed B-movie actor Rondo Hatton. It's a poignant tale so far, quite downbeat and with very little action but very well done.

Yup, some great relationships been revealed and very different to a lot that's out there as there's nothing supernatural or crazy, so far.
This week its Manhattan projects, i have no idea where this is going, and love it. Has it been a long time since the last one or does it just feel like it?
Dial H this weeks a break i think before the next arc, hopefully just a chance for more melville characters.
Hypernaturals, could be for the chop, just not excited about it :( might have to be swapped for Ronin if it doesn't do it for me this week.
Very possibly Colder due to the cover.
I really need to save up for next week as well as Dark horse have 2 very exciting one shots on the way.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: mygrimmbrother on 07 November, 2012, 08:13:45 PM
That Colder cover makes me feel ill. I love it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dandontdare on 07 November, 2012, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: mygrimmbrother on 07 November, 2012, 01:19:38 PM
Anyone else reading John Arcudi's 'The Creep'? Enjoying this very much so far. The titular 'Creep' is a Private Eye with acromegaly, and is quite clearly modelled on the famed B-movie actor Rondo Hatton. It's a poignant tale so far, quite downbeat and with very little action but very well done.

This is only the second time in my life that I've heard of Rondo Hatton - the first of course being that Dredd tale waaaaaaaay back when Dredd face-changes himself to infiltrate a gang and Bolland drew him as Hatton. So he may not be well known as an actor, but he's certainly seems to be an inspiration to comic creators!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 November, 2012, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: mygrimmbrother on 07 November, 2012, 08:13:45 PM
That Colder cover makes me feel ill. I love it.

That cover really grabbed my attention too...they say never judge a (comic) book by its cover, but f*ck it I'm giving this a shot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CLOUDMAN on 07 November, 2012, 11:30:30 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 07 November, 2012, 08:32:25 AM
Well, i shan't be buying any further issues of The Phantom Stranger. Having read #0 last night, i can say with some certainty it's the biggest crock of dogshit i've seen all year, with a bland story in which nothing of any interest happens (stranger is judas iscariot is he? Thought he always was) and that nothing interesting doesnt really hang together into a proper story- and art which is so dated and stilted as to reduce the entire package to an absolute chore to read. Cross that one off the list.

SBT

Actually the PS never officially had a solid origin story (well, prior to this horrible mess)- he had four, but the Judas Iscariot one was by far the most popular and referred to in other stories.

I don't blame you dropping it though, pretty awful stuff and a waste of a great character.


Can't wait to pick up Storm Dogs at Though Bubble next week, Hine is really underrated.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 November, 2012, 06:28:36 AM
This is an interesting week for me. Because I just bought an iPad! Been wanting one for a looooooong time, primarily because I'm ready to make some serious changes to my comic buying habits. In the future I hope to buy the majority of my comics digitally. If I was a man of principle I should probably just buy ALL of my regular comics digitally. But part of me is still slightly invested in some runs I collect (Savage Dragon, Fables, Walking Dead, Invincible, etc... basically anything I've been collecting for a really long time). Which is probably faulty thinking. I might use Invincible 100 as a clean break point, it might not be too late to do the same with Walking Dead... Anyway I've got physical comics preordered until January, so major changes to my pull list probably won't start till then anyway.

NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 11-14-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-11-14/)

My Pulls (Physical)
EXTERMINATION #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14205) - Apparently this series ends with issue 8. Which is probably a good thing in the long run. I like the series conceptually, I feel the exection is a little flakey and got off topic a bit. So having an ending is probably for the best.
FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND HC - Only a year late! But I love Fables one-shot GNs!
INVINCIBLE #97 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14199) - Like I said, I think I'm going to have issue 100 be my last physical issue. Not because I've tired of the book, far from it. I'm actually really getting excited about where the series is going leading into issue 100.
LEGION LOST #14 (http://ifanboy.com/articles/exclusive-preview-legion-lost-14/) - This series is slated to be cancelled with issue 16. Which is too bad, because despite how hard it makes it sometimes I still kinda like this book. Really REALLY hope the Lost Legionnaires end up back in the future at the end though. I really don't want them stuck in limbo in the 20th century, wasted.
PUNK ROCK JESUS #5 - Last issue saw the 'Punk Rock' part of the title finally manifest. A really great book that seems to be flying under the radar.
SAGA #7 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14203) - Oh sweet lord god, yes. Saga is BACK. Honestly not sure if I want to switch to digital on this one yet.
SAUCER COUNTRY #9 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14207) - Book seems to be kinda spinning it wheels right now. I mean... its good. But its not blowing me away like it did in its first arc. Still absolutely gorgeous though. Definitely going digital on it.
THE MASSIVE #6 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-046?page=0) - Really REALLY want to like this series. But the pacing is just... off. There's no sense of urgency.
THE WALKING DEAD #104 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14220) - Still really solid.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 November, 2012, 08:42:21 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 November, 2012, 06:28:36 AM

THE MASSIVE #6 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-046?page=0) - Really REALLY want to like this series. But the pacing is just... off. There's no sense of urgency.


I've heard a few people say that but that's one of the reasons I really like it funnily enough. It has this open feel... hard to explain but an atmosphere that's not like anything else I read. Kinda fitting, and I think deliberate (?) works in representing the ocean and its wide open spaces. The slow expanse of the seas... and I'm sure someone else could put that a lot better but there you go!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: mygrimmbrother on 13 November, 2012, 10:31:57 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 13 November, 2012, 08:42:21 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 November, 2012, 06:28:36 AM

THE MASSIVE #6 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-046?page=0) - Really REALLY want to like this series. But the pacing is just... off. There's no sense of urgency.


I've heard a few people say that but that's one of the reasons I really like it funnily enough. It has this open feel... hard to explain but an atmosphere that's not like anything else I read. Kinda fitting, and I think deliberate (?) works in representing the ocean and its wide open spaces. The slow expanse of the seas... and I'm sure someone else could put that a lot better but there you go!

I'm reading this series and can see both sides but I think you've explained its appeal very well Colin!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 13 November, 2012, 09:46:13 PM
I think this will be my last massive, though I've said that for the last 2 editions i think, so who knows but i think this will be a good time to leap off as 1-6 is the first trade collection, if i miss it can can buy the next trade. I can't imagine missing it, i can't tell you about any of the characters or what they're trying to achieve.

Batman #14, #13 was brilliant, just worried about the mass crossover, i don't want all the other titles.

Punk rock Jesus i really enjoy, i like the characters and hope there is a great pay off for Jesus coming up, i even like the feel of the paper in this, just me? Thought it would be.

Bloodshot#5 prob the last one here as well, i think i just got sucked in by #4's cover coming along that saw saw way in advance.

Creep#3 awesome and so glad it's a short story. Always leave me wanting more!!!!!!!!

i just read the Saga trade, it read so well all in one i'm going to be a big boy and wait until the next one rather than going monthly.

i started to put my pulls up but never mention 2000AD which is by far and away the best thing i'm reading especially the simping detective, i wish that was on my pull list as a stand alone.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 November, 2012, 01:38:29 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 11-21-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-11-21/)

My Print Pulls
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #18 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-684?page=0) - Still solid, if not as exciting as it use to be. Will be switching to digital on January.
FABLES #123 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14287) - Still digging it. We're kinda in a bit of a filler arc, getting some more Bigby Wolf backstory. This might be one of the few titles I keep reading in print simply due to having been reading it for ages. Or I'll switch to digital with 125. Probably would be a good break point.
JUDGE DREDD #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14275) - So America is taking another crack at writing Judge Dredd. I'm not totally convinced it can be a success. BUT, the preview suggests the writer might understand the sort of ubsurd world Mega City One is. So... maybe hope? Will be switching to digital in JAN.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #14 (http://sciencefiction.com/2012/11/16/exclusive-preview-legion-of-super-heroes-14/) - For all its warts I still dig this title. At the very least I love the characters. Will probably be going Digital on it in JAN.
SAVAGE DRAGON #183 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14300) - Dragon's back on Earth. And its time for the final showdown with the new Overlord. A story that's been bubbling for years. Savage Dragon is definitely the one book I won't be switching to digital on right away.

My Digital Pulls (Month Delay)
MARKED MAN HC (http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/Previews/21-732?page=0) - Really liked this when it ran in Dark Horse Presents. Will probably pick up the collected edition digitally when the price goes down next month.

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 November, 2012, 08:50:41 PM
I couldn't resist....
Have just checked out that ASM # 698 spoiler online.

Holy sh!t

Could be an excellent run on the upcoming 'Superior Spiderman' if Marvel have the balls to keep it up.
Might add it to the digital pull list if reviews of 698- 700 are positive.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 November, 2012, 09:31:19 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 20 November, 2012, 08:50:41 PM
I couldn't resist....
Have just checked out that ASM # 698 spoiler online.

Holy sh!t

Could be an excellent run on the upcoming 'Superior Spiderman' if Marvel have the balls to keep it up.
Might add it to the digital pull list if reviews of 698- 700 are positive.

I did likewise, not having read any Spidey in an age. I have doubts it will last, I reckon it'll be someone else after issue 700, but we'll see. Was kinda [spoiler]telegraphed by one of the future covers[/spoiler] I thought?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 November, 2012, 09:43:50 PM
I never noticed Colin, but I assume you mean issue 699?

I'm under no illusions that the change will last, but if they even had the stones to go for it for a full year I'd be very impressed.

Comics, eh?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 November, 2012, 12:56:21 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 20 November, 2012, 09:43:50 PM

I'm under no illusions that the change will last, but if they even had the stones to go for it for a full year I'd be very impressed.

Comics, eh?

Well actually seems you are right, shows what I know. The general consensus seems to be that this will stick around for a while at least. Its stated almost as fact, so seems to be the case (though who knows). Just struck me as odd that such a significant change would happen in 698 rather than 700. Though to be honest I've not read Spidey in years and years and so have no idea of the context that surrounds this and how people think 700 might end?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 21 November, 2012, 06:40:40 PM
Nowt for me this week. I didn't buy the last issue of Unwritten and I didn't really miss it. Maybe ill check out the trade if it gets that far. I've deliberately not bought Grant Morrison's new series either which would once have been unthinkable. It's looking. Like I'm giving up on monthly issues. Tradewaiting scum.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 November, 2012, 06:42:39 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 21 November, 2012, 06:40:40 PM
...It's looking. Like I'm giving up on monthly issues. Tradewaiting scum.

YOU'RE THE DEATH OF COMICS... THE DEATH I TELLS YA!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 21 November, 2012, 10:54:59 PM
Bought IDW's Judge Dredd #1, Great Pacific #1 and Comeback #1. The latter two from Image, I bought Comeback because, essentially, the art looked nice. I have no idea what it's about!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 21 November, 2012, 11:43:38 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 November, 2012, 12:56:21 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 20 November, 2012, 09:43:50 PM

I'm under no illusions that the change will last, but if they even had the stones to go for it for a full year I'd be very impressed.

Comics, eh?

Well actually seems you are right, shows what I know. The general consensus seems to be that this will stick around for a while at least. Its stated almost as fact, so seems to be the case (though who knows). Just struck me as odd that such a significant change would happen in 698 rather than 700. Though to be honest I've not read Spidey in years and years and so have no idea of the context that surrounds this and how people think 700 might end?

Far as I've read, ish 700 leads straight into 'Superior' with Otto Octavius at the helm.
Still not sure if I'll go for it...my Marvel boycot has stopped me picking up any Marvel Now stuff so far.

Worth mentioning that the buzzin issue in question, 698, was drawn by our 'ol pal' Richard Elson.
Great to see him get such a high profile gig- he's a really talented artist.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 November, 2012, 04:03:20 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 11-28-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-11-28/)

My Print Pulls
2000 AD #1807 - Got this last week. Has a really cool twist concerning all three Dreddworld strips currently running. The current Judge Dredd 'event' is phenomenal. I'm enjoying it a lot more they Day of Chaos actually. Which was a lot of sound and fury, and really lacking in soul IMO
MULTIPLE WARHEADS: ALPHABET TO INFINITY #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14359) - Oh Brandon Graham is there nothing insane and raunchy you can't make completely adorable?
PLANETOID #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14361) - Running late. And honestly its one of the weaker titles I'm reading right now. If it wasn't a mini I'd probably drop it. And its first issue showed such promise too. But its so formulaic.
PROPHET #31 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14362) - This on the otherhand about as far away as 'by-the-numbers' as you can get.

COVER GALLERY

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 November, 2012, 08:14:25 AM
I've not been to my LCS for a month for so for one reason or another, so I'm going to have an almighty stash when I get there this weekend (fingers crossed). When I look at the controlled and reasonable amounts of comics you guys seem to get the thought of getting a months worth in one hit makes me shudder!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 November, 2012, 09:01:47 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 November, 2012, 08:14:25 AM
I've not been to my LCS for a month for so for one reason or another, so I'm going to have an almighty stash when I get there this weekend (fingers crossed). When I look at the controlled and reasonable amounts of comics you guys seem to get the thought of getting a months worth in one hit makes me shudder!

Controlled? Reasonable? LOOOOOOOOOOL
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 November, 2012, 09:45:30 AM
That Prophet cover is gorgeous.
Go Boo!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 28 November, 2012, 08:16:34 PM
the greatest day of the month has come, prophet time!!!!!!!!!
made even better with multiple warheads.
also BRPD now in some sort of order, with extra tie ins like 1948.
Bedlam, i really enjoyed the 1st issue and had to read it twice because i missed the little box in the top left hand corner of 1 of the pages that said 10 year later :-[ :lol: it was worth the double take though.


GREAT WEEK :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 29 November, 2012, 10:45:17 PM
What did you think to Prophet?  Didnt seem to have as much substance as previous issues.  Maybe I'll need to re-read it.... 

Have Fatale, Multiple Warheads (and Punk Rock Jesus from the other week) to read as well.  Honorable mention to Adventure Time #10.  Gorgeous cover and from the quick flick though of my eldest's issue, the contents lived up to the outer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 November, 2012, 11:11:30 PM
Davek, are you giving Bravest Warriors a go? Because I checked it out (digitally) on a lark and found it to be brilliant. Its by the same people who do Adventure Time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 30 November, 2012, 10:39:14 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 29 November, 2012, 11:11:30 PM
Davek, are you giving Bravest Warriors a go? Because I checked it out (digitally) on a lark and found it to be brilliant. Its by the same people who do Adventure Time.

I have picked up the first two issues - my daughter (who loves Adventure Time) didnt get on with it.  She is 9 and she found a lot of the dialogue confusing.  I thought it was OK but I wouldnt keep it on my pull list just for me.  I probably would keep getting Adventure Time if my daughter gets bored of it though  :P
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 November, 2012, 08:16:25 PM
I probably wouldn't give it to a 9 year old. As its clearly trying to be a bit more raunchy for the older Adventure Time fans.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 November, 2012, 09:04:48 PM
Any of ye pick up Batman Inc # 5 this week?
One of Morrisons finest...a mini macabre masterpiece.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 30 November, 2012, 09:40:27 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 30 November, 2012, 08:16:25 PM
I probably wouldn't give it to a 9 year old. As its clearly trying to be a bit more raunchy for the older Adventure Time fans.

Yeah I should have checked it out a bit more - just presumed it was in the same vein as Adventure Time.  TBH I meant to cancel it after issue 1 but forgot  ::)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 02 December, 2012, 11:42:09 AM
Just got round to reading Punk Rock Jesus #5 of 6 from a couple of weeks ago. 

This title is so annoying - the art is head and shoulders above most titles out there at the moment.  The main themes and dialogue definitely let it down though.  Page 6 and 7 are a great example - an amazing concert double page spread showing Chris J2 as lead singer, and describing his band members.  The descriptions of the band members were so corny though that it almost spoilt the art. 

I'm glad I have kept the title on my pull list and I'm looking forward to the conclusion.  It could/should have been much better though...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 December, 2012, 09:56:38 PM
Yeah. Punk Rock Jesus is gorgeous. And its general concept is pretty cool. But its like a college freshman's interpretation of complex issues like Religion, Corporate Greed, Terrorism, and Rock Music. Its all very simplistic in its presentation, and doesn't seem to want push its themes further then the most obvious.

But I will say, the slight attempt to make the head J2 guy somewhat sympathetic as his world crashes down around was a nice piece of character development of a one-note character.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 December, 2012, 06:42:51 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 12-05-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-12-05/)

My Physical Pulls
CYBER FORCE #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14446) - First issue felt like a bit of mixed bag, I though its last few pages were a bit confusing and rushed. But its kinda cool. Also Free. So that helps. I'm sort of become a bit of Matt Hawkin's fan recently, his other Top Cow series Think Tank is really good.
FAIREST #10 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14424) - This story arc is interesting in that its really showcasing Japanese Fables. But something sort of fills off about the whole thing. Looks nice though.
GUARDING THE GLOBE #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14449) - I feel this book is really getting into a good groove. It really helps to have a stable art team. Love Wolf-Man. Also Brit.
HELLBOY IN HELL #1 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/18-635?page=0) - I preordered this thinking I'd be caught up on Hellboy by now. But that's not to be. So this will be unread for a while. Also I'll be switching to digital on it with issue #2.
INVINCIBLE #98 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14451) - I'm real curious about what this arc is actually going to do. I'm really excited about Invincible again. Also last issue was a real WTF moment issue. Blew me down.
STORM DOGS #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14455) - First issue didn't do much for me. We'll see where it goes this issue.
THE HYPERNATURALS #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14391) - One of my top 5 new series of 2012. Its that good.
THE TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #86 (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-regeneration-one-86-preview/26319/) - DINOBOTS! Nuff' said.

COVER GALLERY

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COMPLETE SHIPPING LIST
DARK HORSE COMICS

AUG120063 BPRD HELL ON EARTH TP VOL 04 DEVIL ENGINE & LONG DEATH $19.99
AUG120067 BTVS SEASON 9 TP VOL 02 ON YOUR OWN $17.99
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OCT120061 HOUSE OF FUN ONE SHOT $3.50
AUG120088 NGE SHINJI IKARI RAISING PROJECT TP VOL 12 $9.99
OCT120051 STAR WARS PURGE TYRANTS FIST #1 $3.50

DC COMICS

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OCT120171 ACTION COMICS #15 COMBO PACK $4.99
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DC COMICS/DC COLLECTIBLES

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IDW PUBLISHING

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IMAGE COMICS

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IMAGE COMICS/MCFARLANE TOYS

SEP121734 TMP NBA MIAMI HEAT CHAMPIONSHIP AF 3-PK PI
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MARVEL COMICS

OCT120589 ALL NEW X-MEN #3 NOW $3.99
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OCT120617 RED SHE-HULK #60 NOW $2.99
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AUG120710 ULT COMICS SPIDER-MAN BY BENDIS TP VOL 02 $19.99
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OCT120674 X-MEN #39 $3.99

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

SEP121257 ARATA THE LEGEND TP VOL 12 $9.99
SEP120789 ARCHIE #639 [DIG/P+] $2.99
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 09 December, 2012, 09:29:36 AM
Had to be Hell boy.
Colder, the 1st one was fantastically creepy.
Dial H new arc in Europe, this one was on the verge of going but i feel compelled to keep it going while china is writing as feel like i might miss something.
Blackacre, excited about this future mayhem
i dropped Hypernaturals, i feel very sad about it, might have to pick it back up soon.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 December, 2012, 09:37:28 AM
Caught up with a months worth of comics over the last week (after a while away from my comic shop for one reason or another). I'll spare you details but will list what a months worth of comics is to me.

In the order they are piled beside me...

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 December, 2012, 09:39:56 PM
Due to my PC being stone dead I won't be able to get fancy with my pulls for the foreseeable future. So no preview links or cover galleries.

Complete Shipping List for 12/12/12 (http://www.previewsworld.com/shipping/newreleases.txt)

My Physical Pulls
LEGION LOST #15
SAUCER COUNTRY #10
WALKING DEAD #105
EXTERMINATION #7

My Digital Pulls
MEGA MAN TP VOL 04 SPIRITUS EX MACHINA
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 12 December, 2012, 08:39:29 PM
AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH bad times for you and me, i love the interactive pull list.

Just Batman and the creep for me this week, the recent culls have taken their toll, but i have the first hickman ff on its way, hopefully soon and the mahoosive prog to see me to next week :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 13 December, 2012, 10:00:10 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 04 December, 2012, 06:42:51 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 12-05-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-12-05/)

My Physical Pulls
CYBER FORCE #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14446) - First issue felt like a bit of mixed bag, I though its last few pages were a bit confusing and rushed. But its kinda cool. Also Free. So that helps. I'm sort of become a bit of Matt Hawkin's fan recently, his other Top Cow series Think Tank is really good.

The draw to Cyber Force was the cost for me too but I think it's been a good two comics thus far. The art is good and there's enough action, exposition and intrigue to make it a worthwhile pickup & one I'll definitely continue with.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 December, 2012, 10:06:19 PM
Pretty fun hail this week. I'd say The Massive (7) was once again the highlight. I know this series divides people but I love it. Having established its world, themes, characters and atmosphere patiently and satisfyingly over the last 6 issues it feels like we're moving ahead with the meat of the story now. Great stuff.

Elsewhere I've discussed how good Battlefields: The Green Field Beyond 2 was as were Action Comics 15, so Morrison if written by anyone else it would have felt like someone doing an over the top parody. Batman 15 echo'd back to both Morrison's Arkham and Moore's Killing while retaining enough of its own to be really good. Swamp Thing, Animal Man and Frankenstein 15 all proved that just as I think the whole Rotworld thing must surly have run its course there's still fun to be had. The new Caligula mini's first issue really cared on as the first did, over the top nonsense not quite masking the quality of the story. Planet of the Apes: Cataclysm 4 continued this series fantastic story, lovin' this, really must watch Beneath again. Earth 2 #7 had one brilliant scene and one a bit forgetable. It Girl 5 continued to be great fun and Creator Owned Comics 7, while I don't enjoy Killswitch (I must read it again as one when done) the rest was on fire this month, gonna miss this when its gone. Batwing is my bit of fluff, but still enjoying it even if Nicieza doesn't seem set to really do justice to its setting.

Overall great bunch of comics and probably the much praised Saga which I got in trade and have discussed elsewhere was the biggest disappointment. I wondered how it could live up to the reviews and the answer is it doesn't!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 17 December, 2012, 10:24:22 PM
Planet of the Apes: Cataclysm is great fun, though I wonder if in being a prequel story that addresses one of the most obvious questions about the original movie ([spoiler]why Taylor or the others don't recognise any familiar celestial bodies[/spoiler]), it might veer a little into the Fan Wank Zone.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 December, 2012, 10:47:19 AM
And we're back to our regularly scheduled image posting....

NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 12-19-12 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2012-12-19/)

My Print Pulls
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #19 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-685?page=0) - Now that Aliens and Concrete Park are over, perhaps I will be more statisfied with the current offerings. Still good, but I'm not digging it as much as last year this time.
FABLES #124 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14610) - The grand finale to the Bufkin of Oz arc apparently, which as been running as a back-up for the last year. Pretty neat, very nice to look at.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #15 (http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2012/12/exclusive-preview-legion-of-super-heroes-15/#page/1) - Francis Portela is back on art chores, and I'm going to miss Scott Kolins and his short run. I still like this series, but its nothing great. But Keith Giffen is coming back to do art and co-plot very soon! So it could be great very soon.
MULTIPLE WARHEADS: ALPHABET TO INFINITY #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14621) - Just complete madness. I love it.
SAGA #8 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14602) - Looks like we're getting how our leads met this arc... you know, I can't seem to recall the parents names. That's usually a mark of a series that is boring me and I'm about to drop soon. But I love this series. So why can't I recall their names? Baffling!
SUPREME #67 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14624) - Okay, look. This series is just amazing. Next issue is the last issue and you owe it to yourself to check it out. Its unfortunate that such a phenominal comic isn't getting the sales.

My Digital Pulls
BRAVEST WARRIORS #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14589) - Created by the same folks who gave us Adventure Time. This comic is a cross promotion with the new Web Toon series. Its really goofy fun that hits that magic balancing act between cute and raunchy. You should give the webtoon a watch (http://www.youtube.com/feed/UCIA9jUDnKVMYc4SmqTxcwqg/u). Its free.
EMPOWERED SPECIAL #3: HELL BENT OR HEAVEN SENT (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/20-313?page=0) - I just started working my way through the Empowered graphic novels, and I have to say its really fun stuff all around. Reading it digitally has been a treat, and so convenient. I probably won't actually buy this one-shot for quite a while, but its nice to plug the series. Adam Warren is a pretty good artist, yes?
JUDGE DREDD #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14592) - Not entirely sold on this yet. The first issue felt like the most humdrum of Dredd filler, and its back-up 2nd feature was just atrocious. We'll see.
NUMBER 13 #1 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/17-950?page=0) - I didn't buy the #0 of this, because I have the issues of DHP it ran in. But I liked it enough to give the ongoing (or is it a mini?) a chance. More sci-fi post-apoc madness, with some really sleek art style to back it up.

COVER GALLERY
(http://imageshack.us/a/img717/5660/bravestwarriors.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img717/5660/bravestwarriors.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img24/4201/dhp19.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img24/4201/dhp19.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img812/8803/empowered3.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img812/8803/empowered3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img38/2630/fables124665x1024.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img38/2630/fables124665x1024.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img705/416/judgedredd2.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img705/416/judgedredd2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img33/6167/lshcv15ds650x999.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img33/6167/lshcv15ds650x999.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img801/452/multiplewarheads3.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img801/452/multiplewarheads3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img84/4488/number13u.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img84/4488/number13u.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img248/2222/saga8.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img248/2222/saga8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img526/5942/supreme67.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img526/5942/supreme67.jpg)

COMPLETE SHIPPING LIST
DARK HORSE COMICS

OCT120019 ANGEL & FAITH #17 STEVE MORRIS CVR $2.99
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 18 December, 2012, 12:38:24 PM
NUMBER 13 #1 looks like it's worth a look in.

The Death of the Family saga continues in full force so bunch of bat titles for me this week. Is no one else picking any of the Marvel NOW! titles up?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 December, 2012, 03:24:42 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 18 December, 2012, 12:38:24 PM
Is no one else picking any of the Marvel NOW! titles up?

Been toying with getting a few, but something always comes along to put me off, a dodgy review, an interview with a creator that makes the premise seem a bit wonky, or that reminds me how detached I am from Marvel these days.

Still there's a couple I'll probably have a go at in trade, so if anybody has anything to say about any of the following I'd be interested...

Indestructible Hulk - well its Waid and Waid rarely goes wrong, but the concept...

X-Men Legacy - I've not read a new X-Men book in years (like over 20) but this all seems very un X-Men and more like Spurrier's good 2000ad stuff... but the reviews haven't been kind so I've not taken the plunge.

FF - Love, love, love Mike Allred and while I've not read much Matt Fraction at all, I hear good things BUT, again reviews are wonky.

Savage Wolverine - Love the Savage land, but don't get on with Wolverine and Wolverine in the Savage Land with Shanna seems so blandly by the number for Frank Cho. I figure if I don't get it there's an infinitesimally tiny better chance we'll get more Liberty Meadows.

Wolverine - I think it doesn't have an adjective. I love Paul Cornell, I love Alan Davis, but I'm so mah about Wolverine I can't seem to get myself excited about this even with that line-up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 18 December, 2012, 03:50:36 PM
I said to myself (and to the forum!) I was almost done with Marvel after AvX (apart from Daredevil and X-Factor), and would be giving the Now! titles short shrift. Inevitably, I've ended up buying or intending to buy lots of them, though my X-title purchasing is way down from pre-Now! days.

Iron Man - Kieron Gillen has rapidly cemented himself in my affections as one of the best British writers of non-British comics out there. But the art... well, it's Greg Land. He does what he does, and it certainly provokes extreme opinions. In fairness, Iron Man is probably quite a good use for him. I'm not totally gripped by this one, but I'm giving it a chance - I expect Gillen to win me over.

Captain America - Despite my newfound dislike for the character, I picked up the first issue 'cos of Rick Remender. Not bad, very Kirby-ish, very compressed - all good. Romita Jr's art has been better though (loved him in his Daredevil and Iron Man days.)

Fantastic Four - A bit dull really - I love the FF, but this hasn't grabbed me.

FF - Probably the superior of the two titles, in part because of the oddball cast, and in larger part because of Mike Allred. We'll see how it goes - I kinda wish Fraction wouldn't worry so much about using offbeat or stylised narrative devices and just tell a good story without endlessly figuring out different ways to tell it. I blame Bendis for this trope.

Indestructible Hulk - Not as good as Waid's Daredevil - not convinced the art's a great match - but it's a promising start. I mean, it's Waid - I'd read almost anything by him.

Wolverine - Will get this, even though I really don't like the character any more. Cornell should be able to get me back on-board.

Thor, God of Thunder - Some are calling this the best of the Now!s. It's certainly very strong - gorgeous art, good hook, excellent writing from Jason Aaron. Very solid start.

Young Avengers - Not sure if this is out yet, but it will inevitably be wonderful. Kieron Gillen on a teen team - I expect this to be a sleeper hit.

Cable and X-Force - Bought this 'cos Forge is in it and 'cos the lay of the land post AvX actually gives me a situation whereby I would squarely be cheering Cable on against the authoritarian Avengers. But it's written very much for the trade - issue 1 doesn't actually make the plot or central concept clear.

Avengers - Visually very stylish. The Avengers team is about as oddball as it gets, and the presence of Sunspot and Cannonball will probably make me hang on for a bit, but I wasn't that keen on Hickman's Fantastic Four, and this seems very much in the same vein.

Uncanny Avengers - For the flagship title of the line, there's a pleasing amount of eccentricity to this. Not amazing, but readable.

Superior Spider-man - Complete faith in Dan Slott will be enough to get me buying this, even though the central concept is as-yet unrevealed (as in, who Spidey is. Doc Oc? Merged Oc / Parker consciousness? Completely different character?)

Whew!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 18 December, 2012, 04:39:02 PM
I can't really go into too much detail about Thunderbolts #1 as it's just a set up comic grouping the team together other than to say the art is a bit "meh"; the whole thing has a very static feel to it like waxwork superheroes where posed then drawn, nothing feells like it's in motion.

Compare Red Hulk from Thunderbolts:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vnU6cN1tpIA/UKvsrac4thI/AAAAAAAADyk/h0mkb8kez9I/s1600/venomtbolts3.jpg)

to Red Hulk from Avenging Spider-Man #1 (Joe Madureira)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z2B-3ArL-SE/TsMlEmFYo9I/AAAAAAAAACE/PfnGUDymQRE/s1600/SpideyRulk1.jpg)

The Indestructible Hulk #1 faired much better, from the previews I was expecting Banner's voice coming from the Hulk but that's not the case. He's not fully in control and explains to SHIELD that they should use his intelligence when he's Banner and point him at something to destroy when Hulk. Thoroughly recommend trying #1 out. Only other ones I'll be following is Superior Spidey and the two Wolverine NOW! titles.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 18 December, 2012, 04:54:36 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 18 December, 2012, 03:24:42 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 18 December, 2012, 12:38:24 PM
Is no one else picking any of the Marvel NOW! titles up?

Been toying with getting a few, but something always comes along to put me off, a dodgy review, an interview with a creator that makes the premise seem a bit wonky, or that reminds me how detached I am from Marvel these days.



I think people know what I think about Marvel, post-Disney takeover. That said, I decided I can't continue being a grumpy old fuck, and have really gotten into both FANTASTIC FOUR and FF. It's all one big story, and the three issues published so far are very close to the kind of comics I very much like to read when no one is looking. Great fun, marvellously silly and with brilliant art- especially the FF side of things. I've always liked Marvel's First Family, but have never managed to buy their comic for longer than four months at a time before. We'll see how it goes this time.

Will also be buying Superior Spider-Man, as everything post-BND I've been trade-waiting on. Time to go comics! (or digital, if I buy a tablet in the sales)

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 December, 2012, 04:58:05 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 18 December, 2012, 04:54:36 PM
I've always liked Marvel's First Family, but have never managed to buy their comic for longer than four months at a time before. We'll see how it goes this time.


Have you tried the Waid run, if not can I suggest buying the Waid run? Its maybe not quite as brilliant as some say, but its not far off. You can pick it up for very little as well (or I did a few years ago I should say).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 18 December, 2012, 05:04:24 PM
I personally reckon the Waid run is in the top 3 FF runs ever - particularly those issues in which he's teamed up with the late, great Mike Wieringo (which is most of the run.) Absolutely pitch perfect (with the caveat that I am not entirely sure I agree with his lowest-of-the-low take on Doom.)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 19 December, 2012, 08:16:42 PM
BPRD, happy and multiple warheads for me.
I can't understand why both BPRD's come out on the same day but i'll cope somehow.
  happy is getting exciting and not long to go.
    as for multiple warheads it is even nicer art than King City and just as zany.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 December, 2012, 08:49:47 PM
I forgot a very important comic coming out this week...

JSA THE LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14652) - Controversy about Tony Harris's facebook sexism aside, I LOVE the previous the JSA Liberty Files series. And a continuation of that will always have attention. Having B. Clay Moore on writing chores is a bit of a new twist, but he's pretty reliable. I'm curious about how this series seems to be trying to introduce a new original character in the framework of the Liberty Files universe. I'm curious about what the plan for the Whistling Skull actually is.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img51/2714/jsalibertyfiles1.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img51/2714/jsalibertyfiles1.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 19 December, 2012, 08:59:04 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 18 December, 2012, 12:38:24 PMIs no one else picking any of the Marvel NOW! titles up?

FF is underwhelming and relies heavily upon Allred's artwork to do all the heavy lifting, but you know not to expect Shakespeare when your framing device is characters giving a reality tv interview, so it gets a pass.  Ephemeral and pointless, but okay superhero comics.  I think it's biggest problem is that without the push of being a Marvel flagship title and retailers shoving copies into people's standing orders whether they request them or not, this would be a perfectly good but ultimately forgettable Image book from about ten years ago.

Captain America tries to deliver on its good notion of "superheroes should be fun", but the focus keeps pulling back to juvenile emo like torture and wife-beating - you know, the kind of thing Jack Kirby did all the time.  I think doesn't hold together under its own internal logic but mileage may vary for others.  It reminds me of a decompressed issue of the Heroes Reborn Cap - remember that? - and comes off as very Jeph Loeb-ish but without those overwritten captions that ruin the pacing.  I have gone right off JRjr somewhere along the line, too.  Possibly I just resent that he can turn this stuff out at a rate of knots, the bastard.

A letters page in the very first issue of a comic that didn't send out review copies ought to give you an indication of how pleased with itself it is, but Avengers Arena goes even further in being so fond of its children-being-graphically-murdered-in-each-issue premise that the baddy spends the first issue stating it over and over again and if a kid didn't explode on the last page literally nothing would happen.  Kev Walker does the work the script doesn't and it looks awesome, but it's a scant and disappointingly smug read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 19 December, 2012, 09:53:20 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 December, 2012, 08:49:47 PMI'm curious about how this series seems to be trying to introduce a new original character in the framework of the Liberty Files universe. I'm curious about what the plan for the Whistling Skull actually is.

IIRC this was meant to be a mini-series published under Wildstorm like Silent Dragon, Killapalooza et al. and they rewrote it into DCU continuity after Wildstorm was killed off.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 December, 2012, 10:22:47 PM
QuoteIIRC this was meant to be a mini-series published under Wildstorm like Silent Dragon, Killapalooza et al. and they rewrote it into DCU continuity after Wildstorm was killed off.

No, I got that. I'm just curious if despite that if its going to gel well, and really give me what I expect from a Liberty Files story. Or instead put all the focus on this new character (who could be cool too), when I really just want to see the Bat, the Cat, and the Clock kick all the ass.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 December, 2012, 04:45:22 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 18 December, 2012, 12:38:24 PM
Is no one else picking any of the Marvel NOW! titles up?

Although it left a rancid taste in my mouth, I tried a few issues of Marvel No.
My LCS (Whassup 'Big Bang Comics'?) is selling every issue number 1 for a paltry €2 (approximately 0.37 pence Sterling with current exchange rates).
Apart from some handsome but predictable artwork, nothing has made me want to stick around for number 2 (or number 3 & 4, also an sale less than one month after number 1).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 December, 2012, 09:03:04 AM
Well I was in town anyway so thought that I'd pop into my LCS just in case not expecting much and there was only a couple. A rather nice Wonder Woman 15 intrigued with quite where Azzarello is going to take this New Gods thing. There is a logical conclusion for it but don't think we'll go that far will we??? After all the Greek Gods are the old Gods and well we know what happened there...

Also in was Nowhere Men 2 which I'm loving. While the larger story of the four superstar scientists steadily builds we have a more immediate problems of the mutanted folk on the Space station... or wherever they now turn up hurling along to keep things moving. Nicely balanced and all  very intriguing. Really enjoying this.

I also put in an order from various online stories with my X-Mas monies.

Pogo book 2 - really looking forward to this one which will determine whether I'm in for the whole series I#d guess.

Charley's War 9 - which even though I kept off any X-Mas lists this year I've still conspired to not get until now some how?

Exile on the Planet of the Apes - Loving all of Boom's Apes books

Doctor Who - Child of Time - Much prefer the Panini Doctor Magazine stuff to the IDW stuff so this is my Who of choice

Nexus Omnibus 1 - Always wanted to check out Nexus so what better time to do so?

O-Men Book 2 - Martin Eden's brilliant self published title that I somehow managed to miss at Kapow this year

Fury Vol. 1 - How the hell has this flown under my radar, even with this thread and the Ennis thread I've still managed to avoid any knowledge of how great this series sounds.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 January, 2013, 08:55:48 PM
Running late because of the shipping schedule this week being a bit goofy.

NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 01/02/13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-01-02/)

My (Print) Pulls
INVINCIBLE #99 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14682) - Last issue's final panels were pretty unexpected. Kirkman's giving that 'The Death of Everyone' quite the work out.
PROPHET #32 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14703) - This issue is apparently all done by series artist (albeit one we haven't seen in a while) Simon Roy. It'll be interesting to see an issue not written by Graham.
PUNK ROCK JESUS #6 (http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2012/12/exclusive-preview-punk-rock-jesus-6/) - This mini-series has defined a lot of my expectations. Its been pretty darn good. Sean Murphy is a phenomenal artist.
THE HYPERNATURALS #7 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14695) - Still pretty great. I'm starting to get a sense of who the actual baddie is. And if my suspicions are correct... its not going to end well for the Hypernaturals.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #8 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14683) - New status-quo for the Manhattan Projects. But can they hold on to it? Probably. They're pretty tenacious.

My (Digital) Pulls
2000 AD 1813 - Woke up this morning to the most amazing of experiences. My copy of 2000 AD already downloaded and ready to read on my iPad. This right here is why I bought an eReader. So that my favorite comic will be there to greet me when I wake up in the morning. No more waiting on Diamond to finally getting around to shipping out months late issues that don't correlate to any Earthly shipping list. Just my Prog, in my hot hand, the day it comes out. Zarjaz!

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dullnickname on 04 January, 2013, 10:13:10 PM
Holy moley this week i feel like my purse is aching like my balls after a good kicking!
Is everything I want out this week? Why o why don't these publishing guys focus on my needs a bit more?
I want loads of them.
I'm going to the shop tomorrow to weigh them each, heaviest wins, i think that's fair. Never judge by the cover, but the heft is a sure fire sign of quality those digital fools can't rely on anymore.
I'm all about old fashioned values, when's my flogging matron?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 05 January, 2013, 07:59:37 PM
best issue yet of Fatale IMO. More of a Lovecraftian feel to it than previously.

Prophet also felt like it got back on track with this week's Simon Roy issue. I think the title had lost its way a bit - I like Brandon Graham but he can be too abstract at times. simon Roy took the title back to its solid sci-fi foundations.

Punk Rock Jesus was quite a good last issue - I felt it could have been much better if it wasn't such a short series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 January, 2013, 08:38:28 PM
Really? I've thought recent Prophet issues have been more straight forward then previous. Now that Old Man Prophet seems to have taken center stage, and his motley crew have some kind of goal to work toward (and regular characters have other regular characters to talk to and develop through)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 January, 2013, 09:26:01 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 05 January, 2013, 08:38:28 PM
Really? I've thought recent Prophet issues have been more straight forward then previous. Now that Old Man Prophet seems to have taken center stage, and his motley crew have some kind of goal to work toward (and regular characters have other regular characters to talk to and develop through)
Id agree with that Adventurer, though I'm still a month behind print to save the shillings, so am really looking forward to the Simon Roy stuff too- his art in the first arc was one of the reasons I fell love with this title.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 January, 2013, 09:57:36 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 01-09-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-01-09/)

My (Physical) Pulls
2000 AD PACK NOV 2012 1808-1811 - I ended up reading all of these 2000 AD issues digitally, for two reasons. When I signed up for my digital subscription I got most of them as free digital back issues. And two, the excruciating wait was just too much.
2000 AD PACK DEC 2012 ( ONLY) #1812 - This is a really amazing issue. Over the last several months three Dreddworld strips; Low Life, The Simping Detective, and Judge Dredd have been building to their climax. One that crosses over between the three strips. Culminating into this issue long mega-story, Trifecta. What Simon Spurrier, Al Ewing, and Rob Williams have done here is nothing short of magical.
2000 AD PROG 2013 - The big jumping on issue for the year. New strips start here. Judge Dredd, The Red Seas, Savage, Amphny Crusis, and Strontium Dog. Not to mention some really cracking one-off strips from Absalom and Aquilla. As a note, these will all be my last print issues of 2000 AD as I've already made the transition to digital. And it is a wonderful experience.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #331
SHAKO GN - The Only Polar Bear on the CIA's Death List! Shako is just pure polar bear on human graphic violence. That's all this quirky GN is. I won't say I love it, because I really just bought it as a 2000 AD TP completionist. But its definitely fun.

My (Digital) Pulls
2000 AD 1814 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14770) - Hey, the Mighty Tharg finally took my advice and released a 2000 AD preview that contains the first page of all the appearing strips inside. About time.
BRAVEST WARRIORS #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14766)
FAIREST #11 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14769)
GUARDING THE GLOBE #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14774) - Last issues events were a real humdinger. Its really cool to see Hester not afraid to do anything to anyone.
SAVAGE DRAGON #184 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14783) - Decided that just switching to digital rather then trying to keep up with it in print was the smartest move for me. So its done.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #244 - Stricktly speaking I won't be getting this one for a while, because I'm still catching up.
STAR WARS #1 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-812?page=0) - Actually not sure if I'm going to buy this one right away either. I have certain questions concerning the possibility of Star Wars going to Marvel this year, and what that might mean to any Star Wars comics I buy through the Dark Horse app.
SUPREME #68 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14784) - Final issue. Seems like there is a lot to wrap up and not very much time to do it. But Erik Larsen himself is doing all the interiors... so there's that.
THE TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #87 (http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=26517) - Last issue's Prime vs Megatron battle was epic, and its final outcome ominos. This series is really killing it.
THE WALKING DEAD #106 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14758)

Bit of a monster week, but more manageable once I take out the digital books I'm waiting on. And once I get through my 2000 AD print back log it will be a lot cheaper digitally going forward.

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 08 January, 2013, 10:38:54 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 January, 2013, 09:57:36 AM
STAR WARS #1 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-812?page=0) - Actually not sure if I'm going to buy this one right away either. I have certain questions concerning the possibility of Star Wars going to Marvel this year, and what that might mean to any Star Wars comics I buy through the Dark Horse app.

It's really nice to see some proper Star Wars after all the Prequels/ Clone Wars nonsense. I'm really tempted by this, but unsure whether to wait for the TPB.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 January, 2013, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 January, 2013, 09:57:36 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 01-09-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-01-09/)

THE TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #87 (http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=26517) - Last issue's Prime vs Megatron battle was epic, and its final outcome ominos. This series is really killing it.


I can't quite get my head around how much I'm enjoying this series.
The definitive Transformers epic, even for the most cursory fan.
Can't see myself ever reading a Transformers comic again after this wraps up, but its gonna be an enjoyable year.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 08 January, 2013, 08:12:26 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 05 January, 2013, 09:26:01 PM
Id agree with that Adventurer, though I'm still a month behind print to save the shillings, so am really looking forward to the Simon Roy stuff too- his art in the first arc was one of the reasons I fell love with this title.

Simon Roy is supposed to have a story starting in Dark Horse Presents this month.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 January, 2013, 09:03:30 PM
Cheers AO, will check that out
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 January, 2013, 08:17:08 PM
Fun little bundle this week in my LCS, Judge Dredd aside (alas) not a buffer amongst them. I guess the biggest shock is my first Marvel floppies for an age. My resistance broke and the lure of Michael Allred art, a nice line up and curiosity about Matt Fraction broke me and I got and have to say really enjoyed both FF 1 & 2 its not quite pull list yet, BUT its getting another go and so far it'll be in soon enough.

Elsewhere DC has nowt to be jealous of, as even though my movement towards more Indie/ Creator owned stuff is going great guns they still dominate. Rotworld continues to entertain and as its ending next month won't overstay its welcome in both Animal Man 16 and Swamp Thing 16. Batwing 16 is so generic, a little cliche, but still I find it indefinably enjoyable, my guilty pleasure. Earth 2 has dipped a little from its fine, fine opening but its still a damned fine read and has more rope before it needs to worry. Both Morrison offerings, Action Comics 16 and particularly Batman Inc 6 are fantastic.

Elsewhere Fatale 11 is a great stand alone, though quite what it adds isn't yet clear and Planet of the Apes: Cataclysm 5 sets up the next arc fantastically. Boom's Apes books really are hidden gems and I really wish this series was doing better, as I wonder if it'll last even as long as its brilliant predecessor, some months it doesn't even make the top 300 books!

Book of the bunch though goes to Jonah Hex 15. I always enjoy me Jonah, but really this is such a blast. Mr Hex (as he's so often called) at his most pig-headed and determined, almost Dredd like and somehow Moritat finds a way to make his art even better. Even though this book is still selling about double what it did in its previous incarnation, I still wonder why its not selling twice as much. I mean why do people drop this book (or the previous run come to that) its consistently great.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 January, 2013, 08:10:17 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 01-16-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-01-16/)

My (Digital) Pulls
2000 AD #1815 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14862) - The Prog has been really shining since the start of the year. Everything is entertaining, though nothing in particular is blowing me away at the moment. Just strong and steady.
EXTERMINATION #8 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14829) - Final issue. This series too a curious turn last issue. I'm eager to see how it shakes out. Not quite the series I was hoping for, but still pretty good. I am sort of glad its not over staying its welcome.
LEGION LOST #16 (http://www.craveonline.com/comics/previews/202903-exclusive-preview-legion-lost-16) - Another Final Issue. This series on the other hand has been a train wreck, and its good that its finally being put out of its misery. Hopefully something better Legion related will rise from its ashes.
MARS ATTACKS THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS (ONE SHOT) (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14883) - Kind of a odd pull. But I grew up on The Real Ghostbusters cartoon, and IDW is going to start runing Real Ghostbusters back-ups in their Ghostbusters ongoing. So I'm kinda curious about it. I figure a nice one shot is a good place to start.
SAGA #9 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14848) - Oh this series. You never stop being crazy. I'm really liking Marko's parents as characters.
THRESHOLD #1 (http://comics.cosmicbooknews.com/content/threshold-1-preview-giffen) - Not sure if I really want to make the effort on this one. The New 52 has really started to try my patience. But... its Keith Giffen. Writing DC space characters. Those are like two of my favorite things. So I don't know. Probably will try it.

Hey an All Digital week. I'm really hoping this becoming the norm from now on. It sure makes being a comic fan easier.

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DARK HORSE COMICS

NOV120038 BILLY KIDS ODDITIES & ORM LOCH NESS #4 $3.50
NOV120030 BLACK BEETLE #1 NO WAY OUT $3.99
NOV120037 BPRD 1948 #4 $3.50
NOV120031 CONAN THE BARBARIAN #12 $3.50
SEP120048 CONAN TP VOL 12 THRONE OF AQUILONIA $19.99
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DC COMICS

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IMAGE COMICS

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OCT120688 DARK TOWER GUNSLINGER TP LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA $19.99
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OCT120704 GENERATION X CLASSIC TP VOL 02 $24.99
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NOV120643 SAVAGE WOLVERINE #1 NOW $3.99
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OCT120675 WOLVERINE MAX #3 (MR) $3.99
NOV120750 X-FACTOR #250 $2.99
NOV120753 X-MEN #40 $3.99

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OCT121260 AFTERSCHOOL CHARISMA TP VOL 07 $12.99
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 January, 2013, 01:04:13 PM
Right you lot will you all just stop messing around and listen this is important.

Could you all please start buying 'Planet of the Apes - Cataclysm', like now, in fact buy 6 copies each... okay, got that...

Now I've had to have words with you all before for not buying the previous series and that got cancelled AND now, according to The Beats 'Indie Month to Month Sales' (http://comicsbeat.com/indie-month-to-month-sales-november-2012/ (http://comicsbeat.com/indie-month-to-month-sales-november-2012/)) the orders on the current series have already fallen below where the previous one was when it got cancelled. So AND YES THIS MEANS YOU, yes you at the back, I know what you're doing, so... if you'd all just stop messing around and start picking it up I won't have to come on here and shout at you all again now will I.

Don't say I didn't warn you.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 January, 2013, 10:05:57 PM
Picked up Batman # 16 today (not bothering with the Death of the Family crossover stuff, but I think it's largely superfluous regardless).
Jock has just rocked my world with his rendition of Gotham's rogues gallery. Great stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Zappanalé on 18 January, 2013, 10:28:33 PM
Ah, well, my faith in online comic shops has been dented this week. Not got my Batman #16 yet (normally would have)!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 January, 2013, 11:18:39 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 January, 2013, 10:05:57 PM
Picked up Batman # 16 today (not bothering with the Death of the Family crossover stuff, but I think it's largely superfluous regardless).
Jock has just rocked my world with his rendition of Gotham's rogues gallery. Great stuff.

I've loved Snyder's Batman and, to a lesser extent, Death of the Family. Snyder & Capullo are really knocking it out of the park.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 January, 2013, 08:08:53 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 01-23-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-01-23/)

My Digital Pulls

2000 AD #1816 - Current line-up is churning along nicely.
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #20 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-686?page=0) - After reading last issue, my immediat feeling was many of the strips running in DHP right now all feel like of the same. Lots of supernatural, crime, and super-natural/crime. All comes off a little dull. All except GAMMA. GAMMA is AMAZING. Apocalyptic pokemon. Who knew.
FABLES #125 (http://shelf-life.ew.com/2013/01/16/fables-preview/2/) - The big 125. Its always cool when a long running book hits another milestone. Really hoping they start to move things forward a little more. Cubs in Toyland was great, but now things kinda feel like they're spinning their wheels again.
JSA: LIBERTY FILES - THE WHISTLING SKULL #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14924) - Not as hyped about this series as I was last month. Something about the first issue didn't quite sit right. At least in comparison to previous Liberty Files outings. The JSA cast does not appear to be front and center at all. Instead this Whistling Skull and his sidekick are. And I'm not yet completely sold on if they're interesting enough or not.
JUDGE DREDD #3 - Ugg. This series is just not doing it. Frankly I'm finding the scripts to be really weak compared to the real deal. Which is really unfortunate, because this could be a lot of people's first exposure to Judge Dredd after seeing the movie.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #16 (http://mancave.cbslocal.com/2013/01/18/legion-of-superheroes-16-exclusive-preview/) - The return of the Fatal Five keeps building up, but a new Legion Leader election is upon us. I've got my fingers crossed for Duplicate Damsel.
NUMBER 13 #2 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/17-951?page=0) - Last issue's artwork seemed to take a real down turn from the gorgeous look of the #0 issue. Which disappointed me a bit.
PROPHET #33 (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2013/01/18/prophet-33-preview-simon-roy-brandon-graham-image-comics/) - This series is really starting to come together as a proper story. Which is nice. A like a book that can actually find a focus, and doesn't always have to meander around. But the payoff from all those one-offs is really starting to shine.
SAUCER COUNTRY #11 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14939) - Looks like this book is cancelled with issue 14. Which is too bad, it can be really interesting. And the artwork is divine.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #53 (http://www.vizmanga.com/reader/1362-weekly-shonen-jump-53) - Giving this a shot. As a rule Shonen manga has never particularly appealed to me. Its all a bit samey. But... the digital edition (the only edition actually) is only a $1 a (weekly) issue. And has nearly 200 pages of content. That is an insane value. So I figure its worth trying it. Also a new series just started, One-Punch Man, which is about a super-hero who is frustrated about the fact that he beats every villain he comes across with just one-punch.  Could be fun.

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COMPLETE SHIPPING LIST
DARK HORSE COMICS

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DC COMICS

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IMAGE COMICS

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: briantm on 22 January, 2013, 11:08:38 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 22 January, 2013, 08:08:53 PM
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #53 - Giving this a shot. As a rule Shonen manga has never particularly appealed to me. Its all a bit samey. But... the digital edition (the only edition actually) is only a $1 a (weekly) issue. And has nearly 200 pages of content. That is an insane value. So I figure its worth trying it. Also a new series just started, One-Punch Man, which is about a super-hero who is frustrated about the fact that he beats every villain he comes across with just one-punch.  Could be fun.
I keep getting redirected to http://www.viz.com/apps?rd=vm on their site. Anyone else having this problem? Maybe something to do with them not having the uk license.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 January, 2013, 11:12:44 PM
Hurm. I wonder if its because you're in the UK? Its possible its region locked to the US. That would be unfortunate.

Here's the link to the Jump homepage: http://shonenjump.viz.com/

See if that helps. Also, turns out you have to be logged in to read the preview. Also unfortunate.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: briantm on 23 January, 2013, 10:29:55 AM
I can get to that shonen jump page but any link I click on from it shoves me to that redirect page I linked.

I did manage to sign up with the log in pop up on the sj page, but when I got the confirmation email, the link to confirm my email address went to the redirect page too!   :lol:

Ah well. Worth a try.  The sampler will probably show up on some torrent site.

Would be good if they can sort a UK license, sounds like good value (like Double Barrel, but neither of the stories in that clicked with me so I didn't buy past the first issue)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 January, 2013, 11:08:04 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 01-30-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-01-30/)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1817 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15019) - Keeps trucking along with the same line-up since the new year. I hear Savage ends this issue. And thank god, last episode was atrocious.
INVINCIBLE #100 - The big 100 is finally here. I saw a preview of the first few pages of this issue. But I won't link it, because its pretty spoilertastic. I'm seriously wondering what happens next. As it is, I'm pretty stoked about another book I'm reading now having an issue number above 100. Invincible is also one of the few I've read from the beginning to reach that number. I can't even say that about 2000 AD or Savage Dragon (also I didn't start reading Fables until issue 6, but now its on 125).
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #54 - A new Akira Toriyama one-shot runs this issue, my curiosity of which was the main reason I checked out the title last week. I think there's going to be more here to like then I expected, which is good news. Also no Yu Gi Oh! this issue. Which is better news. Also I can't get over how cheap this title is. Nearly 200 pages, weekly, for a dollar. ZOMG.

Small week, and actually two of the three aren't even on a Diamond shipping list due to being Digital exclusive.

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 February, 2013, 04:24:34 PM
At last! Someone else who reads weekly Shonen Jump! What are you opinions on the current line up by each strip?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 February, 2013, 04:26:18 PM
Finally more Mudman next week YAH!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 February, 2013, 08:35:02 PM
Quote from: HawkmongerAt last! Someone else who reads weekly Shonen Jump! What are you opinions on the current line up by each strip?

Lucky for you I did a full write up over on ANN Forum because I've gotten suddenly hyped for Jump. So here's my opinions on the last two weeks. Keep in mind, this is my first encounter of many of these strips.

I'm going to get this out of the way, but Naruto is completely incomprehensible to me. Now, I coincide I'm picking up 617 installments in, and near the end of a major story arc. But I pride myself on my ability to pick up the general gist of things, and at least be able to the follow the broad strokes. I'm struggling to do that here. I think a lot of the problem stems from poor panel-to-panel transitions and poorly scripted dialog. I don't know. I doubt I'm ever going to get into this one.

Toriko on the other hand seems like its a lot of fun. Its core concept seems really silly. But its got some really boffo creature designs, and character designs that remind me of Fist of the North Star. Reading this lead to me to checking out the free preview to the first volume. I'm not sure if I'm going to jump right on catching up, but its on my short list. So not a bad impression.

One-Punch Man was actually the title that really got me to pull the trigger on picking up my first issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. It was new and its concept seemed like a lot of fun. I enjoy super-hero satire, and this one seems to have that in spades. Its also got some wicked slick artwork, some nice humor, and crazy monster designs. I love it.

One Piece is suffering similar to Naruto in some respects. Being long running, at the end of a story arc, and having some really odd panel to panel transitions that makes it really easy to lose the plot. On the other hand its not quite as bad as Naruto, and it seems to have a lot to offer. I'm hoping to warm up to it as it moves on to its next arc. Reading the first volume of the series is on my 'to do' list at some point.

Bleach is also in the Naruto/One-Piece camp where I don't really care about it, or what's going on. But the art is much clearer in some respects then the others. So its marginally more interesting to read.

Nisekoi and Cross Manage are of the high school drama genre that I actively dislike. Nisekoi in particular is rather forgettable. Oddly enough I'm actually liking Cross Manage quite a bit. Even if its rather by the numbers.

Now, Kintoki, the whole reason I bothered taking a chance in the first place (because I read a news article about it last week). That was FUN! I'm a big fan of early Dragonball, all the adventure and weird creatures, and funny character moments. Unfortunately it all sort of devolves into dull tournament style situations. Kintoki recaptures a lot of that early Dragonball adventure and humor IMO. Though Toryama does seem to recycle a lot of his classic motifs here, I think it works pretty well over all. Especially as a one-off. I would be really interested in reading more. As it stands apparently Dragon Ball Z is coming back next week for a full color run. Its a known quality, so I'll probably enjoy it well enough for what it is. But it is kind of an unexciting new addition.

Oh yeah, I forgot about Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal. Probably for good reason. A waste of good artwork *bleach*

So yeah, there you go. My opinions on Weekly Shonen Jump. Like certain parts of the anatomy, everyone has one. At the moment One-Punch Man is my major draw, while I'm really hoping One-Piece and Toriko step up to the challenge. Not a great ratio, but its a freaking dollar. I'd pay a dollar for One-Punch Man alone.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 February, 2013, 10:14:51 PM
Indeed, One-Punch Man is a superb piece. You may want to look into D.Gray-Man, a series that moved over to Jump Squared I think. Of all the Shonen series I feel it's amongst the closest to a toothy story in tone, possibly as it's set in a British environment (Though it lakc's alot of the Englishness seen in other manag of the like such as Hellsing) and it's a hell of a lot of fun.
On Bleach/ One Piece/ Naruto. Naruto has never meant much to me, prity bland tbh. I've always had a soft spot for Bleach, if you can you should read the first two arcs as their an amazing bot boiler with a genuinly gob smacking twist towards the end. The series lost alot of steam after the 4th and 5th went on WAY to long and the big bad kept pulling Deux Ex Machina out of his arse at every turn.
One Piece is dumb, silly fun that I enjoy for what it is. Nothing great but at least worth a dollar in your currency. :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 06 February, 2013, 12:09:31 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 02-06-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-02-06/)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1818 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15111) - Looks like I was wrong about Savage ending last week. Damn it. Except for Savage the current line-up is pretty strong here,
FAIREST #12 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15103) - Meh. I'm getting really apathetic to this story arc, to the point that I haven't bothered to read last month's issue yet. This series is no Jack of Fables I'll tell you that.
FAIRY QUEST #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15107) - Might take a shot on this one, I do like Humberto Ramos.
GUARDING THE GLOBE #6 - Apparently this is the last issue before the title changes to Invincible Universe? Or maybe there are 8 issues? I'm actually not sure. At any rate, good series is good.
MUDMAN #6 - About freaking time. I've actually forgot the plot threads on this one. That's not good. But I'm glad to see it.
MULTIPLE WARHEADS: ALPHABET TO INFINITY #4 - Final issue of this brillant mini-series. Though I get the slight feeling that nothing has really happened in the last three issues. Except for your usual Brandon Graham madness.
THE HYPERNATURALS #8 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15108) - DnA own zone. 'nuff said.
THINK TANK #5 (http://www.topcow.com/moos/43-latest-moos/729-out-02062013-think-tank-5-preview-now) - This series has been a welcome surprise. A fascinating sci-fi thriller. Though its main characters needs to get knocked down a peg. He's a little too good at everything he does.
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 06 February, 2013, 01:00:32 AM
Slight Update

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1818 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15111) - Looks like I was wrong about Savage ending last week. Damn it. Except for Savage the current line-up is pretty strong here,
FAIREST #12 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15103) - Meh. I'm getting really apathetic to this story arc, to the point that I haven't bothered to read last month's issue yet. This series is no Jack of Fables I'll tell you that.
FAIRY QUEST #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15107) - Might take a shot on this one, I do like Humberto Ramos.
GUARDING THE GLOBE #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15129) - Apparently this is the last issue before the title changes to Invincible Universe? Or maybe there are 8 issues? I'm actually not sure. At any rate, good series is good.
MUDMAN #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15131) - About freaking time. I've actually forgot the plot threads on this one. That's not good. But I'm glad to see it.
MULTIPLE WARHEADS: ALPHABET TO INFINITY #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15132) - Final issue of this brillant mini-series. Though I get the slight feeling that nothing has really happened in the last three issues. Except for your usual Brandon Graham madness.
THE HYPERNATURALS #8 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15108) - DnA own zone. 'nuff said.
THINK TANK #5 (http://www.topcow.com/moos/43-latest-moos/729-out-02062013-think-tank-5-preview-now) - This series has been a welcome surprise. A fascinating sci-fi thriller. Though its main characters needs to get knocked down a peg. He's a little too good at everything he does.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #55 - This week we get the start of another run of Dragon Ball Z. Only this time in color. Kind of yawn inducing. Also this issue has two strips I haven't encountered before because they are monthly; Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration and Blue Exorcist, so we'll see what they bring to the table.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 February, 2013, 08:39:51 AM
Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration and Blue Exorcist tend to devide fans, but for my money there both modestly entertaining.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 06 February, 2013, 08:40:23 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 06 February, 2013, 01:00:32 AM
FAIRY QUEST #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15107) - Might take a shot on this one, I do like Humberto Ramos.

I've ordered both of these as Ramos is one of my favorites (which he'd hurry back to Spider-Man) and being split into a two part comic series is way more reasonable to my bank than the previous $40 book (http://fairyquestbook.com/fairyquest-store).

ROT comes to and with Animal Man & Swamp Thing #17 - looking forward to some drama (deaths?!) there.
I think Detective Comics #17 will be the last I buy before going back to the trades as it's the last "Death of the Family" tie in, which I've really enjoyed this event as a whole - some weak points but I think that's more to do with the weak comics Joker appeared in (Teen Titans for eg.)

I'm pumped for the arrival of the 4th TMNT TPB too. Bit of a quiet this week though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 February, 2013, 08:50:00 AM
Yeah I'm looking forward to the end of Rotworld. I've enjoyed it enough, and at times loved it, though in both books its felt a little safe and derivative. I think however when finished and the complete story is there it will most likely grow above and beyond its current measure and I hope standout as a wonderful 38 part story. Almost like an Image series or some such a great, self contained 'creator owned' (in feel though of course its not!) story with a solid beginning middle and end. I genuinely believe this one will grow when reviewed as a whole.

Cos of that I'm not sure about continuing the titles beyond this point. Animal Man I like the sound of where Jeff Lemire seems to want to go, grounding the series a little more. Swampie I've not really seen anything to inspire me about what's to come so I might just let it go and let Rotworld stand alone in that instance.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 February, 2013, 09:26:59 AM
I'm dropping Swamp Thing after Rot World / Snyder's departure.
Cold, but necessary.

Was a pretty good run though, and not too pricey ($2.99 on a Monthly basis).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 06 February, 2013, 09:50:38 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 06 February, 2013, 09:26:59 AM
I'm dropping Swamp Thing after Rot World / Snyder's departure.
Cold, but necessary.

Was a pretty good run though, and not too pricey ($2.99 on a Monthly basis).

Especially considering the trades hit amazon for £7 a pop; a lot of cash saved for those that are patient.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 06 February, 2013, 10:46:39 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 06 February, 2013, 01:00:32 AMTHINK TANK #5- This series has been a welcome surprise. A fascinating sci-fi thriller. Though its main characters needs to get knocked down a peg. He's a little too good at everything he does.

The art in this reminds me a little bit of Henry Flint in the character designs.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 February, 2013, 08:33:25 PM
Its hales like this weeks that make me really glad with the shift I've made in my collecting habits. I'm now under half the number of my DC books and loving almost all the comics I'm getting. There's a few guilty pleasures, but when the majority are quality that's kinda cool.

Batwing 17 (speaking of guilty pleasures) isn't a good comic to be honest. The truth is though I still enjoyed the heck out of it. Glad there's a creative change coming, but I'll enjoy some dumb Nicieza fun while it lasts.

Caligula 2 and 3 (not sure why they were both in my bag this week?) is another guilty pleasure. Its silly and over the top, but I enjoy the heck out of it and there's chunks that are really well written. The art is a bit 90's mud period, though not so bad as to interfere with my pleasure.

The rest is pretty much gold. Earth 2 9 reminds me how good this book can be. Batman Inc 7 is just joyous fun. Rotworld might have had a slightly contrived end, that said both Swamp Thing and Animal Man 17 are a blast.

The highlights of the month (actually maybe Batman Inc should be here too?) are the always fantastic Jonah Hex (16) having a particularly wonderful episode, christ Moritat gets better and better and the story is a glorious change of pace. Plant of the Apes - Cataclysm 6, well I assume I'm not going to have to tell you how great this is, as you've all bought it after what I said last month... right, right... its just brilliant. Nowhere  Men 3 continues to build and intrigue. Its wonderfully crafted stuff and feels almost continental in tone to me. The happiness Mudman 6 brings in the return of this series is hard to underestimate. Owen is just a fantastic character and his world is so comfortable to visit and Paul Grist must be the most underestimated artist in comics. He's a genius.

I buy good comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 February, 2013, 11:41:05 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 02-13-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-02-13/)

MY DIGITAL PULLS
2000 AD #1819 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15201) - Not gonna lie, I'm really eagerly waiting a line-up change-up. Not that anything's bad (except maybe Savage), but after two months I'd like to read something else.
BRAVEST WARRIORS #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15162) - Really fun series. But not sure if I'll continue after this arc.
CYBER FORCE #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15231) - Running late. Not sure if I'm digging it as much as I'd like. But its still Free.
GHOSTBUSTERS #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15214) - I've been curious about this series for a while, I figure the relaunch will be a good place to jump on. Also really curious about The Real Ghostbusters back-ups, since I grew up on that show.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #332 - I think I'm switching to Digital on this issue. I really didn't want to (because I like having the bagged reprint material as a seperate book. But I have to face cost facts.
SAUCER COUNTRY #12 (http://www.vertigocomics.com/galleries/saucer-country-12-preview) - Only a few more issues until an unfullfilling series cliffhanger, and then probably years of waiting for a conclusion. I am glad I stuck it out with this series. Its pretty neat.
STAR WARS #2 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-813?page=0) - First issue was better then I'd hoped. I hope Woods can keep it up.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #9 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15235) - One of the best sci-fi series out there.
THE TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #88 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15216) - Also one of the best sci-fi series out there, but for different reasons.
THE WALKING DEAD #107 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15241) - Really curious about what happened to Carl last issue. It's probably horrible. Or.. misdirection. One of those two for sure.
THRESHOLD #2 (http://www.dccomics.com/galleries/threshold-2-preview) - Still waiting for the price to go down on the first issue before testing it out. That's probably bad, but there you go.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #56 - New series World Trigger starts here. Turns out its just another high school based 'teens with powers' series. Not thrilled about that. One-Punch Man is liquefying my brain with how good it is however. But deep down I wonder how it will continue to sustain its premises over time.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 13 February, 2013, 01:43:08 PM
Walking Dead: The Governor Special #1, I know it's only a few pages of new content but I'm a sucker for more Walking Dead. It was a helluva long wait for Cyberforce #3 (last was December?) I think I'm going to have re-read the first two to remember what's going on here.

For some reason Amazon has had BATMAN HC THE NIGHT OF THE OWLS as 26th Feb but seeing as I've just got my despatch email then it looks like I'm getting it this week too.

Also Batman #17 this week; CAN NOT WAIT. I can't believe DC have put their Arrow ad banner on the front of this cover, of all comics this month they couldn't skip this one?! Not like it's important or anything.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 February, 2013, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 13 February, 2013, 01:43:08 PM
Also Batman #17 this week; CAN NOT WAIT. I can't believe DC have put their Arrow ad banner on the front of this cover, of all comics this month they couldn't skip this one?!

One of the most annoying ad campaigns of all time.
Way to go DC corporate....why not p!ss off the only customers who are probably watching the show anyway?  >:(
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 February, 2013, 01:10:02 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 02-20-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-02-20/)

MY DIGITAL PULLS
2000 AD #1820 - Same line-up as the last 8 or 9 weeks. Generally entertaining, but I'm eager for a change up.
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #21 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-687?page=0) - You know, I haven't read the last issue of this year. I sort of been waiting for a price drop on the digital copy. My comics budget has just been taking a beating lately, and since there's no pressure to buy preordered comics I've sort of been falling behind on a few books.
FABLES #126 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15361) - Last issue kicked off a new arc, presenting some very interesting things. I really hope Bigby doesn't bite it (or just exit the narative, as has happened to number of characters over the years) as has been rumored.
JSA: LIBERTY FILES - THE WHISTLING SKULL #3 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15371) - Really not sure if these series is doing it for me. Just not as a good as previous Liberty Files outings. Probably because the focus is completely different, and I'm really not sure I care about Whistling Skull or Nigel.
JUDGE DREDD #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15340) - Ugg. This series is so rubbish. Such a wasted opertunity. Seriously hope readers don't judge the real deal by this poorly ploted/paced dreck.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #17 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15374) - I was disapointed to find out Giffen will only be on board for two whole issues. What a let down. Last issues's election of Phantom Girl to Legion Leader was a welcome surprise however. Legion fans did right this election in choosing a legit interesting choice.
NOVA #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15274) - I have just enough love of Marvel Cosmic to try this. But my distrust of Jeff Loeb (and his cosmic partner in crime Brian Micheal Bendis) makes me quite leery about it. Probably will wait for a price drop and/or rave reviews.
NUMBER 13 #3 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/17-952?page=0) - Another title I'm a month behind on. If for no other reason then I found the first issue to be weaker then the previous material that ran in Dark Horse Presents.
SAGA #10 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15358) - Its usually at this point in a run of a Vaughn title that I start to think about dropping it. It happened with Y the Last Man, it happened with Ex Machina. But its not happening here. This book is on FIRE and doesn't seem to be letting up. I knew I'd find a BKV title I'd like someday.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #57 - Oh One-Punch Man how do I love you, let me count the ways. Slick art? Check. Great monster design? Check. A protagonist you can root for? Check. Amazing action? Check. Amazing humor? Check.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 20 February, 2013, 08:05:34 AM
Wow busy week, I've got stuff on pull that I couldn't remember ordering including last issue of HELLBLAZER (RIP) which is probably mandatory reading to see how old Constantine goes out.

Grant Morrison's HAPPY mini-series ends this week with #4; and though it's hardly groundbreaking material (it would of been better had it been extra issue or two to flesh the story out) if you haven't picked any of them up I'd recommend the TPB if found cheap.

I have a bunch of things that I'll be abandoning after this week due to one thing or another; Nightwing #17 and Red Hood #17 because of their DOTF tie-in status (with it both are comic book fluff of the most disposable kind). I think JUDGE DREDD #4 will the be last issue I buy too, I just wanted to see what IDW did with the character and, as noted umpteen times here, it's nothing ground breaking; leave that to the forthcoming Year One I guess. I think I'm jumping off INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK #4, MORBIUS LIVING VAMPIRE #2, SAVAGE WOLVERINE #2 purely because the paper [quality] Marvel continue to use is depressing me and the whole £7 per TPB cost is too much of an incentive to stop, I'll continue on with SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #4, because y'know it's Spider-Man.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 February, 2013, 09:17:05 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 20 February, 2013, 08:05:34 AM
I'll continue on with SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #4, because y'know it's Spider-Man.

What's your take on 'Superior Spider-Man' Sheldipez?
(PS- cant believe its on issue 4 already...didnt it launch only 4 weeks ago????)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 February, 2013, 09:34:06 AM
I think a bunch of Marvel NOW titles are on 2x a month schedules or something.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 20 February, 2013, 09:51:50 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 20 February, 2013, 09:17:05 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 20 February, 2013, 08:05:34 AM
I'll continue on with SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #4, because y'know it's Spider-Man.

What's your take on 'Superior Spider-Man' Sheldipez?
(PS- cant believe its on issue 4 already...didnt it launch only 4 weeks ago????)

Yeah some issues have been insanely close together with the next issue following the week after.
It's an interesting take, something that I personally think was needed as you can only tell the same kind of Spider-Man stories for so long, I'm always up for shaking the status-quo of an old series (Amazing Spider-Man #1 was '63 - how many of the same recycled storylines has Spidey seen I wonder!).

I think Dan Slott does a lot of good and the way that [spoiler]Parker [/spoiler]turned up in [spoiler]spirit form[/spoiler] was a novel way of lessening the impact for some of the readers that weren't overly chuffed with the change but I think he was brought in way too early, I mean [spoiler]Parker [/spoiler]shows up at the end of #1! Slott could have at least got through a single story arc before having [spoiler]him [/spoiler]turn up like that, it would of increased the impact a lot had he waited half a dozen issues which is barely a matter of weeks if Marvel keep banging them out this quick.

With that said it's hard to deny how interesting it is to see what someone as cold and calculated as [spoiler]Ock[/spoiler] acts with the 'power and responsibilty' of Spider-Man. The way that [spoiler]Ock [/spoiler]didn't see his relationship with [spoiler]MJ [/spoiler]as logical (it isn't) so decided that the rational outcome was to end it (thus doing what [spoiler]Parker [/spoiler]never could). The whole spider-signal and JJJ scene was glorius (a test!) / Spidey punching out Wolverine in Avenging Spider-Man #16 - stuff like that makes it worth the price of admission.

Dare I ask if you are pro-Superior?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 February, 2013, 11:53:51 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 20 February, 2013, 09:51:50 AM
Dare I ask if you are pro-Superior?

I'm actually 'Pro' Superior Spider-Man (safe in the knowledge that the status quo will be reinstated sooner than you can say "imminent box-office Dollars"), it's an interesting idea.

I've been an on-off Spidey reader for a few decades, when its good, it's really good ('Kravens Last Hunt' etc), when its bad, it's nausea inducing (Norman Osborn resurrection, Clone Saga, 'One More Day', etc etc).

The last arc I picked up was 'Big Tme' (issue 650 I think), which I liked (but didnt like enough to continue reading after the first story ended).
I have to admit, I was intrigued by the Superior Spider-Man concept, and picked up issues 698-700 on an impulse buying whim. They were actually pretty good.
I knew Marvel were planing on making Superior a bi-monthly book, which is the main thing that put me off. Not surprised they actually made it a 'weekly', the money hungry b@astards!

Interesting to hear your comments regarding Peter's immediate reappearance in the book, and I agree that they should have had more restraint in revealing his presence so soon.
I'll pick this up either via Comixology sale or trade- reviews and incidental anecdotes are indicating that it's worth reading.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 February, 2013, 12:13:40 PM
To be fair (and far be it from me to defend Marvel) wasn't Amazing bi-weekly anyway as a development  of when all the different Spidey titles got merged into a thrice monthly Amazing?

Or have Marvel started to reintroduce new Spidey titles anyway? I'm not at all up to date on my Spidey only really following him these days in the Essential volumes!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 February, 2013, 01:36:53 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 February, 2013, 01:10:02 AM
JUDGE DREDD #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15340) - Ugg. This series is so rubbish. Such a wasted opertunity. Seriously hope readers don't judge the real deal by this poorly ploted/paced dreck.

Has been dropped like a hot snot from my pull list.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 February, 2013, 08:39:39 PM
Interesting small snapshot of my collecting habits of late in my bag this week.

Some pretty good DC comics, Wonder Woman and Action 17 were a bit steady and plodded along okay enough, just nothing up to either comic at their best. Batman 17  was pretty damned good. As good as all the fuss it has received, well for the answer to that I refer people to Saga (that's a no then).

Elsewhere Planet of the Apes Special 1 was great. Its fantastic to have these characters back, just a shame that the art, while solid, isn't up to the previous standard. Delighted though that there is more to come and they haven't rushed this to a confusion short of what it deserves, well at least so far. Fatale 12 was simply brilliant but the highlight was Battlefields 4 (or The fall and rise of Anna Kharkova 1) which was absolutely Ennis at his best. Simply breath taking.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 26 February, 2013, 10:14:14 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 02-27-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-02-27/)

MY DIGITAL PULLS
2000 AD #1821 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15455) - Brian Boland returns to 2000 AD for a pretty... average looking cover actually. Boland did covers for Jack of Fables for a while, and I honestly was never really hot on his art. I mean its fine. But I really don't get excited about it like some people.
AMALA'S BLADE #0 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/22-562?page=0) - Read this when it ran in Dark Horse Presents. I found it to be really neat with great art and some nice humor.
DOCTOR WHO: PRISONERS OF TIME #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15456) - I'll probably be picking up issue #1 when the price drops this week, they we'll see if I'm going to keep going.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #0.1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15409) - Still not sure where I am with Marvel NOW cosmic titles. On one hand I like the characters. On the other hand Brian Michael Bendis.
NEMO: HEART OF ICE HC (http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/nemo-heart-of-ice/820) - New LOEG OGN. Hot damn. I don't know if it will be day and date digial though, might have to wait for a soft cover release for that. But here's hoping.
PROPHET #34 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15450) - Its Prophet. Its still great.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #58 - Oh no. Yu Gi Oh is back. Thank god that dog is monthly and not weekly. One-Punch Man is still rad.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 26 February, 2013, 11:00:56 PM
Double dose of dark this week with

BATMAN INCORPORATED #8 Grant Morrison brings the sad  (http://www.comicvine.com/news/huge-batman-inc-8-spoilers-officially-released/146111/) :'(
INJUSTICE GODS AMONG US #2 Basically a dark version of Marvel's "What if", I hope that this continues on to a ongoing title, brilliant stuff. Never heard of [writer] Tom Taylor before but he's on my radar now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 February, 2013, 09:06:40 PM
Well what a great bunch of comics... almost. Batman Inc. 8 was only pretty good. After all the fuss the most of the comic felt like padding for the oh so spoiled ending. Well a lovely little moment between Damien and Dick aside, that was quite brilliant. The Massive 9 was possibly the weakest of the series so far, in almost complete contrast to whats gone before this issue felt pretty rushed, still even a weak issue of The Massive is a pretty fine comic and there was one quick shocking surprise (great to be surprised by a comic these days!)

In contrast IT Girl 7 was probably the best so far, bloody loved it, such great fun. Likewise FF 4 was the best so far, it was bloody great. This is the only Marvel book I get in floppies these days and I think part of that is it doesn't feel like a Marvel book... unless Marvel books have changed in the few years I've been away? DD certainly has... I wonder...

Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror 1 was a bloody magnificent opening, and would surely have been the best of the bunch, even in this strong field EXCEPT it came up against another sublime issue of Jonah Hex 17 (I mean All Star...) quite brilliant, well the main story, wasn't so fussed by the Stormwatch back up, well if I could be bothered to count it it'd rub the book of its top spot, but the main story deserves better it was quite divine.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 February, 2013, 09:28:00 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 February, 2013, 09:06:40 PM
Batman Inc. 8 was only pretty good. After all the fuss the most of the comic felt like padding for the oh so spoiled ending. Well a lovely little moment between Damien and Dick aside, that was quite brilliant.

Arrggggghhh....stupid social media hype has meant I've missed out on my first issue of Morrison's Batman run!  >:(
Have been able to procure a 'variant' cover for next week from my LCS, more than double the price though.
Goddamn you band wagon jumpers! (Shakes Bat-Gauntlet impotently)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 February, 2013, 09:33:41 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 28 February, 2013, 09:28:00 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 February, 2013, 09:06:40 PM
Batman Inc. 8 was only pretty good. After all the fuss the most of the comic felt like padding for the oh so spoiled ending. Well a lovely little moment between Damien and Dick aside, that was quite brilliant.

Arrggggghhh....stupid social media hype has meant I've missed out on my first issue of Morrison's Batman run!  >:(
Have been able to procure a 'variant' cover for next week from my LCS, more than double the price though.
Goddamn you band wagon jumpers! (Shakes Bat-Gauntlet impotently)

Yeah my LCS said they'd sold out an age ago and where still getting calls (I have it on standing order so no problem for me luckily). According to Bleeding Cool it was selling on eBay for $30 the morning it was out, while there were literally thousands still on the shelves. Give it a couple of months and no doubt you'll be able to pick it up for next to nowt?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 February, 2013, 09:39:35 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 February, 2013, 09:33:41 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 28 February, 2013, 09:28:00 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 February, 2013, 09:06:40 PM
Batman Inc. 8 was only pretty good. After all the fuss the most of the comic felt like padding for the oh so spoiled ending. Well a lovely little moment between Damien and Dick aside, that was quite brilliant.

Arrggggghhh....stupid social media hype has meant I've missed out on my first issue of Morrison's Batman run!  >:(
Have been able to procure a 'variant' cover for next week from my LCS, more than double the price though.
Goddamn you band wagon jumpers! (Shakes Bat-Gauntlet impotently)

Yeah my LCS said they'd sold out an age ago and where still getting calls (I have it on standing order so no problem for me luckily). According to Bleeding Cool it was selling on eBay for $30 the morning it was out, while there were literally thousands still on the shelves. Give it a couple of months and no doubt you'll be able to pick it up for next to nowt?

As always Colin, a pragmatic & sensible response. FOR A NON-COMIC COLLECTOR!!!!!!!!! Kill the unbeliever!!!!

Ah yer probably right- will get it on ComiXology tonight, then pick it up for a Euro in a month.  :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 March, 2013, 10:28:42 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 03-06-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-03-06/)

My Digital Pulls
47 RONIN #3 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-372?page=0) - I'm digging this series a lot, Stan Sakai is in top form.
2000 AD #1822 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15518) - Things continue to tick over, a couple new strips start up in 1824 which should bring a welcome shake up to the current like up. Which is fine, but some change will be nice.
FAIREST #13 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15534) - I'm actually a bit behind on this series, I think the last issue I read was 9? The problem is, I don't miss it. Which is problematic. I hope the next arc is better.
SAVAGE DRAGON #185 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15549) - Things are shaking up, and Savage Dragon is always at its best when that's going on.
THE HYPERNATURALS #9 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15538) - The latest Previews says issue 11 is the 'penultimate issue'. If this series is ending with issue 12 that really sucks. Because this is a really good series.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #59 - There are only so many times I can say One-Punch Man owns, this week is no exception. Seems like its starting to pick up something of an ongoing narrative, which makes me think the series premises is going to have legs. Which is great. Also, for some reason I could understand what was going on in Naruto this week... so that's different.

COVER GALLERY
(http://imageshack.us/a/img195/1655/47ronin3.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img195/1655/47ronin3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img689/6595/2000ad1822.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img689/6595/2000ad1822.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img845/1795/fairest13.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img845/1795/fairest13.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img248/6043/savagedragon185.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img248/6043/savagedragon185.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img803/5995/hypernaturals9.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img803/5995/hypernaturals9.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img29/5053/weeklyshonenjump59.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img29/5053/weeklyshonenjump59.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 06 March, 2013, 07:59:00 AM
ANIMAL MAN #18 & SWAMP THING #18 - Purely to see the fallout from Rotworld, I imagine this will be my last two pickups for these two.
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #5 I've got nothing against the art (which is perfectly great) but it doesn't feel like Spider-Man having Dan Slott but not Humberto Ramos on art duties; roll on #6!
VAMPIRELLA STRIKES #3 Taking a while for this to warm up but it's enjoyable nonsense regardless.
FAIRY QUEST #2 Ah a fix of Ramos! It's a shame this is only a two parter, imagine it's going to end on a cliff-hanger.

(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu282/DarthSheldo/Random/ram_zpsbc8b6db7.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 March, 2013, 08:05:35 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 06 March, 2013, 07:59:00 AM
ANIMAL MAN #18 & SWAMP THING #18 - Purely to see the fallout from Rotworld, I imagine this will be my last two pickups for these two.

I do wonder how steep the drop off will be for these two after Rotworld. Noting I've read about the new run on Swamp Thing has inspired me to carry on with the book and with a big name like Snyder leaving (where does the 'y' go?) I do wonder how it will fare. Not to say of course it won't be great and I'm making a mistake by dropping it.

As for Animal Man, while it keeps the same team and in Jeff Lemire has a very solid writer taking the book down what looks like much more interesting routes than old Swampie (and thus keeping me on board) it'll be interesting to see how much sales on this one have been supplemented by its close relationship with Swamp Thing. Will there be a steep drop off, I certainly hope not but fear there might?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 March, 2013, 10:04:03 PM
Totally over-hyped and sold out Batman Inc 8 update: my LCS did indeed keep the Chris Burnham variant for me (which I was duly informed is selling for €50 on EBay), but agreed to sell it to their loyal customer for the cover price of €2.99. Sometimes it's nice to be recognised as a reader, not a speculator!  :)

As with Sheldipez, I'm out as of this weeks Swamp Thing 18. Was a damn good run by Snyder though.

Anyone else pick up Joe Casey's 'Sex' this week? I was hoping to 'insert' an "I've had better" pun, but it was actually pretty, pretty good!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 March, 2013, 06:46:50 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 06 March, 2013, 10:04:03 PM

Anyone else pick up Joe Casey's 'Sex' this week? I was hoping to 'insert' an "I've had better" pun, but it was actually pretty, pretty good!

I'm picking it up next time I'm in my LCS (alas not for a couple of weeks now) for all the fuss over the fact its called 'Sex' all the blurb about it and interviews with Joe Casey made it sound really interesting and I'm looking forward to picking it up. Glad to hear a good review.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 March, 2013, 03:51:31 PM
Speaking of 'Sex' as if Apple were running the marketing campaign for the title they have banned it on on Images App and via Comixology. For fucks sake (no pun intended) how silly is that, well unless its particularly explicit or something but its not going to be is it.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/03/07/apple-bans-sex-image-tells-you-where-you-can-find-it/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/03/07/apple-bans-sex-image-tells-you-where-you-can-find-it/)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 March, 2013, 04:03:03 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 07 March, 2013, 03:51:31 PM
Speaking of 'Sex' as if Apple were running the marketing campaign for the title they have banned it on on Images App and via Comixology. For fucks sake (no pun intended) how silly is that, well unless its particularly explicit or something but its not going to be is it.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/03/07/apple-bans-sex-image-tells-you-where-you-can-find-it/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/03/07/apple-bans-sex-image-tells-you-where-you-can-find-it/)

Sad.

And trash like '50 Shades of Grey' was number 1 on iBooks for half a frickin ice age.
Someone better get a f*cking grip in the big A quicksmart.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 March, 2013, 08:05:16 PM
Interesting about Sex. I just just ranting over on a Manga forum about Manga Publishers not being allowed to put a large chunk of their mature readers material up through their apps because Apple won't let them. I was making the argument that ComiXology has no such restricts, but after doing a search on Sex and Black Kiss I found out I was wrong.

What IS different however, is that I can still buy Sex and Black Kiss via ComiXology's website, and I believe the purchases will show up on my iPad. Since I buy everything through the ComiXology site (so Apple doesn't get a cut of my purchases) this isn't a big deal. The Manga publishers don't even allow that (though you can buy digital copies of most of their mature readers material, but it can only be read via PC browser).

Really obnoxious situation all around. And its all down to Apple being dopes.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 07 March, 2013, 08:18:33 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 07 March, 2013, 08:05:16 PM
Really obnoxious situation all around. And its all down to Apple being dopes.

Are they though? I'm by no means a fan of Apple, but it seems to me like they have a choice between slightly inconveniencing a minority of users, and greatly offending a large proportion of their users. Y'know, bible belters and that ilk. The easily offended. The overly self-righteous.

I'm not defending Apple at all. I'm just saying they've made a shrewd business choice. They are quite good at the whole capitalism racket.

Apple thinking they can tell you how you can use the technology you've paid good money for, is nothing new. I gave up on itunes and the appstore because you can't just open it and download the thing you want. You open it, and you have to update this, sync that, and best of all, read this 60+ page document about what you can and can't do with your own property. Fuck those guys
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 07 March, 2013, 08:24:26 PM
Based on their early behavior where they censored man-on-man kisses, I always assumed Apple's strict no-sex policy was just a way to police homoerotic material without being seen as kowtowing to the homophobic contingent.

Fuck them indeed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 March, 2013, 01:39:15 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 03-13-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-03-13/)

My Digital Pulls
21ST CENTURY BOYS, VOL 02 GN - The final volume of this epic saga. I still recall the day I stumbled across the first volume in a Borders Express back in February 2009. When I found it, I didn't know who Naoki Urasawa was. Now I know he's one of the greatest comic creators in the world right now. The series as a whole has had its ups and downs, but over-all its been a great experience reading it.
2000 AD #1823 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15624) - Another long running series I've been following for ages comes to an end. The Red Seas is a series I've been following for at least as long as I've been reading 2000 AD. A lot of people have problems with the series as a whole, and while I have my criticisms, as a whole the series has been an adventurous good time.
BRAVEST WARRIORS #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15612) - Fun series.
SAUCER COUNTRY #13 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15629) - Penultimate issue before the series goes on indefinite hiatus. I hope it comes back someday, its very different from most comics.
STAR WARS #3 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-814?page=0) - I've been having a hard time getting into Brian Wood comics lately. His Conan didn't really gel with me, nor The Massive. But this... This is the best Star Wars has been presented in a while.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #10 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15665) - Words about how twisted this series is go here.
THE TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #89 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15641) - ComiXology had a sale on IDW's other Transformers comics, so I picked up Last Stand of the Wreckers, and More Then Meets The Eye trades and gave them a read. Honestly? Regeneration-One is a lot better.
THE WALKING DEAD #108 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15668) - I'm not sure I care about the current status quo.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #60 - Steady as she goes. One-Punch Man was pretty LOL this week. But that's par for course.

COVER GALLERY
(http://imageshack.us/a/img707/9634/21stcenturyboys2.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img707/9634/21stcenturyboys2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img254/1231/2000ad1823.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img254/1231/2000ad1823.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img818/1887/bravestwarriors6.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img818/1887/bravestwarriors6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img7/666/manhattanprojects10.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img7/666/manhattanprojects10.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img22/5479/saucercountry13.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img22/5479/saucercountry13.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img69/3540/starwars3mv.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img69/3540/starwars3mv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img832/6982/transformersregeneratio.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img832/6982/transformersregeneratio.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img96/5053/weeklyshonenjump59.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img96/5053/weeklyshonenjump59.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 13 March, 2013, 08:04:46 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 March, 2013, 01:39:15 AM
STAR WARS #3 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/19-814?page=0) - I've been having a hard time getting into Brian Wood comics lately. His Conan didn't really gel with me, nor The Massive. But this... This is the best Star Wars has been presented in a while.

Star Wars #3 has been great so far, it's bit early in but I hope the quality keeps up, it's worth picking this one up monthly for the cover art alone.
BATMAN #18 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15649) As with the rest of this months' bat issues this deals with the Damian fallout and Kubert steps in from Capullo on art duties. I think the cover was meant to be dramatic but made me laugh; am I evil?
AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #18 Superior Spider-Man vs THOR. Interesting.
WOLVERINE #1 NOW Just checking this out to see what the "all new Marvel NOW!" hook is going to be. I think people that liked the character is starting to get a bit overdosed by Logan.
TRIGGERGIRL 6 Phil Noto's art looks superb and as far as I can see it's a one off collecting previous Triggergirl bits & pieces. I thought this was out next week though.
Just picked up 2000AD prog 1823 from the shop and that looks like a big chunk o Red Seas I can see.

INJUSTICE GODS AMONG US #1 gets a second printing this week, I cant recommend this enough! It's pretty much DC's "What If" title.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 March, 2013, 08:32:59 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 13 March, 2013, 08:04:46 AM

TRIGGERGIRL 6 Phil Noto's art looks superb and as far as I can see it's a one off collecting previous Triggergirl bits & pieces. I thought this was out next week though.


Looks like it is and if you didn't read Creator Owned Comics its well worth checking out, I loved it. I wonder if it does well they'll return to the character. Worked really nicely as a stand alone but I'd be happy for a return and don't doubt the creative team involved could make it work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 March, 2013, 09:19:15 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 March, 2013, 01:39:15 AM
THE TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #89 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15641) - ComiXology had a sale on IDW's other Transformers comics, so I picked up Last Stand of the Wreckers, and More Then Meets The Eye trades and gave them a read. Honestly? Regeneration-One is a lot better.

I tried a few other IDW Transformers comics on the cheap too Adventurer...absolutely NO comparison to Regeneration One (which is the most perfectly toned Transformers comic since, well, Transformers 80).
My inner 12 year old is actually forcing Regeneration One to the top of my read pile tonight...Its a crazy world!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 March, 2013, 09:38:27 AM
See. I don't really have an inter 12 year old screaming at me. I mean, I LIKE Transformers, but I don't LOVE Transformers. I'm reading Regeneration-One based soley on the fact that Simon Furman is writing one heck of a sci-fi action book.


Speaking of Simon Furman... why hasn't he ever contributed to 2000 AD in any significant way? Seems criminal really.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 March, 2013, 09:47:04 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 March, 2013, 09:38:27 AM
Speaking of Simon Furman... why hasn't he ever contributed to 2000 AD in any significant way? Seems criminal really.

True.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 13 March, 2013, 03:24:06 PM
I always gathered from interviews about 2000ad and the Marvel UK office of the time that Furman just didn't need to work at 2000ad as he was busy as an editor and writer at Marvel making Transformers (US), Death's Head, Dragon's Claws - that's 3 US-format books coming out at the same time on top of his 2000ad-format stuff (5-8 page weekly installments) for the licenced books like Transformers (weekly), Zoids, etc, and the odd one-off for Marvel US (What If?) and serials in Marvel Comics Presents.
Given the overlap of talent between Marvel UK and 2000ad at the time, the most likely scenario is he just couldn't fit it in, or he'd just get it published at Marvel (Dragon's Claws is pure 2000ad IMO) rather than cross the floor.

Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 March, 2013, 09:38:27 AM
See. I don't really have an inter 12 year old screaming at me. I mean, I LIKE Transformers, but I don't LOVE Transformers.

I'm in the same boat.  My appreciation for them extends only to half-ironic viewings of the animated movie, a grudging admittance that Prime is very entertaining when it's on top form, and fond memories of the weekly comic as once you stripped it of the toy line trappings it was a grim, galaxy-spanning yarn about a neverending war with quasi-spiritual undertones and occasionally shocking and/or offhand deaths for main characters - in a weekly comic aimed at kids.  Regeneration is more of the same and is pretty great so far.  My only gripe would be the latter robot DNA mcguffin that turns Transformers evil may be too daft even for TF, and the colouring is too high-quality to really blend in with the original series (I presume because of the six-arc storyline structures we're seeing so far that the series is supposed to chronologically continue from the trade collections of the Marvel reprints seen in the last few years).  Still a great read so far, though, and the old-school variant covers are class.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 March, 2013, 04:03:06 PM
Some good points about Furman's career Prof.

And I agree...the 'old school' covers are brilliant. I've been trying to get them if available, only missed it one month I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 March, 2013, 07:46:38 AM
New Feature! Favorite Panels for the week!

Warning, may contain spoilers for the following.

One-Punch Man (Weekly Shonen Jump 60), Transformers Regeneration-One 89, Manhattan Projects 10, Star Wars 3, and The Red Seas (2000 AD 1823)


(http://imageshack.us/a/img839/8062/onepunchman8.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img839/8062/onepunchman8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img560/6982/transformersregeneratio.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img560/6982/transformersregeneratio.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img708/666/manhattanprojects10.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img708/666/manhattanprojects10.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img51/7564/starwars3s.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img51/7564/starwars3s.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img716/6145/redseasfinal.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img716/6145/redseasfinal.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 March, 2013, 08:18:38 AM
Ha! That Manhattan Project panel (fella punching the horse) seems to be everywhere these days. I must have a seen it in 4 or 5 different articles, blogs etc.

Absolutely love the Red Seas one you've chosen. Its a fantastic panel. Also think its hilarious the way that loo has been made to look 'future' in the Star Wars panel. Kinda reminds me of the 'future' dancing they had in Buck Rogers tv show.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 March, 2013, 08:21:24 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 18 March, 2013, 07:46:38 AM
New Feature! Favorite Panels for the week!

Warning, may contain spoilers for the following.

One-Punch Man (Weekly Shonen Jump 60), Transformers Regeneration-One 89, Manhattan Projects 10, Star Wars 3, and The Red Seas (2000 AD 1823)


(http://imageshack.us/a/img839/8062/onepunchman8.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img839/8062/onepunchman8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img560/6982/transformersregeneratio.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img560/6982/transformersregeneratio.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img708/666/manhattanprojects10.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img708/666/manhattanprojects10.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img51/7564/starwars3s.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img51/7564/starwars3s.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img716/6145/redseasfinal.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img716/6145/redseasfinal.jpg)
Great idea TA! That One Hit Punch Man panel for some reason always gets me giggling! :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 18 March, 2013, 08:49:00 AM
What's with all the violence against horses in comics lately?

(http://i.imgur.com/o52ogb4.png)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 18 March, 2013, 09:36:28 AM
Ouch! It must be a night-mare being a horse in comics!  :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 March, 2013, 10:48:41 AM
Quote from: Mabs on 18 March, 2013, 09:36:28 AM
Ouch! It must be a night-mare being a horse in comics!  :D
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQ6ho-K35N7_c4y7XVcNy7aGFdPxvHZx-4ktsGmGugeUeShFaz)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 18 March, 2013, 11:03:40 AM
No Bateman please - put the axe DOWN!  :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 March, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 03-20-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-03-20/)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1824 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15712) - A great jumping on point for new readers! Four all new stories! Including the great Victorian crime comic STICKLEBACK! Now is a great time to jump on board, grab your DRM free digital copies in PDF or CBZ format directly from the 2000 AD future shop! (http://shop.2000adonline.com/)
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #22 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-688?page=0) - Not as hyped about this series as I've used to be, in fact I'm lagging behind a month as I wait for last month's issue to price drop. I mean, its still good. But... Finder is becoming more and more infrequent in appearances.
FABLES #127 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15704) - This new arc is a bit of a slow burn, and the new bad guy seems a little obsurdly powered for someone who just came out of no where. But... I'm curious where its going.
INVINCIBLE #101 - Last issue was a bit of a head trip (even though Mark's 'death' was a one heck of a convoluted cop out). Curious where things are going from here.
JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #4 (http://www.craveonline.com/comics/previews/462507-exclusive-preview-jsa-liberty-files-the-whistling-skull-4) - Not super stoked about this series any more, but the last panel from last issue was pretty brutal.
JUDGE DREDD: YEAR ONE #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15701) - I make no bones about not liking the IDW Judge Dredd on-going title. Its writing is sloppy and slow, characters really seem out out of character. And the art isn't anything really exciting. But THIS. This mini-series might just be what the doctor ordered. It feels like Dredd, it looks like Dredd. It probably helps that its written by a 2000 AD guy (Matt Smith, the head editor of all of 2000 AD actually) and drawn by a 2000 AD guy. In other Judge Dredd news, Judge Dredd Origins (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15713) GN is getting a domestic US print release. So it'll be a lot easier to find at a good price. JD Origins is a really good place to get into the current goings on of Judge Dredd.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #18 (http://mancave.cbslocal.com/2013/03/18/things-fall-apart-in-legion-of-super-heroes-18-exclusive-preview/) - Apparently this is Giffen's last issue. What a massive disappointment, he roared onto last issue like a lion. His art style might not be everyone. But if you want bold comic action, he's got few peers.
SAGA #11 (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=49061) - Ending of last issue seriously made me tear up a bit. Poor The Will, nothing ever seems to fall his way.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #60 - One-Punch Man. One-Punch Man. One-Punch Man. One-Punch Man. Etc... forever.

COVER GALLERY
(http://imageshack.us/a/img856/2825/2000ad1824.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img856/2825/2000ad1824.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img42/9194/darkhorsepresents22.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img42/9194/darkhorsepresents22.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img23/8303/fables127.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img23/8303/fables127.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img593/5286/jsawhistlingskull4.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img593/5286/jsawhistlingskull4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img443/4327/judgedreddorigins.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img443/4327/judgedreddorigins.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img4/962/judgedreddyearone1.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img4/962/judgedreddyearone1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img831/5636/legionofsuperheroes18.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img831/5636/legionofsuperheroes18.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img706/7015/weeklyshonenjump60.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img706/7015/weeklyshonenjump60.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 March, 2013, 09:53:45 PM
Wow 'Nowhere Men #1' is on fourth print, nice to have backed a winner for once. A lot of my regulars, IT Girl, Planet of the Apes (I've warned you all about this one) and others seem to be struggling, even The Massive isn't doing as good as it should.

Anyway fantastic hail this week. Earth 2 (#10) is the only question mark. There's always something to like in every issue, but I'm beginning to wonder if its enough to justify. Nicola Scott, whose art I normally like seems to be getting too into DC's house style and I'm not really enjoying her work here, might well be an inking issue?

Elsewhere in DCU, Batwing #18 is a guilty pleasure, there's nothing too great (in fact its damn right average) about it, but I do love it for some reason. The Rotworld storyline finished in Swamp Thing and Animal Man #18 I've enjoyed it, but at the same time I'm glad its over, its time to move on. Swamp Thing I'm leaving, but Animal Man, which seemed to be spoiled all over the shop, was quite heartbreaking and superb and I'm really looking forward to what's to come. Batman #18, not bad at all, aside from Andy Kubert's art, which I've never been a fan of. Surely its too obvious if they're setting up the new Robin here?

Elsewhere all my 'indie' titles are absolute winners. Planet of the Apes Cataclysm #7 deserves a much bigger audience that it'll probably get. Rocketeer Hollywood Horror #2 is just such fun, everyone concerned seems to be having a ball. Really enjoyed Sex #1, except what the hell was up with the use of highlights in the lettering? Did not like that at all, very distracting. The star of the bunch though was Nowhere Men #4 fantastic comic. It does seem to be becoming something quite special and the series is subtly building a right old head of steam.

Good bunch this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 20 March, 2013, 05:42:49 AM
I think Eric Powell's Goon horse-punch is the best of the lot

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ALeT7PTX7RQ/Tbqek1J1lxI/AAAAAAAAGMM/cGpCXxuX0uo/s1600/scan0199.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 20 March, 2013, 07:50:09 AM
No one else curious to see how CONSTANTINE #1 is?
BATMAN HC VOL 02 THE CITY OF OWLS A title so good that I buy it monthly and in trades.
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #6 Chuffed that Humberto Ramos returns to Spider-Man, writer Slott & Ramos are the ultimate team spidey.
ALL CRIME #1 No idea what this is about but it has a cool Bruce Timm cover so count me in.

(http://orphanasylum.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/all-crime.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 March, 2013, 07:58:30 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 20 March, 2013, 07:50:09 AM
No one else curious to see how CONSTANTINE #1 is?


Have to say that completely leaves me cold. Not for some regret and anger that Hellblazer went (Its a shame but if I'm honest I hadn't read it for years except to try out and pass on Pete Milligan's run) rather I wasn't impressed with Justice League Dark and the previews, that have been all over DC comics of late, have left me with no sense that his solo title will be anymore interesting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 20 March, 2013, 08:06:07 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 March, 2013, 07:58:30 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 20 March, 2013, 07:50:09 AM
No one else curious to see how CONSTANTINE #1 is?


Have to say that completely leaves me cold. Not for some regret and anger that Hellblazer went (Its a shame but if I'm honest I hadn't read it for years except to try out and pass on Pete Milligan's run) rather I wasn't impressed with Justice League Dark and the previews, that have been all over DC comics of late, have left me with no sense that his solo title will be anymore interesting.

I couldn't really argue with that, #1 is purely curiousity purchase, I do feel a bit a bad doing so as feel like I'm actively supporting the cancelation of Hellblazer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 March, 2013, 08:40:41 AM
Gotta say i'm highly tempted by All Crime. Presume it's a bit of a pulp throwback?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 March, 2013, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 March, 2013, 07:58:30 AM
the previews, that have been all over DC comics of late, have left me with no sense that his solo title will be anymore interesting.

My thoughts exactly. RIP JC.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 20 March, 2013, 09:16:48 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 20 March, 2013, 08:40:41 AM
Gotta say i'm highly tempted by All Crime. Presume it's a bit of a pulp throwback?

That seems to be the vibe looking at the preview (http://www.tfaw.com/Comics/First-Looks/All-Crime-1___420312)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 March, 2013, 09:59:31 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 20 March, 2013, 09:16:48 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 20 March, 2013, 08:40:41 AM
Gotta say i'm highly tempted by All Crime. Presume it's a bit of a pulp throwback?

That seems to be the vibe looking at the preview (http://www.tfaw.com/Comics/First-Looks/All-Crime-1___420312)
One page in and already there's a graphic impalemnt. OK comic, lets see what you got.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 March, 2013, 05:30:32 AM
Panels of the Week!

Possible Spoilers for... 2000 AD 1824 (Survival Geeks 1), Fables 127, Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite - Rocket Raccoon, Invincible 101, Judge Dredd - Year One 1, The Private Eye 1, Saga 11 (alternate choice, slightly NSFW (http://imageshack.us/a/img534/4952/saga11.png)), Weekly Shonen Jump 61 (One-Punch Man 9)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img526/2795/2000ad1824survivalgeeks.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img526/2795/2000ad1824survivalgeeks.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img542/7932/fables127.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img542/7932/fables127.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img834/9009/guardiansofthegalaxyinf.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img834/9009/guardiansofthegalaxyinf.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img4/1903/invincible101.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img4/1903/invincible101.png)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img706/313/judgedreddyearone1.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img706/313/judgedreddyearone1.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img33/6921/privateeye1.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img33/6921/privateeye1.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img845/9405/saga11b.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img845/9405/saga11b.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img526/1058/weeklyshonenjump61onepu.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/a/img526/1058/weeklyshonenjump61onepu.png)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 25 March, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
Everything I ever see of Saga makes me groan, I think I'm getting old.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 March, 2013, 05:29:10 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 03-27-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-03-27/)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1825 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15825) - The jumping on point last week was rock solid, and this week we get the return of ZOMBO! Zombie super soldiers have never been so polite.
EAST OF WEST #1 (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=49150&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsaramacomics+(Newsarama.com+comics)) - I... really have no idea what to expect from this new Hickman series. Really hoping its more Manhattan Projects then Nightly News.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #334 - The return of Dan Abnett and Colin MacNeil's Invasion. Which is a big deal, cause that is some damn fine space war action.
JUDGE DREDD: DAY OF CHAOS FOURTH FACTION GN (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15200) - First collection of last year's big Judge Dredd story arc. Day of Chaos wasn't my favorite Dredd epic, but it was good. One of the best one-offs in a while gets reprinted here, Caterpillars by Michael Carroll.
PLANETOID #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15851) - Man, my interest in this series has really tanked. Long delays, combined with a really average story. Really the art is the only thing holding it up, and even that isn't quite as cool as it was in the first issue.
THINK TANK #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15853) - Great great series. Smart in many different ways.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #61 - Working my way through this issue right now, good all around so far. Toriko seems to be getting strung out a bit through, but damn is it not stocked with weird looking guys murdering each other.

COVER GALLERY
(http://imageshack.us/a/img62/4019/2000ad1825.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img62/4019/2000ad1825.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img705/7822/eastofwest1.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img705/7822/eastofwest1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img145/8549/judgedredddayofchaosfou.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img145/8549/judgedredddayofchaosfou.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img19/4463/judgedreddmegazine334.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img19/4463/judgedreddmegazine334.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img202/4451/planetoid5.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img202/4451/planetoid5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img845/6025/thinktank6.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img845/6025/thinktank6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img607/7905/weeklyshonenjump17.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img607/7905/weeklyshonenjump17.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 27 March, 2013, 10:54:48 AM
Mr. Adventurer, i didn't find any Caterpillars in my copy of the Day Of Chaos GN.  :'(
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 27 March, 2013, 11:04:43 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 27 March, 2013, 05:29:10 AM
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #334 - The return of Dan Abnett and Colin MacNeil's Invasion. Which is a big deal, cause that is some damn fine space war action.
First Flesh, now this. I hope nobody's told Pat!

Quote from: Mabs on 27 March, 2013, 10:54:48 AM
Mr. Adventurer, i didn't find any Caterpillars in my copy of the Day Of Chaos GN.  :'(
I would assume the Mike Carroll story included is Downtime.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 27 March, 2013, 11:25:47 AM
Oh, i don't think i remember reading that?  :think:

I'll have to check my copy. Cheers.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 27 March, 2013, 03:51:46 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 March, 2013, 07:58:30 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 20 March, 2013, 07:50:09 AM
No one else curious to see how CONSTANTINE #1 is?


Have to say that completely leaves me cold. Not for some regret and anger that Hellblazer went (Its a shame but if I'm honest I hadn't read it for years except to try out and pass on Pete Milligan's run) rather I wasn't impressed with Justice League Dark and the previews, that have been all over DC comics of late, have left me with no sense that his solo title will be anymore interesting.

Constantine is Harry Dresden fanfiction so far, and I don't see any sensible writers wasting their a-material on it when it's clearly an editorial-mandate publication rather than the anything-goes horror playpen the Vertigo title was.
My current theory is that in using the movie title and upping the visual supernatural elements while transplanting the character to the DC imprint from Vertigo, DC have created a comic with the express intention of developing it later as a CW programme in the vein of Arrow, Supernatural or Beauty and the Beast - Constantine really is indistinguishable from such programmes already, right down to the mysterious male-model lead, NYC setting, and casual gore.  Smallville and Arrow presented DC with an easy way to get the CW to pay them licencing money to up their profit margin, and (if Brian Wood is to be believed) they've been actively blocking the development of tv shows and movies based on Vertigo properties for some time now, so I'm laying money here and now that we're getting a Constantine tv show in the next few years - possibly with the lead recast as an American.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 27 March, 2013, 04:24:02 PM
An infinitely plausible theory RE Constantine there Prof.

Anyone pick up the 2nd volume of 'Uncanny X-Force' by the way?
I've basically quit Marvel, but would be interested to hear feedback from someone picking it up (Bishop's return has piqued my interest, and Ron Garney is a brilliant artist).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 27 March, 2013, 05:06:37 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 27 March, 2013, 04:24:02 PM
Anyone pick up the 2nd volume of 'Uncanny X-Force' by the way?
I've basically quit Marvel, but would be interested to hear feedback from someone picking it up (Bishop's return has piqued my interest, and Ron Garney is a brilliant artist).

Yes, I've bought the last couple of issues. They've been fairly unremarkable, script-wise at least. (Art-wise, it has some quite stylish colouring at times.) At present, it's best described as a perfectly competent X-book with little to set it apart from the others bar the promise of a fairly eccentric roster. Bishop has thus far been busy roaring in a slightly comical manner, whilst summoning up demonic energy bears (link to the New Mutants' Demon Bear? Dunno.) Meanwhile Psylocke is swearing a lot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 27 March, 2013, 05:16:00 PM
Thanks for the feedback Greg....don't think I'll loose much sleep skipping this one!

I genuinely still miss Uncanny X-Force Vol1.
Was a top-of-the-pile read for a few years there. :'(
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 27 March, 2013, 05:24:00 PM
Remender is clearly intending on following-on certain plot elements from UXF in  'Uncanny Avengers', but it is not, thus far, in the same league. In fact, it's surprisingly overwritten at times - I get the impression he is trying to evoke a particular writing style of days past, but for me, it's not really coming off. I'm a long-time X-Men fan, but post AvX I can't really say any of the X-books are doing much for me. (On the other hand, I'm enjoying Dan Slott's Superior Spider-Man more than just about anything else being published at the moment by any company.)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 27 March, 2013, 05:26:41 PM
That's the 3rd or 4th recommendation for Slotty's new Spidey book.
Must give it a go.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 March, 2013, 07:14:18 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 27 March, 2013, 05:29:10 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 03-27-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-03-27/)

My Digital Pulls
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #334 - The return of Dan Abnett and Colin MacNeil's Invasion. Which is a big deal, cause that is some damn fine space war action.
JUDGE DREDD: DAY OF CHAOS FOURTH FACTION GN (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15200) - First collection of last year's big Judge Dredd story arc. Day of Chaos wasn't my favorite Dredd epic, but it was good. One of the best one-offs in a while gets reprinted here, Caterpillars by Michael Carroll.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #61 - Working my way through this issue right now, good all around so far. Toriko seems to be getting strung out a bit through, but damn is it not stocked with weird looking guys murdering each other.
1) Invasion? Surely not.  :P
2) Caterpillars? Must check out a copy, but this has me a bit bamboozled. Wouldn't it have been in the upcoming Mutant GN instead? Or am I being dim...
3) Toriko's becoming a bit of a slog for me, just can't get into it. In contrast the flashback arc in Bleach is titilating my fan sack (sorry, had to). One Punch Man is still the biz mind, and i'm enjoying One Piece more and more these days. Though I assume the workings of the big three are to ahead for you to really give a damn by this point.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 March, 2013, 07:42:53 PM
Damn, I must have been asleep at the wheel. I guess Michael Carroll isn't in Fourth Faction, and I was talking about Downtime any way.

And yes, Insurrection, not Invasion.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 March, 2013, 07:50:25 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 27 March, 2013, 07:42:53 PM
Damn, I must have been asleep at the wheel. I guess Michael Carroll isn't in Fourth Faction, and I was talking about Downtime any way.

And yes, Insurrection, not Invasion.
Happens to the best of us, I once wrote a review on Zardoz and instead of saying Sean Connery played Zed, I addressed him as Simon Pegg on no less than five occations...now I have images of Sgt. Angel in a red nappy. I need my pills.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 28 March, 2013, 10:15:09 AM
Opinions on East of West people?I thought it was a strong first issue, amazing art in places.

Fatale continues to be my favourite title - this arc gas been great and the WWII issue next month has been what I've been waiting for since the era was mentioned in the first arc.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 March, 2013, 09:28:47 PM
Quote from: Davek on 28 March, 2013, 10:15:09 AM
Opinions on East of West people?I thought it was a strong first issue, amazing art in places.


Alas my LCS got shorted and so I didn't get my copy this week. They hope to get me a copy, but seeing how the Image market is at the moment I bit the bullet and got one for a fiver (inc postage) before they went to silly money. I feel a bit of a mug for doing this, and watch this be the comic that bursts the Image bubble, but hey ho, I wanted a copy and in theory if I end up with two I'll be quids in in a few months.

Anyhoo what was waiting for me at my shop was a bit frustrating this month. A few titles hit a bit of a bum note. Firstly and much to my surprise, given the astonishing form its been on of late I though this months Jonah Hex 18 was a step down from its normal heights. Not terrible, but nowhere near as good as it had been. Given where its going next as well... Battlefields 5 couldn't match the astonishing heights of last month either, lets see how this one ends. Wonder Woman 18 was a poor finish to the arc, wasn't convinced by the end at all. Still I think this is starting to feel like it'd benefit from a re-read. When I get the chance. Action Comics 18 on the other hand was a blast and I can't wait to give Morrison's run the benefit of a re-read.

The action of IT Girl and the Atomics 8 didn't quite work, but it was still fun and I do wish more people were buying this title. Batman Inc 9 was great and really looking forward to seeing how Morrison wraps his run up. Fatale 13 was fantastic and The Massive 10 (how come this is the and IT Girl seems to be the Image title of late that haven't been getting silly good numbers, not fair!) was likewise, if much to my surprise I wasn't at all happy with Gary Erskine's art. He seemed to be trying to keep thing too much in tone with Gary Brown's stuff and it just didn't work for me. FF 5 was a blast as they series has been too date.

Pick of the bunch though was Black Beetle 2 since this is now ongoing I've decided to pick it up. Alas that does mean that I'm still hunting issue one at a decent price (Hey I'd settle with finding a second print) and issue 0 but hey ho.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 March, 2013, 10:14:59 PM
I liked East of West quite a bit, its alternate timeline vibe, combined with a whole mess of characters who are also enigmas put it off to a good start. It does seem to be a series that drinks the Hickman "government is shady 'yo!" Koolaid. We'll see if that aspect gets more obnoxious in the future, but for now its intriguing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 01 April, 2013, 11:27:43 AM
East of West seems fairly standard Heavy Metal Sci-fi fare. The only part that really stuck out was the joke of 'why are there only 3 of you?'. Its good, but TPB good, not 'must buy now' good.

Bonus marks for the impressive 'leg shot' page tho. Who doesn't like framing a a full page panel through a nicely turned heel and set of pins.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 01 April, 2013, 08:53:29 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 27 March, 2013, 05:24:00 PM
On the other hand, I'm enjoying Dan Slott's Superior Spider-Man more than just about anything else being published at the moment by any company.

Have picked up & read ASM 698-700 and Superior 1-6.
Great fun.

The only off-putting aspect: $8 a month is crazy for a 15 minute read.
I really wish Marvel would re-think their shipping policies.
Who could afford to try / pick-up anything else (even other Marvel books) every month if they were a regular Marvel customer?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 02 April, 2013, 01:28:00 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 01 April, 2013, 08:53:29 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 27 March, 2013, 05:24:00 PM
On the other hand, I'm enjoying Dan Slott's Superior Spider-Man more than just about anything else being published at the moment by any company.

Have picked up & read ASM 698-700 and Superior 1-6.
Great fun.

The only off-putting aspect: $8 a month is crazy for a 15 minute read.
I really wish Marvel would re-think their shipping policies.
Who could afford to try / pick-up anything else (even other Marvel books) every month if they were a regular Marvel customer?

It's $12 if you're following Doc Oc in Avenging Spider-Man too! I wouldn't mind half as much if the quality of Marvel's paper was decent, compare it to IDW or Dark Horse's $4 books and there's a big difference in stock.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 April, 2013, 10:58:05 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 04-03-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-04-03/)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1826 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15918) - The current line-up is dynamite. Zombo is as weird as ever.
FAIREST #14 (http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2013/04/01/preview-monday-action-comics-19-and-fairest-14) - Still need to get caught up, I keep staring at the previous 2 issues on my ComiXology wishlist and just... can't be assed.
HYPERNATURALS #10 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15919) - Last issue left off with a real WTF moment, can't wait to see what DnA have up their sleeves next.
SAVAGE DRAGON #186 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15896) - This issue we start to get into the heads of the notorious Vicious Circle, its sort of interesting to see the other side up close sometimes.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #18 - This issue has a new one-shot comic called Sakuran (Tentative) that I was sort of excited about (I like one-shots), the premises sounded neat, about a boy who has an alien living in his head. Only then the weird looking alien [spoiler]turns out to be a girl in a bikini[/spoiler] and I started beating myself over the head with my iPad.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 April, 2013, 08:02:46 AM
Some Nazi nonsense this week for me in form of MISS FURY #1 and UBER #0.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 April, 2013, 08:51:29 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 03 April, 2013, 08:02:46 AM
Some Nazi nonsense this week for me in form of MISS FURY #1 and UBER #0.

I'm hoping my Uber #0 shows up, as much the same as East of West its sold out before hitting the shops. This is becoming a bit of a worry for me, as loads of people seem to have cottoned onto the fact that a lot of new independents do well by 'surprise' and sell out forcing up prices of first issues (and possibly other early ones). Publishers, understandably can't run the risk of big over prints, retailers likewise big over orders, as neither of them can be sure which of the new releases will be the next 'hit'.

To be honest though its getting quite predictable. I sussed the fact that I'd not got East of West #1, as I checked at the counter before buying my books and asked after it. The reason, I knew it was going to be (already was by the time I picked it up) a hit and therefore needed to be sure I'd got it before leaving the shop... alas not this time. Looking ahead at my pre-orders coming up 'The Victories' I'm probably safe with, I suspect that won't go massive. Lazarus given its by Rucka and Lark could well become just another of these type of books.

All of this sounds good, books selling out, demand outstripping supply and books going to second print because of it. The reason I find it a concern however is how much of this is driven by readers, in which case its good, and how much is driven by speculation?

Looking at East of West there was no shortage of copies available on eBay (and I'm sure elsewhere), that however hadn't driven the price down, as I've said here I had to pay £5 inc postage, by far the cheapest I could find. So have people bought this with some misbegotten belief that there's money to be made? I'd suggest if they have they might have missed the train. It was always going to be a short lived trend, so Saga and a few others are a real case of supply and demand and the scale of its popularity being much bigger than expect. A few others likewise and back issue prices there will stay inflated, much like Walking Dead. In more recent cases, or certainly current ones I genuinely think people have twigged and in a few months you'll be able to pick up issue one of East of West for a quid. The problem is this difficulty of picking up a title in the first couple of weeks of release, when it should still be on shelves, might mean people who want to check out the series are put off? After all I've been looking forward to this series since it was announced and that's the only reason I paid a fiver for it, in most cases I'd just shrug and move on elsewhere, or decide to trade wait?   

If it continues are we just going to see a repeat of the 90s Image boom and bust? After all a lot of other signs point to mistakes from the past not being learnt from. Hello Mr variant cover.

Maybe I'm over worrying about this and things will settle down soon? At least the quality of the comics is better this time around either way!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 April, 2013, 10:15:21 AM
I had the same problem with Image's Bedlam, first issue sold out fast yet there was tons of copies of it on ebay for upwards to a tenner, the same with #2 so I thought to hell with that and I'll wait for the TPB, which has turned up on Forbidden Planet signed by both artist and writer (http://forbiddenplanet.com/99466-bedlam-volume-1/) for less than a tenner delivered.

It's sad that this is only enforcing the "good to wait for trade". Singles eh?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 04 April, 2013, 02:51:25 AM
I think it's a retailer-driven problem to a large degree. They're chasing the speculators. Image had that press release kerfuffle a few months back giving out about how their books keep selling out instantly because retailers are under-ordering, even on titles they know will perform well (like Saga and various #1s from respected creators), and there's no discernible reason for this conservatism.

Image's threat to not print second runs wasn't a solution of course; if anything, it would have made it worse. I think Image want their comics in readers' hands. That's their first priority because the more people who have the first issue, the more likely it is that future sales will be stronger and eventual trade sales will benefit too. Even when they overprint on stuff, it still sells out almost instantly.

Lazarus will likely be a sell-out too. Order your copies now  :P

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 April, 2013, 08:28:41 AM
Oh I absolutely agree that Image are blameless, in that as you say they want to get copies into people's hands I'm quite sure. Likewise I'd be very surprised if any retailer deliberately under orders however, as its the basis for their livelihood to sell as many comics as possible?

Its a shame Image can't offer retailers some sort of returnable incentive to retailers to break the cycle though. I don't doubt they can't match the kind of offer DC and Marvel sometimes make, but some limited return-ability on some of the safer books, so Lazarus would be a good example for one to try it on. The economics might be a bit shaky for a smaller publisher, but if Image go for it they will get their product into people's hands.

Ultimately it falls to the buyer I suppose to get their act together, order stuff in advance in good time and not to jump on the speculation bandwagon. Alas the day that happens...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 April, 2013, 08:41:20 AM
Although you know I said this first issue selling out before going to the shelves was predictable...

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/03/polarity-1-sells-out-from-diamond-and-sells-for-13-on-ebay/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/03/polarity-1-sells-out-from-diamond-and-sells-for-13-on-ebay/)

... I was talking bollocks!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 04 April, 2013, 09:51:29 AM
Some interesting points Colin, I had no real idea about the re-emergence of the speculator market (apart from almost missing out on 'Batman Inc' 8 a few weeks ago).

I should sell that NM 'Saga' collection (including a 2nd copy of number 1 signed by BKV) and buy a holiday!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 06 April, 2013, 12:39:52 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 04 April, 2013, 08:28:41 AM
Likewise I'd be very surprised if any retailer deliberately under orders however, as its the basis for their livelihood to sell as many comics as possible?

Hmm. Well there are a few who sell them on ebay after the point of sell-out and ask for higher prices. It's a shrewd - though somewhat unethical - business move. I think that's what that Image press release was hinting at, to be honest. The argument is that these particular retailers are ultimately taking money away from all parties in the long run. Image following through on their threat of no second prints for Saga appear to have upped its sales quite nicely.

QuoteIts a shame Image can't offer retailers some sort of returnable incentive to retailers to break the cycle though. I don't doubt they can't match the kind of offer DC and Marvel sometimes make, but some limited return-ability on some of the safer books, so Lazarus would be a good example for one to try it on. The economics might be a bit shaky for a smaller publisher, but if Image go for it they will get their product into people's hands.

I may be wrong but I think they have done this quite recently for some titles. Oh, here it is - http://www.imagecomics.com/newsletter/newsletter-20121211.html - along with that initial letter about second prints and sell-outs. Go down to the retailer incentive section. They've done this for some of their more successful titles too!

Ultimately it falls to the buyer I suppose to get their act together, order stuff in advance in good time and not to jump on the speculation bandwagon. Alas the day that happens...
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 April, 2013, 09:25:08 PM
Well my copy of East of West arrived and managed to read it while on a parent run over the weekend and it was... pretty good. It suffered a little from being stuck between two stalls for me. As is often the case when people go for the Western vibe but are mixing that in with other elements, in this case mystic Sci-Fi. It was trying to be a cool western but the other trappings tripped it up a little. it was fun and I'm certainly around for a bit but didn't blow me away... hey Saga you hear those bells ringing as well?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 09 April, 2013, 03:13:43 AM
NEW COMICS AVAILABLE THE WEEK OF 04-10-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-04-10/)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1827 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15994) - Really want to like Dandridge, but I'm not sure if I ever will. Zombo and Stickleback are solid and Judge Dredd is dealing with a serious threat.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15958) - Guarding the Globe is dead, long live Guarding the Globe. Phil Hester and Todd Nauck were making some serious magic over on GtG. I expect more of the same here.
MEGA MAN #24 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15996) - Last week Archie had a ComiXology Sale on Sonic and Mega Man comics. Which was awesome because I got caught up on everything in time for this mega Crossover. Sonic and Mega Man, together for the first time. Its my opinion that Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man are two of the finest 'All Ages' comics on the stand. And I mean 'All Ages' in its truest sense. There is something here for Kids and Adults. Ian Flynn is an underrated comic creator who really should get more attention. Guy knows how to balance humor and suspense like few others.
SAGA #12 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16005) - Yeesh, last issue was a kick in the nuts.
SAUCER COUNTRY #14 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16002) - Final issue before going on extended hiatus. Sad to see it go. Gorgeous to look at, and trying something different. To bad it couldn't find an audience.
STAR WARS #4 - Really liking the characterization of everyone here. Brian Wood seems to really 'get' the essence of Rebellion Era Star Wars. I love it.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #90 (http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&dispsize=800&album=19810&start=0&sl=transformers-regeneration-one-90-comic) - Another standout 'All Ages' comic if I do say so. Though not afraid to be a bit more on the brutal side.
WALKING DEAD #109 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16006) - I'm honestly not sure if I care about what's going on right now. Maybe I've finally reached my drop point? Probably not though.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #19 (http://www.vizmanga.com/weekly-shonen-jump/signup) - Big fat issue, 200+ pages. Still the best bargain in comics right now. Even if you hated 90% of its content, its still a great deal. Fortunately I like about 40%, and can at least stand reading the rest.

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 09 April, 2013, 10:00:39 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 09 April, 2013, 03:13:43 AM
WALKING DEAD #109 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16006) - I'm honestly not sure if I care about what's going on right now. Maybe I've finally reached my drop point? Probably not though.

I wish Walking Dead Volume 18 would hurry up, feels like a big long wait, I was expecting them to pull this forward but it's still down for back end of June.

oh and Star Wars #4 - Love the covers, love the story and art. Basically how to do a licenced title right.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 April, 2013, 07:59:21 PM
Anyone actually read Uber # 0?
Reviews are starting to garner my interest, but you'd sooner get a your hands on a Dead Sea scroll FFS.
Heard a reprint edition with extra material is out soon. Must get a copy of it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 10 April, 2013, 09:51:37 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 09 April, 2013, 07:59:21 PM
Anyone actually read Uber # 0?
Reviews are starting to garner my interest, but you'd sooner get a your hands on a Dead Sea scroll FFS.
Heard a reprint edition with extra material is out soon. Must get a copy of it.

Read it last night, it's some decent Nazi supersoldier nonsense, there's a lot of set-up for the amount of pages it covers, some OK art within but it is a bit muddy and I found it hard to differentiate some of the characters in some panels. I think I'll continue with it unless I have problems getting my hands on #1.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 April, 2013, 09:52:35 PM
Cheers Sheldipez, am keeping an eye out for it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 11 April, 2013, 12:29:32 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 09 April, 2013, 03:13:43 AM

SAUCER COUNTRY #14 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16002) - Final issue before going on extended hiatus. Sad to see it go. Gorgeous to look at, and trying something different. To bad it couldn't find an audience.

Here is news about the hiatus. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/08/dc-removed-end-of-season-one-from-last-page-of-saucer-country/)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 April, 2013, 06:55:12 PM
Right you lot I've already had words about you people not reading the Planet of the Apes books and in doing that I also mentioned that WHICH other book was in danger ... well... WAS ANYONE LISTENING...

... Well no we know that don't we. How do we know that. Well cos IT Girl and the Atomics is finishing with issue 12. Yes that's right cos you don't listen to me a really fun comic book is finishing... Well I've given you ever chance and so I want the lot of you to write 100 times in your books

"I will always buy the comics that Colin likes, that don't get enough readers."

By Monday 9am. SHARP.

Lets just hope this doesn't happen again hey...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 April, 2013, 08:43:50 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 10 April, 2013, 09:51:37 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 09 April, 2013, 07:59:21 PM
Anyone actually read Uber # 0?
Reviews are starting to garner my interest, but you'd sooner get a your hands on a Dead Sea scroll FFS.
Heard a reprint edition with extra material is out soon. Must get a copy of it.

Read it last night, it's some decent Nazi supersoldier nonsense, there's a lot of set-up for the amount of pages it covers, some OK art within but it is a bit muddy and I found it hard to differentiate some of the characters in some panels. I think I'll continue with it unless I have problems getting my hands on #1.

Art aside I really enjoyed it. The art I have to say just isn't too my taste and at time lacked clear storytelling. Also its 'Avatar'ness, by which I mean its gore for gore sake took away somewhat from the piece. It removed some of the horror by being so explicit.

All that said yeah I'll be back as it was enjoyable and its positives far outweighed its negatives.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 April, 2013, 09:49:45 PM
And three on the bounce from me with my round up of my latest haul.

It wasn't bad over all. Earth 2 11 hangs on in there and there were moments this month to love. I'm giving this to issue 12 then we'll see. Batman 19 was solid but uninspiring compared to whats gone before. Still intrigued by whats to come. Batwing 19 was a blast despite the reviews and while it hurried to move things along it did so in an entertaining logical manner. My main concern is the very thing that makes this book unique (its setting) seems to be the very thing that will be sacrificed to try to pull the readers back. Its going to have to be good over the next couple of months to survive this one. Animal Man 19 was by far the pick of my DC bunch this month and it was a harrowing delight.

Rocketeer - Plant Hollywood 3 and Planet of the Apes Cataclysm 8, both continue to be a blast for very different reasons. Caligula - Heart of Rome 4 continues to be wonderful nonsense. The thing is the 'Avatar'ness of it all, the over the top violence and sex do grate a bit as this could be a stronger title if it didn't revel in such things quite so much. Sex 2 on the other hand is probably the pick of the bunch this month, really enjoyed it. The sex at times feels a bit needlessly over the top but it does serve a purpose and does serve the story. At times it pushes the edge of being a bit titillating for the sake of it but it did hold it together and it was a very interesting read. Great book. Just a shame Joe Casey comes across as such an ass in the letters page!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 17 April, 2013, 12:23:48 AM
NEW COMICS AVAILABLE THE WEEK OF 04-17-13 (http://ifanboy.com/comics/week/2013-04-17/)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1828 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16100) - Eisner Award Nominated series baby! (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/16/the-eisner-nominations-2013-fantagraphics-get-twenty-four-dc-comics-gets-two/) why aren't you reading it? (oh wait, on this forum you are!)
CYBER FORCE #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16092) - Even though this series is free, I'm honestly not sure I can be assed to read any more of it. Just not doing it for me.
FABLES #128 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16098) - This arc is... odd. Snow White has been really been getting rung through the ringer by some douche that nobody can touch. But Bigby's on the scene, so we'll see how that's going to shake out. There's been some rumors that Bigby might not make it out alive.
JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #5 - Man, I don't know about this series any more. Its just not doing it for me. Not like the first two Liberty Files anyway.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #19 (http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2013/04/exclusive-preview-legion-of-super-heroes-19/#page/2) - Liking this arc a lot, a lot of people seem to generally not care for the Legion right now. But I dig it.
SONIC UNIVERSE #51 (http://geek-news.mtv.com/2013/04/16/sonic-universe-51-preview/) - Worlds Collide Part 1 was mostly exposition to get things set up (Dr. Wily and Dr. Eggman might be one of fictions great unexpected Bromances btw) so I'm pretty excited to start getting to the meat of this crossover. And how rad is that cover?
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #20 - Torriko continues to surprise me. It sort of got the Dragon Ball Z problem of each installment being a drawn out fight scene. But the character designs, and the fight choreography are so off the wall I can't help but love it. Narato has gotten back to the present events and taken a nose dive in coherency again, so that's too bad. Haven't got to the rest yet.

COVER GALLERY

(http://imageshack.us/a/img201/9623/2000ad1828.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img201/9623/2000ad1828.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img13/9751/cyberforce4.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img13/9751/cyberforce4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img823/5440/fables128.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img823/5440/fables128.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img18/4899/sonicuniverse51.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img18/4899/sonicuniverse51.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img716/3263/weeklyshonenjump20.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img716/3263/weeklyshonenjump20.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 17 April, 2013, 09:07:12 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 17 April, 2013, 12:23:48 AM
CYBER FORCE #4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16092) - Even though this series is free, I'm honestly not sure I can be assed to read any more of it. Just not doing it for me.

The months long gaps between issues are too much for me, I can't even remember what this is about now, I can't even remember if I ordered #4 as I put the order in months ago for the bunch of them.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 April, 2013, 08:26:52 AM
Anyone picked up X #0? I'm quite intrigued by it and might subscribe if I go ahead and buy and Ipad.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 April, 2013, 08:52:28 AM
Well I read the contents of X #0 in Dark Horse Presents. I wasn't really impressed. Basicly X goes around killing a bunch of mob bosses in various brutal ways.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 April, 2013, 09:14:08 AM
Herm. Might take a peek and give it a try anyway, anything on the essential digital sub list at the moment?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 April, 2013, 10:10:48 AM
Weekly Shonen Jump. Though if you're outside the US I'm not sure if that's available to you.

Other then that, I'm often stupidfied with how good Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man actually are. But you have to be jonesing for an All Ages title (note that I did not say 'Kids Title') to really appreciate either. Still, three of the best 'Super-Hero' comics around IMO. But those aren't digital exclusive.

True fact. Buying an iPad was the best thing I ever did as a comic book reader. The convenience, I can not describe.

Protip: Get a 64gb iPad if you can swing it. I got a 32gb pad, but quickly learned that comics, especially HD comics from ComiXology are deceptively large in file size. I've had mine since November and I'm already full up. I've had to learn how to stop trying to have everything downloaded, and pick and choose what I load up in advance. And not be afraid to delete archive something I don't plan to reread any time soon. Not really a deal breaker, but it sure would be nice to have another 32gigs laying around right about now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 April, 2013, 10:34:38 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 18 April, 2013, 10:10:48 AM
Weekly Shonen Jump. Though if you're outside the US I'm not sure if that's available to you.

Other then that, I'm often stupidfied with how good Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man actually are. But you have to be jonesing for an All Ages title (note that I did not say 'Kids Title') to really appreciate either. Still, three of the best 'Super-Hero' comics around IMO. But those aren't digital exclusive.

True fact. Buying an iPad was the best thing I ever did as a comic book reader. The convenience, I can not describe.

Protip: Get a 64gb iPad if you can swing it. I got a 32gb pad, but quickly learned that comics, especially HD comics from ComiXology are deceptively large in file size. I've had mine since November and I'm already full up. I've had to learn how to stop trying to have everything downloaded, and pick and choose what I load up in advance. And not be afraid to delete archive something I don't plan to reread any time soon. Not really a deal breaker, but it sure would be nice to have another 32gigs laying around right about now.

Out of interest can I ask how many comics that amounts to? That fill 32gb (or the proportion given over to comics that is)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 April, 2013, 10:53:45 AM
I was going to do this long estimation process concerning the 400 ComiXology purchases I have and how much space they took up before I deleted a whole bunch from my device. But then I remembered the average (32 page) HD comic is about 60 megabytes in size. So quick math says of the 28gbs of available space a 32gb device gives you you can fit about 450 standard HD comics. Of course that's only if you have nothing else installed.  Which is unlikely.

At my peak I had the majority of my puchases downloaded at once, filling somewhere between 14 and 16 gigs. I've paired it down to 4.5 gigs at this point. Other comic apps (including 2000 AD with all Progs since Prog 2013) average about 1.5 gigs each at the moment. But most of those use more compression and lower resolutions then ComiXology so the file sizes are smaller.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 April, 2013, 10:58:50 AM
I still love the feel of physical comics. But at the moment digital is more practical in terms of space and money, so it's that way for now. I fully intend to keep on top of TPB and Tankobon though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 April, 2013, 11:43:28 AM
Yeah at some point in the future I accept I'll be going digital. I haven't found a platform yet that completely makes me happy (I'm waiting for larger screen tablets to become more cost effective I think). The main reason is cos the amount of space my physical collection takes is just silly, even though I sell stuff off regularly. While I won't be getting rid of it I'd like it not to expand too much more.

Going digital on new purchases and selected back issues would solve that physical storage issue BUT then I'll just have a virtual one. Or have to do that thing where you're just 'renting' the comic which has some inherent problems.

Online storage seems like an option, but will that have the same problems as Comixology in theory i.e. if the company you use goes out of business what happens to your stuff? Is that a real problem or is it just a media exaggerated fear? Is your stuff protected should something happen?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 April, 2013, 08:58:26 PM
Posting because it's awsome.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/fe5f9af708030845cbeb48ab93dadf55/tumblr_mf1sbuxFeO1qbvmsro1_500.gif)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 April, 2013, 01:34:50 AM
Yes.

One-Punch Man is greatest thing since ever.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 April, 2013, 02:45:06 PM
Welcome to the world of me me, I I comics.

Last year (almost to the day as it happens) I embarked on a project to try to change my comics reading. My plan was to try a new independent title every month. For every one I enjoyed I'd drop a DC title (big DC fan). Now it was never going to be as clear cut as that (one for one), but over all I aimed across the year (hence this post) I'd half my then 19 a month DC purchases and open up my comic reading, as I was missing out on a lot of interesting titles 'cos I didn't want to spend more than I was a month on comics.

How has it gone I hear you cry... no really I do.

Well a lot 'better' than expected. My DC purchases have gone from 19 a month to 7, Animal Man, Batman, Batman Inc, Batwing, Earth 2, Jonah Hex (ASW, call it what you like its still Jonah Hex!) and Wonder Woman. With Batman Inc finishing in July and two titles very much on the cusp of cancellation or being dropped from my pull list - Batwing can't be long for this world and Earth 2, with no replacements in sight I could, in theory, be down to 4 by the Summer!

Its been weird. Once you start dropping titles from the majors it seems to snowball. I think this time the Rubicon for me was finally dropping The Flash, a comic I'd followed for ages without really loving it 'cos I'm a Flash fan. When that went the rest followed quickly. Some series ended, or creative teams I was following finished their runs and more significantly, none of the new titles DC offered, or new creative teams replacing those I'd followed, tempted me much.

It was similar when I finally got sick of Bendis' Avengers and dropped those title. My Marvel reading fair plunged (also I was getting sick of the perpetual Marvel crossovers). On a side note I will soon be getting two Marvel books regularly (aside from Daredevil which I trade wait) for the first time in a couple of years. FF will be joined by Superior Foes of Spider-man.

On the other end of the scale my ongoing Indie titles has risen from 4 to 11 titles - East of West (still on try out), Fatale, IT Girl and the Atomics (while it lasts), L'il Depressed Boy, Mudman, Planet of the Apes - Cataclysm, Nowhere Men, Sex, The Massive and Uber (still on try out) with The Victories and Lazarus being added for a try when they come out.

Over all this has been a complete success. Far from spending more, as I feared, I'm spending less on comics each month and the comics I do get are far more diverse and interesting. As I said when I started this most importantly I've moved from getting comics I like, to getting comics I love (mostly).

What I fun year its been.   
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mister Macheath on 23 April, 2013, 05:28:47 PM
Glad to hear it's working out for you Colin! When I started getting back into 2000AD last September I went from about 12-15ish DC titles and a few Marvel ones once a month cold turkey right down to only the prog.

Haven't regretted it a bit, I still pick up the trades of the titles I really like when they come out (mostly but by no means exclusively Bat-family stuff), but not on release day like I used to do without fail. I'm having wayyy more fun with the weekly prog and filling up my collection of 2000AD TPBs right now!

I've definitely saved a load of dosh and upped the quality of the stuff I'm reading. Was also getting too much superhero-soap-opera guff week in week out for the sake of it and only realised just how guff it was when I dropped it! 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dredd Head on 23 April, 2013, 05:32:43 PM
I did the exact same, Was getting fed up of all these superhero stuff, Then i found 2000 AD and here i am :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mister Macheath on 23 April, 2013, 05:36:11 PM
Actually I did some adding up there and realised it was closer to 25-30+ titles a month. Glad of that extra wee bit of pocket money now!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 April, 2013, 07:08:22 PM
I couldn't imagine just reading 2000 AD as my sole comic book diet. Don't get me wrong, it scratches a lot of itches, but there are some things it doesn't scratch. And for that I need the rest of my (mostly indie) comic reading diet.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mister Macheath on 23 April, 2013, 08:26:03 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 April, 2013, 07:08:22 PM
I couldn't imagine just reading 2000 AD as my sole comic book diet. Don't get me wrong, it scratches a lot of itches, but there are some things it doesn't scratch. And for that I need the rest of my (mostly indie) comic reading diet.

Oh don't get me wrong, I've no plans to stop buying other trades/collections altogether (gonna need to invest in yet another bookcase this weekend in fact) and I'm sure I'll go back to enlarging my pull list again at some point but right now I'm perfectly happy to stick with the prog in lieu of other single issues.

Also, as I said, the vast majority of my TPB purchasing for the next while is gonna be 2000AD related as I have so much to catch up on. My AD related collection is minuscule compared to the hundreds of other TPBs/hardcovers/collected editions/graphic novels I have, and the seemingly endless single issues taking up valuable storage space.

In short, everything else can wait while I focus on AD for a bit. A good bit. Im having rad fun and can catch up on any other stuff I want to later on!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 24 April, 2013, 12:30:43 AM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 04-24-13 (http://pulllist.comixology.com/2013/04/24)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD 1829 (http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2013/2000ad-preview-prog-1829/) - Current line up is delightfully solid.
DARK HORSE PRESENTS 23 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-689?page=0) - This one on the other hand is a bit eh.
EAST OF WEST 2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16252) - First issue was really cool. Art is gorgeous, and I love alternate history. Also, sci-fi.
INDIGO PRIME: ANTHROPOCALYPSE GN (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=15998) - This collects one of the weirdest and brillaint comics to come out of 2000 AD in the last few years. John Smith is a treasure of a writer, who frankly doesn't write enough.
INVINCIBLE 102 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16256) - Confession, I might actually be enjoying Invincible Universe more then the main title at the moment.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE 334 - Return of Dan Abnett and Colin MacNeil's Insurrection. Hot damn! Space opera has never been so good.
JUDGE DREDD: YEAR ONE 2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16237) - I make no bones about my dislike of the IDW Judge Dredd series, but this Year One mini-series nails Dredd and his world. To bad it doesn't feel much like a 'Year One' story.
MANHATTAN PROJECTS 11 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16258) - More weirdness incoming I'm sure.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 21 - It continues to do what it do.

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 26 April, 2013, 09:17:15 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 24 April, 2013, 12:30:43 AM
MANHATTAN PROJECTS 11 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16258) - More weirdness incoming I'm sure.

Got to say that #10 was one of my favourite comics recently.  I've really got into Manhattan Projects after reading them all through together.  Looking forward to picking up #11 tomorrow  :)


COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 26 April, 2013, 09:23:43 PM
Anyone get Jupiter's Legacy this week?
I have it on hold, but haven't picked it up yet. Just picking it up out of curiosity really.

My LCS was holding a promotion sponsored by (ulp) Mark Millar...buy a copy of this comic and get a beer on MM himself. They had a bit of a session out in Dundrum on Wednesday night apparently...must have sold a lot of copies of it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Snuffers on 28 April, 2013, 11:00:01 AM
I'm going to be potentially very annoying;
I live in the middle of no-where. There is no comic book store out here and I get my prog delivered for me by a newsagents. (however, not for much longer (SUBSCRIPTION!!!)) I'm wondering if there's a way I can get my grubby hands on a copy of the 2000AD Comic Book Day special. I imagine this has been covered in the previous 34 pages but it's a lot to look through so I'll lazily ask, will I be able to get it online?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 April, 2013, 11:07:45 AM
Quote from: Snuffers on 28 April, 2013, 11:00:01 AM
I'm going to be potentially very annoying;


Welcome to 2000AD online!  ;)

To answer your question....most comic shops will not reserve a FCBD Prog (and I even tried guilting my own LCS into doing it for me. Despite assuring me that they still loved me, they wouldn't do it!)

I'd say your best bet is either EBay or a kind / enterprising soul on this very forum.
Keep your eyes peeled on the classified thread next weekend.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Snuffers on 28 April, 2013, 11:39:24 AM
Thank ye, brother.
I just had a look at this site I got a comic before. YOu can get it on there but you need to cover postage!
http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html (http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 28 April, 2013, 02:53:28 PM
Quote from: Snuffers on 28 April, 2013, 11:39:24 AM
Thank ye, brother.
I just had a look at this site I got a comic before. YOu can get it on there but you need to cover postage!
http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html (http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html)

They all come bagged and boarded too, they're high grade bags too and not the paper thin bags that Forbidden Planet use (that go straight in the bin). I buy all my comics through DH now, can't recommend them enough.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 28 April, 2013, 06:54:15 PM
Have to say that Manhattan Projects #11 lived up to expectations.  Great issue focusing on Harry Daghlian and Fermi.  This title has been a slow burner for me but is probably my fave pull right now.  Didnt know much about the real Manhattan Projects prior to reading this series so am enjoying researching the characters.

East of West #2 was OK - not too sure on the Western sci-fi vibe tbh but will stick with Hickman on this (see comments above about Manhattan Projects!).

Picked up final issue of Secret Service this week.  The ending was a bit boring tbh and was a bit pissed when I saw it was a more expensive issue (more pages yes, but not much reward for the punters buying single issues  :().
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 April, 2013, 08:05:48 PM
Quote from: Snuffers on 28 April, 2013, 11:39:24 AM
Thank ye, brother.
I just had a look at this site I got a comic before. YOu can get it on there but you need to cover postage!
http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html (http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html)

Cheers Snuffers, will use these guys if I can't make it out next sat morning!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CLOUDMAN on 29 April, 2013, 12:10:35 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 24 April, 2013, 12:30:43 AM
DARK HORSE PRESENTS 23 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-689?page=0) - This one on the other hand is a bit eh.

I was thinking of jumping into DHP, is it not up to scratch at the moment?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 April, 2013, 02:44:32 AM
Uh. I'm really not sure how I feel about DHP at the moment. There have been some brilliant comics lately (Gamma springs to mind. When the one shot collection comes out 2000AD fans should check it out). But now that Finder has ended I. Honestly not as excited about the title any more then I was. I'm not buying release day any more and paying the full $8 rice tag. I wait a month and pay $4. Which I sort of feel bad about, but I just can't spend that much on something that's not lighting my world on fire any more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 April, 2013, 09:53:16 PM
NEW COMICS AVAILABLE THE WEEK OF 05-01-13 (http://pulllist.comixology.com/2013/05/01)

My Digital Pulls
47 RONIN #4 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-373?page=0) - Really digging it. Stan Sakai own zone. Though I can't wait for Usagi to come back. Which will be soon I hear.
2000 AD #1830 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16343) - Check out that old school cover copy.
MISTER X: EVICTION #1 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/17-214?page=0) - I'm a big fan of Dean Motter, but I'm sorry to say I'm not caught up on Mister X. The HC collection was just way too expensive, and Dark Horse has yet to release a digital edition of the original material. I did like the strip that ran in Dark Horse Presents a little while ago. And I LOVE Electropolis (one of the books from my early days that made me a real comics fan incidentally)
FAIREST #15 - Not caught up I'm afraid to say. I really should get on that. I keep waiting for a week with some extra cash to get caught up, and then I spend it on something else.
THE HYPERNATURALS #11 (http://www.comicvine.com/articles/exclusive-preview-hypernaturals-11/1100-146451/) - Penultimate issue to one of the best cosmic super-hero yarns. Things have really been happening lately, all my worries about a predictable final threat were soundly put to bed. I will never double DnA again.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE #2 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16327) - First issue was great. Hester and Nauck can do no wrong.
SAVAGE DRAGON #187 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16329) - Really neat coloring style going on this issue. I wonder what that's about.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #248 - When Worlds Collide keeps rumbling forward. I find it interesting that writer Ian Flynn used a temporary in-universe soft reboot to sort of smooth out any ongoing continuity from cropping up in this crossover. Instead we get Sonic and Mega Man's history at its most basic, instead of the actual Sonic and Mega Man characters as they appear in their on-going adventures. I'm sure this makes things a bit easier for writing the casts of both universes together, and how Wily and Eggman intentionally pulled it off is quite interesting. But I can't help feel a little bothered by it. Other then that. Its fun on a bun. This issue is the gratuitousness 'heroes fight each other' scene we've all been waiting for.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #21 & 22 - Apparently Jump will be taking a week off next week due to Japanese holidays, so this is a double issue. Except its not double length (not that you really need to double its regular 200 pages of content I suppose...). It just counts for two weeks. Guess I'll have to pace myself reading it.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 April, 2013, 09:57:34 PM
Looking forward to reading a collected edition of The Hypernaturals one day soon Adventurer.
Don't go posting any spoilers!
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 May, 2013, 12:54:15 PM
Just checking through comixology for the first time due to purchase of new phone and shocked to see that they're same price as physical comics.  I just assumed the "physical" tax would removed and be buck or two cheaper. Do they ever reduce in price or are they this way to not piss off brick n motar stores? Thought I'd might be checking out some digital after all.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 03 May, 2013, 01:54:41 PM
They tend to reduce in price after a few weeks. I find it ridiculous as well, particularly when  - with Comixology - you don't even get to own the product you've paid good money for. The fact that I need to be online to read it is ridiculous, and if Comixology crash (like what happened last month) or even go out of business, that's your whole collection down the drain.

I use the Dark Horse app sometimes. I'd rather comic companies offer DRM-free downloads at a decent price; if that were the case, I'd be spending a lot more money now that I've got a tablet.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 May, 2013, 03:32:16 PM
Ah thanks, looking at Miss Fury or Sonic The Hedghog as two quick examples their back issues are $1.99. Will have to keep an eye on pricing. Still all a bit bonkers.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 May, 2013, 05:58:06 PM
While there is definitely some protecting of brick and mortar going on, but its my understanding that because of the cut that Apple/Google takes selling through the App the cost savings of publishing digitally actually is quite small compared to physical distribution. Its not a great situation, but if you're 100% digital like me, its not a big deal because you'd be spending that much anyway. And if you're patient, you do save a buck or two in a months time.

Preacher, two things. You don't need to be online to read your comics. You can download your comiXology purchases to your device and read offline. In fact if you're reading on a device, that's the only way to do it because the Browser based reader doesn't work.

As for ComiXology going out of business, I just don't see that happening. Also, its my experience that if a publisher pulls out of ComiXology (like Dark Horse did, when they went with their own app) your purchases from that publisher are still available to you (I bought an issue of Hellboy early on, which is no longer available for sale. But I am still able to download it and read it at will). so that bodes well for future availability foreseeablity...

As for 'crashes', the Marvel 700 thing was a bit of a debacle. But its not like there's never been an even that prevents people from getting to their local comic shop for a day or two, or not being able to buy new releases (Diamond!). A minor inconvenience that everyone learned from, so its less likely to happen again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 May, 2013, 06:47:03 PM
That's one of the things I guess that digital has going against it. As its a progressive step that people have to move to it has to be 'better' than what's gone before, be that cheaper, more reliable, more convenient etc etc for people to make the transition. Digital natives, as I believe young folk are referred to in such parlance, won't 'cos to them its the default choice and therefore the comparison is non-existent and irrelevant.

The comics market is, to a great extent (I think), still made of non-digital natives and so it needs offer more, or there is an expectation it will? So comparisons that say, its just like print from shops won't often carry the weight they need, to encourage people to make the move, which has to be a positive choice.

I could of course be talking out my arse, but that's the view I hold. I have attachment to stuff and a move from stuff has to have advantage, or more likely, a number of advantages to make me stiff from stuff to, well none stuff.
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 May, 2013, 06:47:45 PM
The subscription model of this marvel unlimited seems much more to my liking but appears no Android support for it!

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 May, 2013, 06:57:58 PM
I'm really not a fan of Mavel Unlimited. Its more of a Netflix format, where you definitely don't own anything. You're just paying for access. Also, as I understand it, you don't get any recent releases. Just Marvel's back catalog which is nice I'm sure. But not for me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 May, 2013, 07:45:39 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 03 May, 2013, 03:32:16 PM
Ah thanks, looking at Miss Fury or Sonic The Hedghog as two quick examples their back issues are $1.99. Will have to keep an eye on pricing. Still all a bit bonkers.

Some observations on Comixology pricing I've made over the past two years;
Living in the UK or Eire means that digital will not be exactly the same as 'same day as print' price- it will be a little bit cheaper due to currency conversion.
You can save a few pence / cents by buying the comic off the Comixology website (not through the iOS or Android App).
DC & Image always drop their prices by a Dollar one month after print.
Marvel don't drop their prices until several month after print, but hold a minimum of two nicely priced sales every week (every Monday & Friday, sometimes weekend also, depending on the 'occassion').
There are a huge amount of free comics available on Comixology: almost every Image number 1 (including Saga, Graham's Prophet, Storm Dogs, Fatale, Bedlam etc).
Marvel, DC, IDW, Valiant and many others also have some great free comics available.
Marvel normally give away three free random digital comics every Tuesday (but haven't for the past fortnight for some reason).

As mentioned above, having a comic downloaded on your device means you won't need an Internet connection to read it.
ComiXology is by no means perfect, but a great platform. I honestly can't see it ever going belly up.

And y'know you won't really own anything forever anyway, digital or print.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 03 May, 2013, 07:59:20 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 03 May, 2013, 06:57:58 PMI'm really not a fan of Mavel Unlimited. Its more of a Netflix format, where you definitely don't own anything. You're just paying for access. Also, as I understand it, you don't get any recent releases. Just Marvel's back catalog

A cynical man would point out that that this is basically the same thing as going to a search page for a fileshare site like Rapidshare, only RS is free, you get to download and keep the files, and it hosts recent issues.
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 May, 2013, 08:24:14 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 03 May, 2013, 06:57:58 PM
I'm really not a fan of Mavel Unlimited. Its more of a Netflix format, where you definitely don't own anything. You're just paying for access. Also, as I understand it, you don't get any recent releases. Just Marvel's back catalog which is nice I'm sure. But not for me.

I'm after a bunch of comics to read during breaks or lunch at work and bunch of old marvel issues would hit the spot very nicely. I don't think I really want to pay this kind of premium, (essentially 30p less than print for new releases) per digi comic. I've read a few freebies on comixology today and guided view mode is neat but it's not fair comparison to print as the Android app doesn't seem to support HD comics, Android buggered over again! I don't consider comixology purchases as you actually owning them either so again I'm fine with a subscription which I'd lose access too once stop paying. 

I'm going to keep eye on it though, may end up buying some and deffo will grab free ones.  Thanks for input everybody, apologies for de-railing this thread a bit but know a lot of you guys know your stuff with digi comics here. 

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 May, 2013, 11:00:57 PM
Oh yeah. I really wouldn't recommend reading comics on phone-sized devices. I tried, but even with guided view... its just not very enjoyable.

When I got my iPad though, it all changed. So great.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 May, 2013, 03:06:04 PM
Well this weeks Haul (a big 3 week 'un) was interesting. Two more DC issues get the chop. Earth 2 12 isn't a bad comic by any stretch, but just like the series as a whole its not great and the characters don't grab me enough to justify continuing to get it. Batwing 20 I thought I was going to give this a bit longer into the new run, but no, everything I like about this title has gone and it aren't coming back, so no point dragging out a slow miserable death! Elsewhere Palmiotti and Gray strike out twice this week, with a very poor Jonah Hex   19 issue, don't hear that too often, but while last weeks rushed to a close, this weeks just jerked things around 180 straight away and it really didn't work. Moritat's art I normally adore, but he doesn't do the superhero thing anywhere near as well as he does the western thing. Still we'll see where we go from here (well we know that, but...) as this one will return to form soon I'm sure. Luckily for DC Wonder Woman 19, Animal Man 20 and Batman Inc 10 were all on fine form so its not all bad there.

Elsewhere Li'l Depress Boy 16 sadly, but probably sensibly calls it a days as a ongoing in its current format. Great comic, with a really nice finale this issue but the creators want to get things ticking over better. Fingers crossed we don't have to wait too long to see how they handle things in the future. IT Girl and the Atomics 9, The Massive 11 are both steady by their standards, meaning very good, Black Beetle 3 was superb as was FF 6. East of West 2 just about does enough to keep me coming back. Its not exceptional, but its pretty good and will probably get past the 3 issue try out period. Pick of the bunch is Planet of the Apes - Cataclysm 9 just a great comic in a great series.

Edited to add: Oh yeah got The Victories 1 as well, liked it so much I bought the mini off eBay which I was meant to be trade waiting!
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 07 May, 2013, 07:14:36 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 03 May, 2013, 06:47:45 PM
The subscription model of this marvel unlimited seems much more to my liking but appears no Android support for it!

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Appears Marvel read my mind and released this on Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marvel.unlimited)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 May, 2013, 11:36:28 PM
NEW COMICS AVAILABLE THE WEEK OF 05-08-13 (http://pulllist.comixology.com/2013/05/08)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1831 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16403) - The latest Tharg 3Riller is actually really damn cool, artwork by Boo Cook is just stellar.
MEGA MAN #25 - Mega Man vs Sonic. Round 2. Now they fight on Mega Man's home turf.
PROPHET #35 - I feel like we haven't had an issue in a while. I sort of forgot what was going on. I'll need to refresh.
STAR WARS #5 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16414) - Series is really fun.
TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #91 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16419) - Wasn't super interested in the last arc, not sure why I should care about Scorpinok as a threat. But now we get Galvatron and Optimus Prime. So... yay.
THE WALKING DEAD #110 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-no-110-preview-451152) - Man I'm not sure if I care any more. Walking Dead needs a 'Walking Dead Universe' spin-off.

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: Re:
Post by: sheldipez on 08 May, 2013, 12:39:15 AM
Without going into spoilers (I follow it via trades) how's Walking Dead?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 May, 2013, 10:52:33 AM
I am shocked and appalled at Kubo's treatment of a female in this week's Bleach in Shonen Jump! Obviously, while depicting a metaphysical being she should be wearing cloths!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 May, 2013, 03:59:01 AM
NEW COMICS AVAILABLE THE WEEK OF 5-15-13 (http://pulllist.comixology.com/2013/05/15)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1832 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16493) - Sinister Dexter is back, after what feels like an eternity. Dan Abentt is always a pretty solid writer. Fun cover.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16465) - Speaking of Dan Abnett... Its been a while since we've had some Classic Battlestar comics come out of Dynamite, the last round of them were pretty fun reads. And that's coming from someone who is historically leery of any liecensed comics. With DnA on writing, it should be good.
FABLES #129 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16523) - Things are looking pretty grim. I hope Snow can find a way out. Fables, still good.
JSA THE LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #6 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16518) - I'm a few months behind on this, now that its over I'll start to catch up.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #336 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16485) - Also behind on the Meg. I really need to get caught up.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #20 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16519) - So its come down that LoSH will be cancelled soon. Very very troubling. I expect something new will relaunch the following month. But its disapointing that this run couldn't find traction. Its not good when Legion needs to be relaunched.
SONIC UNIVERSE #52 - Now that Sonic and Mega Man are now working together as a team, the awesome should rocket upwards from here on out. Good fun this crossover.
THINK TANK #7 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16496) - Still digging it.

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 May, 2013, 12:07:53 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 07 May, 2013, 11:36:28 PM

PROPHET #35 - I feel like we haven't had an issue in a while. I sort of forgot what was going on. I'll need to refresh.


Yeah just noticed that...it skipped a month I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 15 May, 2013, 06:19:26 PM
Ordered House of Usher by Richard Corben this week. Was good timing; had been looking for more of Corben's work after revisiting Ragemoor recently.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 12:50:05 PM
Well I warned you lot, didn't I warn you...

QuotePLANET O/T APES CATACLYSM #12

(W) Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman (A) Damian Couceiro (CA) Gabriel Hardman
The cataclysm reaches its apex with the final issue of Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko's epic series!

RIGHT THEN THAT'S IT... I'M... off over there in a huff...

... no, no there's no point trying to say anything...

... just go away and leave me alone...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 01:39:46 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 12:50:05 PM
Well I warned you lot, didn't I warn you...

QuotePLANET O/T APES CATACLYSM #12

(W) Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman (A) Damian Couceiro (CA) Gabriel Hardman
The cataclysm reaches its apex with the final issue of Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko's epic series!

RIGHT THEN THAT'S IT... I'M... off over there in a huff...

... no, no there's no point trying to say anything...

... just go away and leave me alone...

Cheer up Colin, I'm sure there's at least one other person on Earth that cares about the cancellation.

REUTERS NEWS JUST IN: "No one else cares"
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 01:40:19 PM
Sorry!  :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 01:45:05 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 01:39:46 PM

Cheer up Colin, I'm sure there's at least one other person on Earth that cares about the cancellation.

REUTERS NEWS JUST IN: "No one else cares"

Well if there had the sells figures would have been better!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 01:48:01 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 01:45:05 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 01:39:46 PM

Cheer up Colin, I'm sure there's at least one other person on Earth that cares about the cancellation.

REUTERS NEWS JUST IN: "No one else cares"

Well if there had the sells figures would have been better!

I know, and was genuinely only messin.
I too hate when a book you love goes the way of the Dodo.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 01:51:23 PM
Oh seriously not fussed, well obviously I sad its gone it was a great book, but its been on the cards for a while and to be honest the end is a mercy. Each month I'd check the listing expecting to see those dread terms 'FINAL ISSUE'. It was a bit like when I beloved pet is very poorly and going down stairs ever morning to see if they were still hanging in becomes horrible.

Now poor Fido has gone to a better place, its probably best all round.

I'll be down the dog pound next week, guilt free now...
Title: Re: Re:
Post by: Proudhuff on 17 May, 2013, 01:58:15 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 08 May, 2013, 12:39:15 AM
Without going into spoilers (I follow it via trades) how's Walking Dead?

There's a fair bit of deja vu-again, there's a whole govenor/new settlement thing and threats to the few remaining orginals that all seems, well deja vu-again
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 02:06:04 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 01:51:23 PM
I'll be down the dog pound next week, guilt free now...

Two nice wee puppies for your consideration;

Joe Casey's 'Sex'
Kieron Gillen's 'Ãœber'
Title: Re: Re:
Post by: sheldipez on 17 May, 2013, 02:08:01 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 17 May, 2013, 01:58:15 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 08 May, 2013, 12:39:15 AM
Without going into spoilers (I follow it via trades) how's Walking Dead?

There's a fair bit of deja vu-again, there's a whole govenor/new settlement thing and threats to the few remaining orginals that all seems, well deja vu-again

With the addition of a tiger I hear  :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 02:29:08 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 02:06:04 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 01:51:23 PM
I'll be down the dog pound next week, guilt free now...

Two nice wee puppies for your consideration;

Joe Casey's 'Sex'
Kieron Gillen's 'Ãœber'

Both of which I'm tickling behind the ears on a regular basis... this metaphor has gone too far now hasn't it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 03:34:57 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 May, 2013, 02:29:08 PM
... this metaphor has gone too far now hasn't it!

It's gettin ruff at this stage.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 May, 2013, 08:38:57 PM
Nice neat little haul this trip to my LCS.

Batman 20 was an okay end, to an okay two parter. Not the best, but lets see how this bold new retelling of Bats origin goes. I really do hope its as innovative as Snyder is saying it is 'cos really, do we need another 12 issues (or whatever) of Batman origin retread. Still this series continues to surprise me, it wasn't even on my original list of nu52 to get and now its one of the last 5 standing. Wonder Woman 20 was just plain great. The story is a great sprawling epic, more akin to a Vertigo title than standard DC fare. Still not convinced its a great Wonder Woman comic, but what the heck, it is a great comic, I can just ignore the Wonder Womanness of it when I need to. I have enough good WW comics, so all good with me.

FF 7 was brilliant BUT BUT BUT, do I really need to us AR to find out what actually happened to Blastaar. That's bad form that is. Uber 1 keeps the comic in the hunt for a regular slot, but its not in the bag by any stretch. Its good, not great, but I do wonder how much that might be the art sending me off target? Speaking of art not quite being up to scratch IT Girl 10 is let down on that front a little, great story though, will miss this one. Two endings Battlefields ends just beautifully. Rocketeer Hollywood Horror 4 ends nicely, but does that thing of wrapping up the main plot pretty early and spending half the issue sorting out sub plots, which always bugs me a little. Affects the balance of the piece for me. Pick of the bunch this week (2 weeks) is Fatale 14 now that's how to tell a one off story that serves the main story nicely. If I was a newbie to this series I really think that would set me up nicely. Wonderful stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 19 May, 2013, 11:13:49 PM
Having seen the new Star Trek film, I was curious about any comic lead ins like they did with the other. So I checked Comixology and had there it was. A four issue series at a very reasonable price. (The title wasn't exactly original though: Countdown to Darkness.

Anyway, I've yet to read it but in terms of quantity it's value for money.

Apart from that, and The Prog and Meg, I continue to get Animal Man, Swamp Thing and All Star Western from Comixology a month behind to take advantage of the price drop. Generally okay. Nice to start new chapters in the earlier two. And curious they've got Swamp Thing back to the [spoiler]growing powers[/spoiler] of Alan Moore's run. And advantage of not just [spoiler]being a wrapping for a human body[/spoiler] I guess, but it does feel a bit repetitive.

I also just finished Case Files 8. Very enjoyable it was too. One of the stories - the one with the decomposing deceased Granny and an [spoiler]innovative use of robotics. You're a sick sick man Dredd![/spoiler] - had me laughing out loud.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 20 May, 2013, 09:28:23 PM
I was a little disappointed with Fatale 14; I was looking forward to the WWII setting but it felt a bit like 'Fatale' by numbers for the first time. Maybe this story is starting to get padded out a little too much?

And Prophet - this issue was baffling on first read!

Richard Corben's 'House of Usher' was brilliant though - everything I hoped my second foray into Corben territory would be. Art and colouring felt like a throwback to comics of my youth. Then I imagined a Slaine one shot by Corben - could be amazing!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 May, 2013, 09:56:50 PM
Quote from: Davek on 20 May, 2013, 09:28:23 PM
I was a little disappointed with Fatale 14; I was looking forward to the WWII setting but it felt a bit like 'Fatale' by numbers for the first time. Maybe this story is starting to get padded out a little too much?


Funny the way that works, I defo see what you mean, it certainly ticked all the boxes (hence my comment about good for a newbie) but I think it worked as a really nice distillation, which in an ongoing monthly like this, read month to month rather than in trade really serves the series well, while being a great story in its own right.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 21 May, 2013, 09:45:06 PM
Quote from: Davek on 20 May, 2013, 09:28:23 PMRichard Corben's 'House of Usher' was brilliant though - everything I hoped my second foray into Corben territory would be. Art and colouring felt like a throwback to comics of my youth. Then I imagined a Slaine one shot by Corben - could be amazing!

I picked up Starr the Slayer by him and Daniel Way recently, if you are looking for a Corben barbarian fix. It's kind of a fantasy/comedy mix, nothing that is going to change the comics world but it was fun, I liked it.

You'd have a bit of a job picking up earlier Corben fantasy stuff like Den and Rolf I'd say though.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 May, 2013, 09:38:29 PM
NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 05-22-13 (http://pulllist.comixology.com/2013/05/22)

MY DIGITAL PULLS
2000 AD #1833 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16569) - New Judge Anderson strip starts here, and in the past I've been a bit critical of these Alan Grant 'Early Years' stories as they feel a bit light and irrelevant. But this one starts off pretty dark. Also art by Carlos Ezquerra. So you can't fault that.
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #24 (http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/21-690?page=0) - I can't believe its been 2 years since I started reading DHP. Second year hasn't been nearly as memorable as Year One, but the book still offers up some interesting things worth reading.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #25 - Not to bring up One Punch Man once again, but artist Yusuke Murata does some absolutely astonishing work this week. Its nearly all splash pages, and it almost reads like Animation. Kind of a fast read, but its gobsmackingly awesome.

On the surface it looks like a bit of a light week. But since they're all Anthologies... I'm actually rolling in the comics this week.

COVER GALLERY
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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 May, 2013, 09:44:38 PM
That pull list is dwindling faster than the average board member's hair follicle count Adventurer!
Not much for meself either...there's something making me stick with Superior Spider-Man, so it'll be that & Tooth for me this week.

Snyders 'The Wake' is looking like a promising read next Wednesday.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 May, 2013, 09:58:32 PM
Nah. There were just 5 Wednesdays this month, so the schedules just got stretched out. Though my current pull list isn't as healthy as it used to be... lets see...

47 Ronin (Mini)
Dark Horse Presents
Star Wars
Legion of Super-Heroes (Cancelled)
Fables
Fairest
Savage Dragon
Invincible
Invincible Universe
Saga
Prophet
East of West
Manhattan Projects
Think Tank
The Walking Dead (might drop soon)
Battlestar Galactica (not sure if this is a mini or not)
The Hypernaturals (mini concluding next issue)
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic Universe
Mega Man
2000 AD
Judge Dredd Megazine
Weekly Shonen Jump

So 17 ongoing monthlies, 2 ongoing weeklies, 4 Minis or soon-to-be cancelled monthlies. So 23 at the moment, soon to be under 20.

I was thinking about checking out The Wake, based entirely on the strength of Sean Murphy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 May, 2013, 09:56:46 AM
There's a great point to be illustrated by comparing our pull lists (and this isn't just an excuse to whip mine out in public, as I so like to do). Here's mine.

ANIMAL MAN
BATMAN
WONDER WOMAN
ALL-STAR WESTERN
BATMAN INC. (Ending)

FF
SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN (starts July)

MUD MAN
FATALE
IT GIRL AND THE ATOMICS (ending)
PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM (ending, Damn... oh I'll not start again!)
THE MASSIVE
NOWHERE MEN
SEX
BLACK BEETLE (I believe this is meant to become an ongoing after the mini?)
EAST OF WEST
UBER
THE VICTORIES
LAZARUS (starts July)
BOUNCE (On a taster as I'm enjoying Sex so much)
ROCKETEER - mini's
SIX GUN GORILLA

2000ad

I think there's a couple of mini's I've managed to leave off, but that's about it. Anyway when the Summer shakes itself out that'll leave me with 17 ongoing, 2000ad and 2 mini's (Though Rocketeer is almost an ongoing as there always seems to be one on the go, or just around the corner I'm glad to say). Oh and I get Daredevil in trade (well hardcover now they are so cheap).

Anyway the point I think this illustrates is compare The Adventurer's and my lists. We're both 2000ad fans, big fans given we hang out here, I can safely say for myself its my favourite comic full stop (its actually my favourite piece of media entertainment in any medium.) BUT our pull lists are utterly different, with only one piece of common ground, East of West and I have to say for me that's still on 'trial'. Its speaks of the diversity of 2000ad that two people, with such apparently diverse comics tastes, converge at 2000ad. I bet that you all got yours out to compare there'd be a vast variety of stuff there to.

Evidence for a theory I have started to formulate (a very dodgy one!) that 2000ad is the nexus for all comics!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 23 May, 2013, 10:45:59 AM
Ok Adventurer, I retract that statement! And do I detect a slight disdain for Scott Snyder in your comment on 'The wake'...?

@ Colin....an interesting observation, and one I had pondered a few times too.
I find very often that the only thing 2000AD readers have in common (RE comic reading tastes) is 2000AD itself.

I'll throw my current (and lowest ever) pull list into the mix too;

2000AD
Judge Dredd Megazine
Locke & Key (finishing soon)
Transformers Regeneration One
Prophet
The Unwritten (finishing soon)
Batman
Batman Inc (finishing soon)
Saga
X-Factor (until PAD finishes writing it)
Superior Spider-Man (cant help myself)
Sex
Uber
Judge Dredd: Year One (Mini)

Excluding the Prog itself, that's 4 I have in common with you, and only 3 with Adventurer.
Your theory holds.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 23 May, 2013, 10:25:06 PM
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 21 May, 2013, 09:45:06 PM
Quote from: Davek on 20 May, 2013, 09:28:23 PMRichard Corben's 'House of Usher' was brilliant though - everything I hoped my second foray into Corben territory would be. Art and colouring felt like a throwback to comics of my youth. Then I imagined a Slaine one shot by Corben - could be amazing!

I picked up Starr the Slayer by him and Daniel Way recently, if you are looking for a Corben barbarian fix. It's kind of a fantasy/comedy mix, nothing that is going to change the comics world but it was fun, I liked it.

You'd have a bit of a job picking up earlier Corben fantasy stuff like Den and Rolf I'd say though.

Corben's Starr the Slayer looks good.  I see he did a volume of Conan as well - and I'm planning to get the Lovecraft stories he did.

My pull list (much shorter than those put up so far):

Manhattan Projects
Prophet
Fatale
The Fall of the House of Usher (2 part)
Secret (due to re-start soon I think)
East of West
Simpsons one shots (approx quarterly)
Adventure Time
My Little Pony (Friendship is Magic)
Phoenix (last 3 for the kids)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 May, 2013, 05:38:14 PM
Quote from: Davek on 23 May, 2013, 10:25:06 PM
Adventure Time
My Little Pony (Friendship is Magic)
Phoenix


(last 3 for the kids)

Phew....

I still think that it must be an urban legend that grown men are fanatically following the new run of 'My Little Pony'.
Mustn't it...?  :-\
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 24 May, 2013, 09:18:29 PM
Adventure Time is awsome! So move closer with hesitation.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 June, 2013, 07:48:00 AM
This weeks haul was small but perfectly formed... well maybe perfectly is over stating it but it had some real highlights. To the start though. Jonah Hex 20 was a lot better than last months and his relationship with Booster Gold while predictable was wonderfully presented. Batman Inc 11 was a fun little interlude, but an interlude none the less and while I know DC wants to keep the trains moving on time I'd have rather had a skip month than something so disposable, given the nature of Batman Inc I reckon they could have done that. Still fun comic in and of itself.

The Bounce 1 was pretty intriguing introduction but it was setting up so much that nothing quite had enough time. Still interesting and I'll be back for more to see where this goes. Sex 3 felt for the first time as if the nooky was rather cranked in, not just cranked up and some of the ideas felt well trodden BUT its still a great read and a book I really really enjoy.

Now the highlights I mentioned, both The Massive 12 and Nowhere Men 5 were brilliant, I absolutely loved both. Nowhere Men 5 gets top spot simply by being such a great package, looks wonderful, has so much packed in, is a brilliant read, with the two main strands of the story seeming to being heading towards a meeting, all for only $2.99. Wonderul.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 June, 2013, 08:17:15 AM
Looks like I forgot to do something this week...

NEW COMICS SHIPPING THE WEEK OF 05-29-13 (http://pulllist.comixology.com/2013/05/29)

My Digital Pulls
2000 AD #1834 (http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2013/2000ad-preview-prog-1834/)
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #249 (http://kotaku.com/sonic-and-mega-mans-enemies-team-up-to-make-some-f-e-509964999) - Crossover is really starting to heat up.
THE WAKE #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16703) - Checking it out based on Sean Murphy's name alone (Punk Rock Jesus was so great...) can't comment on Synder. Since I've not read anything by him before.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #26 - This issue announced an open contest to Japan, China, Taiwan, and the USA for writers and artists to create an original one-shot Shonen manga. Prize is to be published in Jump and $5000. Check it out. (http://shonenjump.viz.com/sj-manga-competition)

COVER GALLERY
(http://imageshack.us/a/img507/5600/2000ad1834.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img507/5600/2000ad1834.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img829/4224/sonicthehedgehog249.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img829/4224/sonicthehedgehog249.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img42/2323/thewake1.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img42/2323/thewake1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img839/5254/weeklyshonenjump26.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img839/5254/weeklyshonenjump26.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 June, 2013, 08:38:04 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 01 June, 2013, 08:17:15 AM

THE WAKE #1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16703) - Checking it out based on Sean Murphy's name alone (Punk Rock Jesus was so great...) can't comment on Synder. Since I've not read anything by him before.

Synder is pretty damned good. His run with Jock and Francesco Francavilla on Detective with Dick Grayson as Batman was exceptional on every level. His current Batman run is also very good, if not quite up to those heights. His Swamp Thing was very entertaining and at times was genuinely chilling, though debatably not often enough given how really scary his Detective run was at times.

Over all I'm very impress with him as a writer, he's not the savior some would have him be, and he's not good enough that I'll guarantee picking up anything by him (Superman with Jim Lee is enough for me to pass) BUT everything I've read of his has impressed and I'd say he's by far DCs best at the moment (since Grant Morrison has all but moved on) and streets ahead of Johns (who to be honest I don't rate at all highly a couple of runs aside).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Daveycandlish on 01 June, 2013, 08:46:32 AM
THE WAKE should be brilliant - Snyders' American Vampire is a fantastic collection I would recommend to anyone. Couple his writing with Sean Murphy's distinctive art and it looks like a winner.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 June, 2013, 09:09:36 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 01 June, 2013, 08:17:15 AM
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP #26 - This issue announced an open contest to Japan, China, Taiwan, and the USA for writers and artists to create an original one-shot Shonen manga. Prize is to be published in Jump and $5000. Check it out. (http://shonenjump.viz.com/sj-manga-competition)
Yeah. Saw that. Wonder if I can get around this somehow. :-\
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 June, 2013, 11:58:43 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 01 June, 2013, 08:38:04 AM
Synder is pretty damned good. His run with Jock and Francesco Francavilla on Detective with Dick Grayson as Batman was exceptional on every level.

A 2nd recommendation for this run by me.
A modern must-read, and the best Batman story published since the 80's.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 06 June, 2013, 05:49:41 AM
Going to start keeping this more brief rather then the more elaborate posting I've done in the past. As much as I like archiving covers, and linking previews, its become a bit tiresome lately.

So yeah... My Digital Pulls

2000 AD 1835 - Stickleback concludes on a high note, as does the latest Judge Dredd series. I am really digging Sinister Dexter right now, glad its back.

ASTRO CITY 1 - Astro City has returned folks. Now its under Vertigo, but its the same as it ever was. In other Astro City news, old Astro City issues have started appearing on ComiXology. And the first issue is free. So that's pretty rad.

EAST OF WEST 3 - This series is pretty cool and ticks all my boxes. Curious where its going.

HEROBEAR AND THE KID SPECIAL One-Shot - The original Herobear & the Kid mini-series was one of my first indie comic loves. So seeing its return to comics has got me super hyped.

HYPERNATURALS 12 - Final issue. This series has been a wild ride. DnA still have that Legion of Super-Heroes passion. To bad no one at DC seems interested in giving them back the gig. I hope this series returns some day, I've become rather attached to some of the characters.

INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE 3 - Hester and Nauck can do no wrong. Better then Invincible currently.

SAVAGE DRAGON 188 - Erik Larsen is shaking things up for a big status quo shift in a few issues. No body shakes up Status quos like Erik Larsen.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 27 - Issue felt a bit short with One Piece still MIA for the second week running. But for a dollar I suppose I can cope.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 June, 2013, 08:35:40 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 06 June, 2013, 05:49:41 AM
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 27 - Issue felt a bit short with One Piece still MIA for the second week running. But for a dollar I suppose I can cope.
The Dressrosa arc doesn't look like it's going away any time soon, I think narrative is switching to the Ceaser Exchange group after this and it's gonna last a while. ::)
Saying that Oda's art work seem's to have become a lot more sharp recently, much improved.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 10 June, 2013, 11:17:58 PM
Not really the thread for this, but I didn't really want to start a new one. I had planned to put this in the New 52s thread but that thread hasn't been posted in for aaages (well, okay, february) so I'm not sure I should resurrect it...

Anyway. I popped along to Comixology to see if the new Animal Man and Swamp Thing comics were out (Swamp Thing is, Animal Man isn't) so I could download last month's for the £1.00 discount... and they were the same price. One search later, I came across this... (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=45929)

Little rascals. So... do I wait another whole month for the price to drop? My memory is bad enough as it is.

Not a big deal really, but just a little heads up for anyone who waits for the monthly discount.

Okay back to the spirit of this thread- mainly the same pulls for me:  2000 AD, The Megazine and, on the digital front the afore mentioned Animal Man, and Swamp Thing and All Star Western.

I also noticed that the lastest Dark Tower Comic: On Evil Ground #2 is finally out on Comixology so I pulled that too. I'm also reading comics from the the library but as there's another thread for that and I've waffled on enough.... blah blah, etc.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 June, 2013, 02:37:58 AM
Yeah DC pushing the price drop back a further month is quite annoying.

Fortunately DC's cancelled pretty much every book I care about!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 June, 2013, 09:05:06 AM
My Digital Pulls for 06/12/13

2000 AD 1836 - Defoe returns this issue. While I dig Leigh Gallagher's art (wish they were doing the upcoming Aquila series) I find Pat Mill's scripting to just not take advantage of the the art quality. I've read even prior Defoe series to this, and I have no notion of the current status quo.
MANHATTAN PROJECTS 12 - I feel like its been a while since the last issue of this. Nice to see it again.
MEGA MAN 26 - Sonic Crossover is half over, and its still great fun.
STAR WARS 6 - Brian Woods gets Star Wars. I've been enjoying this series immensely.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE 92 - Another title that it feels like its been an age since the last issue. Sort of glad we're back dealing with Prime and Earth.
WALKING DEAD 111 - Continues to be Walking Dead. For better, or for worse.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 28 - This issue apparently contains the final installment of the monthly series Rurouni Kenshin - Restoration. I'm not sure if I ever quite got hold of the plot (since i think there were maybe... 4 or 5 installments since I started reading Jump in January) but I've generally liked the series. Hope they find something to fill its slot with.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 11 June, 2013, 09:33:37 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 11 June, 2013, 09:05:06 AM
WALKING DEAD 111 - Continues to be Walking Dead. For better, or for worse.

Walking Dead volume 18 (#103 - #108) landed at the weekend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's good that the Neagan conflict hasn't turned into just another Governor 2.0 and he's actually a whole different kinda crazy.

BATMAN #21 looks a whole different kind of awesome (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16832) too. I can't wait for this.

I was going to check out Superman Unchained #1 but looks like a "directors cut" is out in a month's time that consists of Jim Lee's pencils so I think I'll wait for that version.

Few others that I'll be grabbing this week too, I think Avenging Spider-Man #22 is the last one before it's relaunched as "Superior-Team up", Star Wars continues to be consistantly great; I can't see that changing any time soon.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 June, 2013, 10:01:15 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 11 June, 2013, 09:33:37 AM

I was going to check out Superman Unchained #1 but looks like a "directors cut" is out in a month's time that consists of Jim Lee's pencils so I think I'll wait for that version.

Gonna pick up the first issue out of curiosity.
A super-heavyweight creative team sometimes fails to deliver the goods...I'm interested in reading it either way.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 June, 2013, 10:10:39 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 11 June, 2013, 09:33:37 AM

BATMAN #21 looks a whole different kind of awesome (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16832) too. I can't wait for this.


Yeah I'm looking forward to this, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo have finally broken down my resistance. I loved Snyder's Detective run, partly him, but mainly I thought, the new take, Dick Grayson made a great Batman and working on the contrast between him and Bruce was really effective and made for some great different Batman books. It couldn't last and wouldn't have been as interesting if it had, but it was great while it was there. Oh and the art, one of the most beautiful books I can remember.

So when the Nu52 started and Bruce was back I was fine with that, but not interested. I have a load of great Bruce Wayne comics I didn't need anymore, I stick around for Grant to finish up then I'd be out of there... but somehow I picked up the first issues and it was fun, oh and it turned out I didn't hate Greg Capullo's art as much as I thought I did. When 'Court of Owls' started I rolled my eyes, another Batman crossover who needs it. Well it turned out really well in the core book and to my surprise I loved it, oh and it turned out I really like Greg Capullo's art.

Then a Joker story, another big cross-over, christ alive do we really need that, I was all grumpy figured I'd drop the book if it wasn't going well... except, again in the core title it really did. The Scott Snyder gives good crossover and largely as he drives them I guess, is able to keep his story completely self contained, didn't get any of the crossovers and didn't need to, oh and it turns out I love Greg Capullo's art!

So when he turns round now and says he's going to do a big 11 part origin of Batman story, did I roll my eyes? Did I have a strop, after all who needs another Batman origin story really... you know what I didn't (well a little tiny bit to start then okay) I've bought into it and I'm really looking forward to seeing what he does. The other clever thing about this is it pulls him out of all the post Damien stuff, so I assume Peter Tomasi can play with that and the core book doesn't feel like its hanging on waiting for all that new Robin stuff to get sorted.

Now you've suck me in Snyder you'd better not let me down!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 June, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
My Digital Pulls

2000 AD 1837 - John Wagner returns to Judge Dredd after a a break after Day of Chaos. Happy days are here again. Or the worst days, for Mega City One anyway...

DARK HORSE PRESENTS 25 - Actually I'm on the fence about dropping this title with this issue. I'm two issues behind as it is, and I'm not sure when I'll be assed to get caught up. Its unfortunate, because in its first year DHP was the title I was hyped about the most every month.

FABLES 130 - Last arc ended in an interesting place. Can't wait to see where things are going.

INVINCIBLE 103 - I switched to digital in... December? And this is only my 3rd issue of Invincible this year. WTF Kirkman.

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE 337 - Except for Pat Mill's American Reaper, the line-up right now is really good. And the bagged reprint material is always worth the price of admission.

JUDGE DREDD: YEAR ONE 3 - Last issue felt more like a 'rookie Dredd' story that was missing from the first issue. But even then it doesn't really feel that far removed from a typical Dredd story. Which isn't a bad thing. But I don't think its really taking advantage of its 'Year One' aspect as well as it could be.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 21 - I think 24 is the last issue? And apparently the replacement is Giffen and DeMattis's Justice League 3000. Which is just the Justice League in the future. Which is the dumbest thing ever. F-You DC.

SONIC UNIVERSE 53 - The second act of the When Worlds Collide event comes to a close, as the title heads into its final act. This event has been one of the most fun and exciting I've ever encountered.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 29 - The usual line-up. I'm starting to enjoy One Piece a bit more then I have in the past, but there's still something about its pacing that always feels off. Also, Oda apparently only knows how to draw one female phenotype.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 June, 2013, 09:43:04 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 18 June, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 29 - The usual line-up. I'm starting to enjoy One Piece a bit more then I have in the past, but there's still something about its pacing that always feels off. Also, Oda apparently only knows how to draw one female phenotype.
You've only just noticed this? :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 June, 2013, 04:50:53 PM
The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.comicvine.com/reviews/the-x-files-season-10-1/1900-1865/) The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.fullmetalhero.com/content/shockscream-reviews-x-files-season-10-1-6973/) The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2013/06/comic-book-review-x-files-season-ten-1.html) The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.examiner.com/review/comic-book-review-the-x-files-season-10-1?cid=rss) The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/notyetamovie/news/?a=81639) :thumbsup:

I'm a little bit excited.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 19 June, 2013, 09:58:43 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 19 June, 2013, 04:50:53 PM
The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.comicvine.com/reviews/the-x-files-season-10-1/1900-1865/) The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.fullmetalhero.com/content/shockscream-reviews-x-files-season-10-1-6973/) The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2013/06/comic-book-review-x-files-season-ten-1.html) The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.examiner.com/review/comic-book-review-the-x-files-season-10-1?cid=rss) The X-Files: Season 10 #1! (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/notyetamovie/news/?a=81639) :thumbsup:

I'm a little bit excited.

I really can't add anything on to the pull list at the mo Sheldipez, even though I'm a huge X-Files fan.
It's trade waiting for me on this I'm afraid.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 19 June, 2013, 10:18:21 PM
Any forum comments on new anthology 'A1 Carpe DIEm'?
Although at €0.89 on comiXology, why am I not just giving it a shot and even asking that question?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 June, 2013, 08:21:46 PM
My Digital Pulls for the week of 06/26/13

2000 AD 1838 - Current line-up is okay. Can't wait for the return of Ten-Seconders next week.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2 - Issue 1 was a mixed bag, but I felt it captured the general silliness of BSG 1979 just right. The art could stand to be a little better though.

PROPHET 36 - Good comic is good.

THINK TANK 8 - Still digging it. Still digging its reduced digital price point. More comics should embrace lower digital prices compared to print.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 30 - Viz just released a stand alone WSJ app for Apple Newsstand. Which is cool to have to keep my Jump issues separated from my other digital Viz Manga purchasses. It probably sounds weird to want your books more spread out across apps, but I like having my 2000 AD App and Shonen Jump App right next to each other showing off their latest covers. Its dumb, but cool IMO.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 June, 2013, 08:49:01 PM
What did you make of Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, TA? I thought it was a decent retelling of a classic staple of the weekly jump.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 June, 2013, 09:16:38 PM
Haven't been to my LCS for a month so have a big ol' stash to get through but can't wait to say how bloody great Si Spurrier's 6 Gun Gorilla is. Bloody amazing. If there's a better comic in my pile I'll be very happy. Everyone buy it okay... Oh we've been there haven't we...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 June, 2013, 09:18:04 PM
QuoteWhat did you make of Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, TA? I thought it was a decent retelling of a classic staple of the weekly jump.

To be fair A) I was unfamiliar with the original series (and am still vaguely confused if this series was a sequel or a remake) and B) I came into the series with Chapter 8, and it was over in... 3 or 4 more? So I'm not ultimately sure if I liked it or not.

That being said...

(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7453/abtz.jpg)

Best. Badguy. Ever.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 June, 2013, 11:34:55 AM
Good treats for me this week;

'Prophet' 36
'The Wake' 2 (very impressive first issue)
'Unwritten' reaches a landmark 50th issue
'Sex' 4
And finally (to my shame) 'Wolverine & The X-Men' 32 (I just have to see what happens with the Siege Perilous. Don't hate me. Ok, you can hate me.)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 28 June, 2013, 04:53:19 PM
DHP - Dom Reardon has just shown up. That was a surprise. Can't say the script was that interesting (groan at the true-true stuff at the start, WTF at the 'video boys throwdown' at the end but still it looked great.

Disappointment of the week was A1 - a comic that appears to have nothing in common with its 1989 predecessor. The whole thing read of DHP filler material and Dave Elliot trading on his name to get stuff into print. Shame.

Sex 1 - 3 was just about the worst comic I've read since the trite gubbins of Punk Rock Seamus. Its grasping in it's dullness. Another despondent 1% grapples with post-modern ennui... yawn yawn yawn yawn yawn. At least Robbie Morrison's Ms Fury has fun with being the global elite and Juniper's Berries has lovely Quietly art to tell the exact same tale as Sex.  I re-read the original Black Kiss last week, I mean at least its a good looking comic pretending to be about sex in order to sell, 'Sex' doesn't even manage that.

The Manhattan Projects #12 was all kinds of excellent and the new print of Numbercruncher is magnificent.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 June, 2013, 10:24:50 PM
Just flicked through a digital preview of this weeks issue of Uncanny X-Men.
Frazer Irving is one of the most exciting and original comic artists in the world right now.

Tharg should be firing nuclear missiles of cash at him to get him back in the Prog.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 June, 2013, 09:22:53 PM
Just finished by stash and while there wasn't anything as good as 'Six gun Gorilla' there was some other fine comics in there.

Only 4 DC books in the whole month. Sign of the times. Jonah Hex 21 silly but improving, Batman 21 Year Zero Snyder intrigues with a tired concept again. Wonder Woman 21 now this could get very good, with a bit of luck. Animal Man 21 holds up its end and has a very neat central concept.

Marvel's FF 8 continues the fun and has a terrifying Doom cameo.

Uber 2 kinda on the edge with this one, the concept is fantastic, there are moments that are great, but the art is terrible and there are moments like the agent proving how hard and effective she [spoiler]is when killing the Mark 2 at a ruthless cost[/spoiler] are are just rancid cliche. I'll give this the first arc and we'll see. Elsewhere it feels like the rest of the comics world is finally catching up with 2000ad. A couple of the books I enjoyed this month were kinda 2000ad (all be it without the trimming of the fat), enjoyed Lazarus 1, if not particularly original, and something in East of West 3 finally clicked for me and I really enjoyed it. Not the perfect book some would have you believe but very good. Both feel very 2000ad to me. As does The Victories 2 to be honest, not as good as the first part but still very good.

Caligula 5 is still a guilty pleasure, my shop was shorted on Sex 3, The Bounce 2 still leaves the series in the balance in the all important third issue. not sure this one will be special enough to make the grade, we'll see. I'm going to miss Planet of the Apes (10) and IT Girl (11) when they both finish soon as this months issues of both are perfect examples of why. Can't wait for Black Beetle (4) to usher in its sequel. Fatale 15 and The Massive 13 both continue the very high standards of there respective series, brilliant comics. Judge Dredd Year One 3 is fantastic also.

Great haul over all but nothing topped Six Gun Gorilla, go buy it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Daveycandlish on 30 June, 2013, 10:07:26 AM
Read of the week for me is THE WAKE by snyder and murphy with LAZARUS by Rucka and Lark a close second. These will be added to my regular list from now on. Really recommended
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 June, 2013, 09:27:07 PM
Okay so as I said something clicked into place with this months East of West, so that being the case I popped to give issues 1-3 a re-read to see if it all really did gel now, it does East of West is not just okay after all, its bloody brilliant and I'm sorry it took me 3 issues to get there. Not sure why, just did. I think I was trying to look to deep into things, and find subtleties that weren't there. Whatever, now I bloody love it.

Though not as much as that other pseudo-western Six Gun Gorilla... have I mentioned how great that was?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 01 July, 2013, 08:01:22 PM
East of West oozes quality; rattling along at a fair old pace as well... which is kind of strange because my only other experience of Hickman's writing is Manhattan Projects and that seemed to be very much a slow burner for the first 10 issues or so IMO.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 July, 2013, 07:10:49 AM
My Digital Pulls for 07-03-13

2000 AD 1839 - The Ten-Seconders returns for its 3rd outing, with the fantastic Edmund Bagwell on art. So we shouldn't have the problem that Ten-Seconders Book 2 had, in that you could never tell what was going on.
47 RONIN 5 - Great series, but I can't wait for Sakai to get back to Usagi.
MISTER X: EVICTION 3 - I've always been a fan of Dean Motter (in fact he may have been responsible for getting me into 'indie' comics thanks to his Electropolis series way back in 2001) and this mini-series is not disappointing. Good stuff.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE 4 - I LOVE this comic.
SATELLITE SAM 1 - On the fence with this one. I like Fraction and Chaykin, but I'm a bit behind on my pulls. But that's the great thing about digital, I don't have to buy right away.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 250 - Sonic hits the big 250. The Worlds Collide crossover with Mega Man is still going on though. But we get a really sweet wrap around cover.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 31 - Just heard that Akira (Dragonball) Toriyama has a new weekly series premiering in issue 33. Called Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, its about a powerful alien policeman stranded on earth. Its suppose to be more comedy then pure action. Which is cool. His one-shot Kintoki one-shot back in January was a big reason why I gave WSJ a try, so I'm pretty stoked to see him back on a weekly series. Can't wait.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 02 July, 2013, 01:15:40 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 02 July, 2013, 07:10:49 AM
My Digital Pulls for 07-03-13

SATELLITE SAM 1 - On the fence with this one. I like Fraction and Chaykin, but I'm a bit behind on my pulls. But that's the great thing about digital, I don't have to buy right away.


I thought about adding this to my main floppies pull list (as the list has dwindled a bit in the last few months) but decided against it in the end.  I'll go for the trade if it ends up being good.  By coincedence I am currently re-reading Chaykin's The Shadow: Blood & Judgement.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 July, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
Only 2 non-2000AD comics for me this week:

Ãœber 3 (the artwork isn't sitting too well with me, but I'll finish at least the first arc out of love & respect for Gillen)

Batman Inc 12 (finally getting back to Morrison's endgame after last issues superfluous interlude. I've also asked my LCS to keep me the Morrison variant cover out of sheer curiosity. Looking forward to picking this up)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: abc warrior on 05 July, 2013, 01:42:03 PM
Getting these :

Trinity of sin Pandora 1
Earth 2  14
Action Comics 22
Stormwatch 22
Dial H 14
Ten Grand 3
Spawn 233
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 July, 2013, 02:11:19 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 03 July, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
Ãœber 3 (the artwork isn't sitting too well with me, but I'll finish at least the first arc out of love & respect for Gillen)


Yeah completely with you there. I hope to stick around but the art makes it so hard. The other reason I'm staying at least a little longer is apparently the first 3 issues (I think it was 0, 1 and 2) where actually written quite some time ago and then Gillen got distracted and the project sidelined. Issue 3 up (I think) are things written now and so we'll see with the extra comics chops under his belt if the news material is good enough to get me past the art. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 July, 2013, 08:12:24 PM
Sonic the Hedgehog 250 got a little epic this week...

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8955/amyn.jpg)

*heart* When Worlds Collide
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Zarjazzer on 06 July, 2013, 10:33:05 AM
^^^^^^

WOW!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 06 July, 2013, 12:27:51 PM
The downside is that several clipart producers will now be out of work for the next few years.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 July, 2013, 01:35:36 PM
Ben Bates draws a good E-123 Omega. Even the back looks lovely. Oh and I seem to remember there was something else in that panel but i'm sure it's not importent.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 July, 2013, 11:28:23 PM
My Digital Pulls for 07-10-13

Definite Buys
2000 AD 1840 - Really digging the new Ten Seconders series. Age of the Wolf is also back, I've been conficted about this series since I first read it. Something always feels a bit off about it. Hopefully 3rd times the charm.
ASTRO CITY 2 - First issue was a great start. So glad this series is back.
BONEYARD BEGINNING One-Shot - Richard Moore's Boneyard is back! Always a fun series.
EAST OF WEST 4 - This series is just something special.
MEGA MAN 27 - No idea how Worlds Collide is going to top last issue.
SAVAGE DRAGON 189 - I have a good feeling this issue is going to be insane. A GOOOOOOOO feeling.
STAR WARS 7 - This series continues to seriously entertain. Really captures the spirit of Star Wars that I enjoy.
WALKING DEAD 112 - I'm kind of getting interested in the story again. Which is good.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 32 - Viz is running a special right now, if you sign up for a Year subscription, and use the code SJAX2013EX at checkout, you can get a year's sub for only $20. You can't beat that deal! Also, now available in the UK (though iOS app only).

Maybe Buys
COLLIDER 1 - I do like Sci-Fi series, but I'm not sure if my budget can handle a new series right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: abc warrior on 10 July, 2013, 05:44:49 PM
Small week -

Ghosted #1 - the premise sounds interesting.
Astro City #2 - long time fan of this series.
Skin Trade #1 - George RR Martin !
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 July, 2013, 05:59:21 PM
Small week for me too, and dis-pleasingly mainstream / fanboyish;

Batman 22 (still the best Batman run since...well since Snyder's run on 'Detective Comics' with Jock).
Superior Spider-Man 13 (I'm almost sorry I started picking this up as I'm finding it hard to quit. There's something about this run that's giving me faint shivers of fanboy glee last felt when reading classic Spidey as a young lad. It's a quality f*ckin comic in other words).

Also, some alarming anti-Snyder news just in; I have no intention of picking up 'Superman Unchained' 2 after that overwhelmingly underwhelming first issue.
I was bitchin about it to my LCS last week, and they jokingly suggested I write a sad poem about it to Snyder on Twiter.
I'm not on Twitter, but did respond with this little ditty;

There once was a writer named Snyder,
If a chick looked as good as he could script I'd wanna ride her,
From Severed to The Wake, not a wrong move did he make,
But when Supes Unchained came along I needed cider.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 July, 2013, 06:06:47 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 July, 2013, 02:11:19 PM
Issue 3 up (I think) are things written now and so we'll see with the extra comics chops under his belt if the news material is good enough to get me past the art.

Didn't know that.
Will be very interesting to see if there's a significant change.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 July, 2013, 07:15:42 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 10 July, 2013, 05:59:21 PM
There once was a writer named Snyder,
If a chick looked as good as he could script I'd wanna ride her,
From Severed to The Wake, not a wrong move did he make,
But when Supes Unchained came along I needed cider.

Still better than Larkin. :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 July, 2013, 08:42:01 PM
Latest haul in and read and loved.

Over at the Nu52 Batman 22 was fine, nowt special, but good fun. Batman Inc. 12 is hurtling towards a rollicking conclusion can't wait until next month, but will miss Mozza on Batman, its been a fun ride.

Over at Marvel The Superior Foes of Spider-man 1 was a neat little debut, but the humours dark edge wasn't quite sharp or dark enough. Its a good comic but it needs a bit more... 2000ad, as it is it read like the lastest sharp and snappy US sit comic. Still we'll see how develops as it defo has potential.

Over at elsewhere Uber 3 was the most pleasant surprise I was on the verge of dropping this title, but Kieron Gillen's now contemporary writing gives us the best issue yet, art still sucks so still in danger, especially as I'm adding four new titles in October, had some drop offs thought I had two more almost certain, this and Bounce, so lets see if that can have a similar up turn.

The great titles are all still great, East of West 4, Planet of the Apes 11 (I'm gonna miss ya baby...) Sex 4, though this one is in danger of treading water a little, and The Victories 3, which has left me with some subsidary reading into some of the theories its using, always nice, assuming the theories don't wind me up!

The king of the Hill, top of the heap though, is Six Gun Gorilla 2 can everyone please buy the fuck out of this title so it becomes an on-going it really is quite brilliant!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 13 July, 2013, 09:19:04 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 13 July, 2013, 08:42:01 PM
b]Planet of the Apes 11[/b] (I'm gonna miss ya baby...)

You really should stop saying things like that every time you mention PotA: Cataclysm.  Repeat after me: "this comic is great and will run for years so you should get in on the ground floor."
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 July, 2013, 12:49:08 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 13 July, 2013, 08:42:01 PM
Latest haul in and read and loved.

Batman Inc. 12 is hurtling towards a rollicking conclusion can't wait until next month, but will miss Mozza on Batman, its been a fun ride.


That was an astoundingly good comic.
I'll miss it too, but am always slightly 'relieved' when a pull-list comic reaches a natural conclusion.
Roll on next months finale (which will in fact feature the Morrison variant cover, as issue 12 did not).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 17 July, 2013, 11:59:26 PM
My Digital Pulls

2000 AD 1841 - Simon Davis back on Sinister Dexter makes me smile. Ten-Seconders continues to be everything I'd hoped it would be.
FABLES 131 - Digging the current status quo.
INVINCIBLE 104 - Marks was in some really f-ed up trouble last issue.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 22 - Almost over.
PROPHET 37 - Full disclosure. I'm actually an issue behind.
SONIC UNIVERSE 54 - World Collide penulitimate chapter. Its been a hell of a ride.
TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION-ONE 93 - Enjoying this current arc.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 33 - I have discovered a way to effectively back up all my iOS Digital WSJ issues locally. This is a great day. Also, this issue is the big 45th anniversy of Jump in Japan. Lots of fun stuff in this issue. including the launch of the new Akira Toriyama series Jaco, The Galactic Patrolman.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 18 July, 2013, 09:13:52 AM
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu282/DarthSheldo/X%20Files/xf2small_zps32166793.jpg)

And a few other, less important, pick-ups  :P
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 July, 2013, 04:20:59 PM
Only two again for me this week (apart from the Prog & Meg of course)-

Transformers Regeneration One 93 (heading towards the conclusion to the only 'real' Transformers comic continuity that ever mattered. A great read).
X-Factor 259 (nearing the end of PADs seminal run, with the Longshot / Shatterstar revelations nicely eclipsing Jeph Loeb's nausea inducing tripe from his run on 'X-Force' Vol 1. Back in da day, obviously).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 July, 2013, 04:23:26 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 13 July, 2013, 08:42:01 PM
Uber 3 was the most pleasant surprise I was on the verge of dropping this title, but Kieron Gillen's now contemporary writing gives us the best issue yet, art still sucks so still in danger

We are of one mind.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 July, 2013, 07:18:16 PM
I just learned that Regeneration-One is only planned to go to issue 100.

And that pisses me off. I love this book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 July, 2013, 08:02:56 PM
Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #6- Missed the first 5, will get them in trade. But blimey, John Ridgway's still got it! And Frobisher to! Oh my, oh my indeed. :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 19 July, 2013, 09:28:07 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 18 July, 2013, 07:18:16 PM
I just learned that Regeneration-One is only planned to go to issue 100.

And that pisses me off. I love this book.

Yeah, I'd known about that since the start (80.5), and to be honest wasn't too upset about it.
We know it will at least mean;

A) That any game-changing events or deaths are probably permanent (in this iteration of the comic series at least).
B) The same (superb) creative team can commit to the 21 issue run.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JamesC on 19 July, 2013, 10:42:51 AM
Just caught up with the Valiant Harbinger Wars event running in Bloodshot, Harbinger and the limited Harbinger Wars mini.
Really good stuff - pisses on any Marvel or DC crossover I've read (mainly because there's a reason inherent in both stories that this conflict was going to be inevitable).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 July, 2013, 08:52:42 PM
MY DIGITAL PULLS FOR 07-24-13

2000 AD 1842 - General thrill levels are pretty strong across the board right now. I'm even enjoying DEFOE for once, which is a nice change of pace. Its a lot easier to enjoy when its not trying to juggle 50bazillion characters at once.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 34 - CROSS MANAGE ends, I'm not too sad to see it go, but for a Sports comic it was actually quite tolerable. Better then some of the other series running in here, NISEKOI: FALSE LOVE I am looking at you.

Good grief, only two books this week, and they're my weeklies! I'm sure I'll pay for it next week. There are some other books I should pick up, like the GAMMA one-shot (http://pulllist.comixology.com/previews/MAY130065/Gamma-One-Shot-) from Dark Horse, reprinting a really really REALLY cool story from Dark Horse Presents, and UNWRITTEN 51, because of the Fables crossover. Though I've not yet got Unwritten 50 yet, nor am I familiar with the series enough to try it without waiting for a price drop. Which won't happen for another month because of DC's recent practice change. So instead I'll be using this week to play some catch up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 July, 2013, 10:37:21 PM
Recent TBP purchases.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 July, 2013, 10:16:59 PM
Perverse as it is to say luckily I've got a comic to drop. At the moment my 'experiment' to diversify my comics reading is going a little too well and while stuff is still getting dropped and cancelled there's a lot of good stuff coming up. Hence the fact that 'Bounce' is just not cutting it is kinda a relief. Its far from a bad comic, its just not a great comic, in fact it doesn't diversify my reading from my DC days. Good superheroing that's trying to be different my having the main character be a slacker. Honestly its good, but could be from the big two. So alas Bounce 3 will be my last.

As for the rest, well they're better Lazarus 2 is very good. I worry about a couple of things and to a 2000ad reader its not astonishingly original but its is very good so will get past the first 3 issues which is my normal cut off point. FF 9 is as fun as ever. The Massive 14 is cranking things up but still atmospheric. Rocketeer and The Spirit 1 couldn't possibly have been as good as my excitment at the fact that it exists but is still a damned fine, fun comic.

Over at DC things are going very well in its now limited context. Wonder Woman 22 is a good comic, it troubles the New Gods fan in my a bit but change is difficult and the whole new WW thing worries the WW fan in me and I got over that and learnt to enjoy it as a comic so I'll move on! Animal Man 22 is very very good and I'm delighted to say that Jonah Hex 22 see the comic right back on top form after a few wonky months and a concept I'm not entirely comfortable with.

Very nice little stash all in all.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 28 July, 2013, 08:03:29 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 23 July, 2013, 10:37:21 PM
Recent TBP purchases.

Hawkmonger, what do you think of Attack on Titan?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 July, 2013, 08:58:27 PM
Art wise I was a bit taken aback by how grimy Isayama's style was, in contrast to the clean cut line's of the anime. As a result, alot of characters expresions are somewhat debatable, one character in particulare come's off badly (and her dumbed down personality doesn't help either). That being said though, it's still a rollicking good take of the Post-Apoc genre (which is seem's to be enjoying a second renaissance at the moment with more and more original concepts appearing) while retaining certain fantasy charms that would certainly appeal to fans of movies like Krull or Dragonslayer.

I'd give it a cautius reccomendation as the satire/ humour certainly isn't for everyone and the art is very marmite, but I for one really enjoy it and consider it a lesser modern manga classic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 28 July, 2013, 09:23:37 PM
I hadn't known there was a anime but I heard it's a huge success back in Japan and Paul Gravett was pushing it on his website and his 1001 Graphic Novels You Have To Read so I gave it a shot but was a bit underwhelmed when I first read them. I may give the first two a reread and plough through the next few volumes.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bobblehead on 30 July, 2013, 10:21:45 AM

Nice to see D-Gray Man there Hawkmonger! What do you think of it so far? (Assuming that you've gotten round to reading it yet!)
  Think im on volumne 23 so far,its enjoyable and I like the characters,but ill be damned if i know what the actual hell is going on half the time lol. The action scenes are very well drawn but it feels like the artist is drawing what he feels the scene would look like as if it was animated. Urgh,im not very good at describing this. Its very confusing half the time anyway lol. Just wanted someone elses thoughts on it,as i dont know anyone else whos read it.
As for new comics ive just picked up IDWs Dredd Year One,which is brilliant.Looks great,he actually acts like i want Dredd to act and theres some good action bits.Very solid mini-series and i hope they do more. I stopped on issue 3 of the regular IDW series,just didnt have the pennies to justify buying it 'in cse it got better'.
Also got Batman 19. Enjoying Snyders Batman,i think its upto 21 now? I only go Manchester once a month so im a bit behind atm. This story had some nice visuals but i kinda figured out who the villian was from the start and ive no idea what Zero Year is as mentioned by Gordon as I havent read Batman for years,can someone explain?
Didnt get many comics this month as I got Case Files 2,3,4,5 and Strontium Dog Books 1 and 2 for about £39 (including p+p!) off ebay,so got enough to read for a bit. :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 July, 2013, 01:49:03 PM
D-Gray Man is worth the cover price for the art alone. Hoshino certainly has an eye for gothic detail that I find very visualy appealing. Story wise the first three volumes jogged along at a solid pace and I never felt rushed or out staying it's welcome, though indeed I feel she lack's the ability to draw fluid action scene's. So are you up the the Alma Kalma arc? That was a mind fuck and a half, indeed the chronology of the fight was all over the show. But at £9.99 RRP for 550+ pages, it's worth a punt. I've already ordered the second 3-in-1.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bobblehead on 30 July, 2013, 02:48:22 PM
yeah just finished that arc i think,ill be honest and say im not sure what was going on half the time lol.How far does the anime go? only 20 episodes into the anime too. It looks brilliant aye and i like the humourous little shorts at the end of each book :)
Im upto the part where theres a new kind of exorcist,hes just sucked an Akuma up using his arm weapon thing.Very odd.Gotta keep waiting for the library to buy the next ones in,takes a while so its been about 3 months since i last read it so i might need to re-read a few volumnes lol
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 July, 2013, 02:52:35 PM
There wont be another volume after 23 for a long while. Hoshino hasn't been well for a while, and the series has been on hiatus for a year now. I believe it might even be dead now. Left incomplete.

As for the anime, it's 102 episodes long covering the first 20 or so volumes and a few filler.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 July, 2013, 09:14:29 AM
MY DIGITAL PULLS FOR 07-31-13

2000 AD 1843 - The prog is looking pretty good right now. A nice little follow up to last year's Trifecta by Rob Williams and Carl Critchlow. I was wondering how something as big as Luna-2 crashing into the ocean could just be forgotten. Ten-Seconders is taking a turn for the nuts, in a good way. Defoe is actually tolerable. Age of the Wolf seems to lack a little something, but it looks nice. Sinister Dexter is great, but ends a little suddenly. Hopefully it comes back soon.
JUDGE DREDD: YEAR ONE 4 (of 4) - A little behind on this one. Gotta catch up.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 251 - Worlds Collide concludes. This crossover has been as epic as hoped, seriously guys if you want to see All Ages done right. Read this!
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 35 - One Piece and Bleach are off this week. But we get a pretty fun one-off from Masashi Kishimoto about High School baseball, Bench. Kishimoto does Naruto, which I just can not get into, but his one-offs have been pretty great. Seriously, Narato is just a confusing mess but the guy clearly can write and draw good not confusing comics. So, what is the deal?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 16 August, 2013, 02:55:27 PM
Everyone gave in on weekly pulls these days? Anyway thought I'd keep this thread alive and plug my favorite monthly at the same time, and admit I'm still a big Spidey fan by the looks of it.

Batman #23 - Zero year continues, backup story has a young Bruce Wayne in Russia
Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #2 - Essentially Superior Spidey meets Scarlet Spider - SIBLING RIVALRY - PART ONE - to read PART TWO you have to buy...
Scarlet Spider #20 - Don't you just hate when comics continue arcs over multiple different series?! Can't complain too much as Scarlet Spider is good fun.
And for yet another dose of Web crawling action:
Astonishing Spider-Man #97 - I've been buying Astonishing for a good while now, half of the time I'm not sure why as sometimes I've read/own two of three comics included (this is one of those 3-in-1 reprints that Panini put out) but I like to support any comic put on UK newsagents shelves when I can. This issue has Amazing Spider-Man #696, Web of Spider-Man #129.2 and Scarlet Spider #4 - I've only read #696 so not bad.
The Incredible Hulks #19 - another panini 3-in-1, started buying this since #17 when they started reprinting the run leading up to the Indestructible Hulk relaunch, haven't read any of these and Marc Silvestri is on pencils, who I like a lot.

The best for last:  The X-Files Season 10 #3 - "Believers," Part 3 of 5: The Acolytes are seeking Scully's lost son, William, and Dana realizes there's more than meets the eye to her abductor, known only as the Deacon. Meanwhile, Mulder uncovers more of the truth than he can handle when an old, cigarette-smoking "friend" pays him a visit. 'Nuff Said  (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=17634)

I've noticed Chronos Commandos: Dawn Patrol #2 is out this week too - I meant to pick this series up.. may have to TPB it - dinosaurs v Nazis too good to pass up.

Edit: Star Wars #8 is out this week too!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 August, 2013, 07:11:27 PM
2000 AD 1845 - A little too much Pat Mills for my tastes. I've yet to really be taken in by Slaine, and this history lesson, while I'm sure its got fan's thrill receptors off the charts, just leaves me cold. Though it does remind me that Clint Langely sure can draw, when he's not making incomprehensible photo comics.
ASTRO CITY 3 - Oh man, this series is just as good as it ever was. Though Brent Anderson uses some oddly clashing digital coloring effects that sometimes don't work with the artwork.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 3 - Some people are complaining that this series is a bit weak. But oddly enough I find its campiness kind of endearing, and right with the spirit of the show. Dan Abnett ownzone.
EAST OF WEST 5 - This book is pure magic. Last issue was nuts.
RESIDENT ALIEN: SUICIDE BLONDE 0 - Its nice to see this comic make a return appearance, the first mini-series was fun. Very quirky and different.
SAGA 13 - Oh man, this comic is so good.
SAVAGE DRAGON 190 - Love love LOVE the 'digest' experiment Larsen has gone for this issue. I think it works amazingly well. Unfortunately only the 'standard' edition was made avalible digitally. Which is very displeasing.
STAR WARS 8 - Easily the best Star Wars comic I've read in a long ass time.
WALKING DEAD 113 - Full confession, I've been feeling kind of meh about this series lately. And I'd stopped picking up my issues the week off, instead waiting a month for a price drop. So I actually picked up issue 112 this week. Then I read it. Then I immediately bought 113. Finally, it feels like something interesting is starting to develop.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 37/38 - You know these WSJ 'Double Issues' seem to end up some of the thinnest. Occasionally Japan skips a week due to holidays, so the English edition does the same. So this is it for the next two weeks (though we're suppose to be getting a Naruto special issue next week, but I don't like Naruto very much). Content wise my worry about the book starting to thin out has bore fruit. The current line up seems mighty thin at a paltry 150 pages. Still a good deal, but not nearly as good as it was during the earlier parts of the year.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 17 August, 2013, 07:06:05 PM
Just read The Invincible Haggard West, one shot by Paul Pope in advance of Battling Boy in October. Art was great, story a bit to 'super hero' for me - am hoping Battling Boy puts a twist on the genre.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 August, 2013, 09:56:18 PM
Before going on holiday I got my haul, seemed like a lot of titles. Anyway went away read them and here's what I think upon my return (some of these are a bit out of date now).

Collider 1 was a pretty good start. Quite a nice 2000adesque set up and well executed, not too sure if the tough, hard arsed old school led will cut it, but its certainly earned enough time for me to find out more.

Got Batman Annual 2 and Animal Man Annual 2 both good, the latter much more meaningfully so.

Uber 4 sees the comic still tittering on the brink of being dropped. The story is okay, but not really going anywhere and the art is still terrible. Superior Foes of Spider-man 2 is close to being good but is trying to hard to be one of the better modern US sitcoms and I hoped and thought this could be so much more. I'll decide on this one next issue.

Victories 4, FF 10, Fatale 16 and Sex 5 all continue much as before, all very good. Sex being the pick of the bunch. Its 'controversial' side seems to be masking what is really a very good, intelligent story about a superhero trying to come to terms with leaving one purpose behind and find another. Probably the best of the bunch this time (though I've picked up X-Men Legacy as back issues and that would top the lot I suspect.).

The rest is all about endings really and a varied bunch they are too. Caligula 6 ends this series really well, all be it absolute nonsense. The other planned ending all also work. Judge Dredd Year One 4 and Batman inc 13 I which I discussed a while ago and was great, more than great. The more curtailed stories don't fair quite so well. IT Girl 12 wraps things up with what felt like fun fluff, but might deserve a second read at some point as I'm not sure I did it justice. Planet of the Apes Cataclysm 12 seems to provide a really compressed set of events that which reveal quite what a fun ride this series might have continued to be if it'd only found the audience it deserved. Didn't work too well as a comic book itself but did a job of cramming a heck of a lot in.

The lose of these great series was somewhat mitigated by getting some more of the rarely seen these days continuation of Daryl Gregory's Apes 'ongoing' title in Planet of the Apes Spectacular 1. The next part will come when it comes and I'll wait and while this series is still good, even if the art has dropped considerably, it needs to wrap up sometime 'soon' as its irregular appearances in these specials isn't doing it any favours. Still at least we're getting a proper conclusion.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 August, 2013, 03:45:52 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 August, 2013, 09:56:18 PM


Uber 4 sees the comic still tittering on the brink of being dropped. The story is okay, but not really going anywhere and the art is still terrible.

I'm still enjoying Uber, and was genuinely looking forward to sitting down to read this after a much improved issue 3.
Gillen's comments in the back are an interesting read too, and his revelation that the run could be an ambitious 60 issues long is intriguing. Ample scope for some unexpected developments to come.
The art though...don't want to bad-mouth a guy who obviously has some talent, but it's really not to my taste. It seems, frankly, amateurish. Imagine what this comic could be like with say, Darick Robertson on art duties? Shame.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 August, 2013, 06:57:09 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 August, 2013, 03:45:52 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 August, 2013, 09:56:18 PM


Uber 4 sees the comic still tittering on the brink of being dropped. The story is okay, but not really going anywhere and the art is still terrible.

I'm still enjoying Uber, and was genuinely looking forward to sitting down to read this after a much improved issue 3.


Yeah just didn't think issue 4 really kept up that standard of improvement. It didn't do anything, or add anything really either in terms of story or character. Things just progressed, a little. Its a shame as, as you say, it has such potential which is why I don't want to give up on it and in a few issues start hearing that its reached that potential... just really testing my patience at the moment.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 August, 2013, 08:39:12 PM
My Pulls for the Week of 8-21-13

2000 AD 1846 - Current line-up ticks along, with Rob Williams and Edmund Bagley's Ten-Seconders being the stand out strip. IMO
FABLES 132 - New arc, new dangers. Last month's cliffhanger was kind of disappointing because I was hoping Prince Brandish was finished. He a bit of a dud villain IMO.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 23 - Final issue. Apparently this is the first time in quite some time where there will be no Legion of Super-Heroes title. Its quite troubling when one of DC's most interesting and storied franchises can't find an audience. More DC mismanagement.
SONIC UNIVERSE 55 - Back from Worlds Colliding, this story will be the first Sonic the Hedgehog story I've read not written by Ian Flynn. So it'll be interesting what this new writer is capable of. These Archie Sonic comics have been obsurdly good. I keep saying this, but frankly I don't think anyone else produces such perfect All Age titles right now. Light enough for kids, dark enough for adults. Its the perfect mix.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP - NARUTO SPECIAL - Welp. I make no bones about loathing Naruto, so having an entire issue dedicated to the guy isn't really lighting my world on fire. Japan's on holiday this week, its either this or nothing. This issue did reprint the Naruto Prototype story. Which, all things considered was pretty interesting as a stand alone one-shot. Still not a fan, but there is a nugget of entertainment here. In the pilot story at least.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 August, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 August, 2013, 08:39:12 PM

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 23 - Final issue. Apparently this is the first time in quite some time where there will be no Legion of Super-Heroes title. Its quite troubling when one of DC's most interesting and storied franchises can't find an audience. More DC mismanagement.

To be fair to DC, which I do less and less these days, they have tried loads of different things. I personally am a big fan of the Waid relaunch and the subsequent Shooter issues (if you ever want to read a bad last issue the mess they made of that when they aborted Shooters run about 7 issues early is a sight to behold, such a shame.)

Giving it back go Paul Levitz, whatever the politics behind that was, was surely trying to tap into its loyal and passionate fan base.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 August, 2013, 09:03:01 PM
QuoteTo be fair to DC, which I do less and less these days, they have tried loads of different things. I personally am a big fan of the Waid relaunch and the subsequent Shooter issues (if you ever want to read a bad last issue the mess they made of that when they aborted Shooters run about 7 issues early is a sight to behold, such a shame.

I totally agree with this. Though I feel Waid's run lost a lot of energy after its first arc. When it was Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes it was actually really really MEH.

But yeah, Jim Shooter was building up something really amazing (even if he was jetisoning some of Waid's better ideas. Like the whole Teens vs Adults core concept). The Princess Projecta subplot was building up to be something seriously cool, before everything just came crashing down.

And I still want to know what the deal was with Cos getting kidnapped by those mysterious figures claiming to be from the 40th Century. Another plotline that could have been EPIC (if they turned out to be nefarious figures). I'm surprised reversing the 'visitors from 1000 years in the future' concept from Superboy to the Legion itself has never been done before.

Oh Threeboot. You were too cool to live.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 August, 2013, 09:53:02 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 August, 2013, 09:03:01 PM

But yeah, Jim Shooter was building up something really amazing (even if he was jetisoning some of Waid's better ideas. Like the whole Teens vs Adults core concept).


Yeah it was a shame this got pushed to the back. It was a great series.

Great overview of what he had planned over at Jim Shooter's much missed Blog (christ that was excellent blogging). If you click continue at the bottom it takes you to the next parts.

http://www.jimshooter.com/2011/05/legion-of-super-heroes-overview-part-1.html (http://www.jimshooter.com/2011/05/legion-of-super-heroes-overview-part-1.html)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 August, 2013, 10:13:42 PM
Wow. That would have been epic.

I like what he was going to do with Invisible Kid too!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 August, 2013, 10:03:53 PM
Well. I've made a choice lads and ladies. Im going digital. I've found I can appreciate digital art as much as physical.copies.so might as well save the pennies and have easier access to what I want. My tooth sub expires next month and ill be using the app to get the prog and meg from then on via sub. Im currently in Guernsey (hence the infrequent posta qnd shite grammer due to shite wifi and tiny screen) so can get a good tablet cheap. Adventurer, what would you reccomend and what apps.do you use and how.much are they?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 August, 2013, 10:29:26 PM
iPad is pretty much the best tablet for comics IMO (though, to be fair I haven't tried any android models). Its got the right screen size, access to the majority of apps, and its retina display makes comics really shine (or if the image files are low res, make it really really noticeable)

As for apps. ComiXology's Comics app is essential for new releases, Viz Media for Viz Manga, ComicZeal is the gold standard in CBR/CBZ/PDF comic reading, and Kindle for iPad for other miscellaneous comics.

Unfortunately I can only really be helpful when it comes to iPad.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 22 August, 2013, 06:01:49 AM
I bought a Samsung Nexus 10 a while back and it's absolutely amazing. Cheaper than the iPad, bigger screen (perfect for comics) and a higher resolution. I tend to use ComicRack, Comixology and individual comics companies apps for reading.

Personally I'm not a fan of 7" tablets. They're fine... but fine isn't good enough.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 August, 2013, 08:32:27 AM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 22 August, 2013, 06:01:49 AM
I bought a Samsung Nexus 10 a while back and it's absolutely amazing. Cheaper than the iPad, bigger screen (perfect for comics) and a higher resolution. I tend to use ComicRack, Comixology and individual comics companies apps for reading.

Personally I'm not a fan of 7" tablets. They're fine... but fine isn't good enough.

Uh a good 10 incher has been just what I've been holding out for (uh er Matron)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 August, 2013, 09:25:53 PM
I was thinking a Kindle Fire HD. Anyone have anything on this?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 August, 2013, 09:36:32 PM
The bigger one is probably a good choice, I looked at the regular Kindle Fire when I was shopping for tablets and concluded its screen was too small for effective comic reading (which was my primary reason for buying a tablet). But never did get my hands on an 8.9" to compare. I suspect its probably large enough to be adequate.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 22 August, 2013, 11:42:23 PM
Avoid the Kindle, as my brief exposure to it revealed that a lot of its functionality seems to derive from an active internet connection, and if you don't have that, lots of the apps are useless - even the stuff that supposedly accesses material stored in the Kindle memory.
When it comes to tablets, you don't really need to zero in on the big name brands unless you're absolutely definately going to use it for things other than reading, as comics and books are just static images, but ideally you want a big screen, and you want it as sharp and responsive (for navigating larger pages) as possible.  If you can, bung some comics on a flash card, usb drive, and mini-SD and take them into the shop with you and see what tablet lets you see and move around the pages best.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 August, 2013, 07:01:36 AM
Will do Prof. Thanks. :-)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 August, 2013, 09:00:34 PM
Small haul this week. Some rough and some smooth and one writer rules the roost.

Both Batman 23 and East of West 5 give me pause for thought with issues that don't inspire me that either story is going anywhere I'm particularly fussed by. Which is a bit weird in-particularly in the later case which really moved things forward, delved into stuff and should have been a great read. Mind since it took me 3 issues to get into this book I figure something else will click some point soon and it'll be fine and dandy.

Resident Alien  - Suicide Blonde 0 felt steady and pedestrian in such a pleasant way it was a welcome change from US comics current smart arsed, sharp TV dialogue and STEVE PARKHOUSE art. enjoyed this.

Animal Man 23 was great, Wonder Woman 23 superb but the star of the show is Si Spurrier. X-Men Legacy 15 was genius, Six Gun Gorilla 3 astonishing - he might be becoming my new favourite writer in US comics... if only he'd come back home!
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 24 August, 2013, 09:21:11 PM
I'm jumping off Batman now and reverting solely to trades; the next issue is a thicker and pricier £4 odd then the following is a £3 odd as it's got a glossier cover or some such. Struggling to keep weekly pulls down (ended up grabbing Daredevil 30 this week after rave reviews about it being one shot friendly like classic comics of old) so nice when a choice is made really easy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dweezil2 on 24 August, 2013, 10:12:37 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 24 August, 2013, 09:00:34 PM
Small haul this week. Some rough and some smooth and one writer rules the roost.

Both Batman 23 and East of West 5 give me pause for thought with issues that don't inspire me that either story is going anywhere I'm particularly fussed by. Which is a bit weird in-particularly in the later case which really moved things forward, delved into stuff and should have been a great read. Mind since it took me 3 issues to get into this book I figure something else will click some point soon and it'll be fine and dandy.

Resident Alien  - Suicide Blonde 0 felt steady and pedestrian in such a pleasant way it was a welcome change from US comics current smart arsed, sharp TV dialogue and STEVE PARKHOUSE art. enjoyed this.

Animal Man 23 was great, Wonder Woman 23 superb but the star of the show is Si Spurrier. X-Men Legacy 15 was genius, Six Gun Gorilla 3 astonishing - he might be becoming my new favourite writer in US comics... if only he'd come back home!

What an unexpected pleasure it is to have the return of Resident Alien so soon!

And #0 serves as a perfect introduction for those uninitiated!

Great stuff!    :D
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 25 August, 2013, 10:16:36 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 24 August, 2013, 09:21:11 PM
I'm jumping off Batman now and reverting solely to trades

Probably a very good idea Sheld, the Year Zero arc would likely read a lot better in trade format.
My OCD wont let me do it 3 issues into the arc though.

As an aside; the recent 'Batman Annual 2' is a turd, if you were thinkin of picking it up, don't bother.
Great Jock cover though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 26 August, 2013, 02:37:09 AM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 22 August, 2013, 06:01:49 AM
I bought a Samsung Nexus 10 a while back and it's absolutely amazing. Cheaper than the iPad, bigger screen (perfect for comics) and a higher resolution. I tend to use ComicRack, Comixology and individual comics companies apps for reading.

Back when I bought my Nexus 7* I briefly considered the Nexus 10 but mainly for portability reasons (and the cheaper price, albeit the Nexus 10 is EXCELLENT value for a table that size) I stuck with the 7 incher.

But guess what I use it mostly for? Okay I use it quite a bit for internet surfing, to be fair, but a large portion of the time I use it to read comics. Most of my comics, come to think of it. And it really does work very well. Lately I've found myself hankering a bit for the larger screen though. Cut down on some of that zooming in...

Still a fantastic bit of kit though. I'm glad I bought one.

*I was slightly shocked to find out recently that there's a new model out already! (I'd have thought they would change the number.) Not that I plan on upgrading yet as my current version does all I need a tablet of that size to do. It does seem a bit less responsive lately though, although that might be the software update. Or my imagination, but nothing that's a big issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 August, 2013, 08:31:48 AM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 22 August, 2013, 06:01:49 AM
I bought a Samsung Nexus 10 a while back and it's absolutely amazing. Cheaper than the iPad, bigger screen (perfect for comics) and a higher resolution. I tend to use ComicRack, Comixology and individual comics companies apps for reading.

Personally I'm not a fan of 7" tablets. They're fine... but fine isn't good enough.

Done a bit of research and it seems on the 10.1 inch front its either the Google Nexus 10.1 or the Samsung Galaxy 10.1?

The Surface has a bigger screen but seems to have a number of other drawbacks at this stage (I wonder what comic reading apps there are for it?) and there's one called the Acer Iconia W510 which also runs Windows. Has anyone read comics on a Windows Tab?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 August, 2013, 08:54:31 AM
Ignore me, a tiny bit of research made it clear that Comixlogy is available.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 August, 2013, 11:33:23 AM
Just a quick update while I have the time. Got an Ipad Retina 64GB after downloading the tooth sampler in a test copy in IQ store Guernsey and it just felt right! Thanks for the tips fellas.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 28 August, 2013, 03:07:18 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 26 August, 2013, 08:31:48 AM

Done a bit of research and it seems on the 10.1 inch front its either the Google Nexus 10.1 or the Samsung Galaxy 10.1?

Are they not the same thing? Google and Samsung teamed up for the Nexus. I think it's manufactured by Nexus but sold by Google (or some kind of arrangment like that).

The updated version mentioned above is relatively minor; essentially an upgrade to a faster processor, I think. But it's something you'd only really notice the difference in if you're playing high-end games on it.

My friend has a Nexus 7" and it is indeed very nice. But the bigger screen is really something to behold. I've never had to zoom in on anything. I've actually compared a digital version of a comic with the physical copy and frankly, the digital one actually looks a bit better. The colours and brighter and much sharper.

In terms of apps, you can download or buy one called ComicRack from the Google Play store. That's what I use and it allows me to put files from my computer on to the Nexus (some Thrillbent comics being my most recent upload!)

Here are some images. Keep in mind that my camera phone doesn't quite capture just how good the resolution is on this thing!  :D

(http://imageshack.us/a/img441/1258/nexus1d.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img856/3451/nexusprivateeye.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img51/5589/nexusbb1.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img694/5070/nexusbb2.jpg)

If you'd like I could try and record a quick video of how it looks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 August, 2013, 03:12:50 AM
Actually that does look pretty nice.

EDIT: Oh and Hawkmonger, good job on getting a 64GB iPad. I got a 32GB one, thinking it would be addiquite storage for comics.

It ain't. (HD) Comic files are deceptively large, my ComiXology purchases nearly filled the the before I paired down on all my installed titles.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 August, 2013, 09:46:02 PM
MY PULLS FOR THE WEEK OF 8/28/13

2000 AD 1847 - Defoe ends, probably my favorite installment of the series. Mostly because its wasn't super confusing. Ten-Seconders gets an artist change from Bagwell to Willsher, which I'm not to sure I'm happy about. Don't get me wrong, Ben Willsher is a good artist and all, but I was really digging Bagwell channeling his inner Jack Kirby here.
THINK TANK 9 - Still the smartest comic out there.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION-ONE 94 - With the end looming, you just know no one is safe. Which really adds to the tension of robots hitting each other.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 39 - Some how, even though its line-up has shrunk some in the last few months, this issue has jumped out ahead of the 200 page mark again. Double length One-Punch Man will always be appreciated!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 August, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
Erm, well...here's my digital pulls. There's a few freedies here that I got just to see how I like the look of the series.

2000AD Prog 1847- See relevent thread, but as a summery, good prog.
Weekly Shonen jump starter pack, 33 and 39- If only I knew how to buy other back issues besides 33, which I got for Jaco. Annoying how it's the same part as in the SP. Bugger. As for the rest, Bleach is still huge fun for me and i'm excited to see the conclusion begin soon. One Piece is fruity as ever. OnePunch-Man is de shitz! Dragon Ball is Dragon Ball. YuGiOh...eeehhh?...Now for the two titles that really surprised me. World Trigger and Nisekoi. The former is basicly Japans response to District 9, but it's not as smart but possibly even more fun. Lovely art to. The latter is a romcom WAY above the average of the genre, besting the dreadful Love Hina and AIlove you. Both are on my radar for collected editions.
Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #1- Simon Fraser draws The Animus and Zarbi in the London underground (always a favourite setting of mine) and Thomas Huxley being awsome. Love it.
Doctor Who v.1 Annual 2010 and The Forgotten #1- Meh. Just meh.
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1 and Transformers Regeneration-One FCBD- Both of these got me extremely excited for both titles and will give some serious thought about investing in them in future.

I also have a number of Dark Horse freebies to read, so will report back then.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 August, 2013, 12:51:28 AM
WSJ 33 was the only back issue avalible to you Hawk?  Viz just rolled out back issues ( used to be only the latest week was avalible) you should be able to buy back issues going back 3 months now. Are you using the Viz Media app, or the dedicated WSJ magazine app?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 August, 2013, 01:43:46 AM
As for my feelings about WSJ's current line up...

One-Piece and Toriko have become personal sleeper hits with me. I wasn't familiar with either before I stated reading Jump in January. But I started to really enjoy both lately, enough to start buying up (digital) back volumes. I think I like Toriko a bit more for its general insanity. One-Piece can be really creative though.

Bleach and Naruto do nothing for me unfortunately. I find Naruto generally pretty confusing (the current battle has been going on since January and I still don't know who most characters are, or why they are fighting. Bleach is a bit better, but I find a lot of it needlessly convoluted.

One-Punch Man is easily my favorite (sorta) new comic of 2013. It's just so fun, and great to look at. The perfect melding of eastern and western super-heroes in an action/comedy stew.

I'm not quite as taken with World Trigger as you, it's okay but I find it generally kind of unexciting. Very samey to a whole bunch of these sorts of 'young people with super-powers' manga/animes. Art wise it is very nice. Speaking of nice art Yu Gi Oh Zexal some gorgeous artwork. Unfortunately it's wasted on the worst kind of long form toy commercial. Thank god it's only monthly.

Then there is Nisekoi: False Love. Which I personally loath. To me its just the most dull sort of romantic harem comedy. Like Ranma 1/2 without the interesting bits. Recently a sports series called Cross Manage about girls lacrosse got cancelled, I personally found it a lot more enjoyable as far as slice of life comedy manga goes. I kind of hate that Cross Manage couldn't make it, and Nisekoi is getting its own anime.


So yeah, like some certain other comic anthologies, I like some, hate others. But generally find great value in it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 August, 2013, 12:18:28 PM
I knew you would hate Nisekoi. But for me it's head over heels better than any other Harem series i've read and is genuinly funny at time's. Horses for courses.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 September, 2013, 09:04:55 PM
MY DIGITAL PULLS FOR THE WEEK OF 09/04/13

2000 AD 1848 - Things seem to be in a bit of a holding pattern until the 1850 Jumping on Prog.
INVINCIBLE 105 - Last issue took a turn I wasn't quite expecting, and the revelation concerning Mark across the multiverse was quite a fascinating little twist.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE 6 - I find using the actual North Korea for the 'bad guy' in this arc is a little... weird.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 252 - The end of Worlds Collide, and some of the promotional material for this new arc, have got me worried about the future of Mobius and the non-game related Freedom Fighter characters. Since I find those aspects the most interesting part of the series, perhaps seeing the series shift to be more in line with the Video Games isn't that great of a prospect for me. But we'll see. Ian Flynn hasn't steered me wrong yet.
THE STAR WARS 1 - I'm quite a bit excited for this series. Just  because it presents the story of Star Wars in a very different Light. I expect plenty of 70s Sci-Fi movie conventions to be on showcase here.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 40 - The big inclusion this issue is One-Piece: Strong World. Which is an Episode 0 one-shot that shows a bunch of things from just before the series started. It was somewhat interesting, especially since I've started reading the series from the beginning I picked up on a few references. Unfortunately its less of a story, and more of a scrap book of 'where were they when...' moments. Still neat, but very dependent on knowing your One-Piece history.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 September, 2013, 09:10:11 PM
Still only on the two subscriptions, 2000AD and Shonen Jump.
The former feel's a bit stagnent at the moment with only Dredd and Ten Seconders making any real progress (Have started reading Warriors Dawn though, so you can all say that much has come out of Book of Scars).
The latter is fun as usual, having seen Strong World I wasn't aware of this chapter existance and I agree with TA very much on it as a scrapbook of who's who. Looking forward to Bleach's return, but whats shiffting for Blue Exorcist?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 September, 2013, 02:30:46 PM
Oh, and TA, sorry it took me awhile to notice your comment on back issues. I was only able to get the previous WSK 33 because it was advertised in the store section of my app as being the start of Jaco. When I downloaded the app it was listed on the app store as Weekly Shonen Jump, there is no Viz Media app available (though Viz are listed as the publishers in the description). I might be over looking something, or might have to download back issues of the website directly (I think you can download collections like that...).
And i'm starting to agree with you on False Love. I really enjoyed the first chapter, but it seems to have lost all it's charm by this point and the typical amnesia arc has really put me off it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 September, 2013, 11:29:21 PM
Ooo ooo Antarctic Press just released on of my FAVORITE GNs of all time on ComiXology. Twilight X: After War (http://www.comixology.com/Twilight-X-Book-One-After-War/digital-comic/46473). At $5 for nearly 600 pages, its a heck of a deal too!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: HdE on 05 September, 2013, 03:30:31 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 29 August, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1 and Transformers Regeneration-One FCBD- Both of these got me extremely excited for both titles and will give some serious thought about investing in them in future.


Might I suggest that you also investigate IDW's current Transformers offerings, 'More Than Meets The Eye' and 'Robots In Disguise'?

'More Than Meets The Eye' is, quite possibly, one of THE best comics about right now. It has a very muscular plot structure, with sub-plots and character threads out the wazoo. It's also very, VERY funny.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 September, 2013, 11:42:00 PM
Picked up a few in Dundrum this evening;

Trillium 2- Lemire has me hooked so far. Good book for a good price.
X-Factor 262- Its all over baby. Nice afterword by PAD. I'll miss this, but won't pick it up if its relaunched with another writer.
Transformers Regeneration One 94- making me feel like a 6 year old on a Saturday morning all over again.
Ãœber 5- gruesome and unexpected turn of events. Read it in four minutes though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 06 September, 2013, 06:41:16 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 05 September, 2013, 11:42:00 PM

X-Factor 262- Its all over baby. Nice afterword by PAD. I'll miss this, but won't pick it up if its relaunched with another writer.

I do wonder if it is in fact simply being relaunched with the same writer and title but a very different concept. If someone else is going to be writing it, PAD's certainly done some setting up for them, like the bit with Polaris a couple of issues back.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 September, 2013, 07:54:42 PM
Well lets get to the safe wins before we discuss the more interesting stuff. Sex 6, The Victories 5, FF 11, X-Men Legacy 16 and Jonah Hex 23 were all winners. Great to see JH back on top form after a few wobbly issues.

Lazarus 3 sees the series continue to be not particularly original, but I'm finding it riveting. There's a certain flavour of a Roman political drama about it. Its made the issue 3 cut (I try to give everything I try 3 issues to give it a chance to bed in). Uber 5, I still wonder how this comic has lasted this long on my pull list, I hate the art, I dislike the Avatar-ness of it all yet when its on form as his issue is its mighty intriguing. Its won itself a second arc I think. Just.

Superior Foes of Spider-man 3 alas doesn't make the cut. Its a very good comic, alas its just not the comic I wanted it to be. I was hoping for Secret Six meets the Sopranos, what I get is more akin to a sassy smart, sharp US comedy (I actually can't quite think of an exact match, but you know the type, there's loads on Channel 4 and E4 normally). Not what I was after, as I say not that that makes it a bad book at all.

I wonder what Batman Incorporated Special was all about, it was a cute little special and maybe DC was just testing the water to see if they could carry on the concept post G-Moz, who knows. It was fun but felt absolutely unnecessary. Collid... I mean Federal Bureau of Physics 2 has almost made the cut already. This is a fun intriguing comic and one I'm really glad I jumped on board with.

Just like The Massive BUT with The Massive 15 we hit a really strange issue. I love this comic, regularly one of my favourites. This issue however was infuriating. I enjoyed it a heap until the very end when I sat there going huh, what...??? Re-read, re-checked, thought back, almost dug out the old issues to check through, sure I'd missed something, BUT no I don't think so. So went online to check reviews to see if it was just me being dense and it turns out it wasn't. See it sets out a bit of a mystery for issues ahead (I think, I don't think I'm meant to know exactly what happened yet) but does it in such an oblique way as to not be intriguing at all at first, rather just plan confusing. I suspect when we're done here we'll all look back and enjoy this issue as a bit of genius, the issue that turned things on their head a little. Right now it just left too much of a question mark. Shame as it was a great right up to that ending.

Still can't complain over all a fantastic haul. Even the book I'd ditching was pretty good!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 09 September, 2013, 10:25:08 PM
DIGITAL PULLS FOR THE WEEK OF 09/11/13

2000 AD 1849 - Everything wraps up for the big 1850 'Jumping on Prog!' Once again, if you've ever had even slightest interest in 2000 AD issue the Jumping on Progs are the place to do it!
ASTRO CITY 4 - Series as been seriously cooking with gas. I've very interested in this issue, as I've always had a fondness of super humans using their power publicly in mundane ways.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE 338 - The Megazine's line-up is one of its strongest in a while. Everything is good right now.
MANHATTAN PROJECTS 14 - You can never predict what this book is doing, or where it is going. Defies all conventions.
MARS ATTACKS JUDGE DREDD 1 - If folks have ever wanted to see Judge Dredd at its most wacky, I have a pretty good feeling that this mini-series will have wacky on showcase in spades.
PROPHET 39 - I think I've slowly started to lose the plot, even though people are still talking to each other, and there does seem to be an ongoing narrative now. Hopefully things will start to make a little more sense soon. Still some crazy sci-fi fun here.
RESIDENT ALIEN: SUICIDE BLONDE 1 - First Resident Alien series was really something different. I can't wait to see where the sequel goes.
STAR WARS 9 - Still pretty solid over all. Definitely the Star Wars I prefer, though I think it may have forgotten about all its new characters it introduced in issue 1 or 2.
WALKING DEAD 114 - Really starting to get invested in what's going on. Which is good.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 41 - Bleach is back, if that's your thing. Personally I can take it or leave it. But it is nice to have the page count back up again and stable. For a few more weeks anyway. Jaco is still the delight of the anthology, and One-Punch Man the heart.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 September, 2013, 10:28:14 AM
It's Number 1 or bust for me this week;

Mars Attacks Judge Dredd 1; Looks great. Anticipation levels 84%.
Locke & Key Alpha 1; The beginning of the end, twice the size. Anticipation levels 99%.
Sons of Anarchy 1; Cause I'm the type of 35 year old that wears a 'SAMCRO' T-shirt. Yeah.
Mighty Avengers 1; Lets see if Al Ewing can make me buy two monthly comics.
Eternal Warrior 1; A purchase based entirely on Trevor Hairsine.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 10 September, 2013, 01:45:23 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 10 September, 2013, 10:28:14 AM
Mighty Avengers 1; Lets see if Al Ewing can make me buy two monthly comics.

I'm half-tempted to pickup Mighty Avengers for it's inclusion of Superior Spidey but it'd be another $4 book on my ever expanding pull list oh and Greg Land on tracing art. Tempted...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 12 September, 2013, 02:28:29 PM
I don't know why but I seem to be confused with this thread and 'what's everyone reading'.  Probably because they are similar so I starting writing about comics in that thread but this one makes more sense.  Anyway, I'm waffling - I don't tend to reserve comics at the LCS, just go there regular(ish) and rely on ebay for any shortfall.  This week I have bought/read:

Uber #0
OK, so for anyone who isn't aware of this - its set at the end of World War 2 where everything looks like it is over.  However, reports of German 'super-soldiers' start to come in......  This was actually released in March this year but I have got hold of some back issues and I am catching up.  What interested me with this was the story and after reading the first one I find myself in the unusual situation of not liking a single character I have been introduced to.  It looks promising though and rather than just creating a silly 'Nazi Supermen' strip it seems to be trying to be more than that. 

Forever Evil #1
I'm surprised to see that I'm the first person to comment on this here but I guess many folks are not impressed by another DC crossover event.  Apparantly the three justice league teams are dead and the Crime Syndicate comes from Earth-3 to take over the world and recruit all the villains to their army.  This was an interseting first part, nothing amazing happened but it just set up the story.  I have no doubt that this story will not deliver on the 'nothing will be the same' message that these events usually have but it is going to be interesting to see how all these villians will interract.   
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 12 September, 2013, 02:31:01 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 12 September, 2013, 02:28:29 PM
I don't know why but I seem to be confused with this thread and 'what's everyone reading'.  Probably because they are similar so I starting writing about comics in that thread but this one makes more sense.  Anyway, I'm waffling - I don't tend to reserve comics at the LCS, just go there regular(ish) and rely on ebay for any shortfall.

I put an order in on the day I get paid so I constantly forget what I've got coming until it lands through my postbox!

I thought the first Uber was OK - wasn't keen on the art - imagine I'll pick up the trade if/when it drops (only trade announced thus far is an uber-expensive hardcover edition).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 12 September, 2013, 02:49:00 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 12 September, 2013, 02:31:01 PM
I thought the first Uber was OK - wasn't keen on the art - imagine I'll pick up the trade if/when it drops (only trade announced thus far is an uber-expensive hardcover edition).

Like what you did there sheldipez! ;)  Yeah, I have seen some comments on here about the artwork but it was not as bad as I was expecting.  If I can live with IDW's x-files then I can live with this. 

You're right about the TPBs, the normal one is not out until next year although FP are selling the enhanced HB for £17.41, which is a lot less than I thought it would be.  What puts me off this one is that its 176 pages of story and 160 pages of extras - thats a bit too much extra material for my liking!

http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/uber-volume-1-enhanced-hardcover? (http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/uber-volume-1-enhanced-hardcover?)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 September, 2013, 02:59:40 PM
Locke and Key recently caught my interest, and seeing how the first volume is currently £2.99 on comixology, I might splash out on something to read at the weekend.

Also, why is Mars Attacks Judge Dredd so expensive? £2.49 is a bit steep for a single issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 12 September, 2013, 03:19:18 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 12 September, 2013, 02:49:00 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 12 September, 2013, 02:31:01 PM
I thought the first Uber was OK - wasn't keen on the art - imagine I'll pick up the trade if/when it drops (only trade announced thus far is an uber-expensive hardcover edition).

Like what you did there sheldipez! ;)  Yeah, I have seen some comments on here about the artwork but it was not as bad as I was expecting.  If I can live with IDW's x-files then I can live with this. 

You're right about the TPBs, the normal one is not out until next year although FP are selling the enhanced HB for £17.41, which is a lot less than I thought it would be.  What puts me off this one is that its 176 pages of story and 160 pages of extras - thats a bit too much extra material for my liking!

http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/uber-volume-1-enhanced-hardcover? (http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/uber-volume-1-enhanced-hardcover?)

That's not a bad price actually - I'm sure the press release I read had it down as $50 or there abouts. Still more than I'd pay for Uber based purely on #0 but getting there..
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 12 September, 2013, 09:24:56 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 12 September, 2013, 02:59:40 PM
Also, why is Mars Attacks Judge Dredd so expensive? £2.49 is a bit steep for a single issue.

So....not a regular fan of the weekly bargains American comics offer, eh Hawk?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 September, 2013, 09:44:28 PM
All IDW comics are inherently expensive. They're $4 here, which seems to be the same as £2.49 with currency conversion.
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 12 September, 2013, 09:57:25 PM
IDW's physical versions are quite good value in comparison to the big two, they came on high grade paper stock and bung all the adverts at the back unlike the other $4 pamphlets with adverts for spider-man lunch boxes and PJ's (in a teen rated book too!) every couple pages.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 September, 2013, 08:09:12 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 12 September, 2013, 09:24:56 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 12 September, 2013, 02:59:40 PM
Also, why is Mars Attacks Judge Dredd so expensive? £2.49 is a bit steep for a single issue.

So....not a regular fan of the weekly bargains American comics offer, eh Hawk?
Hay, £2.99 for Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft sounds a good deal! And Umbrella Academy is just £0.69 and issue (is this series any good BTW? Liked #0).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 September, 2013, 10:54:34 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 September, 2013, 08:09:12 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 12 September, 2013, 09:24:56 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 12 September, 2013, 02:59:40 PM
Also, why is Mars Attacks Judge Dredd so expensive? £2.49 is a bit steep for a single issue.

So....not a regular fan of the weekly bargains American comics offer, eh Hawk?
Hay, £2.99 for Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft sounds a good deal! And Umbrella Academy is just £0.69 and issue (is this series any good BTW? Liked #0).

'Same day as print' Digital comic new releases are the same price as the physical version for most American comics Hawk, although there is a price drop (of $1.00) after a certain period of time (off the top of my head; one month for Image, 2 months for DC, completely random for Marvel).

BTW; 'Locke & Key' is the best US comic currently being published IMO.
Never read 'Umbrella Academy', so can't comment.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 September, 2013, 12:46:19 PM
Well that's a promotion if ever I saw one. I'll download the Welcome to Lovecraft tonight as it's only £2.99 (would usually get a TPB physically but that's a good enough price for me to make an exception.)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2013, 09:24:29 PM
Weekly Digital Comic Book update 14/09/13

2000AD Prog 1849: Everything concludes. A virtualy Dredd-less Judge Dredd story has the ending I predicted a month ago, but thats not really a bad thing as Bender is prime Dredd villeinige to the bone and I lookforward to Wagner bringing him back. Age of Wolf is finished once and for all thank god, as does the rather meager celabration that was Slaine: Book of Scars. Still, one last outing for langley before handing it over to Simon Davis. Looking forward to that. And then The Ten Seconders....phwow.
Weekly Shonen Jump UK #41: Bleach is back! Hurray! My first ever comic book series enters it's final run as the evil Vandenreich set's to wipe out the soul reaper race. Elsewhere Jaco: The Galactic Patrolman continues to be the heart of the comic, while One-Punch Man is best ****ing thing since sliced bread. One Piece is wonderful as ever. World Trigger and Blue Exorcist are two fun albait slightly filler series. Toriko....exists. Dragon Ball Z is....****ing Dragon Ball Z. And all for 50p a week! Best ****ing bargain out there!
Cla$$war #2: HOLLY **** BALLS! A comic that uses a superhero, American setting...to show everything that is wrong with the American way of life and culture. It take's ball's to write something like that. And it takes balls of brass to make it THIS good.
Locke and Key: Volume 1. Welcome to Lovecraft: I'll post a full review tomorrow. Suffice to say though, best £2.99 of my life.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 September, 2013, 09:54:13 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 15 September, 2013, 09:24:29 PM
Locke and Key: Volume 1. Welcome to Lovecraft: I'll post a full review tomorrow. Suffice to say though, best £2.99 of my life.

You ain't seen Nuthin yet!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 September, 2013, 10:08:04 PM
I picked Welcome to Lovecraft up in a ComiXology sale a few months ago. And while I thought it was good. I wasn't blown away by it. I'm not sure if it was something about the art (generally solid, but kind of a poorman's Humberto Ramos IMO) or I've just seen the 'Kids with a tragic past find themselves in a creepy magic house' trope one to many times.

I'll probably read the rest as they come up for ComiXology sale, but I'm not in a hurry.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 16 September, 2013, 10:43:12 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 15 September, 2013, 10:08:04 PM
I'm not sure if it was something about the art (generally solid, but kind of a poorman's Humberto Ramos IMO)

As we all know, good comic art is in the eye of the beholder, but for my money Rodriguez has done a consistently stellar job on this book.
I literally couldn't imagine reading it without his expressive artwork and attention to detail.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 16 September, 2013, 12:39:52 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 September, 2013, 08:09:12 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 12 September, 2013, 09:24:56 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 12 September, 2013, 02:59:40 PM
Also, why is Mars Attacks Judge Dredd so expensive? £2.49 is a bit steep for a single issue.

So....not a regular fan of the weekly bargains American comics offer, eh Hawk?
Hay, £2.99 for Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft sounds a good deal! And Umbrella Academy is just £0.69 and issue (is this series any good BTW? Liked #0).

It says $4.99 at comiXology. Is that the same equivalent of £2.99? If so I might check it out too!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 16 September, 2013, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: Mabs on 16 September, 2013, 12:39:52 PM
It says $4.99 at comiXology. Is that the same equivalent of £2.99? If so I might check it out too!

Cheaper on Amazon Kindle Mabs;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Locke-Key-Welcome-Lovecraft-ebook/dp/B007KDHKZ8/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1379331675&sr=8-3

But I'd sooner pay the extra quid for the Comixology version.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 16 September, 2013, 12:54:27 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 16 September, 2013, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: Mabs on 16 September, 2013, 12:39:52 PM
It says $4.99 at comiXology. Is that the same equivalent of £2.99? If so I might check it out too!

Cheaper on Amazon Kindle Mabs;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Locke-Key-Welcome-Lovecraft-ebook/dp/B007KDHKZ8/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1379331675&sr=8-3

But I'd sooner pay the extra quid for the Comixology version.

Wow, thanks for the link, Link! I'll deinitely check it out. :-)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 September, 2013, 04:06:15 PM
You wont regret it Mabs. It a stunning book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 16 September, 2013, 04:45:00 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 16 September, 2013, 04:06:15 PM
You wont regret it Mabs. It a stunning book.

Yeah I'm looking forward to it too! Thanks to you guys of course for bringing it to my attention! I'm still waiting for another ebook to download (these things are bloody slow, especially on my sodding network). The book in question is this;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0081INNTI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1379346173&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

38p for the 1st volume! Anyone would be mad not to buy it!

Once this is done, then Locke & Key awaits!

Thanks! :-)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 17 September, 2013, 11:40:52 AM
Digital Pulls for 09/18/13

2000 AD 1850 - Big jumping on Prog with 4 new stories. The one I'm looking forward to the most is the return of Brass Sun by Ian Edington and I.N.J. Culbard. The first book was big on crazy ideas, and gave us a strong female lead. Which is always nice. CLOCKWORK SOLAR SYSTEM!
FABLES 133 - Current story arc is shaping up to be quite interesting.
MEGA MAN 29 - Actually this came out digitally last week. And it was G E W D. GEWWWWWD!
SAVAGE DRAGON 191 - Two issues to the big softboot. SD is such an unpredictable book I have no idea what's going to happen.
SONIC UNIVERSE 56 - Good start to a new arc, everyone loves pirates.
TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION-ONE 0 - Hot Rod goes back in time. Yeah comics!
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 42 - Keeps on trucking. This installment of One-Punch Man was seriously badass. I shall demonstrate...

(http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/TheAdventurer/One-PunchSplash_zps6af7b0a3.jpg~original)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 September, 2013, 12:13:23 PM
I can't even begin to get my head around the art in One-Punch Man. It's seriously some of the most amazing art I've ever seen in a comic. Yusuke Murata is a genius.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 September, 2013, 12:32:51 AM
My Digital Pulls for 09/15/13

2000 AD 1851 - The bronze age action series Aquila returns to join the new line up this week. I rather like Aquila from a pure action/violece stand point. But its also pretty well scripted with an interesting set up. I'm hoping this installment does a bit to build up Aquila's supporting cast though.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 4 - Largely enjoying this series. The art could be a lot better, but the script really nails its 70s style flavor.
BUTTON MAN: GET HARRY EX TP - Collects John Wagner and Arthur Ranson amazing story about a Hit Man caught up in a game where men kill each other for sport. John Wagner is best known for being the creator of Judge Dredd. But Button Man is probably his greatest non-Dredd work.
EAST OF WEST 6 - I'm really digging this series. Its pacing is a bit odd, but its doing some really interesting world building.
JUDGE DREDD TRIFECTA HC - The greatest crossover of last year wasn't at Marvel or DC, but in the pages of 2000 AD. And nobody told us it was happening until it was happening. Judge Dredd, Judge Jack Point, and Judge Dirty Frank seemed to be on unrelated adventures in their own comics until suddenly, in one of the greatest comic twists in a long time, they weren't. This collects that amazing crossover.
SAGA 14 - Still one of my favorite titles of every given month. BKV really surprised me this time.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 43 - Jaco is almost over. I'll be sad to see it go. Meanwhile in One-Punch Man, MUMEN RIDER (the greatest pun character ever) makes his stand.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tombo on 25 September, 2013, 03:25:34 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 25 September, 2013, 12:32:51 AM
My Digital Pulls for 09/15/13

2000 AD 1851 - The bronze age action series Aquila returns to join the new line up this week. I rather like Aquila from a pure action/violece stand point. But its also pretty well scripted with an interesting set up. I'm hoping this installment does a bit to build up Aquila's supporting cast though.

The pedant in my has to point out that the Bronze Age ended in Europe about a thousand years before the time of Aquila, the Romans were an Iron Age society.

In other news both East of West and Saga continue to be the high point in my own comic purchases.  I also picked up issue one of Rat Queens a comedy fantasy series starring four feisty and sarcastic female adventurers who are as big a risk to the peace and security of their town as are the goblins and other monsters in the wilderness beyond.  Funny with hints of violence.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 September, 2013, 03:46:03 PM
Ooooh...Dark Horse had MPD-Psycho for £4 a volume....

Ill be posting my fortnightly digital pull when I get home from work. I hope.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 September, 2013, 01:39:16 PM
Latest batch was quite the bundle of fun. Well Dredd Vs Mars Attacks 1 aside, which wasn't bad, but from the little I'd read I was expecting a little more from it, felt a bit pedestrian. Still it has potential.

Elsewhere the only thing close to a disappointment was X-Men Legacy 17, which while again far from a bad comic, just wasn't up the standard of this superb series. Mind Six Gun Gorilla 4 shows once again why Si Spurrier is possibly my favourite writer in American comics just at the moment. Once again this is probably the best thing I read this month. Not sure how this is doing but I wish it'd do well enough to convince everyone to make it an ongoing. Just brilliant.

The rest might not be quite to that standard but there's not a bad comic amongst them. While I really dislike these 3D motion comics the only two I picked up Batman 23.2 and Wonder Woman 23.2 both made my eyes fuzzy before getting to the good comics beneath. WW in particular didn't feel intrusive to the ongoing story line which I appreciate.

East of West 6, Sex 7, Fatale 17, FBP 3 are all quite fantastic. I'll make special mention if Resident Alien 1 which is very refreshing as well as brilliant, compared to the others mentioned which all feel like they tread similar ground... well feel like they could fit without a beat (if some compression) into 2000ad.

Finally we get to Planet of the Apes Giant 1, which wraps up Daryl Gregory's wonderful story set in the PotA universe well before the films. Its a great, suitable ending and I think it marks the end of Boom!'s wonderful Apes line. So sad to see it go as they've done just about all the comics so very very well. Still while I'm sad they are over I'm very happy that they've left us some 40 plus great comics better than any other re-visiting to this cinema classic that I've either seen or read. A bitter sweet farewell.

Comics right now are very, very god.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 September, 2013, 05:58:26 PM
One thing no one ever told me about going digital. Practice extreme self control...

WSJ continues to be top bargain at 50p a week for, well, Onepunch-Man, Jaco The Galactic Patrolman and Bleach are all hitting the spot at the moment and anyone of them is worth the cover price alone. One Piece was absent this week, unlike YuGiOh (shame) thank god its monthly. Toriko is really starting to get my interest, though the damn science lessons do get quite grating. World Trigger is a nice staple, as per, like a new pair of slippers that still have a few pinches to work out. And False Love....really am getting quite tired of it by this point. Replace it with the wonderful Bakuman or Gintama any day.

Darkstalkers #0 was a 10 page intro to Udons take on Capcoms video game series. Never played the games, but I'm a fan of the anime, and that was enough for me to give it a try. And it entertainingly light fluff, though the inner Jim Cambell in me has grown quite tired of big breasted maidens such as this. It was fun though, and thats all. It'll stay around for now.

All Crime Comics #1 was a wonderful homage to the classic crime thrillers of yestercentury. Easily my fave pick of the week and I'm looking forward to these immensely.

Cla$$War #3 continues the brilliance of its previous issues as I reach the half way point, while Hetalia Axis Powers is being dropped fortnightly to when ever I need a good laugh. Its good, but not two weekly material.

Godzilla IDW Ongoing vol. 1 was a great alternative universe take on the classic Toho monster mash. Enjoyed it immensely and got the next two volumes while they where cheap.

Mars Attacks the Transfomers (!) does what is says on the tin, and its fucking glorious. Matt Frank is the master of getting the usually expressionless Cybertronions to pull a menagerie of amazing facial features and his martians aren't bad either!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 30 September, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
This week I have bought/read:

Uber #1
It's a strange thing to read a comic that has Hitler in it.  So, the events continue from Uber #0 and whilst it can seem unpleasant and in bad taste to read a comic based on WW2 - so far they have handled it well enough to avoid this.  Interesting to see how Mr H uses the new weapons he has and how some of his sub-ordinates react. 

X-Files: Season 10 #4
Now, I know that there is another boarder round here who is a fan of this series too.  This is the penultimate episode in the current story and if I'm honest - it has been the weakest one.  It seemed to bumble around a bit whereas the others had more purpose or introduced new characters.  Still, I'm looking forward to seeing how this wraps up in #5 and I would recommend it to anyone.  Definitely one of the best comics IDW are putting out at the moment. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 September, 2013, 07:11:57 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 30 September, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
...and whilst it can seem unpleasant and in bad taste to read a comic based on WW2

So I'm guessing you didn't live in the UK in the 70s then (and probably decades before but I can only speak of the 70s)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 30 September, 2013, 07:26:09 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 30 September, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
and whilst it can seem unpleasant and in bad taste to read a comic based on WW2

If don't mind me asking, but why? Ddi you mean a superhero comic based on WW2?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 30 September, 2013, 08:25:31 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 30 September, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
X-Files: Season 10 #4
Now, I know that there is another boarder round here who is a fan of this series too.  This is the penultimate episode in the current story and if I'm honest - it has been the weakest one.  It seemed to bumble around a bit whereas the others had more purpose or introduced new characters.  Still, I'm looking forward to seeing how this wraps up in #5 and I would recommend it to anyone.  Definitely one of the best comics IDW are putting out at the moment.

Definetly the weakest ish so far - it's leading up to something so when taken out as a stand alone comic it didn't really do anything i.e. didn't feel like it had a proper beginning or end. Still cracking read. I've read the comics a few times now and will read #1 through #4 again when #5 drops.

I picked up Uber #0 and was put off by the art - but it really sounds like something I should like so I've since been picking the rest up cheap via snipe bids on ebay so I've got a stack of Uber to read through. I know what you mean with the Hitler / World War 2 thing - there's been ton of Nazi spoof movies (like the recent one where the Nazi's have been hiding on the moon) but it's a weird mix when it's trying to be serious about the subject matter with really cartoony art (IMO), super powered soldiers so it risks walking the line at being a bit exploitative, and threatens to be a guilty read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 September, 2013, 11:39:00 PM
My Digital Pulls for the Week for 10/02/13

2000 AD 1852 - Current line-up is pretty strong. Unfortunately, for a 'jumping on Prog' everything launched in 1850 and 1851 were sequels to something else. So its bit of a hard sell to brand new readers. Hopefully the year-end 100-page jumping on Prog will do a better job at ground flooring it. But for a long time fan, things are looking good right now.
FAIREST 20 - A recent sale on Fables back issues got me caught up on Fairest after months of losing interest. The problem is, this series is not as good as Fables. Heck its not as good as Jack of Fables was either. So I've been disinclined to pay full price for each issue. And DC changed their price drop polices. And then other stuff got in the way. At any rate, I'm mostly caught up, though I'm still 3 issues behind I guess. But I'm marginally more interested in staying current now. We'll see.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE 7 - Every issue of this is pure super-hero magic.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 253 - I'm curious as to the impact of reality being tweaked by Eggman is leading too. As I came into Sonic a bit late in the game, some of the ramifications of the changes are a little lost on me. But I'm still enjoying this series, a lot.
THE STAR WARS 2 - The first issue of this has really captured my imagination. Its so different, yet so familiar to the Star Wars we know.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 44 - Jaco the Galactic Patrol Man ends in spectacular fashion, tying itself to another Akira Toriyama title. I'm not sure if it comes across as a little gratuitous, but it was kind of fun. Jaco has been overall a really fun series. Short and too the point, going for comedy over action. Its definitely been the sort of Toriyama story I prefer, over his more action heavy pieces of the past. The end of the issue teases a new mystery series starting up next week. So the Jaco's slot won't be vacant. So that's cool. I can't wait to see what it is!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 01 October, 2013, 11:03:51 AM
Three intriguing reads for me this week;

Uber 6 (Yeah... the art. Still a good read though).
Hinterkind 1 (looks very promising).
Savage Wolverine 9 (there are very few comics I'd pick up on the creators name alone. This is one of them).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 01 October, 2013, 11:29:05 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 30 September, 2013, 07:11:57 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 30 September, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
...and whilst it can seem unpleasant and in bad taste to read a comic based on WW2

So I'm guessing you didn't live in the UK in the 70s then (and probably decades before but I can only speak of the 70s)

Well, I do remember comics like Commando and such that were around in the 80s.  Back then, WW2 was still fresh in the memory and influenced a lot of pop-culture.  I'm not knocking those kind of comics, but time moved on and they eventually died out and I think that was a good thing. 

Quote from: Ancient Otter on 30 September, 2013, 07:26:09 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 30 September, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
and whilst it can seem unpleasant and in bad taste to read a comic based on WW2

If don't mind me asking, but why? Ddi you mean a superhero comic based on WW2?

Now, I don't want to come over all preachy but some horrific stuff went on in WW2.  So, reading a comic book with its cartoony art and such can seem like a laugh but this is based on real-life events which cost millions their lives.  It just needs to be careful not to be cheap exploitative crap that doesn't respect what it is based on.  For now, Uber does and that's why I'm still reading it. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 01 October, 2013, 11:41:23 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 30 September, 2013, 08:25:31 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 30 September, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
X-Files: Season 10 #4
Now, I know that there is another boarder round here who is a fan of this series too.  This is the penultimate episode in the current story and if I'm honest - it has been the weakest one.  It seemed to bumble around a bit whereas the others had more purpose or introduced new characters.  Still, I'm looking forward to seeing how this wraps up in #5 and I would recommend it to anyone.  Definitely one of the best comics IDW are putting out at the moment.

Definetly the weakest ish so far - it's leading up to something so when taken out as a stand alone comic it didn't really do anything i.e. didn't feel like it had a proper beginning or end. Still cracking read. I've read the comics a few times now and will read #1 through #4 again when #5 drops.

Yeah, I must admit - I'm starting to lose track of things as the months go by.  I think I will also do a re-read of them all when #5 comes out.  I actually quite like the artwork now and thought some of the snowy scenes looked particularly good in the latest issue.  But, I'm starting to find it difficult to distinguish between the good/bad 'other' guys.

I'm also starting to wonder if I might be better trade-waiting so I can read a whole story in one go.  Mind you, that would take a Zen-like level of patience which I don't think I have!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 01 October, 2013, 11:55:28 AM
Quote from: Recrewt on 01 October, 2013, 11:41:23 AM
Quote from: sheldipez on 30 September, 2013, 08:25:31 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 30 September, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
X-Files: Season 10 #4
Now, I know that there is another boarder round here who is a fan of this series too.  This is the penultimate episode in the current story and if I'm honest - it has been the weakest one.  It seemed to bumble around a bit whereas the others had more purpose or introduced new characters.  Still, I'm looking forward to seeing how this wraps up in #5 and I would recommend it to anyone.  Definitely one of the best comics IDW are putting out at the moment.

Definetly the weakest ish so far - it's leading up to something so when taken out as a stand alone comic it didn't really do anything i.e. didn't feel like it had a proper beginning or end. Still cracking read. I've read the comics a few times now and will read #1 through #4 again when #5 drops.

Yeah, I must admit - I'm starting to lose track of things as the months go by.  I think I will also do a re-read of them all when #5 comes out.  I actually quite like the artwork now and thought some of the snowy scenes looked particularly good in the latest issue.  But, I'm starting to find it difficult to distinguish between the good/bad 'other' guys.

I'm also starting to wonder if I might be better trade-waiting so I can read a whole story in one go.  Mind you, that would take a Zen-like level of patience which I don't think I have!

I'm finding it a struggle to wait until next month for X Files never mind every six months! It's IDW too - their trades rarely are cheaper than buying the seperate floppies.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 01 October, 2013, 04:58:05 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 01 October, 2013, 11:03:51 AM
Savage Wolverine 9 (there are very few comics I'd pick up on the creators name alone. This is one of them).

Is this the Jock arc - both drawn by and written by? Very promising.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 02 October, 2013, 06:38:45 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 01 October, 2013, 04:58:05 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 01 October, 2013, 11:03:51 AM
Savage Wolverine 9 (there are very few comics I'd pick up on the creators name alone. This is one of them).

Is this the Jock arc - both drawn by and written by? Very promising.

That's the one Greg.
Have it on hold in my LCS, for pick-up tomorrow.

Anyone read it yet?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 October, 2013, 08:32:43 AM
Small haul this week, only the weeklies.

WSJ features the conclusion to Jaco, which I will miss something terrible. Adventurer mentioned he wasnt sure if hee njoyed the Dragon Ball links, just to clarify, ALL Toriyamas manga is set in the DB universe and I can highly reccomend DB over DBZ as its a classic adventure manga much more in the vein of Jaco than its sequel. Elsewhere Toriko pisses me off with its quite tasteless depiction of female life (which seemingly involves cooking and looking prity while reading. Fuck that.) and Nisokoi continues the downwards spiral. On the other hand, I actualy enjoyed this weeks Naruto for once, though I cant think why, Bleach featured some damn good action scenes, OnePunch-Man has another good crack at an old super hero comic book trope (the ungrateful rescuee), World Trigger is a nice addition to the rauster even if it doesnt contribute anything original per say. Oh, and an ad for a new series starting next week. Judging by the outline, itll be either Buso Renkin or Psyren. Both series are long concluded though so I cant see why it would be any of them and would rather have Cross Menage back.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 October, 2013, 09:24:10 AM
QuoteElsewhere Toriko pisses me off with its quite tasteless depiction of female life (which seemingly involves cooking and looking prity while reading. Fuck that.)

This doesn't seem to be exclusive to Toriko. I've been reading some early One Piece (and even current One Piece) and there are some uncomfortable female stereotypes present. I hear similar about Naruto (in the current story most of the female characters appear to be support/healer types). Unfortunately it seems to be a cultural thing. Its definitely an unfortunate state of affairs.

I don't think I've seen a single female character in One-Punch Man!

At any rate... I love Dragonball not Z. I hadn't realized that tying things into Dragonball was typical of Toriyama. Though I do recall a Dr. Slump crossover in Dragonball. So that explains a lot.

As for the new series, Crunchyroll thinks its a series called (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/10/01/akira-toriyamas-concluded-jaco-the-galactic-patrolman-replaced-with-new-manga-in-weekly-shonen-jump) Owari no Seraph (Seraph of the End) from Jump Squared. Its described as..

QuoteOne day, a mysterious virus appeared on Earth which killed every infected human over the age of 13. At the same time, vampires emerged from the world's dark recesses and enslaved mankind. Enter Hyakuya Yuuichirou, a young boy, who along with the rest of the children from his orphanage, are treated as livestock by the vampires. Even in captivity, Yuuichirou dreams big. He dreams of killing vampires. He dreams of killing them all.

Which could be okay. Could be a big pile of cliches. Jump Squared is also an older readers anthology (I think Blue Exorcist is from there), which could be a plus.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 October, 2013, 12:42:22 PM
I dunno what it was about this weeks Toriko that struck a nerve with me more than usual in regards to females in shonen, but at least One Piece and (to some degree) Naruto, has stronger female characters...sometimes. Bleach as far I'm concerned is the better of the four in this regard, perhaps because Kubos the only one of the four thats married....

As for Seraph of the End, it literally sounds like Attack on Titan with vampires, so considering how popular that manga has got, its no wonder the digital WSJ wants to use it. Could be interesting, considering its Jump Squared position along with Blue Exorcist. Would have preferred Claymore or Letter Bee but i'll give anything new a try.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 03 October, 2013, 10:19:59 PM
A collection rather than an individual comic but, in my attempt to collect back issues of the Marvel Ultimate Graphic Novel Collection I ordered Astonishing X-Men: Gifted a few day back.

I came in this evening, and there was a book shaped package containing....

.... Dark Phoenix. A book I already own.

I thought that maybe I had made a mistake and ordered the wrong one so I checked my Amazon order. Nope. Faults there's.  (Not Amazon's, I bought it from a seller.)

Anyway, hoping they'll change it for me.

In spirit of the thread, my individual comic pulls are:

2000 AD
Judge Dredd Megazine.
Animal Man
Swamp Thing
All Star Western.

All okay so far.
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 October, 2013, 10:36:25 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 03 October, 2013, 10:19:59 PM
All Star Western.

Has Booster Gold turned back after the 3 part he was in? Big Booste fan; criminal that he doesn't have his solo ongoing.
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 03 October, 2013, 10:46:46 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 03 October, 2013, 10:36:25 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 03 October, 2013, 10:19:59 PM
All Star Western.

Has Booster Gold turned back after the 3 part he was in? Big Booste fan; criminal that he doesn't have his solo ongoing.

Do you mean, has he returned to his present? Last I saw, [spoiler]he hasn't.[/spoiler]

[spoiler]Jonah has gone into his future though, and is in Batman's Gotham. I think this might smeg some readers off, all this superhero crossovers, and I can understand why. I'm finding it rather fun though.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 October, 2013, 06:53:10 AM
Yeah I was nervous about the current Jonah Hex storyline and all the more so after the first couple of parts when Booster appeared where pretty weak, in fact probably the weakest since the current run (and I'm talking back when Jimmy and Justin started). I've been won over as its gone on though, as its been handled in such delightful (well never the right word where Jonah is concerned!) fashion. Its back to being one of my favourite titles every month.

Do wonder if this is the status quo we'll have until the end of the series. They've had the simply fantastic 70 issue run of short westerns, they've tried embedding it in Gotham folklore and this seems to be the last stab at getting the book an audience, start of Nu52 aside, its never found in decent numbers.

Can't have any complaints as whatever happens DC have given this book an incredible run. Its rarely sold more than 20,000, often less than 15,000 and most books don't last 10 - 20 issues with those kind of numbers these days. With any luck we'll reach the 100 mark (of both titles) before DC finally pull the plug and I for one will be very, very happy to have those 100 plus (fingers crossed) comics. Its just frustrating when people complain about not giving good books a chance, as a good book, with a steady team will find an audience. Evidence alas says nonsense. A title that's been as strong as this, written by the same team since the start, with an array of arts that has been astonishingly strong, when it was sorts and then the same artist month in month out once its had a more ongoing storyline and its never found a big readership.There are so many times we see this happen.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 October, 2013, 07:36:57 AM
My Digital Pulls for 10/09/13

2000 AD 1853 - Same line-up as last week. Things are generally strong. Pat Mill's Flesh being the only thing dragging things down right now. How can something with such a wild premises (time travelling cowboys wrangle Dinosaurs!) with great black and white artwork, come across as such a dull bore? Only Pat Mills!
ASTRO CITY 5 - Its Astro City. It does what Astro City does. Must read comic right here.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS 15 - The Projects are under siege again, they seem to be having a bit more trouble then they did the first time.
MARS ATTACKS JUDGE DREDD 2 - Lagging behind on this, will probably pick up issue 1 this week.
MULTIPLE WARHEADS: DOWN FALL One-Shot - Brandon Graham is a genius, I reread King City recently and its even better reading in one wahck. However, I did sort of feel his Multiple Warheads mini-series wasn't quite up to that level. Mostly because it was kind of short. A visual tour de force, but not quit as punchy writing wise. This one-shot reprints some earlier material and I think a new story.
RESIDENT ALIEN: SUICIDE BLONDE 2 - Behind on this series also, catching up with issue 1 this week I think.
STAR WARS 10 - Still loving this series, great space opera at work here. Leia is really being put through the emotional ringer, far more then she ever was in the movie.
THINK TANK 10 - As someone who regularly reads science fiction this series continues to be a treat to see some of tomorrow's most plausible technology applications at work today. And as Matt Hawkins often tells us in his wonderful back-matter notes, this stuff ain't fiction any more.
THE WALKING DEAD 115 - Really starting to feel more invested in this arc. Took the series long enough.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 45 - New series starts here, Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign originally from Jump Squared, an older teen focused manga anthology in Japan. Its Sci-Fi/Fantasy series about a world ravaged by an adult killing super virus that paves the way for the surviving population to get enslaved by Vampires. First chapter paints a pretty brutal picture, and surprised me a bit. Unfortunately it can't quite shake off some of its more overt manga cliches (World Trigger often suffers from this as well). We'll see. At any rate I'm am glad to have something new to fill pages though. WSJ, still a great value!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 October, 2013, 07:44:50 AM
Oh yeah, and I'm thinking about checking out Rocket Girl #1 from Image. It seems like it could be a winner.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 October, 2013, 08:09:50 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 October, 2013, 07:44:50 AM
Oh yeah, and I'm thinking about checking out Rocket Girl #1 from Image. It seems like it could be a winner.

Yeah I'm trying this, Pretty Deadly and 3 from Image this month. Good month for potentially exciting new titles, what with these and Hinterkind starting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 08 October, 2013, 08:42:19 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 08 October, 2013, 08:09:50 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 October, 2013, 07:44:50 AM
Oh yeah, and I'm thinking about checking out Rocket Girl #1 from Image. It seems like it could be a winner.

Yeah I'm trying this, Pretty Deadly and 3 from Image this month. Good month for potentially exciting new titles, what with these and Hinterkind starting.

I wasn't blown away by the Hinterkind art, a lot of felt half-finished or rushed rather than "sketchy" feel which the artist was probably going for. I enjoyed the story though, foundation of a good ongoing there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 October, 2013, 09:23:37 AM
I wish Comixology had some handy Astro City collections so I'm not spending loads on trying to get caught up on decades old material! Its really good though!
Nice little haul this week...
WSJ- i'll get to Seraph of the End in a bit, now i'll just run through the regulars as per. One Piece, Yay. Naruto, Nay. Bleach, yay. Nisokoi, nay. Toriko, meh. OnePunch Man, all the yay. World Trigger, yay. Blue Exorcist, yay. And DBZ, meh. Now, Seraph of the End....prity kuch whatThe Adventurer said but I saw the grittier attitude coming. Most Jump Squared titles have a grity opening chapter (Well, D.Gray-Man, Blue Exorcist and Tegami Bachi did anyway. Claymore just got GRITTIER) and fall into typical shonen mode there after. But I did enjoy This opening chapter and look forward to a month of catch ups. Should be another winner for me, the art is very nice actually with great atmosphere.
Mars Attacks Judge Dredd #1- OK, finally got it. And its a solid fair, miles ahead of the ongoing IDW series. Not as mad cap as other Ewing Dredd stories but it has his flare to it. Could be a winner.
Grindhouse: The Doors Open at Midnight #1- start of a new anthology series from Dark Horse. Each couple of issues will be almost self contained, and will change quarterly. Each story will hark back to the age of low budget cinema making hen the laughable was common. This story was entitled Bee Vixens from Mars and reads like a Robert Rodriguez script. It was funny and dumb as a bed post. I liked it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 October, 2013, 02:17:33 PM
It's been a weird couple of months for my comic collecting habit, as I've almost completely dropped the once beloved Marvel (apart from Superior Spider-Man, recommended by Greg M, and he was right- it's great fun) stuff in favor of newer stuff by creators I enjoy.

This week its;

Mars Attacks Judge Dredd 2 (really enjoying this mini).
Three 1 (was talking about this with Kieron Gillen recently- he totally sold me on it, and claimed it was the most '2000AD ish' thing he's done- so I have to give it a try).
Batman 24 (a huge issue this month, wrapping up the first Zero Year arc- with two more arcs to follow. A continually rock solid run from Snyder & Capullo).
Afterlife with Archie 1 (I've never read an Archie comic in my life- was really intrigued by this, and Francavilla on art duties was the nudge i needed).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 09 October, 2013, 02:35:38 PM
Busy week it seems looking to what I've got on order

Coffin Hill #1 A new Vertigo book, sounded interesting but the preview was off putting, we'll see.
The Walking Dead #1 Anniversary edition - The Walking Dead #1 coloured, I was tempted to call this heresy but can see Moore's art suiting colour. Curiosity purchase.
Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #4 this is an[other] Infinity tie-in which I'm not following but I'm not skipping an issue so guess I'm reading some Infinity.
Cryptozoic Man #1 as seen on Season two of Kevin Smith's Comic Book Men - looks like daft nonsense
Star Wars #10 this still rocks
All New X-Men Special #1 this was actually out last week but DHC never got it in their shipment so lands this week for me; part one of "the arms of the octopus", essentially Superior Spidey vs. Silver Age Doc Ock. Should be good fun. Art looks great.

Got a few Panini collector's editions to pickup from newsagent too but no one cares about reprints.

There's a bunch of cracking looking debut comics out this week, Rocket Girl #1, Three #1, Death Sentence #1, Afterlife With Archie #1, but my pull list is long enough. Some of these will check out in trade for sure. Looks like IDW's Dredd makes it to #11 this week too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 October, 2013, 08:39:33 PM
And with Uber 6I'm out. Just not getting enough from the book on a regular basis to keep it up. Mind elsewhere Keiron Gillen gives me one of a host of good starts this months with Three 1. Doesn't get to the meat of the story, but its good world building and i can see myself enjoying this one a lot. Other good starts belong to Hinterkind 1, which for a book that has a lot of people leaving a community to explore the outside world did give me much info about the community they were leaving. Felt a little odd that and would have liked it to turn down the pace to let me see what they were setting out from. Still sure that will come and over all very good start. As was Rocket Girl 1 (http://rocket%20girl%201) whose whole point seems to be exploring how we got from one place to another, in this instance distanced by time.

FF 12 this series will be ending soon, which might be a good thing as this being a self contained long form story seems enough, beginning to wonder, glorious art aside if it has legs to go on too long. Still enjoying it while its here. Resident Alien 2, 2 is just fantastic, Lazarus 4 is pretty good conclusion to the first arc, wondering about the legs on this one too, but we'll see. its all about the longevity at the moment and while I've really enjoy Snyder's Batman to date 24 has me questioning if Synder is a one trick pony. Its beginning to all feel a bit samey now. FBP 4 rattles the first arc to the rabid conclusion, some elements (Kelly's motivation was thin as was his reversal) but unlike the some others mentioned just now this one seems to have an incredible world to explore with a load of space to play. Great stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 October, 2013, 11:55:43 AM
My Digital Pulls for 10-16-13

2000 AD 1854 - I'm really not sure what Damnation Station is trying to do for its finale (or at least I assume this is its finale). Seems to lack focus for something trying to come to some kind of conclusion.
FABLES 134 - I won't lie. I'm not totally stoked that Bigby has been taken off the table in terms of his presence in the book. I suppose it does speak to Fable's ability to take risks, which is definitely in its favor. But damn it, I LOVE Bigby!
INVINCIBLE 106 - End of last issue was quite poignant, current status quo is definitely got my interest.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 46 - Seraph of the End continues to set off warning bells for me, as we're not 2 chapters into this post-super virus/vampire takeover nightmare world and our main character is IN A CONTEMPORARY HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM. ARRRRRRRG. With World Trigger and Blue Exorcist in the same anthology it just bother's me so much that these cliches are so pervasive in the comic culture of Japan, to the detriment of their setting/story. Teenagers involved in paramilitary organizations that must attended some kind of civilian high school has bothered me since I first tried to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion 15 years ago. Its just so... dumb, and shoehorned.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 15 October, 2013, 12:31:20 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 15 October, 2013, 11:55:43 AM
My Digital Pulls for 10-16-13

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 46 - Seraph of the End continues to set off warning bells for me, as we're not 2 chapters into this post-super virus/vampire takeover nightmare world and our main character is IN A CONTEMPORARY HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM. ARRRRRRRG. With World Trigger and Blue Exorcist in the same anthology it just bother's me so much that these cliches are so pervasive in the comic culture of Japan, to the detriment of their setting/story. Teenagers involved in paramilitary organizations that must attended some kind of civilian high school has bothered me since I first tried to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion 15 years ago. Its just so... dumb, and shoehorned.

Any manga I read with kids/teenagers in a school, there is usually a attack on the school when the characters are in class - odds on this happening in Seraph in the End?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 October, 2013, 12:33:28 PM
Already happened by the end of chapter 2.

HOPEFULLY, this means that its moving on into its actual status quo.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 15 October, 2013, 12:43:07 PM
Wow, I see Extinction Parade #3 finally drops this week, feels like it was a long gap since #2. Anyone following this? <tumbleweed>
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 October, 2013, 01:05:18 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 15 October, 2013, 12:43:07 PM
Wow, I see Extinction Parade #3 finally drops this week, feels like it was a long gap since #2. Anyone following this? <tumbleweed>

Nah.
Any good?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 15 October, 2013, 01:21:43 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 15 October, 2013, 01:05:18 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 15 October, 2013, 12:43:07 PM
Wow, I see Extinction Parade #3 finally drops this week, feels like it was a long gap since #2. Anyone following this? <tumbleweed>

Nah.
Any good?

I'm warming to it more than the Extinction Parade prose story, I think that comics is a good fit for the story (the mass descruction is definetly warrants comics' "show than tell" - and the flying vampires look kinda cool) but like the other Avatar comic I've read (Uber) the art isn't really doing it for me. The double page spreads are stunning but the panel stuff is all a bit meh, stuck between not quite cartoony and not anywhere near realistic. I like Brooks so will ride this through to end. Feel like I'm being rough on Avatar stuff, some cracking writing talent over there but not seeing the art to match.

oh X Files #5 and Monsterology #1 is out this week too...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 October, 2013, 05:35:05 PM
Mars Attacks Judge Dredd #2 carries on in fine form. Frankly its not the sharpest tool in the box. But it has the biggest heart.

Cla$$War #5 is the penultimate issue! Sob! This has been an amazing comic to read and I'm so glad to have given up the £6 it cost me. Is every Super hero comic was this good id be a much poorer man.

Rocket Girl #1 promising new start from the new Image title. What premise and some fun satire of the very issue TA has with Teenagers and school in manga and comics. Amy Reeder is news to me but her art is utterly sumptuous! Get her in the prog Tharg!

Weekly Shonen jump #46. Two things i want to talk about. One, Cross Menage is coming back. Im extremely happy about this, but I could have sworn TA said it got canceled due to lack of popularity. Two, I believe we've seen the last of the High School Setting in SotE. It all felt very rushed, and even a Bit comical in comparison to the typical setting. Perhaps the creative team wanted it, but the editorial though it would clash with Blu Exorcist and it was scraped except for the early scenes. Maybe, and hopefully we've seen the end of it. It's no Shojo Kakumei Utena thats for sure, and frankly thats the only High School set series I can stand without it being criticized.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 October, 2013, 06:50:56 PM
Cross Manage is still cancelled, next week is just a one-off story. I don't think that's atypical for cancelled series, but don't quote me on that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 October, 2013, 06:54:42 PM
Bugger me! Are you sure it got canceled or did it reach it's conclusion? It is only 4 volumes long, I cant check myself as back issues are only available to US/ Canadian customers and now TPB's exist yet. Still, a one shot chapter is better than nothing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 October, 2013, 07:00:33 PM
Definitely cancelled. Due to low popularity. If you fill out the weekly reader survey you'll get an idea of how Japan WSJ determines strip popularity. Those reader poll rankings matter (in Japan, in our version of Jump it more helps Viz determine what to collect in print in English regions) and Cross Manage apparently polled quite poorly after it's launch.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 October, 2013, 07:02:08 PM
And yet Nisokoi and Yu-gi-oh have percivierd for a whole damn year?  ::)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 October, 2013, 09:10:43 PM
Yu-Gi-Oh rides high on the card game, it aint going anywhere.

Nisokoi is getting an anime, so it must be polling pretty high in Japan.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 October, 2013, 07:09:21 AM
Its a sad day when merchandising comes before quality script writing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 October, 2013, 08:23:34 AM
Straight up honest, for what it is, Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal isn't THAT bad. I mean, I have no interest in it, but I do speed read it (never waste a comic, I say) and at least I get the gist of its story and it's core conceits. And the artwork is at least nice.



Unlike, say, Naruto...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 October, 2013, 09:15:36 AM
I can bare Narutomfor what it is. Kishimoto has a good grasp on human design and textures but everything looks very blurred and hard to read. And he cant write for shit. I just skim read it weekly and get the gist. Cant give Zexal the time of day though and is the only thing I outright skip.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 October, 2013, 07:02:40 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 15 October, 2013, 01:21:43 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 15 October, 2013, 01:05:18 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 15 October, 2013, 12:43:07 PM
Wow, I see Extinction Parade #3 finally drops this week, feels like it was a long gap since #2. Anyone following this? <tumbleweed>

Nah.
Any good?

I'm warming to it more than the Extinction Parade prose story, I think that comics is a good fit for the story (the mass descruction is definetly warrants comics' "show than tell" - and the flying vampires look kinda cool) but like the other Avatar comic I've read (Uber) the art isn't really doing it for me. The double page spreads are stunning but the panel stuff is all a bit meh, stuck between not quite cartoony and not anywhere near realistic. I like Brooks so will ride this through to end. Feel like I'm being rough on Avatar stuff, some cracking writing talent over there but not seeing the art to match.

I'll admit I've never read anything by Brooks, so had no 'buzz', for lack of a better word, regarding picking this up.
A flick through of issue one in my LCS confirmed unpolished artwork, so I didn't bother.
Don't think I will either, but will still give Avatar a few shillings a month for Uber. For now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 21 October, 2013, 03:19:03 PM
Well, been off work for a week and managed to get through quite a bit (for me), this week I have bought/read:

Uber 2 and 3
As stated before, I am catching up after coming late to the party.  Sad to see Colin say that he is going to leave the series - for me, this has been a really interesting story that I am getting more and more into.  OK, nothing much happenned in #2 but #3 gave us some more background info on the Ubers and has opened up the potential of this story - I wonder if Kieron had watched Quatermass and the Pit around the time he was writing this.  ;)

Forever Evil 2
There was not really a great deal that happened in this either but I am really loving following Lex Luthor around.  He is a fantastic character and his devious mind seems to know no limit.  We are introduced to one of his schemes which also helps explain something that appeared on the cover for #1.  Great stuff, so far.

Kings Watch 1
The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician and Flash Gordon - together in a new comic mini-series.  People across the world are all suffering from the same nightmare and now there are strange lights in the sky.  If I'm honest - I was a little disappointed with this.  The story did not really hook me in and some of the artwork was below-par.  Not sure if I am going to continue with this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 October, 2013, 07:00:22 AM
My Digital Pulls for the week of 10/23/13

2000 AD 1855 - Apparently Aquilla ends this week, that was brief. I wonder what will replace it to the end of the year.
MEGA MAN 30 - This actually came out digitally two weeks ago! The Curse Ra-Moon arc is ticking alone nicely. Action packed with sufficiently high stakes. Fun Fact that I just learned this is based on a Rockman game that never came out in the US.
SAMURAI JACK 1 - An internet acquaintance of mine, Jim Zub, is writing this, plus its the return of Samurai freaking Jack!
SONIC UNIVERSE 57 - Another book that actually came out early digitally, I've had it since last week. Something about this arc just feels off, I think its because Ian Flynn isn't writing it. Its not bad... its just not great.
TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION-ONE 95 - Six issues to go, and it looks like we're entering into the end game. I will miss this series a lot when its gone.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 47 - One-Punch Man has gone bi-monthly. And my week is made a little darker without it's presence. But Cross Manage returns for one-week only to finish off some character arc stuff. Its nice to have it back, though a little necessarily fan servicey then I like.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 October, 2013, 07:14:51 AM
Nah, One-Punch Man has just taken a two week wrest due to Yusuke Murata being ill. It'll be back weekly soon when he can start addapting One's webcomic again. And where getting a one shot next week. :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 October, 2013, 07:18:01 AM
I actually hadn't heard about a production delay until you mentioned it, flipping to the back of the issue it says we get a bonus chapter next week at least. So that's nice.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bobblehead on 22 October, 2013, 11:33:45 AM

Since Ive stopped buying most of the comics i used to get I didnt really have much to read this month.

Batman #23 + #24 : Scott Snyders run on this title has been great so far and im enjoying this re-telling of Batmans origin story,not as much as the previous 2 storylines but its early days yet so its just building slowly to something i imagine,and is Red Hood One going to turn out to be who i think it is? [spoiler]The fall into the vat in A.C.E. chemicals,the cryptic last words.[/spoiler] Any ideas? Looking forward to where this leads.

Death Sentence #1 : Written by Monty Nero with art by Mike Dowling. Picked this up as Ive heard positive things about it on this very forum and boy am I glad I did! Ive read a few comics that have a sort of alternate superhero style vibe and I thought this might be in the same vein,but I was wrong. The idea of a sort of super-power creating STD is an original one and the fact that the 3 characters that this story follows will die in 6 months (If not sooner judging by the last page) is an interesting concept. Im hoping it will lead to more stories following other people and how they cope after this arc is done. (Anyhow im getting ahead of myself there,ive no idea if this is ongoing or just a limited series). Wont say much about the story,go and buy it and read it yourself! Loved it though,will definatly get part 2.

Judge Dredd V. Mars Attacks #1 and #2: Great fun,some good action and some genuinely funny moments.Im hoping this will show people who are new to Dredd that it can be very tongue-in-cheek when it wants to be.

Anyway I apologise for the brief reviews but a)Im at work and b) I dont usually talk about what I read as I dont know many people who read comics. Its another reason I love this forum,like minded folk aplenty :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 October, 2013, 09:01:23 PM
Very small haul once again, besides the tooth only got WSJ, which was decidedly bellow par this week. Wit both One-Punch Man and Seraph of the End absent the page count and over all quality (most significantly in the art department) has dropped across the fold. Bleach, One Piece, World Trigger and Toriko all continue to be entertaining and nicely drawn, while Nisokoi and YuGuiOh all join my "read at a glance" group. Naruto continues to exist and we have a finale one shot for Cross Manage! Yay! This series has really challenged how i view sports comics. From them ALL being crap, only MOST are crap. :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 October, 2013, 09:41:57 PM
So much good stuff this visit, really a host of beauts. Only really marred by a couple of artistic shockers. Both X-Men Legacy 18 and The Rocketeer + The Spirit 2 look terrible, which lets down a pair of fine stories. The former is just plan ugly, the later I think I see what its trying, it seems to be going for a real golden age vibe, but for a book that has one of Will Eisner's great creations in it its layout are so astonishinly flat and uninspiring as to really detract.

Elsewhere we're fine... well almost. I really enjoyed Pretty Deadly 1 but Emma Rios seemed to be trying a little too hard with her page design and layout and at times it tripped the book up because of it. A real case of less would have been more here I think. Still really did enjoy it and this one bods well.

The Massive 16, Wonder Woman 24 and Animal Man 24 are all great examples of series I enjoy. The Massive 16 seems to pull back a little from the intrigue of last month, while keeping it firmly dangling there.

We then have three books that all deserve to be called book of the month, or haul at least. Jonah Hex 24 wonderfully justifies the change in direction that I'd dreaded and which started so badly, a dense beaut that so many other American writers could learn from. I went back to count the pages we'd got as this is now a $3.99 book, but felt like I was still getting my full 28 pages, it wasn't it was only 22. If the 22 stay this good the extra buck will be more than worth it for the bang. Six Gun Gorilla 5 continues to be perfect comics, that and Brass Sun in one day I'm spoiled. Even more so  by the fact that Nowhere Men is back and with some explosion as well. It all kicks off, bringing together whats gone before and setting up whats to come. Wonderful.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 27 October, 2013, 10:49:13 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 26 October, 2013, 09:41:57 PM
Animal Man 24

Since you're still reading it, Colin, a quick question: Since 'Rotworld' ended, has there been a single appearance from Swamp Thing, Abby, Arcane, or anyone intimately linked with the Swamp Thing comic (not including Buddy Baker and his family, obviously)? And by "appearance" I mean even a single panel, a flashback, or even a visit to a location linked to the Swamp Thing. I compulsively buy any and all Swampy appearances, and these would count- but I gave up Animal Man once Rotworld stopped. Oh, Matt Cable doesn't count- if he did, I'd have to buy Sandman- and I can't bring myself to do that. Thanks in advance!

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 October, 2013, 11:22:43 AM
I can't think of any but I'll wipe um out later and see if there are any flashback appearances that I've forgotten.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 27 October, 2013, 01:18:49 PM
That'd be scrotnig! Florid grandad, as my phone would have it, meaning florix grabundae!

SBT
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 27 October, 2013, 01:23:22 PM
Just read Uber 0 through 5. Really enjoyed that in a one-er. Art is still rough round the edges (and some very heavy inking) but deffo better when judged as a whole arc and not just first few issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 October, 2013, 04:47:24 PM
Yeah just flicked through and on a visual check you're in the clear. There is a fleeting reference to The Green in this months issue (verbal not visual) but not Swampie himself.

That said I feel honour bound to pimp them and say you really should pick them up for their own sake, they are fantastic!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 27 October, 2013, 05:24:38 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 27 October, 2013, 04:47:24 PM
Yeah just flicked through and on a visual check you're in the clear. There is a fleeting reference to The Green in this months issue (verbal not visual) but not Swampie himself.

That said I feel honour bound to pimp them and say you really should pick them up for their own sake, they are fantastic!

That's great, Colin- thanks for that. I'm afraid I found Animal Man hard enough going when the crossover was in play, I'm not sure I'd want to put myself through it again- but I appreciate the enthusiasm!

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2013, 08:32:59 AM

Cla$$War #6- Aaaaaaand thats a wrap. Filled with juicy quality. This has been an amazing series and frankly I want senior Williams to get onto that much belated second series as the cliffhanger just begs for it.

Samurai Jack #1- Much obliged to Mr.T.Adventurer for alerting me of this. Samurai Jack was a favourite of mine when Cartoon Network actualy had more than one decent show on. Indeed, I've started to rewatch the series this week and it's stood the teste if time very well.
In this series Jack will be hunting down the key to time The Threads of Time in yet another attempt to return to his time zone. Essential reading for me and it played out like an episode of the series. Utterly wonderful. :D

WSJ #48- Seraph of the End continues to be a meh series for me. I like it's art a lot, but the story is just so samey. Also the production schedule looks set to be set off again next week. Last week there was no SotE or One-Punch Man. This week we have a one-shot OPM, but One Piece is off. Next week theres another OPM one-shot (i'm not complaining about that at least!) and SotE is off again! Even though there was a schedule for it to run for 5 weeks solid! Whats going on!? :-\
That being said, this weeks Bleach really made me happy. Shinji Hirako came back. He's probably my favourite character in the entire series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 October, 2013, 09:02:43 AM
The printed Seraph of the End schedule wasn't for 5 weeks solid. It was on for two weeks, then took a week break (last week). Now its on a regular 'every other week' schedule until next year, when it goes monthly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2013, 09:07:10 AM
Yeah, just rechecked it now. I'll face palm myself for a while to make up for it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 October, 2013, 09:30:01 AM
My Digital Pulls for the week of 10/30/13

2000AD 1856 - Line up is still pretty solid.
PROPHET 40 - I wonder who all the 'ancient heroes' will be. Probably Extreme characters. But I'm hoping maybe we'll see some Savage Dragon characters!
SAGA 15 - So much about this series is entertaining, its hard to explain in a single line of text.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 254 - I'm beginning to realize that Archie used World Collide to softboot Sonic. Its literally Sonic Nu52. But not quite as shitty. Its actually quite entertaining. The Freedom Fighters havn't been written out of cannon (which was totally a fear of mine), so that's good news.
THOUGHT BUBBLE ANTHOLOGY 2013 - Getting this for Dredd/Hip Flask. Last year's Anthology was pretty cool in general.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 48 - I almost understand what's going on Bleach right now. I can almost tell who's suppose to be a Soul Reaper and who's suppose to be a Quincy... almost.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2013, 09:44:05 AM
Where did you get the Thought Bubble crossover. I thought it was only available on the weekend from the event.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 October, 2013, 09:51:26 AM
Um. I was working on the assumption that the Dredd/Hip Flash crossover was in the Thought Bubble Anthology. and that it will be avalible digitally Wednesday. (ComiXology says its shipping in print Wednesday, which usually means day and date digitally too)

If this is not that case. I will be sad sad sad sad sad *forever etc.*
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 29 October, 2013, 09:56:07 AM
Image solicited the TB anthology as per any usual comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2013, 09:56:50 AM
I see! Silly me! 'Face palming continues'
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2013, 10:09:54 AM
Woohoo! Just downloaded last years! How happy I am. ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 October, 2013, 11:49:41 AM
Some genuine GOOD READING to make its way to my lap later this evening;

Thought Bubble Anthology 3
Saga 15
Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven / Masque of The Red Death (one that Mabs is looking forward to no doubt)
Superior Spider-Man 20

And of course;

Sandman Overture 1 (the preview art of which has made my toenails ingrown)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 30 October, 2013, 08:30:49 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 30 October, 2013, 11:49:41 AM

Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven / Masque of The Red Death (one that Mabs is looking forward to no doubt)


Got this on the way as well, late comer to Corben's work but I love it. Why does he do so many Poe adaptations though????
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 October, 2013, 09:56:25 PM
Anyone else going to be picking up Images Black Science #1 in November?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 October, 2013, 10:04:28 PM
That's the one by Rick Remender, yes? Probably.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 October, 2013, 10:08:03 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 30 October, 2013, 10:04:28 PM
That's the one by Rick Remender, yes? Probably.

Only serves as a remender that I haven't enjoyed his stuff since Uncanny X-Force Vol 1.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 October, 2013, 10:47:29 PM
Thank god SOMEBODY FINALLY ACKNOWLEDGED THIS

(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3481/y8pi.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 31 October, 2013, 07:33:51 AM
Wondered if you'd spotted that. I think I said after chapter 2 came out, it seem's like the stereotypical setting of a high school is present but all the cliches are being mocked at the same time. The satire could be a bit stronger mind....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 November, 2013, 09:53:19 PM
My Digital Pulls for the week of 11/06/13

2000AD 1857 - Current line-up is okay, but not fantastic. The new year should be bringing some great new strips to the table. Can't wait!
CATALYST COMICS 5 - I'm not sure if I love this series, or hate it. Its full of big ideas, but its a tad obtuse in the way it goes about presenting itself. I honestly can't tell if super-heroes are publicly known, or not. And I honestly can't tell what's going on with the Agents of Change. I like its format a lot though (1 lead story, 2 back-ups. All tied together. And every three issues, one of the back-ups becomes the lead story. And the lead becomes a back-up. Very clever.)
EAST OF WEST 7 - This series might be getting bogged down a little bit in its politics. 7 issues in and while Death has had some development, his companions have sorely lacked any. To the point where I can't recall their names. Which sucks, because visually they are quite interesting. But they don't do much except be cryptic.
FAIREST 21 - Bill Willingham recently announced that Fables will end with issue 150, sometime in 2015. This is quite sad to hear and I've always found Fables to be a stable and solid title. It always sucks to see a long running series come to an end. But at least its by the creator's own hand. Fairest will also end around the same time. So I suppose I will continue to follow it to its ending.
THE STAR WARS 3 - Still a fascinating look at 'what could have been'. Better then the Prequels.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 49 - Current line-up is solid. With only Naruto and Nisekoi complete duds to me. Blue Exorcist seems to be getting exciting again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 04 November, 2013, 10:18:11 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 30 October, 2013, 11:49:41 AM
And of course;

Sandman Overture 1 (the preview art of which has made my toenails ingrown)
Had a flick through this in the shop the other day and, even by Williams' standards, the art was gorgeous. Not knowing when I'll be near a comic shop and the fact it's already on a bi-monthly schedule means I'll wait for the collection.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 November, 2013, 06:39:05 AM
My lack of interest in Sandman Overture baffles me. I mean its sure to look glorious and when I was first reading comics back in the day I loved Sandman. Since returning to comics though, what ten years ago now, I've had no interest in getting the stories again... and I'm not sure why, Sandman just no longer holds any interest for me and perversely that's the only reason I can think of to look at them again, to try to work out my apathy. Am I just being silly not giving them another try?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 05 November, 2013, 12:15:17 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 November, 2013, 06:39:05 AM
My lack of interest in Sandman Overture baffles me. I mean its sure to look glorious and when I was first reading comics back in the day I loved Sandman. Since returning to comics though, what ten years ago now, I've had no interest in getting the stories again... and I'm not sure why, Sandman just no longer holds any interest for me and perversely that's the only reason I can think of to look at them again, to try to work out my apathy. Am I just being silly not giving them another try?

Well, it's definitely true that after you start getting a few years under your belt you realise that you don't always like the same things for all your life.  Books/films/music that you once loved can fall out of favour.  However, its also true that there are things that you think you will not like that once you pick up and start reading, you really enjoy.  Perhaps you could get something from the library or a cheap ebay purchase to test the waters?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 November, 2013, 02:21:56 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 November, 2013, 06:39:05 AM
My lack of interest in Sandman Overture baffles me. I mean its sure to look glorious and when I was first reading comics back in the day I loved Sandman. Since returning to comics though, what ten years ago now, I've had no interest in getting the stories again... and I'm not sure why, Sandman just no longer holds any interest for me and perversely that's the only reason I can think of to look at them again, to try to work out my apathy. Am I just being silly not giving them another try?

I know others have mentioned on other threads that they found Sandman disappointing after going back to it after several years, but I'm the opposite.

It's continually on my reading list, and I nearly always get something out of each re-read.
I adored the series as a pre-teen / teenager, and still do now.
I cant quite put my finger on it, but Gaiman does have a certain magical touch as a storyteller (at least in regard to his novels and the Sandman series- his Marvel work was sorely lacking I thought).

I read the first issue of Sandman Overture on Sunday night; I loved it. The art was (of course) first rate, but the story didn't miss a beat either. Perfect bedtime reading (no pun intended).
One of my favorite single comics of 2013, no bullshit.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 November, 2013, 03:52:31 PM
Thought Bubble Anthology 2012 - Had no idea this was up on comixology, finaly get to read the Strontium Dog / Elephantmen crossover. Ironicly that was simply a nice extra, as there are some cracking independent comics here. Well worth the wait and can't wait for the Dredd / Flask crossover on the 23rd.

Hetalia Axis Powers #4 - America once again show's his vanity (England: "Get a world map you egotistical scrote!") and Italy accidently bombs Germany.....hijinks ensue. Fluff of the highest degree and guarantied to send any other than the highest weebo otaku running to a cold shower.

Weekly Shonen Jump #49 - One-Punch Man! One-Punch Man! Oh how I love thee! Another one-shot that wont contribute to the over hanging story arc of the S-Class heroes and villeins but it was certainly fun. I really can't reccomend this series enough, it's easily the best comic i've read all year.

This week seem's to be when most of my titles will drop. Mars Attacks Judge Dredd, Rocket Girl, All Crime Comics and Grindhouse. A little annoying how my comics act like buses but I can't really afford to take on any more ongoing titles.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 05 November, 2013, 08:32:52 PM
Weekly Shoinen Jump was my favorite so far high lights are one punch man and oddly naruto.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 November, 2013, 08:39:54 PM
Me and Naruto just do not get along. I've been reading since January, and with the other long running strips in WSJ; Toriko, One Piece, and even Bleach, I've successfully manged to figure out who the main players are, what the general gist of the story is and what the current arc is about.

But with Naruto we've been in this ongoing fight scene for pretty much 11 months. And I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT EVERYONE'S MOTIVATION IS. There was a month that involved a flashback to a couple of characters history, and I almost got invested in that story, but then it ended and the confusion started again. As it is, I've enjoyed Masashi Kishimoto's one-shots that have appeared in WSJ this year a LOT more. So I know the guy is capable of telling a good story. But I just can't find something to grab on to in Naruto.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 November, 2013, 08:42:35 PM
I get the feeling Kishimoto gave up on Naruto looooong ago but the editors wouldn't let it die until sales started to drop. It's a sad old industry sometimes. Still, I'm quite partial to the art on display when it's not 90% speed lines.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 05 November, 2013, 09:29:31 PM
TA may I recommend a part of Naruto that is great?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 November, 2013, 09:48:57 PM
Eh. Its unlikely I would take a stab at it any time soon. At the moment I use all the digital Viz Media sales that come around to try and catch up on Toriko and One-Piece. and I don't usually make a habit of paying full price on digital trades.

So... it'd be a low priority no matter how good you'd say it is. Thanks for trying though!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 November, 2013, 11:27:01 PM
Well this weeks Attack on Titan was interesting. My predictions from way back in volume two came true. [spoiler]Titans are humans. Or at least some humans are turned into Titans.[/spoiler]

On a more comedic note, Isayama gave Erwin some bristles for Movember. :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 09 November, 2013, 04:30:21 PM
This weeks Fatale is worth a mention; some very nice flashback/dream pages. Seems like we are getting to a point where more is revealed about the main character as well. Do feel the story has dragged a little longer than needed still, be nice to wrap it up in the next book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 November, 2013, 04:59:07 PM
Weekly digital pulls 10/11/13

2000AD prog 1857
: As per really. Nice conclusion to a decent three part Dredd story, the Thriller continues in fine form (nice to have Mr. Redondo back), Flesh continues to be barely 'meh' worthy, and Brass Sun is the dogs balls. And at last, Damnation Station is both engaging and entertaining! What a cracking episode!

Attack on Titan chapter 51: Trying out this Crunchyroll/ Kodansha monthly subscription deal. £4 a month for new chapter of AoT, Fairy Tail, Space Brothers and others. I prefer this to scanlations because i'm actually contributing to the market, sadly thought the publishers wont allow images to be saved to devices, thus why the image bellow is a scanlation. This months chapter os AoT was a lot slower than previous. Our heroes escaped (at a price. Ymer, Bertholt and Reiner where left behind seemingly to be devoured by Titans), and are rescued by the Garrison. Meanwhile, Erwin, Levi, Hanji, Connie, and Pixis make a shocking discovery.....

Sword and Sorcery #1: new title from DC. A rebooted Amethyst and a post apocalyptic retelling of Beowulf. Could be interesting. Great art on both and solid story telling. Might be one for a trade though.....

Fairy Tail Chapter 359: Fairy Tail declare war on Tartarus while Natsu and Lucy are assigned to guard a nobel in case of an ambush.  Yet more silliness and fan service from an over all fun series.

Grindhouse #2 (Bee Vixens from Mars part 2): I have rarely experienced such a rapid drop in quality in a comic. Where as last months issue was a fun take on the classic drive in theatre trope of the 50's, this issue failed to capture the same vibes and just felt like an awful dross. I'll have to check out the preview before buying the next issue. Such a shame.

Weekly Shonen Jump #50: Toriko is stupid as hell but I'm really enjoying it for some reason. Like One Piece before it this one has taken some time to grow on me, but now it has i'm really glad to call myself a fan. Some whacky ideas in this crack child.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 November, 2013, 10:15:18 PM
You read on an iPad, yes Hawk? If so you can take a screen grab of whatever you're reading by pushing the power button while holding the home button. It will appear in your Photos app.

Then you can export it to your PC for editing via Dropbox or just connect the iPad directly to you PC.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 November, 2013, 10:37:16 PM
Thanks TA. Yes, I use an Ipad. I found it to be the perfect fit for reading comics on.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 November, 2013, 11:22:30 PM
Also, in your post you claimed to be posting an image from AoT. But it never appeared. Did you forget to link it?


EDIT: Also, Hawk, have you ever read any of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure? I've started too (sadly with scanlations, as the English editions are a) getting kind of rare, b) not available digitally, and c) kind of weird in what they reprint)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 November, 2013, 11:37:46 PM
Oops. Missed it out. Never mind, I assume anyone interested will find it easy enough. It was eesentialy just the first page with the title.

I have JBA on my to read list.mi'll read the first few chapters online then buy the volume if it takes my fancy. It would appear it's almost insanely long though at 109 volumes. :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 November, 2013, 12:45:39 PM
My Digital Pulls for 11/13/13

2000AD 1858 - I've been enjoying the hell out of Brass Sun over the last couple of weeks. Plot! Also, I'm still finding Damnation Station fairly intriquing. Even if I can barely remember any of the cast except for the lead guy. Who's name I don't remember. lol
ASTRO CITY 6 - Fantastic series. Love that its been coming out consistently.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 5 - Pretty good. Flawed in many respects. But okay.
MANHATTAN PROJECTS 16 - Sometimes while I wait for the next issue I feel this series is losing my interest. But then I read the actual issue, and I feel like the next issue can't come fast enough.
MARS ATTACKS JUDGE DREDD 3 - Catching up on Dredd Year One first. I was holding back because IDW starting dropping their digital prices to 2.99 instead of 1.99. Annoying. But now they're back to dropping down to 1.99. Yay.
SHAOLIN COWBOY 2 - I hadn't read any prior Shaolin Cowboy comics, but I really liked the first issue of this series.
STAR WARS 11 - Its kind of sad that this is the best Space Opera comic on the stands right now.
THE WALKING DEAD 116 - A month behind here. Catching up soon I hope.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 50 - Here's the thing about World Trigger, I want to like it. I do. But it could be a lot better. It just lacks any sort of tension. Or stakes. I like its characters, and its humor*. But I rarely get the impression that this neighboring universe is a legitimate threat to the safety of the world.

Bit of a week. I'm also behind on most of all of last week's. Money's tight, but I'm looking forward to catching up next week.

* there's no way this was unintentional...
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4753/20pt.jpg)

"What?! 8000?!"
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 November, 2013, 01:17:38 PM
If this is the size of your haul when money is tight then you should give me your wallet. I'm constanly looking at new titles I want to read (Sandman Overture, Bravest Warriors, Manhattan Projects) and saying "soon i'll have the money to keep up with you guys. At least now i've dropped Grindhouse as soon as volume 3 of Saga is released I can be on an even platform with that modern classic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 12 November, 2013, 01:39:26 PM
Last week I had precisely zero, this week it's picked up considerably;

Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland 1 (Joe Hill = blind purchase).
X-Men Gold 1 (Maybe I'll enjoy my first X-Men comic in 5 years? Maybe not. Won't enjoy that 6 quid price tag, that's for sure).
Batman 25 (Always a decent read).
Mars Attacks Judge Dredd 3 (Loving it. And I have some original art from this issue too).
Savage Wolverine 11 (I was a little bit disappointed by this arc by Jock- great art of course, but the story is a little bit too decompressed & flat. Am interested enough to read the conclusion, so not all bad I guess).
Superior Spider-Man 21 (My new 'comfort' read, every two weeks. I just can't drop it).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 12 November, 2013, 02:17:47 PM
World Trigger I'm reading more as sport's manga rather then an sci-fi invasion story at the moment with the tournament Serepth of the end and **** off tho
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 November, 2013, 11:45:32 PM
Somehow I missed that Rocket Girl 2 comes out this week too. Liked issue 1 well enough, though its pacing seemed a tad off.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 November, 2013, 08:05:12 PM
2000AD prog 1858 - A new world in Brass Sun. One that has gone one step further than the last and is now a total waste land. The speed of this series is quiet necessarily but I really don't mind. It feels very natural and 'home grown'. It takes it's time to get us invested and when the shit hits the fan it's usually in a big way.

Mars Attacks Judge Dredd #3 - The Martians invade MC1!!! What more do you want me to say, it's just so freaking fun!

Rocket Girl #2 - I think the pacing of this series will better fit a trade. It's certainly a fun series and i'm enjoying it a lot, but it just kinda ebbs and flows. Might drop it and wait for the TPB.

Weekly Shonen Jump #51 - WTF is up with Pica's design? He looks like something out of a gonzo movie! Really enjoying One Piece at the moment, both in flash back in in present. Ussops, Franky's and Robins reactions to the soldiers announcement of a suicide attack had me in stitches.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 November, 2013, 09:23:27 PM
Busy, busy busy, so much so I've only just read my stash from the weekend. Shame as its been really good.

There's already talk of Rocket Girl 2 so I'll start there. Its a good series, I'm enjoying it, its fun and probably a keeper but not 100% yet. For me its biggest problem is not so much the pacing but the switching from scenario to scenario breaks the momentum but a bit and I think that will work better in trade.

In other second issues Hinterkind 2 is really working for me, it dallys with a well trodden road and hasn't a regular slot in the bag but its not far off. Three 2 is just fantastic, slightly mediocre art aside, action and intrigue, history lesson and thrill ride all nicely packaged in one neat little bundle.

Elsewhere there's just a lot of great comics really, I think the one exception is Mars Attacks vs Dredd 3, I'm just not getting into it. Its fine, just not great. Fatale 18, East of West 7, X-Men Legacy 19, FBP 5 and FF 13 are all on fine, fine form and this type of consistancy in my haul is whats making my comic reading such a pleasure at the moment. The addition of J Bone to Rocketeer and Spirit 3 gets that book back on track, though have to say we're not up to Waid's normal standard here, which is such a shame given what he's got to play with. Batman 25 is a good comic but I'm beginning to wonder if I'm running out of steam with Snyder's run... or is his run just treading water?

We have a couple of conclusions this month Sex 8 sees the first arc finish and this book continues to defy its sensationalist trappings by being one of the best character books out there, just with lots of penis and breast action thrown in. Resident Alien 3 is at quite the opposite end of the spectrum. Its world is so steady, its mysteries so mundane compared to some of the meladrama we have in a lot of the comics I read. For that they are all the more compelling and the beautifully realised character are more than enough to make this a sensational read... EXCEPT they then throw in a magnificent ending that has me hankering even more for the next series. An understated gem this one.

Pick of the bunch goes to The Victories 6 though, when your haul is this good its the little things that make a comic stand out on top and like much of what I've read this book has superb art, great story with thrills and spills, character and collision BUT this is the only one with a character that's a cat in a box dream of being a man. Its stuff like that that makes you remember a comics and pushes it ahead of the herd, however glorious that herd is.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 November, 2013, 11:28:40 PM
My Digital Pulls for 11/20/13

2000AD 1858 - Usually this time of the year I'm getting antsy for the year end prog. But the current line up is pretty solid and will be sad to see it go.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: STARBUCK 1 - Saw a preview of the first issue, and it had a young Adama and Tigh flying Vipers fighting Cylons over the skies of Caprica. RADICAL.
FABLES 135 - Really curious how the previous issue is going to impact things in the short terms. Really digging Rose Red's plot line.
FAIREST IN ALL THE LAND GN - I'll probably wait a bit on this one, just for cost reasons. But I do like Fables anthologies.
MEGA MAN 31 - This actually came out digitally two weeks ago, Archie's digital release schedule is a bit screwy. Loving me some Robot Master on Robot Master battles.
SAMURAI JACK 2 - First issue was great. Just like the show.
SAVAGE DRAGON 192 - Great changes are afoot in SD, as the title leaves one era behind to forge a while new one. Can not wait to see where this title is in year.
VINLAND SAGA VOL 1 - This actually came out last week, but I just found out it released digitally on Kindle. Its created by the same guy who did Planetes and I hear it should appeal to Berserk fans looking for brutal medieval fantasy. At 400+ pages at 11 bucks its a pretty good value too.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 51 - Spent way to long trying to think of something to say I haven't already about this title. Its pretty good!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 November, 2013, 11:47:00 PM
Yeah. I have the hard back of Vinland Saga sitting on my desk now. It's a handsome beast and i'm really looking forward to reading it. Kodansha have really gone jp in the world recently and there paper stock is almost Dark Horse quality.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 November, 2013, 11:18:54 AM
Digital Pulls for 11-27-13

2000AD 1861 - Its unfortunate that Damnation Station has only gotten really interesting in its last month.
BLACK SCIENCE 1 - Rick Remender is a writer that historically I've had trouble getting into in the past. I tried Fear Agent, but it didn't click. I'm hoping this time will be better?
SAGA 16 - On man, The Will can NOT catch a break, can he?
SONIC UNIVERSE 58 - Came out last week, this arc was a little weak. It had its moments, but its not quite been up to as good as the main title's been lately.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION-ONE 96 - Five more issues, anything can happen.
THE WALKING DEAD 117 - I'm a bit behind on this one. Money crunch and all that. Just don't find it a priority book any more.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 52 - Shortest issue in a while, and really feeling it. I really wish World Trigger would move on from all this ranking stuff. Its wearing pretty thin.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 27 November, 2013, 02:26:13 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 27 November, 2013, 11:18:54 AM

BLACK SCIENCE 1 - Rick Remender is a writer that historically I've had trouble getting into in the past. I tried Fear Agent, but it didn't click. I'm hoping this time will be better?


I'm gonna try this as my pull-list has had two recent causalities ('Three' & 'Uber').
Sorry Kieron choke
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 November, 2013, 02:43:38 PM

2000AD prog 1861 - The line up is pretty smashing atm. Really enjoying everything with on,y Flesh starting to show signs of crapness again.

Samurai Jack #2 - Fun, fight hearted, fluff. With greta action scenes and distinct art. It's a winner.

WSJ 52 - Nisokoi hit's 100. Rather hoped it would end, but the last few chapters have actually been quite readable. Naruto was off this week, so thats another plus I guess. Really want One Punch-Man ti return to the ongoing story arc though, as nice as the filler chapter have been. And how good is Kubo's art atm!?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 27 November, 2013, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 27 November, 2013, 02:26:13 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 27 November, 2013, 11:18:54 AM

BLACK SCIENCE 1 - Rick Remender is a writer that historically I've had trouble getting into in the past. I tried Fear Agent, but it didn't click. I'm hoping this time will be better?


I'm gonna try this as my pull-list has had two recent causalities ('Three' & 'Uber').
Sorry Kieron choke

So what was the straw that broke the Uber camels back LP? 

And what is this Black Science title all about? Let's have some descriptions of these titles as well please folks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 December, 2013, 09:53:45 PM
Only a small haul this time but pretty good all the same. Pretty Deadly 2 is pretty good BUT the art could have better storytelling. I'm not 100% sold on this yet but its got next month and we'll see how it does. Animal Man 25 is good not great, at times I've loved this series, really loved it, but this issue makes me wonder is it going to offer anything new going forward? We'll see. Wonder Woman 25 has a moment that pulled me out for its none being Diananess. Daft to let that upset me but it did. Still its a fun series.

The rest are all winners Jonah Hex 25 continues to defy my expectating by making the Jonah in the 'modern' world thing work. Marvel is on fine form as both FF 14 and X-Men Legacy 20 both head towards their respective conclusions by bringing some thing together very nicely. The Massive 17 is probably the pick of the bunch however showing quite wonderfully how far Callum Israel seems to be sinking with the world around him. Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 01 December, 2013, 10:33:23 PM
I've been continuing to get 3 New 52 titles (namely Swamp Thing, Animal Man and All Star Western. By the way I've noticed two of those are more horror than superhero based. Actually he third isn't really a superhero comic at all although they appear in it frequently) .

I've been waiting for them to drop the price before buying. This originally meant I was a month behind. Then they changed the time window to two months. Thing is, they're taking their sweet time in dropping the price this month, both this and last month's comics shown at full price. I wonder if they've dropped the discount entirely.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 December, 2013, 01:22:01 AM
QuoteAnd what is this Black Science title all about? Let's have some descriptions of these titles as well please folks.

I wasn't actually sure when I bought it, but it turns out its something like a cross between Sliders and Prophet. Like a dark/horror Lost in Space. It's kind of cool, if a bit heavy on narration.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 December, 2013, 12:24:46 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 27 November, 2013, 03:20:06 PM

So what was the straw that broke the Uber camels back LP? 

And what is this Black Science title all about? Let's have some descriptions of these titles as well please folks.

Ah, I dunno.
I had a wake-up call type moment a couple weeks ago when my pull list pick-ups totaled 85 Euro at the till. I was carting a tonne of comics around Dundrum, looking at all the other stuff I could be / should be buying, and the cost of this habit kinda annoyed me.
Some ruthless chops were instantly made; Uber had to go due to the fact I really don't like the artwork and the interlude set in the pacific didn't grab me either.

Some other culls;
Hinterkind- dropped after one issue. I may get the trades / digital sale if reviews continue to be positive.
Three- only made it to issue two.
Black Science- Good first issue, but not quite good enough. Again, one to watch out for in trade format in the future perhaps.

Some future releases that I had planned to get have also been dropped; The Maxx Maxximized & Origin II are officially off the radar.

Bah.



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 December, 2013, 12:42:37 PM
Ouch that gotta hurt Prime Link. I've done a lot of culling over the last couple of years, though mainly to allow me to diversify rather than reduce my buying. I try to stick to 20 titles a moment on average and I'm comfortable with that number on both counts, cost and it means I don't drop titles I'm enjoying.

Three of your cuts are on my list. I'm enjoying Three, giving Hinterkind to issue 3 though I have to say its likely to make the cut and really looking forward to Maxx having read so many good things about it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 03 December, 2013, 01:37:30 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 02 December, 2013, 01:22:01 AM
QuoteAnd what is this Black Science title all about? Let's have some descriptions of these titles as well please folks.

I wasn't actually sure when I bought it, but it turns out its something like a cross between Sliders and Prophet. Like a dark/horror Lost in Space. It's kind of cool, if a bit heavy on narration.

Thanks Adventurer - I will keep an eye out for it.


Quote from: Link Prime on 03 December, 2013, 12:24:46 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 27 November, 2013, 03:20:06 PM
So what was the straw that broke the Uber camels back LP? 

And what is this Black Science title all about? Let's have some descriptions of these titles as well please folks.

Ah, I dunno.
I had a wake-up call type moment a couple weeks ago when my pull list pick-ups totaled 85 Euro at the till. I was carting a tonne of comics around Dundrum, looking at all the other stuff I could be / should be buying, and the cost of this habit kinda annoyed me.
Some ruthless chops were instantly made; Uber had to go due to the fact I really don't like the artwork and the interlude set in the pacific didn't grab me either.

Ouch indeed LP.  It's easy to get carried away with so many tempting titles out there.  Sounds like a cull was indeed in order.  I do like Uber (although I'm still a bit behind and not at the pacific part yet) but this has become a trade-wait title for me.   
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 December, 2013, 02:35:13 PM
It is indeed quite easy to get carried away, and those 4 Euros per floppy don't be long adding up.

I'm all for a bit of diversity in my comic reading, but the new rule is; you gotta knock my socks off to get a place on the pull list.
Anything on it that lags for 2 issues in a row will be dropped like a hot snot.
(* 2000AD will never be dropped)

My revised list is now officailly;

2000AD
Judge Dredd Megazine
Locke & Key (one issue to go)
Transformers Regeneration One (5 issues to go)
The Wake (4 issues to go)
Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland (6 issues to go)
Mars Attacks Judge Dredd (1 issue to go)
The Sandman Overture (5 issues to go)
Batman (Snyder & Capullo keep me coming back for more)
Saga
Afterlife with Archie (I'm having a surprise love affair with this comic)
Superior Spider-Man (a real money grabber at two issues per month, but it continually surprises and comforts me in equal measure- I haven't enjoyed contemporary mainstream super-heroics like this since I was a teen)
Prophet (via digital one month after print)

Upcoming dead certs:
The Unwritten: Apocalypse (12 issues)
Judge Dredd: City of Courts (5 issues)

I will try:
All New X-Factor- for PAD
X-Force (Vol IV)- for Spurrier
IDW Rogue Trooper
IDW Judge Anderson (TBC)



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 December, 2013, 04:33:51 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 03 December, 2013, 02:35:13 PM

X-Force (Vol IV)- for Spurrier


Yeah but can even Si Spurrier make me pick up this book. I love love love Si Spurrier at the moment so the answer is almost certainly yes BUT don't like what I've seen of the art, don't like the characters involved particularly... can Mr Spurrier pull this one off?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 December, 2013, 04:37:46 PM
My current pull list is....

2000AD (Digital)
Judge Dredd Megazine (Paperback)
Mars Attacks Judge Dredd (1 issue left)
Samurai Jack
All Crime Comics

Im still thinking over dropping Grindhouse and Rocket Girl.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 December, 2013, 01:11:03 AM
We comparing pull lists now? I can play that ga...

DARK HORSE
Catalyst Comics
Shaolin Cowboy
Star Wars
The Star Wars *

DC COMICS
Astro City
Fables (Ends in 2015)
Fairest

IDW
Transformers: Regeneration-One (Ends in 2014)
Samurai Jack

IMAGE COMICS
Black Science
East of West
Invincible
Invincible Universe
The Manhattan Projects
Prophet
Rocket Girl
Saga
Savage Dragon
Think Tank
The Walking Dead

OTHER PUBLISHERS
2000AD
Judge Dredd Megazine
Mega Man
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic Universe
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck *
Dept. of Monsterology *
The Private Eye
Weekly Shonen Jump

(*) = Mini-series

... holy fuck! No wonder I have no god damn money! I gotta take an Axe to this shit. This is unsustainable.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 04 December, 2013, 09:40:47 AM
I've been doing a helluva lot of cutting too (and clearing stuff out onto ebay), switching to trades for some, flat out dropping others. It's been theraputic.

DARK HORSE
Star Wars

DC
Injustice: Gods Among Us

IDW
The X Files Season 10

IMAGE
Cyber Force

MARVEL
Superior Spider-Man
Superior Spider-Man Team-up
The Incredible Hulks (UK)

OTHER PUBS
2000AD
Cryptozoic Man
Coffin Hill
Dredd Megazine
Dept. of Monsterology
Extinction Parade
Hinterkind
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 04 December, 2013, 11:39:49 AM
I get:


Astro City
Batmun
Chew
The Goon
Invincible
Saga
Weekly Shonen Jump
2000 AD & Megazine (sub)
The Wake

(uk reprints)

Astonishing Spider-man
Wolverine & Deadpool
Mighty World of Marvel
Avengers Assemble
Marvel Legends
Incredible Hulks
Essential X-Men
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 December, 2013, 11:54:45 AM
Can't remember when we did this last but suspect mine has changed a lot since then.

DC

ANIMAL MAN
BATMAN
WONDER WOMAN
ALL-STAR WESTERN

Marvel

FF (Marvel) ending with 15 I think
X-MEN Legacy ending with 24

Indie

MUD MAN (Image) - well if it ever comes out - we're promised more in 2014... but that was said last year
FATALE (Image)
THE MASSIVE (Dark Horse)
NOWHERE MEN (Image)
SEX (Image)
FBP FEDERAL BUREAU OF PHYSICS
EAST OF WEST (Image)
THE VICTORIES
LAZARUS
HINTERKIND - still on trial
PRETTY DEADLY - still on trial
ROCKET GIRL - still on trial
THE MAXX - still on trial

ROCKETEER - mini's (Boom) - not sure whats next as The Spirit one finishes next month?
SIX GUN GORILLA - ending this month
RESIDENT ALIEN - whenever a new one appears
THREE - 2 issues into a five issue mini

I get some other mini's like some of the IDW Dredd stuff. Basically though there's a lot listed there it tops out at about 20 a month with varying regularity of a number if the titles.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 December, 2013, 04:49:15 PM
Add Weekly Shonen Jump and Monthly Yen+ to my list.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 04 December, 2013, 07:40:32 PM
I bought an american comic today! Me!  It's been a while...

That comic was Sandman Overture #1 Expanded Waffle Edition.  I'm a fan of Sandman and had a very enjoyable re-read over the summer in preparation for this, really only being disappointed by Endless Nights and maybe some of the Death spin-off stuff.

So.  Hmmmmm.

Art is as truly ace as you would expect, and I'm really glad I got the funky B&W edition with transparent speech bubbles and notes (it means I can get the trade with a clear conscience at a later stage - cunning, eh?). 

The story... well, the story is also exactly as you would expect.  It could be an issue you missed from any part of the original run, most likely somewhere between Season of Mists and Brief Lives. And this is a bit of a problem. 

SPOILERS FOLLOW

For a first issue, there's just far too much that is familiar and fill-in-the-gaps in nature: the Corinthian being defiant in the waking world; Lucien and Merv having parallel conversations until they are interrupted by Events; Death and Destiny having enigmatic chats; dreaming flunkies as PoV characters; Dream preparing for a battle he may not return from etc.  I'd like something less comfortable and more new: the only really new bit, the [spoiler]Parliament of Trees/Green Lantern Corps/12 Doctors [/spoiler]reveal is beautifully drawn, but well, not very surprising either. A lot of what made Sandman so good was its powerful originality - where it faded a bit for me was where it fell back on a series of short snippets of already established characters for the later stories.  And this feels like that.

So far.

This is just the first part, and we may have put all the familiar stuff behind us as we investigate who [spoiler]is killing Watchmen Sandmen[/spoiler]. I hope so.  I love all the trimmings in this special edition, and I reckon I'll try to keep to this format throughout.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 07 December, 2013, 02:38:24 AM
Really liking Hinterkind. It reminds of a longform 2000AD story. Lovely art, great characters and the story cracks along at a nice pace.

Also enjoying Rat Queens from Image. Pretty Deadly has some nice art but don't think the story is grabbing me all that much.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 07 December, 2013, 10:04:33 AM
Nice to see you on here PreacherCain - It's been a while!  ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 07 December, 2013, 12:01:30 PM
Weekly Shonen Jump got 'rebooted' this week. So now it's onto 2.1 and i'm still not sure if I like Seraph of the End or not. Bleach and Toriko where the shit this week though. Possibly the two best comics I read all week period.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 07 December, 2013, 12:21:19 PM
yeah Shonen Jump do that every year also Sereph is aweful just nothing good about it. Neisekoi was hilarious more of this please
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 07 December, 2013, 01:22:25 PM
Nisekoi has actually been quite enjoyable the last couple of weeks. If they dropped the harem aspect, pumped up the love triangle (Chitoge, Raku and Onodera) and kept the comedy as consistent as it has been recently then I wouldn't half mind it.

Seraph of the End has great art work but a stupidly inconsistent pace and unlikeable characters.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 07 December, 2013, 02:34:54 PM
I don't like Sereph art find it kinda generic and in the first chapter i thought it was just cause he couldn't draw kids
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 07 December, 2013, 11:09:43 PM
Quote from: Mabs on 07 December, 2013, 10:04:33 AM
Nice to see you on here PreacherCain - It's been a while!  ;)

Oh I'm always lurking in the shadows, just not much time to post these days  ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 December, 2013, 09:06:46 AM
I think I forgot to do this last week... oops.

My digital pulls for 12/11/13

2000AD PROG 2014 - Super hyped about the big December bumper Prog. 100 pages of Thrillpower. You really can't go wrong. With the new year I'll be discontinuing my 2000AD app subscription and start buying the prog via 2000AD Digital Shop. If only so I get the CBR version over PDF.
ASTRO CITY 7 - This is the start of a big arc featuring Winged Victory. Astro City has been pretty great, one of the best of 2013.
INVINCIBLE 107 - It feels like the gap between new issues of this seems longer and longer. I swear this reached issue 100 BEFORE Walking Dead did. wtf!
MEGA MAN 32 - Current arc has been pretty good. Fighting robots have never been so entertaining.
SHAOLIN COWBOY 3 - I really didn't care for issue 2, artistically impressive. But sooooooo repetitive.
STAR WARS 12 - Last issue was a great bit of space combat, that unfortunately ended a little too quickly.
THE WALKING DEAD 118 - War arc is shaping up pretty well. I'm on board.
WWE 1 - I... don't think I'm actually going get this. I've recently become a fan of Pro Wrestling (don't... don't ask...) and I just happened to spot this in Previews and added it to my pulls. Its written by Mick Folley (Mankind) though, and he's a pretty cool cat.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 2 - Oh man, got a good line-up this issue after a few thinner ones. Toriko, One-Piece, Blue Exorcist, World Trigger, and of course ONE-PUNCH MAN.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 December, 2013, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 03 December, 2013, 02:35:13 PM

Batman (Snyder & Capullo keep me coming back for more)


Don't take my word for it; issue 13 (1st part of 'Death of the Family') is free on Comixology today only.
A good read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 December, 2013, 03:03:21 PM
One Punch-Man resumes where it left of two months ago. Hopefully as we head to the new year the fantastic quality will be maintained.

World Trigger seem's to be heading in the right direction again and a very promising direction it is to with the Neighbourhood open to exploration and four nations to reveal themselves. Might just be the kick the series needed.

Toriko was a little tawky, and i'm uncertain who a few of the characters are. Seem's an order of the early collections is required.

Bleach had some amazing panels this week. I can't get enough of Kubo's art at the moment. Just amazing. Naruto continues to exist...

Nisokoi was a step back words from last week but wasn't awful either.

Blue Exorcist is great. Lovely art and a solid story. I think i'll have to start at the beginning with this one as well.

One Piece juste exploded this week and was possibly the highlight of the week for me. Just sheer madness!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 12 December, 2013, 09:54:48 AM
An early post for next Wednesday's delivery, but after reading Midtown's listings I cant help it;

Apart from some other IDW goodies due our way next week (like the final issue of the superb Mars Attacks Judge Dredd and the latest Transformers Regeneration One) there's also the small matter of the very last issue of Locke & Key (Locke & Key: Omega number 2).

This series will be sorely missed- I'd rank it up with the very best 2000AD, Vertigo, Image, Marvel or DC stories I've ever read.

Luckily Prog 2014 is out this week, as it would have been superseded for the first time ever if I was picking it up next week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Judge Brian on 12 December, 2013, 06:10:33 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 12 December, 2013, 09:54:48 AM
An early post for next Wednesday's delivery, but after reading Midtown's listings I cant help it;

Apart from some other IDW goodies due our way next week (like the final issue of the superb Mars Attacks Judge Dredd and the latest Transformers Regeneration One) there's also the small matter of the very last issue of Locke & Key (Locke & Key: Omega number 2).

This series will be sorely missed- I'd rank it up with the very best 2000AD, Vertigo, Image, Marvel or DC stories I've ever read.

Luckily Prog 2014 is out this week, as it would have been superseded for the first time ever if I was picking it up next week.

Locke & Key is the best finite comic series I've ever read. I can't recommend it enough.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 12 December, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
Quote from: Judge Brian on 12 December, 2013, 06:10:33 PM
Locke & Key is the best finite comic series I've ever read. I can't recommend it enough.

Welcome to the Council of Five Judge Brian.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 December, 2013, 09:34:23 PM
Recent TPB pick up's....

Lone Wolf and Cub Omnibus 1
Saga vol. 1
D.Gray-Man vol. 4-6
Shade: The Changing Man - American Scream
Doctor Who: The Chains of Olympus and Hunters of the Burning Stone
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 December, 2013, 07:24:17 PM
OK so Sabo is alive in One Piece. No one saw that coming. ::) nice he decided to bring Koala back though and give her back story with Robin.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 16 December, 2013, 07:27:27 PM
This was almost a perfect issue pf jump if Sereph wasn't there would of been
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 17 December, 2013, 11:09:17 AM
My Digital Pulls for 12/18/13

DEPT. OF MONSTEROLOGY 3 - I may have accidentally forgot to get issue 2. I'll correct this soon.
EAST OF WEST 8 - I still dig this series. But I'm not sure if I dig it enough to keep it off the chopping block. I'm going to give it few more issues.
SAGA 17 - This book however is still amazing.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION-ONE 97 - Four more issues of awesome. :(
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 3 - One-Punch Man two weeks in a row?! Yes Please. I personally don't hate Serph as much as some. One Piece twist is totally lost on me. Why is it so hard for Manga creators to, I don't know, make things new reader friendly sometimes? I'm trying to find a good place to jump on rather then read the whole series from the beginning (69 volumes?! ack!) and I'm being told that NOPE not even the time jump at the start of New World arc is a good place to just pick up. Go back to start, do not collect 200 berries. sigh.

Ended up making some pretty deep pulllist cuts starting this month. BLACK SCIENCE, MARS ATTACKS JUDGE DREDD, and SAMURAI JACK this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 December, 2013, 11:10:46 PM
How pish was The Sky King?! It took the hero's a dozen chapters to kill off The Deep Sea King, now The New Flesh from Videodrome turns up and wipes out TSK. OPM is quite unconventional. :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 December, 2013, 01:01:26 PM
I like how One Punch-Man manages to lampoon not only American style super heroes, but Japanese conventions as well. Like 'Rank'. In World Trigger (and many MANY other manga) it's a way to show character progress and the characters and plot take it seriously. But in OPM, it's just pure bullshit. 

Now we've got absurd levels of power creep ala Dragon Ball Z and it's imitators.

I love it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 December, 2013, 01:18:47 PM
I think my favourite aspect is yet to come, I've been reading ahead via the web comic from One himself. You'll know when it happens, but it's hilarious.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 December, 2013, 02:19:01 PM
Weekly Shonen Jump #4/#5 - The final six contestants for the manga entry competition are up. Only read Sweat Boy so far. Marginally entertaining. No festive One Punch-Man makes me sad though. It's the perfect story for that. Bleach was pretty messed up this week as well.

Samurai Jack #3 - Consistently fun and entertaining and a joy to read. Really needs to set up more plot threads though and soon.

Doctor Who winter annual 2013 - IDW end their run on the licensed series with probably the greatest of their output. Second best Who comic of the year after Hunters of the Burning Stone.

Robotech / Ultron #1 - Keeping expectations modest about this though really hoping it surprises me.

Dropped The Maxx Maxximised, Grindhouse, and Rocket Girl this month. Bring on Revolutionary War and Rogue Trooper in 2014.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 December, 2013, 04:53:48 PM
Oh man I don't have any context for the Soul Reaper characters in Bleach. But that was a really entertaining fight scene this issue and last.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 December, 2013, 10:07:50 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 25 December, 2013, 02:19:01 PM
Dropped The Maxx Maxximised, Grindhouse, and Rocket Girl this month...

I've a drop this month but its not The Maxx. Really enjoyed the first couple of issues, or more accurately was intrigued enough to defo come back for more. Its pretty rough around the edges but very very interesting and different. My drop is Pretty Deadly. Its too much effort but without any real hook, intrigue or characters to pull me back to to find out what the heck is going on.

A couple more teeter on the edge. East of West 8 has solidified some concerns I have with the comic. Its a very good comic, full of ideas and scope. Its problem however is its all so BIG. Death rides, leaders of the world plot but who grounds it? No one and that's a real problem. I'm really starting to wonder about this one. Batman 26... hmm has Snyder got anything new to give. I hope so as this far into the run I'd prefer not to have to bail... but. Elsewhere a couple of disappointing mini's finish, very much less than the sum of their respective parts, with issue 4 of both Mars Attacks vs Judge Dredd and Rocketeer and The Spirit. Animal Man 26 takes a curious tangent, one that doesn't feel necessary or welcome. Still with 3 issues to go this one has me to the end.

Hinterkind 3 comfortably pulls the series through my typical 3 issue trial into an ongoing. Elsewhere all is well with The Victories 7, FBP 6, Lazarus 5, Three 3, Sex 9, Wonder Woman 26, FF 15, The Massive 18. As ever though Si Spurrier wins the day with a nice X-Men Legacy 21 and a frankly sublime ending in Six Gun Gorilla 6, one of the best mini's I've read for an age.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 01 January, 2014, 01:19:59 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 December, 2013, 10:07:50 PM
Batman 26... hmm has Snyder got anything new to give. I hope so as this far into the run I'd prefer not to have to bail... but.

There's a lot to enjoy about this run, but I'll admit I'm growing slightly weary with 'Zero Year'.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 07 January, 2014, 12:11:31 AM
Well 2000AD is sublime, so I wont need to cover that.

But WSJ? I nearly smashed my Ipad on the ground when i saw this weeks Nisokoi. You had me for 5 chapters dude! Don't do this to me!

Oh, and Seraph was cool this week. So thats and improvements. Skipping Naruto all together now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 January, 2014, 05:42:20 AM
*phew missed a few weeks*

My Digital Pulls for 1/8/14

2000 AD 1863 - Pretty solid line-up here at the start of the new year!
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE 9 - Perhaps one of the best super-hero series on the stands right now.
STAR WARS 13 - The first twelve issues of this series were some of the finest Space Opera comics of 2013. Good job Brian Woods, good job.
THE WALKING DEAD 119 - My brief interest revival in Walking Dead seems to be waning again.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 6/7 - Fat issue with everything except Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (oh no, what a loss...). But we get double Nisokoi too. So... at least we've got One-Piece, Toriko, Blue Exorcist, Seraphp of The End, One-Punch Man, and hell... even Bleach is entertaining right now! Good stuff.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP - OBATA SPECIAL - With WSJ off again next week they're apparently using the launch of All You Need is Kill to fill the gap instead. Which is kind of nice. I'm really stoked about this series. Need me some serious sci-fi manga.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 January, 2014, 09:37:13 AM
Three purchases for me tomorrow;

Afterlife With Archie 3; why comic fans arent screaming from rooftops about how good this is I don't know. Trust me people- its worth a shot.
Detective Comics 27; havent read an issue of Detective since pre-Nu 52. Could be an overpriced vapid whale, could be a brilliant celebration of the Dark Knight by top creators. We'll see...
All New X-Factor 1; PAD is back! An all new team and direction, looks very intersting. Plus, only 2 Euro in my LCS. I cannot resist.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 January, 2014, 10:18:46 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 January, 2014, 09:37:13 AM
Detective Comics 27; havent read an issue of Detective since pre-Nu 52. Could be an overpriced vapid whale, could be a brilliant celebration of the Dark Knight by top creators. We'll see...

So is this the place to discuss that Frank Miller cover... or is that a can of worms (or cat food) best left unopened?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 January, 2014, 10:26:31 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 07 January, 2014, 10:18:46 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 January, 2014, 09:37:13 AM
Detective Comics 27; havent read an issue of Detective since pre-Nu 52. Could be an overpriced vapid whale, could be a brilliant celebration of the Dark Knight by top creators. We'll see...

So is this the place to discuss that Frank Miller cover... or is that a can of worms (or cat food) best left unopened?

What, you mean this one?
It's the cover I ordered- I think it's pretty good actually.

If this is the kind of image that courts 'controversy' we all really need to get out more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 January, 2014, 10:28:05 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 January, 2014, 10:26:31 AM
If this is the kind of image that courts 'controversy' we all really need to get out more.

We hang around here, of course we bloody do!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 January, 2014, 10:29:19 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 07 January, 2014, 10:28:05 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 January, 2014, 10:26:31 AM
If this is the kind of image that courts 'controversy' we all really need to get out more.

We hang around here, of course we bloody do!

Touche
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 07 January, 2014, 11:02:06 AM
It's not bad actually.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 January, 2014, 09:05:32 PM
Wow Hawkmonger, you weren't kidding about Nisokoi being all kinds of creepy garbage this week. Fanservice, the last refuge of a mediocre product.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 January, 2014, 08:22:03 AM
Fan service really discourages me into telling people I read manga, many seem to stereotype (not entirely unduely) that younger readers are only in it for the tits. I am not. I despise fan service. It reduces a readership to the lowest common denominator and panders to the most undesirable demography.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 January, 2014, 10:43:47 PM
My Digital Pulls for 01/15/14

2000 AD 1864 - Current line up is okay. Dredd is shaping up to be amazing, Strontium Dog is going to the darkest places of war, and Grey Area has the makings of a good short action thriller. But ABC Warriors is bogged down the past again (instead of looking to the future) and Usysess Sweet manages to make 'craziness' seem almost predictable.
ASTRO CITY 8 - Current arc is full of twists and turns. About time Winged Glory got some more spotlight on her. My only worry is Busiek is a man writing about feminists issues. Which can get problematic very fast in the wrong hands.
EGOS 1 - I should be dropping comics, but I want to give this one a try. I've never read anything by Stewart Moore, but this looks interesting.
MEGA MAN 33 - I will say this about Ian Flynn, he knows how to make you care about characters you instinctively know are 'safe' in the context of their comic. Mega Man sacrificed everything last issue, you know its not permanent, but it feels like it could be!
PROPHET 42 - Seems to be drawing on more Liefeld concepts then before, but in an accessible way.
SAVAGE DRAGON ARCHIVES Vol. 3 - I'll believe it when I see it! But I have a feeling its legit. Curious if it will have a digital release, or be print only. This chunk of reprints will fill in the last bit of Savage Dragon I haven't read yet.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 256 - Actually came out digitally last week. Concluded the current arc, which spent a good 5 issues reestablishing the status quo and reintroducing the cast. It was a bit leisurely, but it was never boring and quite emotional at points (the stuff with Bunny and Antoine). Thing have changed a bit after a shift in reality, and it could show DC a few things on how to actually soft reboot a universe.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 13 January, 2014, 11:06:54 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 January, 2014, 10:43:47 PM
EGOS 1 - I should be dropping comics, but I want to give this one a try. I've never read anything by Stewart Moore, but this looks interesting.

This sounds interesting, be sure to let us know how it goes The Adventurer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 14 January, 2014, 01:16:24 PM
Another trio for me tomorrow;

Miracleman 1; doubt I'm the only one here picking this up...
Superior Spider-Man 25; It's been a fun ride, but the 8 Euro per month cost was not just chafing, but scarring. Good that's it's going out on top. It'll certainly give me an extra few quid to play with every month for other titles. Very unsure if I'll pick up Amazing when it re-starts, and I have absolutely no interest in a continuation of Superior with another character taking the role.
Wraith: Welcome To Christmasland 3; Solid IDW mini by Joe Hill- who could say no?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 January, 2014, 01:38:56 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 14 January, 2014, 01:16:24 PM

Miracleman 1; doubt I'm the only one here picking this up...


Funnily enough I've been thinking about this one (well that's not really a surprise). I read the story back in the day and remember really enjoying it and I'm really looking forward to getting it again. I think however I'm going to force myself to be patient. At $4.99 there is a heck of a lot of filler in the comic I think only 14 pages of 'the good stuff' included in a 64 page comic. Now don't get me wrong I'm sure a lot of the other content will be very readable but its not really want I'm after. So I think I'll trade wait...

... or maybe not as the hardcover out in May of what I assume is the first third of 'The Original Writers' stuff (which of course I shouldn't be reading as I read Grant Morrison stuff too... but I digress) is £22.50 before discount if you go that route, for 128 pages, of what I assume will be mainly the good stuff. Given that the trade will probably therefore be at £12 - £14 for a similar amount of content its still not a great deal... but it is better. If I'm feeling very brave I might hold out to see what future variations appear when Marvel have milked it as much as they can (can't blame them for that in their context).

ALL that said if its in my bag (my LCS sometimes does that which I often appreciate) I know I'll buckle at the till...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 14 January, 2014, 02:18:52 PM
The problem with Miracleman is that it is costly/difficult to get hold of currently so whilst this latest offering might be a little expensive, it is still better than trying to get stuff off ebay and such.  Also, I copied a link in another thread (forget which one now) which shows that the colouring on this latest version is probably the finest there has been.  I wouldn't mind if it was still in it's original b&w but some of the previous colour jobs have not been great, so at least Marvel are putting in the effort.

I will be picking up the hardcover when it comes out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 January, 2014, 02:45:04 PM
It's a trades sleeper for me as well i'm afraid. Looks succulent but I just  cant justify it ATM.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 14 January, 2014, 03:17:38 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 14 January, 2014, 01:16:24 PM
Superior Spider-Man 25; It's been a fun ride, but the 8 Euro per month cost was not just chafing, but scarring. Good that's it's going out on top. It'll certainly give me an extra few quid to play with every month for other titles. Very unsure if I'll pick up Amazing when it re-starts, and I have absolutely no interest in a continuation of Superior with another character taking the role.

Loved the hell out of Superior run so I'm not one that will be glad to see this end, big Spidey fan though so will continue to pull whatever Spider-Man books Marvel put out (have to say it's the sole thing from Marvel I follow!)

Don't contribute much to this thread anymore as I keep losing track of what is landing when or what I've got on order. First world problems eh.

Miraclemen was pricier than I was expecting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 14 January, 2014, 03:35:40 PM
Anybody missing their fix of Simon Fraser should order up Grindhouse (doors open at midnight) #3 & #4 for some great Dante-esque ladies and fights art. The bad-gal even looks like the spit of lulu. Bobbins-to-okay story, great art.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 January, 2014, 06:28:21 PM
I dropped Grindhouse after #2. I complained about a drop in quality when in retrospect I was just out of Machete Kills and the two merged in my slightly drunken stupor. Those Fraser pages do look lovely, but hopefully they will be collected also. They seem to have shifted enough copies to justify it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 14 January, 2014, 09:39:38 PM
Grindhouse wasn't really on my radar, and I do remember Hawk mentioning he was dropping it after a coupla issues a few weeks back further strengthening my desire not to read it, but damn; gotta get those Simon Fraser issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 January, 2014, 09:19:18 PM
Don't you just love it when your haul is almost perfect. Its only a small one and its taken me since Saturday to get around to reading it but its done now and it was a delight.

I've discussed the fact that I'm enjoying Hinterkind elsewhere today and issue 4 is no exception, though it did take me a few pages to get my head around who was whom etc. Its nice adventure yarn. Three 4 was superb action and set up a thrilling finale. Jonah Hex 26 has a truly awful cover, which I think might be a tribute to the old DC rpg Hex adventure. Whats inside however continues to defy my expectation making JH a regular character in the DC should be horrible but he's such a strong character under Jimmy and Justin it really works. Its kinda like Brave and the Bold with Jonah not Batman and that's an incredibly enjoyable idea.

FBP 7 is the end of a fun short and this book continues to be a delight. The Victories 8 excels as ever, you never quite know whats going to happen as the cover lone says. Fatale 19 another winner.

Can't be bothered to pick a best of this haul as they were all so good BUT I'll make special mention of The Saviors 1 as its a fantastic first issue, setting things up nicely while adding a lovely dose of action and adventure. J Bone's art is glorious as ever it is. This would be an unqualified success of a first issue if it wasn't for the fact that James Robinson has fooled me recently with a great first issue that ended up not really going anywhere too interest so we'll have to see, but what a start.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 January, 2014, 08:46:25 AM
Gotta say, EGOs was pretty good. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but its got a bit of a Legion of Super-Heroes vibe with a distopian future slant. Since Legion is cancelled, and Hypernaturals concluded... I think I'll be sticking with this one!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 January, 2014, 04:40:49 PM
A few collected edition pick ups....

D.Gray-Man Omnibus vol. 2
Shimura
Watamote vol. 1
Lone Wolf and Cub Omnibus vol.2
Shingeki No Kyojin vol's. 4-7
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec: Pteror over Paris/ The Eiffel Tower Demon
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 18 January, 2014, 10:08:51 PM
I continue to get these comics:

2000AD (digital)
The Megazine (digital)
Animal Man  (digital)
Swamp Thing (digital)
All Star Western (digital)

At the comic shop today I was able to pick up:

Dept. Of Monsterology #2
Revolutionary War: Alpha #1.

I have read the first five and they were largely good. I've yet to read the last two but enjoyed Dept. Of....#1. I was also please to read my comic book guy had read it and he said it was "awesome". I'm the only customer who buys this comic (unsurprisingly he had never heard of it until I ordered it) so I'm chuffed to make a new convert. Not sure he'll buy it himself though as I got the impression he read mine before I got my pass on it.

As for RW: Alpha I ordered RW as it seemed interesting although I'm only acquainted with the character Captain Britain, and only him from Alan Moore's treatment. Nicely surprised both first 2 issues were already available. (The second had sold out Iunfortunately. But more are due.)

Shows my age that I was a tad shocked at the £3.00 price tag of each issue. Probably should have trade waited really but as a series of one shots I wasn't sure they'd be collected.
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 January, 2014, 02:06:22 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 18 January, 2014, 10:08:51 PM
Shows my age that I was a tad shocked at the £3.00 price tag of each issue. Probably should have trade waited really but as a series of one shots I wasn't sure they'd be collected.

I've been buying the digital codes from the $3.99 Marvel books for a dollar a piece (roughly 60p) off people who buy the physical book but have no interest in redeeming the code. If you link your marvel account with your comixology account you can read them over there.

Something worth looking into if you're already digital. There's a thread on reddit and bleedingcool among other places. People are happy to set up a subscription as such so they'll continue to send the codes through as they get them. I got both of the revolutionary wars and bunch of this weeks' Marvel books this way.
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 20 January, 2014, 12:28:41 AM

Aren't the digital codes a non-transfersble access right - meaning selling / selling is piracy?

Not an accusation, more a query. Would seem from an IP perspective to grant more is unnecessary and loosens control of sales.


Quote from: sheldipez on 19 January, 2014, 02:06:22 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 18 January, 2014, 10:08:51 PM
Shows my age that I was a tad shocked at the £3.00 price tag of each issue. Probably should have trade waited really but as a series of one shots I wasn't sure they'd be collected.

I've been buying the digital codes from the $3.99 Marvel books for a dollar a piece (roughly 60p) off people who buy the physical book but have no interest in redeeming the code. If you link your marvel account with your comixology account you can read them over there.

Something worth looking into if you're already digital. There's a thread on reddit and bleedingcool among other places. People are happy to set up a subscription as such so they'll continue to send the codes through as they get them. I got both of the revolutionary wars and bunch of this weeks' Marvel books this way.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 January, 2014, 01:49:55 AM
He's talking about the redeemable codes that come with print comics. They might be non-transferable, but there is no way to enforce who redeems the codes after the initial purchase.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 20 January, 2014, 02:17:25 AM
Yes I understand, am just querying the rights involved. If it's non-transferable then what's being advocated is straight forward copyright violation. Do the codes come with any blurb?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 January, 2014, 07:38:33 AM
Digital Pulls for 01/22/14

2000 AD 1865 - Judge Dredd: Titan has the feeling of a modern classic, but I'm a bit hung up on the poor representation of Titan as it actually is. Titan is a really cool solar system body! Here its pretty much portrayed as just 'Mars like'.
VINLAND SAGA Vol.2 - Actually, I haven't finished Vol.1 yet. But I'm really enjoying what I've read so far. Fantastic artwork.
THE WALKING DEAD 120 - Behind a month, not too eager to get caught up. Will eventually I'm sure.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 8 - We're back to our regularly scheduled weekly anthology after a few weeks of release weirdness. Lack of Toriko, One-Punch Man, and All You Need is Kill made this return issue kind of weak for me. One-Piece, Bleach, World Trigger, and Seraph (though Seraph seems to have fallen into some very obnoxious cliche traps. But manages to be a little bit self-aware about it I guess...) manage to keep things from being a complete wash.

Kind of a lite week this week. Which is actually good news for once. So broke.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 January, 2014, 08:40:33 AM
A bloody i'll timed dental accident (see the impediments thread) means i'll be laying of any none sub comics for a while, leaving only the tooth (hahahahahfuckme) and WSJ for the rest of the month. Sorry Samurai Jack, Revolutionary War and Voltron/Robotech.  :'(

Searph can't seem to decide what it's longevity is going to be. One minuet it's tacking months to work out back story, next minuet it's rushing character 'development' in the space of weeks. Art's still nice but was the shower scene really needed?

One Piece's current arc is being adapted to screen as we speak also.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 January, 2014, 09:30:34 AM
QuoteA bloody i'll timed dental accident (see the impediments thread) means i'll be laying of any none sub comics for a while, leaving only the tooth (hahahahahfuckme) and WSJ for the rest of the month. Sorry Samurai Jack, Revolutionary War and Voltron/Robotech.

Oh dear. I actually crashed my car in snow conditions a few weeks ago, and I'm still dealing with the financial fallout from that. So I totally can relate.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 21 January, 2014, 09:42:22 AM
Sorry to hear about yer troubles boys...

As for new comic day-
An upcoming brick of goodness for me tomorrow;

Judge Dredd: Mega City Two 1 (As we've discussed at length, it looks like 5 issues of pure Zarjaz).
Unwritten: Apocalypse 1 (Vertigo's greatest current series returns for a year-long run. Dead excited.)
All New X-Factor 2 (Two weeks since issue 1, eh Marvel? Even the mighty PAD can become a victim of my remorseless scythe- I'm giving this to issue 4 to decide. Ironically, if it was a clear, monthly schedule I wouldn't even consider dropping it).
Batman 27 (The arc is treading water, but the creative team have me on board; in sickness and health).
Origin II 2 (I was quite pleasantly surprised by the first issue. Gillen delivered for me, and the artwork was simply beautiful. Will likely see this through its 5 issue arc).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 21 January, 2014, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 14 January, 2014, 01:38:56 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 14 January, 2014, 01:16:24 PM

Miracleman 1; doubt I'm the only one here picking this up...


Funnily enough I've been thinking about this one (well that's not really a surprise). I read the story back in the day and remember really enjoying it and I'm really looking forward to getting it again. I think however I'm going to force myself to be patient. At $4.99 there is a heck of a lot of filler in the comic I think only 14 pages of 'the good stuff' included in a 64 page comic. Now don't get me wrong I'm sure a lot of the other content will be very readable but its not really want I'm after. So I think I'll trade wait...

... or maybe not as the hardcover out in May of what I assume is the first third of 'The Original Writers' stuff (which of course I shouldn't be reading as I read Grant Morrison stuff too... but I digress) is £22.50 before discount if you go that route, for 128 pages, of what I assume will be mainly the good stuff. Given that the trade will probably therefore be at £12 - £14 for a similar amount of content its still not a great deal... but it is better. If I'm feeling very brave I might hold out to see what future variations appear when Marvel have milked it as much as they can (can't blame them for that in their context).

ALL that said if its in my bag (my LCS sometimes does that which I often appreciate) I know I'll buckle at the till...

Was in my local FP at the weekend and they had a load of these on the shelf.  They clearly ordered BIG as I cannot remember the last time I have seen so many copies of a comic.  I had a quick peruse and it looks like it contains some older coloured stuff, then the solid gold Alan Moore re-coloured stuff (which did look impressive), then some text based articles and finally some even older b&w reprints.  I have to say overall I wasn't too impressed and I'm a lot more nervous now about how the hardback is going to turn out.  :-\
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 January, 2014, 01:33:07 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 21 January, 2014, 01:21:48 PM

Miracleman 1; doubt I'm the only one here picking this up...


Was in my local FP at the weekend and they had a load of these on the shelf.  They clearly ordered BIG as I cannot remember the last time I have seen so many copies of a comic.  I had a quick peruse and it looks like it contains some older coloured stuff, then the solid gold Alan Moore re-coloured stuff (which did look impressive), then some text based articles and finally some even older b&w reprints.  I have to say overall I wasn't too impressed and I'm a lot more nervous now about how the hardback is going to turn out.  :-\
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Ha! Maybe the trick will be waiting for it all to be done then buying the whole series form £1 bins when its finished!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 21 January, 2014, 01:36:20 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 January, 2014, 01:33:07 PM
Ha! Maybe the trick will be waiting for it all to be done then buying the whole series form £1 bins when its finished!

I genuinely could have saved myself 150 Euro with Before Watchmen using that tactic!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 21 January, 2014, 05:19:22 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 21 January, 2014, 01:36:20 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 January, 2014, 01:33:07 PM
Ha! Maybe the trick will be waiting for it all to be done then buying the whole series form £1 bins when its finished!

I genuinely could have saved myself 150 Euro with Before Watchmen using that tactic!

HaHa  :lol:

Yeah, this time next year they will be using them as chip-paper!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 January, 2014, 09:40:13 PM
Well for the second time on the bounce another great haul. Okay pound for pound not quite as good as last time but still pretty damned fine. Okay the let down is once again Batman (27). Year Zero is just plain dragging - do we need to see Bats put throught the ringer yet again, do we need over long scenes revealing character points we've guess already and had confirmed about two panels into the 'reveal' Christ that Gordon bit was not profound, not interesting and about 90% too long, do we need more 'telling' 'character driven' chats between Bruce and Alfred? No, no, no. The worst of it is this comic is making me fall into bad habits. I'm so far into the run I can't see myself letting the series go as I kinda hope it'll pick up to were it was before. Seven issues into this story, five to go... am I really going to stick this out in the hope its picks up at the other end? Will it work better read as one. Will it work better when the series is read as a whole. The trouble is I have a horrible feeling I'll be around to find out!

Animal Man 27 may have similar problems but with only 2 more issues to go sticking around ain't a biggie and I suspect the pay-off will be worth it and to be honest while the last 2 or 3 issues haven't been stella they've been far from bad. Just not as good as this series has been at times.

Rocket Girl 3 was at the tipping point, everything gets three issues before I decide to stick or twist and I was reading this thinking its not doing enough BUT got to the end and thought... well actually I kinda really really want to know more about whats going on. Good sign. Might give the first three issues a quick re-read to make sure but I think I'm sticking with this.

Elsewhere we have winners all round, well art in X-Men Legacy 22 aside, this book deserves a bloody brilliant artist, instead we get the lukewarm bland, mush that is Khoi Pham. Everything looks like its in soft focus, not a fan, which is a shame as as I've said before Si Spurrier is on blindin' form of late and love this book. FF 16 does that trickiest of tricks and give us a stella ending, just great and I'm really looking forward to giving this series a re-read now its done. Wonder Woman 27 and Sex 10 both have great episodes, really enjoyed both. I think I'd give The Massive 19 comic of the haul normally with one of the best parts of whats been a very enjoyable series BUT I think we'll give that honour to The Maxx 3, no re-read needed for this one to get past the three issue barrier, but it might get one anyway as this book has so much too it that I suspect a re-read would give me a completely new slant on whats actually going on, a subsequent one another etc etc. Not cos it loses you, it does that great and incredibly hard, trick of giving you a coherent story while at the same time making you pretty certain you aren't really getting it and there's things in there to explore further that will help. Loving this and can safely see why some think of it as a bit of an overlooked classic.

Happy times in Taylor's Titles Turf.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 January, 2014, 03:38:40 AM
My Digital Pulls for 1/29/14

2000 AD 1866 - Dredd's twist last week was so obvious I missed it. I can't wait to see where that goes. Strontium Dog continues to be excellent, going to some potentially dark places. I'm liking this evolution of Johnny Alpha a lot.
EAST OF WEST 9 - This series is strange. Not just because of how gonzo weird it is (and it is). But I often forget why I enjoy it, and then I pick up the latest issue and its just sublime. Ultimately I feel it doesn't move very fast, and throws a lot of characters and motivations at us. And not a lot of payoff yet. But. It stays fresh. So I stick with it.
FABLES 137 - Things seem to be going well for Rose Red and the revival of Camelot. I wonder how its all going tits up.
INVINCIBLE 108 - The delay between issues is really starting to get annoying. The preview I read made the relationship breakdown between Mark and Eve a bit hamfisted. Recent solicitations suggest a big break-up in the future. I hope not.
SAGA 18 - You know your series is good when the PREVIEW ends on a cliffhanger and you can't wait to see what happens next.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION-ONE 98 - I feel like things are heading to a wrap a little quickly. But its still solid.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 9 - Great line-up this week. Only Toriko missing, but it'll be back next week. Also sees the release of the winner of the Create a Manga contest from last year. I have to admit, I forgot to read the entries and vote. So this is a new story for me.

Pound for Pound one of the more stacked comic weeks in a while.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 January, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
Miracleman 2; Still haven't got round to reading the first issue of this re-release yet. This one has more Moore, Alan Davis, and is two quid cheaper- result.
Saga 18; I'm a few issues behind on the read pile, but sticking with this stellar comic.
Transformers Regeneration One 98; Hurtling towards its climax, maybe at a bit too close to breakneck speed, as The Adventurer mentions. I'm slightly puzzled as to why Furman introduced Jhiaxus as a major player so late in the game- there were more than enough (literally decades long) plot threads to carry this to its conclusion.
Superior Spider-Man 26; Also heading to a conclusion- I'll enjoy Otto's last few issues at the helm.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 January, 2014, 10:02:51 AM
I'm slightly puzzled as to why Furman introduced Jhiaxus as a major player so late in the game.
Quote
Indeed, [spoiler]Primus barely had time to shove the information into Rodimus's head before the guy just showed up on Cybertron's doorstep. I mean, fate and all that, but it had almost no build up. And there's all this other stuff still going on.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 January, 2014, 10:17:22 AM
Did a cheecky and got Judge Dredd Mega-City 2 despite my restrictions. Enjoyed it but that has it's own thread to disscuss. Also, all IDW Dredd series are currently on sale on Comixology atm.

In the Jump we got the winner of the International Manga Competition, El Viento Del Norte. A kinda sorta cowboy whatsy me call it. I liked it. Great talent from the young contributer and hope they go onto bigger than better tings.

All You Need is Kill still has flabbergastingly good art, as does One-Punch Man and Bleach. Fujitora openly declaring war on the Donquixote pirates behind the fleet admirals back is a great occurrence in One Piece as well. Once again it's only YuGiOh, Nisokoi and Naruto that let the side down but I'm glancing over em by this point. Still, 170 pages for 50p is the best value comic on the market when everything else is gold.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 28 January, 2014, 10:23:49 AM
May be a dumb idea but would WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 1 a good point to jump on to this ? How new reader friendly is the current line up, some of these have long history so was cautious to jump on but if we're only 9 issues in of current line up then I may check it out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 January, 2014, 10:33:48 AM
Weekly Shonen Jump has a free starter pack containing chapters one of Jaco, One-Punch Man, Seraph of the End, World Trigger and All You Need is Kill. Thats probably the best place to start. This weeks issue has chapter two of AYNIS but everything else is surprisingly easy to get into. Well, maybe not Naruto but i'm over that by this point.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 January, 2014, 10:44:32 AM
Its my experience that Manga in general doesn't follow any kind of 'Jumping On Point' design philosophy. Like at all. Stories go and go and go. And if you want to get on board, either you pick up the latest issue and just wing-it. Or you collect the collected material until you're caught up and can follow it weekly. This is a bit problematic for series like One-Piece that are 700+ episodes at this point.

Its a bit annoying actually, but its just not in the comic culture apparently.

My advice? Jump is so cheap it can't hurt to just jump in. 'Issue 1' (which is just issue 1 of this year's volume) is as good a place as any. Each series does have a recap blub, which can help. But expect to spend a few weeks confused as certain story arcs finish, and new ones pick up.

Some series are more episodic then others. One Punch Man is pretty straight forward, All You Need is Kill is new, Seraph of the End is pretty new, World Trigger isn't hard to get into and new from last year, Toriko is starting a brand new arc... its a crap shoot to where your tastes are going to land you. But there's a lot of variety to be found.

You might want to give the Starter Pack a go (http://www.vizmanga.com/reader/1140), to get a little taste of what you're in for. It presents some of the more accessible recent installments from recent months. Might help you.


My only advice is this. I started reading 2000 AD with Prog 1400. I started reading Savage Dragon with issue 90. I started reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with the first issue of the 4th volume of the Mirage Studios run. I started reading Usagi Yojimbo with issue 120-something. I started reading Sonic the Hedgehog with 221. I've never been afraid of jumping into something midstream. And I'm almost always rewarded for it. Your mileage may vary.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 28 January, 2014, 11:05:53 AM
Checking that site out there's now an android weekly app, which there wasn't the last time I looked into this, so that sure makes it an easy decision.

That's tonight reading sorted when I get the little shits kids to bed, big cheers both!
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 28 January, 2014, 05:19:44 PM
Or maybe not... aparently the android app doesn't support 10 inch tablets.

Nevermind then.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 28 January, 2014, 09:34:13 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 28 January, 2014, 10:44:32 AMI started reading Usagi Yojimbo with issue 120-something.

I picked an really late issue of that as well and that's how I got hooked too.
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 January, 2014, 09:38:04 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 28 January, 2014, 05:19:44 PM
Or maybe not... aparently the android app doesn't support 10 inch tablets.

Nevermind then.
Well thats rubbish. It works on my tiny Galaxy Ace so their is nor reason why it shouldn't work on a tablet. >:(
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 28 January, 2014, 10:51:00 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 28 January, 2014, 09:38:04 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 28 January, 2014, 05:19:44 PM
Or maybe not... aparently the android app doesn't support 10 inch tablets.

Nevermind then.
Well thats rubbish. It works on my tiny Galaxy Ace so their is nor reason why it shouldn't work on a tablet. >:(

The response from the developer was you can get the app through the amazon android app but that only if you're in the us (the Shonen app simply doesnt show on the uk amazon app or if you're logged in with uk account).

Crazy that they would block it standard google android app. But there you go.
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 28 January, 2014, 11:11:08 PM
Jumped through some stupid hoops to get this onto the tablet. The shonen app can be installed to my galaxy 4 so I did that then downloaded an apk extractor which extracts the actual installer and mailed that across to the tablet and installed it from there. Insane. Dont they want money?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 January, 2014, 11:23:15 PM
Madness indeed! Sorry you had so much trouble. Clearly they still need to smooth out the edges on google devices.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 January, 2014, 12:58:35 AM
But its working now, yes?
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 29 January, 2014, 07:06:28 AM
Yes working fine including purchasing issues. Read the latest #1 and that's a whole lot of content for your money. Dunno how they manage that but I'll be continuing onwards with it, all pretty easy to pick up bar Naruto. Didn't have the foggiest what was going on there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 January, 2014, 07:56:55 AM
They manage it because it's licensed. Which is cheaper then creating original content. Also they have good circulation numbers, and the manga publishing model puts more emphases on selling collected editions, not the anthology itself. There are limits, English Jump has to pay royalties to manga creators directly based on sales numbers. Which does put a cap on how much they can license. But their not there yet I don't think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 January, 2014, 08:11:26 AM
Well if thats the case they can afford to license Claymore once a month! I want my fantasy manga dammit!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 January, 2014, 08:39:39 AM
Could be a violence thing (I haven't read Claymore, but the impression that I get is it's pretty violent?) But between Toriko, One Punch Man, All You Need is Kill, Seraph, and Blue Exorcist... maybe that's not it after all. Or maybe English Jump has been drifting toward a more 'mature' slant. Maybe we'll see Claymore someday, it is a Shueisha published series after all and licensed by Viz already.

Personally? I want Jojo's Bizarre Adventure! But I hear its notoriously hard to translate and runs into all kind of copyright and trademark issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 January, 2014, 09:22:54 AM
Claymore is very much in the same vein as Berserk and Vinland Saga. A hyper violent fantasy epic with more than it's fair share of gore. But seeing how gruesome the first chapter of AYNIK was I agree that I don't think the violence is the issue. Lets see what the nest eleven months brings us, AYNIK is only a finite series after all.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 January, 2014, 11:37:34 AM
I love it when you folks start to talk your Shonen Jump talk. Its like you're speaking a secret language I don't understand and underlines the fact that I need to investigate more Manga (should that be Mangas?).

Currently reading Shigeru Mizuki's 'Onward towards our noble deaths' and that only serves as another reminder that there's a whole world of comics I'm still not exploring... mind when I think I'll get the time to do that escapes me entirely!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 January, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
Talking Shonen Jump here is like me talking 2000 AD anywhere else.  :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2014, 08:25:47 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 26 January, 2014, 09:40:13 PM

Rocket Girl 3 was at the tipping point, everything gets three issues before I decide to stick or twist and I was reading this thinking its not doing enough BUT got to the end and thought... well actually I kinda really really want to know more about whats going on. Good sign. Might give the first three issues a quick re-read to make sure but I think I'm sticking with this.


Did that and wonder what the hell I was worried about. Its like the fun romping parts of Zot! ... well in reverse I guess. its just great fun comics, with a nice physics mystery edge. On re-read this one has flown past the 3 issue barrier and no mistake.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 February, 2014, 08:54:31 AM
Just gone through the last ten or so issues of Weekly Shonen Jump, I've found the likes of Nisekoi, One-Punch Man, Seraph of the End, World Trigger, Blue Exorcist to be instantly readable and very enjoyable.

Where as One Piece, Naruto (which is also the most fugly manga I've ever seen), Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal is incomprehensible (or just mind numbingly dull as far as Yu-Gi-Oh is concerned, but I expected as much for something that is based on a card game) jumping this far into their stories, the synopsis doesn't help one bit, I've no idea who is who, what they're talking about, what they're trying to achieve. I look forward to those story arcs finishing on the off chance they do some more set-up, otherwise they're now a skim read (or skip entirely for Naruto and Yu-Gi-Oh).

Dragonball is enjoyable as it ever was but gains nothing from being in colour and the font they use makes it look like it was lettered in MS paint.

Not to come across as overly negative though, its a cracking anthology and can't wait for more All You Need is Kill.

Oh and I thought the judges where harsh on El Viento Del Norte, the art was way better than anything in Naruto.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 February, 2014, 10:04:52 AM
Bleach and Naruto are, or at least I believe I've been told, are in their final arcs and on their way to their final conclusions. So don't expect things to improve much between those two. That said they may hang around for years yet.

And yeah, Naruto's biggest problem is its artwork makes following its action really REALLY hard. Also there are a billion characters. And none of them ever stay dead. Trouble is, I KNOW Masashi Kishimoto is capable of better. Viz published a few one-offs of his last year (Mario and Bench) , and their were actually pretty good! Unfortunately I don't believe the issues in question are available for sale any more (annoying!)

One-Piece may yet grow on you, as it did me. But its also got a big cast and a lot of pathos to sift through. Though its much easier to tell who the good guys are from the bad.


My main issue with El Viento Del Norte is that I felt like I read it before. Like in Gun Blaze West (http://www.vizmanga.com/reader/1818?free_preview=1). Other then that, its was generally competent in art.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 February, 2014, 10:11:10 AM
I thought that was case for both of them, can't really expect to jump into chapter 700 or whatever of something and pick it up with ease. There's some creature designs and layouts within Naruto that look good but majority of it looks like it was scribbed down in one pass with a biro, human heads can be all different shape n sizes with a touch of cross-eyedness to boot. The whole thing feels like it was drawn on a deadline.

I've went back to read Nisekoi, Seraph of the End, World Trigger from the beginning as I've really enjoyed those. Nisekoi surprised me the most as never expected to like anything in that sub-genre.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 February, 2014, 10:20:17 AM
QuoteThe whole thing feels like it was drawn on a deadline.
I'm not an expert, but manga creators work on really REALLY tight deadlines. Like... delivered the day before going to press tight. It can be pretty nuts!


Oh and...

Toriko's been on break, and if you read any of it it would have been the tail end of the last arc, but did you get any kind of impression on that one? Its back this week with a brand new arc.

I enjoy Toriko quite a bit. Its a bit crazy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 February, 2014, 10:37:59 AM
I've heard about tight deadlines and how overworked they have for often very little financial rewards (and speaking of which I really liked Bakuman that was in the special one off WSJ issue, that centres around two young kids that aim to do their own manga, one of which who's Uncle was a Manga creator, who we're told either worked himself to death or committed suicide after lack of success, it's by creators of Death Note so I'm sure some of this is based on their experiences working on that series.) but nothing else feels like it was drawn in rush, uber detailed backgrounds among most of the stuff in there or just sheer detail in One Piece - so much going on in most panels.

I've not really fully grasped Toriko but unlike the other long running series' in there it's still enjoyable and made me laugh out loud a few times (the chapter where they're all telling Toriko about their favorite meals for example) so I yeah, more of that please!

WSJ really is insane value; glad it's got an Android app at long last so I can jump on with this thing after so long!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 February, 2014, 05:47:30 PM
One Piece is a grower. I love it, one of my first comic books and as silly as it is I find it so fun each week I wouldn't give it up if I wanted. Same goes for Bleach actually.

Sad thing is I know both Naruto and Niskoi have potential. Kishimoto has done some great one shots that I think deserve the anthology collected edition treatment (Mario was great).

Bakuman is great, and that uncle character is as analogue for Obata more so than the main characters are, though parts of their life are incorporated into the story.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 04 February, 2014, 06:41:33 PM
Only one for me tomorrow:
Judge Dredd: City of Courts 2 (Wolk & Farinas are crafting a unique take on a Dredd here- but in a good way).
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 04 February, 2014, 07:06:00 PM
Turok Dinosaur Hunter #1 - New rebooted series from Dynamite, art looks great and big Pak fan.
All-New Invaders #2 - I was a fan of the original series so giving this series an arc or two.
Ms. Marvel #1 - Gotta check this one out to see if it's actually good or just hyped
Punisher #1 - New Punisher; just hope it's a new take.
Superior Foes Of Spider-Man #8 - Love this series. One that's made me laugh out loud a few times.
Marvel Knights Spider-Man #5 - way behind in this
Hinterkind #5 - felt like this could it into pages of 2000 AD,  which comes as no surprise considering the writer ;D
Shonen Weekly Jump (whatever number issue is!)

I think that's this week covered. I get lost off sometimes. It goes without saying that we're all pulling the prog right?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 February, 2014, 10:10:38 PM
DIGITAL COMIC PULLS FOR 02/05/14

2000 AD 1867 - Holding the course. Judge Dredd - Titan is pretty cool!
CATALYST COMIX 8 - Catalyst Comix had to be bumped down to 'wait for price drop status'. Its good. But not Butcher Baker good.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE 10 - I've been waiting for Knockout and Kid Thor to get hitched for... 10 years? So... payoff!
SONIC UNIVERSE  60 - I'm learning I still don't give a shit about Shadow the Hedgehog. Rogue the Bat can be cool though.
THE STAR WARS 5 - Another series I'm price drop waiting on. Its actually pretty great. But its not going anywhere (until 2015 anyway).
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 10 - Toriko's back after a month, and... is it me did it just skip over a ton of plot? I wonder what's up with that!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 February, 2014, 12:49:51 PM
Not picking up Judge Dredd: Mega City Two gents?
For shame!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 February, 2014, 10:02:37 PM
Blue Exorcist was on top form this week. Just wish it could be weekly so it would move along a little faster.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 February, 2014, 10:48:06 PM
Blue Exorcist is short enough that I really should go back to the beginning and get caught up. It's actually really good.

Kinda pissed at Toriko right now. Seems to have just reset itself and forgot to tell the interesting bit in between. Though it's probably the most new reader friendly of any series right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 February, 2014, 11:37:15 PM
I'm waiting on the inebitable omnibus editions. They tend to save me quite a bit of money.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 February, 2014, 07:18:42 AM
Going for a mini blow-out tomorrow;

All New X-Factor 3 (The 'make or break' issue for this title- I really want to limit the amount of fortnightly comics on my pull list, so am itching for a reason. Give me one PAD. Please.)
Batman 28 (An arc so yawn inducing, I'll admit I haven't even read last months yet. How many more months of this? Four? Ah FFS...)
Superior Spider-Man 27 (My affection for a fresh take on Spidey is up as soon as PP gets back...not long now).
Royals Masters of War 1 (I'm a huge fan of Williams & Coleby, but had intended to trade-wait this. Just found out its a mini, not an ongoing, so what the hell. Definitely one for your average 2000AD fan I would think).
X-Force 1 (You will not buy new X books from Marvel. Repeat, you will not buy new X books from Marvel. Yeah, but Si Spurrier is writing your favorite 90's mutants with some funky new artist. Sigh. Go on then).
Revolutionary War: Deaths Head II 1 (Haven't picked any other books in this series up, but artist Nick Roche- who's lifelong dream in drawing Deaths Head is realized- is signing / sketching at 6pm tomorrow, and my LCS are throwing a bit of a party for him afterwards. I'm on board, Yes?).

Review: too much Marvel on that list. Sorry, PAD.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 11 February, 2014, 10:01:36 AM
I'm splitting these into sections now as backlog is getting out of hand:

Stuff that's dropping tomorrow that I can read immediately:
Star Wars #14 - confirmed as ending this year with Dark Horse losing the licence. Interested to see how they'll end it. Been quality through out.
Walking Dead #121 - usually a trade waiter but been following this individually through the "all out war" arc cos it drops so often (twice a month?)
She-Hulk #1 - Not keen on the art in the preview, but checking it out.
Superior Spider-Man #27 - love this
Coffin Hill #5 - really good Vertigo series
The X-Files: Season 10 #9- one of my fave pulls
Injustice: Year Two - digital - issue #3 or #4 ? I cant remember
2000AD and Weekly Shonen Jump

Stuff that's dropping tomorrow that I'm either months behind or haven't read any of the previous comics yet:
Revolutionary War Death's Head II #1 - haven't read any of the previous issues yet
Batgirl #28 - 11 issues behind
Batman #28 - 5 issues behind
Memory Collectors #3 - haven't read any of the previous issues yet
Avengers #26 - I'm TWENTY issues behind, all sat in Comixology waiting to be read.

I need to crack on. The thing I've found with digital comics is ComiXology is a nightmare with comic sales like Steam is with games sales. I can't stop buying slashed comics so even though I'm constantly reading some normal pulls end up unread.

Oh look 50% off Dynamite comics!... <starts to add stuff to cart>
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 February, 2014, 10:50:40 AM
Previous Classic Battlestar minis and Galactica 1980 (which is sadly unavailable. Sad face) mini are all really good

Avoid New BSG titles. They were all uniformity awful.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 11 February, 2014, 11:00:19 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 11 February, 2014, 10:50:40 AM
Previous Classic Battlestar minis and Galactica 1980 (which is sadly unavailable. Sad face) mini are all really good

Avoid New BSG titles. They were all uniformity awful.

cheers, still going through whats on offer  :D A lot of these Dynamite comics are a buck after the 50% off which is around 60p. This is why so my comiXology has grown so much so quickly  :-\
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 February, 2014, 05:19:34 AM
MY DIGITAL PULLS FOR 02/12/14

2000 AD 1868 - ABC Warriors took a week off last week, and the one-shot Future Shock we got in its place was better then any ABC Warriors we've had in ages. But its back now.
ASTRO CITY 9 - Busiek seems to be trying really REALLY hard to form a Astro City 'trinity' between Winged Glory, Samaritan, and Confessor. Not sure I'm digging it. Seems a bit forced.
EGOs 2 - First issue was solid. Closest thing we have to Legion of Super-Heroes right now. Good Hypernaturals replacement I think.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 257 - Start of a new arc, the planet of Mobius looks pretty F--ked.
STAR WARS 14 - This series will end sometime this year due to license transfer to Marvel. That's really really tragic.
THINK TANK 12 - Final issue of 'season 1' (?!) will apparently return in full color. Because apparently Black & White is completely toxic to comic sales. *sigh*
WALKING DEAD 121 - For a series that's been double shipping issues, I feel like things are starting to drag.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 11 - Is it me, or is what Doflamingo is doing in One Piece to build a slave workforce really really creepy? Because it is. One-Punch Man felt way too short! Toriko is as accessable as it'll ever be if anyone new is interested in jumping on. All You Need is Kill is really booking along at breakneck speed.

Possibly First Issues if I have the cash...

FUSE 1 - Looks like a good science fiction / mystery yarn. And I dig those.
ROYALS MASTERS OF WAR 1 - Rob (Cla$$war/Low Life) Williams and Simon (Judge Dredd) Colby does 'super-heroes' in a potentially unique way. Really interested in this based on creative team alone.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 12 February, 2014, 02:00:10 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 11 February, 2014, 10:01:36 AM
I'm splitting these into sections now as backlog is getting out of hand:

Stuff that's dropping tomorrow that I can read immediately:
The X-Files: Season 10 #9- one of my fave pulls

I'm a little ashamed to say I have dropped the monthly IDW X-Files title in favour of trade waiting.  How are you finding the second story arc?  Also, have you been getting those X-files Lone Gunmen crossovers?  I just couldn't get my head around the lone gunman appearing alongside the teenage mutant ninja turtles!
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 12 February, 2014, 02:37:07 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 12 February, 2014, 02:00:10 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 11 February, 2014, 10:01:36 AM
I'm splitting these into sections now as backlog is getting out of hand:

Stuff that's dropping tomorrow that I can read immediately:
The X-Files: Season 10 #9- one of my fave pulls

I'm a little ashamed to say I have dropped the monthly IDW X-Files title in favour of trade waiting.  How are you finding the second story arc?  Also, have you been getting those X-files Lone Gunmen crossovers?  I just couldn't get my head around the lone gunman appearing alongside the teenage mutant ninja turtles!

It's consistently been great even with the few different artists they've had which cannot be said for the first issue of the Lone Gunmen micro series; that is some of the worst interior art I've seen on a mainstream book since Liefeld and co rocked the 90's. Deformed heads and misshapen bodies throughout.  The 2nd issue looked worlds better but I've decided to wait until the series is complete and slashed on comixology before I read anymore.

Main Season 10 has been a fans dream though. I do wish Harris cut back on the nostalgia (last issue had Mulder chucking pencils into the ceiling again) like he's trying to put as many "remember that" per issue as possible but generally is doing a great job with both the mythology and monster of the week stuff.

Veteran show writer/producer Frank Spotnitz is writing the annual in March/April so 2014 looks to be a good year for the book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 12 February, 2014, 04:38:28 PM
This week Si Spurrier achieves the improbable by having me buy not one but two X books. Plus
The Royals (2000AD creative team makes it a no brainer),
Abe Sapien,
Astro City,
Ten Grand
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 February, 2014, 05:39:12 PM
My wonderful best friend got me some GN's for Valentines day! (Don't ask, we have a complicated relationship)

X-O Manowar Hardback
Age of Reptiles
X (3-in1 v.1)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 12 February, 2014, 06:08:41 PM
The latest issue of Batman is fantastic and has a hell of a suckerpunch ending (that's probably already been spoiled by various sites).
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 13 February, 2014, 01:50:57 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 11 February, 2014, 10:01:36 AM
Main Season 10 has been a fans dream though. I do wish Harris cut back on the nostalgia (last issue had Mulder chucking pencils into the ceiling again) like he's trying to put as many "remember that" per issue as possible but generally is doing a great job with both the mythology and monster of the week stuff.

I know what you mean, I do like some of the nostalgia stuff but they don't need to overcook it.  Sounds like it is still going great and I look forward to the Mars Attacks crossover in the future!  ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 February, 2014, 09:45:19 PM
Well latest haul in and over all its quite fantastic except for two books that really are on the cusp now.

Batman 28 in most circumstance should be me out. Not that its a bad comic. In fact its quite a well told little tale. The trouble is its really an advert for a series I have no interest in and I've had to pay for the privilege of reading it. The bloody cheek. I was done and in indignant rage was about to cancel the book. The trouble is I want to give the last arc of Year Zero a go and see if it pulls things together. So I suspect I'll hang around and wait for that to be over before making a decision.

East of West 9 I want to like this comic, it looks great and does some wonderful world building and has some intriguing ideas. The trouble is I don't give a flying chuff about any of the characters. All a bit BIG and distant to really engage me. I think this one has gone with so many exciting looking titles on the way I need room and I think I've given this plenty of time.

Lazarus 6 shows the East of West team how it should be done. Great world building, looks good, big political ideas BUT it feels far more anchored. The led is far more interesting and sympathetic character and by providing a view of the world from a variety of levels the political parallels, while possibly a little too transparent, at least have me invested and caring.

The other talking point for me this month is The Mercenary Sea 1 which has been getting a real kicking in reviews, a real kicking and I really enjoyed it. The main complaint against it has been its riddled with cliche and indeed it is BUT I think this is very deliberate and a nice story point for the first issue. The almost cinematic art, the tropes from a hundred action adventure movies set the world we are in perfectly. It throws us straight in and makes us feel very at home and comfortable. We're in, we know were we are and we're happy. Now I agree this level of cliche long term will be very poor but I hope having successfully given us our world in this first issue the title will now start to explore it a little more imaginatively. Its far from a perfect start but it is a relaxed fun, simple one. This series will be judged on where it goes from here.

Elsewhere we're on blistering form. The Victories 9, Fatale 20, The Maxx 4 Hinterkind 5 all stake a good case for being book of the haul. All are superb. The title might have gone to The Saviors 2 for being what it is, a rip roaring 50's horror move and quite beautiful EXCEPT it needs a letterer. J Bone's art is exquisite in the opening wordless scene, its exquisite throughout but in the second half the amount of dialogue and such BIG LETTERING mean the art is cramped and loses a lot of space to breathe. Its as if they had so much fun with the first action scene they had to cramp too much into the second half and it had a real impact. With a better letterer I think this still could have worked. Lettering the hidden art, not the hiding art!

So that leaves us Jonah Hex 27 then as book of the haul, with the (not so) simply divine interaction between JH and Supes just buzzing with life and character. Loved it. BUT not so, there is only one possible winner this time X-Men Legacy 23 and 24 (well okay 2 then) with a quite brilliant ending. Loved it, Si Spurrier is now officially a comics God. You know what as well I'm not entirely sure I get it all. Which is half the fun cos the series has been such a delight I'm really looking forward to reading it all again and seeing and learning things from the series I've missed on my monthly read and I suspect getting more and more on each subsequent re-read. I've loved this series and the ending packed I so many ideas, themes etc that unpicking it all will be a joy I can't wait to get to. Spurrier rules me... which kinda misses the point but indulge me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 February, 2014, 09:29:32 AM
Im not to happy with Kubo at the moment. For awhile now ke's been leading up to Rukia's battle with Äs Nodt as revenge for the Stern Ritters victory over Byakuya. Family honour and all that schtick. So why is it that Kubo allows that to be chucked asside via some very dodgy biology (Nerve endings are made of cells Kubo. And you've alreDy said Spirit Beings arent made of cells so WTH?) just so Byakuya could storm in and save Rukia. Thats some lazy balls their.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 February, 2014, 12:59:16 PM
Dear Lord; please make it a light week, I'm broke.

So, only 'The Unwritten: Apocalypse' 2 to trouble my wallet? Thank f--- for that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 18 February, 2014, 02:54:43 PM
My pulls 19/2 :

Extinction Parade #5 - Max Brooks' bi-monthly zombie / vampires tale. Bit rough art but I dig it.
Batman And Two-Face #28 (aka Batman And Robin #28 - about a year behind in this
Harley Quinn #3 - currently the most fun book DC puts out - pretty much their version of Deadpool
X-Files Conspiracy - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 - I wasn't going to bother with this series until it's trade but then I saw the preview with [ex] Season 10 regular artist Michael Walsh and this is now a buy again.
Voice In The Dark #4 - one of my favorite pulls, it's a crime/thriller series written and drawn by disabled chap called Larime Taylor. He draws the whole thing with his mouth. It's not just because of any sympathy towards the guy but it genuinely has great black and white art, the main character is female and ALL of the characters have realistic body types. Been a consistent five star book for me.
Amazing X-Men #4 - not a big X-Men fan but this has been a lot of old skool fun - its a pirate adventure story set in heaven. What more do you want.
Night Of The Living Deadpool #3
Punisher #2
Savage Wolverine #15
Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #10
Bloodshot And H.A.R.D. Corps #19

Usual prog + Meg on top. I think thats the lot.

Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 February, 2014, 09:45:19 PM
The other talking point for me this month is The Mercenary Sea 1 which has been getting a real kicking in reviews, a real kicking and I really enjoyed it. The main complaint against it has been its riddled with cliche and indeed it is BUT I think this is very deliberate and a nice story point for the first issue. The almost cinematic art, the tropes from a hundred action adventure movies set the world we are in perfectly. It throws us straight in and makes us feel very at home and comfortable. We're in, we know were we are and we're happy. Now I agree this level of cliche long term will be very poor but I hope having successfully given us our world in this first issue the title will now start to explore it a little more imaginatively. Its far from a perfect start but it is a relaxed fun, simple one. This series will be judged on where it goes from here.

This slipped by me - will check this out for sure!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 February, 2014, 03:00:04 PM
Heavy week Sheld...how much you spending on funnybooks per month???
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 18 February, 2014, 03:14:48 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 February, 2014, 03:00:04 PM
Heavy week Sheld...how much you spending on funnybooks per month???

I honestly don't like to tally things up! When I bought stuff physically I used to order a lot less cos I would put in one lump order (for the most part) with Disposable Heroes. With comixology it's a slippery with auto charging on release. Some of the Marvel $4 books I buy through the grey market of the code resellers so they work out around 60p-£1 an ish. I try not to think about monthly totals though :lol:

I forgot about Shonen Jump, thats out today isn't it.  I think the latest TMNT trade is out this week too.

Honestly, I think we're spoiled of choice these days!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 February, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 18 February, 2014, 02:54:43 PM

X-Files Conspiracy - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 -

I'm guessing this is a typo (I should know!) but how cool would it be if this existed!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 February, 2014, 05:12:48 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 18 February, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 18 February, 2014, 02:54:43 PM

X-Files Conspiracy - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 -

I'm guessing this is a typo (I should know!) but how cool would it be if this existed!

Its 100% legit Colin. Cant source atm because im on my phone but the cover parodies the Grey Disection Footage.
Title: Re: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 18 February, 2014, 05:59:57 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 18 February, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 18 February, 2014, 02:54:43 PM

X-Files Conspiracy - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 -

I'm guessing this is a typo (I should know!) but how cool would it be if this existed!


Preview here

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=20300
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 February, 2014, 09:19:33 PM
HA! That's fantastic. My apologies for doubting!

I'm really happy this exists. I'll probably never read it but I'm still very happy we live in a world where this exists.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 08:02:24 AM
MY DIGITAL PULLS FOR  2/19/14

2000 AD 1869 - I have nothing new to say about this line-up. Which isn't a good thing I suppose. But its not BAD, just the same quality as last week (and the last two months). We're suppose to get some new strips in a few weeks though. So excitement right around the corner!
FABLES 138 - I can't believe this ends next year. I mean I litterally can't, there are a thousand plotlines still spinning! Where will they find the time to resolve half of them?!
SAVAGE DRAGON 193 - Bold New Direction! Ground Floor! Buzz Words! Its pretty exciting to be reading SD right now, the future is wide open and anything is possible. If you've ever thought about trying this book, now is the TIME.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 12 - Dragon Ball Z in Color ends. It sure was Dragon Ball Z. Truth is, I like Dragon Ball (the Manga) in general. Akira Toriyama is a cool cat, but I just can't care any more about DBZ. I'm glad its gone. New weekly series starts next issue, Stealth Symphony, I have no idea what its about but its by the guy who created Bacanno!... so that's got my hopes up for being excellent. World Trigger continues to be strangely compelling.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 08:16:24 AM
Oh, and if you've heard me raving about ONE-PUNCH MAN at any point in the last year and want to find out just what the fuck I've been losing my mind about.

VIZ has the first volume of ONE-PUNCH MAN on sale digitally NOW (http://www.vizmanga.com/reader/1951) (no idea if a print copy is likely in the future). Can be read in your Browser (works surprisingly well because the comic is actually intended for digital release), iPad, or Android (I think). Also available on Amazon for Kindle. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9IO7FE/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00I9IO7FE&linkCode=as2&tag=vizmedia-20)

FREE PREVIEW HERE!!!!!!! (http://www.vizmanga.com/reader/1966-one-punch-man-1)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img23/9493/j886.png)
Title: Re: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 08:27:01 AM
I've never read Fables before.  I'm waiting for it to end to do a complete run through.

Dragonball was waste of Shonen. It's old, been released to bits and the lettering was rough. Roll on something new.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 08:29:19 AM
I wouldn't call DBZ a waste, truth is if it wasn't there there probably wouldn't have been anything filling those pages. Soooooo for $1 I'll take it as a bonus.

I think what I was most disappointed about was I saw a preview for the Color DBZ it was almost water colors, but when it premiered it was just boring flat digital colors.

And year, the lettering wasn't great. I actually think its the same lettering its always had! They didn't do anything about it, they certainly didn't do anything to the translation.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 09:20:10 AM
They're definitely different, Shonen have said that the fonts in the weekly release were set by Shueisha in Japan for the mag, the recent physical release of the colour volume is different/ reverted back to original.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 February, 2014, 10:09:10 AM
Is that One Man Punch picture by Dean Ormston? Certainly reminds me of some of his earlier work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 10:27:04 AM
Pretty sure its series artist Yusuke Murata.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 February, 2014, 10:55:30 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 10:27:04 AM
Pretty sure its series artist Yusuke Murata.

You would know a lot more about that than me. Just looks very Ormston to my ill trained eyes.

Anyway I'll post my next thoughts here for want of a more appropriate place but the Image solicitations for May are out and a lot of the books I pick up are missing in action. No real problem you expect skip months when a title retains a creative team and well worth it they are. It also means you can pick up more books. After all chances are they'll always be something skipping in any given month if you pick up enough 'indie' titles.

What does worry me however is the absence of 'Nowhere Men' again and I guess this the one downside of moving towards getting creator owned (or at least driven) books. Now Nowhere Men is one of my favourite titles, I bloomin' love it. It did however lip through its first year having only 6 issues come out. Recharged and refreshed Eric Stephenson the writer and Images publisher said he was looking forward to the second arc starting in January this year. Nowt showed. Almost out of February and still nowt there. I think Image had solicited up to issue 9, maybe even 10 but I'm beginning to wonder when we'll see them and even if we'll see them. I certainly hope so and I'm happy to wait as long as we know its coming. It just worries me that the titles can just up and disappear. When you are invested in the story this can be so disappointing. Just look at Mudman. Paul Grist still insists we'll be getting more but with Kane coming back and his strip in the Megazine I do wonder.

Still we'll see I guess.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 11:01:36 AM
Is Kane coming back? I hadn't heard. Mudman being MIA was a big disappointment last year. Its the same situation Jack Staff had I'm sure. Low Sales + Grist schedule slipping = heart break.

Unfortunately I passed on Nowhere Men, which was dumb because I dig Nate Bellegarde quite a bit. I got to read the first issue last month, I liked it. But.... I couldn't fit it in. But if its on hiatus... maybe its time to catch up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 11:16:53 AM
There's some interesting things in May solicitations.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #2
• Electro's power is out of control! And only one person can fix it...
• ...the Superior Spider-Man!
• Wait. This book's the AMAZING Spider-Man now.
• So we're probably out of luck.
• Plus: That thing that freaked you out last issue? There's more on that. The return of you-know-who? There's MUCH more on that. Action! Drama! Surprises! There's MORE OF EVERYTHING!

This mean Ock continues on as Superior. Slott writes these solicitations so he may be just having fun. Sure there was one or two boarders that was following Superior..
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 19 February, 2014, 11:19:25 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 19 February, 2014, 10:55:30 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 10:27:04 AM
Pretty sure its series artist Yusuke Murata.

You would know a lot more about that than me. Just looks very Ormston to my ill trained eyes.


Mine too- very similar to early 90's Ormston.

Forgot you had so many digital comics on your pull-list Sheldipez, must help with the cost alright.
2nd hand digital codes is something I must look into.
I'm dropping X-Factor due to the fact it's a disgraceful 8 quid a month, Comixology digital codes may be the way to go, as its a pretty good book so far.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 11:43:30 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 19 February, 2014, 11:19:25 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 19 February, 2014, 10:55:30 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 10:27:04 AM
Pretty sure its series artist Yusuke Murata.

You would know a lot more about that than me. Just looks very Ormston to my ill trained eyes.


Mine too- very similar to early 90's Ormston.

Forgot you had so many digital comics on your pull-list Sheldipez, must help with the cost alright.
2nd hand digital codes is something I must look into.
I'm dropping X-Factor due to the fact it's a disgraceful 8 quid a month, Comixology digital codes may be the way to go, as its a pretty good book so far.

The only physical Marvel books I buy now is Superior and Team-up, both those I redeem the codes, box away into the collection and read them digitally.

You probably know but buying (or subscribing) the books through the comixology app via paypal is cheapest way as opposed to through the app (at least the android version) as there's some auto conversion or google charges being added in there. The charge for US currency conversion through paypal is so small its not worth mentioning as long as you fund through a bank, its much higher if you fund through debit or credit card. Made my purchases much cheaper so I'm getting way more books than what I was paying physically.

I've been really impressed with digital experience, the entry point for a decent 10" tablet is still high but if you're heavy reader you can start to save quickly (and the missus is happy that the longboxes are decreasing out of the loft). I used to sit firmly on the otherside of the digital divide but the format really has won me over. Marvel and DC paperstock is so bad (and ad infested) these days I sure don't miss those.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 February, 2014, 12:00:56 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2014, 11:01:36 AM
Is Kane coming back?

Apparently in some form or other - whether its just re-releasing the existing material like The Maxx I don't know. Got the info from his twitter feed, he seems to be the only person I actual 'follow' on Twitter - all be it not in the proper way! Just too try to catch news about Mudman!

Anyway BleedingCool article which pulls the clues together.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/12/17/could-we-get-the-return-of-paul-grists-kane-as-well/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/12/17/could-we-get-the-return-of-paul-grists-kane-as-well/)

QuoteUnfortunately I passed on Nowhere Men, which was dumb because I dig Nate Bellegarde quite a bit. I got to read the first issue last month, I liked it. But.... I couldn't fit it in. But if its on hiatus... maybe its time to catch up.

The first trade is out there and well worth checking out. Its a very dense, interesting and original story. Love it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 19 February, 2014, 03:54:35 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 11:43:30 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 19 February, 2014, 11:19:25 AMComixology digital codes may be the way to go

I used to sit firmly on the otherside of the digital divide but the format really has won me over. Marvel and DC paperstock is so bad (and ad infested) these days I sure don't miss those.

If I wanted to offload the digital codes in the books on my pull list, how would I do so?  Also, seeing as I have several years' worth of unclaimed digital copies of books, do you have any idea how long the codes are good for?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 19 February, 2014, 03:58:29 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 19 February, 2014, 12:00:56 PM
QuoteUnfortunately I passed on Nowhere Men, which was dumb because I dig Nate Bellegarde quite a bit. I got to read the first issue last month, I liked it. But.... I couldn't fit it in. But if its on hiatus... maybe its time to catch up.

The first trade is out there and well worth checking out. Its a very dense, interesting and original story. Love it.

Got the trade a while back but it didn't really grab me, you can have mine if you like, The Adventurer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 04:13:06 PM
Quote from: Professor Bear on 19 February, 2014, 03:54:35 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 11:43:30 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 19 February, 2014, 11:19:25 AMComixology digital codes may be the way to go

I used to sit firmly on the otherside of the digital divide but the format really has won me over. Marvel and DC paperstock is so bad (and ad infested) these days I sure don't miss those.

If I wanted to offload the digital codes in the books on my pull list, how would I do so?  Also, seeing as I have several years' worth of unclaimed digital copies of books, do you have any idea how long the codes are good for?

You can use ebay, but you'll get charged the usual sellers and paypal fees so probs not worth your while listing them there unless you do complete runs.

The best place to sell them are via the subreddit (http://www.reddit.com/r/comiccodes/new/)and bleeding cool forum (http://www.bleedingcool.com/forums/digital-comics-webcomics-related-devices/61445-digital-copy-trade-post-335.html). Going rate is $1 a code which works out around 60p, it's rule that the buyer sends the money via "this is going to friend" option in paypal so you don't get charged anything.

You can offer subscription through same sites, that way you don't have to go through bother of listing codes each week, I sub to a bunch that way, message your punter when you have the code and do the exchange.

All depends if you can be arsed with the bother but if you have ten pulls a month that's £6 you can get back with little effort.

The codes all have expiry dates next to the redemption sticker, in my experience the expiry date is accurate to the date. If you do put any kind of list together feel free to give me a PM. I have a few holes in my digital sets so may take some off you (or sub)!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 19 February, 2014, 04:59:48 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 11:16:53 AM
This mean Ock continues on as Superior. Slott writes these solicitations so he may be just having fun. Sure there was one or two boarders that was following Superior..

Superior Spider-Man has been the best comic out there for the past year (for my money, anyway) and it sounds like it will continue as a title - but I am increasingly convinced it'll continue under the pen of Peter David and focus on Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 05:01:25 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 19 February, 2014, 04:59:48 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 11:16:53 AM
This mean Ock continues on as Superior. Slott writes these solicitations so he may be just having fun. Sure there was one or two boarders that was following Superior..

Superior Spider-Man has been the best comic out there for the past year (for my money, anyway) and it sounds like it will continue as a title - but I am increasingly convinced it'll continue under the pen of Peter David and focus on Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099.

The Spider-Man 2099 book has been confirmed, BUT Peter David has said he has not been approached.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 19 February, 2014, 05:05:19 PM
That's surprising - he definitely has an as-yet unannounced book coming up with Marvel, so that seemed a natural fit. Wonder what he's actually writing then?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 19 February, 2014, 05:51:34 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if Marvel just haven't assigned a creative team to Spidey 2099 yet.  A lot of the big franchise spin-offs take a pass around the editorial round table first so that direction and tone, characters used, story beats, and sometimes even full plots can be agreed upon before the actual writing and drawing is farmed out to someone.  David might yet end up being asked to write it.

Quote from: sheldipez on 19 February, 2014, 04:13:06 PM
If you do put any kind of list together feel free to give me a PM. I have a few holes in my digital sets so may take some off you (or sub)!

PM sent!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 22 February, 2014, 12:32:59 PM
B.P.R.D, Hell On Earth - The Reign Of The Black Flame #002

Plot advancement, funny moments, and some beautiful art. What more can you ask for? Loved the shot of the Black Flame looking out over Manhattan.

Fables #138

Never disappoints. Spoiled a little by the knowledge that the series is ending, makes it hard to believe in the magnitude of the threat presented by Gipetto's return to power when we know things are going to be wrapping up soon. Braun's art isn't too jarring as a replacement for Buckingham.

Savage Dragon #193

Hmm, new start for the book. Seems like Larsen is going for an early Spider-Man vibe, with a younger lead, establishing Malcolm's school mates as a supporting cast, e.t.c. A few hmm moments, the rant about Asian women's figures, the casual caving in of the babies head, but not a bad start overall. I don't love Savage Dragon, but it's always an enjoyable read, and I'm a sucker for the art.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 24 February, 2014, 09:47:19 PM
My Digital Pulls for 2/26/14

2000 AD 1870 - We're heading into another new slate of strips in a week or two I think. STRONTIUM DOG wraps up this Prog, I'll miss it. I've generally liked the direction the strip is going in, though it feels like its rush toward a conclusion a little too fast.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS 18 - I've sort of lost the plot at some point her, might need to do a reread sometime soon.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION-ONE 99 - One more issue to go. This series will be missed.
THE WALKING DEAD  122 - Behind, will catch up latter.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 13 - I read the first chapter of STEALTH SYMPHONY immediately after the new issue downloaded, and I've got to say its one of the most interesting first chapters in a while. Its world is wacky, and it hasn't fallen into the 'high school life' trap (yet). I like the set up quite a bit, and it does look quite good. I'm looking forward to more. Current line-up is actually pretty strong IMO, and another consistent weekly series will really help shore it up some more.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img546/9839/ccxm.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 25 February, 2014, 10:44:08 AM
Had a look through whats coming out this week and I got like 20 pulls again. It's too depressing listing them all so I'm doing a change: 

Stuff I'm looking forward to!

Tomb Raider #1 - I liked the game and I like Gail Simone and the art so trying this out.
Wake #6 - really loved the first arc. Snyder claims the 2nd arc is different genre and style.
Satellite Sam #6 - a great black and white, who-done-it drama. Worth a read.
Walking Dead #122 - gonna be gutted when this goes back to regular monthly waits again
Miracleman #3 - first time I've read through these, haven't blown me away yet but they've been really interesting to read through after hearing so much about them
Bloodshot And H.A.R.D. Corps #0 - this is the only Valiant re-launch book I've followed. Been really enjoyable super soldier nonsense throughout (the first arc or two was penned by Duane Swierczynski; worth checking out if you want evidence that he can actually write decent stuff outside of IDW's Dredd!)
Origin II #3 - Issue #1 has been a highlight, stuff got weird in #2. The original is one of my favorite Marvel things so if it comes close then that's good enough for me.

I'm not comparing the two but I've been enjoying Weekly Shonen Jump more than the prog recently but a new line up is a coming soonish so that may change.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 25 February, 2014, 06:12:52 PM
It's a busy-ish week for me;

Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland 4 (Joe Hill- can ye do no wrong man?)
Wake 6 (Act two kicks off- snippets of the future world glimpsed so far show promise).
Origin II 3 (Despite myself, loving this- Gillen is such a good writer / Kubert is an amazing artist).
Miracleman 3 (More Moore reprints...price is a bit crazy though. Why didnt I wait for the trade?)
Transformers Regeneration One 99 (One issue to go after this- my 2nd childhood is almost over  :'( )
Superior Spider-Man 28 (They better reveal who The Green Goblin is before I bail on Spidey at the end of this arc!).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 25 February, 2014, 06:16:24 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 25 February, 2014, 10:44:08 AM

Satellite Sam #6 - a great black and white, who-done-it drama. Worth a read.


Patiently waiting for the Comixology sale...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 25 February, 2014, 08:17:26 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 25 February, 2014, 10:44:08 AM


Stuff I'm looking forward to!

Satellite Sam #6 - a great black and white, who-done-it drama. Worth a read.

I held off on it because it looked and sounded so typically Howard Chaykin, is it really good?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 26 February, 2014, 08:14:06 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 25 February, 2014, 06:12:52 PM
Superior Spider-Man 28 (They better reveal who The Green Goblin is before I bail on Spidey at the end of this arc!).

Totally forgot this was coming out, #27 was a killer issue, hope it continues at this crazy break-neck pace!

Quote from: Ancient Otter on 25 February, 2014, 08:17:26 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 25 February, 2014, 10:44:08 AM


Stuff I'm looking forward to!

Satellite Sam #6 - a great black and white, who-done-it drama. Worth a read.

I held off on it because it looked and sounded so typically Howard Chaykin, is it really good?

I don't think I've touched any of Chaykin's other stuff (I jumped on this due to liking writer Matt Fraction) so can't make any comparisons, other than say I really dig his art, sometimes in large crowd scenes characters can get a bit muddled as everyone tends to wear suits (and often facial hair) and it's black and white so there's no light brown haired dude or guy that wears a blue suit to identify people. I think it'll read better in trade if that helps, the breaks don't feel natural.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 26 February, 2014, 01:33:49 PM
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 25 February, 2014, 08:17:26 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 25 February, 2014, 10:44:08 AM


Stuff I'm looking forward to!

Satellite Sam #6 - a great black and white, who-done-it drama. Worth a read.

I held off on it because it looked and sounded so typically Howard Chaykin, is it really good?

Whats 'typical' Chaykin? The perversity of Black Kiss? The fun of Amerikan  Flagg? The pulpy beats of Family Man?

If anything its halfway between Century West (quite conservative figures with a taste for sex) and Black Kiss (love of 1950s Americana) but while the writer indulges HC's love of good girl art its plotted differently to anything he's worked on before. The only 'issue' with it is the large cast and similar looks of characters mean re-reading is a constant requirement when a new issue comes out. Top comic tho.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 February, 2014, 08:57:45 PM
Apparently Nemo: Roses of Berlin came out (digitally at least) this week. I devoured it once I found out. I liked it pretty well, but not as much as Heart of Ice though. I think part of that was how much untranslated German was used, those pages went by to fast because there wasn't anything I could read.

But visually the book is in top form.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 February, 2014, 09:49:47 PM
Sorry tangent here but best place for this.

THEY'RE CANCELLING JONAH HEX

NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 February, 2014, 10:03:40 PM
And with that DC disposed of the only series I bothered with anymore. Even if it was only via trades. Are they trying to get people to hate them?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 February, 2014, 10:11:46 PM
As it goes I've just read 28 and on the whole it was great BUT it did feel like it wrapped up the whole Jonah in the present stuff really quickly. Which much to my suprise given how I felt about the whole thing going in was really disappointing. Makes sense now to get him back and wrap things up in the old west as it should be.

Mind 102 issues of an ongoing western in the current market, all by the same writing team. That ain't bad by any estimations. Or to put it another way.

NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 February, 2014, 10:36:01 PM
Trying?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 February, 2014, 06:35:27 AM
Or not the rumours are being denied now, so you can ignore me, as I should ignore Bleeding Cool!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 February, 2014, 06:45:54 AM
Anyway now I've stopped winding myself up over the rumoured cancellation of one of my favourite books I got my haul early this week. As I said Jonah Hex 28 was fun but wrapped up the 'future' storyline a little abruptly for my tastes. The Massive 20, normally another favourite felt as though it was peddling this month and Animal Man 28 was an all action issue ending the story setting up next months finale. All of them a little off their normally wonderful form (well Animal Man hasn't been so great of late).

Three 5 however ended things very well, City of Courts continues to be fun and Wonder Woman 28 was on fine form as was Sex 11. Nothing alas blew me way this time out. Still nothing worried me too much either.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 01 March, 2014, 08:39:58 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 27 February, 2014, 09:49:47 PM
Sorry tangent here but best place for this.

THEY'RE CANCELLING JONAH HEX

NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Really? 1/3 of my DC 52 comic pulls... Sigh.
As for new Comics, I recently picked up Revolutionary War: Super Soldiers. As I didn't have any cash and they require you to spend more than £5.00 to take your credit card at my local Comic shop I picked up Sandman Overture #1 and the new Fantastic 4 #1. I wasn't that keen on F4 but the comic book guy recommended it and he said he usually dislikes them too. (I don't hate Fantastic 4 (I quite like the character of The Thing in fact) I just don't find the family dynamic stuff that appealing.

Anyway, I've yet to read them. More feedback when I do.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 March, 2014, 08:43:02 PM
Wowowowow Vinland Saga volume two is out? Ordered!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 March, 2014, 09:44:04 PM
Oh and it turned out the Jonah Hex being cancelled thing was wrong Jimmy Palmiotti went to various site running the story and corrected it.

So - phew - panic over.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 02 March, 2014, 03:15:19 PM
Having read the three comics I mentioned above:

Revolutionary War: Supersoldiers - Like the previous outings, kinda silly and lightweight but fun.

Fantastic 4 #1 : The introduction suggests that things are going to a dark place which is no bad thing. The main stuff was again lightweight fun 'team take down a big monster' stuff, which is also no bad thing. Pretty good so far.

The Sandman: Overture - Ho ho yes. The best of the three, but being a rather different creature to the others probably unfair to compare. I plan to pick up the other Sandman trades at some point*, so should I trade-wait this? Economically speaking, yes I should. Then again, economically speaking I probably should do this for all the non-anthology titles I pick up. There is a certain fun in picking em up periodically but this is a rather expensive comic, a dollar** (so I guess that's around 60 pence) more than the others. But can I wait...

* I've read a few, borrowed from the Library. Despite being among my favourite comics of all time, I never got round to buying them though.
**As US imports the price I see in the comic shop is in dollars.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 02 March, 2014, 08:54:45 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 02 March, 2014, 03:15:19 PMRevolutionary War: Supersoldiers - Like the previous outings, kinda silly and lightweight but fun.

I was disappointed in this, as it seemed to miss the point of the original*, and also made the same mistakes as the Knights of Pendragon one-off in creating an equivalence between jingoism and patriotism while still throwing the old characters under a bus - but there is at least specific referencing to how the Marvel UK stuff happened in the 1990s, which deliberately ages the characters involved by decades rather than the usual "Marvel time" guff that keeps Marvel's US characters eternal adolescents.  That's a nice touch.


*  To be fair, though, the original was a protracted and shameless steal from the then-recent but not-entirely-groundbreaking Universal Soldier movie.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 March, 2014, 09:59:43 PM
My Digital Pulls for 03/05/14

2000AD 1871 - New JUDGE DREDD story looks to be a solid short series. STRONTIUM DOG ended last week on a bit of a punch-out ending. Felt a bit unsatisfying really. GREY AREA is generally okay, but I kind of wish Abnett was giving us more SINISTER-DEXTER instead. Next couple of weeks seem to be mostly short run strips until a new jumping on Prog.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE 11 - Its kind of neat how Hester and Nauck have managed to make a footnote team like The Lizard League seem dangerous over the last number of months.
MEGA MAN 34 - This actually came out digital two weeks ago. This issue debuts the MEGA MAN X back-up, which does a good job recapping the opening story of Mega Man X. Something seems a bit off with the artwork though, like the line weight is too thin. Makes the characters merge in with the backgrounds, and generally dull looking.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 14 - I said it last week, but the WSJ line-up is absurdly strong right now. Even with ONE-PUNCH MAN on an off week, I can't wait to dig in. Also, WORLD TRIGGER has defied the odds and lasted a whole year! Looks like it'll be around for a while (in comparison Cross Manage only lasted 34 weeks before cancellation).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 March, 2014, 10:21:12 PM
A trio for me this week:

Moon Knight 1 (Not overly familiar with the character, but Warren Ellis is always worth a shot. Plus, only €2 in my LCS. If I like it I'm gonna pick up the 1st trade).
Rogue Trooper 1 (New series from IDW, discussed at length on the forum already. If it's good I'll keep reading. Can't be fairer than that).
Afterlife with Archie 4 (So, so good. I can't get over how taken I am with this comic. Francavilla is such a atmospheric artist. Would love to see him do something for Tharg, even a cover).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 March, 2014, 07:59:40 AM
Still loving All You Need is Kill. I've not read the short novel so this has all been new to me. Obata is quite the talent.

Loving how over the top the current stories in One Piece and Toriko are, even by their standards.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 March, 2014, 08:40:35 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 03 March, 2014, 10:21:12 PM
Francavilla is such a atmospheric artist. Would love to see him do something for Tharg, even a cover).

And how his covers are blooming wonderful. Given how in demand he seems doesn't seem likely but would be just great!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 09 March, 2014, 05:49:38 PM
Ok, I recently finished threeI've yegue of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Gentlemen collections.  While I enjoyed them I ultimately didn't think them very good. I thought the resolution to the last one rather poor although that  might be partly due to not getting the reference.

I also read Nimo: Heart of Ice and while I can understand why people preferred it due to getting back to high adventure, etc. it didn't do a  whole lot for me, although I saw how it worked as a character arc story piece. I guess I felt the need of more plot twists.It was still an okay read though and I'm still looking forward to Roses of Berlin.

On the other hand, I recently finished the last two comics in Dept of Monsterology, and that was very good. Roll on series 2.

I just downloaded issues 6-9 of American Vampire, which I've yet to read (I enjoyed the first arc which I bought as paperback collection and as Comixology are selling the issues for 69 pence each that seems a good deal). I also saw Savage She Hulk going really cheap in The Works, and while I'm unacquainted with the character or the 'Savage' concept at that price I thought I'd give it a go.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 09 March, 2014, 06:14:18 PM
Sorry. I  keep spelling 'Nemo' the wrong. And I probably should have spoiler tagged some of that post. Again, sorry.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 March, 2014, 02:12:04 PM
Plenty from the Big Two this week;

Batman 29; I've caught up with my back issues, and generally have a taste of Meh in my mouth. The 'filler' previous issue (number 28) was the worst Batman comic I've read in more than 10 years. Turn this around Snyder- quickly.
Superior Spider-Man 29; Last few issues continue to be on fine form. A fun and engaging read. I'll miss it.
X-Force 2; I was impressed with Spurrier's debut issue. It's made the cut.
X-Men Legacy 300; One of those annoying renumbered issues Marvel randomly release. Still though, I was a big fan of Carey's lengthy run on this title, and its great to have him back. Plus, a bit more Spurrier too. The outrageous $4.99 price tag is the only sour note.
Royals Masters of War 2; I expect big things from this mini series. Big things.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 March, 2014, 04:47:55 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 11 March, 2014, 02:12:04 PM
X-Men Legacy 300; One of those annoying renumbered issues Marvel randomly release. Still though, I was a big fan of Carey's lengthy run on this title, and its great to have him back. Plus, a bit more Spurrier too. The outrageous $4.99 price tag is the only sour note.

What does Si Spurrier have in this? Is it related to his Legion stuff, or is it more to do with his X-Force stuff?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 March, 2014, 07:15:37 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 11 March, 2014, 04:47:55 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 11 March, 2014, 02:12:04 PM
X-Men Legacy 300; One of those annoying renumbered issues Marvel randomly release. Still though, I was a big fan of Carey's lengthy run on this title, and its great to have him back. Plus, a bit more Spurrier too. The outrageous $4.99 price tag is the only sour note.

What does Si Spurrier have in this? Is it related to his Legion stuff, or is it more to do with his X-Force stuff?

It'll be his Legion stuff.
As far as I've read, this one-off issue will feature stories by Carey, Gage & Spurrier, each revisiting characters / arcs from their respective runs (technically 'X-Men Legacy' began with issue 208).
I'd strongly expect flashback tales featuring Xavier & Rogue too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 March, 2014, 07:17:12 PM
"You've destroyed this armour that I forged to house my unctonrollable power"

"........OK."

OPM continues to make me squee week in week out.  :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 March, 2014, 08:29:12 PM
My Digital Pulls for 03/12/14

2000 AD 1872 - Feels a little filler heavy at the moment, with a short JUDGE DREDD, a FUTURE SHOCK one-shot, and a 3RILLER. But they are very very GOOD Future Shocks and 3RILLER.
ASTRO CITY 10 - Story arc concludes, the revealed bad guy from last issue feels a little... insignificant to the gravity that the story is suppose to have. I'm waiting for another twist.
EAST OF WEST 10 - Still solid.
EGOs 3 - My current most anticipated monthly title I think. Its got all the space age cynicism mixed with big ideas I crave.
INVINCIBLE 109 - I wasn't as blown down by the last issue as some people. Honestly I thought it was a bit predicable with the betrayal and stranding. Still good, but not... game changing.
ROYALS MASTER OF WAR 2 - First issue felt like a lot of set-up, without a big payoff. But things could be heating up in issue 2 as the titles core ideas start to come online.
SONIC UNIVERSE 61 - I seriously don't give a shit about Shadow the Hedgehog, and this story arc isn't change much on that score. But its entertaining enough I guess.
STAR WARS 15 - This book is still way better then it has any right to be. Comics need more space opera, Star Wars shouldn't be the only game in town.
THE STAR WARS 6 - A few months behind. Gotta get caught up.
THE WALKING DEAD 123 - Ditto.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 15 - Didn't even notice ALL YOU NEED IS KILL was off this week, this line-up is so hype. And in ONE PIECE... Robin! NOoooooooo!

Ack... bit of a week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 March, 2014, 08:32:20 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 26 February, 2014, 08:14:06 AM
I don't think I've touched any of Chaykin's other stuff (I jumped on this due to liking writer Matt Fraction) so can't make any comparisons, other than say I really dig his art, sometimes in large crowd scenes characters can get a bit muddled as everyone tends to wear suits (and often facial hair) and it's black and white so there's no light brown haired dude or guy that wears a blue suit to identify people. I think it'll read better in trade if that helps, the breaks don't feel natural.

The first trade was released last week, so I scuppered my digital plans, and picked it up for a tenner.
Really glad I did- a great read, something really different and not at all what I was expecting.

Despite liking some of Matt Fraction previous output, I've never loved it like so many others seem to, but this was something different; an intelligent, entertaining period murder mystery that doesn't hold your hand for a second.
Chaykins art hasn't skipped a beat after all these years either. Monochrome brilliance.
A new bi-annual trade read has been added to my reading list. With cement.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 16 March, 2014, 01:31:53 PM
I picked up the following yestterday:

Hell Boy In Hell #I : Not bad although I found some of the art a bit difficult to follow. Also would have benefitted from reading the previous arc I think.

Fantastic 4 #2 : (That's 2 of the new run you understand.) Again, not bad.

Moon Knight #1: Now this I liked a lot. I got it on recommendation from a young guy in the shop. Good recommendation.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 March, 2014, 11:38:12 AM
A quiet-ish week;

Judge Dredd: Big Drokkin Treasury Edition 1; I have no idea what this'll turn out like, but if its anything like the Locke & Key Treasury Editions it should be a visual feast. Worth a punt for a tenner.
Transformers Regeneration One 100; The end to Simon Furman's epic series. Double sized, and it bloody well needs to be- there are a lot of plot threads that require tidying up. A very satisfying & well produced series, sorry to see it end.
The Unwritten: Apocalypse 3; I'm a bit behind on this, looking forward to a catch-up read.

Quote from: Link Prime on 11 March, 2014, 07:15:37 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 11 March, 2014, 04:47:55 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 11 March, 2014, 02:12:04 PM
X-Men Legacy 300; One of those annoying renumbered issues Marvel randomly release. Still though, I was a big fan of Carey's lengthy run on this title, and its great to have him back. Plus, a bit more Spurrier too. The outrageous $4.99 price tag is the only sour note.

What does Si Spurrier have in this? Is it related to his Legion stuff, or is it more to do with his X-Force stuff?

It'll be his Legion stuff.
As far as I've read, this one-off issue will feature stories by Carey, Gage & Spurrier, each revisiting characters / arcs from their respective runs (technically 'X-Men Legacy' began with issue 208).
I'd strongly expect flashback tales featuring Xavier & Rogue too.

Sorry If I misled you here Colin, the expected three short stories by each writer was not what we got. It's a collaborative effort by Spurrier, Carey & Gage instead.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 March, 2014, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 March, 2014, 11:38:12 AM
Sorry If I misled you here Colin, the expected three short stories by each writer was not what we got. It's a collaborative effort by Spurrier, Carey & Gage instead.

Not an issue not been to my Nerd Shop yet so if they have put it aside for me I'll flick through. Must admit I assumed it was going to be short stories rather than a collaboration.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 March, 2014, 08:20:11 PM
The Maxx Maxximised #2-4: Catching up on this. It's bloody good stuff all told and very evocative of the indie comic boom of the 90's. Which of course is where it originally came from. But it's revamped edition by IDW is so much more attractive.

Royals Masters of War #2: Not read this yet, but expect nothing but greatness.

Weekly Shonen Jump #15: Bleach was a grizzly and dark affair this week. When Kubo's good, he's shit hot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 March, 2014, 09:03:21 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 18 March, 2014, 08:20:11 PM
The Maxx Maxximised #2-4: Catching up on this. It's bloody good stuff all told and very evocative of the indie comic boom of the 90's. Which of course is where it originally came from. But it's revamped edition by IDW is so much more attractive.

In no small way I regret not picking this up...will get the 1st trade for definite.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 March, 2014, 09:28:28 PM
My Digital Pulls for 03/19/14

2000 AD 1873 - Holding pattern. Feeling really excited for the next issue though, which is a big jumping on issue with an all new line-up.
PROPHET 43 - Feels like its been ages since the last issue of this.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 258 - Came out last week digital. Thought it was pretty okay. The whole issue is basically an action scene with the Freedom Fighters chasing a train. But with all the bigger stuff going on (ie: the planet is in the process of BLOWING UP) it felt a bit... small?
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION-ONE 100 - Its over. God is dead. I mean Transformers is dead. But at least it goes out with an oversized bang. I wonder what Furman is doing next.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 16 - Excellent A++. Would buy again!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 18 March, 2014, 11:03:46 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 18 March, 2014, 09:28:28 PMPROPHET 43 - Feels like its been ages since the last issue of this.

Will you be getting the Prophet Strikefiles coming out later in the year?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 March, 2014, 11:50:15 PM
If it's the continuation of Graham's story, then yes.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 22 March, 2014, 08:15:50 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 18 March, 2014, 08:20:11 PM
Royals Masters of War #2: Not read this yet, but expect nothing but greatness.

I just read it a short while ago and I confirm, I it is rather good.

I also read Revolutionary War: Motormouth and it was okay. I think those who are cognizant with Marvel UK's previous outing -  which I wasn't - might get more from these stories. Or possibly less.

2000ad The Meg . Both okay. The second Black Siddha collection was entertaining. Very amusing in places. That Bloody Mary gag though. Dear me...  :o

One the collections front I just picked up Marvels from Marvel's Graphic Novels collection . Yet to read but the art looks rather lovely.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 25 March, 2014, 11:16:35 AM
Jesus, the weeks are flying by!

Sandman Overture 2 (It's been an age since issue 1, but it's new Gaiman Sandman, so who cares right?)
Wake 7 (A cracking comic in all respects- I can see the collected edition of this being a high seller for years to come).
Wraith: Welcome To Christmasland 5 (Joe Hill's new IDW mini trundles along nicely).
Miracleman 4 (New Moore stuff for me, can't fault it).
Origin II 4 (Gillen & Kubert have impressed with the three issues thus far, I'd expect the remaining two to follow suit).
Silver Surfer Vol 6 1 (Not a huge Surfer fan, am picking this up for the novelty of Allred on art, and the fact the 1st issue is only 2 Euro in my LCS. Unlikely in the extreme that I'll keep reading it).
Superior Spider-Man 30 (Its all gone Pete Tong for Dr. Octopus! An unmistakable urgency to the pace has been set for the past few months- some of the best Spidey comics I've ever read are whirling by at breakneck speed to the conclusion).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 March, 2014, 06:31:59 PM
The Maxx Maxximised #5: A bit in the origins if Maxx. Still the biz and worth a double dip for TPB.

Attack on Titan (Before the Fall) 1: The prequel to the hit manga of last year. And like all prequels it severs all character ties to the main series and focuses on world building, specifically a period 70 years before the SNK, focusing on another failed attempt by the Titans to consume humanity within wall Maria.

Dead Man Wonderland 1: Not read this yet but looks really good, sort of like The Most Dangerous Game with super hero mercenaries.

D.Gray-Man 7-9: Allen fights for his life after loosing his arm and innocence to the Noah. See's the secondary characters brought to the forefront as a result.

Weekly Shonen Jump #17: Their was a slightly pointless and not very good preview chapter in this weeks issue. Added to the lack of One Piece and Toriko this issue was only held afloat by Bleach, All You Need is Kill and One Punch Man. But even then it's still bloody good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 02 April, 2014, 12:41:22 PM
Did a large digital comic download crash The Adventurer's PC???

A quiet-ish week for me;

Judge Dredd: Mega City Two 3 (I've been really enjoying this mini, and have opted for the E.J. Su cover this month, very GTA Vice City).
Rogue Trooper 2 (Probably won't be around for long, but 1st issue was great).
Starlight 2 (I was very surprised by the quality of the 1st issue, and it immediately made the pull list cut. A recommended read).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 April, 2014, 09:01:38 PM
Sorry last week and this week have actually been two of the lightest comic weeks for me on record. So I sort of just forgot...

Last week 3/26/14 Digital Pulls
2000 AD 1874 - Was a bit broke last week and this week, so I kinda forgot to pick it up. So I have no comments on the news strips yet.
FABLES 139 - New arc, also haven't picked it up yet. So broke.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS 19 - I did pick this one up, because Image was running a half-off sale over the weekend. Last issue and this issue have really revitalized some of my waning interest in this title.
THE WALKING DEAD 124 - Full disclosure, I'm multiple issues behind on this. I'm waiting till the War arc is complete before catching up. If it doesn't bowl me over... I'm afraid Walking Dead is going to be headed for the chopping block.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 17 - Really noticed One Piece and Toriko being MIA this issue, Food Wars look really dumb. Agree with Bleach, All You Need is Kill, and One Punch Man holding things together. Nisekoi also some how managed to not be completely terrible for 3 chapters.

and... Digital Comics Pulls for 04/2/14
2000 AD 1875 - Again, behind. I might catch up tonight, or maybe on Friday. So broke.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE 12 - Half the team has turned into lizard mosters, and in some comics you'd expect things to go back to normal at the end. But this is the Invincible universe, you almost have expect the worst and that nothing will be the same again. Also, I can't find any confirmation of an issue 13 being solicited. CONCERNING! Invincible Universe is one of the best comics I current read!
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 18 - Line-up is back to normal. In general everything was kind of sublime. Nisekoi is back to being crap, but some how Naruto has become comprehensible for a moment. I'm sure we'll be back to poorly choreographed fight scenes soon enough.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 April, 2014, 09:31:24 PM
But I really want to talk about is a comic that some how managed to not appear on any of my shipping lists, despite having been out for several weeks digitally (and I assume in print). It's an early contender for my 'Best Single Issue of 2014' list, and it might surprise you...

(http://imageshack.com/a/img62/2914/s19b.jpg)

MEGA MAN 35 (https://www.comixology.com/Mega-Man-35/digital-comic/77269) by Ian Flynn and Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante from Archie Comics.

This particular issue is an epilogue issue for the previous arc, The Curse of Ra-Moon. Where the alien entity Ra-Moon attempted to eliminate all human life. On through the combined efforts of Mega Man and Dr. Wily was Ra-Moon's plans stopped. Now Mega Man and Dr. Light are returning to the scene to confirm Ra-Moon being dead, and confirm Dr. Wily's story of being a pawn. And not an evil idiot who almost helped kill everyone on the planet.

Here's the thing about the Mega Man comics. They are for an 'All Ages' reading group. Not 'For Kids Only'. All. Ages. And Ian Flynn is already a deft hand at treading the needle when it comes to dramatic effect that is both thrilling and suspenseful. While also being ultimately bloodless.

This issue though... this issue is all about emotion. Its about identity and loss. With Mega Man struggling with his fears from when he faced Ra-Moon, and his own near death experience, and with Protoman struggling with his own demons and frustrations over how he was treated by Dr Light.

There are just so many things being examined in this issue. Issues of anger, fear, remorse, redemption. Questions of identity, trust, and even love.

For an action comic for kids, there are some seriously heady issues on display here. Entire graphic novels have been written for adults about some of these topics that aren't as good as this one 22 page All Ages comic.

This issue isn't necessarily the best jumping on point, as its a culmination of a lot of events (I'd go back to the Blackout Prelude in #28 for that) but for me this is why I read comics. To find issues like this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 April, 2014, 09:03:42 AM
I actually only got the Prog, the Meg and WSJ this week. How sad. Got a bit of change from tips so might catch up on Black Science....I liked that first issue...but I might leave it till trade....

Anyway, still suitable enjoying Stealth Symphony. A pretty damn good set up chapter this week. Next weeks Jump is set to be a belter. Blue Exorcist and a new chapter of Dragon Ball (like, new new. Not colorised. New material. Holy shiz) being added to the line up.

BTW Adventurer, is that Mega Man comic available on comixology? I might have to dip into it if I can afford it...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 April, 2014, 10:15:30 AM
QuoteBTW Adventurer, is that Mega Man comic available on comixology? I might have to dip into it if I can afford it...

It very much is, in fact I linked it in my post. I think its a series worth reading (as is Sonic the Hedgehog, but Mega Man is probably more accessible as it hasn't been running for 250+ issues). As I said, I'd recommend going back to issue 28, OR you can start with issue 36, which is the start of a brand new arc. Which apparently is the start of a Mega Man / Mega Man X crossover. Which... should be pretty rad.


I tried BLACK SCIENCE, and thought it was kind of okay, but not good enough to get on the pull list. Like a more deadly Sliders or something. I did however get a chance to read the first two issues of THE FUSE during a sale on Image Comics.com. And I really liked what I found, that one will probably be going on the regular pull list.

And yeah, Stealth Symphony keeps getting better, and the new Dragon Ball chapter should be interesting. Its suppose to introduce Kakarot/Goku's mom.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 April, 2014, 12:44:55 PM
I'll hang on till Mega Man 36 then. Im not afraid to jumping into ongoing series, but I find jumping in at odd points often gives you the wrong impression initially.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 05 April, 2014, 10:26:39 AM

Simpson and Bruckheimer present a Tony Scott film, starring Denzel Washington and Kurt Russell. Thanks to Alex Ronald's eighties cinematography, you can almost hear the blues guitar soundtrack:

(http://2000ad.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/2000ad-1876-alex-ronald-sinister-dexter.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 05 April, 2014, 12:00:13 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 03 April, 2014, 10:15:30 AM


I tried BLACK SCIENCE, and thought it was kind of okay, but not good enough to get on the pull list. Like a more deadly Sliders or something. I did however get a chance to read the first two issues of THE FUSE during a sale on Image Comics.com. And I really liked what I found, that one will probably be going on the regular pull list.

I think the art on Black Science is all sorts of lovely - very angular ian gibson-esque - but the story is worse than incompetent. The Fuse definitely has something good going on, issue two was nicely twisty.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 April, 2014, 02:10:00 PM
The Maxx Maxximised #6: I wasn't expecting this so soon after #5. Bit of a sporadic release shchedual. Anyway, it's great as ussual.

The Royals Masters of War #3: Blooming zarjaz. Arthur might just be the funniest thing in comics at the moment.

Doctor Who Magazine #472: started picking this up again. Not the foggiest whats going on in the current arc. :lol:

Weekly Shonen Jump #18: In a series that never ceases to be wonderful, this was a highlight. Everything was good, even Naruto and (gasp!) Nisokoi! One Piece has a real "fecking hell!" Moment and One-Punch Man was the absolute shit! Plus great chapters of Bleach, Toriko, Blue Exorcist, Stealth Symphony, World Trigger and All You Need is Kill, plus a Dragon Ball/ Jaco prequel, well, it was thumping wonderful!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 April, 2014, 08:33:24 PM
Digital Pulls for the week of 04/09/14

2000 AD 1876 - Great line-up. I'm even enjoying SLAINE for once. Thanks Simon Davis! Being able to tell what's going on and who's who is a big plus!
ASTRO CITY 11 - *phew* can't believe we're nearly a year into this title, and its hit most of its ship dates! The last arc ended a bit MEH. But now we appear to be back to a new one-off story. Which is where Astro City excels.
EAST OF WEST 11 - Last issue got me hyped about this series again. So wild.
INVINCIBLE 110 - Read an 8 page preview of this issue, and it seriously pissed me off. I hope Kirkman's got a plan that doesn't end with me throwing my iPad across the room.
ROYALS MASTERS OF WAR 3 - This series is walking a fine line between 'Great Concept' and 'Mediocre Execution'. I'm not 100% sold on it yet, which is too bad because the creators involved are top notch.
SAVAGE DRAGON 194 - Second issue in the bold new direction. 193 wasn't the best introductory issue to SD IMO I'm seriously hoping this one does it better.
STAR WARS 16 - Falling behind on this one, catching up soon I hope.
THE WALKING DEAD 125 - Is the War arc over yet? One more to go? Uggggg.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 18 - Great issue, everything in top form. Dragon Ball extra chapter was a bit... pointless. But at least now the manga has its version of Bardock.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 09 April, 2014, 02:36:10 AM
Transformers: Autocracy

Story: Not bad.  Not brilliant. Kinda interesting as it's the story of how Optimum Prime (or Orion Pax as he was apparently known then) became Optimum Prime. Although the way it happened seemed a bit out of nowhere.

Art: Nice robots. Great to see that these are recognisable too, despite this being their pre-earth days and their cybertronian vehicle modes being rather different to their Earth counterparts. From a storytelling perspective I  find it rather poor though. I find it very difficult to tell what's going on, particularly in the action sequences. You can work it out to some extent from the dialogue... but you shouldn't have to do that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 April, 2014, 01:12:35 PM
A single one for me this week;

Royals Masters of War 3 (Loving this mini, has everything a 2000AD fan could wish for).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 April, 2014, 09:23:26 PM
I missed typing up my last haul as life has been quite full for one reason or another of late and its taken me away from you a little... like any of us care BUT I'm back with my latest haul and there's a lot to discuss.

Firstly two new series I've really been looking forward to. One of them I don't know why but Nightcrawler 1 was top of my pile, as I really couldn't wait to read it, even though I was kinda dreading it. See I love the character but really can't get on with Chris Claremont's work, new or old anymore. So this book was a weird one for me to be so on board with, especially given I've not read a new X-book for years either. It was okay, there was the odd great moment and Nightcrawler is a character that should be in a dream book. It just didn't hang together. Claremont's writing wasn't as overblown as normal and drifted by with out driving me nuts BUT the book just didn't hang together. It all just seemed to happened, it was a series of moments and nothing seemed to relate to me. Still its early and I still have a vague hope for this. We'll see.

Flash Gordon 1 likewise is a character I love, in a world I adore and this book didn't disappoint it was quite, quite brilliant. Just great high octane fun comics. Full of action, character and... well not much else I see no world changing themes, or ideas that stretch the medium, but when the action and the character work is as good as this that's often enough. A masterclass in how to update a classic while being true to the original. Just brilliant and probably book of the month. Really hope this series can keep this up.

Elsewhere we have the beginning of the end of a couple of books. Fatale 21 was superb and is peeling away its layers as it cruises towards what I think will be a thrilling end. The Massive 21 might have a longer tail (tale) but is clearly entering the end game, again its mysteries are being revealed. It too was quite fantastic. The problem is that last conversation has me worried as to what exactly the reveals will be. Just what is that something about Mary? I hope it doesn't stretch the grounding this ocean going series has so delighted in too far? We'll see.

FBP 9, Sex 12 and Jonah Hex 29 are all smacking good reads. Though I miss Moriat on Jonah. If he has gone I hope the solicitations that Staz Johnson is coming are right, that'll take away the sting a little.

Judge Dredd - Mega City Two - City of Courts 3 aside from having a stupidly long title I'm thinking now will benefit from a re-read. I'm enjoying it but does it all hang together? We'll see.

Finally two issues of The Maxx 5 and 6 result - if Flash Gordon hadn't been around this haul either of these could have had book of the weeks. Still this book is a wonder. So much to offer on first read but mainly it makes you want to read it again as you know there is so much more to gain with subsequent reading. Can't recommend this series enough.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 April, 2014, 04:52:39 PM
Weekly Shonen Jump #20: Seraph of the End is slowly growing on me. It's not high class entertainment, but it at least has some potential, even at this point.

Deadman Wonderland 2: Continues to intrigue. Really great series, recommended for any Battle Royale Fans.

Gangsta 1: Heard so much about this series and now it's finally getting a release in English. It's bloody good stuff as well! Some brilliant action scenes theoughout.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 April, 2014, 05:38:57 PM
Quatro for me this week;

Batman 30; Threading water like a Navy Seal. These lackluster few months have prompted me to boycott the 1st issue of 'Batman Eternal' (that and the fact there aint no way I'm adding a weekly US comic to the pile).
Unwritten Apocalypse 4; Still behind on this, looking forward to a good sit down & read.
Superior Spider-Man 31; And so ends my mid-30's dalliance with good 'ol Spidey. Peter returned last issue of course, leaving this one to wrap-up the enjoyable, bonkers and fast paced run.
X-Force 3; Really enjoying Spurrier's take so far. Will post a review in the Marvel thread when the 1st arc is finished.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 17 April, 2014, 01:11:29 PM
Rover Red Charlie #5 - Garth's best comic in years.
BPRD - black flame ##4 - same ole, same ole
Stray Bullets: Killers #2 - number 1 was one of the best comics of the year so far.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 19 April, 2014, 03:05:57 PM
sonic universe: solid end to the story

megaman: already been mentioned in this thread as to how good it is so enjoy this instead http://brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com/2014/04/18/560-nana-gives-it-her-all/ (http://brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com/2014/04/18/560-nana-gives-it-her-all/)

unwritten: this series is being bought on obligation now i have not enjoyed it since the fables snuff arc but i wanna see how it ends

one piece 70 only just now found a copy shonen jump peoples buy this it has the start of the current dressrosa arc
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 April, 2014, 10:13:29 PM
Pulls:

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #11: A bit behind on this. Need to catch up via GN's.

Mega-Man #36: I see what Adventurer means, this is indeed very entertaining stuff. Helps i'm vaguely fond of the material at hand but I was amazed at how invest I got in Willy's internal struggle. Oh, and a Ace Attorney cameo to boot. :lol:

Weekly Shonen Jump #21: Bleach is making me feel all fuzzy at the moment and I don't know why.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 April, 2014, 07:40:41 AM
Digital Pulls for 04/23/14

2000 AD 1878 - Current line-up isn't quite setting my thrill receptors on fire. Its solid, but not the most exciting. JUDGE DREDD is a bit of a slow burner, SLAINE is readable but just as pointless as its always been, OUTLIER needs a serious twist to not be MARAUDER 2: MARAUD HARDER, SINISTER-DEXTER is good but not at its best, and JAEGIR feels like its missing something... iconic to make it really memorable.
ELTINGVILLE CLUB (One-Shot) - Its Evan Dorkin writing and drawing. There's no reason for me NOT to pick this up.
THE FUSE 3 - Got the first 2 issues on sale, and it suprised me with how good this is. Like police procedurals? Like near future sci-fi? Check it out.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS 20 - Man, end of the last (two) issues kind of made me mad. I hope there's a twist to reverse the twist.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 259 - This arc seems to be a lot of action, not much on the characters. I like this series more when the characters get more interaction time. Still good.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 21 - Great fight scenes in Bleach the last couple weeks, though I feel the reality warping baddie is gonna get jobbed when he should be invincible. I kinda wish I had more background on some of these characters and their motivations. But its still entertaining. Does fights a lot better then Naruto does.

I recently did a count, and I'm down to only 17 ongoing monthly titles (not including 2000 AD/Jump), I generally like to be closer to 20, so I'm sort of hunting around for some new titles. Stuff I'm looking at this week...

HEROBEAR & THE KID: SAVING TIME 1 - I loved the original mini-series of this. I really should check this out.

Then I went and looked at the Previews catalog for April 2014. And god damn, is there nothing jumping out at me. Maybe we're just in a slow period for comics?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 23 April, 2014, 12:16:26 PM
The pull list cuts have been cruel, but financially sound.

Only Rogue Trooper 3 for me this week, and I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 April, 2014, 09:54:17 PM
Wow. The new Comixology app is getting a hounding. Has anyone downloaded it yet? Whats up with it?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 28 April, 2014, 10:15:46 PM
The ComiXology reader app is exactly the same as the previous app, with the store front stripped out. Its reader function is perfectly fine.

MY DIGITAL PULLS FOR 04/30/14
2000 AD 1879 - What's pissing me off about SLAINE, is that this woman was kidnapped. But before Slaine can get save her, she just appears on the beach having escaped. And this doesn't appear to be part of some scheme to get at Slaine, she just randomly escaped, swam across open water, and ended up on the same beach as Slaine. This is why I have problems with Pat Mill's writing. Happenstance abound.
EGOs 4 - First arc was pretty great (Living Galaxy bad guy never really feeling 'Galaxy Sized' at any point aside). If you like sci-fi future super-heroes at all. You'll dig this I think.
MEGA MAN 36 - Came out last week digitally, not quit the emotional megamix of the previous issue, but Doctor Wily's internal struggle was pretty interesting. Dr. Light is a bit of a dick.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 22/23 - No issue next week. Nooooooooooooo...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 April, 2014, 10:39:11 PM
Well just downloaded it myself and that really is a load of fuss over nothing. Considering you would need an internet conection to access the store if it was on the app anyway what does it really matter? :|

Anyway, small haul this week with only Weekly Shonen Jump #22/23 besides the prog. The lack of one punch man next week will mean we will get it for two week in a row afterwards but thats not what i'm excited about. HUNTER X HUNTER is coming back and will be a part of the line up! Holy crap yes! Heard so much about this series it's meant to be mega good fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 April, 2014, 12:34:32 AM
I've heard a lot of good things about Hunter X Hunter too, and like what I read in the preview chapter VIZ offers on their app. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 April, 2014, 07:05:58 AM
Oh yes! Only problem is i'll libly enjoy it enough that i'll want to buy the 20 odd volumes thus far. And I can not afford to spend any more money on comics ATM! My pull list is tiny in comparison to others but my budget is sufficiently smaller, I should imagine.

Looking at the solicitations for next week it seem's I have quite a few titles. Saga#19, The Royals #4, and and The Maxx #7. Blimey!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 29 April, 2014, 01:59:02 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 28 April, 2014, 10:15:46 PM
2000 AD 1879 - What's pissing me off about SLAINE, is that this woman was kidnapped. But before Slaine can get save her, she just appears on the beach having escaped. And this doesn't appear to be part of some scheme to get at Slaine, she just randomly escaped, swam across open water, and ended up on the same beach as Slaine. This is why I have problems with Pat Mill's writing. Happenstance abound.

You don't find it interesting that every time Slaine thinks about not bothering and going to a party instead, she turns up to lure him to that island? 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 29 April, 2014, 06:51:53 PM
Quote from: Recrewt on 29 April, 2014, 01:59:02 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 28 April, 2014, 10:15:46 PM
2000 AD 1879 - What's pissing me off about SLAINE, is that this woman was kidnapped. But before Slaine can get save her, she just appears on the beach having escaped. And this doesn't appear to be part of some scheme to get at Slaine, she just randomly escaped, swam across open water, and ended up on the same beach as Slaine. This is why I have problems with Pat Mill's writing. Happenstance abound.

You don't find it interesting that every time Slaine thinks about not bothering and going to a party instead, she turns up to lure him to that island?

It also beats 'Slaine, the not very much happens comic because it's hard to hook up 2000 years before cell phones'
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 April, 2014, 02:27:50 PM
Just a few this week;

Judge Dredd: Mega City Two 4 (judging from comments elsewhere on the forum, a cracking issue awaits).
Origin II 5 (the finale to Gillen & Kubert's mini, pure adamantium compared to Origin I's recycled aluminium).
X-Force 4 (still loving this. Spurrier is delivering a pretty decent read so far. It's the only 'X' book left on my pull list, which speaks for itself).

Annnnd...

Amazing Spider-Man 1 (swore I wouldn't, but my LCS is selling it for a crazy 3 Euro. Sure I had to).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 May, 2014, 09:24:51 PM
Some titles a little off form this haul, others on belting form.

Start of with my newbie being Justice League United 0 like Jeff Lemire, like Mike McKone and really wanted to see what happened to Animal man post his own series, but this was a bit rubbish and much work to be done if its to last past its three issue trial. The Mercenary Sea 3 probably hasn't done enough to get past its 3 issue trial and yet I'm intrigued enough to get next issue. Not much rope left though but a definite improvement on last issue.

Jonah Hex 30 was one of the series rare dip month's for me, still good, just not great and I wasn't as impressed with Staz Johnson's art as I expected to be. We'll see how things go. Oh and even Jose Garcia Lopez's art couldn't really save the back up. Shame.

Wonder Woman 30, Lazarus 8 were solid but not spectacular issues, so again a dip by both series high standards. Batman 30 was good, I guess but christ this series is really trying my patience. I want to last out until Year Zero ends to see what comes up after but I'm not sure I can be bothered.

Stars of the week by far are The Massive 22 with another brilliant issue and The Saviors 4 which is proving a quite superb series, if only they'd get a letter on board!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 May, 2014, 09:50:35 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 May, 2014, 09:24:51 PM
Batman 30 was good, I guess but christ this series is really trying my patience. I want to last out until Year Zero ends to see what comes up after but I'm not sure I can be bothered.


I'm with you here Colin.
Yeah, it's a well enough told story, yeah it's nicely illustrated by Capullo, but Jayses if it ain't a slog I dunno what is.
IMO it was an ambitious mistake to let this run for a year. I didn't hear anyone clamouring for more Batman back-story, let alone stuff that overwrites pre-Nu-52 classics (ah, why do I even care anymore?).
Anyway, like yourself, I've come this far, I may as we'll finish it- I want to see what's next.

This week:

Wake 8 (HUGE rug-pull at the end of last issue- what the f-ck is going on??? Dying to find out).
Miracleman 5 (New to me, as I know it is to some others. Unsurprisingly great).
Nail Biter 1 (The relentless culls have made space for the odd try-out or two. Previews of this are jaw-dropping, so it gets a look in).

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 06 May, 2014, 10:08:27 PM
DIGITAL PULLS FOR 05/07/14

2000AD 1879 - Did somebody say INDIGO PRIME is back?! John Smith madness is always welcome.
ASTRO CITY 12 - First Astro City comic to ever have a guest artist. Will be quite a strange experience.

No WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP this week. My tears run like rivers.

More tiny weeks. There might be a Sonic the Hedgehog comic out (because the digital release scheduled is goofy like that) but I won't know until Wednesday.

Image Comics also gave me like 100 comics for free. So I'm not short for reading material right now. Also SEX, ELEPHANTMEN 51, and DANGER CLUB were all pretty good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 May, 2014, 10:11:41 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 06 May, 2014, 10:08:27 PM
Also SEX, ELEPHANTMEN 51, and DANGER CLUB were all pretty good.

Yeah Sex is a very under-rated gem. It may have done itself a disservice by being so bold in the way it handles its eponymous subject. Its does play a part in the series but its not that big a deal and I do wonder if its dissuaded some readers who might otherwise have found out there's a very good comics behind all the tits and pricks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 May, 2014, 10:24:56 PM
I do kind of regret giving up on Sex (Har Har) after issue 4.
Will pick up some back-issues as soon as it's on sale.

Astro City & Black Science are also on digital sale-watch.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 May, 2014, 10:30:42 PM
The Maxx #7 - Hey look, Pitt. Never read Pitt before. I heard it wasn't very good. This was  enjoyable as usual tough.

The Royals: Masters of War #4 - Still bloody good fun. Enjoying this tour of the world super powered monarchies.

No WSJ. Was hoping for an annual but nope.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 May, 2014, 10:33:01 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 06 May, 2014, 10:30:42 PM
The Royals: Masters of War #4 - Still bloody good fun. Enjoying this tour of the world super powered monarchies.

This out Hawk?
Slipped by me, but no doubt I'll be able to pick up a copy tomorrow.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 May, 2014, 10:34:10 PM
Yup.
http://www.newsarama.com/20351-dc-comics-may-2014-solicitations.html
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 06 May, 2014, 11:18:29 PM
Then add Royals to the list. Last issue really upped the stakes a bit.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 May, 2014, 06:29:18 AM
I think I'll defo be picking The Royals in trade. I'm hearing so many good things about it, which is hardly surprising given the creative team involved.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 07 May, 2014, 11:48:52 AM
Claymore volumes 20 to 24 just landed on my doorstep as well. I'm now up to date. Loving this grungy, fantasy manga too bits. The art has come a long way from being quite unappealing to a work of O'Niel esque beauty.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 08 May, 2014, 12:56:26 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 May, 2014, 10:11:41 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 06 May, 2014, 10:08:27 PM
Also SEX, ELEPHANTMEN 51, and DANGER CLUB were all pretty good.

Yeah Sex is a very under-rated gem. It may have done itself a disservice by being so bold in the way it handles its eponymous subject. Its does play a part in the series but its not that big a deal and I do wonder if its dissuaded some readers who might otherwise have found out there's a very good comics behind all the tits and pricks.

Read the first 5 issues of Sex and found it one of the most boring, dull 1%'er Superhero pap snoozefests committed to paper; pandering in the most dis-empowering portrayals of female sexuality (in what little of it did feature sex, most of it was a man on a balcony having an internal monologue). Mind you, I stayed with it for longer than Sex Criminals, a comic where two middle aged men tell you about the experience of adolescent female masturbation. Icky.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Keef Monkey on 08 May, 2014, 01:49:23 PM
The Royals has been brilliant, and issue 3 was definitely a shocker. #4 doesn't seem to be on Comixology yet but will definitely be picking it up. Got the new issue of The Punisher as well, other than that I'm playing catch-up on a bunch of old series so my new comics day tends to be me buying old stuff!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 May, 2014, 07:30:11 PM
Astro City isn't on ComiXology yet either. I wonder if there's an issue with Vertigo titles?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 May, 2014, 07:42:21 PM
Dunno about Astro City, but Royals is definitely due next week according to Midtowns listings.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 May, 2014, 08:26:54 PM
CBR listed it as yesterday though. So does Vertigo's own sight. :|
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 May, 2014, 10:49:44 PM
Who knows Hawk, could be any number of reasons.
Something to look forward to regardless, it's Williams' best non-2000AD stuff since Cla$$war.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 09 May, 2014, 03:07:50 AM
I went into my comic shop hoping my order of Royals #3 was there. (It was.) After ordering the 2000 AD I left the shop with the new Amazing Spiderman (an extra long jump on issue) and Original Sin #1 along with Royals. Both on the comic guy's recommendation. He's definitely doing his job! Heh.

I'll let you know what I think of them when I've read them. I spent this evening (well part of this evening. I actually fell asleep for a big chunk of it) reading the FCBD Prog. Rather nice it was too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 10 May, 2014, 11:38:54 PM
Okay. Original Sin is essentially a who-done-it with multiple Marvel characters investigating. One episode in... it's pretty good so far. As was Amazing Spiderman #1 although tonally rather different. Quite amusing in fact. If actually felt more like an anthology housing several other strips. A couple of those involved characters who will turn up later, so their strip really functions as an early POV for that character. Inhumans #1 was also included although I think it will get is own comic next month. It was pretty good too.

That picture of Peter Parker on front cover makes him look like a nutter though. I'm not sure if that's was the artist's intention or not.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 May, 2014, 09:39:38 PM
A few good uns this week:

Royals: Masters of War 4 (2000AD Droids at their non-Prog best).
Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland 6 (A mighty fine IDW mini, penultimate chapter).
Starlight 3 (Mark Millar's pulpy series has made it to the issue 3 milestone- loving it).
X-Force 5 (I may be the only comic reader on Earth enjoying this, but I don't care! Bodyslide by One).
Afterlife with Archie 5 (I believe this is the end of the first arc- taking its time shipping, but Francavilla is worth the wait).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 May, 2014, 09:45:36 PM
OK, let's try this again....

Royals: Masters of War #4:.....'Triple checks solicitations' Yup. Defo getting is is week. Can't effing wait!

Saga #19: Finally jumping onto this monthly after catching up via the trades. Goodie good!

Weekly Shonen Jump #24: Just a moment for One Piece please. How is it possible that after fifteen years the same Ussop joke still make's me laugh every time? Damn it Oda, I am not your gag slave!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 May, 2014, 09:49:16 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 May, 2014, 09:45:36 PM

Saga #19: Finally jumping onto this monthly after catching up via the trades. Goodie good!


Don't think it's out til next week!  :-\
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 May, 2014, 09:55:16 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 13 May, 2014, 09:49:16 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 May, 2014, 09:45:36 PM

Saga #19: Finally jumping onto this monthly after catching up via the trades. Goodie good!


Don't think it's out til next week!  :-\

Once again, CBR fucking me over. Images own sight has set me right. Dammit.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 May, 2014, 11:55:16 PM
My Digital Pulls for 05/14/14

2000 AD 1881 - I apparently forgot to buy 1880 last week. So double the thrill power for me this week.
FABLES 140 - The framing of this arc suggests we're going to see the end of Fabletown. The series really is starting to wrap up.
ROYALS: MASTERS OF WAR 4 - At first I wasn't too warm to this series because despite super-humans existing, history wasn't much different from ours.  But now.... all bets are off.
SONIC UNIVERSE 63 - This series is definitely a bit weaker then the main Sonic the Hedgehog comic, but still more enjoyable then a lot of action/adventure comics out there.
STAR WARS 17 - Fell behind, then got caught up with the Dark Horse anniversery sale. Still pretty great space opera. To bad it ends at the end of the year.
THINK TANK: FUN WITH PTSD one-shot - Think Tank is genuinely a really smartly written series. I'm glad to see it back, hopefully season 2 will be starting up soon.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 24 - Hoo-boy, was I missing this title last week. Everything (that I like) was in top form. Also... Toriko can be seriously f-ed up sometime  :o

(http://imageshack.com/a/img838/1673/bdw5.png)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 14 May, 2014, 03:15:02 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 13 May, 2014, 09:49:16 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 May, 2014, 09:45:36 PM

Saga #19: Finally jumping onto this monthly after catching up via the trades. Goodie good!


Don't think it's out til next week!  :-\

Are you saying CBR is LYING!

:P
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 May, 2014, 08:14:19 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 May, 2014, 09:45:36 PM
OK, let's try this again....

Royals: Masters of War #4:.....'Triple checks solicitations' Yup. Defo getting is is week. Can't effing wait!

Mars Attacks First Born #1: Really like me some Mars Attacks. And Sam Kieth is one of my favourite comic artists around ATM.

Weekly Shonen Jump #24: Just a moment for One Piece please. How is it possible that after fifteen years the same Ussop joke still make's me laugh every time? Damn it Oda, I am not your gag slave!!!

Chopped out Saga and added Mars Attacks First Born to my pull list as well. I'm glad i'm getting a greater income ATM!  :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 14 May, 2014, 04:55:12 PM
Huge week comics wise...

The Field #2
Astro city #12
Royals MOW #4
Walking Dead #127
starlight #3
Stray Bullets Killers #3
shutter #2
Hellboy #6
Abe Sapien #12
Judge Dredd #19
Next testament #9
Minimum Wage #5
Auteur #3
Weird Love #1


Eeks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 18 May, 2014, 06:52:59 AM
United States of Murder Inc. #1
Imagine an alternate reality where the Mafia gained power instead of losing it and a big chunk of the USA was actually conceded to them where their activities were legal. An interesting premise following the path of a newly 'made' man. written by Brian Bendis. Drawn by Michael Oeming.

This is their next thing since writing Powers, apparently. The writing sets things up well. The characters talk in a rather caricatured way, yet it works. The art style is rather cartoony, and appears simplistic at first glance, but it fits the noirish tone very well as does Taki Soma's colouring. I forget the correct term, but she uses a lot of fills, employing little in the way of shading and it works.

A double length episode. Highly recommended if you'd like something different. Contains a bit too much swearing for my taste.

Jupiter's Children #1-3. Mark Millar and Frank Quietly. The first issue actually collects the first three, a bargain for £3.00. And its pretty good so far.

[spoiler]It follows the idea that superheroes in this world were introduced as an answer to the Depression of America's 1930s. They set up as an ideal to help the public aspire. But what if in the present world (2013) a large chunk of them got too big for their tights and decided just being an ideal was not enough?

This follows the son and daughter of The Utopian (the leader and greatest of the heroes, the one who set them up and in the first place. Incidentally these kids are already far outside their parents' ideal) and their place in the modern world of superheroes their role in the repercussions...[/spoiler].

Shaping up to be a rather intelligent story. I know there are many Millar dislikers on this board but I think even they might like this if they only gave it a shot...

I picked up the trade of Daredevil: Born Again too. I've yet to read it (I think I got it from the library years ago but I've forgotten it) but very much looking forward to it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 May, 2014, 07:23:02 AM
Quote from: Mardroid on 18 May, 2014, 06:52:59 AM
I picked up the trade of Daredevil: Born Again too. I've yet to read it (I think I got it from the library years ago but I've forgotten it) but very much looking forward to it.

Oh you should be looking forward to it, you should. Classic is a much over used superlative but in reference to Born Again it is well used. For me probably Miller's best work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 18 May, 2014, 04:03:08 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 18 May, 2014, 07:23:02 AM
Quote from: Mardroid on 18 May, 2014, 06:52:59 AM
I picked up the trade of Daredevil: Born Again too. I've yet to read it (I think I got it from the library years ago but I've forgotten it) but very much looking forward to it.

Oh you should be looking forward to it, you should. Classic is a much over used superlative but in reference to Born Again it is well used. For me probably Miller's best work.

I read through it today (I really should pace myself better) and I totally agree. I can confirm I have read it before, but it was a while back and it's great to own a copy.

I think I might prefer this to the Dark Knight Returns but, to be fair, it's been a while since I read it. I seem too get the impression that one went too far down the dark gritty route for my taste.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 May, 2014, 07:43:26 PM
Ace Cop: American Choppers #1: New Axe Cop! Oh yes indeed i'll have some of that!

Saga #19: Finally returns and it's wonderful as ever. What a truly classic series.

Weekly Shonen Jump #15: Did Obama just cameo in Toriko? And Pica's voice gag has to be the funniest thing i've read all week.  :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 May, 2014, 09:30:11 PM
Busy-ish week with a Meg dropping too;

Unwritten: Apocalypse 5 (Still on my catch-up pile).
Rogue Trooper 4 (A damn shame that this could be the end of a superb reboot. Let's hope not).
Saga 19 (Been ages since the last issue. The trades are such good value I should really switch, but y'know...collectors mentality).
Miracleman 6 (Hilariously, now poly-bagged for the protection of young readers with €6.00 to blow on a reprint from the 80's).
ABC Warriors: The Mek Files 1 HC (Only €30 in Big Bang Comics, great value and I'm dying to pick my copy up).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 20 May, 2014, 10:50:24 PM
I was a bit concerned the Mek Files would prove to expensive considering the size and format, but I just did a search using this site (http://"http://www.booksprice.co.uk") and it came up with this (http://"http://www.bookdepository.com/B-C-Warriors-01-Pat-Mills/9781781082584?utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=bookspriceus&a_aid=booksprice&utm_term=1781082588&utm_source=book_link&utm_content=A.B.C.-Warriors-01").

Hmm. Don't mind if I do.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 21 May, 2014, 10:45:08 AM
Thanks Mandroid, ordered!

For all art-droid fans Prophet 44 this week is a treat - all Dave Taylor art

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=21735 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=21735)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JamesC on 21 May, 2014, 10:51:48 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 20 May, 2014, 09:30:11 PM

Rogue Trooper 4 (A damn shame that this could be the end of a superb reboot. Let's hope not).


I really like this series - and not in a 'pretty good for a Rogue Trooper update' way but in a 'this could be the best action comic on the stands' way.
If it ends it'll be a damn shame and I'd love Tharg to call up the creators and see if they can carry on some of their ideas in the prog.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2014, 10:56:29 AM
Quote from: JamesC on 21 May, 2014, 10:51:48 AM
If it ends it'll be a damn shame and I'd love Tharg to call up the creators and see if they can carry on some of their ideas in the prog.

Be interesting to gauge whether this would be possible. Would there be any rights issues? Would the creators be interested?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 May, 2014, 12:41:06 PM
I should really start reading IDW's Rogue Trooper. :-\
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 21 May, 2014, 05:17:01 PM
Quote from: BPP on 21 May, 2014, 10:45:08 AM

For all art-droid fans Prophet 44 this week is a treat - all Dave Taylor art


Getting this digital next month, although it looks so beautiful I might just pick-up a paper copy too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 May, 2014, 01:35:33 AM
Digital Comic Pulls for 05/21/14

2000 AD 1882 - Indigo Prime is as bonkers as you'd expect. Colony is kind of familiar, but I'm liking it a lot.
EAST OF WEST 12 - So much intrigue.
INVINCIBLE 111 - Violence!
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE 348 - The Man from the Ministry sounds really cool.
PROPHET 44 - Dave Taylor?! Yes please!
SAGA 19 - Time jump time.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 260 - Action! Adventure! Way Past Cool!
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 25 - See below.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img836/4500/dgmo.png)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 May, 2014, 12:37:33 PM
So I've decided to jump onto Sandman Overture. Already got issues 1 and 2, when can 3 be expected?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 23 May, 2014, 06:25:31 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 23 May, 2014, 12:37:33 PM
So I've decided to jump onto Sandman Overture. Already got issues 1 and 2, when can 3 be expected?

According to my comic book guy.... that is indeed the question. Akin to "how long is a piece of string?" I think. So far it's okay though isn't it?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Max Headroom on 23 May, 2014, 08:58:08 PM
Vertigo's website says that 'Sandman Overture 3' is due for release on 30th July.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 May, 2014, 09:45:43 PM
So it's a quartely title? Can't rush those pages I guess. Bloody amazing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 May, 2014, 10:22:34 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 23 May, 2014, 09:45:43 PM
So it's a quartely title? Can't rush those pages I guess. Bloody amazing.

I think it was originally intended as a monthly.
As a comics fan, I'm delighted that Williams III is taking his sweet time on those luscious visuals instead of churning it out.
No doubt those who wait til 2015 for the collected edition will be rewarded for their patience.
Me, I don't mind the between-issue wait. The inexorable comic pile will never reach the bottom.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 24 May, 2014, 10:48:32 AM
Remembering the wait for issues of The Kindly Ones was my main reason for deciding to pass on flop0y Overtures.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 May, 2014, 02:07:00 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 24 May, 2014, 10:48:32 AM
Remembering the wait for issues of The Kindly Ones was my main reason for deciding to pass on flop0y Overtures.

I was getting it in floppy format back then too Cosh, genuinely don't remember any big lulls in between issues.
Seeing as I was 16 at the time I probably had more urgent concerns, mind!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 24 May, 2014, 10:05:10 PM
One of my favorite issues of Prophet this week, #44, since this re-boot started - bit abstract this issue but probably will give more insight into whats behind the Earth Empire when the series is complete and I read back past issues together.  Best thing about issues of Prophet like this is that it doesnt matter if it makes complete sense - it just feels poetic and magical.  As the series comes to and end soon I am sure this issue will stick out as a highlight alongside #26 (the all Brandon Graham issue).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 May, 2014, 07:57:58 PM
Well you know sometimes when you read things 'monthly' you sometimes feel a bit of a thick twat as you can't really piece all the bits together from last time you read the story well had a few of these this haul... oh go on say you do too and its not just me being a thick twat... ahem... anyway... when this happens its gives you a real good indicator of how much you like a series and I'm pleased to say this has led to a lot of positives.

Firstly FBP 10. I was struggling a little with who was who, cos I was misplacing character in this alternative dimensions fun fest. New secrets were revealed (I think) which led to intriguing stuff. Might well be missing some stuff but really want to go back and get it all straight in my head which is a very good sign.

Similarly Fatale 22 had some nice background on our villian which in turn was revealing stuff about our femme fatale... I think... again looking forward to a good old re-read of this when we're done to see if all the piece I think I have actually do fit together.

Elsewhere Hinterkind 7 didn't exactly throw me but again getting my head straight about the various journeys and plots being had took me a wee bit to get in gear with BUT again looking forward to heading back to get it all in one go. There is one chunk I've not quite related to the rest yet though.

Wonder Woman 31 was great and while all the bits are there this month I'm now really looking forward to Azzarello and kinda Chiang's run ending so I can go back as I think read as one this will give a heck of a lot more?

The Maxx 7 I bloody love but just as I think I'm starting to get my head around things you get a curve ball like this months... what the chuff was all that about... so The Pitt (I think) shows up and they all get small... oh man though this is still great and YEP you guessed it re-read all round at some point.

So it interesting that I'm loving all the stories that are throwing me and calling for re-read some of the others, not always so much. Mercenary Seas 4 is really pretty straight forward and I keep thinking I'm going to drop but always improves just enough issue by issue to keep me hanging in and I still have hope for this one. Nightcrawler 2 likewise doesn't offer enough but to my surprise this Chris Claremont comics rushes to it 3 issue test point with me having high hopes it will somehow get through, all be it by the skin of its teeth. Justice League United 1 (2 really what was the point of calling the first issue 0?) only just makes it to the three issue test point and I really doubt this will get through though this issue is better.

The stuff I got a grip on though ain't all just good (remember if you have a care to my criteria these days is I have to love a comic, not just like it for me to continue with it and there's enough out there to make this work I'm glad to say) some of it is wonderful. The Victories 11 will defo be getting a re-read when this is all done but I'm following it fine and it really is quite fantastic. Rocket Girl 5 if this had been the end of a mini - as I think was originally planned? - then it would have been a little light and unsatisfying. As the end to the first arc it bloomin' superb and I can't wait for this to return in September. So much intrigue!

Finally Flash Gordon 2 is straight forward adventure comics done just about perfectly. From art to story this is just a joyous romp and once again Messes Parker and Shaner get book of the haul. Quite stupendous. This has passed its three issue trial after just 2 issues!

Oh and where's my Cyclops 1? Wasn't with my pulls - boooo

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 26 May, 2014, 10:50:14 PM
A tumbleweed week;

Batman 31 has been delayed for us UK & Eire readers, so this week it's a solitary;

Trees 1 (I'm going in completely blind on this, but a creepy middle-aged beardie wierdie in a fedora is holding my hand).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 May, 2014, 09:35:11 PM
My Digital Pulls for 05/28/14

2000 AD 1883 - Solid. Kind of unsure what's really going on in Indigo Prime, need to give this arc a reread at the end.
THE FUSE 4 - This series surprised me. I like its concept, its characters, and its first arc mystery is pretty good too. Check it out.
TREES 1 - Warren Ellis. High concept Sci-Fi. Give it to me. All of it.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 26 - All You Need is Kill ends next week! On the plus side you can do worse by not overstaying your welcome. But where Kill ends, Hunter X Hunter returns. So the average page count won't change. This issue gives us a double whammy of Yu-Gi-Oh!. So... hooray? One-Punch Man seems to be MIA for the moment. Sad Face.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 May, 2014, 10:00:31 PM
Godzilla Rulers of Earth #12: Gojira battles Manda, Titanosaurus and Gezorah (really!?) and crashes down on the sub-terranians. Fun comic!

Trees #1: Like many, I was rather excited for this. Looks like it's gonna be sweet!

Weekly Shonen Jump #26: All You Need is Kill's penultimate chapter! I cry oceans of tears! It will be much missed. But yay! The return of HunterXHunter!  :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 May, 2014, 09:50:40 PM
Cameo from me tonight as I just received and read Cyclops 1 it was everything I expected but not quite what I hoped. It was a cool teen drama, a messed up superhero kid, shocked by seeing the man he will grow into has made some tough choices his idealised view of the world doesn't agree with running away to see his cool space pirate dad. So why not a success, well it was all so establishing. It was setting things up perfectly well, introducing characters nicely, setting the back ground for none x-readers like myself... but that was all. The action felt forced and attached and we had so much to set up none of it felt like it got the time it needed. Still now we've done that I have high hopes still for this one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 May, 2014, 10:23:57 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 29 May, 2014, 09:50:40 PM
Cameo from me tonight as I just received and read Cyclops 1 it was everything I expected but not quite what I hoped.

I expect nothing from this Colin!
The concept of bringing the teen X-Men from 30 years ago into the 'present' Marvel universe (and leaving them there) is one of the worst ideas Bendis has ever hacked up.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 May, 2014, 10:32:38 AM
Yeah but a disillusion young uptight Cyclops fearful for this future cast into high space adventure with his freebootin' poppa - come on that's gold right there. Forget how it came about dunn't matter!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 May, 2014, 11:00:37 AM
Just picked up Jojo's Bizarre Adventure volumes 2, 3, and 4. This series is.....something else. Like Fist of the North Star is it was utterly self aware if it's over masculinity and utter insanity. The art is something else as well, possibly some of the best i've seen come out of the Jump.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 May, 2014, 11:04:55 AM
I'm watching the anime on Crunchyroll, its... a bit nuts. I like how its a generational story too and doesn't stick to one era for very long.

Its definitely cut from the Fist of the Northstar mold.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 May, 2014, 11:07:10 AM
The coke bottle scene has to be one of the most macho things ever.

"All I hear coming from you is BOLLOCKS, BOBBY!"

It's a shame theirs licensing issues with any arc other than Stardust Crusaders. Though I guess it saves me dabbling in a 100 volume series!

Oh, and while we're at it i'm down for a reprint of Fist of the Northstar. Theirs not enough retro manga on the market from the 80's.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 May, 2014, 11:11:13 AM
The licensing thing might have gotten worked out, since Crunchyroll is airing the material that happened before Stardust Crusaders. Hopefully that means more of the manga will be licensed in the future.

Most of Jojo's legal trouble stem from all the musician references and the RIAA being hardasses when it comes to that sort of thing. Fair use and parody be damned.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 May, 2014, 11:16:33 AM
Well the fact that Dio's henchman being called Vanilla Ice clearly went over their heads! Luckily each arc can be read in their own right, no real interlocking story arc (besides Dio)mso that makes it easier.

Their was also a Rohan spin-off GN which is the only none french comic in the Louvre  collection.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 May, 2014, 11:45:18 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 30 May, 2014, 10:32:38 AM
Forget how it came about dunn't matter!

I can't forget!

Marvel have made enough of a mess out of the actual Cyclops for me to give a white shite about his time-displaced teen version.



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 June, 2014, 12:23:21 PM
04/06/14

The Maxx #8- Conclusion to Pitt team up. Even by Maxx standards this is wierd! The tides have turned and the Isz are huge!

Weekly Shonen Jump #27: All You Need is Kill ends the only way it can. Great piece of sci-fi comic going on here that still manages to retain its human interactions. The trade is a must for me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 June, 2014, 08:28:40 PM
A square-meal week;

Batman 31 (Get on with it Snyder)
Wake 9 (Good work Snyder)
Judge Dredd: Mega City Two 5 (Didya see how lovely the Darick Robertson 'Magnum Force' variant cover is for this? http://www.pinterest.com/pin/401383385511508962/)
Miracleman 7 (Gift wrapped in a polybag. Thanks Alan!)

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 03 June, 2014, 08:34:35 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 03 June, 2014, 08:28:40 PM
Judge Dredd: Mega City Two 5

Frustratingly, not on UK Comixology (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Judge-Dredd-Mega-City-Two/comics-series/12666) yet.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 June, 2014, 08:35:46 PM
Quote from: lord sauchie on 03 June, 2014, 08:34:35 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 03 June, 2014, 08:28:40 PM
Judge Dredd: Mega City Two 5

Frustratingly, not on UK Comixology (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Judge-Dredd-Mega-City-Two/comics-series/12666) yet.

Tomorrow morning, Sauchie!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 June, 2014, 09:30:04 AM
Oooh. A Big Trouble in Little China comic written by Eric Powell? Well go on then!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 June, 2014, 05:35:49 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 04 June, 2014, 09:30:04 AM
Oooh. A Big Trouble in Little China comic written by Eric Powell? Well go on then!

Any good?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 June, 2014, 05:39:50 PM
If you enjoy the Carpenter film and/ or The Goon then get in their! It's as close to a sequel we'll ever get and certainly retains the over the top feel of the original.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 June, 2014, 05:43:24 PM
Sounds like I might like it so.
I've huge nostalgic man-love for the movie, only watched it again recently too.

I'll admit to not having much exposure to Powell's stuff ('The Goon' is on that long list of critically acclaimed comics I never got round to).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 05 June, 2014, 07:42:36 PM
I'm a massive Eric Powell fan, so this was a no-brainer for me, and I did indeed really enjoy it. Occasionally it skews more in the direction of The Goon than the source material (mostly the bit about Jack's second marriage) but it's virtually impossible not to hear Kurt Russell's voice when you read Jack's dialogue, and overall it's great fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 June, 2014, 09:48:30 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 05 June, 2014, 05:43:24 PM
I'll admit to not having much exposure to Powell's stuff ('The Goon' is on that long list of critically acclaimed comics I never got round to).

Yeah same here. Always loved the art and the idea seemed fun so not sure why I never got to it?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 05 June, 2014, 11:20:02 PM
Lobster Johnson
Caliban
The Wake
City of Courts

Only read Caliban so far, can't touch last weeks conclusion to Rover Red Charlie so felt it lacked a little something. The art is a tad sub-par, too many generic crew that make the dialogue hard to associate with specific characters.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 07 June, 2014, 08:38:30 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 05 June, 2014, 05:39:50 PM
If you enjoy the Carpenter film and/ or The Goon then get in their! It's as close to a sequel we'll ever get and certainly retains the over the top feel of the original.

Yep. It's silly cheesy fun like the original film and good for it. Just read it today....

I'll admit, I didn't see that twist with 'Pete' coming...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 07 June, 2014, 08:52:12 PM
Quote from: BPP on 05 June, 2014, 11:20:02 PM
can't touch last weeks conclusion to Rover Red Charlie

I only learned of the existence of this today. I'm holding each one of you personally responsible for that - if any one of you had asked me wouldn't you like to read Cormac McCarthy's The Road, except with dogs?, I'd already have been loaning it to friends for months.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 07 June, 2014, 09:32:05 PM
Took a punt on That's Because You're a Robot next week.  Same artist as Bulletproof Coffin which I haven't read, and written by David Quantico who has been involved in some of some of my fave comedy TV shows.

Less of a punt on Corben's most recent Poe adaptation (Rue Morgue).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 07 June, 2014, 09:39:43 PM
Quote from: Davek on 07 June, 2014, 09:32:05 PM
David Quantico who has been involved in some of some of my fave comedy TV shows

His editor is J Edgar Hover, and the book's published by FBImage comics.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 08 June, 2014, 01:52:03 AM
Quote from: dirk jambo on 07 June, 2014, 08:52:12 PMI only learned of the existence of this today. I'm holding each one of you personally responsible for that - if any one of you had asked me wouldn't you like to read Cormac McCarthy's The Road, except with dogs?, I'd already have been loaning it to friends for months.

Really enjoyed Rover Red Charlie a lot more than recent Ennis outings and the comic books to which it will inevitably be compared - WE3 and Pride of Baghdad - but if it owes anything to literary roots, they would stem from Watership Down more than McCarthy's A Boy and His Dog rip-off.  RRC has pretty much everything from Watership, from the catastrophe the animal cast fail to understand to The General in pursuit, though the internal logic stretches badly thanks to the inclusion of the usual Ennis tropes, particularly the baffling shoehorning of a British accented-character into proceedings, and a direct lift from the Blackadder episode where he pretends to go barmy took me right out of the story and had me asking who the book was aimed at, much like the talking animals cast swearing like troopers, doggy rape, and the inclusion of topless ladies and bestiality in the final issue that will have even the most liberal of parents thinking twice about letting their kids read it, meaning the only audience for what is otherwise a charming Disney-esque romp complete with feelgood ending will likely only be read by Ennis' existing fans.  Hopefully it'll find a wider audience than that in trade form, because it certainly deserves to.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 08 June, 2014, 02:41:53 PM
Quote from: Professor Bear on 08 June, 2014, 01:52:03 AM
Really enjoyed Rover Red Charlie a lot more than recent Ennis outings ... had me asking who the book was aimed at, much like the talking animals cast swearing like troopers, doggy rape, and the inclusion of topless ladies and bestiality in the final issue that will have even the most liberal of parents thinking twice about letting their kids read it, meaning the only audience for what is otherwise a charming Disney-esque romp complete with feelgood ending will likely only be read by Ennis' existing fans. Hopefully it'll find a wider audience than that in trade form, because it certainly deserves to

It did veer oddly into Sexual Detective Agency territory with Herrmann's origin story, but I suppose Ennis figured all the bits where dogs behave the way dogs actually do had already lost him any potential crossover audience. I genuinely loved this in an uncomplicated and completely sincere way, which meant I bought and was left utterly bereft by the apparent ending, and loved the book with all my heart when it gave me the proper ending. I'm getting the trade to pass around folk who don't understand how brilliant comics can be, and I wouldn't trust anyone who doesn't like this story.

Ennis's negative portrayal of cats can be understood as a necessary corrective to 25 years of cat ass kissing from the Gaiman and Morrison camps.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 June, 2014, 01:03:13 PM
11/06/14

Thats Because Your a Robot (One-Shot)
: Shaky Kane madness by the looks of it. No doubt Colin will be digging this one too.

The Royals Masters of War #5: Damn sad this is gonna be wrapping up next week. Really is gloriously inovitive.

Weekly Shonen Jump #28:Stealth Symphoney continues to ramp up the pressure, and even at this point alot of the cast are starting to come out of the word work. Blue Exorcist is also a very welcome instalment.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 June, 2014, 01:30:30 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 09 June, 2014, 01:03:13 PM
11/06/14
The Royals Masters of War #5: Damn sad this is gonna be wrapping up next week. Really is gloriously inovitive.

You're in luck Hawk, it's a 6-parter!

A trio this week;

Royals Masters of War 5 (Quite possibly series of the year for me).
Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland 7 (Final issue of this superior horror mini).
Starlight 4 (Not continuing as strong as the opener. On the chopping block).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 June, 2014, 01:35:13 PM
'Doh' Thats what I meant.  ::)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 June, 2014, 06:03:16 PM
And let me also amend my WSJ listing. Blue Exorcist is absent this month, despite it being advertised in the preview from last week.   :(
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 09 June, 2014, 07:52:25 PM
Sure they will explain why on the podcast
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 June, 2014, 08:31:18 PM
To be fair though, did anyone see the art in One-Punch Man this week? Jesus on a cream cracker!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 09 June, 2014, 08:37:55 PM
Yeah it looks purti
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 June, 2014, 04:00:38 AM
My Digital Pulls for 06/11/14

2000 AD 1885 - Enjoying things right now.
ASTRO CITY 13 - Going into year two, I'm just as excited as I want for year one.
ROYALS: MASTERS OF WAR 5 - I really kind of hope Arthur isn't as trasparent as he seems. Caught god damn that guy is just a prick for the sake of being a prick.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 261 - Still a lot of fun. Not enjoying this arc as much as I'd hoped though.
STAR WARS 18 - Still pretty good. Its hard to get excited about it as much, because you know its wrapping up pretty quick.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 28 - Things have sort of coalesced into a standard line-up again. With ONE-PIECE (cool), BLEACH (neat), TORIKO (sweet), STEALTH SYMPHONY(radical), WORLD TRIGGER (enjoyable) HUNTER X HUNTER (keen), NARUTO (meh), and NISEKOI: FALSE LOVE (barf) as the weekly line-up. BLUE EXORCIST (interesting), SERAPH OF THE END (intriguing), and YU-GI-OH! ZEXAL (fartz) as monthlies. And ONE-PUNCH MAN (zarjaz) as kind of... whenever. Basicly. Things are pretty solid right now. Not that doesn't mean I don't want MORE, but you can't go wrong with WSJ right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 June, 2014, 08:04:25 PM
Well there are few new comics coming the way of my pull list soon* as so some others need to be shed... though to be fair those that are going probably would be gone regardless. So Not much more to say about Justice League United 2 and Nightcrawler 3. Some how Batman 31 keeps that title still in the game. For the life of me I'm not sure why?

Elsewhere things are on better form. We have a starter in Infinity man and the Forever People 1, what can I say I enjoyed OMAC by the same team and I'm a sulker for the old Kirby stuff (of course) so always intrigued to see what the relaunches do. Slow to get going but by the end I reckon this one might be okay. C.O.W.L. 1 likewise gave me hope. Its not perfect but interesting enough and the concept is great. The art is fun but Rod Reis probably needs to develop past the Sienkwicz tribute act he currently seems to be... mind you could pick a lot worse influences to wear so clearly on your sleeve! Cyclops 2, now this is what I was expecting this series to be about. Blindin'.

My regulars are all on good form, Sex 13, Hinterkind 8, FBP 11, Jonah Hex 31, The Victories 12, all great if none of them is outstanding in relation to what their respective series can be. The Maxx  8 continues to baffle in the most delightful way. I think I might be making headway with whats going on after this issue... I await getting that flipped on its head next issue then! Douglas Wolk and Ulises Farinas overly long title Dredd Mini 5 ends quite wonderfully, looking forward to re-reading this one. The Massive 23 both worries and delights me. Probably issue of the haul but what is that Something About Mary? Well we'll be finding out soon as this great series enters its end phase.

*So that's whats in the haul. On the way we have:

Winterworld - Chuck Dixon's right wing politics do worry me a little, but he does write a certain type of comic very well. I think this will be that sort of comic.

Ragnarok- Walt Simonson - nuff said

Doctor Who - Eleven Doctor - completing a triple for IDW holding off on the tenth but with with this creative line-up now way I could wait on this one

Dark Horse Comics  - The lower priced relaunch is the perfect time for me to get on board with a series I really should have been getting for a while now!

Fade Out - Well as Fatale bows out another rises to take its place

Copperhead - A very 2000ad premise and a really nice preview has me giving this a go.

So while I'm not over worried about overload, so many of my favourite titles being only semi regular and a few more selling quite low and for which I fear the chop, with this many new editions on the way over the next few months a few titles need to buck up soon!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 June, 2014, 08:54:38 PM
18/06/2014

Veeeeery quite week.....

Axe Cop American Chopper #2: More slicey, dicey, utterly insane fun from this series. Axe Cop is one of my favourite crack titles, very much in the same vein as Doctor McNinja (which is the greatest thing ever). Looking forward to this in particular.

Weekly Shonen Jump #29: No one asked for a crossover where Nisokoi met an actually half decent rom-com. Do moving on to weather Stealth Symphony is gonna get the can or not....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 16 June, 2014, 08:02:41 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 15 June, 2014, 08:04:25 PM

Ragnarok- Walt Simonson - nuff said

Dark Horse Comics  - The lower priced relaunch is the perfect time for me to get on board with a series I really should have been getting for a while now!


Both on my radar too, Colin.
The latter, I may dip into digitally, the former I simply can't resist. And it'll have to be print format.


This week for me, a solitary Unwritten: Apocalypse number 6.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 June, 2014, 09:17:36 PM
Digital Pulls for 06/18/14

2000 AD 1886 - Due to finances, I'm actually a couple weeks behind. Oops.
FABLES 141 - Looks like we're getting back to the A-plot of Rose Red v Snow White. This arc would be really important leading up the end.
MANHATTAN PROJECTS 21 - Still pissed about Oppenheimer, and waiting for some kind of twist.
SAVAGE DRAGON 195 - Loving the flashback opening segments this arc has been giving us. Also, DART!
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 29 - A really Nisekoi heavy issue. Meh. And next week Toriko and World Trigger are on break! Wah!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 16 June, 2014, 10:04:36 PM
Weekly Shonen Jump 29: very little to wow me world triggers and Toriko were solid. I really liked the preview for My love story and will pick up volume 1 the crossover was fine.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 June, 2014, 08:47:50 AM
I found My Love Story remarkably amusing. Nut gut bustingly funny, but certainly inoffencive. By that it depicts the groper as a piece of shit. He'd be a main hero in Nisekoi.

I'll pop it at the bottom of series to investigate when i'm next in Waterstones.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 17 June, 2014, 03:26:38 PM
Also Stealth Symphony was really dark felt if they had time this gradual change would of worked.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 June, 2014, 06:35:49 PM
25/06/2014

The Goon: One For the Road (one-shot): Love me some Goon. Probably, but don't take my word for it, a good chance for certain members to give it a try.

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #13: Year two of this extended mini begins. Still insanely good fun.

Mars Attacks First Born #2: More Sam Kieth goodness. Really enjoyed the first issue.

Saga #20: Any week with Saga in it is a great week.

Trees #2: Enjoyed the first issue but uncertain as to where exactly it's heading...

Weekly Shonen Jump #30: Why have I let One-Punch Man ruin my expectations. How can anything have the level of artistry this series recieves?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 24 June, 2014, 07:50:57 PM
Am really looking forward to the Goon one-shot been a big fan since chinatown and Goon year
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 24 June, 2014, 11:43:20 PM
OK, I set myself a target to read a month of HunterXHunter before I decided is it'll join Naruto and Nisekoi as skim reads. I've been incredibly surprised by just how great it has been. It deffinetly feels mid story arc, or at least the results of the previous one had serious reprocusions.

The art and tone are very, very distinct, swaying from whimsey to spine chillingly grotesque (Plants that eat giant monsters, People returning from an indescribably hell as little more than plants themselves). I'm very much pleased by what i've read so far and look forward to future instalments.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 June, 2014, 01:10:13 AM
I've been enjoying Hunter X Hunter myself, even if some of the character stuff is a bit obtuse.

I can't help but feel it and Toriko are covering a bit of the same ground though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 June, 2014, 07:46:19 AM
I never got the feeling that The Gourmet World or the Dark Continent where supposed to be compared. One is a budding resource for nutrition and one is a budding resource for, yeah, I see what you mean actually.
In the same way Joey is kinda Beyond Netero. Harumph.
Still really digging the art though, and more bizarre worlds is no bad thing. Just wish some of the characters where more fleshed out at this point.

And, and yeah, Graham, i'm really looking forward to the new Goon issue. Even if it's just a one off the episodic nature of the series hardly makes a difference anyway. Sadly this is inly the third Goon comic in 9 months, #44 and Goon/Criminal Macabre being the others. All VERY good stuff but sadly it's coming out at the speed of snail shit.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 June, 2014, 11:27:38 AM
Has this week been so zarjaz that everyones lists have imploded?

Anyway, only two this week.

Mars Attacks First Born #3- Annoys me when IDW's schedules are really off balance. Waited a month and a half between issues 1 and 2 then only a week for issue 3. What?!

Weekly Shone Jump #31- Everything is back this week. Save for One-Punch Man I assume. Though having Toriko and World Trigger alongside Blue Exorcist (I assume it's this issue, it has been 2 months since the last instalment...) kinda makes up for it. Thats one of the reasons WSJ is so great, your never entirely certain whats gonna be on the line up this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 June, 2014, 08:19:42 PM
I've been a bit busy with moving houses so last week I didn't have much to say. But last weeks pulls were...

Digital Pulls for 06/25/14

2000 AD 1887
THE FUSE 5
INVINCIBLE 112
MEGA MAN 38
SAGA 20
TREES 2
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 32

I don't have anything cleaver to say, except...

FUCK KIRKMAN!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 30 June, 2014, 10:21:10 AM
KIRKMAN! the feels :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 02 July, 2014, 01:19:40 PM
My apologies for forgetting this most anal of threads...

Last Week:
Batman 32 (Only one more to go after this until the end of zero year thrill).
X-Force 6 (Really digging what Spurrier's doing with Cable, though I'm sure it will be hated by some).
Saga 20 (Still a good read, though I will admit my enthusiasm is slightly curbed).

This Week (Today):
Deadpool Vs X-Force 1 (Don't let the fact its written by everyone's favorite Judge Dredd scribe put you off- Swierczynski actually has a pretty good handle on these characters).
Miracleman 8 (Still all new for me, and really enjoying it).

Next Week:
Royals: Masters of War 6 (The finale of this superior mini. Comics done right. Just right).
X-Force 7 (I'm sure Marvel would ship these every day if they could. Sigh).
Spread 1 (Gonna try this tasty looking book, art by our very own Kyle Strahm).


Phew.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 July, 2014, 06:08:50 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 02 July, 2014, 01:19:40 PM
My apologies for forgetting this most anal of threads...

Is this one of the most anal threads... dammit its one of my favourites. I need to think about this... for a long time... and at great depth...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 July, 2014, 10:08:55 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 02 July, 2014, 06:08:50 PM

Is this one of the most anal threads...

Any update on the Man-Cave there Colin?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2014, 04:58:40 PM
There is but unfortunately it involves the addition of an enormous children's paddling pool and my daughters new bed awaiting assembly... its become storage. I've been glaring at my wife a lot...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 July, 2014, 06:18:28 PM
They DARE desicrate the holy temple of Colin? Burn the heretics!

Two editions to my pull list this week I forgot about or otherwise didn't expect.

Doctor Who Magazine #470: A Vastra and co. story this time. Presumably to fill the transitional period between Doctors 11 and 12, but I enjoy a good Whoniverse Victorian London romp so i'm game.

Big Trouble in Little China #2: Still barmy and fun. Does feel more like a Goon comic at times but as The Goon was partially inspired by BTILC it's fair.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 July, 2014, 07:49:21 PM
Pulls for this past 07/02/14

2000 AD 1888 - Actually surprised to see Brass Sun back so soon. Pleasantly surprised. I wonder if we'll be seeing it more regularly with the American style single issue series being a thing.
EAST OF WEST 13 - Bonkers series is bonkers.
SONIC UNIVERSE 65 - Sort of flagging in my interest in this series. Its not bad, but the main title is just better.
TECH JACKET 1 - A new Tech Jacket ongoing! The digital-only mini-series from earlier this year was pretty great. And Joe Keatinge is the man. So I have a lot of excitement for this new series. Tech Jacket was my first Kirkman series, so I have a lot of affinity for Zack and co.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 31 - Hunter X Hunter ain't afraid to be completely fucked up. What Japan gets away with in their Shonen titles never ceases to amaze me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 04 July, 2014, 08:33:40 PM
Last week my local Comic Book Guy (wonder if he minds me calling him that?) introduced me to the first issue of Mark Miller's Starlight.  While I'm not especially A Flash Gordon or Buck Rogers fan I liked this take on the premise and got the next three issues. (this after telling myself I'd go bit easy this month as I've been spending way too much on this stuff lately.

They'rehashing difficulty getting hold of the 2000ad summer  special and Royals... though.

Got chatting to another guy there... or rather he mainly chatted to me. Don't know who he was... Maybe the actual boss,  although I've never seen him before... and he gave me the first issue of Alan Moore's Miracleman! "It's on me." he said.  Ta very much!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 July, 2014, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 04 July, 2014, 08:33:40 PM
Last week my local Comic Book Guy (wonder if he minds me calling him that?) introduced me to the first issue of Mark Miller's Starlight.  While I'm not especially A Flash Gordon or Buck Rogers fan I liked this take on the premise and got the next three issues. (this after telling myself I'd go bit easy this month as I've been spending way too much on this stuff lately.

The thing is there is also currently the best Flash Gordon comic there's been for years and years out there as well. I'd argue the best since the original Alex Raymond strips which I adore. While I was a big fan of Jeff Parker's 'King's Watch' mini (which I've just read retrospectively) the first two issues of the ongoing have been quite brilliant fun.

Go back to the source I say!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 05 July, 2014, 04:58:05 AM
Quote from: Mardroid on 04 July, 2014, 08:33:40 PM
They'rehashing difficulty getting hold of the 2000ad summer  special and Royals... though.

That should read "they're having difficulties...."


And they are. I'm not gonna badmouth them too much. The guys are friendly and helpful and introduced me things I wouldn't have read otherwise which have proved interesting. But picking up the certain orders over can be a bind...

They blame diamond and incoming orders, etc, yet I'm pretty sure I could source these things myself on the Internet in a few minutes. "So why don't I?" Mainly to support my local shop and to offer them a chance with things they wouldn't normally get! Works both ways, see. I introduced them to Dept. Of of Monsterology and the shop guy read and liked it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 July, 2014, 05:06:41 AM
Are you in North America? Diamond is notoriously horrible at filling back orders for imported comics. It's a major reason I switched to digital.

It's not necessarily your shop's fault.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 05 July, 2014, 05:12:22 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 04 July, 2014, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 04 July, 2014, 08:33:40 PM
Last week my local Comic Book Guy (wonder if he minds me calling him that?) introduced me to the first issue of Mark Miller's Starlight.  While I'm not especially A Flash Gordon or Buck Rogers fan I liked this take on the premise and got the next three issues. (this after telling myself I'd go bit easy this month as I've been spending way too much on this stuff lately.

The thing is there is also currently the best Flash Gordon comic there's been for years and years out there as well. I'd argue the best since the original Alex Raymond strips which I adore. While I was a big fan of Jeff Parker's 'King's Watch' mini (which I've just read retrospectively) the first two issues of the ongoing have been quite brilliant fun.

Go back to the source I say!

Hmm. Food for thought, certainly. I seem to remember Miller getting stick for bringing out something unoriginal when this came out. I kinda like the fact that he took the basic premise.... Then set it years later when the hero is an old (but not too old) man, in a sore place, (just lost his wife to cancer) old adventures disbelieved and mocked by others.... Then bam!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 05 July, 2014, 05:13:28 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 05 July, 2014, 05:06:41 AM
Are you in North America? Diamond is notoriously horrible at filling back orders for imported comics. It's a major reason I switched to digital.

It's not necessarily your shop's fault.

No, I'm in England.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 July, 2014, 05:14:15 AM
Oh. Well Diamond probably still blows. Because it's Diamond.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 July, 2014, 09:26:07 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 03 July, 2014, 07:49:21 PM
Pulls for this past 07/02/14

TECH JACKET 1 - A new Tech Jacket ongoing! The digital-only mini-series from earlier this year was pretty great. And Joe Keatinge is the man. So I have a lot of excitement for this new series. Tech Jacket was my first Kirkman series, so I have a lot of affinity for Zack and co.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 31 - Hunter X Hunter ain't afraid to be completely fucked up. What Japan gets away with in their Shonen titles never ceases to amaze me.
Tach Jacket has been meandering around my pull list for a while. With a news series just started I might as well give it a try.

And you'd be amazed. HunterXHunter apparently got into a lot of trouble when parents saw what their kids where reading.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 05 July, 2014, 03:59:57 PM
Has just read my latest pulls I found Miracleman so-so. Yes I know... blasphemy, and but the prologue 50s comic I found extremely corny. The two 80s stories that were published in Warrior were more palateable but as they're essentially a reintroduction to the character it's too early or tell but I'd be interested to see where it goes.** The rest of the strips (vintage stuff drawn and written by Mick Anglo) I found a bit corny but fun. Best to keep to the one character than the Kid and Junior business of the first strip. Ugh.

I also read the last three issues of Starlight. Good stuff. Swashbuckling fun. And lacking much of the shock nastiness of much of Millar's output. Although I think the original Flash was lacking the[spoiler] orgies, prostitutes and dismemberment[/spoiler]. Hee hee. (I've made it sound bad. It's not as bad as it sounds although this stuff happens.)

*The comic was split into 8 stories and an interview with Marvleman the first creator Mick Anglo.
**I think Alan Moore wrote these although his name is absent. Probably had his reasons due to the property dispute or somesuch.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 05 July, 2014, 07:20:42 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 05 July, 2014, 03:59:57 PM
Has just read my latest pulls I found Miracleman so-so. Yes I know... blasphemy, and but the prologue 50s comic I found extremely corny. The two 80s stories that were published in Warrior were more palateable but as they're essentially a reintroduction to the character it's too early or tell but I'd be interested to see where it goes.** The rest of the strips (vintage stuff drawn and written by Mick Anglo) I found a bit corny but fun. Best to keep to the one character than the Kid and Junior business of the first strip. Ugh.

*The comic was split into 8 stories and an interview with Marvleman the first creator Mick Anglo.
**I think Alan Moore wrote these although his name is absent. Probably had his reasons due to the property dispute or somesuch.

I'm finding it odd how Marvel are choosing to reprint this. While it looks incredible with the new colours, mixing Moore's stuff in with Anglo's old strips is confusing. The opening few pages of the first issue (the 50s strip prologue) is written by Moore and is integral to events that happen later in the story... but the Anglo strips at the end are just straight reprints of old issues. And are mostly terrible. Padding out the issues in this way is frustrating and made all the more confusing by Marvel not being allowed to put Moore's name on it. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 July, 2014, 09:35:12 PM
To be honest the way they are (Marvel reprinting Miracleman) is making me wait longer to read it again. I've not owned it or read it for quite some time so I can afford to wait a wee (lot) bit longer to do so again. At the minute the individual issues seem poor value for money, so I figured I'd trade wait.

Now the first collection seems equally poor, so again I'll wait.

At some point I'm sure Marvel will have sucked it for all its worth and but a better value collection out. Then I'd bounce. I guess there might be considerable expense used to bring this out so you can't blame them holding out for a reward. I just wonder if they'd been a little more generous with their pricing and a little less so with their padding how many more would have snapped this up?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 06 July, 2014, 08:03:56 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 05 July, 2014, 07:20:42 PM
I'm finding it odd how Marvel are choosing to reprint this. While it looks incredible with the new colours, mixing Moore's stuff in with Anglo's old strips is confusing. The opening few pages of the first issue (the 50s strip prologue) is written by Moore and is integral to events that happen later in the story...

Hmm. It had a kind of knowing tongue in cheek tone to it so being written by Moore would make sense. It's based on a plot by Anglo though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 July, 2014, 11:11:35 AM
I'm really enjoying the Miracleman reprints, as it is genuinely all new Moore for me.

The experience has been horribly soured by the extortionate pricing (fiver an issue) and inclusion of the completely unnecessary (and unwanted) Anglo reprints.

If I could go back in time a few months I'd definitely not have started picking it up in floppy format.
A comic hasn't felt this padded since the Meg was 50% Preacher reprints.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 July, 2014, 09:18:11 PM
Its haul time.

Sometimes I feel bad that I use this thread in a different way to most of you. Most of you use this thread to say what ya going to be getting in a given week. Me I just yak on about what I've got and read regardless. I don't want you all to think I do this in ignorance of how out of step I am. I am aware and keep thinking I should start a new thread with this junk in... but than I get me haul and all I can think to do is share, share, share 'cos...

IT'S HAUL TIME

I've talked about Brass Sun elsewhere, but if I was going to include it here it would be book(s I got issues 1 and 2) of the haul. Since I'm not talking about this glorious, wondrous, fantastic comic(s) here I won't. Hope that's okay too. But if I was it would be book of the haul.

Since I'm not I reckon books of the haul goes to Sex 14 a fantastic issue of a great series that I sometimes think drowns a little under the weight of its own title and the expectation that creates. It should have just been called 'Bloody Good' or something like that.

Its not all a bed of sticky roses mind. The Massive 24 a comic I normally love has me a little worried. The end of this arc stretched things a bit and felt a little improbable, after what had been a great beginning and middle. In the same way I'm also a little worried about were the series is heading as it reaches towards its finale. It'd be a real shame if it blow it at the last. We'll see. Also heading towards its finale is Fatale 23 but no worries there its chuffin' great and can't wait for next issue.

Batman 32 has finally done it I'm out. I'll get next issue to see how this bloody arc finishes but then I'm done. I think the series sells quite well in eBay so I might as well cash in and buy something nice with the proceeds. Wonder Woman 32 heads towards ANOTHER ending, this time however in fine style. As is Jonah Hex 32 though there is no real sense that the series is drawing to a close, which is kinda fitting. I'm gonna miss this when its gone. Same with The Victories 13 great build up to what I suspect will be an earth shattering conclusion.

Luckily its not all ending, in fact I have a new title. Winter World 1 is pretty straightforward action storytelling. Lets face it however Chuck Dixon and Butch Guice do pretty straightforward action damned well. This one might be a keeper. The Mercenary Seas 5 is likewise straightforward action, just not done quite so well. This one is hangin' in there though. C.O.W.L. 2 still has an issue of its trial to go but I really enjoying this, art and atmosphere are great. Hinterkind 9 and Lazarus 9 are a nice pair of... well issue 9s.

Flash Gordon 3 may well deserve issue of the haul but its had it two hauls running and I don't want Jeff Parker and Evan Shaner to rest on their laurels. BUT DAMN IT this series is fun!

If you want me to stop abusing this thread just say and I will... promise... maybe...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 July, 2014, 01:26:39 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 07 July, 2014, 09:18:11 PM
If you want me to stop abusing this thread just say and I will... promise... maybe...

We want you to stop abusing yourself with some of that haul.
Otherwise- carry on.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 July, 2014, 01:48:48 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 07 July, 2014, 09:18:11 PM
Batman 32 has finally done it I'm out. I'll get next issue to see how this bloody arc finishes but then I'm done.

We're not the only ones. A quick Google of 'Batman Zero Year Boring' yielded a few hits;

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/206-comics-and-graphic-novels/68602309

http://www.theouthousers.com/forum/the-news-stand/batman-double-sigh-spoilers-but-not-really-t102807.html

I will admit to you that I almost lost the will to live while reading issue 32.

Looking at it coldly, I'm now of the opinion that Snyder's Batman work peaked pre-New 52 (his run on Detective with Jock / Francavilla).
The first arc of the New-52 Batman was great, but yeah- it's been declining since the admittedly over-hyped 'Death of the Family'.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 July, 2014, 02:38:27 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 08 July, 2014, 01:48:48 PM
Looking at it coldly, I'm now of the opinion that Snyder's Batman work peaked pre-New 52 (his run on Detective with Jock / Francavilla).
The first arc of the New-52 Batman was great, but yeah- it's been declining since the admittedly over-hyped 'Death of the Family'.

Yeah that about sums it up for me. Which kinda puts me to shame as it means I've just been kinda getting this for over a year and half, like some sort of numb nut. There's too many good Batman comics in the world to be worrying about okay Batman comics.

QuoteWe want you to stop abusing yourself with some of that haul.

Uh now I'm intrigued which comics you're referring to... well unless its Sex which strangely while having lots of sex in it isn't particularly sexy, if you follow me... or if its just a vague gag with no specific targets. If not tell all, promise I won't shout...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 July, 2014, 03:51:37 PM
Few titles to gt me through the dilemma that was today....

The Maxx #9- I can't end my praise for this series. Such a gem.

Spread #1- Made by some local talents whose name escapes me.  ;)

The Royals Masters of War #6- Farewell, sweet prince. I shall miss thee much.

Weekly Shonen Jump #32- Blue Exorcist has a certain....something about it. It should be all means be utterly formulaic and boring. But in contrast it's utterly engaging.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 July, 2014, 04:26:49 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 08 July, 2014, 02:38:27 PM
its just a vague gag with no specific targets.

As always.

The only comic in your haul I've actually tried and didn't like was Hinterkind- but each to their own.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 09 July, 2014, 03:02:07 AM
Quote from: Mardroid on 06 July, 2014, 08:03:56 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 05 July, 2014, 07:20:42 PM
I'm finding it odd how Marvel are choosing to reprint this. While it looks incredible with the new colours, mixing Moore's stuff in with Anglo's old strips is confusing. The opening few pages of the first issue (the 50s strip prologue) is written by Moore and is integral to events that happen later in the story...

Hmm. It had a kind of knowing tongue in cheek tone to it so being written by Moore would make sense. It's based on a plot by Anglo though.

Without wanting to spoil things, Moore does something really quite clever with 'repurposing' Anglo's old stories. They increasingly take on a weirdly ominous tone (which doesn't carry over to the 'straight' Anglo reprints at the back of the Marvel issues). I'm not 100% sure but I think some of these are actual old MM strips with Moore replacing the dialogue. if you're caught up with the latest issue, these prolgogues should make sense by now  :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 09 July, 2014, 03:09:49 AM
Not sure what's been going on with Snyder's Batman. Death in the Family was rather poor and Zero Year is a bore. For some reason, it's being coloured like the Batman & Robin movie too.

I'd rather see Peter Tomasi and Gleason/Capullo on Batman, to be honest.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 09 July, 2014, 06:43:41 AM
DIGITAL PULLS FOR 07/09/14

2000 AD 1889 - A week behind. Gotta catch up. Money is tight atm. Sucks.
ROYALS: MASTERS OF WAR 6 - Behind 2 issues, but this series is pretty good!
STAR WARS 19 - I think I'm an issue behind here too! June has been a freaking comic wasteland for me.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 32 - But I did find $20 (currently on sale from $25. NOW IS THE TIME!) to reup my WSJ Sub for another year. Worth it. Only One-Punch Man could make a 5 page sequence of a guy punching a guy THAT EPIC. Also, this week's Stealth Symphony chapter is amazing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 10 July, 2014, 02:50:40 AM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 09 July, 2014, 03:02:07 AM
Without wanting to spoil things, Moore does something really quite clever with 'repurposing' Anglo's old stories. They increasingly take on a weirdly ominous tone (which doesn't carry over to the 'straight' Anglo reprints at the back of the Marvel issues). I'm not 100% sure but I think some of these are actual old MM strips with Moore replacing the dialogue. if you're caught up with the latest issue, these prolgogues should make sense by now  :)

Wells here's a case where a minor spoiler has got me intrigued. Maybe I should stick with this for a bit...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 13 July, 2014, 02:41:53 AM
I took a chance and pulled the next two issues. Yep. It's actually pretty good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 14 July, 2014, 10:20:00 PM
DIGITAL PULLS for 07/16/14

2000 AD 1890 - The return of BRASS SUN is tickling all the right bones, SINISTER DEXTER still feels like its spinning its wheels, but I still enjoy it enough. JUDGE DREDD is as good as it always is. JAEGIR was suppose to have returned by now, but is MIA. Which is a bit disappointed, I quite liked the first run.
MEGA MAN 39 - What's fascinating about this Mega Man / Mega Man X crossover, is that it appears and Mega Man and X are never actually going to meet directly. Which is a FACINATION idea structurally for a 'crossover'.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 262 - Not much to say about this arc. Its a tad dull actually, and kind of going on a predicable path. But I suppose they can't all be winners.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 33 - STEALTH SYMPHONY ends, and I'm super depressed about that. It was unique, exciting, had great characters, was well drawn, and an interesting world. No wonder Japanese kids hated it and regularly voted it to the bottom on the rankings. FFFFFFFFFFFartz. But at least it ends with an ending. Which I suppose is better then some cancelled WSJ series get. But what's really anoying me, is that we don't seem to be getting a replacement for it. Three new series launched in japan to replace it, and the one that looked good for English audiences, MY HERO ACADEMY appears no where in sight for English Jump.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 July, 2014, 09:57:48 AM
First week in an age where I have bupkis on order (apart from the Prog & Meg of course).

I do feel like I've over-done the culling a little.
Maybe I should've kept PAD's X-Factor on the pull-list.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 15 July, 2014, 12:34:52 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 15 July, 2014, 09:57:48 AM
Maybe I should've kept PAD's X-Factor on the pull-list.

I wouldn't be rushing to stick it back on - it's perfectly solid storytelling, and it has its highlights (mostly whenever it focuses on Gambit, oddly - he's the most interesting thing in it) but when compared to the best of the last X-Factor run, there's something lacking. I'd say the same of PAD's new Spider-Man 2099 series - it works perfectly well, but there's a certain spark missing. PAD seems fascinated by the idea of corporate superheroes at the moment - Spider-Man 2099 may be heading in that direction too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 July, 2014, 12:35:44 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 15 July, 2014, 09:57:48 AM
First week in an age where I have bupkis on order (apart from the Prog & Meg of course).


Strangely enough even though I won't be able to make it to my nerd shop this week they'd be little point as I don't think anything has come for me this week either.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 July, 2014, 05:09:44 PM
Cap'n Dinosaur (One-Shot): Shakey Kane madness and pulpy fun. Love it.

Weekly Shonen Jump #33: Stealth Symphony ends. Much rage in my blood their is.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 July, 2014, 07:53:32 PM
QuoteWeekly Shonen Jump #33: Stealth Symphony ends. Much rage in my blood their is.

At least it ended is sufficiently spectacular fashion. It even managed to tie up a dangling throw away question I had!

Unfortunately you can totally tell where the series decided to switch gears form a current regular story arc, into rush to conclusion mode.

But in the end, now there's a short, sweet 20 chapter series that is solid on the reread because it has an ending.

Also there should be bonus content when the print editions come out in Japan. We might yet see a bit more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 July, 2014, 08:01:50 PM
All I can hope for is a bumper issue should they decide to print My Hero Academy, printing all chapters thus far.

The bonus material does have me curious, and i'm fairly certain we'll see collected editions soon.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 July, 2014, 11:17:38 AM
Quote from: Greg M. on 15 July, 2014, 12:34:52 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 15 July, 2014, 09:57:48 AM
Maybe I should've kept PAD's X-Factor on the pull-list.

I wouldn't be rushing to stick it back on - it's perfectly solid storytelling, and it has its highlights (mostly whenever it focuses on Gambit, oddly - he's the most interesting thing in it) but when compared to the best of the last X-Factor run, there's something lacking.

Noted!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 July, 2014, 11:22:05 AM
From tumbleweeds to a hefty pile.
Next weeks a busy one. Purchases include:

Batman 33 (The long anticipated finale of 'Zero Year'. An absolute slog IMO. I'm staying on board for the more promising 'Endgame' however, commencing in issue 35 http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=54052)
Unwritten Apocalypse 7 (One of the most loved, yet unloved comics I buy. I have a lot of back-issues in The Pile. I may just end-up reading the entirety of 'Apocalypse' in one sitting later this year).
Deadpool vs X-Force 2 (Banal fluff, but I did chuckle once or twice reading the 1st issue).
Supreme Blue Rose 1 (New Image book from Warren Ellis- worth a look. My Image policy is thus; try one issue, physical or digital, if its good, switch to their nicely priced trades).
Ragnarok 1 (New Asgardian adventures from Walter Simonson. Could IDW have a hit on their hands? Lets find out.)
Saga 21 (You wait months for a new issue, then they seem to come at a crazy pace).
Eerie Comics 5 (This Dark Horse anthology title didn't previously blip my radar, but while speed reading the new listings last night I noticed that our very own artist extraordinaire Henry Flint is contributing a story to this. From what I can glean, it reprints some older horror stories  and also includes some new short stories by contemporary creators).
Afterlife with Archie 6 (Ok- am I the only one here reading this or what? I don't think I've ever seen any of you comment on it. It is quite simply one of the best comics being produced right now. I'd rate it higher than any of the above, in fact only 'Tooth itself is a better read IMO. What do you want? Excellent production values at $2.99? Check. Engaging, funny, sinister and nostalgic horror? Check. Jaw dropping artwork by Francesco Francavilla? Check. This issue: apart from the ongoing zombie apocalypse, looks like things are going a bit Lovecraftian. *Sigh*- whats not to love?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 July, 2014, 12:32:36 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 17 July, 2014, 11:22:05 AM
Ragnarok 1 (New Asgardian adventures from Walter Simonson. Could IDW have a hit on their hands? Lets find out.)

Ya gotta hope so - REALLY looking forward to this one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 July, 2014, 01:09:15 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 July, 2014, 12:32:36 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 17 July, 2014, 11:22:05 AM
Ragnarok 1 (New Asgardian adventures from Walter Simonson. Could IDW have a hit on their hands? Lets find out.)

Ya gotta hope so - REALLY looking forward to this one.

For the artwork alone- it will definitely be worth it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 July, 2014, 08:51:39 PM
23/07/14

Axe Cop: American Choppers #3: Seems to be nearing it's conclusion, Axe Cop series never last very long anyway. Short but sweet.

Goon: Occasion of Revenge #1: HUH? Clearly I had no idea this was gonna happen, I was only lamenting the lack of Goon a few weeks ago! Now it's back in an 8 issue limited series. Huzzah for Eric Powell!

Groo vs. Conan #1: Have a limited knowledge of both characters but I love me some fantasy sword and sorcery so hopefully this will convince me to look into both series more.

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #14: Straight the hell out of nowhere, [spoiler]Showa Mecha Godzilla[/spoiler]!

Saga #21: The robots really are a loathsome bunch aren't they?

Tuki Save the Humans #1: New series from Jeff Smith. Love Bone so i'm looking forward to this.

Following that with Titans Two Doctor Who books, 10th and 11th respectively. Simon Fraser is always welcome in my comic pull list, and i'm one of those sad Whovians who will be pulled in by anything.

Finally, Weekly Shonen Jump #34. What? It's a One-Punch Man week. Of course it's amazing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 July, 2014, 09:45:40 PM
DIGITAL COMICS FOR 07/23/14

2000 AD 1891 - Line-up has gotten really solid again. AQUILLA's not my favorite, but its not bad.
BATMAN: THE JIRO KUWATA BATMANGA 4 - Bought the first installment of this reprint of the 1960s Batmanga on a whim, and enjoyed the hell out of it. So I'll be following it for a while I think. I will say its pricing kind of sucks. $2 for only 18 pages of story is kind of robbery. Especially since the first installment was only $1, and was perfect.
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE 350 - Forgot to mention this one last week. The Meg hits the big 350, though except for the poster (which us digital buyers don't get. Why not give us a nice high res version with no cover copy or something?) its contents are still the typical. But EVERYTHING is great right now. The new strip LAWLESS looks like it could really go places, and the DREDD Movie based strip is another great return to that version of Dredd.
SAGA 21 - The trouble with getting excited about Saga is... you know its just going to break your heart in the end.
SAVAGE DRAGON 196 - Nobody does it like Erik Larsen. And I'm super excited because I got to actually talk to the man in an interview I did for my podcast, THE SAVAGE FINCAST (http://fincast.guttertrash.net/) (/plug). I'm hoping to have an all new episode with the interview up on Wednesday! (/plug)
SUPREME: BLUE ROSE 1 - TREES has left me a bit cold, so I think I'm going to try this one instead. I loved Erik Larsen's previous Supreme run (shocker of shocks). But this series looks completely different. Perhaps in a good way.
TRANSFORMERS VS GI JOE 1 - If the artwork for this title alone doesn't make your pants feel funny. I don't know how to help you. Check out the Free Comic Book Day issue for free (https://www.comixology.com/Transformers-vs-G-I-Joe-0-FCBD-Special/digital-comic/99618). This is something you've probably never seen before.
TREES 3 - Like I said, its left me a bit cold. If this issue doesn't do something special, I'll be shoving into the 'wait for price drop and/or sale' stack. If it isn't there already.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 34 - First week without STEALTH SYMPHONY is bandaged up nicely with a new installment of ONE-PUNCH MAN. Looks like instead of replacing SS with something regular they're going to keep running more one-shots and specials for the time being. As this issue announces a new one-shot next week.

In other semi-comic news. I accidentally marathoned an entire AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER last week, as I'd never seen it before and I was already a super fan of THE LEGEND OF KORRA anyway. Figured it was time to fill that gap while all the boxsets were on sale.

After that I marched straight over to Dark Horse and started reading all their Avatar the Last Airbender comics, as they are continuing where that series left off. The comics are really really good! But even though I got the first 6 volumes on sale* they still cost me as much as two TV Box Sets together. Its really no wonder why comics are such a hard sell.

*$10 for 80 pages of story. Onsale for $5 when I got them. Still felt expensive for how quick of a read each volume is. No matter how well written and drawn. And they are well written and drawn.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 21 July, 2014, 10:56:17 PM
I got a collected edition of Batmanga fron a bargain bin for a fiver. The guy at the counter was sickened, he was planning on getting it once his shift had funished. It's ... bizarre. I believe the while thing was written based on just some production stills from the Adam West series. It's a towering acheivement of strangeness, even compared to the TV series it was loosely based on. Although my opinion is probably coloured by the fact that it took my a while to realise it should be read back to front.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 July, 2014, 11:00:28 PM
Yeah, it definitely is an odd duck. Like Adam West fell into a Kamen Rider manga.


Which is probably why I'm digging it.

DC should bring Lord Death Man back!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 22 July, 2014, 12:20:12 AM
Quote from: King Pops on 21 July, 2014, 10:56:17 PM
I got a collected edition of Batmanga from a bargain bin for a fiver. The guy at the counter was sickened, he was planning on getting it once his shift had finished. It's ... bizarre. I believe the whole thing was written based on just some production stills from the Adam West series. It's a towering acheivement of strangeness, even compared to the TV series it was loosely based on. Although my opinion is probably coloured by the fact that it took my a while to realise it should be read back to front.

This is what happens when you have unwieldy cartoon hands and try to use a small, fiddly touchscreen keypad.

Just to clarify, when I describe anything as strange, weird or bizarre, it is meant as a shining endorsement.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 July, 2014, 07:53:33 AM
I was suitably imprresed with issue 1 of Trees. Then issue 2 made me loose faith considerably.

Glad you enjoyed Avatar: the Last Airbender, Adventurer. Growing up watching it, I felt like it had something the other programs I was watching didn't. It wasn't until I re watched it two years ago that I realised what it was. The characters, are without a doubt some of the most diverse, wonderfully vivid i've ever seen in a TV series. It also takes several steps in providing, a) A tasteful and fully realised female cast, b) a visually impaired main character that isn't used exclusively for comedic effect, and c) has a very well defined juxtaposition and even a riveting commentary on ethnic diversity.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 July, 2014, 08:04:12 AM
I definitely picked up on all those things while watching it. If i had watched the show as kid or teen it would have defined my childhood like Beast Wars, Reboot, and Robotech had done in my day.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 22 July, 2014, 08:56:36 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 21 July, 2014, 11:00:28 PM
DC should bring Lord Death Man back!

They did, Grant Morrison used him in Batman Inc.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 July, 2014, 08:57:35 AM
Amazing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 July, 2014, 09:06:41 AM
£0.69 for 19 pages of comic is about whatI would pay. As it is, i'll wait on a collected edition.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 July, 2014, 12:07:26 PM
Next week's pull list takes a well deserved breather.
Two from Vertigo;

Sandman Overture 3 (Sporadic shipping aside, it's a lovely, lovely comic. I'll take what I can get from this creative team).
The Wake 10 (Finale to this enjoyable aquatic horror / sci-fi series. SGM's distinctive visuals have meshed very well with Snyder's epic tale. Recommended to 'Tooth fans).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 July, 2014, 12:27:43 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 22 July, 2014, 07:53:33 AM
I was suitably imprresed with issue 1 of Trees. Then issue 2 made me loose faith considerably.


I did try the first issue of Trees; interesting enough premise, but didn't quite make the cut.
I think I will try the 1st trade however (which will likely be a tenner).
I've a feeling it will work better in collected format.

Also, I've read that Jock will be providing guest art for issue 6.
The thoughts of not picking up a comic- any comic- by Warren Ellis & Jock fills me with cold, cold dread.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 July, 2014, 02:32:05 PM
I must have missed Sandman Overture being due this week. I've loved the previous two issues. Comic gold.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 July, 2014, 04:50:19 PM
Yer ok this week Hawk, it's due on the 30th.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 July, 2014, 07:22:38 PM
I picked up TERRA FORMARS Vol.1 from the Kindle eBook shop on a whim.

If you like f-ed up manga. This is one of the more F-ed up from recent memory. Its got a ludicrous premise and eschews all plot structure expectations.

I can't say its very GOOD, but its certainly bizarre.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 July, 2014, 09:43:05 PM
Read my stash while away over the last couple of nights and so a popped review here as much was as always. I got.

Wonder Woman 33
Jonah Hex 33
Forever People 2 (not bad not as good as the first - this is currently DCs (Universe that is) only hope of me having an ongoing!)

FBP 12
The Maxx 9
Winter World 2 (see Forever People less the DCU comments)
Ragnarok 1 - not a bad debut but we'll see how it develops

Batman 33 marks the end of my time with the current Batman run. I tried to read this but have lost so much enthusiasm for the series I only really skip read it. If people have similar feeling and have been reading the floppies I heartily recommend floppin' them. They get silly money considering they've all sold over 100,000 copies. Flogged the first 20 odd issues and did very well towards my tablet fund. Don't miss um a jot (and can always pick them up for a fraction of the price I got for them digitally if I ever decide to read them again!)

Doctor Who (eleventh Doctor) 1 wow how well did this capture the vibe of Matt Smith's run, did so quite brilliantly. The trouble is with all that runs strengths it also brought all its weakness. I was grinning at the first half, then getting a little frustrated with [spoiler]the love saves the day[/spoiler] ending. Still think I'll be sticking with this while the current creative team is around... mind Rob Williams seems to be off the book already?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 July, 2014, 06:52:44 PM
Another Tumble Weed week.

Sandman Overture #3: Stunning rt, gripping story. Love Sandman as much as ever.

Weekly Shounen Jump #35: One-shot from Toshiaki Iwashiro, creator of Psyren. Quite an enjoyable little tale. Mean while Kubo once agains fails to understand that less is more in Bleach.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 July, 2014, 07:38:28 PM
Well San Deigo brought two possible bits of bad news. Greg Rucka is off Cyclops after issue 5 and I heard, though haven't seen it confirmed that Ragnarok may now not be ongoing but a 6 issue mini?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 29 July, 2014, 08:51:48 AM
Six for me this week.

Amazing Spider-Man #4. Original Sin tie-in- which seems to comprise of a convenient way for Peter to jump ahead in the narrative and find out what's been happening with 'Silk' (the previously-unknown female Spider-Man analogue introduced by Dan Slott in #1). I was unsure how Slott would approach massaging this fairly major addition into the main story without it seeming anachronistic. Thankfully, a big fight and a bloke with an eyeball for a head allows for various superheroes to suddenly see things they didn't previously know, and there we go.
Every time an issue of ASM plops through my door these days, I approach with caution. Slott is a writer whom I admire greatly, and I'm even growing to like the art of Humberto Ramos. However, there does seem to be an increasing stupidity about where this is heading and a moving away from the core values of Spidey- values that were so brilliantly highlighted, ironically, during the 'Superior' run- which was tremendous.

But, for all that, it's a cracker of an issue- it all flows nicely and there's a nice bit of foreshadowing, promising the return of one of Spidey's most effective villains. Also, Peter's love life gets more complicated again. None of this is "classic" Spider-Man, and none will probably stand up to rereading in decades to come, like the famous storylines of the past... but if you take it like the latest installment of the super-soap it's clearly designed to be, it's entertaining and compelling stuff.

Daredevil #6 Another Original Sin tie-in. The same fight gives Matt insight into the father he has spent his life idolising. To come to terms with this, he goes to find his mum (who has been living as a nun), only to find she has been arrested, imprisoned and due to be extradited to Wakanda.

Like most issues of Mark Waid's run, this is a masterclass in near-perfect comics storytelling and I can't praise it enough. The double page spread of Matt hiding in a cupboard listening to every conversation in the Wakandan Embassy is worth the outlay alone. And I cannot wait til the next issue.

Wonder Woman #33 Azzarello's series powers on towards its end, with two more issues to go after this. Here, Diana is held captive by The First Born and forced to watch as the Amazons are massacred. There are some surprising events, some deaths, much excellent dialogue and a cliffhanger that I'm sure will make sense next month. Once this is done, I'm rereading from the start and I'm damn sure I will never feel the compulsion to buy a Wonder Woman comic again, this having been the epitome of everything I had hoped for.

Batman Eternal #15 I'm a week behind on this, because I buy it for my youngest son and have to wait til he's read it before I'm allowed. Not a huge Batfan, but this is entertaining enough- there are too many characters, and too many of those characters highlight how awkwardly colourful costumes fit in with the "gritty, adult" Batman DC would like to sell to us. I'm confused as to the various Robins and Batmen/women of other countries. But for all that, the framing of Commissioner Gordon and his younger replacement is decently played out. I understand we are a quarter of the way through the series, and barring all that guff about the nano/cyberghost thing that attacked the Teen Titans a few issues back, it has all made a fair amount of sort-of sense so far. Little one likes it, anyway.

Conan The Avenger #4 Huge fun of Dark Horse's Conan here. Liked, but didn't love, the past three issues of this series. However, deeply disappointed by #4. Ugly art, confused storytelling and I can't really remember what happened to be honest. Also, no letters. Dark Horse's lively and intelligent letters pages in the Conan titles are part of their appeal- to find them missing was a sudden and very real blow.

Groo Vs Conan #1
I had been dreading this. Never read an issue of Groo in my life, love Conan, couldn't see how this could possibly work. It does! And then some! Very funny, very clever, beautifully drawn, subtle and it makes me want to go off and find more Groo. Job done. After Daredevil, the best comic I've read this week.

So there we go.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 July, 2014, 02:00:41 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 22 July, 2014, 12:07:26 PM
Next week's pull list takes a well deserved breather.
Two from Vertigo;

Sandman Overture 3 (Sporadic shipping aside, it's a lovely, lovely comic. I'll take what I can get from this creative team).
The Wake 10 (Finale to this enjoyable aquatic horror / sci-fi series. SGM's distinctive visuals have meshed very well with Snyder's epic tale. Recommended to 'Tooth fans).

I'm adding two more to this week's list, seeing as my LCS has a penchant for selling first issues for a mere 2 Euro. At that price they're worth a punt;

Bodies 1 (Don't know much about it, other than it's by former Droids Si Spencer & Dean Ormston. Recently seen by most of us in this months Harke & Burr Meg floppy).
Low 1 (Again, this totally slipped under my radar. Creative team is Rick Remender & Greg Tocchini, who previously cooked-up an enjoyable stint in Uncanny X-Force Vol 1).

As for next week, not much on the horizon;

Miracleman 9 (The much publicized 'birth issue', will probably be about as shocking as an episode of Eastenders to modern audiences. Still, I want to see what all the fuss is about).
Superior Spider-Man 32 (Back from cancellation! I gather that this is a two issue revival, detailing a flash-back story with Doc Ock as Spider-Man travelling to 2099. Yeah, don't try to think about that sentence too hard).

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 July, 2014, 02:06:37 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 July, 2014, 07:38:28 PM
I heard, though haven't seen it confirmed that Ragnarok may now not be ongoing but a 6 issue mini?

Hope not!

I imagine it was never going to be a 'monthly' title though...lot of pressure on a 67 year old writer / artist.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 July, 2014, 09:11:16 PM
Yeah think it was always planned as bi-monthly?

Anyway here's the quote (or maybe misquote?)

QuoteEven though Ragnarok will only be a six-issue series, there are a ton of ideas for future storylines. Simonson is also combing through some ideas from his Marvel Thor run although he's confident that the Ragnarok Thor will act very differently in his general behavior, powers and dialogue.

From this 'article' over at Bleeding Cool.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/26/simonson-revisits-norse-mythology-in-ragnarok-and-winsor-mccays-slumberland-returns-at-idw-summer-blockbuster-panel/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/26/simonson-revisits-norse-mythology-in-ragnarok-and-winsor-mccays-slumberland-returns-at-idw-summer-blockbuster-panel/)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 July, 2014, 06:36:25 AM
My Digital Pulls for 07/30/14

2000 AD 1892 - Does what it does, and well. Solid.
EAST OF WEST 14 - This arc feels kind of weird, and not in the regular East of West way. Still enjoy its brand of madness.
THE FUSE 6 - Probably my last issue. I like this series, I've enjoyed this first arc. But its not quite good enough. Which is too bad.
MANHATTAN PROJECTS 22 - Last issue seemed like an excuse to make Laika more relevant as an actual character. Curious where that's going.
PROPHET 45 - I'm behind a few issues, end of this phase of the series is a good enough reason to get caught up.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 35 - Current line-up is a bit shaky. Its fine, but there's a little less regular excitement then there was a month ago. Which isn't ideal for a weekly anthology.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 31 July, 2014, 12:09:13 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 29 July, 2014, 09:11:16 PM
From this 'article' over at Bleeding Cool.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/26/simonson-revisits-norse-mythology-in-ragnarok-and-winsor-mccays-slumberland-returns-at-idw-summer-blockbuster-panel/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/26/simonson-revisits-norse-mythology-in-ragnarok-and-winsor-mccays-slumberland-returns-at-idw-summer-blockbuster-panel/)

Hadn't seen that Colin, cheers.

Another comic has caught my eye next week by the way; God is Dead: The Book of Acts 1.

http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=1353895

A story by Alan Moore about Glycon? Alright- could be interesting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 August, 2014, 07:59:36 AM
So also picked up Tuki saves the humans 1 online as I forgot to order it from my LCS and they's sold out.

Jeff Smith is a genius and this is by Jeff Smith. That is all.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 August, 2014, 08:11:04 AM
It's a good 'un, Colin. I owe you a debt of gratitude for getting me into Bone and RASL is right up on my to buy list but as an ongoing Tuki looks set to be a staple.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 August, 2014, 08:30:59 AM
Rasl is very different to Bone. That's not to say its not great, it is, but very different.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 August, 2014, 08:44:33 AM
Very different. A lot more adult yeah. Overall I liked it, but it ran out of steam toward the end. I think a combination of delays might have contributed to that though. Gorgeous though. I should give it a reread sometime.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 02 August, 2014, 09:59:53 PM
Avengers #33
Kind of losing interest in this now. Doesn't help that the focus is on Cap, who I find pretty hard to side with.
3/5

Avengers World #10
Lovely art, but too many plot threads. A bit too SHIELD-centric for me, I prefer my Avengers more super-hero and less super-spy. Dropped.
3/5

Batman Eternal #17
The mystical plotline is probably my least favourite at the minute, but it's serviceable. Joker's Daughter is still a ridiculous character.
3/5

Detective Comics Annual 2014
Pretty standard Batman story, probably could have been squeezed into a normal sized issue without losing anything. Not a fan of the multiple artist per book thing.
3/5

New Avengers #21
In contrast to adjective less Avengers, really enjoying this. Pretty epic stuff. Nice to see Namor take the initiative.
4/5

Original Sin - Hulk vs Iron Man #3
Silly retcons aside, fairly readable. Nice reminder that Bruce is pretty clever too, but done without making Tony look like an idiot. Hoping for a twist in the final issue with regards to historic events, pretty sick of the whole 'everything must be connected' schtick.
3/5

Robots In Disguise #31
Strong issue. The title's always going to suffer in comparison to the excellent 'More Than Meets the Eye', but this issue sparked some hope in me that there might be some potential in the 'back to Earth' premise. Some top quality banter from Galvatron.
4/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 August, 2014, 09:54:55 PM
06/08/14

Steven Universe #1: From the same creative team as the TV series. Which is rad, BTW.

Complete Elfequest volume 1: Well, I might get it anyway. It's a series i've been interested in for quite some time.

Usagi Yojimbo Senso #1: New Yojimbo!!! A possible pick of the week.

Mars Attacks First Born #3: It's a fun little ditty, not setting anything ablaze but it's fun.

Spread #2: Am I really the only chap picking this up? It's bloody gorgeous.

Weekly Shonen Jump #36: A much more even week, even with a prity naff One Piece. One-Punch Man, Toriko and Blue Exorcist are always worth the entry fee. Announcement for D.Gray-Man volume 24 has me quivering for the series return. It's been 24 months oh my god!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 August, 2014, 08:48:03 AM
My Digital Pulls for 08/06/14

2000 AD 1893 - The current JUDGE DREDD story is one of those that I like on one level, and kind of hate on the other. I like Walter the Wobot, and I kind of like Ms. Grunderson. But their gags are kind of one-note and have always wore thin quickly. John Wagner is a good writer, so hopefully he's got something more interesting going on for this story. I hope.
INVINCIBLE 113 - Parts of last issue made me want to put my fist through a wall.  Lets see how angry this issue can make me! Go for broke Kirkman!
SONIC UNIVERSE 66 - So I learned an interesting thing earlier this week. Apparently Archie doesn't do price drops on their digital titles. As I'd been waiting for 64 and 65 to drop, only to watch them never budge. WEIRD!
TECH JACKET 2 - First issue was pretty good if a bit oddly placed. But it looks like this series is going places.
USAGI YOJIMBO SENSO 1 - Okay. A Couple things. A) USAGI YOJIMBO IS BACK BABY! and B) Its Usagi vs the War of the Worlds Martians. THAT IS A THING THAT IS HAPPENING.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 36 - It took me longer then usual to read last week's issue. Not sure why I dragged my feet. I really liked the SHIKIGAMI TWILIGHT DAYS one-shot. Though I was a bit unclear if it tied into PSYREN or not. It felt stand alone, but its opening and closing narration suggested it might be part of something bigger?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 05 August, 2014, 09:00:31 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 05 August, 2014, 08:48:03 AM
My Digital Pulls for 08/06/14
USAGI YOJIMBO SENSO 1 - Okay. A Couple things. A) USAGI YOJIMBO IS BACK BABY! and B) Its Usagi vs the War of the Worlds Martians. THAT IS A THING THAT IS HAPPENING.

I remember when he said that a good few years ago that he wanted to and was going to do a War of the Worlds/Usagi Yojimbo mash-up. Fair play to him that he got to do it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 August, 2014, 12:52:03 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 04 August, 2014, 09:54:55 PM
06/08/14
Spread #2: Am I really the only chap picking this up?

'No'.

Read the first issue and loved it too.
Great stuff from forumite Kyle Strahm. Hopefully it's a big hit for him.
1st trade is on my list.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 07 August, 2014, 02:08:24 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 August, 2014, 12:52:03 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 04 August, 2014, 09:54:55 PM
06/08/14
Spread #2: Am I really the only chap picking this up?

'No'.

Read the first issue and loved it too.
Great stuff from forumite Kyle Strahm. Hopefully it's a big hit for him.
1st trade is on my list.

I sort of liked it till the reveal, which I thought was clunky as fxxk. Good art, great colours.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 August, 2014, 11:55:13 AM
Next Time on New Comic Book Day MegaThread;

X-Force 8 (Spurriers series is now my only regular Marvel book, with the exception of the Miracleman reprints. A pricey but enjoyable read).
Starlight 5 (This is on it's pull-list-cull final warning. You hear me Millar?).
Judge Dredd: Anderson PSI Division 1 (I'll be picking this up on blind but reliable faith like most of you. Have already pre-ordered the jaw-dropping Weston cover).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 08 August, 2014, 12:58:56 PM
Starlight is bobbins, but beautifully drawn bobbins. Its on my trade-wait.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 08 August, 2014, 09:13:12 PM
New Avengers #22
Poor art (check out how static the full page spread of Panther hitting Namor is), and lack of plot movement really killed this one for me. The events of this issue could have been told in 2 pages.
2/5

Superman &amp; Wonder Woman Annual 2014
Not a bad chapter. Advances the plot. The panel of Wonder Woman checking her swing just in time could have been done better though, kind of killed what should have been a dramatic moment.
3/5

Action Comics Annual 2014
Definite downgrade after reading S&amp;WW. A pretty tedious read, even if I'm enjoying the Steel &amp; Lana stuff.
2/5

Action Comics #34
I really don't care about any of these new characters. Ghost guy. Raise the dead woman. Bleh. I've always hated the switch from Superman having heat vision to him having Cyclops-esque optic blasts, so him now having manga style super-ultimate-mega-optic blasts really isn't impressing me.
2/5

Original Sin - Thor &amp; Loki #3
Good old scheming Odin. Tricked a bit too easily for my liking though. Not a fan of Angela, but Loki makes up for that. I do like Bianchi's art in the right setting, which this is, but it always comes across a bit 'samey' to me. I've seen it all before.
3/5

Original Sin - Hulk vs Iron Man #4
Nice ending, I liked the smart Hulk not being Banner. As suspected, Tony wasn't responsible after all, but as usual these days, there's always a little twist. An enjoyable little mini over all. And no Bagley this week, yay.
4/5

Batman Eternal #18
The Arkham plot is probably my least favourite, so showcasing pretty much everything but this week worked out great for me.
4/5

Tiny Titans - Return To The Treehouse #3
Not much to say about this. Very good, as usual.
4/5

Green Lantern #34

Not a bad issue until the last page. Highfather is just a white Darkseid clone now? Urghh. Why can't people just leave the New Gods alone?
2/5

She-Hulk #7
Pulido returns, immediately catapulting this back to one of my favourite books. Another incredibly fun issue, with an Eric O'Grady name check thrown in as the icing on the cake. Wish Pulido wouldn't do the repeated panels thing, but if it means he can keep a better schedule I can live with it. Overall, top notch.
5/5

Superior Spider-Man #32
Never read 2099, so found the first half pretty boring (I'm sure there were plenty of easter eggs I was missing), but picked up in the second half and really piqued my interest for the Spiderverse event. Loved Otto immediately figuring out it was an alternate reality and just accepting it and changing his plans accordingly. The Anna Maria thing was a bit creepy though.
4/5

Superior Foes Of Spider-Man #14
Hilarious, as always. From Silvermane peeking at Beetle on the loo, to the two page chase scene, Lieber's range and storytelling is simply perfect.
5/5

Moon Knight #6
Great issue, loving the done-in-one format. Intriguing little tale, and beautiful art. I had to stop reading and just stare at that panel of the illuminated New York skyline for a good few seconds, simply glorious. THe only negative is it's the last issue. Not sticking around for Wood.
5/5

Detective Comics #34
Very pretty, but I really can't remember what the plot is. I get the feeling I'd enjoy the plot if I could remember more about what's happened, but there's something about the previous issues that make them totally forgettable. Need to go back and re-read the arc I think. Groaned at Bullock saving Batman, but the scene redeemed itself with the handcuffing immediately after. Isn't Bullock supposed to be thin though in the Nu52?
3/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 August, 2014, 01:04:48 PM
Judge Anderson PSI Division #1: Mat Smith (not that one!) And Carl Critchlow? Oh yes, this is going to be good.

The Maxx #10: Blimey, one third through already. Still immensely enjoying this alternative super hero comic.

Weekly Shonen Jump #37: One-Shot from the author if Blue Exorcist. Essentially an advert for her upcoming collection of one-shots out next month. I rather think i'll enjoy it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 August, 2014, 10:08:57 PM
New Comics for 08/13/14

2000 AD 1894 - Was surprised to suddenly see JAEGIR back replacing SINISTER DEXTER right in the middle of a 'to be continued'. I mean I'm glad its back, but it seemed kind of sudden. Also, does every Rogue Trooper spin-off have to tie back to Rogue himself at some point? I mean... yeah its his universe, but does EVERYONE have to have a tenuous connection to the guy?
ASTRO CITY 14 - So good.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 263 - I feel like I've been stuck in this underwater level forever. New arc next issue though. I think
STAR WARS 20 - Final Issue. And taken from us too soon. One of the best Space Opera comics of the last 2 years. Star Wars done right.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 37/38 - Taking a break next week for the Japanese holiday. I will miss it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 13 August, 2014, 08:55:33 PM
Original Sin #7
Snore. Decent art gets this a 2, but the whole event is just falling flat for me. The fallout in various character's own books is far more interesting to me than Nick Fury, Agent of Awesome! Aaron's favourite 3rd tier villains now seem to be incredible powerhouses. And the Watcher fighting and throwing energy blasts around is just wrong.
2/5

Superman & Wonder Woman #11
A decent chapter in this seemingly never-ending crossover. Mongul and Non tucking their tails and slinking back into the negative zone once they realised Brainiac was around was great. Horny Doomsday at the end sure does look stupid though.
3/5

Hulk #5
Interesting new direction, and I like that we're hopefully going to pare down all the Hulks that have accumulated over the years. Getting back to the Hulk being somewhat unique gets the thumbs up from me. The whole script felt very clunky though. Some of the dialogue didn't scan well to me, and the ending struck me as very abrupt.
3/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 13 August, 2014, 10:42:56 PM
Gotta love Wednesdays

Walking Dead 130
Abe Sapien 15
Lobster Johnson: GTL 05
Dark Ages 01 - Dan Abnett and INJ Cubbard
Anderson PSI 01
Quad 03
Skinned 03
Godzilla Cataclysm 01

Hefty BPRD / 2000AD week, which is nice.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 August, 2014, 10:46:19 PM
Quote from: BPP on 13 August, 2014, 10:42:56 PM
Godzilla Cataclysm 01

Ooing and Aaring over this one. Already have one Godzilla ongoing in my pull list, the superbly fun Rulers of Earth, so might wait this out for a trade.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 August, 2014, 11:12:58 PM
Godzilla Cataclysm seems like the Godzilla book I want to read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 14 August, 2014, 08:29:47 PM
I've almost become interested in The Walking Dead again since the end of All Out War (terrible, unbelievably bad ending to that whole thing by the way).

Maybe it's just me but Carl's got a bit of the 'ol PJ Maybe vibe to him, doesn't he?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 14 August, 2014, 09:00:52 PM
Walking Dead has completely renewed itself with the time-jump. The end of this months issue was particularly good, suggesting a return to the old threat for the first time in years.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 14 August, 2014, 09:09:31 PM
Quote from: BPP on 14 August, 2014, 09:00:52 PM
Walking Dead has completely renewed itself with the time-jump. The end of this months issue was particularly good, suggesting a return to the old threat for the first time in years.

I'm eagerly awaiting the next trade, just finished the All Out War storyline the other day.

Let us know what Dark Ages is like btw.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 14 August, 2014, 09:33:10 PM
Its a bit GoT army men meets Hammer mad monks. All rendered in that distinctive INJ Cubbard art which is as unfussy and constant as ever. Not as initially appealing as the pair's excellent New Deadwardians partly because it is dialogue driven and the characters aren't naturally witty or insightful. Totally solid tho, will be sticking with it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 August, 2014, 09:58:55 PM
When did the post timeskip Walking Dead begin? I want to start reading it rather than just hearing how good it is.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 14 August, 2014, 10:14:05 PM
QuoteWhen did the post timeskip Walking Dead begin? I want to start reading it rather than just hearing how good it is.

127
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 14 August, 2014, 10:14:57 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 14 August, 2014, 09:58:55 PM
When did the post timeskip Walking Dead begin? I want to start reading it rather than just hearing how good it is.

127.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bad City Blue on 14 August, 2014, 10:55:50 PM
Impressed with Anderson - good script and clear art.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 14 August, 2014, 11:13:06 PM
Batman #34
Not a bad, fairly self-contained story. Didn't like Batman having access to super-science hologram projection tech. What's wrong with old fashioned latex masks? Bit confused about what the big deal about the Joker's cell was, as well as whether the last page was a plot point or just the artist being creative? Enjoyed the art on the whole, but the story telling was bit hard to follow at times.
3/5

Batman Eternal #19
Another good episode, lots happening. Love me some weekly serialised fiction. Only downside was little Ms. Perfect, Harper Row, who annoys me.
4/5

Fantastic Four #8
Found myself breezing through this one. Not much happened, and what did wasn't particularly engaging. Whole premise is a bit hard to swallow to be honest.
2/5

Transformers - Primacy #1
Wow. What a great start. Ramondelli's art, while always gorgeous to look at, sometimes lacks clarity in the storytelling department, but there's none of those problems here. A lot of plot hooks being dangled, nearly all of which hooked me. The only minor quibble was the clichéd 'hero climbing the un-climbable mountain to relax' introduction for Optimus, but other than that, pretty much perfect.
5/5

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #37
A villain centric issue. Some good banter, and plenty of action, as we pick up on plot points from the Foot mini, as well as advancing the main series plot. Extremely solid, as always.
4/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 August, 2014, 08:42:26 PM
Quote from: BPP on 14 August, 2014, 09:33:10 PM
Its a bit GoT army men meets Hammer mad monks. All rendered in that distinctive INJ Cubbard art which is as unfussy and constant as ever. Not as initially appealing as the pair's excellent New Deadwardians partly because it is dialogue driven and the characters aren't naturally witty or insightful. Totally solid tho, will be sticking with it.

Your most enthused review ever!  ;)
Will likely pick it up.

I forgot about Batman 34 this week, have emailed my LCS to keep me one.
Didn't expect to see Scalera on art duties.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Trout on 16 August, 2014, 01:21:21 AM
Hey, anyone else reading Grayson? It's great fun; straight continuation of Grant Morrison's Batman stuff, but by a different writer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 16 August, 2014, 01:48:27 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 15 August, 2014, 08:42:26 PM
I forgot about Batman 34 this week, have emailed my LCS to keep me one.
Didn't expect to see Scalera on art duties.

Eek. He drew this during the break in Black Science? One of my top, um, 5 comics. Don't want to imagine the art team changing there...

Odd to see the artist do other books during a hiatus??? You'd think the artist would be the bottleneck.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 August, 2014, 07:02:30 AM
Quote from: Trout on 16 August, 2014, 01:21:21 AM
Hey, anyone else reading Grayson? It's great fun; straight continuation of Grant Morrison's Batman stuff, but by a different writer.

Hadn't picked up on the fact that Grayson was a follow up to GMozz's stuff (which I loved). That I guess leaves a question. While This lordship Grant left the end very much open and almost begging for someone to pick it up and run with it, it also left it clear there was probably little point doing so and challenging people not to?

Mind love the character too so maybe...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Trout on 16 August, 2014, 03:26:41 PM
Grayson is its own thing, but has elements from the GM Batman stuff. I won't spoil it.

It's kind of a fun spy thriller.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 16 August, 2014, 10:00:41 PM
Green Lantern Corps #34
Solid issue, with a nice twist on the John/Fatality relationship. John's tantrum at the end was a little bit over dramatic though. Liked the 'dead man's switch' tactic of sealing the hole in the hull. A clever use of the ring.
3/5

Amazing Spider-Man #5
Completely unrecognisable character pretending to be the Black Cat, check. Completely new character shoe horned clumsily into the book, check. A bit of a mess to be honest.
2/5

Spider-Man 2099 #2
Peter David doing what Peter David does. Bit light on action, but the characterisation more than makes up for it. Perspective on some of the panels was a bit weird, but art was otherwise solid.
4/5

Abe Sapien - Lost Lives
Decent enough flashback issue, always nice to see Roger again. Getting a bit bored of this series though to be honest. It's never bad, but it all feels a bit repetitive after a while.
3/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 August, 2014, 09:16:29 PM
My haul this weekend was fun, very good fun and full of surprises. For a start Flash Gordon 4 wasn't even comic of the haul, or demoted from such to give other titles a chance. It was still GREAT just not as great.

What was comic of the haul I hear you cry... well I'll make you wait for that... or to put it another way I don't know and kinda hope that by typing this it will become apparent.

Anyway a couple of series came to their issue 3 day of destiny, will they make the pull list permanently or not? Well Cyclops 3 I don't even know cos I got one of them there misprinted issues that is have Ultimate Spider-ham or something? Dag-nabbit now I have to wait. C.O.W.L. 3 was absolutely great and this series is throuhg. Meanwhile Mercenary Sea 6 did it again. Everytime I pick up this comic I think surely this is the one that does it and I cut the title, but then I love it. Pulp goodness and the team is really bringing it all together now.

Over at Vertigo both Hinterkind 10 and FBP 13 are on absolutely fine form, FBP in particular.

To be honest so is everything else. Does everyone LOVE the way Carl Critchlow draws Anderson in Anderson Psi Division 1 I bloody well do, just great stuff. These IDW minis are fantastic fun. Brass Sun 3 is superb and makes me miss The Duke even more alas.

After that we have conclusions, or near to a plenty. Fatale 24 make it clear why getting floppies is still the way forward. You get to experience the story two way, the issue to issue way and this was a great conclusion but mainly cos it made me really look forward to way two. I can't wait to read this in one go to put all the pieces together. Elsewhere The Victories 14 is as brutal as ever and I can't wait for the finish next issues. The Massive 25 starts the series final arc and while I am very nervous about where this is going as an issue and a set-up for the end this is great. Probably deserves issue of the haul but...

Lazarus 10 is surprisingly only the second best issue 10 of the bunch, which given how good it is is a shock. However The Maxx 10 gets that prize and really by way of being the last issue discussed also book of the bunch. Its bunny harrowing but superb.

I'm a happy comics fan.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 19 August, 2014, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 16 August, 2014, 01:48:27 AM

Odd to see the artist do other books during a hiatus??? You'd think the artist would be the bottleneck.

I would have thought so.
As an aside, I recently picked up the first collected edition of Black Science- he's bloody impressive.

On to this week;

Deadpool Vs X-Force 3 (I've started so I'll finish- a light hearted 90's romp with added pouches).
Unwritten Apocalypse 8 (Resigned to a complete run read later this year).

My LCS (Big Bang Comics in Dublin) is also selling some first issues half price this week, so I'm picking up;

Dark Horse Presents 1 (Can't pass it up at that price, although I'll doubt I'll keep buying it)
Fade Out 1 (New from Brubaker & Philipps- if I like it I'll get the 1st trade)
Little Nemo 1 (For my nephew!)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 August, 2014, 12:12:45 PM
20/08/14

Only two this week. Even with an ever growing pull list i'm still prone to these.

Dark Horse Presents (2014) #1: Never read any Big Guy and Rusty before. What excites me about this run though is NEW Age of Reptiles!

Weekly Shonen Jump Series Spotlight: Tegami Bachi: And i'm not even reading this one. I already own it in volume one. Jolly fun little yarn though and the series has very distinctive, almost CLAMP like art.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 19 August, 2014, 04:00:31 PM
Ah, the best part of the week awaits...

BPRD 122
DHP 1
Judge Dredd 22
Little Nemo 1
Stray Bullets 6
Trees 4
Supreme Blue Rose 2
The Fade Out 1
Dark Engine 2
Empty Man 3

A win for Image this week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 August, 2014, 04:34:10 PM
Great to see some common ground at last.

A lot of us seem to be going for Fade Out 1, Little Nemo 1 and DHP 1.

We normally have so little cross over - well except you Shonen Jump crowd!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 August, 2014, 04:58:24 PM
I think i'll give Little Nemo a read once it's dropped below two quid in a few weeks. I have a little fondness for the character due to the animated film, but never read any of the classic comic strips.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 August, 2014, 11:58:42 PM
Digital Pulls for 08/20/14

2000 AD 1895 - Current line-up is pretty solid. No real complaints. Looks like 1900 is going to be a hell of a jumping on point though.
DARK HORSE PRESENTS 1 - I dropped the first DHP series a few years ago. It just sort of stopped being interesting after a great first year. I might give the new volume a shot. But probably will wait for a price drop.
FABLES 143 - Oh man, the cliffhanger last issue. Things aren't looking very good for our Fables crew.
SAVAGE DRAGON 197 - One of the greatest aspects of this series is how unpredictable it is. I literally have no idea what can happen next!
SUPREME: BLUE ROSE 2 - First issue was really REALLY interesting. Definitely a better first first issue experience then TREES.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP TEGAMI BACHIE SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL - I've actually already read the first preview chapter of this series a while back. I didn't do much for me. So I don't expect this special will bring me on board either.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 20 August, 2014, 10:06:06 PM
New Avengers #23
It's all kicking off now! Loved Reed's visit to Latveria, Hickman writes a great Doom. Bruce's scene was nice as well, driving out to face the end of his life the same way he's had to live it, alone.
4/5

Supergirl #34
Another by the numbers issue. Pretty much just a recap of the events of Doomed so far, with a clichéd rescue thrown in (hey, everyone's dead except for the exact two people I'm looking for who are in the first place I look). Dull.
2/5

Batman & Robin #34
Solid enough issue, there's always something satisfying about this book. Couple of plot points I'm not liking. a) The stupid mega-techno-godslayer armour. An attempt to allow Bruce to mix it up with the big power players, rather than take the hint that if you have use such silly plot devices, you're probably writing the character wrong. b) Any uses of Apokolips these days inevitably end up with me groaning at how badly it and the New Gods are handled. I anticipate similar from this storyline. Lovely last page splash though.
3/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 21 August, 2014, 10:59:50 PM
Robots In Disguise #32
Great issue. A good dose of plot progression, Prowl being his usual machiavellian self, and the return of Susan Journeyer and Josh Boyfriend! The resolution to the cliffhanger from last issue was a huge cop out, but the last page reveal more than compensated if we average out the bookends. Great stuff.
5/5

The Multiversity #1
Not going to comment on this too much until it's finished (was tempted to wait and read it in trade), but I thoroughly enjoyed this and it's reassured me that this series is going to live up to my high expectations. Okay, one comment: Chubby da Choona...in Monkey form!
5/5

New Guardians #34
Nothing special but a decent enough space romp. These New Guardians seem a bit brittle.
3/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 August, 2014, 01:18:35 PM
Quote from: BPP on 19 August, 2014, 04:00:31 PM

Dark Engine 2


Read a review of this yesterday on Bleedingcool of all places; http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/08/21/image-watch-on-why-you-need-to-read-dark-engine-plus-preview-of-issue-2/

Premise sounds really, really good.
I'm gonna give it a try.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 22 August, 2014, 10:12:57 PM
Daredevil #7
Good stuff from Waid (as always) and Rodriguez, who's proved an excellent and perfectly suited fill in for Samnee. Waid deftly weaves in his usual little plot twists and manages to avoid all the clichés and pitfalls a lesser writer might have fallen into. Nice.
4/5

Batman Eternal #20
Most of the current plots seem to be resolved in this issue. Not sure if the series was designed to be told in two halves with a few overlapping threads, or if this was something to do with the writer switch that was forced upon them. Felt a bit clunky though. Seeley's scripts are proving to be my favourite of the bunch, and really enjoyed the art, glad they're starting to allow a bit more variation to the usual sterile DC mandated New52 house style.
3/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 August, 2014, 12:45:58 AM
Ended up checking out Multiversity. Two words. Dino Cop



Also, Captain Carrot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 23 August, 2014, 11:22:47 AM
Hey, did you guys know Brendan McCarthy has got a new series running in the newly relaunched Dark Horse Presents?

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=54991

Because I sure didn't! It also looks a lot like The Zaucer of Zilk, so its got that going on.

I might have to bump up checking out the new DHP. But damn it, I just added one $5 comic this week. I don't really need another.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 August, 2014, 09:47:59 PM
Beginnings and endings this week, and oh what fun.

Lets get the ending out the way. Forever People 3 marks the end of my association with that title. I don't think its that people don't get what Kirby was doing, its just that they are not as good. That's not judgement, its just something we have to all accept. From the mundane prole fan such as myself, to the supposed comics superstar, to the untouchable bearded or bald (perceived) comic diety. I often enjoy books that use Kirby's characters, but they have to be very good (Will Simonson's Orion), or very fun (Didio and Giffen's OMAC) to stop you thinking you just don't need any more and even if Kirby (inevitability) didn't get to finish what he'd started, there's little point reading someone else's continuation.

This also probably marks a bigger ending... but I guess I'll come to that in a couple of months as you never know.

The other ending is a happier one. The Saviors 5 marks the end of the first arc of this great title that no one's reading. The good news is the last couple of pages promise more to come of this late 50's B Movie classic.

Elsewhere in the movies Fade Out 1 is a great start and a solid continuation of Brubaker and Phillips work. Check out that Sean Phillips hey, his work is getting even better. Amazingly!

I've talked about Multiversity 1 in the thread of that name and it fun but nowt new, we'll see.

Likewise Little Nemo 1 is nowt new. It sticks very, very closely to the classic series, which while I really enjoyed my giant book of when reading many episodes in quick succession became a little hard going. I wonder whether therefore this will suffer the same fate? Well probably not as I sold that for a small fortune was it was very rare and too big and unwieldy to read comfortably. Anyway this was pretty enjoyable we'll see how it develops.

Finally Dark Horse Presents 1 an anthology I wanted to get before but was put off by the price. This new launch sorts out that issue and gives me the comic I imagined it would be. An eclectic mix of good comics with one to baffled me in the middle. Perfect!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Cheat on 24 August, 2014, 09:53:53 PM
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2014
Very disappointing. Loved Eastman's annual from a couple of years ago, so had high hopes for this. Art was great, but the plot was just tedious. Meh.
2/5

B.P.R.D, Hell On Earth - The Broken Equation #1
Satisfying read, as always. Hopefully this marks the beginning of some progression of the overarching plot, it feels like the current status quo has been in place for a while now and it'd be nice to see something big happen. Very Abe looking monster at the end there.
4/5
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 25 August, 2014, 12:24:07 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 23 August, 2014, 11:22:47 AM
Hey, did you guys know Brendan McCarthy has got a new series running in the newly relaunched Dark Horse Presents?

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=54991

Everyone who was reading The Strangeness of Brendan McCarthy (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,36079.0.html) thread knew....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 August, 2014, 06:23:26 PM
27/08/14

Bravest Warriors #23: Between this and Steven Universe, i'm thinking I perhapse have to much CN related material in my pull list. Might have to axe one or the other....painful choice.

Goon Occasion to Kill #2: Loved the first issue of this Eric Powell mini.

Groo vs. Conan #2: Liked the first one but wasn't blown away by it. This will decide if it gets the chop or not.

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #15: Sov Mecha-Godzilla? Why not.

Saga#22: Drugs are bad. Drugs are very bad.

Doctor Who 11th Doctor #2: Quite enjoyed the first one. Certainly more than the 10th #1. Think i'll get 12th #1 mind you, Robbie Morrison is scripting it!

Attatck on Titan v.13: Wel well well well. Seem's like I misjudged Erwins ability to be an interesting character.

Weekly Shonen Jump #39: Big chapter of One-Punch Man with lots of laughs. Lovely stuff!
-Also picked up Rohan at the Louvre, Araki's full colour french manga. Araki in colour is always lush.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 26 August, 2014, 12:17:37 PM
A one-two punch week;

Saga 22- Continues to be a good read.
Bodies 2- I tried the first part of this Vertigo mini last month cause it was going cheap- glad I did, it's an excellent read. Elevator pitch; a disfigured body turns up in an alleyway in four time periods; Victorian times / WWII 1940's / present day 2014 / post-apocalyptic 2050. An investigation is launched in each of the time periods by the authorities. The Hook 1; each period in the book is illustrated by a different artist (4 x 6 pages each). The Hook 2; it's the same dead body in each period!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 26 August, 2014, 02:00:07 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 26 August, 2014, 12:17:37 PM
A one-two punch week;

Saga 22- Continues to be a good read.
Bodies 2- I tried the first part of this Vertigo mini last month cause it was going cheap- glad I did, it's an excellent read. Elevator pitch; a disfigured body turns up in an alleyway in four time periods; Victorian times / WWII 1940's / present day 2014 / post-apocalyptic 2050. An investigation is launched in each of the time periods by the authorities. The Hook 1; each period in the book is illustrated by a different artist (4 x 6 pages each). The Hook 2; it's the same dead body in each period!

I found bodies 1 pretty poor. The art seemed pretty substandard (except DO's art) the dialogue was often anachronistic and the stories just didn't grip me. The last one evidenced the problem - a racist beats an Irish thug to death during the blitz and is revealed to be a copper before a 'good cop' discovers the body... Big deal, I don't care a jot about the racist cop, he's not given me anything to be interested in him and his story. Great cover, storytelling completely derailed by the narrative 'trick'.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 August, 2014, 07:37:46 PM
It would appear Comixology listed the 11th Doctor #2 by accident. It was in fact the 10th Doctor #2 that was released in wednesday.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 September, 2014, 07:27:46 PM
Double post i'm afraid. Tumble weed week for everyone else?

03/09/14

Grendal vs. The Shadow #1: Never read any Grendal but love me some of Wagners Shadow comics so i'll give this a dip.

Usagi Yojimbo Senso #2: Loved the first issue. Bloody martians.

Mars Attacks First Born #4: Final issue. A fun series indeed.

Weekly Shonen Jump #40: HunterXHunter is on a break due to Togashi being ill again and no bi-weekly or monthly titles. So we get double Nisekoi (urgh) and two chapters from Jojo Phantom Blood. The repro work looks astounding.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 01 September, 2014, 09:00:28 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 01 September, 2014, 07:27:46 PM
Mars Attacks First Born #4: Final issue. A fun series indeed.

Keith's work on this looks sumptuous. I'll go for the TPB.

This week, it's only a couple again;

Miracleman 10 (Marvel are churning these out quicker than you can blurt out the words "50% filler". I'm enjoying it though).
Deadpool vs X-Force 4 (Finale of this admittedly pointless mini. Fun in places, but yeah- I regret picking it up in floppy format).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 03 September, 2014, 09:07:23 PM
Southern Bastards 04
Squidder 03
Elephantmen 59
God Hates Astronauts 01


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 September, 2014, 09:19:19 PM
Been slacking lately...

Digital Pulls for 09/03/14

2000 AD 1897 - Michael Carroll is doing what he's best at in JUDGE DREDD. Grabbing loose ends, or lesser known continuity nods, and bring them together in a mini-epic. That's why he's the current "guy next to Wagner" guy right now.
GIANT KUNG-FU BIBLE STORIES One-Shot - Good news! Digital copy available on ComiXology! Yay!
TECH JACKET 3 - Last issue was pretty extreme in its implications for the future of this title. With Invincible in such flux, I can believe anything can happen here as well.
USAGI YOJIMBO SENSO 2 - Oh man. Oh man that first issue was really good.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 40 - Things feel a bit flaky right now. With HUNTER X HUNTER with a questionable release schedule. But WSJ promises we'll be getting EVERY new Japanese new series for at least 3 chapters. With the promise that series with a good reaction might stick around longer. So that will spice things up a bit. This issue has preview chapters for JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, which is getting a new shiny digital release right now. Hopefully this suggests that WSJ is thinking about adding the JOJO ongoing to Jump. That would be WONDERFUL.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 September, 2014, 12:42:55 PM
10/09/14

Spread #3: Fans of Carpenters The Thing should be reading this. Bloody good stuff.

Doctor Who The 11th Doctor #2: More great stuff from the Rob Williams and Simon Fraser. Loving the feel of it.

Weekly Shonen Jump #41: HunterXHunter is now on hiatus until further notice. Bum. Well at least we got a new series starting this week, Judos. A maetial arts sports manga. Should spice things up a bit, give us a slice of life series instead of Nisekoi (urgh).

Heroic Legends of Arslan #1: Fans of Full Metal Alchemist rejoice (and if you haven't read FMA, you really should) because author Hiromu Arakawa returns with a new original GN series adapting the fantasy novels of the same name. Looks well nice as they say!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 September, 2014, 01:18:40 PM
Last coupla weeks were quiet enough, so I've added two to this week's list I wouldn't have otherwise;

Annihilator 1 (New from two of the best in the biz- Morrison & Irving. Worth a look).
Batman: Futures End 1 (Was gonna skip this non-sequential issue, but feck it, I'll pick it up. 3D cover? Yeah, why not).

And two regulars;
X-Force 9 (Getting better and better. Entertaining, funny, shocking- Spurrier is ticking all the right boxes on this).
Anderson PSI Division 2 (Strong opener, I'm in for the four issues).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 September, 2014, 07:20:47 AM
Oh hey comics...

My Digital Pulls for 09/10/14

2000 AD 1898 - Everything is hurtling toward its conclusion for the big 1900 jumping on issue. Which is going to be EPIC. Last issue something interesting happened in BLACK SHUCK for the first time. Eight weeks too late.
ANNIHILATOR 1 - Grant Morrison? Fraser Irving? YES PLEASE! I literally had no idea this comic existed until today.
ASTRO CITY 15 - This story arc is... odd. Odd and sad. And interesting. It sure is Astro City.
COPPERHEAD 1 - Oh, hello Jay Faerber. Making a new Science Fiction comic I see. Take my money...
EAST OF WEST 15 - This comic continues to be weird.
PROPHET: STRIKEFILES 1 - But this one is weirder.
INVINCIBLE 114 - If what I think is about to happen, happens. That's going to NUTS.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 41 - The first week of the new Jump Start initiative. Where English Jump will be running at minimum 3 chapters of EVERY new Japanese Jump manga regardless of what is it. The first of the new series is JUDOS. Which is an over the top sports manga about... you guessed it. Judo. Its a bit silly (and sexist), and I don't suspect it will last past chapter 3 in English Jump. In other news, NARUTO may finally be ending ending in a few weeks. And THANK GOD FOR THAT.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 12 September, 2014, 10:55:02 AM
Abe Sapien 16
Annihilator 01 (rotten, nice art)
Caliban 06 (hehehe, Good ole Garth Ennis)
Dark Ages 02 (even better than 01)
East of West 15
Spread 03 (tailing off, art less impressive, story wandered off to Mad Max)
Wild's End - BRILLIANT. Abnett & INJ in a story that reminds me of a mix of Kingdom of the Wicked and War of the Worlds. Comic of the Week by a mile.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 12 September, 2014, 11:41:38 AM
Quote from: BPP on 12 September, 2014, 10:55:02 AM
Annihilator 01 (rotten, nice art)

Thanks for the tip! Will avoid!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 12 September, 2014, 12:04:18 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 12 September, 2014, 11:41:38 AM
Quote from: BPP on 12 September, 2014, 10:55:02 AM
Annihilator 01 (rotten, nice art)

Thanks for the tip! Will avoid!

Well, ya know, read a few pages in the shop and decide for yourself. My problems are that the stories two characters aren't interesting (a moping drug fuelled nihilist stylee writer suffering writers block and a arch mastermind supervillian type (who may be the writers alter-ego?)) written in a dull pompous style with a copy of New Scientist in one hand and Hollywood Babylon in the other. Irvings art is fabulous if you like his style - the layouts are constantly switching up, his colours remain unique but the main character is just such a twat its hard to look at his panels.   
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 12 September, 2014, 01:42:15 PM
Now it sounds great!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 September, 2014, 09:34:37 PM
Hubba hubba, check the haul on that... that is some damned fine sequential art. Yes sir I'd fun those comics.

Anderson Psi -Division 2 is a pretty fine book as was Hinterkind 11, Sex 15 and C.O.W.L. 4 but compared to the rest of this lot they were steady issues of great series and nowt more. THEY WERE GREAT I should emphasize.

So what else was so much better. Well Lazarus 11 was fantastic and set up and developed so much in so much deconstructed work that it was exceptional. The Massive 26 is a series hurtling to a conclusion I'm not sure I'm happy with, quite brilliantly. Brass Sun 4 reminds me why so many people are so whiny about the current series, so its good but this is stunning, is it Tharg's fault he's spoiled us before that we lose sight of how much fun the current series is? Anyway I'm off track.

Flash Gordon 5 starts a new arc with two neatly separated segments both stunningly good. Cyclops 4 sees the series live up to its truly massive potential at last. Doctor Who (11th) 2 is bloody good telly from when the telly wasn't so bloody good! Well even if it did go for the emotional vampire type thing which is a little cliche if you ask me.

All of which were magnificent BUT paled before a start and two finishes. Copperhead 1 is hardly original and very much a 2000ad tale. Given the extra pages they allowed themselves to draw people in it does a stunning job of setting up so much and fitting so much in. One of those great debuts that makes you nervous it wouldn't hold up in issues to come. Time will tell but they've set their bar high.

The Victories 15 wraps up this exceptional series really, REALLY well. Shame its been so over looked, can't wait to read the whole lot in one go one day soon(ish). For all that and however good these are to stand out in a haul of such staggering brilliance even they barely compare to the book of the haul.

Jonah Hex 34 ends what has been one of my all time favourite comics series, 105 issues, all be it over two titles due to some DC shenanigans a few years back and still this issue finds a new way to be quite quite... oh sod it I've run out of superlatives and anyway none of them would have done. This is an ending done just about as well as I remember. Never has riding sailing off into the sunset been quite so glorious.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 September, 2014, 10:49:57 AM
17/09/14

Dark Horse Presents 2014 #2: An Alien one-shot in this one. Hopefully not a tie in to this bloody crossover event DH are doing with Alien....

The Maxx #11: I will not stop loving this series. Now we have the big reveal out of the way it's time for more head screwey stuff!

Weekly Shonen Jump #42: Hi-Fi Clusters is an odd one, Judos might actualy be growing on me, and Toriko pull's another horrific scene out of thin air.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 September, 2014, 11:13:04 AM
Hi-Fi Cluster feels like Stealth Symphony lite. Its got to do some work to do to get me to like it. Its premise feels like they took that one aspect of the Matrix. And turned it into Pokemon.

That... probably doesn't make any sense.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 September, 2014, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 16 September, 2014, 11:13:04 AM
Hi-Fi Cluster feels like Stealth Symphony lite.
Sums it up pretty much.

Also, has anyone seen the additions to the Jump+ project by Araki, Asano, Oda and Toriyama? Hopefully we'll get this at some point...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 16 September, 2014, 03:02:27 PM
I gave up reading the character-free Avengers books ages ago, but checked back in for Avengers 34.1, as I was told it was more or less a cruel jab by Al Ewing at DC Comics' inability to publish a Superman story that doesn't eat shit - you seriously need to hire a superstar writing and art team just to come up with Supes fighting his evil duplicate?  Holy 2014, Bat-hacks!

A34.1 is rather good and helpfully highlights that Superman-type characters, rather than being "too powerful" to write stories about, are simply waiting for writers to make an effort and make such characters relevant or interesting, and Al does so by using an analogue to make points about how the superhero power fantasy can be taken too far into elitism in a way that couldn't be done with regular Marvel characters, as no writer would be allowed to point out in a Marvel comic that Spidey is little more than a schoolyard bully who never grew up, but a Superman analogue who'll be killed off in a crossover event probably?  That guy can get away with saying anything, and in this case he says that being the biggest kid in the yard doesn't mean you stop being in the yard.  A great done-in one story.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 16 September, 2014, 07:24:59 PM
A persuasive endorsement of Avengers 34.1 there Prof, I'm sold.
(".1"....is this still a thing? Oh Marvel, Marvel, Marvel)

This week for me it's;

Unwritten: Apocalypse 9 (Auto-added to The Pile. It's too far along now to start, before it ends. Y'know?)
Superior Spider-Man 33 (Wait LP- WAIT! This isn't actually a continuation of that series you liked 6 months ago- it's a tie-in to some 'Spider-Verse' crossover nonsense you're not actually ever going to ever, ever read!!! You've already bought it, haven't you? Sigh)

Also this week- dropped like a hot (well, lukewarm) snot; Dark Horse Presents. Yeah, 1st one was alright. No 2000AD though, is it? You didn't make the cut Richardson, sorry kid.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 22 September, 2014, 08:25:30 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 16 September, 2014, 07:24:59 PM
Superior Spider-Man 33 (Wait LP- WAIT! This isn't actually a continuation of that series you liked 6 months ago- it's a tie-in to some 'Spider-Verse' crossover nonsense you're not actually ever going to ever, ever read!!! You've already bought it, haven't you? Sigh)

Spiderverse, being a crossover, is something I'm hard-wired to detest. However, having now read all the 'Edge' issues so far published, I'm prepared to eat my words. It's magnificent! Edge of Spiderverse #1 and #2 especially. And double-especially #2, with Gwen Stacy: Spider-Woman; which is one of my favourite comics so far this year. Want to see much, much more of this reality.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 24 September, 2014, 02:48:28 PM
24/09/14

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #16: Seems to be beading to it's conclusion with the introduction of an original monster, always an act of desperation on a writers behalf.

Groo vs. Conan #3: Very much enjoying this little romp but I get the feeling it was written as a Groo one-shot and then expanded into a mini.

Saga #23: Yuma is a horrible horrible person and after what she did last issue I hope she get's killed off. And when I say things like that I realise how much of a soap Saga is.

Weekly Shonen Jump #43: Oooh. Sporting Salts might actualy be a fun sports manga, but it need sot dial the self awareness down a notch. And in other news, Yu-Gi-Oh Zexel is ending soon thank god. So we have an opening for a monly title.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 September, 2014, 07:18:57 PM
As I'm gonna be spending a fort-u-ine at DICE this weekend, I was delighted to see nothing on next weeks listings, so celebrated like Doc Brown after sending Marty back to 1985, only to stop short. There is one.

This week;
Miracleman 11- in a nutshell; vintage Moore superhero shenanigans combined with 50% 'making of' material & crap 1950s reprint. Why don't I just torrent it? Good question.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 25 September, 2014, 10:28:00 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 24 September, 2014, 07:18:57 PM
next weeks listings

Uhh, forgot this weeks...! (Sorry Adventurer)
It's Saga 23 & Bodies 3. Both solid. As a rock.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 September, 2014, 07:21:28 PM
Generally this was a fine old haul. The only disappointment was Multiversity - Society of Superheroes which felt utterly slight and of little point. As an exploration of a new world it was nothing new. As a continuation of the overarching story it was superfluous. Shame as I thought this series as a lock, but still to offer anything much. Lets see how we go.

Elsewhere though all is well. The Maxx 11 moves things in a new way and I'm excited to see what happens next to this always fascinating title. Cyclops 5 was a fun conclusion to Greg Rucka's all too short run, lets see where the new team take things as this has the potential to be a great comic. Sex 16 is a solid part of this fantastic series and Dark Horse Presents 2 was a wonderfully eclectic collection of great comics unfortunately wrapped up with an utterly pointless Alien story that really didn't offer anything. Brass Sun 5 proved that the recent run would read much better in a collected format and was really rather excellent.

Two comics however really stood out. The Massive 27 was superb and this concluding arch still has so much to offer as we get answers questions are still posed - brilliant stuff. C.O.W.L. 5 has a twist that while its been telegraphed is still delivered quite superbly and this series reveals it real premise after this first arch that has built a fascinating world. Lovin' this series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 October, 2014, 05:58:39 AM
Been off my game the last couple of weeks. Didn't even properly hype up 2000 AD's big issue 1900 in all the usual places. Oh well.

MY DIGITAL PULLS FOR 10/01/14

2000 AD 1901 - Last issue brought with it three of the finest comic series you can hope for from 2000 AD. JUDGE DREDD, with John Wagner on words and Carlos Esquerda on visuals. STICKLEBACK, by Ian Edginton and D'Isreali. and KINGDOM by Dan Abnett and Richard Elson. There probably hasn't been a jumping on issue line-up that good since issue 1650 (DREDD, KINGDOM, and SHAKARA). This issue brings us two more weekly strips in ICHABOD AZRAEL, by Rob Williams. And GREYSUIT by Pat Mills and John Higgins. Not looking very forward to Greysuit, but the rest is just dynamite comics of the highest order.

MEGA MAN 41 - I may have mentioned this at some point in the past, but Archie has decided to bump their prices up from $3 to $4 over the last couple of months. This has not been a very pleasant experience when you're trying to read 3 different titles at the same time. And you can't really drop one, because there's probably going to be another Mega Man/Sonic crossover next summer. Mega Man continues to be a fantastic action book of the highest order.

SONIC UNIVERSE 68 - Easily the weakest of the three video game related Archie titles. Still better then 90% of action comics out there. I just really don't give a shit about Shadow the Hedgehog.

TECH JACKET 4 - This book manages to pull some bizarre twists, Keatinge is pretty good at this. I wonder if current events in Invincible are going to be impacting Zack at any point.

USAGI YOJIMBO SENSO 3 - The Martians are really starting to make their presence known in Feudal Japan. What I find kind of interesting is how this is presenting itself as the canon future of Usagai Yojimbo. With lots of seeded character stuff from the main series paying off, or at least being taken to their logical conclusions.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 44 - A lots been going on in Jump over the last several weeks. Several new series have made their debuts under the 'Jump Start' program, where English Jump will publish the first 3 chapters of EVERY news series that premiers in Japanese Jump. This gives us a taste of what Japan is getting that we may not. Also it gives us a chance to weigh in and tell English Jump what series they should focus on licensing for a regular features. The four series we've seen so far have been a real mixed bag. JUDOS is this really goofy super-natural sports comics about, you guess it... Judo. It was kind of dumb. I don't suspect we'll see it again. The next was HI-FI CLUSTER, a sci-fi strip where people can download technical skills into their brains via high tech patches. Kinda like how you could download skills in The Matrix. It was kind of a fun action series with bit of a sub-par execution. It seemed like the most likely to continue after 3 weeks, but apparently is not. The third series was SPORTING SALTS, which is a comedy series about High School Sports Medicine. Its only redeeming quality is that its better then Nisekoi: False Love. Which isn't hard. It probably won't continue after next week. The latest Jump Start series is eIDLIVE, which I haven't read yet and don't know anything about. But it sure LOOKS interesting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 October, 2014, 03:44:15 PM
01/10/14

Usagi Yojimbo Senso #3: Ahhh. What a great little yarn this is. Having only read the first volume of UY before now, some of the refrences are lost on me but it is convincing me to get around to the other volumes soon.

Weekly Shonen Jump #44: final Jump Starter Story this week with Amano's eIDLIVE. I very much enjoyed her Hitman Reborn series so Hopefully this one turns out to be a sticker. It's fortnightly, so that add's another factor to the roter and it's also in full colour.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 October, 2014, 09:59:33 PM
Not sure this really belongs here but heck its were I'll put it BUT according to Bleeding Cool (and who am I to doubt them!) Batman will be a $4.99 comic regularly (well for 3 issues at least). Now you will get 30 story pages for that apparently but wowsers.

Glad I got out when I did!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 October, 2014, 10:33:49 PM
DC seems pretty comfortable with putting out $5 books, usually in conjunction with some event or special.. Like Multiversity. It's actually one of the reasons I have hard time trying DC books these days. If I'm playing $5, I better get at least 40 pages of story (which Multiversity does give us at least).

But 30? Nonsense.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 02 October, 2014, 09:23:17 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 01 October, 2014, 09:59:33 PM
Not sure this really belongs here but heck its were I'll put it BUT according to Bleeding Cool (and who am I to doubt them!) Batman will be a $4.99 comic regularly (well for 3 issues at least). Now you will get 30 story pages for that apparently but wowsers.

Glad I got out when I did!

Wasn't the jump to $3.99 justified by saying there would be 30 pages or more in each issue!? Which ended up being backup stories. Which disappeared after a few months...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 October, 2014, 07:33:23 AM
I just discovered Archie has gone DRM-Free on ComiXology without any fanfare. I now forgive their $1 price bumping.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 October, 2014, 11:05:15 AM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 02 October, 2014, 09:23:17 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 01 October, 2014, 09:59:33 PM
Not sure this really belongs here but heck its were I'll put it BUT according to Bleeding Cool (and who am I to doubt them!) Batman will be a $4.99 comic regularly (well for 3 issues at least). Now you will get 30 story pages for that apparently but wowsers.

Glad I got out when I did!

Wasn't the jump to $3.99 justified by saying there would be 30 pages or more in each issue!? Which ended up being backup stories. Which disappeared after a few months...

Spot on Preacher. It does smack of blatant profiteering- DC banking on the fact that Batman is their number 1 selling title, and that the kids will find that extra dollar somewhere.

Interesting that their superstar creative duo aren't on board with the price hike; http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/10/02/wytches-1-is-still-only-2-99-folks-comics-entertainmnet-dc-image-scott-snyder-greg-capullo-jock/

I'm one of the few forum suckas sticking around for 'Endgame', but if it fails to impress (like the last two arcs  kinda did) then that's it for me and the Dark Knight for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 October, 2014, 06:53:02 PM
08/10/14

Big Trouble in Little China #4: Things just don't get better for Jack, do they?

Grendal vs. Thr Shadow #2: Loved the last issue, has a very Diabolik feel to it. Maybe that was an inspiration for Grendals character.

War Stories #1: Ah! Garth Ennis presents another run on his homage to Battle Picture Weekly. I very much suspect our Colin will have some words to say on this.

Doctor Who 11th Doctor #3: Some gorgeous art in this one from stalwart Simon Fraser, the scripts not to shabby either.

Weekly Shonen Jump #45: Muuuaaassssiiivveee issue! Blue Exorcist and One-Punch Man in a single issue along side One Piece and Toriko makes me very happy. Also, inexplicably, the first chapter of Death Note (amazing series by the way).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 October, 2014, 07:26:45 PM
Double post, but WTH was up with this weeks World Trigger. Their has to be a mistake because those where deffinetly not the finished pages.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 October, 2014, 07:28:39 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 06 October, 2014, 06:53:02 PM

War Stories #1: Ah! Garth Ennis presents another run on his homage to Battle Picture Weekly. I very much suspect our Colin will have some words to say on this.


Buggery Bollocks - He would if he hadn't been a complete chuff and forgotten to put it on his Standing Order... bumhole... to the internet...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 06 October, 2014, 10:48:28 PM
Recent haul:

Wonder Woman #34
At bloody last,  DC finally get aroused to releasing the penultimate issue of Azarello's run- only two months late.  Worth the wait though. Next issue it all concludes,  clearing  the decks for a return  to superheroics and shiny, muscled, template  heavy corporate bollocks.  Sadly,  apparently Swamp Thing will be  a regular  guest star,  so I'm contractually  obliged to buy it. 

Wild's End #1
Oddly like Rupert,  if Rupert were written  for grownups.  Best comic I've read this week.

Edge of Spider-verse #4
A cute,  Thrilling Suspenstories-pastiche that again introduces a brand new Spidey knock-off,  and sets up Marvel's  latest crossover masturbatathon. I've enjoyed all of these so far and have a box of tissues  handy, ready to lube up and crack one off with everyone  else.  Even got a nice little 'checklist in reading order from my LCS today.  Bring it on! 

Conan The Avenger #6
A mediocre  adaptation  of The Snout In The Dark concludes,  with little to recommend  it.  This had better pick up soon,  but with Fred Van Lente writing,  it don't look good.

Groo Vs Conan #3
Loving this series- I've not read Groo before,  and I'm finding it very clever  and hilarious. 

Spider-Man 2099 #4
Still unsold on this.  It's slick,  well-produced and full of fights and witty banter,  but I can't bring myself to care much. 

Swamp Thing #35
Why do I bother?  Some old toss about the rise of a new parliament,  this time it's  machines.  Boring,  with boring art. 

Also,  a bunch of Conan and Red Sonja trades. 

Upcoming: Dark Ages #3, Empire  of the Dead Act Two #2, Red Sonja Black Tower #2, Afterlife  With Archie #7... all of which are much anticipated hereabouts. 

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 October, 2014, 12:41:53 AM
QuoteSpider-Man 2099 #4
Still unsold on this.  It's slick,  well-produced and full of fights and witty banter,  but I can't bring myself to care much. 

I'm going to take a wild guess that it's because it takes place in the boring ass 20th Century. Why?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 07 October, 2014, 06:40:10 AM
Getting through the pile...

Gotham Academy #1: Meh. It's fine and nice to see DC starting to diversify their line but Marvel is already doing this kind of stuff better with the likes of Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk. Might pick up the second issue and see how it goes. Nice art.

Hinterkind #12: Liking the art a lot on this but the storyline is getting a bit lost (I'm sure it reads better in trade form).

Low #3: Very good. Remender is firing on all cylinders, expansive world-building but keeping a tight focus on characters and each issue is somewhat self-contained. Lovely last few pages too.

Men of Wrath #1: Decent stuff. Not too far off what Aaron's Image book Southern Bastards is doing though. Surprised to see Marvel's ICON imprint is still going after losing the Millarverse to be honest.

Outcast #3: Sterling artwork from Azaceta. Definitely a slow-burner but liking this a lot more than TWD these days.

The Names #2: Decent stuff from Milligan and Fernandez. Intriguing enough that I'll keep going for another issue or two and see where things head.

Letter 44 #10: This issue felt a little slight but I'm enjoying this series t a lot more than I thought I would. Charles Soule is producing some great stuff these last few months, across different comic companies.

The Fade Out #2: Feels like a Criminal prequel comic (this is a good thing). Liking it so far.

The Walking Dead #132: This is actually getting good again. Adlard's art is great this issue too.

POP #2: I really like the artwork and design of this comic but the story leaves a lot to be desired.

Moon Knight #8: Surprisingly this seres has maintained the 'coolness' of those Ellis/Shalvey issues. Good work.

Pariah #8: Really enjoyed this Dark Horse comic. Intelligent human drama and sci-fi. Hopefully there'll be more.#

Silver Surfer #6: This was a really fun issue. The first arc showed more potential than it fulfilled but this latest issue was everything you could want from a Slott/Allred pairing. Great stuff.

Roche Limit #1: Enticing concept, lovely art but the story is a little on the vanilla side. Will definitely give it another couple of issues and see where things go from here.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 October, 2014, 07:16:49 AM
My Digital Pulls for 10/08/14

2000 AD 1902 - Current line-up is pretty hot. Though GREYSUIT seems to have hit the reset button because... I guess to give us more Greysuit? ICHABOD AZRAEL looks to be going into some kind of nutso final act. I approve.

ASTRO CITY 16 - The previous 2 part arc wasn't my favorite, or the best the series has ever been. This new issue seems to be the kind that Astro City does best though.

COPPERHEAD 2 - 2000 AD fans will probably appreciate this title a lot (in fact, reading it I could help but notice some base similarities to LAWLESS in the Megazine). It looks like its going to be a solid sci-fi/western thing. I don't like the main character. In a good 'not like' way. She's kind of an ass.

MANHATTAN PROJECTS 24 - I feel like this series might have lost the plot at some point. Two years on... I might think about taking a break after this issue.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 265 - Oh good. Sonic the Werehog. One of the WORST Sonic the Hedgehog concepts to ever come out of the video games (right behind Silver the Hedgehog!). Lets see if Flynn can spin shit into gold.

TRANSFORMERS vs GI JOE 3 - This series reads like a kid mashing all his GI Joe and Transformers toys together into a massive sugar induced play session. Its absolutely MAGICAL.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 45 - I liked eIDLIVE from last issue. So I'm eager to see it continue in this one (and here's hoping it sticks around). Death Note (and Bakuman, and All You Need is Kill) is on sale digitally right now, so we get the first episode reprinted again. That's one of the nicer things about being a weekly digital comic, its much easier to cross-promote to your audience quickly. I personally loath Death Note though. Or at least I loath the first 6 or 7 episodes of the anime I tried years ago.

QuoteRoche Limit #1: Enticing concept, lovely art but the story is a little on the vanilla side. Will definitely give it another couple of issues and see where things go from here.

I tired the first issue. And I have to concur, its a bit... bland. I thought it was because I was coming of THE FUSE, which is another 'crime mystery thriller on a space station' comic. I probably won't follow up on Roche Limit right away.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tombo on 07 October, 2014, 09:34:43 AM
Have to admit I've been making mental comparisons between the Fuse and Roche Limit.  I'll give the new title a few issues though just to see if it becomes more "out there" and sci-fi-y compared to the grittiness and reality of the Fuse.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 07 October, 2014, 09:48:26 AM
A couple I forgot:

The Walking Dead #132
Agreed that it's picking up again,  with the post-All Out War jump and the introduction  of the whisperers. This issue was particularly  exciting and I'm once again on tenterhooks for the next. 

Dr Who Eleventh Doctor #3
Despite not being a fan of this particular  incarnation,  I'm buying this largely because  of the 2000AD connection.  It's fun stuff and I'm probably  enjoying it more than the TV show at present to be honest. Can't bring myself to get the Tennant comics though,  but will try the Capaldis.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 07 October, 2014, 10:14:49 AM
So what Copperheads about? Hopefully not a D-list DC super villein?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 October, 2014, 10:29:53 AM
Space Frontier Town Has a New Sheriff In Town. She's Got a Kid, a Mysterious Past, and A Chip on Her Shoulder.

Its written by Jay Faerber, who's one of my favorite comic creators.

Preview Here (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=22089)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 October, 2014, 07:33:55 PM
Jesus, I've a huge week. The culling scythe must be redeployed- but where?
They're all so damn good;

Batman 35 (Beginning of Endgame. Price tag won't bother me at all if this turns out to be half as good as Black Mirror. Or Court of Owls. C'mon Snyder, c'mon).
Ragnarok 2 (No force on Midgard could stop me getting this comic- I really enjoyed the 1st issue, and will re-read it before starting this one).
Dark Engine 3 (A surprise addition to the pull list- recommended by my LCS, and I promptly picked up the first two issues. It's weird and wonderful- although mostly weird. A recognisable flavour of comic for 'Tooth readers).
Wytches 1 (Been anticipating this for ages, Snyder & Jock- on a new Image horror comic? Preview looked lovely. This literally can't fail to deliver).
Miracleman 12 (Another issue, a week later? FFS Marvel, yer bleeding me dry here. I've spent €60 so far on 12 half-comic reprints. I've never felt more ripped off buying any other comic in my life. And I bought Detective Comics 27 earlier this year. No, the new one. But it was 8 quid).
X-Force 10 (The best book Marvel currently produce, and only one I read. I met Spurrier recently and gleaned some spoilers from the gaps in his answers. The best may be yet to come).
Annihilator 2 (Wasn't that impressed by issue 1, but I know better than to doubt a creative team of this calibre).
Sabrina 1 (A 36 year old man buying a comic about a teenaged witch? Yeah, I know- but Afterlife with Archie is a personal fave and I'm looking for more of the same).
Dark Ages 3 (This is fantastic, isn't it? Two top Droids doing what they do best. Shame it'll end next month).

Phew
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 07 October, 2014, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 07 October, 2014, 10:14:49 AM
So what Copperheads about? Hopefully not a D-list DC super villein?

It's Deadwood on an alien planet. And it looks lovely
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 07 October, 2014, 09:30:36 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 October, 2014, 07:33:55 PM

Miracleman 12 (Another issue, a week later? FFS Marvel, yer bleeding me dry here. I've spent €60 so far on 12 half-comic reprints. I've never felt more ripped off buying any other comic in my life.

Awaiting the inevitable trade paperback. I've downloaded some of these and I'm really liking the job they've done on the colours but apart from that, Marvel have really fucked this up, haven't they? Drip-feeding the Moore material like this has not worked out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 10:09:30 AM
Ah, my good friend PreacherCain, good to see you mate! Been a while! :)

Nice seeing your reading list on the previous page, might give some of them a go. What would be your top 3 titles right now, from the top of your head? Reason why I ask as I've discovered some real gems in the past thanks to your recommendations.

Cheers!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 10:28:29 AM
Is anyone reading Garth Ennis' Caliban right now? I read the first issue and absolutely loved it: it was like a cross between Alien and the good bits of Event Horizon, with some H.P Lovecraft thrown in. I didn't follow it up however, so I might have to settle on the trade when it comes out. Would be interesting to hear if any of you guys are enjoying it.

I'm also waiting for Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter. Don't know when the 1st issue is out though. Might have to check Renegade's website. From what little I've seen, I think it'll be awesome. I'm a big fan of Tiernan Trevallion's work, it's very reminscent of Duncan Fegredo's work on Hellboy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 08 October, 2014, 03:14:42 PM
Quote from: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 10:28:29 AM
Is anyone reading Garth Ennis' Caliban right now? I read the first issue and absolutely loved it: it was like a cross between Alien and the good bits of Event Horizon, with some H.P Lovecraft thrown in. I didn't follow it up however, so I might have to settle on the trade when it comes out. Would be interesting to hear if any of you guys are enjoying it.

I'm also waiting for Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter. Don't know when the 1st issue is out though. Might have to check Renegade's website. From what little I've seen, I think it'll be awesome. I'm a big fan of Tiernan Trevallion's work, it's very reminscent of Duncan Fegredo's work on Hellboy.

You mean Caliban: Fire and Stone (ahem!). Really liked it although the final page of issue 6 made me go more 'ummmmm' than 'woah!'. Although issue 6 is fantastic for that Garth Ennis meanness [spoiler]when he spends ages setting up the two characters accepting their love for each other and their vows to protect each other and he just fucking kills one of them straight off. ha![/spoiler]. Overall I think the story is generic but well written and worth the ride. The art is fairly ordinary and unfussy, sometimes distinguishing some of the crew from each other was not the easiest but that became less of an issue when they started thinning out the herd.

Can't wait for Robbie Burns.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 03:48:44 PM
Was it Jacen Burrows on art? I quite liked it to be honest, although I do agree, the characters look quite similar. I would love to catch up on the story, and as you say, there's a definite meaness to it. Which could be said for a lot of Ennis' stuff anyhow. It's very bleak, matter of fact kind of story telling. I want to read his other series as well, Rover Red Charlie.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Satanist on 08 October, 2014, 03:58:46 PM
Caliban is alright - Moves away from the sci-fi aspect and turns more into a slasher movie in space as the baddie kills them off.

Rover Red Charlie was splendid though. Nice art and the idea of Apocalypse viewed from the eyes of the pets left behind is a good one well written.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 08 October, 2014, 06:41:03 PM
Quote from: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 10:09:30 AM
Ah, my good friend PreacherCain, good to see you mate! Been a while! :)

Nice seeing your reading list on the previous page, might give some of them a go. What would be your top 3 titles right now, from the top of your head? Reason why I ask as I've discovered some real gems in the past thanks to your recommendations.

Cheers!

Oh I'm always lurking somewhere in the shadows  :D

Ooh top three titles right now, eh... I'm really enjoying Sex Criminals (Image), She-Hulk (Marvel), Lazarus (Image) and Rat Queens (Image) is great fun too, if I'm allowed to sneak in a fourth.

Warren Ellis is getting all prolific again these days and all his three series are worth checking out; Trees and Supreme: Blue Rose from Image and Moon Knight from Marvel. Remender's Black Science is some top-notch sci-fi too.

OK that's more than three  :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 08:43:36 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 08 October, 2014, 06:41:03 PM
Quote from: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 10:09:30 AM
Ah, my good friend PreacherCain, good to see you mate! Been a while! :)

Nice seeing your reading list on the previous page, might give some of them a go. What would be your top 3 titles right now, from the top of your head? Reason why I ask as I've discovered some real gems in the past thanks to your recommendations.

Cheers!

Oh I'm always lurking somewhere in the shadows  :D

Ooh top three titles right now, eh... I'm really enjoying Sex Criminals (Image), She-Hulk (Marvel), Lazarus (Image) and Rat Queens (Image) is great fun too, if I'm allowed to sneak in a fourth.

Warren Ellis is getting all prolific again these days and all his three series are worth checking out; Trees and Supreme: Blue Rose from Image and Moon Knight from Marvel. Remender's Black Science is some top-notch sci-fi too.

OK that's more than three  :D

Cool! Trees sounds like an intriguing premise, read about it (I think on CBR) a while back. Moon Knight also a title I'll add to my list. I read the first issue of Sex Criminals and enjoyed it quite a bit, and as for Rat Queens, heard a lot of good word about it so I'll also be sure to check 'em out. That's quite a few comics to keep me occupied! Thanks for that mate, much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 08:49:06 PM
Quote from: Satanist on 08 October, 2014, 03:58:46 PM
Caliban is alright - Moves away from the sci-fi aspect and turns more into a slasher movie in space as the baddie kills them off.

Rover Red Charlie was splendid though. Nice art and the idea of Apocalypse viewed from the eyes of the pets left behind is a good one well written.

That premise alone is superb, that's why I can't wait to read it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fontwell Magma on 09 October, 2014, 09:28:16 AM
Thought I'd add my current pull-list to the discussion!

Sex Criminals: This has been a great, fun read with lots of great hidden art (mostly involving funny porn titles). Not sure how long it can keep going but it's definitely worth checking out, even if you do get funny looks reading it on the train..

Outcast: Jumped on the hype bandwagon with this - great atmosphere and intrigue building so far.

Southern Bastards: This finished it's first story arc but I think this is the best thing I have read coming out at the moment. TPB was just released so check it out - it's like nothing I've read before and completely brutal.

Wytches: Picked up the first issue of this last night - another hyped Image book but I love Jock's artwork so it was a no-brainer.

Imperial: Already on issue 3/4 - a light hearted twist on a superhero tale - actually made me laugh out loud at least once which is rare for a comic book. I haven't met anyone else following this but I think it's a good, light read. It reminds me a bit of Rob Williams' Ordinary.

Wild's End: Dan Abnett and INJ Culbard's anthropomorphic tale.. first issue (of 6?) was interesting, with a shocking ending contrasting against the quaint opening scenes. I've not checked out Dark Ages by the same pair but I've heard great things about that mini-series as well. Seems like these two are knocking it out of the park. I've been meaning to pick up Celeste; a full graphic novel by Culbard as well. Anyone read it?

Men of Wrath: Another Jason Aaron mini-series - I picked up the first issue yesterday and am excited to read another gritty story by the writer of Southern Bastards and Scalped.

Nailbiter: Picked up the first TPB of this the other day - pretty pulpy, trashy horror stuff, but for some reason leaves me wanting to know more and follow the story. Worth checking out - some of the 'nailbiting' imagery sends a chill down your spine.

Obviously picking up Saga and Walking Dead as well... and there are so many more I would love to check out (Trees, The Fade Out.. ). Along with my subscription to the prog and meg, this is becoming an expensive habit... damn.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 09 October, 2014, 10:00:48 AM
A late addition series yesterday, in a pile of Batmans and Deadpools for the kids: Marvel's  new Thor #1. You know,  the controversial "She Thor" one. 

Bloody hell,  what a great comic!  I've not bought or read any Thor in decades- oh, except Garth Ennis/ Glenn Fabry's 'VIkings' mini, which probably doesn't count but which was huge and gory fun. 

On the strength of this I will not only be immediately ordering #2, but picking up the entirety  of Jason Aaron's 'God of Thunder' run as well.  Wowsers! 

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 October, 2014, 12:22:42 PM
Quote from: Fontwell Magma on 09 October, 2014, 09:28:16 AM
Southern Bastards: This finished it's first story arc but I think this is the best thing I have read coming out at the moment. TPB was just released so check it out - it's like nothing I've read before and completely brutal.

Hearing a lot of good stuff about this- Image digital sale on at them moment, think I'll try it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 October, 2014, 12:35:05 PM
Quote from: Mabs on 08 October, 2014, 08:49:06 PM
Quote from: Satanist on 08 October, 2014, 03:58:46 PM

Rover Red Charlie was splendid though. Nice art and the idea of Apocalypse viewed from the eyes of the pets left behind is a good one well written.

That premise alone is superb, that's why I can't wait to read it!
Been trade rating this. Sounds great.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: J.Smith on 09 October, 2014, 04:54:41 PM
Quote from: Fontwell Magma on 09 October, 2014, 09:28:16 AM
Southern Bastards: This finished it's first story arc but I think this is the best thing I have read coming out at the moment. TPB was just released so check it out - it's like nothing I've read before and completely brutal.

Gotta second this. The publisher, Image, have been somewhat of a new discovery for me - alongside many of the creators I found from buying way too much stuff from Top Shelf's recent sale - and although I've enjoyed immensely just about everything that's caught my attention enough for me to buy it, the first four issues of this series in particular have been remarkably good. In fact, my only concern is if Aaron can follow through and deliver a second act as excellent as the first! Definitely a recommendation for me too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 09 October, 2014, 05:23:56 PM
2000 AD #1902
The Astonishing Spider-Man #27 (reprints Superior Spider-Man #25, Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #9 and Superior Foes of Spider-Man# 2) I'm mainly getting this for Superior Foes
Astro City #16
Avengers Universe (reprints Mighty Avengers #3, Uncanny Avengers #8 & 9 and Marvel Point One #1)
Batman# 35
Black Science #9
Copperhead #2
The CBLDF Presents Liberty Annual 2014
Men of Wrath #1
Sixis #1 (Skottie Young Variant)
Wolverine and Deadpool #4 (reprints Wolverine & The X-Men #26 & 27 and Deadpool #5 & 6)
Wytches #1
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fontwell Magma on 09 October, 2014, 08:22:56 PM
Just succumbed to buying Birthright #1 as well due to a special offer in the local comic store (Travelling Man in Manchester).. another Tomlinson effort (same guy as Nailbiter).

I'm not generally a fantasy genre kinda guy but there was something about it that is gonna make me try issue 2. We will see if this gets added to the pull list..

Worth checking out if you liked Flight of the Navigator and other 80s childhood adventure movies.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 October, 2014, 09:22:52 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 06 October, 2014, 06:53:02 PM

War Stories #1: Ah! Garth Ennis presents another run on his homage to Battle Picture Weekly. I very much suspect our Colin will have some words to say on this.

So with thanks to Hawkmonger for the reminder this popped through the post today and while its certainly a solid start hasn't grabbed me the way Ennis' war stuff normally does. Still early days and there's certainly potential.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 October, 2014, 12:09:55 PM
Ragnarok 2 & Dark Engine 3 never made it to the Emerald Isle's shores this week- anyone know if it was the same in the UK?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 October, 2014, 10:02:34 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 10 October, 2014, 12:09:55 PM
Ragnarok 2 & Dark Engine 3 never made it to the Emerald Isle's shores this week- anyone know if it was the same in the UK?

Can't speak to Dark Engine but Ragnarok 2 made it to my comic store and damned, damned fine comic it is. Its testament to Walt Simonson that while the issue is little more than an extended scrap, with a little bit of plot development bolted on, it feels like so much more than that. This is what I was hoping this comic would be. Brilliant stuff.

There were a few number 2s this week. Fade Out 2 was quite superb. The book to date offers nothing new but its doing what Brubaker and Phillips seem to do so well frankly who cares. Good as this is its not the best #2 but I'm saving the other for book of the haul... so.... we'll skip to Doctor Who (11th) 3 this continues to be everything the series was but is beginning to do it a little better, quite fantastic fun and given that I'm now, for the first time I think, backing up NuWho episodes and have just finished Crimson Hand, its clear that comic Who is my preferred Who!

Elsewhere more established series rattle on very pleasantly. Hinterkind 12 is a fine comic, which is baffling given one character turned up and I was really struggling to think who the hell they where. I'm really looking forward to an eventual re-read of this so I can piece it all together better, but month on month I really enjoy it regardless. Likewise Vertigo's other low selling triumph FBP 14 is stonkin' great. Oh and on a side note love what Vertigo are doing with there cover this month, starting the story with them, it really works on these two titles. Wonder Woman 34 draws it all together brilliantly for an ending I'm well looking forward to for all the sadness it will bring. Next months WW will mark the last regular ongoing DC title I get biting the dust...

Mind with comics this good on my pull list I really should give a damn. Good as these comics are Copperhead 2 is best of the bunch. Its been described as a fairly typical Sci-Fi western down this thread and it is, but done with such panache its a treat and for me the most 2000ad comic I'm reading outside TGG itself. Superb.

Nice haul you should all read the comics I'd do so you'd all be happier... this thread would be a lot duller but you'd all be happier.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 October, 2014, 11:29:28 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 11 October, 2014, 10:02:34 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 10 October, 2014, 12:09:55 PM
Ragnarok 2 & Dark Engine 3 never made it to the Emerald Isle's shores this week- anyone know if it was the same in the UK?

Can't speak to Dark Engine but Ragnarok 2 made it to my comic store and damned, damned fine comic it is. Its testament to Walt Simonson that while the issue is little more than an extended scrap, with a little bit of plot development bolted on, it feels like so much more than that. This is what I was hoping this comic would be. Brilliant stuff.


Cheers Colin, good to hear you're enjoying Ragnarok too.
Both will be in this week according to my LCS, not sure what the delay was.

Nothing for me this week apart from the delayed stuff, so my wallet gets a well deserved break.

Regarding the new stuff I read over the weekend- Sabrina was by far the best of the bunch.
A truly engaging horror comic with lush artwork by Robert Hack. Hadn't seen his stuff before, but he is absolutely amazing.
If you're a fan of 70's period horror comics or movies, this is for you my friend.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fontwell Magma on 13 October, 2014, 12:34:43 PM
Quote
Good as these comics are Copperhead 2 is best of the bunch. Its been described as a fairly typical Sci-Fi western down this thread and it is, but done with such panache its a treat and for me the most 2000ad comic I'm reading outside TGG itself. Superb.

Dammit - now I'm going to have to check this out too. My wallet is complaining.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 October, 2014, 01:10:30 PM
Aye, jumped on Copperhead myself and gorged on the first two issues during dinner. It is bloody great too, can't imagine trade waiting for it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 13 October, 2014, 06:54:58 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 October, 2014, 01:10:30 PM
Aye, jumped on Copperhead myself and gorged on the first two issues during dinner. It is bloody great too, can't imagine trade waiting for it.

I prefered it in The Megazine.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 14 October, 2014, 03:29:36 AM
I read the latest Miracleman. A rather strange episode in some ways. [spoiler]Did it have to go get rapey? To be fair it's what such a diabolical character would do but I think it's better to leave some things unsaid.[/spoiler] It's an interesting intelligent comic though.

My comic book guy* also suggested the next Marvel Cross-over event (which I declined. The other thing with Fury, star-guy crossing the line, where others wouldn't wasn't bad, but it wasn't all that great either.

He also suggested this month's Batman's jumping on point. This one I accepted, and an interesting enough read it was too.

He also suggested Sabrina. when they get it in. I wasn't particularly taken by the teen comedy with the magic girl and the talking cat and her dappy aunts, but on learning they were taking the character down an horror route... hmmmmm. I think I'll give that a go when it turns up.

*While he has introduced me to a number of comics and title, (som that I continued with, some that I didn't) it was my turn to introcude him to something. Looks like there'll be another subsriber to the Partworks Judge Dredd volumes...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 October, 2014, 09:23:02 AM
15/10/14

Dark Horse Presents 2014 #3: Lovely looking Brendan McCarthy cover. Quite enjoying this anthology, particularly excited for new Age of Reptiles.

Doctor Who 12th Doctor #1: Titan have done fantastic work with the 11th Doctor comic and this one is scripted by Rob Williams! Gonna be a fun one I hope.

Weekly Shonen Jump #46: Countdown to the end of Naruto. Oh dear, what a shame, i'm gonna miss it so much. Not..........OK, but how hardcore was this weeks One Piece, jesus christ!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 14 October, 2014, 09:30:12 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 14 October, 2014, 09:23:02 AM
Doctor Who 12th Doctor #1: Titan have done fantastic work with the 11th Doctor comic and this one is scripted by Rob Williams! Gonna be a fun one I hope.

Isn't it Robbie Morrison scripting? I wish we saw more of his writing in the prog.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 October, 2014, 09:34:49 AM
Quote from: Greg M. on 14 October, 2014, 09:30:12 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 14 October, 2014, 09:23:02 AM
Doctor Who 12th Doctor #1: Titan have done fantastic work with the 11th Doctor comic and this one is scripted by Rob Williams! Gonna be a fun one I hope.

Isn't it Robbie Morrison scripting? I wish we saw more of his writing in the prog.
Dingus dammit you are correct! Sorry Mr.Morrison, my mistake!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 14 October, 2014, 10:08:27 AM
Eleventh Dr#1 is on my list for this week.  They're apparently  doing an Eccleston one as well,  no doubt with sixty bazillion covers each issue.  With all the best will in the world,  I can't see that working.  Stripped from the context of series one,  as it surely must be,  Im not sure the ninth/tenth Eccy inarnation would be all that interesting.

My pick-ups over the last week  include DARK AGES #3,   which was joyous and which everyone here should be reading.  It's not the most original of comics,  but reads smoothly and raises the pulse.  Culbard's art here,  along with in WILD'S END,  makes me wonder what was up with Brass Sun in the prog and whether that strip would have benefitted from alternating artists after all. 

SABRINA #1 was very dense and entertaining.  Unlike Mardroid,  I did like the TV version (and in fact always enjoy mentioning it in favourable comparison to Buffy when someone brings it up) but this is nothing like it. The art is reminiscent of old-time horror comics from the sixties and early seventies,  bringing to mind Bernie Wrightson and Buscema/Chan. I think I enjoyed it even more than the first arc of AwA,  though as unexpectedly entertaining horror comics go,  the Lovecraft/Sabrina issue of AwA just pips it,  to my mind. 

Winter World #1&2 were crushing disappointments, and I won't be taking it further. Was hoping for a snowy mashup of Walking Dead and Whiteout, but got instead what read like a mid eighties independent from Eclipse,  short on incident and character,  lumbered with the art of Butch Guice, to whose work I've never warmed. 

Thanks to Dunk,  of this parish, I have also ploughed through CROSSED volumes 2-5. All I can say is "Christ!" and leave it at that.

Not strictly on thread topic,  but I picked up a nice, white pages copy of Marvel's Conan The Barbarian #6, by Roy Thomas and Bazzer Smith,  "Devil Wings Over Shadizar! ", which has been on my list for a while now. Wonderful stuff,  beautifully drawn and a classic story.  I am as chuffed as it's possible to be! 

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 14 October, 2014, 11:25:07 PM
Digital Pulls for 10/15

2000 AD 1903 - Ohhhhh man. This line-up is so dang good. Even GREYSUIT can't keep me down in the face of all this Thrillpower
FABLES 145 - Last issue kind of pissed me off. The worst jobbing of good characters I've seen in a long ass time. More and more the series feels like its just rushing toward a conclusion, and just cleaning house.
SUPREME BLUE ROSE 4 - This series is seriously wacky. The best Ellis in a while I think.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 46 - There are only 5 weeks left until Naruto is over forever. I am counting the days. You won't be missed. At least by me, I'm sure Shonen Jump is shitting their collective pants over losing such a cashcow.
WILD'S END #2 - Picked up issue 1 on a whim last week, after hearing some internet folk chat about it. Its War of the Worlds meets The Wind in the Willows, by two of my favorite comic creators. Its bloody good stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 16 October, 2014, 04:27:34 PM
A few gudun's for next week (22/10/14)

Unwritten Apocalypse 10 (My complete read-through is only 2 months away).
Anderson PSI Division 3 (A great mini from IDW- I'm already hoping for a follow-up by Smith).
Starlight 6 (Apparently the final issue of Millar's interplanetary adventure- good fun).
X-Force 11 (I was gutted by the ending of issue 10- how could you do it Spurrier? I can forgive, but I cant forget!)

Another observation about next weeks titles; seems the ever excellent Coleby Droid is doing some work on DC's weekly Batman Eternal (http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=1368755)
I don't read this, but will have a flick through next week- if it is indeed Coleby on art duties I'll have to get it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 17 October, 2014, 01:11:33 PM
I pride myself on enjoying heady science-fiction yarns, but Supreme Blue Rose is really starting to make smoke come out of my ears. There is so much jargon and pseudoscience and crazy ideas and weird mysterious characters.

I think I love it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 17 October, 2014, 11:00:18 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 17 October, 2014, 01:11:33 PM
I pride myself on enjoying heady science-fiction yarns, but Supreme Blue Rose is really starting to make smoke come out of my ears. There is so much jargon and pseudoscience and crazy ideas and weird mysterious characters.

I think I love it.

:D

It's great to have Warren Ellis back, isn't it? Trees and Supreme Blue Rose are both bonkers in their own way, hard sci-fi and crazy concepts. And then there was his short Moon Knight run, picking up his done-in-one, "crash in, blow shit up, get the fuck out" syle from his similarly awesome Secret Avengers stint. No lame movie pitches here; this stuff is straight up comics.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 October, 2014, 11:34:29 AM
Godzilla Rulers of Earth #17: Heeerm. Seem's to be loosing some of the charm that was present in early issues. The new monster was a bit shit as well [spoiler]as it was just a few giant woodlice.[/spoiler]

Anderson PSI Division #3: Carl Critchlow is amazing and the fact that i'll never have a complete run on Lobster Random in hardback on my shelf is a bloody shame.

Weekly Shonen Jump #47: Kinda hoping èiDlive is the story to replace Naruto. Even if it's only fortnightly it'll still be better than Naruto. But I wouldn't say no to Judo's either....or we could just have Jojolion. ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 October, 2014, 12:17:58 PM
QuoteAnderson PSI Division #3: Carl Critchlow is amazing and the fact that i'll never have a complete run on Lobster Random in hardback on my shelf is a bloody shame.

Rebellion choosing to skip reprinting the first Lobster Random story with the Meg, so I could have a digital reprint of it, is still a bit of a sore spot for me.

I mean, I understand they probably have a warehouse full of unsold hardcover copies. But even when I was buying print like it was going out of style I wasn't gonna buy a book that didn't match all my other Rebellion trades.

BECAUSE I AM PETTY LIKE THAT *facepalm*

All I want to do is put together a custom digital trade of all the Lobster Random strips. Is that too much to ask for?! *sob*
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 October, 2014, 04:03:50 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 October, 2014, 12:17:58 PM

Rebellion choosing to skip reprinting the first Lobster Random story with the Meg, so I could have a digital reprint of it, is still a bit of a sore spot for me.

I mean, I understand they probably have a warehouse full of unsold hardcover copies.


You could always buy one of the hardcovers, cut out the pages and then stick them onto your screen one by one as you read them...

... what... what am I missing....

... oh come on its a great idea...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 27 October, 2014, 10:51:26 AM
I see that the Thought Bubble Anthology 2014 is due this week.
Anyone know if there is a 2000AD related story featured?
Boo Cook is listed as a contributing creator, but I can't find anywhere online that has a contents listing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2014, 10:47:01 AM
29/10/14

Goon Ocassion of Revenge #3: Loveing this mini series as I love all Goon material. Some people have mentioned they have yet to be introduced to this brand manic fun. I steongly suggest you fix your foolishness.

Groo vs. Conan #4: And this it ends. I've very mucn enjoyed this crossover. And it had stunning art from Aragones. I intend to purchase further Groo and Conan material in the future.  :)

Saga #24: Well, it seem's the one plot thread I had written off as dead isn't in fact such. The Brand seem's set to be a major player in the rest of this arc. Oh, and poor Dengo. :'(

Thought Bubble Anthology 2014: Always a joy to read and I always intend to go in blind. Hype intensifying. Just two weeks chaps!

Vertigo Quarterly Yellow (#3): Yet another anthology I always enjoy. Have o idea what's actualy in this issue....

War Stories #2: Love it. Garth Ennis get war comics.

Doctor Who 11th Doctor #4: Boo Cook replaces Simon Fraser as artist for this ongoing. I know Boo has the chops for Doctor Who so let's see some crazy monsters, eh!

Weekly Shonen Jump #48: Hi-Fi Clusters became the new edition to the weekly. Apparently it's not doing to well in Japan so I don't expect it to last as long as even Stealth Symphoney.
Food Wars is also being added next week. From what i've read I have little hope.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 October, 2014, 11:26:03 AM
MY DIGITAL PULLS FOR 10/29/14

2000 AD 1905 - Here's my problem with GREY SUIT. Why the hell do you need a super human super spy to assassinate some regular discredited whistleblower? Don't you have regular assassins for that?
2000 AD WINTER SPECIAL 2014 - The 2014 Summer Special was pretty cool, so I have hopes about this one. Where the Summer Special was all new creators on old properties. This one seems to be more the usual suspects. Not sure what that's about.
MEGA MAN 42 - The idea behind this arc, besides recounting us the events of Mega Man 3, is that we're seeing the action from the point of view of the Robot Masters. That's a really cool idea! Unfortunately its not as well executed as you'd hope. For one, we're still getting Mega Man and Friends POV pretty regularly, and the Robot Masters are getting wiped out 3 an issue. So they don't have much room to really flesh themselves and their methods out. A rare misfire I think. Still good though.
SAGA 24 - I was on the fence about last arc. I came the closest I've ever gotten to thinking about dropping this series. It's my BKV curse, I inevitably run into some arc I just don't care for the direction of (in Y the Last Man it was 'Safeword'. In Ex Machina it was the second story arc.) Neither Drug Addiction nor infidelity was ringing true for me last arc. But fortunately last issues cliffhanger pulled me back in. I'm still taking the series one arc at a time for the moment.
SAVAGE DRAGON 199 - An all double-page splash issue. They said it couldn't be done, but by GOD Erik Larsen is going to prove them wrong. And issue 200 is just one issue away!
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 48 - These new additions to the line-up... aren't the most exciting. But... damn it, more content can't hurt.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 November, 2014, 07:43:31 PM
Its been a while, which explains why this was such a big haul. Bit of a mixed bag too as there's a lot of try out titles here AND a very significant one too... which I'll come to. Anyway I've said elsewhere that Multiversity 3 The Just was a real improvement on last month and seemed to really work the over arching plot much better. Also was Ben Oliver's photorealistic art just perfect for this world or what. Winter World 3 reached that cut off point third issue and passed... just... Chuck Dixon's right wing politics which I wondered whether they'd sneek in, peaked its heads up which annoyed me a little, he does that so rarely, BUT there's no denyin' if ya want a good action comic Chuck's ya man and even though his is a quieter point in the story it built the world a little better. Its hanging in there. DHP 3 had its first bum note, not 'cos it was a bad comic, it wasn't, but 'cos it was the first to reveal one of the reasons I've hung back from this in the past, its often just a tryout comic for other Dark Horse series and while the content was good its a bit jarring to pay so much for what can feel like an advert. However the rest of the content was so good I'm sticking with it and you can do worse than try out more Dark Horse comics, so ya know...

Little Nemo 2 I'm wondering how long this book will entertain but certainly looks great, I'll decide next month (or two I think its bi-monthly). Cyclops 6 sees a change in team and while I don't know John Layman's work I know his rep... not that you can tell from this. Still it may take a while to bed in so I'll give it a couple more issues to see what he does as the concept is perfect fodder. Doctor Who 12th 1 predictably gorgeous and not a bad story, we'll see how it develops. Doctor Who 11th 4 steady but I really miss Simon Fraser on the art. Though Anderson 3 was only steady but still love the art. Brass Sun 6 better than it is in the Prog and I love it in the Prog.

Jeff Smith's Tuki 2 is as fun as you'd expect, while Garth Ennis' War Stories 2 is as gloriously grim. Both Sex 17 and Lazarus 12 have solid if unspectacular issues of great series. Book of the haul I'd normally talk about last but there's bigger fish to fry this month so we hail The Maxx 12 and Flash Gordon 6 here, both clear standouts.

Bigger fish, well The Massive 28 charges to an ending and while the issue is great in and of itself has a reveal that shows that the conclusion might not be as clever as I'd hoped... really hope the ending doesn't spoil this otherwise magnificent series... still two issues to go.

Another slightly disappointing ending was Wonder Woman 35 , an ending of not just this run by Azzarello, Chiang and friends, not only of my association with this title as I'm not hanging around for Finch BUT also for my time getting on-goings DC titles, this was the last outpost and its gone. Its kinda fitting then that the ending wasn't as cleaver or as interesting as I'd hoped and fell to a fairly rushed superhero end. Just a shame that this wasn't so fitting for this run as a whole. Still we'll see how it all hangs together when I get around to a re-read in a couple of years.

Still no more ongoing DCs for me... feels kinda weird and kinda about time!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 November, 2014, 08:29:43 PM
Damn! Missed Tuki #2 and Anderson #3! :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fontwell Magma on 03 November, 2014, 12:56:01 PM
What did people think of Wytches #1 - live up to all of the hype? Whatever the case, Jock's artwork is awesome.

Southern Bastards #5 - Continuing this epic series. It was worth the wait between story arcs. More gritty tales from the South. Anyone not on this already should check out the first TPB.

Wild's End #2 - This is a really great little gem. Horrible death scenes juxtaposed on the cuddly appearance of the characters works epically.

Anyone reading Alex & Ada - recently caught up on this and loved it! I love anything with AI as a main theme and this gets it spot on. Very manga style artwork.

Too much to read!!



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: J.Smith on 03 November, 2014, 02:17:35 PM
Quote from: Fontwell Magma on 03 November, 2014, 12:56:01 PM
What did people think of Wytches #1 - live up to all of the hype? Whatever the case, Jock's artwork is awesome.

Yeah, Jock's artwork was great, though I have to say that the colourist, Matt Hollingsworth, was a significant help in pushing it to really amazing heights. It was kind of interesting, at the end of the issue, to see just how big a difference that guy made.

As for living up to hype, I suppose I thought it didn't, no. Gonna get the next issue and see how that goes but I thought there were a few problems with this first one, namely how the segment with the bully didn't really make any sense, how the scene with the deer was rather confusing, and how the issue seemed to end several panels or another page short.

Admittedly, I don't personally see the big deal made about Synder. I didn't enjoy any of his Batman or Swamp Thing work anywhere near as much as many other people seem to, mainly because I find him too verbose, although I think he could be restrained in other areas too to make him a more consistently good writer. Which is to say that, in comparison to those works, what I did really like about this first issue, and will hopefully like about the second, is that there's no inner monologue from any of the characters cluttering up entire pages. Thank. Fuck.

So, yeah, another issue or two from me before I decide whether or not to continue reading it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 November, 2014, 04:29:38 PM
Quote from: J.Smith on 03 November, 2014, 02:17:35 PM

Admittedly, I don't personally see the big deal made about Synder. I didn't enjoy any of his Batman or Swamp Thing work anywhere near as much as many other people seem to, mainly because I find him too verbose, although I think he could be restrained in other areas too to make him a more consistently good writer.

I do think he's had his moments. Certainly his Detective issues with Dick Grayson as Batman were superb. I need to re-read his Swampy but a few issues stood out from a mediocre crowd and while his Nu52 Batman was great to begin with it drift further and further down hill. I'm beginning to think he's got a relatively limited range. Still with over 100,000 readers on his Batman who the heck cares what I think (also see Geoff Johns!)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: J.Smith on 03 November, 2014, 05:03:50 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 03 November, 2014, 04:29:38 PM
Quote from: J.Smith on 03 November, 2014, 02:17:35 PM

Admittedly, I don't personally see the big deal made about Synder. I didn't enjoy any of his Batman or Swamp Thing work anywhere near as much as many other people seem to, mainly because I find him too verbose, although I think he could be restrained in other areas too to make him a more consistently good writer.
I do think he's had his moments. Certainly his Detective issues with Dick Grayson as Batman were superb.

Yeah, out of all I read, I did enjoy The Black Mirror the most, although I felt that that too was balanced poorly. On the one hand, you have the main concept, a rather good one of Gordon's son from Frank Miller's Year One returning to Gotham, his dark past explored via flashback with superbly suitable art by Francesco Francavilla. This is great, great stuff and what I think Snyder really shines at. Buuuut then you have the Batman chapters of the book which are, tonally and logically, simply all over the place and absolutely terrible in comparison, even Jock's art being no saving grace this time around. The second to last paragraph of this review from goodokbad.com - http://goodokbad.com/index.php/reviews/batman_the_black_mirror_review (http://goodokbad.com/index.php/reviews/batman_the_black_mirror_review) - pretty much sums up the weird Batman segments of the book, and why it is they're so poor in comparison to the Gordon storyline.

As I said in my previous post, if he were to restrain himself with such things, I think he'd be a more consistently good writer rather than an okay one who offsets some moments of brilliance with total crap.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 November, 2014, 06:24:56 PM
05/11/14

Usagi Yojimbo Senso #4: Turning out to be another classic tale of anthropomorphic action. Stan Sakai is a treasure.

Weekly Shonen Jump #49: Food Wars joins the weekly line up and Naruto set's it's site's to the finale. Thank god. Oh and for once Nisekoi did something of worth. A Sakigaki! reference.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 04 November, 2014, 02:01:00 AM
Quote from: J.Smith on 03 November, 2014, 05:03:50 PM
The second to last paragraph of this review from goodokbad.com - http://goodokbad.com/index.php/reviews/batman_the_black_mirror_review (http://goodokbad.com/index.php/reviews/batman_the_black_mirror_review) - pretty much sums up the weird Batman segments of the book, and why it is they're so poor in comparison to the Gordon storyline.

As I said in my previous post, if he were to restrain himself with such things, I think he'd be a more consistently good writer rather than an okay one who offsets some moments of brilliance with total crap.

Agreed. I can't help but think Francavilla's stunning artwork helped with how well that Black Mirror run turned out.

Wytches #1 was ok. Perhaps a mortal sin to mention on these boards but I sometimes find Jock's artwork a little, well, uninspiring. The panel layouts can be a bit confused and the characters/backgrounds are all very samey looking. Saying that, he pulls off the 'horror' images quite nicely. Hollingsworth's colours really help out.

Roche Limit #2: Similar to my reaction to the first issue, the beginning of this comic featuring all the background to the story was great. The main storyline leaves a lot to be desired, going through the motions of ye olde detective yarn. One more issue and we'll see where it goes.

The new issues of Southern Bastards and Low were fantastic. She-Hulk #9 was probably the best comic Marvel published this month, not that I read all that many of them these days.

I quite liked the ending to Wonder Woman #35. Though yes, it was wrapped up pretty damn quick. Still, I found it effective enough. Absolutely no interest in the follow up with Finch's awful, Jim Lee artwork.

Wayward #3: Meh. Not good enough to continue with this. Rasputin #1 will replace it, I found it really quite good. Rossmo's artwork can be a bit too broad and scratchy for my liking but he seems to be a lot more focused here.

Deathlok #1: I have no idea why I got this. Probably due to quite liking Edmondon's work. Turns out it was actually rather good. I might even continue with the title for a little while.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 November, 2014, 01:49:38 PM
Hooooly shit. Image's Tooth & Claw #1 by Kurt Busiek might be the best single issue of 2014*.  Absolutely magical, and probably directly in the wheelhouse of any 2000 AD fan. Get it. Get it now!


*move the fuck over Mega Man 35!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 November, 2014, 07:16:00 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 07 November, 2014, 01:49:38 PM
Hooooly shit. Image's Tooth & Claw #1 by Kurt Busiek might be the best single issue of 2014*.  Absolutely magical, and probably directly in the wheelhouse of any 2000 AD fan. Get it. Get it now!


*move the fuck over Mega Man 35!

Excitting, on my pull list but won't be getting it for a couple of weeks do to parent run and then Thought Bubble.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 10:49:26 AM
Daggnabbit - so I get my new toy this week and the first online comic I figure I'll go for is this Shonen Jump, lot of comic by the sound, low price, RESULT. So go to down load it and the app doesn't seem to work with my device yet... sigh...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 November, 2014, 10:58:36 AM
What device have you got yourself, Colin?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 11:08:39 AM
A Sumsung 12.2 Galaxy Note (was going very cheap on Amazon as not really continuing in the European Market, why I don't know its bloomin' great!)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 November, 2014, 11:16:17 AM
Interesting, acording to the Play App it should be available to you. Have you tried searching for the Viz Media app instead?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 11:21:07 AM
Well it came up as a Samsung option BUTonly had other device listed. I'll try the Viz Media option later.

Downloaded Meg 353 (welcome back to the Meg Taylor... at chuffin' last!). Out of interest what comic readers do people recommend?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 November, 2014, 11:25:21 AM
Well personaly Comixology is great for all your monthly needs. Prices drop after a month and they hav regulare sales. Great stuff.

Dark Horse have their own app which has improved dramaticaly recently and is a grade A comic reading app now. It also stocks Dynamite titles but I get them from Comixology myself.

Manga Rock is great for a nations worth of free comics. Linking into several online translaters (I recomend Batoto) it gives you the option to choose and dowload them into your device. Though free, for unlimited dowloding space it costs about £2 one off payment, so well worth it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 09 November, 2014, 11:28:16 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 11:21:07 AMOut of interest what comic readers do people recommend?
For iPad, ComicRack is the best I've found. Pretty sure it's available on android and you probably don't even have to pay for it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 11:34:06 AM
Yeah checked the Viz app as well. Curious both are in the Google Play store but when I try to download them (well before I can even try) get a message telling me not available on my device. Still never had won't miss it (was looking forward to checking it out mind)

I've got Comixlogy already when I go for some monthlies I'll try ComicRack for the Meg as the one I'm trying Challenger Viewer was a little muh.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 09 November, 2014, 11:37:00 AM
I'm also on iPad and use Chunky for my CBR reading. No idea if its on Google Play. Probably not.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 12:05:40 PM
HA! Well Comixology saw me coming this weekend. Just went in as a result of this conversation and guess what they have a GMozz Vertigo Sale on. 70 69p comics later and I guess I've well and truly started my digital comics collection.... well when I get around to reading them...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 09 November, 2014, 12:28:05 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 12:05:40 PM
HA! Well Comixology saw me coming this weekend. Just went in as a result of this conversation and guess what they have a GMozz Vertigo Sale on. 70 69p comics later and I guess I've well and truly started my digital comics collection.... well when I get around to reading them...
Blimey! WHat did you get? Just out of interest you understand...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 November, 2014, 12:56:51 PM
That Morrison Vertigo sale shifted a few quid from my wallet too.
To my ever lovin' shame, I'd never read Kill Your Boyfriend - to be remedied this evening.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 01:07:44 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 09 November, 2014, 12:28:05 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 12:05:40 PM
HA! Well Comixology saw me coming this weekend. Just went in as a result of this conversation and guess what they have a GMozz Vertigo Sale on. 70 69p comics later and I guess I've well and truly started my digital comics collection.... well when I get around to reading them...
Blimey! WHat did you get? Just out of interest you understand...

Well the bulk was replacing his Doom Patrol which I sold in my wilderness years and never replaced though always meant to. That aside never read Filth nor Joe the Barbarian nor picked up the trade of Flex M I always intended to.

All rectified now at 69p a pop. Deal!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 09 November, 2014, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 01:07:44 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 09 November, 2014, 12:28:05 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 12:05:40 PM
HA! Well Comixology saw me coming this weekend. Just went in as a result of this conversation and guess what they have a GMozz Vertigo Sale on. 70 69p comics later and I guess I've well and truly started my digital comics collection.... well when I get around to reading them...
Blimey! WHat did you get? Just out of interest you understand...
Well the bulk was replacing his Doom Patrol which I sold in my wilderness years and never replaced though always meant to. That aside never read Filth nor Joe the Barbarian nor picked up the trade of Flex M I always intended to.

All rectified now at 69p a pop. Deal!
Good stuff. The fairly frequent sales always seem tempting, especially when priced in Monopoly money. Fifty dollars for every issue of Hellboy? That must be a bargain!

Quote from: Link Prime on 09 November, 2014, 12:56:51 PM
To my ever lovin' shame, I'd never read Kill Your Boyfriend - to be remedied this evening.
Might be my absolute favourite Morrison comic. Think I'll have a digital copy too...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 10 November, 2014, 07:24:34 AM
Quote from: The Cosh on 09 November, 2014, 11:28:16 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 09 November, 2014, 11:21:07 AMOut of interest what comic readers do people recommend?
For iPad, ComicRack is the best I've found. Pretty sure it's available on android and you probably don't even have to pay for it!

I use ComicRack on my Samsung Nexus 10 tablet and it's well worth paying for the full version. Great app, far better than Comixology in my opinion
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 November, 2014, 08:36:01 AM
Well, keep in mind ComiXology isn't meant for reading CBRs. Its just a platform to read comic bought via ComiXology.

That said, any comics I buy on ComiXology that are DRM-Free. I read in Chunky.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fontwell Magma on 10 November, 2014, 12:38:09 PM
I'm an Android user and use 'Perfect Viewer' for all my CBR, CBZ etc. It's never given me a problem - great customisable interface and nice display of your "comics" on a digital shelf for browsing.

Never had any reason to change.. in fact I find myself reading a lot more digitally and am pondering with the idea of going fully digital... But what will I put on my real shelves then?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 November, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Big Trouble in Little China #6: Continuing to enjoy this tale. Jack can't get a break can he?

Wilds End #3: Jumped on this as well. Very enjoyable yarn and a nice, original mash up between two classic tales.

Grendel vs. The Shadow #3: Was Grendel inspired at all by Diabolik and other European crime comics? It oozes Eisner Spirit as well.

Grindhouse: Drive In Bleed Out #1: I nabbed the collected edition of the first season and I think that second issue was just a dud. It's rather enjoyable stuff from De Kampi.

Army of Darkness 1992  (one-shot): I liked Manna's art in Crossed, even if I disliked the series over all, and seeing as Evil Dead is being revived as a TV series, i'm in the mood for something groovy.

Django Zorro #1: Ehhehehehehe? Tarantino in a comic. I'll take that.

Copperhead #3: I know it's asy to compare the series to Lawless in the meg, but I find Bronson to be a more like able character than Lawson.

Weekly Shonen Jump #50: Naruto ends with a colour chapter and some questionable gender politics. I won't miss it, but I do respect Kishimoto for being able to write a story for 17 years on end.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 November, 2014, 12:24:44 PM
QuoteWeekly Shonen Jump #50: Naruto ends with a colour chapter and some questionable gender politics. I won't miss it, but I do respect Kishimoto for being able to write a story for 17 years on end.

Let me tell you a story about a man named Erik Larsen....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 November, 2014, 06:45:23 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 11 November, 2014, 12:24:44 PM
QuoteWeekly Shonen Jump #50: Naruto ends with a colour chapter and some questionable gender politics. I won't miss it, but I do respect Kishimoto for being able to write a story for 17 years on end.

Let me tell you a story about a man named Erik Larsen....
Now I never said the comic had to be good now did I? But I do hope he gets to continue Mario. I enjoyed that one-shot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 11 November, 2014, 08:56:35 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 11 November, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Django Zorro #1: Ehhehehehehe? Tarantino in a comic. I'll take that.

For one delicious moment I read that as Django Zoon and my heart missed a beat. 'Christ!' I thought. 'He actually got it published!'

http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?topic=23629.0
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 11 November, 2014, 09:11:03 PM
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 11 November, 2014, 08:56:35 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 11 November, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Django Zorro #1: Ehhehehehehe? Tarantino in a comic. I'll take that.

For one delicious moment I read that as Django Zoon and my heart missed a beat. 'Christ!' I thought. 'He actually got it published!'

http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?topic=23629.0
Six years ago? Fucking hell.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 November, 2014, 08:31:48 PM
I also nabbed IDW's Hero Comic 2014. Mainly because it features a new Maxx story by Sam Kieth. Sexist as fuck cover but I love me The Maxx.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fontwell Magma on 13 November, 2014, 12:22:27 PM
So much Image amazingness at the moment! I'm checking out these:

- Outcast #5
- Alex and Ada #10
- Copperhead #3
- The Fade Out #3
- Wytches #2
- Birthright #2
- Nailbiter #7
- Imperial #4
- Tooth & Claw #1

Not to mention Wild's End #3 on Boom! My wallet is straining.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fontwell Magma on 13 November, 2014, 12:24:56 PM
Also been desperately catching up with Revival - on issue 18/24 released so far. Epic stuff.. The Returned TV show must have read this...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 13 November, 2014, 01:07:22 PM
Just arrived through my door:

Empire of the Dead, Act Two #3
The Walking Dead #134
Nailbiter #7
Amazing Spider-Man #9
Spider-Verse #1
Thor #2
Batman Eternal #31, 32
Death of Wolverine #4
Deadpool: Dracula's Gauntlet #5

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 November, 2014, 06:43:53 PM
19/11/14

White Death (one-shot GN): Nabbed this at Thought Bubble and a handsome collection it is too. Two of 2000AD's best working on a WWI trench comic? I'll have me some of that.

The Maxx Maxximised #13: Maxx is becoming a truely insane acid trip. I can never predict where it's going next.

Axe Cop Bad Guy Earth #1: More Ace Cop so soon after American Chopper?! Gimmegimmegimme!!!

Dark Horse Presents 2014 #4: Alex De Kempi contributes to this issue. She seem's to be popping up a lot at the moment, not that im complaining.

Weekly Shonen Jump #51: Nothing jumps out at me about this new batch of Jump Start stories. I hope we get My Hero Academy soon instead.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 21 November, 2014, 11:45:51 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 07 November, 2014, 01:49:38 PM
Hooooly shit. Image's Tooth & Claw #1 by Kurt Busiek might be the best single issue of 2014*.  Absolutely magical, and probably directly in the wheelhouse of any 2000 AD fan. Get it. Get it now!

Never one to pass up a gusher of a recommendation, I had this in mind when I went into my LCS to pick up my stash the other day.
Wow- now that was good. More graphic novel than comic (48 pages / 0 adverts), it's an absolute winner.
I haven't read much from Busiek over the past few years, but he's certainly on form with this.
A 2nd hearty recommendation.

PS- Irish chums, Big Bang Comics are selling this for 2 Euro.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 November, 2014, 08:58:12 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 21 November, 2014, 11:45:51 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 07 November, 2014, 01:49:38 PM
Hooooly shit. Image's Tooth & Claw #1 by Kurt Busiek might be the best single issue of 2014*.  Absolutely magical, and probably directly in the wheelhouse of any 2000 AD fan. Get it. Get it now!

Never one to pass up a gusher of a recommendation, I had this in mind when I went into my LCS to pick up my stash the other day.
Wow- now that was good. More graphic novel than comic (48 pages / 0 adverts), it's an absolute winner.
I haven't read much from Busiek over the past few years, but he's certainly on form with this.
A 2nd hearty recommendation.

PS- Irish chums, Big Bang Comics are selling this for 2 Euro.

Slow start to reading my haul this weekend as I'm trying to get something finished for the art comp (all that effort, so little talent) but wanted to join in the chorus if praise for the one book I have had time to read. Tooth and Claw 1 is as good as folk have said and what a great way to get people on board. 48 great, lovely pages for $2.99, now we know its a lose leader type thing but by heck they did it well. If people don't come back for more of the regular stuff after that openning they are souless brigands and need beating to within an inch of their lives.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 November, 2014, 10:35:33 AM
26/11/14

Usagi Yojimbo Senso #5: Heads towards it's climax and what a bloody fantastic series this has been. Will ceainly be looking into reading more Yojimbo soon.

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #18: I don't think i'll ever get bored of seeing [spoiler]Eborah[/spoiler] getting his arse handed to him.

The Shadow Show #1: Though it's nice to have a series in memory of the unsurpassable Ray Bradbury, i'm mainly here for Rodriguez on art duty.

Weekly Shonen Jump #52: E-Robot is everything that is wrong with Japanese comics. Skipping it for my own blood pressure.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 November, 2014, 09:43:05 PM
More stuff and all still hardcopy... hmmm that's something that needs to change soon. Anyway what hardcopy stuff did I get. Well I've whittered about how great Tooth and Claw was already and I'll blatter about how... something Multiverisity 4 (is it) was elsewhere, but what about the rest.

Well Winterworld 4  dancing dangerously close to the icely precipice of dropsville. Its a good fun comic but I like it, don't love it. Its got two more issues to hook me in. The Mercenary Sea 7 seems to be another comic that dances close to dropping - this time into the tropic shark infested waters of Dropsville, its been doing it for a while and there's yet more teasing moments of delight in this issue that keep it just on the right side of the brink. Copperhead 3 flies past its personal dusty rock bottomed ravine to Dropsville, its not really been in danger and even this slight downturn of an issue is miles ahead of the horde. Love this book. Doctor Who 12th 2, well whats not to love huh and Li'L Depressed Boy (supposed to be there too) 2 hasn't been in doubt, very happy to have this comic back. Yet another book that's never really been in doubt is The Fade Out 3 its a very good book, simple as.

Dark Horse Presents 4  which strips are trailer, which strips aren't, frankly who cares when the comic ends with a gazillion brilliant strips by Evan Dorkin - just superb. FBP 14 is far from the best of this series, but since this is such a great  series I'll let it pass. Which leaves us with The Maxx 13 and who the hell is trying to work out how this compares to previous issues, or indeed where all this is going, lets all just enjoy the incredible ride it is and one day I'll sit down with it all and try to work it all out.

Not the best haul but not terrible.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 27 November, 2014, 12:45:21 PM
Haven't done this in a few weeks, but next week we have two clear purchases;

Tooth & Claw 2 (I've dropped Dark Engine in favour of this...a stunner of a first issue, with a brilliant hook. Am I the only one thinking [spoiler]Noah's Ark[/spoiler]?
Crossed Plus 100 1 (I've caught up on this series with the first 5 collections in the past 3 weeks. Very hit & miss, but I'm sure Uncle Alan will deliver a thought provoking tale).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 28 November, 2014, 11:23:29 AM
Afriad I can recognise the craft in Tooth & Claw but absolutely cannot take to it. There is a certain type of anthropomorphism that is just 'too much' for me and Tooth & Claw is firmly in that camp. With the exception of Kingdom-when-it-strays-into-soap-opera (as distinct from Kingdom-when-its-big-brutish-fighting) I don't see Tooth & Claw being anything like 2000AD fare: the 'father son dynamics in issue one, the central character being young (not a feature of modern 2000AD at all), the overly fantastical world (magic, flying creatures, faries). It seemed much more BD influenced, or even Dr Snuggles, than 2000AD.

Still that big page splash when *spoilers* went 'KRASH' was pretty nice.

Meanwhile Wilds End #3 was comic of the month by a mile. As has every issue of it been so far. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 December, 2014, 09:32:35 AM
My Digital Pulls for 12/03/14

2000 AD 1910 - Getting close to the end of the year. The current line-up has been pretty solid. Ichabod Asreal and Stickleback are on top form. Grey Suit actually has gotten interesting over the last few weeks. But it sure was a slow burn getting there.
TECH JACKET 6 - This series has gone in some wild directions I never really expected.
TOOTH & CLAW 2 - Issue 1 of this soundly takes one of my 'best single issue of the year' slots. Issue 1 was exceptional, lets see if issue 2 can keep the ball in the air.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 1 - Another year of WSJ kicks off with another new 'Jump Start' title fresh from Japan. Gakkyu Hotei - School Judgement is easily the best of this latest crop. It doesn't hurt that it has a ton of shades of Phoenix Wright's outlandish court room drama. The other two new titles, E-Robot (sci-fi comedy) and Takujo No Ageha (Ping-Pong sports manga) are kind of bad. What I can't get over is how similar most of these new titles are. They're all high-school based, and they all manage to be really creepy with sex based comedy. Its really annoying.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 December, 2014, 12:17:29 PM
Just the three this week i'm afraid.

War Stories #3 continues to be a very enjoyable action romp with some glorious action sequences while in the Weekly Shonen Jump #1 I could talk about Gakkyu Hotei being pretty great, or Food Wars surprisingly funny. But this weeks Toriko nabs top spot for sheer WTF factor.

And Doctor Who 11 #5 co tinues to do it's thing and very enjoyable it is too.

Well, maybe I should give Tooth and Claw a read now...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 December, 2014, 10:48:52 AM
Oh, in addition I just found out that the complete run of Obata's All You Need is Kill mini from earlier this year is now out so I nabbed thatin Waterstones. Looks lovely wit colour pages and in oversized format. If the Phantom Blood books next year are half as nice as this i'll be a very happy man indeed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 December, 2014, 10:48:16 AM
10/12/14

Wilds End #4: Continues to be superb. Abnett at his very very best. Particularly like how this take us clearly the Tripods we know but not as we know them.

Goon Occassion of Revenge #4: Been a wild wide as ever but once again I bid farewell to The Goon for another run. Hope to see it back soon.

The Maxx Maxximised #14: I dunno whats even going on anymore but i'm loveing it! Such an acid trip of a series.

Copperhead #4: Four months in and i'm still a little uncertain as to which direction this is going in but the racial hatred device is very timely.

Weekly Shonen Jump #2: Gakkyu Hottei is great and it's got my vote to stay. E-Robot can fuck right off.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 09 December, 2014, 11:03:48 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 09 December, 2014, 10:48:16 AM
E-Robot can fuck right off.


I second this thought
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 December, 2014, 12:13:14 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 09 December, 2014, 10:48:16 AM
The Maxx Maxximised #14: I dunno whats even going on anymore but i'm loveing it! Such an acid trip of a series.

ISn't it just - not read issue 14 yet mind - its a series I sometimes think I'll sit down and read through and try to work out what the heck its all about. I then wonder whether doing that will actually kill the magic!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 December, 2014, 11:31:15 AM
A trilogy of delights await pick-up this evening;

Afterlife with Archie 7 (Back after a loooooong hiatus, but will no doubt be worth the wait. I did buy the two over-sized Afterlife with Archie 'Magazine' editions in the meantime to satiate my Francavilla craving).
X-Force 13 (Although not yet officially cancelled, to my knowledge, it's clear that this is Spurrier's wrap-up arc, and it's been a doozy. Mojo, an extremely well written Domino, and a great villainous turn by [spoiler]Fantomex[/spoiler] have me hooked).
Bitch Planet 1 (They had me at "Women-in-prison sci-fi exploitation riff". CBR preview; http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=24024).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 10 December, 2014, 11:40:03 AM
Wow, Bitch Planet looks amazing - that cover alone! Think I may have to make a comics run tomorrow.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 December, 2014, 11:43:43 AM
Quote from: TordelBack on 10 December, 2014, 11:40:03 AM
Wow, Bitch Planet looks amazing - that cover alone! Think I may have to make a comics run tomorrow.

2 Euro in Big Bang, Tordel.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 December, 2014, 01:01:39 PM
Out of interest after how long do digital prices drop - or am I showing how out of date I am by still thinking that they do? So as I recall books come out at almost full store price then after a few months that drops by a quid or so? Is that right. I'm thinking I might make Planet Bitch my first regular digital only purchase, but I'm happy to wait for the savings, but will I be waiting a long time?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 December, 2014, 01:27:56 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 10 December, 2014, 01:01:39 PM
Out of interest after how long do digital prices drop - or am I showing how out of date I am by still thinking that they do? So as I recall books come out at almost full store price then after a few months that drops by a quid or so? Is that right. I'm thinking I might make Planet Bitch my first regular digital only purchase, but I'm happy to wait for the savings, but will I be waiting a long time?

Well Colin, you're in luck.
This will be published by Image, so you're guaranteed a Dollar drop in digital price (or equivalent in Sterling / Euro) one month after publication. And you can get it DRM free too.

I went all Digital with the recently wrapped Prophet, and waited patiently every month for that price drop (although it was very tempting to abandon the plan for the Dave Taylor issue).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 December, 2014, 01:41:53 PM
Cool good to know. So do Marvel and DC still do this too? I'm looking at a couple of Marvel titles coming up and I'm tempted to try Secret Six... though after the first issue reviews...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Shakira? Shakara! on 10 December, 2014, 02:02:44 PM
Not a fan of Valentine DeLandro's artwork, so Bitch Planet is of zero interest to me. Likewise I can't stand Spurrier (worst 2000ad writer ever IMO), so not read any X-Force since the relaunch.

However, I am mightily intrigued to discover Dave Taylor did an issue of Prophet. I must find that - only reason I dropped the book was due to having to cutback my monthly stash.

I know it's not out today, but surprised there's not been more chatter about Titan's Doctor Who - 12th Doctor series. It's a pleasure to read some new Robbie Morrison stuff now his 2000ad strips have all been tied up and no sign of anything new on the horizon. But the real selling point is Dave Taylor's art. IMO this is the best looking Doctor Who strip since John Ridgway was on art duties during the 6th Doctor era. Absolutely beautiful stuff, and a real shame that he only appears to be on board fro the first 6 issues (though understandable - would surely be impossible to keep this level of quality up every month).

Honourable mention to Simon Fraser on the 11th Doctor series. If it wasn't for Taylor's work I'd be raving about him instead. But then I'll buy anything with Al Ewing's name on it. Even so, they are just perfect together.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 December, 2014, 02:37:43 PM
Yeah there's no denying Titan have done a fantastic job putting together those Who books. The teams are really pulling it out the hat. I have to say I'm enjoying the comics a lot more than the telly series, in a way I've not done since the Colin Baker days... hmmm did someone mention John Ridgway...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Shakira? Shakara! on 10 December, 2014, 04:44:25 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 10 December, 2014, 02:37:43 PM
Yeah there's no denying Titan have done a fantastic job putting together those Who books. The teams are really pulling it out the hat. I have to say I'm enjoying the comics a lot more than the telly series, in a way I've not done since the Colin Baker days... hmmm did someone mention John Ridgway...

Yeah, shame he's retired. One of the greats.

Did the 10th Doctor series get any better do you know Colin? I didn't read it after the 1st issue. Found the art a bit lacklustre and The Doctor barely appeared in it. Found it a bit disappointing TBH. Might check out a digital copy or wait for the collection if it picked up. The other 2 Who series are amazing though. A good time to be a fan.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Shakira? Shakara! on 10 December, 2014, 05:11:40 PM
Forgot to say - must also concur with those raving about Tooth & Claw. Got about halfway through and decided it was okay but probably wouldn't pick it up regularly. Completely changed my mind by the end. Brilliant storyline, intrigued as to where it is going and lovely artwork.

Wild's End - Since I stopped buying Previews a year or so back, I'm very much out of the loop of anything interesting that isn't Dark Horse / DC / IDW / Image / Dynamite / Marvel / Valiant. I only found out about this through the feature in the Meg, by which time it was sold out and going for silly prices on Ebay. Fortunately I'm moving to Trades rather than Floppies, and it's a mini series anyway, so I'll wait till it's finished and grab the collection. I'm very much looking forward to this though thanks to the glowing reviews, so I may crack and get the first issue digitally as a taster.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 10 December, 2014, 05:51:54 PM
Quote from: Shakira? Shakara! on 10 December, 2014, 05:11:40 PM
Forgot to say - must also concur with those raving about Tooth & Claw. Got about halfway through and decided it was okay but probably wouldn't pick it up regularly. Completely changed my mind by the end. Brilliant storyline, intrigued as to where it is going and lovely artwork.

It's astonishing. Talky animals may have been enough to dissuade me, but glad I jumped in. Read this, Fraction's ODY-C #1 and the prog in a sitting, all stunning in their own ways & made me happy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 December, 2014, 07:41:41 PM
Quote from: Shakira? Shakara! on 10 December, 2014, 04:44:25 PM

Yeah, shame he's retired. One of the greats.

Did the 10th Doctor series get any better do you know Colin? I didn't read it after the 1st issue. Found the art a bit lacklustre and The Doctor barely appeared in it. Found it a bit disappointing TBH. Might check out a digital copy or wait for the collection if it picked up. The other 2 Who series are amazing though. A good time to be a fan.

Whoops sorry should say I haven't read 10th Doc myself, nothing about it grabbed me... the other two mind!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 December, 2014, 09:32:47 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 10 December, 2014, 05:51:54 PM
... Read this [Tooth and Claw], Fraction's ODY-C #1 and the prog in a sitting, all stunning in their own ways & made me happy.

ODY-C 1I was wondering if anyone else had read that. Just finished my stash (its taken since Saturday, I've been a busy boy!) and this is the fella I'm struggling most with, at times I was close to thinking I'd drop after this issue, not even giving it the three issue trial I like to give titles. But by the end I was really intrigued to see what was coming. The problem is I'm not sure I'm going to engage with the characters... I think... its structure I find a little unsuitable to the comic form and I wonder if its trying to be too ambitious without actually having a solid hook at the core to pull me in... and yet I'll be back. I found the artwork fussy, overworked and unclear, I found the psychodelic colouring clogged the art and hampered story... and yet I'll be back... I found the script to be laboured and unnatural, I've never read The Iliad or The Odyessy and so don't know whether its echoing that, and shouldn't need to care surely, yet I found it a barrier to engaging with a story I know in its basic form... and yet I'll be back.

See they gave you a heck of a lot of bang for ya buck and while I really struggled to get on with this it held enough to make me think it might be worth effort to work with and get into. I suspect if I do  might end up loving this... but then I have a habit of being wrong.What a curious comic this was and that alone can't be a bad thing.

Elsewhere there were some really so so comics this haul. Speaking of unclear and art clogging my enjoyment I got the Madman 3D Special, I didn't even know this existed by my LCS know me and put it aside. I should love this but I don't really like 3D comics, I find them hard to read and so 60 odd pages of it was just a chore. Which is a real shame as I think if I'd been able to relax with it the first story would have been brilliant. Ho hum

Another big old beast was the Flash Gordon Annual full of okay filler though. C.O.W.L. 6 was a let down I've been loving this series but this was a trite 60s comic pastiche and a cliched origin for a character thats been intriguing in the regular run. Boom! Ape comics are back, so I was gutted that Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 1 was such an average comic, even with Dan McDaid art.

Wow so far, so disappointing, but luckily things start to improve from there, though its a steady climb. 11th Doctor Who 5 was a solid end to a solid classic Who story, but I'm so glad Simon Fraser is back next month. War Stories 3 was good, but for an Ennis WW2 tale a little flat. The Massive 29 was probably a brilliant comic, as good as any in the series, I just think I'm a bit bummed this isn't the ending for this magnificent comic I'd wanted.Still we see at re-read how it all holds together. Cyclops 7 keeps this series hanging in there, well until it gets cancelled I guess!

Sex 18 showed how to do an origin with a different art team, loved this. Hinterkind 13 showed us how to delve into the past, loved this too. Tooth and Claw 2 (or should that be Autumnlands?) wasn't as good as the first iss... actually it was wasn't it, this series is bloody GREAT! Lazarus 13 it seems like an age since I got one of these and its a fantastic sign tht it was so easy to get back into and fit right back in knowing whats going on. Rucka knows how to give good story I'll say that for him. Anyone ever read any of his novels out of interest?

So not a great haul, but when it was good it was good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 December, 2014, 01:47:39 PM
Well last week was fun...

Dark Horse Presents 2014 #5 belts out some class entertainment with The Chaining being my pick of the month. Cracking little tale this is turning out to be. Meanwhile Django Zorro #2 dishes out the cool with a seriously well done sword on gun fight. Could be my favourite crossover story at the moment if not for...

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #19 and freaking Mothra taking on Battra! Holy shit on a stick! Seriously great series here and could go down as a classic chapter in the legacy of the Big G.

In Shadow Show #2 Neil Gaiman gives his love letter to Eric Bradbury buy....I'm not sure, as I haven't had the chance to read it yet. Next was Sandman Overture #4 and i'm sorry but I need to go to the beggining to remind myself what happened. ::)

Weekly Shonen Jump #3 seems to have let One-Punch Man vanish but the weeklys are still holding it all together. Bleach has been drool worthy these last few weeks.

Also, Dorohedoro v.14 and Monster v.2 are out so yaaaaaay!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 December, 2014, 09:31:51 PM
I HAVEMORECOMICSIHAVEMORECOMICIHAVEMORECOMICS...

So therefore I feel compelled to tell you poor buggers what I think about um.

I too got DHP 5 but felt this was a bit of a water treader, Odin was throw away, I didn't dig The Chaining which didn't work in short form over 3 months for me, but might be storming when read back? Semiautomagic is as drab as the pun that names it. Wrestling Demons is okay but I expect better from Jimmy and Justin, Double Tap was pretty good and I loved The Mighty but resent its an advert... hmmm but next month she look better? Such is the way with anthologies.

Winterworld 5 hangs in there. Its typically good Chuck Dixon except that I'm not massively invested in the two leds. This one has another month. Little Nemo Return to Slumberland 3 wins me over with a wonderfully playful issue, just as I release its a 4 issue mini (I think?).

Copperhead 4 is great but Ishmael better be more than the cliched feared outside who comes good and turns guide through the badness I more than suspect he is? Li'l Depressed Boy 3's only problem is that it take about 5.64 seconds to read. Otherwise perfect.

Ragnarok 3 is almost just plain perfect. Flash Gordon 7 and this glorious series is almost over. I'm so sad I forgive then (Dynamite) another over-sized overpriced companion comic of okay filler with Flash Gordon Holiday Special fast on the heals on the Annual last time.Still it helps fill out the all to short main series. Loved Multiveristy 5 (is it I'm losing track with this lack of numbering thing) Thunderworld. my problem is this series hasn't really pulled together yet and most issues feel a little too disperate, which is the point but isn't working for me.

FBP 16 is comic of the haul as its bloody brilliant and you'll all be cursing the fact that you've not jumped on this bandwagon when the back issues are all worth 6587286576 quid cos there's a movie a coming and no bugger is reading this great book.

I love you all but not as much as I love my comics... my wife resents it when I say that too.

Happy festive comics you lot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 December, 2014, 11:12:32 AM
Somewhat small haul this week with Grindhouse: Drive in Bleed out #2 proving once again that you can pay homage to the genre films of old without being over indulgent in the process. A somewhat sinister Christmas special comes to a close but I do wonder if it could have been condensed into a one shot even if typically these serials are 2 parters.

Timely at Christmas two issues of Doctor Who, 11th Doctor #6 has Simon Fraser back on art duties. I have nothing against Boo Cook, indeed at times i'm a staunch defender of his, but for me Simon is just one of the best sci-fi illustrators around. And a new 3 part story arc starts in 12th Doctor #3 and it looks a belter. Both titles thoroughly putting the TV series to shame ATM (sorry, controversial.)

Weekly Shonen Jump #4 has a real OH SHIT moment in Toriko as the Monkey King loses his cool. And is it me or is Hi-Fi Clusters actually getting a lot better. If the first few chapters had been as enjoyable as these last few weeks I would have voted it in off the bat.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 26 December, 2014, 12:20:36 PM
Now that things have stabilized in terms of line-up WSJ is pretty solid right now.

And I'll agree on Hi-Fi getting better week to week.

Its core premise is still SUPER flimsy though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 December, 2014, 12:40:29 PM
Oh, sure! I'm not gonna pretend that it's perfect but as far as slices of weekly sci-fi comic go it's still fun.

I'm holding out hope though that we'll get announcements for the next Jump Start line up soon, I think it should start in January some time. Either that or we get an already ongoing added to the line up, seeing as Hunter X Hunter doesn't seem to be coming back any time soon.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 December, 2014, 11:50:49 AM
Last comic drop of the year!

Star Trek Planet of the Apes #1 - I assume i'm not the only one picking this up? Reading Colins raving about the PotA comics has got me intruiged to get into the back catalogue ASAP. But this looks like good crossover fun in the mean time.

Weekly Shonen Jump: RKD-EK9 (one-shot) - A very enjoyable Future Shock type tale from the creative team behind Medaka Box/Jorge Joestar and Gakkyu Hotei/All You Need is Kill. And very enjoyable it is too, would like too see more collaborations between them, as Medaka Box had very similar themes but was plagued by tiering fan service.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 December, 2014, 12:01:52 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 30 December, 2014, 11:50:49 AM
Last comic drop of the year!

And its slim pickins'!

Just one for me- the (*yawn*) controversial Miracleman Annual 1, featuring new work by Grant Morrison, Joe Quesada, Peter Milligan & Mike Allred.

Looks nice. http://marvel.com/news/comics/23788/all-new_miracleman_annual_1_unites_morrison_quesada_milligan_allred
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 December, 2014, 07:25:32 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 30 December, 2014, 11:50:49 AM

Star Trek Planet of the Apes #1 - I assume i'm not the only one picking this up? Reading Colins raving about the PotA comics has got me intruiged to get into the back catalogue ASAP. But this looks like good crossover fun in the mean time.

Well yeah I do normally rant about the Ape books, well they were great BUT I have to be honest I'm passing on this one. I don't know the team AND to be honest they whole cross over thing kinda turned me off so I'm not counting it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 December, 2014, 08:54:49 PM
We'll I'll give it my usual two issue test run before deciding weather to keep it or not.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 31 December, 2014, 02:52:57 PM
I got the darwyn cooke detective variant it's so sweet
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheridan on 02 January, 2015, 08:41:37 PM
"In Shadow Show #2 Neil Gaiman gives his love letter to Eric Bradbury buy....I'm not sure, as I haven't had the chance to read it yet. "

I suspect you mean Ray Bradbury - not that there's owt wrong with Eric!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 January, 2015, 08:46:23 PM
DOH! You are indeed correct, sheridan. Such an obvious oversight.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 January, 2015, 01:22:37 PM
07/01/15
A new year, a new batch of comics. Zarjaz. :)

Usagi Yojimbo Senso #6: Concludes an epic anthropomorphic adventure and has me drooling to get into the previous adventures of Usagi. Top notch comics.

The Maxx Maxxamized #15: Is inbound to be yet another acid trip as this title starts to look like the Dave Sim's brain in the late 80's. Only thing is, Sam Kieth isn't a dick to boot.

Shadow Show #3: Yes, RAY Bradbury homages continue and the last two where really fun. So yeah, this ones sticking for now. It's only 5 issues so it makes for a fun little story.

War Stories #4: Time to take my adrenalin shot for the month. I've rather liked the last three issues but i'm not sure if I want to spill for the collected editions of the Dynamite run yet...

Weekly Shonen Jump #5: Apparently the editorial team have a big announcement this issue. Fingers crossed for Jojolion....

But, of course, 2000AD RETURNS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 January, 2015, 01:39:26 PM
Looks like...

2000 AD 1912 - Current line-up is pretty okay. ULYSSES SWEET already seems a bit better then last time, THE ORDER could be absolutely bonkers with its genre mashing, and SAVAGE is sure to be Savage. Oh and DARK JUSTICE is sure to be the highlight.
TECH JACKET 7 - Series is still cooking with gas. But if there's one thing I've learned, don't get too attached to anyone or anything.
USAGI YOJIMBO: SENSO 6 - Sure has been a romp. Makes you glad to be a comic fan. (Aside to Hawkmonger, am I to understand you've not read any other Usagi before?)
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 5 - A big announcements? What could be be! JOJOLION seems like a long shot, MY HERO ACADEMIA feels a little more realistic. Knowing my luck it'll be the return of E-ROBOT. OR DOUBLE NISEKOI!

for me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 January, 2015, 01:55:56 PM
Usagi Yojimbo is a series that's been on my 'To read list' for years. I understand their are collections about that cover two or three of the regular volumes, so when the day comes that I give the series a read from the beginning I shall get them.

And I wouldn't say Jojolion is too out of the question. In fact i'd say it's a question of when rather than if. But failing that, My Hero Academia would be a superb addition to the line up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 06 January, 2015, 11:35:43 AM
*drum roll*

It's more Jump Start! EDIT: Never Mind. Its actually a Jump Back, Rosario + Vampire isn't new.

Also. another One-Shot + Seraph & Blue Exorcist for next week's Japan skip week. Which is nice.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 January, 2015, 12:31:38 PM
Humph. I liked Assassination Classroom this week. So more of that wouldn't be too bad a thing.

And Rosario is a series i've never had a burning desire to read, so if it's going to be ever it'll be now. Hyped for the one-shot mind you. Let's hope it live's up to RKD-EK9.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 06 January, 2015, 11:18:21 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 06 January, 2015, 12:31:38 PM
Humph. I liked Assassination Classroom this week. So more of that wouldn't be too bad a thing.
Yeah, that was pretty silly. The best new (to me) one they've had for a while.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 January, 2015, 10:17:48 PM
Can't get enough of me making short and oh so pithy (ahem) comments about the comics I read.Well threat not cos I'm back and I've read some more comics.

Last time I said how while I had many problems with Ody-C 1I was intrigued enough to get issue 2 and see how it went. Well I have and alas the art and other things made it too much of a struggle to battle through and this book is dropped very early in its life. On the other hand ]They're Not Like Us 1 is a qualified trimuph. I got it on the strenght of Eric Stephenson's sadly missed Nowhere Men which was my fav book when it was coming out and the fact that what little I've seen of Simon Gane's art has made me want to see more. The concept is far from original (thence the qualified bit) but you know what this book is all about how its delivered and thats done exceptionally well. From the superb opening, to the wonderful 'cliff hanger' this was an tired old, new take on an old story told well.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2 was a lot better than issue 1, which isn't saying a great deal but at least this one I enjoyed. War Stories 4 is the start of a new arc and while I've loved everything Garth Ennis has touched to date when he deals with conflicit the first arc of this series fell a little flat and so far this one hasn't really reached the heights he's capable of. Still I have faith in the man. Two Doctor Who books in this haul, 11th Doc 6 was time twistin' fun and 12th Doc 3 was just plain fun, both had exceptional art too. Anderson 4 was a bit exposition heavy, I'm getting increasingly annoyed by writers rattling off a load of exposition but then making a witty in character comment that's a nob to the read to acknowledge that. Stop it already will you. Still overall an enjoyable read. Fade Out 4 continues to build a story rather nicely and Mercenary Seas 8 was rollocking fun just as it drops off the earth for a bit of a re-fit it would seem.

Two brilliant issues of The Maxx 14 and 15 as others have commented here week to week I follow the events and things kinda make sense in their own isolated crazy way. Ask me to tell you whats going on and I'm spout more nonsense than normal and then just shrug my shoulders. Yet some part of my brain process this surreal stuff enough to know full well its always one of the best things I read in any given haul. I look forward to sitting down, really working with it and I suspect read in one go making not too much more progress with it all. Except to say I reckon I'll go back time and time again to try to make headway. Fantastic comics and truly like nothing else I've ever read.

C.O.W.L. 7 sometimes reads like they really, really REALLY want someone to be very impressed by it all and make it into a telly show. The thing is I like just fine as a comic and issue 7 gets this very good comic right back into its lovely stride. Hinterkind 14 is a brilliant flashback. On many a month each of those in the last two paragraphs could have got comic of the haul but no this time it should go to The Massive 30 which provides a magnificent epilogue to this fantastic series with Gary Brown raising this art up another notch to see it off BUTno I have to give it to Cyclops 8, though my enjoyment of this book seems to have given it that famous Taylor kiss of death it quite supremely proves that whoever it was who thinks that Space Pirates have become cliche and naff just ain't reading the write Space Pirates comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 January, 2015, 10:50:54 PM
Yeah! Let's talk comics. Dropping titles for this Wednesday (17th) are...

Wilds End #5 continues to run my superlative bank dry. Just a fantastic series about survival against a backdrop of two of the most recognizable works of fiction around. DAbnett and INJ at their best's. Meanwhile Copperhead #5 is sure to be a comic of the week. Honestly, i'm immensely enjoying this comic. Insanely so. It's such a good mystery thriller but with the obvious plus that it's set on a dessert planet. God I love this comic.

Weekly Shonen Jump #5.1 (I hesitate to call this a one-shot, as it does feature chapters of Blue Exorcist and Seraph of the End, which is nice, but the weekly title's are on their annual week off) is good fun comics as usual. I DO love Blue Exorcist mind, it reminds me of when the big three titles where better than they are now. It's not gonna win awards or anything, but it's got heart. Oh and a one-shot fron Nisoisn (Jojo: Over Heaven, Medaka Box) and Ikeda (Rasrio + Vampire) called What Can You Kill. I've never read Rosario (the first chapter of which is also included) but the art looks nice. Over all, a nice bundle.

Aaaand as that's all i'm getting this week besides the prog i'll talk about some of my recent graphic novel reads. First up is Corto Maltese: Under the Sign of Capricorn. Theirs a thread or two for this already so i'll keep it short, but anyone who isn't reading this yet should bloody well start now because it's some of the most FUN i've had reading comics in age's. Bloody damn good stuff. Next was Lazarus Book One from Rucka and Lark. Only two issues into it but finding it quite intriguing. Maybe not the best title Image has on the stands at the moment but certainly not bad in any way. Finally was Hibernia's Bakers Half Dozen, collecting the series published in Speed! years ago. By heck, that Mike Weston could draw, couldn't he!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 January, 2015, 11:00:17 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 12 January, 2015, 10:17:48 PM
Can't get enough of me making short and oh so pithy (ahem) comments about the comics I read.

Never!

Only one for me this week; the penultimate issue of Spurrier's X-Force (number 14).

My pull list has probably never been lower- there's definitely a slot or two available for something new in 2015.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 January, 2015, 12:24:20 PM
21/01/15

Dark Horse Presents 2014 #6: Semiautomagic is a fairly entertaining tale but for the first time in a while i'm considering dropping the title mainly because of a lack of titles I was hopeing for besides the McCarthy story from a few months back. Lets see what next month brings...l

Groo's Friends and Foes #1: I massivly enjoyed the Groo and Conan crossover so I think i'll dip my toe's into the Groo catalogue with this series. Looks silly, fun and inventive which is what I look for in a comic book.

Star Trek Planet of the Apes #2: Aaandntwo issues in and they already referenced "GOD DAMMIT!" scene. Anyway, it's the monkeys nuts. And i'm not even that but a Trek or Ape's fan. I await my lashing and hand in my geek badge.

Spread #5: Gore, beautiful gore. Just how do they draw it? I've come to view this series the same way I view Grindhouse. As pure, mindless fun. Saying that it feels like ages since the last issue.

Doctor Who 11th Doctor #7 and Doctor Who 12th Doctor #4 both continues to so their thing and bloody hell Simon Fraser is back!

Weekly Shonen Jump #8: One-Punch Man came back. And it was magnificent. Truely it is the comic that keeps on giving....and isn't Garo that guy Bang kicked out of his dojo for being too violent?

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 January, 2015, 12:52:45 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 21 January, 2015, 12:24:20 PM

Spread #5: Gore, beautiful gore. Just how do they draw it? I've come to view this series the same way I view Grindhouse. As pure, mindless fun. Saying that it feels like ages since the last issue.


Isn't the artist on this ex- of this parish?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 21 January, 2015, 01:25:26 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 January, 2015, 12:52:45 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 21 January, 2015, 12:24:20 PM

Spread #5: Gore, beautiful gore. Just how do they draw it? I've come to view this series the same way I view Grindhouse. As pure, mindless fun. Saying that it feels like ages since the last issue.


Isn't the artist on this ex- of this parish?

Kyle Strahm, yeah.
I suspect he's a busy boy these days.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 January, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Uh exciting. I've bought loads of digital comics already, from various sales and other places of cheapness BUT tonight I bought and read my first regular comic I intend to collect digitally... the fact that I've brought the rest of my books cheaply however will reveal why this purchase was made on a random Thursday night not comic book day. See being cheap I waited a month to get Bitch Planet 1 for a quid less than its release price. I intend to do this with all my digital purchases ... so Marvel better get a move on with those Star Wars comics I want to try... though they don't seem to be in much of a hurry to reduce the prices of their digital stuff do they... oh yeah anyway

Bitch Planet right. It was pretty good, great art and an interesting start to the series but not the absolute blast some see it as (hey there Saga) still will look forward to waiting a month before buying issue 2!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 January, 2015, 09:59:57 PM
Marvel doesn't drop their prices after a month. They are very random. Usually they wait until they have a big sale of a particular run and when the sale's over they drop a dollar from the regular price.

DC waits 2 months. Archie doesn't seem to ever drop...


At least Image is monthly like clock work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 January, 2015, 10:07:34 PM
Yeah Marvel do seem to hold out on things. I nosed at a few and it seems to be anything from 6 months to a year. I was wondering whether it tied to when a trade or some such came out. I dunno but it is a pain... well since I'm cheap and all!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 January, 2015, 10:29:25 PM
I know its the main reason I don't randomly pick up new Marvel books that look interesting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 January, 2015, 07:04:09 PM
Well that was the quickest I've got through my haul for a long time. Long train journey after buying them this morning and all mopped up. Nice... well almost

Dark Horse Presents 6 brings this title right on the brink of being dropped. I'm giving until the birthday issue to see if that blows me away AND the stories that continue offer more that an expensive advert and some other uninspiring bits. To be fair there was a couple of okay strips but really for the price I'm wanting more than this offers.

Similarly I find myself drifting from Winter World 6 is so steadfastly not bad I'm struggling to drop it, but struggling to know  why I'm still getting it. Maybe one more issue... maybe. 12th Doctor Who 4 also has me losing interest. Dave Taylors art wasn't as strong as normal and someone filled in at the end to further evidence this. I'll give this one next issue and the end of the arc before making  my mind up though. 11th Doctor 7 on the other hand was a blast and this is the Doc I want. Oh and Warren Pleece on art - nice, very unrated artist is our Warren.

Lazarus 14 was a solid issue of this excellent title while FBP 17 wasn't this title at its best, still very good and had some glorious touches.

Copperhead 5 wrapped but the first arc almost entirely satisfactorily. This almost, almost, almost read like a tooth series. it let itself down a touch with the  cheesy recruitment of a nanny, but they the rest was very solid and this series is a bit of a quiet trimuph.

So books of the Haul (well maybe it could be 11th Doc 7?) is between Cyclops 9, how much fun can the adventures of an uptight teenage marvel and his space pirate dad be, well this much fun and that's quite a lot of fun... a heck of a lot of fun in fact. Why isn't this series being hailed from all corners of comicdom? Edging it though is Autumnlands 3 I'm loving this title, loving it. I don't know if I'm reading too much into thing but I'm seeing so many tributes to other anthropomorphic strips. Goodfoot is Seminole Sam from Pogo (and Counseller Sandorst is Howland Owl right?), touchs from Kammadi as well. I'm assuming loads more I'm missing.Still with all that a comic with a voice all of its own and man is it a beautiful voice.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 26 January, 2015, 10:02:32 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 22 January, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Bitch Planet right. It was pretty good, great art and an interesting start to the series but not the absolute blast some see it as (hey there Saga) still will look forward to waiting a month before buying issue 2!

I liked the first issue of Bitch Planet a lot, but it didn't make my (ruthless) pull list.
I'm going 1 month+ digital for it too for the next few issues.

This week, two for DC;

Unwritten Apocalypse 12 (final issue, and I have an entire year's worth to catch up on, looking forward to that).
Batman 38 (So, The Joker is now quite possibly the Devil incarnate...? You're making me nervous here Snyder. I've ordered the superb Andy Kubert 'Killing Joke' variant cover, love it).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 January, 2015, 10:28:13 AM
28/01/15

Big Trouble in Little China #8 - Poor Jack Burton just an't get a break, and the stakes keep ramping up in is fantasticaly apt continuation of one of Carpenters best films.

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #20 - A three way brawl between Godzilla, Biollante and the ever stupidly named Space Godzilla begins as the Cryog invasion continues. Honestly, it's still lubicrously silly fun and I love it for all it's over rendered daftness.

The Maxx Maxximized #16 - No you know what, I'm not even goin to try and explain it anymore. Because everyone needs to read this comic. It's bloody aces.

Vertigo Quarterly Black - Honestly have no idea whats in for this issue but it's always something to look forward to.

Weekly Shonen Jump #9 - Toriko made my eyeshurt this week. Tiny Zebra's everywhere.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 January, 2015, 10:43:31 AM
Nothing on the pull list this week (except WSJ and Tooth of course...). Nothing to do but relax and not spend any extra mone....

OH. MY. GAAAAAAAAAWD!!!! (https://www.comixology.com/Humanoids-Debut/page/5131?ref=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC9kZXNrdG9wL3NtYWxsQ2Fyb3VzZWw)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 January, 2015, 04:39:11 PM
Oh cool it would seem I'm now Shonen Jump compatible and I've downloaded the App and the latest issue (free too, way to encourage engagement) and of course I'm a little daunted by the amount of stuff to get through. Sooo I was wondering if you SJW chaps could recommend say 3 strips I should delve into to sell it too me? Lazy I know but it would be good to get some highlights to hook me in!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 January, 2015, 10:23:20 PM
One Piece, although its ass deep in the end game of a major arc with a LOT of characters involved. So it might be tricky to know what's going on (good guys are fighting the bad guys). I'm not even sure if the main character Luffy has been around the last few weeks...

Gakkyu Hotei, new case starts in the latest issue. Pretty self contained and it just started. Pretty entertaining.

World Trigger, sort of in the middle of major arcs. Shouldn't be too hard to get the gist. Extra dimensional aliens are attacking our world. Only teenagers can save us!

Toriko, also in the middle of an arc, but much easier to follow along with. Muscle guys like their exotic food.

The good news is, over the next few weeks we're going to see a whole slate of new strips. My Hero Academia next week (though after running Chapter 1 next week, they will skip to the current chapter. So that will be a little annoying) will be a regular feature. Then there's 4 new series starting up over the next month (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-01-29/shonen-jump-to-launch-4-manga-including-detective-story-by-psyren-iwashiro/.83790). Some may stay, most won't. But they should prove interesting.


My advice? Just kind of read everything. And stick with them for a couple of weeks. You should start to absorb the general gist of what's going on. And help you determine if you care enough to keep up in an ongoing fashion.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 January, 2015, 09:43:29 AM
Basically what Adventurer said. But we should also get a new chapter of One-Punch Man next week (assuming it's fortnightly again, it's often bouncing all over the show) which has just started on a new arc and is pretty accessible to begin with.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 31 January, 2015, 06:50:02 PM
I've ditched floppies in favour of waiting for trades recently; I will make an exception for Rat God by Richard Corben though. Five part series starting next week  :P
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 February, 2015, 10:53:25 AM
Quote from: Davek on 31 January, 2015, 06:50:02 PM
Rat God by Richard Corben though. Five part series starting next week  :P

Looks great. An irresistible purchase I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 February, 2015, 11:37:36 AM
Digital Pulls for 02/04/15

2000 AD 1916 - Truth time, I'm a month behind on 2000 AD. Financial concerns have been tying up a lot of my comic budget. Hoping to catch up this week.
EAST OF WEST 17 - New arc is already off to a pretty good start.
EGOs 5- Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god. EGOs is BACK! EGOs was one of my favorite new titles from last year. And when it disappeared after only 4 issues I was terrified it was gone forever. But its back! WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
MEGA MAN 45 - The second half of Mega Man 3 start here. Still pretty good comics right here.
SAGA 25 - Woof, 25 issues of Saga already, where does the time go.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 10 - My Hero Academia being added to the line-up is waaaaaa over due. Its a realy head scatcher why it wasn't added to the line-up at launch last year. But its here now, and we can move on with our lives.  New Jump Start titles start next week, so that's exciting too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 February, 2015, 04:58:02 PM
04/02/15

Saga 25 - NEW SEASON OF SAGA!!!!! Wooooo! Have to say I was a little surprised wi the cliffhanger from last season and kept expecting another issue at anytime. Supremely excited, as I should be.

The Goon Once Upon a Hard Time #1 - Another new Goon arc so soon after Occasion for Revenge as well! That mini ended on a great note so i'm very excited for this new run.  :D

Django Zorro #3 - I'll be honest I still haven't got around to reading the second issue yet, but I looooved the first one. Need to do a little catching up.

Weekly Shonen Jump #10 - My Hero Academia joins the line up which is great news! I love this little series. Meanwhile Oda wrote possibly the most messed up chapter in One Piece in the longest time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 February, 2015, 09:43:58 PM
My pull lost is looking a little skinny at the moment, can anyone tell me if EGOs #5 is a decent jumping on point for the series?

And I believe the new Assasination Classroom volume is out this week as well. I'll be picking that up as well, really enjoyed the first volume.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 February, 2015, 09:52:37 PM
Hawk, you're digital right? Just grab EGOs 1 off ComiXology.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 February, 2015, 10:08:29 PM
Your right, five issues isn't that much to catch up on is it! :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 February, 2015, 09:32:47 PM
Eat my Haul. It sure must taste good.

Where to start, where to start. So much great stuff. Well lets start with a couple of endings and a beginning.Winter World 7 saw the series on the brink but this issue but pulled off its best issue by far to see it safe... well except for the fact it seems to be cancelled, an issue 0 and prose novel aside. Curse of Taylor strikes again. As it did with Flash Gordon 8 which ended this series beautifully, well 16 story pages for $3.99 aside - THE CHEEK! Luckily Flash Gordon (King) 1 the follow up series had 20 pages and was almost as much fun. A nice debut even if it did seem to be trying too gard at times it pulled it off.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3 wasn't as bland as 1, nor as good as 2 so we'll see. Everything else was blindin' The Maxx 16 glorious maddness, Hinterkind 15 questing fun, Sex 19 a sticky pleasure, C.O.W.L. 8 atmospheric wonder.

Seriously in any other haul any of um would have been worthy winner of the converted comic of the haul however two comic based gems of almost unknown quality were alos in this bunch. Multiversity Guidebook never has a comic so enjoyed being a comic and so played with the fact. It has however got a lot of well deserved plaudits  elsewhere so comic of the haul goes to They're Not Like Us 2 I said last time that this series seemed like a well trodded road done anew a bit but mainly just done very very well. This issue however goes one better. It takes the cliche down a completely fresh and vital path while still doing it very very well. This is the comic that can replace Nowhere Men. Eric Stephenson should really write more comics!

WHAT A FANTASTIC HAUL!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 February, 2015, 10:30:23 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 08 February, 2015, 09:32:47 PM
Eat my Haul. It sure must taste good.
...
Sex 19 a sticky pleasure,
...
WHAT A FANTASTIC HAUL!

Oh, Colin.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 February, 2015, 10:45:23 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 09 February, 2015, 10:30:23 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 08 February, 2015, 09:32:47 PM
Eat my Haul. It sure must taste good.
...
Sex 19 a sticky pleasure,
...
WHAT A FANTASTIC HAUL!

Oh, Colin.

What? What did I do? What...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 February, 2015, 10:50:30 AM
.....Would you like some kleenex?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 February, 2015, 10:55:54 PM
Anyway, this weeks haul....

Wilds End #6 is set to wrap up what has been a fantastic mini-series. I'll deffinetly be picking up the collected edition as this represents some of DAbnett and INJ's greatest works. Wars Stories #5 should be mire fun but utterly nonsensicle action serials from Garth Ennis. Honestly, thought admitedly not the best thing on the stands it's still a damn good series and I'm enjoying it anyway.

Doctor Who 11th Doctor #8 is highly anticipated on my part. Though I went in with minimal expectations a few mo ths back this has quickly gone on to become a favourite of mine. Doctor Who written well is the best sci-fi around.

Weekly Shonen Jump #11 has a new run of Jump Starts beggining this week Psyren auther Toshiaki Iwashiro returns with a new title Kagamigami. One frustrating scene aside (Psyren was fanservice lite and that scene asn't in the pilot so I canon nly assume this was editorial demand. Fuck) I enjoyed it. But on the other hand MY HERO ACADEMIA CONTINUES TO KICK ARSE!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 10 February, 2015, 10:38:33 PM
DIGITAL PULLS FOR THE WEEK OF 02/11/15

2000 AD 1917 - Finally catching up on January. SAVAGE has turned to complete shit after years of at least being okay, I'm not sure I care about ORLOK at all, ULYSSES SWEET is just kind of there, and JUDGE DREDD DARK JUSTICE is a bit more of a slow burn then I expected. But THE ORDER is the most radical kind of genre mash-up that I love. Kek-w is an under utilized treasure.  Bring back SECOND CITY BLUES!!!

ASTRO CITY 20 - This arc about Quarrel and Crackerjack has been STUPENDOUS.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 269 - Ever since Archie comics jumped up to $3.99 (with no price drop) its been harder and harder to keep up with this title. Its good, but not $4 good. Honestly I've been just keeping up in anticipation for the Summer Mega Man crossover.

TECH JACKET 8 - I'm really digging this series. Great action, great characters, epic scale, and not afraid to surprise the reader.

WILD'S END 6 - Sad that this wonderful series is over.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 11 - Chapter 1 KAGAMIGAMI was EXCELLENT. I'd actually forgotten about the pilot One-Shot last year, and the restart was just as entertaining. Skeevy fanservice bits aside... I really like the main characters, especially since the girl detective appears to be the POV character. I hope this one gets to stick around. MY HERO ACADEMIA is also radical as fuck. I can't believe it took 30 chapters to get added to the line-up. So frustrating.  The rest of the upcoming Jump Start new series previews all look like they have potential.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 February, 2015, 02:56:33 PM
Just the three aside from the prog and meg for me this week, 18/02/15....

Dark Horse Presents 2015 #7 pulls the title back from the brink of dropped thanks to a smashing line up that includes Mignola on Hellboy, McCarthy on Dream Gang, and Aragone on Groo. This is set to be a phenomenal issue indeed. Meanwhile, I get a second helping of Groo this month with Groo Friends and Foes #2. Adored the first issue and slowely coming to adore the series as a whole. Utterly charming.

Meanwhile, in the Weekly Shonen Jump #12 we have two new Jump Start titles. Boys Over Flowers Season 2 is not my kinda shabang but from what i've read it's not really offensive in anyway. I wish it success with it's fanbase is all I can say. Somewhat worryingly Black Clover despite having a strong sense of comedy and timing, feels like just about as generic a shonen series you can get. Kagamigami is rather fun and the fanservice has vanished entirely. So far it's got my vote to stay. My Hero Academia, Toriko, One Piece, and Gakkyu Hotei are all absolutely on fire as well.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 February, 2015, 09:00:33 PM
And i'n the absence of One-Punch Man (sobs) I have discovered Murata has a twitter. And it's amazing! Check out how he draws a T.Rex to look like and blue tit and it's completely believable!

https://mobile.twitter.com/nebu_kuro
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 21 February, 2015, 06:00:27 PM
Latest issue of Batman:Endgam issue 4.

Rather good, but I was a bit lost as it's been a while since I read the previous issue and i've forgotten some of the things that happened.

Also working my way through Nikolai Dante: Love and War. Good stuff so far.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 February, 2015, 08:15:20 PM
I've talked about GMozz's latest work of wonder elsewhere so on with the rest of the haul...

Lets cut to the chase with Dark Horse Presents 7 or 200 if you will, cos its gone, baby gone. Not anywhere near enough in each issue to justify the outlay, with some advert, or half decent shorts, the odd okay ongoing and only the very odd bit of greatness and that with an extra couple of stories with this over-sized issue.DHP is no 2000ad.

I think I need to read Doctor Who 11 #8 I loved last issue but for whatever reason this didn't gell wth me and I honestly think that has more to do with my reading of it and so it deserves another go when it gets the chance. I'm not massive on Garth Ennis' War Stories 5 which I don't know if this isn't about GEnn having War Storied once too often. This ongoing is leaving me very flat to date, but I still remain hopeful GEnn will turn this one around.

Lucky all else is good in the world of haul. There have been two comics of late that have really captured what I love about fun high octane adverture comics one was the recent Parker  n Shaner Flash Gordon series and Cyclops (10) is the other that both brilliant comics seem to have had very short runs justr goes to show how out of touch I am! Damnit!

Lazarus 15 cranks it up to 11, brilliant comic as is FBP 18  but comics of the haul is Autumnlands 4 - I bloomin' love this series... lets hope it lasts!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 February, 2015, 08:23:47 PM
Speaking of DHP, Dark Horse just put every issue, including 200, on sale for .99 cents on their digitial store. I used it as excuse to get caught up with all 7 issues of volume 3.

First issue was a a decent mix. But I'm increasing convinced that Geof Darrow may not actually be that good of a comic creator. Sure his artistic skill is exceptional, but he doesn't really do anything truly interesting with it. Just rehashes the same images over and over again, then calls it a 'story'. I will say the Big Guy & Rusty story was marginally better then the issues of Shaolin Cowboy I read last year.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 February, 2015, 08:26:03 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 22 February, 2015, 08:23:47 PM
Speaking of DHP, Dark Horse just put every issue, including 200, on sale for .99 cents on their digitial store. I used it as excuse to get caught up with all 7 issues of volume 3.


At that price it would be worth keeping up with... not that thats realistic!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 February, 2015, 06:35:11 PM
Yummyyummy comic book day is nearly here again! So looking at my pulls this week....

Zorro/Django #4 looks to be another rollocking good western high-fantasy with plenty of action and superb art courtesy of Esteve Polls. One of my favourite titles in my current pull lust as it doesn't chew on the crossover fodder and just goes for a Two Guns type afair by bringing two western heroes trying to achieve a mutual goal.

Cyber Force #11 kicks off the third arc. I got caught up on a digital sale not long ago after having read the first volume sometime ago. A massivly enjoyable series with some real highquality sci-fi. Meanwhile Doctor Who 12th Doctor #5 looks continue what has been a fantastically fun series and a fine pairing with the 11th Doctor title. Still haven't read either of the 9th or 10th Doctor Titan comics though....

Weekly Shonen Jump #13 gives us Cyborg Roggy and it was.....pretty damn good. Even if the opening chapter did remind me of the first chapter of Fist of the North Star with added glam. So thats good. Plus One-Punch Man returns and has a guarantied chapter next week (!!!!!!!). As I mentioned last week, all the regilar weeklys are on fire.

Assasination Classroom vol.2 continues the insanity of the first and god I'm loveing this piss take of the all too common classroom based manga. Such a brilliant series, in many way's it's manicness makes it to the Jump what Zombo is to the tooth. Thats a good thing by all accounts.

And finaly I get my mits on Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Phantom Blood vol.1. Those colour pages look lovely I might add. Such a shame I have to wait 3 months for the next one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 February, 2015, 08:06:20 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 23 February, 2015, 06:35:11 PM
Zorro/Django #4 looks to be another rollocking good western high-fantasy with plenty of action and superb art courtesy of Esteve Polls. One of my favourite titles in my current pull lust as it doesn't chew on the crossover fodder and just goes for a Two Guns type afair by bringing two western heroes trying to achieve a mutual goal.

I don't know why I wasn't more interested in this its Matt Wagner (isn't it) and I LOVED his Zorro... I guess the whole cross-over thing doesn't work for me but having heard good things about this I might trade it... ouh or I could go digital.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 February, 2015, 08:55:09 PM
It is indeed a Wagner an Tarantino co-writen series. I'd strongly reccomend either picking up the previous issues (I believe, being Boom!, they have decreased in price) or trade waiting. It's good stuff.

And just a side note to this week's My Hero Academia. Endeaver is gonna be the big bad guy. Calling it now. But god this series is FUN!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 24 February, 2015, 11:28:59 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 22 February, 2015, 08:23:47 PM
Speaking of DHP, Dark Horse just put every issue, including 200, on sale for .99 cents on their digitial store. I used it as excuse to get caught up with all 7 issues of volume 3.

First issue was a a decent mix. But I'm increasing convinced that Geof Darrow may not actually be that good of a comic creator. Sure his artistic skill is exceptional, but he doesn't really do anything truly interesting with it. Just rehashes the same images over and over again, then calls it a 'story'. I will say the Big Guy & Rusty story was marginally better then the issues of Shaolin Cowboy I read last year.

Have to disagree with you. Last years Shaolin Cowboy struck me as a very smart play on comics formalism and reader expectation with a unique structure that used the serialised format to construct a unique 'tension'. To summarise:
Issue one - traditional set up
Issue two - wtf all fight no plot development
Issue three - all fight but the 'ending' of it (via numbers reducing) becomes clear
Issue four - massive tension as to who will win and then...

SC 2014 was a great comic and its panel lay outs where, at times, completely conventional and well placed, countering the idea that all Darrow does is tableaux. The very worst you can put at him is that his lines are so rich that you stop the flow of the read to draw it all in but he's hardly unique in that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 26 February, 2015, 08:21:30 PM
Went to Smith's and picked up titans uk doctor who comic
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 March, 2015, 09:41:10 AM
So much good stuff this week...

Steven Universe #8 - Though I will admit i'm a little behind on. Still have the last two issues stored on my cloud. Dunno why I always leave it to last as it's a bloody fun series and very episodic.
Rat God #2 - Continues in horrifying fashion. Actually was the first thing i read this week as I really dug the first issue. Dat cover....
Godzilla Rulers of Earth #21 - God I looove this bonkers series! Say what you will about the Toho kaiju movies but they are always entertaining and this feels just like one.
Shadow Show #4 - Ray Bradbury tribute series continues. Art wise I felt this was the weakest so far but the writing is still spot on.
Star Trek/Planet of the Apes #3 - Felt like ages since the last issue and I think I need to re-read them. Looks great fun as per.
Big Man Plans #1 - Eric Powell's a busy man ATM, isn't he! Between this, The Goon and Big Trouble in Little China my pull list is full of Powell silliness. Which is a good thing. Anyway, this new series is kind of a crime thriller with extra slapstick violence.
EGOS #6 - Got caught up with the trade and the previous issue and it's thumping good stuff. I want to say it reminds me a little of Terraformers but it's way more classy...
Saga #26 - Are we to assume The Brand is non-binary or is s/he just androgynous? Anyway, digging Saga once again. Love it.
Doctor Who 11th Doctor #9 - I'm loving this series! Watching Jones decent into madness is hilarious. Dare I say it's better than the TV series right now?
Weekly Shonen Jump #14 - Undecided and unimpressed with Battle Satellite. Conversly Black Clover has really grown on me and Cyborg Roggy (despite being somewhat akin to Hi-Fi Clusters) is kicking serious arse. Of the five titles in this Jump Start line up, Kagamigami and Cyborg Roggy have my vote to stay, with Black Clover as a 'See how it goes' title.

Titles i'm deliberating on:
Con Job #1
Halogen #1
Neverboy #1
Robert Heinlens Citizen of the Galaxy #1
Descender #1
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 05 March, 2015, 11:02:19 AM
Descender is very pretty but it has that Image issue one problem of having to set alot up first before we begin properly
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 05 March, 2015, 03:57:54 PM
Quote from: IronGraham on 05 March, 2015, 11:02:19 AM
Descender is very pretty but it has that Image issue one problem of having to set alot up first before we begin properly

True. They should have released issue 2 first   :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 March, 2015, 07:18:48 PM
Herm....I'll have to see if it's worth adding to the pull list at some point.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 March, 2015, 12:27:03 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 04 March, 2015, 09:41:10 AM

Rat God #2 - Continues in horrifying fashion. Actually was the first thing i read this week as I really dug the first issue. Dat cover....


On the contrary, (despite typically luscious Corben artwork) I found the first issue quite confusing, and dropped it.

This week I've ordered;

Miracleman 16, the final issue by The Original Writer, also my last. I gather that Marvel are re-launching the series for Gaiman's run (reprint and the new material), but this will be a trade wait for me.
Crossed + 100 3, which has been quite intriguing so far.

Next week;

Ragnarok 4, seems to have been as age since the last one, but likely worth the wait. Simonson is crafting a very fine tale here IMO.
Howard The Duck 1, which I'm purchasing on the back of reading the excellent Marvel collected edition recently. It's being written by Chip Zdarsky (artist on Sex Criminals), so I've no idea what to expect.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 March, 2015, 02:03:15 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 06 March, 2015, 12:27:03 PM

Miracleman 16, the final issue by The Original Writer, also my last. I gather that Marvel are re-launching the series for Gaiman's run (reprint and the new material), but this will be a trade wait for me.


The only problem with trading waiting Miracleman is its still as ball crunchingly poor value. I'm waiting... for something else. it would seem now. I'm sure at some point Marvel will release it in a reasonably priced package.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 06 March, 2015, 02:24:42 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 March, 2015, 02:03:15 PM
The only problem with trading waiting Miracleman is its still as ball crunchingly poor value. I'm waiting... for something else. it would seem now. I'm sure at some point Marvel will release it in a reasonably priced package.

Pricey from Marvel, but wow, the Eclipse collections are funny money (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracleman-Olympus-Alan-Moore/dp/1560600802/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1425651439&sr=8-16&keywords=Miracleman). Had no idea. Will look at my old collections differently now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 March, 2015, 07:54:28 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 06 March, 2015, 02:24:42 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 March, 2015, 02:03:15 PM
The only problem with trading waiting Miracleman is its still as ball crunchingly poor value. I'm waiting... for something else. it would seem now. I'm sure at some point Marvel will release it in a reasonably priced package.

Pricey from Marvel, but wow, the Eclipse collections are funny money (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracleman-Olympus-Alan-Moore/dp/1560600802/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1425651439&sr=8-16&keywords=Miracleman). Had no idea. Will look at my old collections differently now.

Oh yeah they've been going for silly money for years now. Always find it interesting when stuff gets reissued often the older volumes don't deflat in price. Go figure.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 March, 2015, 10:01:43 PM
More comics.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 4 is part of a six issue mini, which means I'll not drop it and at least it'll get a re-read before getting dispatched. Which is just what 12th Doctor Who 1 - 5 needs as I've been losing a grip with this one over the last couple of months. I suspect re-read will straighten all that though. 11th Doctor Who 9 shows quite wonderfully who this series needs no such thing to convince me its great, as well its great.

Winter World 0 should have been longer, looking forward to the mini in afew months now. Hinterkind 16 makes me think some plot points may be rushed as this title heads towards the end of its Vertigo run. Really hope it doesn't screw up too much and that Edginton can find a new home for the series. Sex 20 is another great part of this series I hope last out and not shoot its bolt too soon.

They're Not Like Us 3 is the third issue and surely the third straight best in haul. The only bad thing about this title is it makes me miss Nowhere Men all the more
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tombo on 07 March, 2015, 10:41:35 PM
Wait, Hinterkind's been cancelled?  When was that announced?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 07 March, 2015, 11:21:20 PM
Well at least this means I can buy the collected editions soon enough without worrying about it being ongoing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 March, 2015, 06:40:41 AM
Quote from: Tombo on 07 March, 2015, 10:41:35 PM
Wait, Hinterkind's been cancelled?  When was that announced?

The May solicitations alas

QuoteHINTERKIND #18


Written by IAN EDGINTON

Art by FRANCESCO TRIFOGLI

Cover by MARGUERITE SAUVAGE

On sale MAY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS • FINAL ISSUE

The west coast is at war and the day of the dragon is at hand. Old enemies are confronted and new alliances forged. It could be the end of everything or a new beginning for both human and Hinterkind. The fate of the green world rests on the shoulders of Prosper Monday, dragon rider.

There is hope. I was speaking to Ian Edlington at Thought Bubble in November and he said he had loads planed and as it was creator owned he could move it if DC did cancel it. So fingers crossed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tombo on 08 March, 2015, 11:22:32 AM
That's a shame, I've been enjoying the series.  Hope someone else picks it up soon.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 08 March, 2015, 01:42:11 PM
Suiciders #1 seems to be very reminiscent of the backup strips in DC's long-cancelled New 52 fantasy title Sword of Sorcery, as rather than put faith in risk a female-fronted book in the mainstream market, the second half of each issue was usually padded-out with some generic and uber-blokeish fantasy/sci-fi filler which was typically a mash-up of popular elements of contemporary male-oriented culture (Beowulf was a mish-mash of RPG games like Fallout and Skyrim, for instance), but it looks like they're finally getting around to publishing things from the leftover drawer after that title bit the dust and Vertigo was retooled as an IP farm for tv/movie properties in the wake of a mass exodus of talent to Image.
It's probably the kind of thing you'd see in 2000ad during a lean period when you're only buying it for Dredd, and while all this likely sounds like a slight on writer/artist Lee Bermejo, I enjoyed the first issue bastardisation of Escape From Los Angeles and The Running Man fair enough even if it's a bit over the place.  Some of the elements are looking dated (reality tv, pro wrestling characters, walled cities, LA cits addicted to cosmetic surgery), but for me that just lends things a quaint charm, and the overall effect is reminiscent of a eurocomic outing, so the trade collection might be worth a sniff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 March, 2015, 03:50:16 PM
Quote from: Tombo on 08 March, 2015, 11:22:32 AM
That's a shame, I've been enjoying the series.  Hope someone else picks it up soon.
Maybe in the Meg?  ;)

Anyway, after last weeks huge haul it's just a few titles this week....

Big Trouble in Little China #9 - Feels like months since the last issue of this and all. Jack has once again landed himself in the shit, and i'm glad that this series has been solicited for a while to come yet.

Godzilla Cataclysm (GN) - I missed out on tis series in favour of the ongoing Rulers of Earth series. Let's see what all the fuss is about then.

Howard the Duck #1 - I've been anticipating this. In the righ hands Howards adventures can be utterly delightful and much mire in tune it my taste's than anyhing else Marvel produce. Can Zdarsky and Quinones deliver?

War Stories #6 - Though the first three or so where fantastic little war tales the last few i've found somewhat lacking. Still a damn fun comic, just not as good as I know it can be.

Weekly Shonen Jump #15 - I think the Dressrosa arc has started to out stay it's welcome. One Piece is still a fun series, but it's not been the high light of the Jump for months now. Off Doflamingo and move on I say.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 March, 2015, 10:11:06 PM
Hang on.....WTF is going on in this months Blue Exorcist? I thought Shima defected to the Illuminate but was actually a double agent? How can he just waltz back into the main crew without Lucifer objecting?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Recrewt on 11 March, 2015, 10:25:55 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 March, 2015, 02:03:15 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 06 March, 2015, 12:27:03 PM

Miracleman 16, the final issue by The Original Writer, also my last. I gather that Marvel are re-launching the series for Gaiman's run (reprint and the new material), but this will be a trade wait for me.


The only problem with trading waiting Miracleman is its still as ball crunchingly poor value. I'm waiting... for something else. it would seem now. I'm sure at some point Marvel will release it in a reasonably priced package.


Yeah, I managed to pick up a few miracleman comics cheap and whilst I did find some of the additional content interesting/amusing they definitely went overboard with the filler.  Perhaps one day they will do the decent thing and release the original writer stuff in its own tpb.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 March, 2015, 08:55:43 PM
18/03/15

The Grievous Journey of Ichabod Azrael and his conspiciously long title #1 - I gosh dang miss this series in the prog and seeinf as I missed it the first time it came around back in 2010 (?) I figuered I good re-read was on the cards. Just one of my absolute favourites from the House of Tharg, but is it me or was the series slightly less trippy in it's early days?

Dark Horse Presents 2014 #8 - I do have to admit i'm only picking this up for Groo and Dream Team by this point, but as loong as these two stick around I wont be dropping the title till then.

Groo Friends and Foes #3 - The joy continues! Groo has wormed his way into my heart alongside such other loveable goons as Dr and Quinch and Gintoki and at the moment it's Aragones ability to comstruct a likeable protag and a wildly silly high fantasy that is keeping me entertained.

Star Trek/ Planet of the Apes #4 - Hurtles towards it's conclusion. Hugley enjoyable and really get's me in the mood the watch some classic Trek again.

Red One #1 - This one has me a little cautious. Previews showed stonking good art but synopses suggested something unsavoury. But it's Xavier Dorison, I loooved SPOOKS, so i'll give it the two issues before I cast judgement.

Spread #6 - Who like's gore? Do you like gore? I love gore....Yeah, Spread is good fun.

Tuki Save the Humans #3 - How long has it been since the last issue again?  :D

Doctor Who the 12th Doctor #6 - Interest wavering, come on Williams I mnow you can keep me invested!

Weekly Shonen Jump #16 - I've already expressed my dissapointment in Gakkyu Hottei. Sadly this bitter taste ruined what was other wise another good issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 22 March, 2015, 08:40:38 PM
I'm going to violate the core concept of this thread by just talking about what I'm getting at the moment, regardless of whether there's an issue out this week.
Quote from: Link Prime on 06 March, 2015, 12:27:03 PM
Ragnarok 4, seems to have been as age since the last one, but likely worth the wait. Simonson is crafting a very fine tale here IMO.

I think I got the first issue of Ragnarok in some Comixology giveaway and it was the one that stood head and shoulders above everything else. I've been really enjoying the series. There are some really cool little between panel moments and, so far, it has taken care to make each issue have enough story to satisfy in itself as well as furthering the ongoing narrative. Really makes me want to get hold of Simonson's old Thor stuff.

Conversely, I think Autumnlands is for the chop but I'll give it until the end of the first storyline to decide. I got the first one after seeing it bigged up on here and was a bit underwhelmed. It's not bad, but neither is it anything special and, as anthropomorphic fiction goes, it seems a more Sylvanian Families than Watership Down. Plus I didn't like main character being a whining dog.

I thought I'd learnt my lesson about Pete Milligan's modern work not being for me but hope springs eternal, so I've still got two issues of The Names to look forward to. It's a kind of techno thriller about economic manipulation with a couple of decent ideas but unfortunately none of the verve and flair of vintage Milligan.

Crossed +100 has been discussed elsewhere. It's an enjoyable comic but not earth-shattering.

Surprised to have seen almost no mention of Grant Morrison's current series on here.

Annihilator is almost Morrison by numbers: writer as protagonist; broken relationship with his ex; paradoxical enemies pursuing each other across daft backgrounds with cool technobabble; possible mental condition which calls into question whether any of it is really happening; the only thing missing is a cat. However, it's still pretty enjoyable and the whole thing is elevated considerably by Frazer Irving's art. Each issue has at least one stunning page on a par with this:
(http://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/annihilator.jpg)

Only two issues into Nameless, but it already seems to be the most fun thing old Grant's produced since Seaguy. It's the not unfamiliar Morrison mix of esoteric mysticism, sci-fi trappings and deliberately weird things which would only spoil the ride if they were explained too soon. This wont be to everyone's taste but the part that really makes it stand out for me is it's foul-mouthed, uneponymous hero. His cunt-ridden dialogue is so authentically Scottish it makes me laugh just thinking about it. Like the Mirror Master from Animal Man (?) but with the Frankie Boyle filter turned up.

The art from Chris Burnham is quite stunning too. Interesting to see that he's followed Grant from Batman onto this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 March, 2015, 09:09:05 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 22 March, 2015, 08:40:38 PM
Really makes me want to get hold of Simonson's old Thor stuff.

Yeah know what you mean. His Thor is one of the bigger gaps in my reading. Especially when you consider what a big fan of his art I am. Must get around to putting that right at some point, and as like you I'm lovin' Ragnarok this might be the time.

QuoteSurprised to have seen almost no mention of Grant Morrison's current series on here.

I'm hanging for trades on GMozz's mini... though I'm still to get around to getting... was it called Happiness?

You should come play here more often sir.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 23 March, 2015, 01:08:41 AM
Bateman  pretty good Joker story, but I'm gonna need to reread it together. I'm finding the story-telling a bit disjointed, and my memory isn't that great remembering what happened from month to month.

Chrononauts.
Okay story. Annoying characters.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 March, 2015, 08:21:25 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 22 March, 2015, 08:40:38 PM

I think I got the first issue of Ragnarok in some Comixology giveaway and it was the one that stood head and shoulders above everything else. I've been really enjoying the series. There are some really cool little between panel moments and, so far, it has taken care to make each issue have enough story to satisfy in itself as well as furthering the ongoing narrative. Really makes me want to get hold of Simonson's old Thor stuff.


I wholeheartedly agree Cosh, and the 4th issue has cemented it as one of my current favourites.

I've read a bit of Simonson's Thor, sporadically, but would really like to pick up the entire run.
Collections on Amazon are a bit pricey mind.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 March, 2015, 05:45:11 PM
25/03/15

Goon Once Upon a Hard Time #2: Eric Powell just lets everything go to shit in this issue with an issue written like a H.G.Wells and Goon isn't actualy doing much besides being cross analysed by Powell....until the last few pages.

Grindhouse (Drive In Bleed Out) #3: Whats this? A Blacksploitation comic? And it's a sequel to the Wasp Woman comic from last year? Eeeyyyy?!

Django/Zorro #5: Matt Wagner is a weiter strongly growing on me, and the quality of this series has bumped the Grendel collections a little further up my to purchase list. Ah, so many comics so little money.

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #22: Goro-feckin'-saurus. Kangaro T-rex. My favourite kaiju. Has finally entered te series in a flurry of a limbs and gore. Looovely!

Doctor Who 11th Doctor #10: Oh this was so much fun! Having the Doctor place his faith in his companion isn't a new concept, indeed it's the most common plot device between the relationship. But I love it how, in this instance, Alice is the only level headed one as Jones is slowly losing his senses and ARC is a bit of a wimp. Also it's cool we actualy have a four person TARDIS team for a change.

Weekly Shonen Jump #17: Food Wars! has settled into a nice place for me. It provides a brief respite from all the action titles, has nice art and the meta humour is very self aware. My Hero Academia also tell's the other creaters how to host multiple battles at once without drawing it out for two years 'looks at One Piece'.

I think i'll write some full reviews for Godzilla, Doctor Who, and Weekly Shonen Jump in a bit as I have a lot more to say about these tree can I can say right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 28 March, 2015, 08:08:44 AM
Quote from: Mardroid on 23 March, 2015, 01:08:41 AM
Bateman  pretty good Joker story, but I'm gonna need to reread it together. I'm finding the story-telling a bit disjointed, and my memory isn't that great remembering what happened from month to month.

Bateman? Only NOW I notice this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 March, 2015, 09:49:22 PM
This haul should have been better than it was, but some stonking titles had a little faulter here and there, nothing major (in most cases) but enough to take the sheen off.

Mind Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 5 hasn't had too much sheen to begin with. I'll see this one through and see how it holds up read as one. War Stories 6 continues this once great series (i.e. when it was Battlefields) run of mediocrity. Flash Gordon 2 I think was a pretty poor comic, but by heck for whatever reason I really enjoyed it. Cyclops 11 has been a brilliant series, alas this issue suffered from that oh so familiar problem, that of having to wrap up in a hurry, there a crossover on the way so however good this was it needs to get on with getting out.

Little Nemo Return to Slumberland 4 wraps up this series ... well it wraps up. Its been okay and I'll re-read before passing judgement. 12th Doctor Who 6 has been hovering on the brink, just as the art takes a dip, the story takes a climb, one day it'll get it all sorted I hope. 11th Doctor Who 10 does do it all, wonderful art, great story, brilliant.

Multiversity 8 is so meta it can't possibly be read on its own, well it can but it simply begs to be read with the rest. I'm pretty sure its stonking, its certainly one of the boldest most imaginative ones I've read ... but I need to make time to read it in context.

Tuki 3 has taken an age to arrive and it cranks up the fun. FBP 19 felt utterly, disappointingly unFBP as I set up what I think will be its climax. C.O.W.L. 9 as so wonderfully C.O.W.L. Ragnarak 4 was Simonson at his best. They're Not Like Us 4 was quite brilliant, as the whole series has been, if you aren't reading this series you bloody well should be. I think giving it book of the haul will become cliche, so I'll reserve that for Autumnlands 5 or Invisible Republic 1 a nice built to the end of the formers first arc and a cracking first issue, you should be reading both of these too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 April, 2015, 09:52:18 PM
Woohoo! New comic books! Well naturally the jumping on prog is the highlight, but woooow their is some competition.  :D

Empowered Unchained vol.1: I am never able to decide if Adam Warrens art is a satire of casual mysogyny in comic books or ACTUAL mysogyny in a comic book, but by god it's a funny old series is Empowered! Glad it's back.

Rat God #3: More freaky creepy stuff from Richard Corden as the Rat God cult plots it's sinister scheme of murder and destruction.

The Maxx #17: Things are getting dicey, even by this series standards. Utterly bonkers from page to page and I can never tell when it's a dream or reality. Or is it all a dream, god I hope not....

Shadow Show #5: Wraps up the tribute in style, illustrated this time by Alice Hauffman. I have to say, i've really enjoyed this series, even if it hasn't been uniformly been fantastic. Will read very well collected.

EGO's #7: Continues to be phenomenal. I'm so glad I gave this series a chance. Reads like Terraformers spliced with The Incal. Good stuff!

War Stories #7: ....Meh?

Weekly Shonen Jump #18: WTF happened in Toriko this week?  :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 April, 2015, 04:58:02 PM
A few good things to look forward to this week, but i'm sure i'm not the only one rejoicing at the news that Copperhead is back.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 April, 2015, 12:20:51 AM
Astro City, Copperhead, Saga, Transformers v GI Joe... yeah its looking like a pretty good week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 08 April, 2015, 07:29:43 PM
Slim pickins for me this week, but next week is Archie-tastic:

Sabrina 2 (Will we forgive the 6 month hiatus between issue 1 and 2? Course we will. This was a break-through hit for me in 2014, I adored every blood soaked gothic horror panel of it).
Archie Vs Predator 1 (Groundskeeper Willie voice: Ye hearrrd me).
Crossed +100 4 (Moore's take on this has been quite good so far, just not what I was expecting. Actually, I don't know what I was expecting. As an aside, I recently devoured all 4 volumes of Spurrier's excellent 'Wish You Were Here', and am eagerly awaiting his stint on this, beginning in issue 7).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 April, 2015, 08:18:21 PM
Good solid week for pick up's.....

Re-Animator #1: Their have been a lot of comic book spin-off's for the classic movie, but this one has piqued my interest more than most. It's written by Keith Davidson and illustrated by Randy Valiente, both of whom had very good runs on the Dynamite Army of Darkness comic, so I feel this title is in good hands.

Star Trek / Planet of the Apes #5: The crossover draws to a close and once again i'll re-iterator the sentiment I've had throughout. Though not mandatory reading, it's damn good fun.

Big Man Plans #2: The first one was ultra violent as hell and grim too boot. Hope this issue kicks in with the Powell charm a little bit more.

Copperhead #6: 'Inaudible noises of joy' It's back! With a new case! I'm so very excited!

Saga #27: Marko just can't catch a break, can he? Series continues to be a joy but somewhat less of a joy than it was in previous arcs.Though I do like where the revolution story line is going.

Assassination Classroom vol.3: Oh goody goody goody! One of my favorite silly shonen series! Completely fruit loopy and enjoyable as hell. Very much looking forward to it.

Weekly Shonen Jump #19: So Gakkyu Hottei hasn't been axed QUITE yet? Ok then, was sure the last few weeks where setting it up for a quick bail out but their you go.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 09 April, 2015, 10:07:58 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 08 April, 2015, 08:18:21 PM
Big Man Plans #2: The first one was ultra violent as hell and grim too boot. Hope this issue kicks in with the Powell charm a little bit more.


Obviously not been reading recent Goon
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 April, 2015, 10:10:59 AM
Quote from: IronGraham on 09 April, 2015, 10:07:58 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 08 April, 2015, 08:18:21 PM
Big Man Plans #2: The first one was ultra violent as hell and grim too boot. Hope this issue kicks in with the Powell charm a little bit more.


Obviously not been reading recent Goon
That's the thing, I have been, and the series still retains a lot of the black humor and slap stick that prevailed in early run's. Big Man Plans lacked the dead pan humor in it's first issue, but it was still a cracking first issue none the less.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 April, 2015, 08:03:11 PM
Its not the size its whats been done with it. Small haul by and large touching all the right spots.

Cyclops 12 is both a delight and a surprising trimuph. Up to issue 10 this series built itself into one of my favourites, then alas last issue was stunningly rushed conclusion to the ongoing series to make way for part 10 of a cross-over I know nowt about, but you know what I',m now tempted to buy the trade of 'Black Vortex' (the afore mentioned cross-over) to see what happens - well done them did not expect that to happen!

Copperhead 6 starts a new arc and its a steady start, and all the stronger for it. Its building the town and developing the townfolk and teasing their relationships - good steady - in the best possible sense - start.

Li'l Depressed Boy 4 tells us 'Supposed to be there, too' will only be 5 issues long, which is a shame as this series only fault is you don't get much per issue, mind what you do get is brilliant.

As of course is The Maxx 17... brilliant... I think... God I love how I don't get what the hell is going on. I piece things together and have crafted my own story and speculate with excitment how when I read it back I get something entirely different from it, and the next time, and the next... I comic that will give you as much as you can put in. Superb.

Finally the best of a great tiny bunch is War Stories 7, this is the Ennis War Stories I was expecting, that the first 6 issues simply haven't delievered, this, this right here is why I hung around.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 April, 2015, 06:28:38 PM
Nice couple of titles this week...

Dark Horse Presents 2014 #9: Both the Groo mini-series and Dream Gang continue to be the pulling points for the title as the mad mixture of the two make for a very palatable read. I hope Dream Gang get's collected at some point as I would like it next to the Milligan and McCarthy HC.

Groo Friends and Foes #4: We meet Arcadio, a thinly veiled Conan parody (very fitting so soon after the crossover) and hilarity ensues. Still one of the highlights of my pull list, an utter joy.

Django/ Zorro #6: Races to it's conclusion (one month away) as the two leads switch places, with Django becoming the notorious masked hero. Utterly brilliant stuff.

Both The 11th Doctor #11 and The 12th Doctor #7 are highly enjoyable also, though slightly less so than previous weeks.

Weekly Shonen Jump #20: 3 chapters of Black Clover to play catch up. Somewhat predictable, especially against My Hero Academia which has a similar structure but handles it very differently. That being said, I am quite enjoying it. Though I wish that one Witch would put some cloth's on at some point.

Plus two volumes of Charleys War, a volume of Attack on Titan and and volume of Monster. Happy times!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 24 April, 2015, 09:52:07 AM
Only a few this week....

Grindhouse and The Fly both get put on trade waiting list. Grindhouse certainly reads better that way and The Fly didn't really grab my attention in the first issue.

Godzilla Rulers of Earth #23: Another superb issue of old style kaiju action, this time King Ceaser and Moguere give each other a hiding. Pure eye candy but it's oh so fun. Can't believe the series is nearly two years old now!

The Maxx Maxximized #18: Mr. Gone is one of the endearing features about the series, being a completely dysfuntional and usseless excuse for a villein it's his distant relationship with Sara that is the most interesting aspect of him.

Weekly Shonen Jump #21: World Trigger hit's the big 100! Very nice to see it's still ticking a long, esspecialy as it's perfectly seicable between heavier series. Like My Hero Academia, which ramps up the pressure this week with a pretty nasty back story, once again brilliantly integrated into the flowing narrative. Both are stories if the week for me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 April, 2015, 10:26:10 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 24 April, 2015, 09:52:07 AM

The Maxx Maxximized #18: Mr. Gone is one of the endearing features about the series, being a completely dysfuntional and usseless excuse for a villein it's his distant relationship with Sara that is the most interesting aspect of him.


As those of you who like to lavish time on this my favourite (well its in my top 5) of threads will know I too dig The Maxx, you crazy ol' title you, BUT just as the comic itself leaves me more than a little baffled so does its schedule. I mean I know its being re-coloured and so work is being done, BUT sometimes it skips months, sometimes it seems to double ship in a month. I mean if there was ever a book you'd think would ship on a regular schedule its a reprint comic right?

Oh and you may have notice elsewhere but there's a 50% EVERYTHING sale at Dark Horse digital store!

https://digital.darkhorse.com/ (https://digital.darkhorse.com/)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 April, 2015, 01:40:57 PM
Naruto's back this week........'sigh'

At least it wont be forever.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 April, 2015, 02:11:44 PM
I'm really hoping a fresh start might make me not hate Naruto. I actually kind of liked the final chapter of Naruto with all the next gen characters. So if it follows that... I might not bash my face into a wall.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 April, 2015, 04:27:29 PM
Well I got the new Jump far earlier than ussual and devoured it. Naruto was....actualy quite good so, Kishimoto, don't waist this chance!

Elsewhere Black Clover seem's to be going somewhere, My Hero Academia is pulling no punches, and Toriko brings the current arc to a close, monkey balls and all! Next week we have the two good monthlies (Seraph and Exorcist) and a few extras. Hoping for. Battle Tendency preview as I really want to see the quality of the scans on that one....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 April, 2015, 12:00:32 AM
Right good haul this week...

Big Trouble in Little China #10: Only in an Powell sequel comic to a John Carpenter movie will you find Kurt Russel having a game of cards with a samurai, a barbarian, and a slug cowboy in the spirit world.

Steven Universe The Greg Universe special: Greg's been getting a lot of screen time on the TV series right now, with his back story and how he came to meet the crystal gems being fleshed out. Here we see more of the escapades following this meeting.

Gantz vol.35: Heading towards end game as the alien race intent of universal purging begins to shatter it's agreement with humanity and the Gantz team are faced with their final mission.

Red One #2: The first issue left me a little bit wanting, but hopefully this one will set my mind at ease...or not. Either way, it's no Long John Silver.

Spread #7: Our resident art droid, Kyle Strahm, steps aside to let a guest artist take his place for an issue. Just the one I hope! As Kyle's art is the biggest pull on the series for me. Lovely stuff as always.

Vertigo Quarterly SFX: Last years Vertigo quarterly was a very mixed bag, but anthologies are always worth a try because you can often find new talent that way, or a crater your unfamiliar with.

War Stories #8: I'm liking this story, seem's to strike much more at the core to what these serials are supposed to be about to me than others have.

Dorohedoro vol.13: 'Inaudible screaming noises' So, so sad that this is wrapping up within the next few volumes. What a bizarre sci-fi tale and no mistake.

Weekly Shonen Jump #22: Off next week (save for the monthlies), so savoring the taste. In fact, I REALLY enjoyed this first chapter of the Naruto mini. That's quite something. Especially after two years of rolling my eyes at the series as a whole.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 May, 2015, 09:40:25 PM
My comics bring all the nerds to the yard
I've read them, they're better than yours


Well most of them anyway. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 6 ends this series and was just about good enough to make me look forward to reading this disappointing mini at some point in the hope it works better as a whole.

Multiversity 2 also brings the series to an end and this one I loved, but haven't really got a clue how it all works, but I'm very much looking forward to reading it as a whole to find out. Same could be said for The Maxx 18 how can something so confusing be so good. Does this make things clearer... errr dunno, but I'm lovin' not knowin' and one day when I read it all back I'm sure I'll have a whole new wonderful dunno. I don't even think in this case its that I'm not smart enough for this comic. I think that its so utterly personal you just have to relax about finding Sam Keith's meaning and just find your own. Its big enough and good enough to allow you to do that.

Flash Gordon 3 confuses me in a different way. I wonder how a comic like this I can possibly like, its rubbish right... yet its not and having very recently finished the third volume of Alex Raymond's Sunday strips (of Flash Gordon that is) I've realised quite how masterful it actually is. Its taken that exotic, breakneck format from those early stories and imbuded them with new characters and sensibilities and while it dances so very closely with not working at all, it somehow pulls it off.What a fascinating comic this is, if not in and of itself, it is just a mindless fun bit of adventure bunkum filled with great characters bunching off each other in Sci-fi nonsense.

Elsewhere Hinterkind 17 sets up its conclusion (alas) very nicely, 12th Doc 7 continues being better with this arc in story if not art and 11th Doc 11 continues being plain good even if the art is  not for me. Fade Out 5 makes me want to talk more about comics that need to be read back when the story is done and Resident Alien 0 shows that even when you have read the stories before the return of this wonderful series is still an absolute delight. Invisible Republic 2 doesn't quite hold the heights of the first issue but is still very good, hope people are getting behind this book, which I suspect is flying under many's radar. Lazarus 16 is a nice little one off before the big stuff starts next time I suspect.

That leaves book of the Haul to They're Not like Us 5, except that's become a cliche as I said last time (please all of you buy this book to make sure it doesn't suffer the Colin Cancellation Curse) so I'll give it to War Stories 8 instead for being the story that confirms, after two duffers that Garth Ennis is still the master of the compelling war story. Thanks for getting back to that Mr Ennis. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 May, 2015, 01:41:16 PM
See below, in that very post below (or above I have my account set up so new posts appear on top of the old, I'm funny like that) I mention The Colin Cancellation Curse - well guess what's bloody well struck again... yes of course that very bloody curse. Now C.O.W.L. has been cancelled apparently. Bloody hell, how annoying.

Poor Fungus, he even has (had?) his avatar here as a support for the book. Its been bloody great but alas after issue 11 will be no more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 May, 2015, 02:19:31 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 May, 2015, 01:41:16 PM
The Colin Cancellation Curse

Just don't rub the latest issue of Afterlife with Archie against your tummy, eh?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 May, 2015, 02:44:57 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 05 May, 2015, 02:19:31 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 May, 2015, 01:41:16 PM
The Colin Cancellation Curse

Just don't rub the latest issue of Afterlife with Archie against your tummy, eh?

Arh but I do like that a lot (after your recommendation (it was you right) - so thanks again) so all delays are almost certainly my self-obsessed fault too!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 May, 2015, 03:14:28 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 May, 2015, 02:44:57 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 05 May, 2015, 02:19:31 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 May, 2015, 01:41:16 PM
The Colin Cancellation Curse

Just don't rub the latest issue of Afterlife with Archie against your tummy, eh?

Arh but I do like that a lot (after your recommendation (it was you right) - so thanks again) so all delays are almost certainly my self-obsessed fault too!

Yep, it was, and that nicely segues to my only non-Thrill Powered comic purchase this week;
Afterlife with Archie issue 8.
Again, a long delay since the previous issue- but I ain't one to complain when the quality is this good.

Looks like this will be a bit of a homage to 'The Shining'; http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/afterlife-with-archie-8-archie-comics-2015
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bad City Blue on 07 May, 2015, 02:27:15 PM
Just read issue one of Secret Wars...

Jonathan Hickman once again confuses the fuck out of me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 07 May, 2015, 03:37:55 PM
This is what happens when a story that's actually the conclusion to a lengthy and interminable run gets marketed as the start of a standalone event.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 07 May, 2015, 04:10:33 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 May, 2015, 01:41:16 PM
See below, in that very post below (or above I have my account set up so new posts appear on top of the old, I'm funny like that) I mention The Colin Cancellation Curse - well guess what's bloody well struck again... yes of course that very bloody curse. Now C.O.W.L. has been cancelled apparently. Bloody hell, how annoying.

Poor Fungus, he even has (had?) his avatar here as a support for the book. Its been bloody great but alas after issue 11 will be no more.

No. 11, eh? Bugger. C.O.W.L. has/had a great feel to it and blended the (mild) superheroics with the 'real world' in a very cool way. Great characterisation, great style, a depth to it borne out of its long history prior to publication. I don't get along with 'real world superheroes' in movies, but in comics they can sing. It's a better fit. I think the issue v. trade debate appeared in the back pages of C.O.W.L., and I can't help feeling the lack of issue sales hurt books. As in kill them. I know some people dispute that, perhaps publishers too, but that doubt remains.

I'd like to chip in on this thread - Adventurer/Hawk/Colin keep it intriguing - but my 'new comics' go unread and frankly, pile up. Multiversity is being well-received? Yeah, yet to start on that pile...

Avatar Curse Lad
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 07 May, 2015, 04:45:45 PM
Well I would talk about my haul this week...if I had had time to read anything from it let alone remember what I'm due. Too busy diving all day!

I will say though, C.O.W.L.S is being added to my to buy pile. Such strong praise can not go unnoticed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 May, 2015, 08:32:09 AM
Well last week was an eccentric mix and no mistake....

Con Job gets dropped i'm afraid. The first two issues didn't grab me that much, but I mig consider a collected edition ine day...

Rat God #4 continues to be superbly creepy, eerie and all round unsettling horror fair with some truely fantastic and suitable art from Richard Corben. Horror is my favourite genre in comics, and this has the potential to sit up as one of the greats.

Descender #3 is still a resoundingly meh sci-fi series. But....the cliffhangers are always so good! They convince me to read the next issue of promises that have yet to be fullfiled, and maybe i'll give it another month before considering a drop....

Rocket Girl #6 is baaaack! I nabbed the collected edition recently and it changed my persoective on the series. It reads much better as a collected run than in individual issues, indeed it's superb sci-fi comicery! I might skip this, but continue to buy it monthly until a fair few have stacked up and then binge on it. Sad that I dropped it in the first place, TBH!

Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan was on Golden week, so no weekly chapters (plus World Trigger will be off for a second week) but we got Blue Exorcist and Seraph of the End, so that good! Seraph has really taken my liking recently, but the twist at the end of this chapter was so out of left field....i'm just....WHAT?!

Jojos Bizarre Adventure Phantom Blood vol. 2 and 3 both got delivered this week, clearing the decks for Battle Tendency in August. Two volumes, over a thousand pages, colour art and in hard back. £15 of Old school manga. Glorious!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 May, 2015, 10:03:58 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 12 May, 2015, 08:32:09 AM
Rocket Girl #6 is baaaack! I nabbed the collected edition recently and it changed my persoective on the series. It reads much better as a collected run than in individual issues, indeed it's superb sci-fi comicery! I might skip this, but continue to buy it monthly until a fair few have stacked up and then binge on it. Sad that I dropped it in the first place, TBH!

Yeah funnily enough I have very similar feelings about this. At the Issue 3 cut off point I try to give all new series I add to my pull list this hung onto by the barest margins. Something was nagging at me, I did really want to know what was going to happen, so I went back and re-read the first three issues before culling and by heck it sang then. It really does benefit from reading multiple issues. Which isn't really a good thing, the singles need to hold up, BUT its very very good when read as one. Maybe I should have started to get this in trade but for whatever reason I'm sticking with the floppies and if needs be I'll do re-reads at the end of arcs.

Very good story indeed, if not always a great comic, if that makes sense.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 13 May, 2015, 08:00:08 PM
Brilliant judge dredd reference in secret wars 2 this week
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 May, 2015, 08:28:38 PM
Quote from: The monarch on 13 May, 2015, 08:00:08 PM
Brilliant judge dredd reference in secret wars 2 this week

Do tell?

I went to the comic shop on what I believe is called comic book day. Used to be called Wednesday but celebrating Norse father figures is so 20th century. My haul though was small, soming I fear will become more frequent as my looses are not getting back filled with new titles. My pull is dwindling man, and I don't like it.

Anyway whining aside what did I get.Well most exciting book would have been Rocket Girl 6, I've really looked forward to the return to this book but the old complaint remains as discussed down thread. This was surely a jump on point and yet it didn't really do much as a comic in its own right. Shame missed opportunity I'd say and one I hope doesn't cost the book dear.

Copperhead 7 was bloody blinding okay so Ishmael has become the cliche I feared he would but frankly who cares when this comic is a 2000ad story in US form. FBP 20 saw this great title back on top form, though I fear heading towards its conclusion. C.O.W.L. 10, the penultimate issue of this excellent series is absolutely superb. Damn its a shame its ending.

Book of the haul though, possibly sentimentally goes to Hinterkind 18 which end very, very well. In fact too well. See Ian Edgington said when I had a quick chat with him about the series, that as it was creator owned he could continue it elsewhere should it finish as he had a lot of story to get through. Alas he managers to very skillfully box so much off here that there seems little space for it to come back. Shame as it is its be a fun series. Given the chance to be the epic you feel it wanted to be it would  have been exceptional.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 13 May, 2015, 09:07:52 PM
You need to read it to make sense of it but battleworld has a retirement package thats similar to justice departments....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 May, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Two updates? In one week? Jolly good, what!

Reanimator #2 follows on from a very strong first issue. Striking art, coherent (if not all together original) story telling, BUCKETS of gore. What more can I ask for in a horror comic?

The Maxx Maxximized #19...ANOTHER ONE?! Colin was right, the release schedule for this (reprint) series is utterly illogical and broken. I'm not complaining when we get two issues a month though!

Copperhead #7 is once again, superb sci-fi. really can't add anymore to the praise I and others have piled upon this title before now. It's just cracking.

Saga #28 is an all together different but equally class slice of sci-fi. Honestly though, I find Gwen's story arc to be the most engrossing right now, even above the others. Strange, seeing as it's the least original of the lot.

Weekly Shonen Jump #23/24...it's been awhile since I did an overview of every story so, here goes...

-Naruto continues to be more intriguing than it has any right to be. I'm going into this as if I was blind, ignoring all the bullshit that came before and treating it as a stand alone story. And it's miles better because of it.

-Bleach brings back four old characters. Yawn. Thanks Kubo, gotta get that merchandise in somehow. Just let it end already.

-One Piece kicks arse! Oda channels the desperation of a country facing genocide and turns it around in the blink of an eye. Also, Gear Four is just plain silly cool.

-Toriko brings the monkey king arc to a close, with some very interesting plot development indicating were heading towards endgame. :'(

-My Hero Academia has a slower than usual chapter but leaves me on a cliffhanger that left a scary knot in my stomach. Just got to keep telling myself this is a kids comic....

-Straigten UP! is a new series focusing on competitive dancing. Hard to say if it will be any good in the long term, but the first chapter shows enough promise to satisfy me for now.

-Food Wars! is the other non-action series in the anthology. As a cooking series, I really shouldn't enjoy it....but for some reason I always end up enjoying it anyway. It's actually quite engrossing.

-Black Clover just does it's thing. Dungeons, over powered sidekicks, red shirts, Golden Dawn is evil blahblahblah. Yeah, still wished we'd got Kagamigami instead.

-And School Judgement finishes.....FOR NOW! Gutted that a great (but flawed) series from an established creative success got shit canned, but at least it's being given a second leash of life and a chance to be continued via Jump's online comic collections.

.....But where the feck is One-Punch Man???!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 May, 2015, 10:10:26 PM
It's another quiet week for me.
As above, Saga is still there (though I'm not enjoying it as much as I used to) and I've also made room for one more; Injection 1 by Ellis & Shalvey.

This creative team caught lightning in a bottle with their very short stint on Moon Knight last year (I picked up the trade, and have since re-read it three times- it's outstanding comics. Highest recommendation possible).
My LCS (Big Bang Comics) have an exclusive cover for Injection too (maybe because Declan Shalvey & Jordie Bellaire are regular customers there? I dunno), so I'll be snagging that.
Could be I've finally found an addition to that emaciated pull list.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 May, 2015, 09:06:46 AM
Quote from: The monarch on 13 May, 2015, 08:00:08 PM
Brilliant judge dredd reference in secret wars 2 this week

Bleeding Cool have provided a spoiler or two which shows this wonderfully.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/05/13/secret-wars-2-is-really-like-judge-dredd-isnt-it-spoilers/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/05/13/secret-wars-2-is-really-like-judge-dredd-isnt-it-spoilers/)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 14 May, 2015, 12:01:09 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 07 May, 2015, 03:37:55 PM
This is what happens when a story that's actually the conclusion to a lengthy and interminable run gets marketed as the start of a standalone event.

One detects an air of negativity.

Are you reading Secret Wars Greg (or any Marvel titles for that matter)?
The more I read about this event, the more I think "OMFG what are they doing?"

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 14 May, 2015, 02:13:22 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 14 May, 2015, 12:01:09 PM
Are you reading Secret Wars Greg (or any Marvel titles for that matter)?

I still read my fair share of Marvel, Link - Daredevil, Uncanny Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, Guardians 3000, Spider-Man 2099, Storm, and probably several others I can't remember. I have also read Secret Wars #1, which has beautiful artwork and deserves to win a prize for 'most inaccessible story ever used as the start of a major crossover'. Not badly written (I'm not a fan of Hickman's work at all, but he clearly has his fans and is obviously a competent and intelligent writer) but massively misjudged and utterly impenetrable - unless you've been reading 77 issues worth of his Avengers and New Avengers, in which case I expect it's great.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 14 May, 2015, 04:31:10 PM
Surprised there are still so many Marvel titles on your pull list!

I've heard pretty much the same summary of Secret Wars from the three other Marvel readers I know (including my LCS guy).

For me, there's something about this whole Battleworld / Incursion concept that is just utterly, utterly stupid (even in the context of a fictional comic book universe).
I can't get over it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 14 May, 2015, 05:27:42 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 14 May, 2015, 04:31:10 PM
Surprised there are still so many Marvel titles on your pull list!

I've heard pretty much the same summary of Secret Wars from the three other Marvel readers I know (including my LCS guy).

For me, there's something about this whole Battleworld / Incursion concept that is just utterly, utterly stupid (even in the context of a fictional comic book universe).
I can't get over it.

Funny enough, I've literally just finished reading Secret Wars #2 (the introduction of Battleworld) and it is hugely better than #1, by an extremely wide margin. They really should have started with this one. I'll give Hickman his due - he does write Dr. Doom very well, and since Doom's one of my favourite Marvel characters, and is also pivotal to the story, that goes a long way for me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 14 May, 2015, 05:49:04 PM
Quote
For me, there's something about this whole Battleworld / Incursion concept that is just utterly, utterly stupid (even in the context of a fictional comic book universe).
I can't get over it.

Concidering the original Secret Wars was a tie-in to a toy line, and Battleworld merely an excuse to get all these characters together for said toy line. I totally get what you're saying. It's hard to take It seriously.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 14 May, 2015, 07:14:23 PM
Your nerd heart has more capacity for forgiveness than mine, Greg.

Quote from: The Adventurer on 14 May, 2015, 05:49:04 PM
Quote
For me, there's something about this whole Battleworld / Incursion concept that is just utterly, utterly stupid (even in the context of a fictional comic book universe).
I can't get over it.

Concidering the original Secret Wars was a tie-in to a toy line, and Battleworld merely an excuse to get all these characters together for said toy line. I totally get what you're saying. It's hard to take It seriously.

I ain't quite sure if you're being sarcastic or not, Adventurer!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 14 May, 2015, 08:47:39 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 14 May, 2015, 05:27:42 PM
Funny enough, I've literally just finished reading Secret Wars #2 (the introduction of Battleworld) and it is hugely better than #1, by an extremely wide margin. They really should have started with this one.

Ditto. I was pretty underwhelmed by the first issue but #2 is really very good indeed. I haven't read any of Hickman's Marvel work (other than his SHIELD series from years ago that was never finished) but I'm a huge fan of his Image work. I only read a few of the smaller, weirder 'Hawkeye' genre Marvel titles (Howard the Duck, Black Widow, She-Hulk, Ant-Man) and none of the Avengers/X-Men/Spidey stuff.

In spite of all that, I thought Secret Wars #2 was absolutely fantastic. It's large-scale world-building familiar to anyone who has read his Image material, with hints of Astro City, Kingdom Come and Gaiman's 1602. I followed it without any trouble whatsoever and Ribic's art is really impressive to behold.

According to a CBR interview with Hickman, this issue was written first, with #1 written as a sort of prologue to tie up the 616/Ultimate threads. I highly recommend giving #2 a go.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 May, 2015, 06:13:33 PM
Oh, I also got Howard the Duck #3, so their's my one Marvel title for the month for ya! :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 May, 2015, 06:48:03 PM
What a week! WHAT A LOVELY WEEK!

Kicking off with Dark Horse Presents 2014 #10 and the series has never been closer to being dropped, with only Dream Gang holding it on by a thread, the rest is a resounding mixture of OK and 'urgh'.

Ahem...WE HAVE A MAD MAX COMIC!!!! #1 Written by George Miller (!!!!) and illustrated by Riccardo Burchielle (!!!!!) how can this go wrong? Anyway, first issue is superb. Fun, fun, fun just like the movies! Buy it, support it, let them know we want an ongoing series, bloody hell this is a fun little title!

Meanwhile The Goon (Once Upon a Hard Time) #3 and Groo Friends and Foes #5 battle it out for comic of the week....but I gave it to 2000AD instead. ( ;)) In all seriousness, Groo and Goon are just two superbly written, illustrated, story driven series that I cN't help but fall in love with. Such passion for comics can only come from two of the best creative writers in the industry, with a superb set of artists to boot.

And after the resounding success that was Senso, I've decided to jump head long into Usagi Yojimbo #145. Bit daunted at the prospect but hope to nab some of the collected editions in the future, but honestly? I'm amazed it's taken me this long to get to, all the hall marks of a series I would love are their, I guess it was simply the fact it has been going on so long that unnerved me. But thanks to the mini I now think I have a good grasp on the mythology of the title.

Django/Zorro #7 wraps up the series, and it's been a jolly fun ride. A highly recomended, if somewhat light hearted, run by Tarantino and Wagner.

Meanwhile Doctor Who 11th #12 is a good example as to why the series has percivierd a year. It's unadulterated FUN! Simon Fraser did the cover for this one, which tive's me hope he might return to do interiros. Not that I don't mind Warren Pleece though....

In the Weekly Shonen Jump #25, as flawed as it may be I do feel Straighten Up! has a lot of heart in it, and the train sequence between the two leads was remarkably heart warming after the soules romance in Nisekoi. Dependent on how 'bad' Devily Man may be, Straighten Up! might actualy be a welcome edition to the Jump...

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 May, 2015, 09:57:43 AM
Bit of a lean week, but three goodies none the less.

Big Trouble in Little China #11 is a geeat example of split story telling between two almost self contained character arcs. Powell has really immersed himself in this world Carpenter created and he's clearly having a hell of a time writing the title.

In Godzilla Rulers of Earth #24, we have JET JAGUAR VS. GIGAN!!!! I seem to remember the last time that happened it was in the (shit) vs. Megalon movie. But this comic has basicly fullfiled my every dream as a Toho fan, so i'm stocked for this.

Weekly Shonen Jump  #26 introduces Devily Man, which completely blew my expectations out of the water and is possibly the best 'new' series since Stealth Symphoney and My Hero Academia. Really hope this keeps up momentum and stay's on as a weekly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 26 May, 2015, 10:36:45 AM
My biggest week in quite some time;

Sabrina 3 The much delayed 2nd issue was well worth the wait, and I'm pleasantly surprised this is on schedule. A nasty horror tale with a black heart- I know it would appeal to most of you.
The Black Hood 4 Oh yeah- forgot to mention I was reading this. It's a new title from Archie's 'Dark Circle' imprint. Lovely artwork by Michael Gaydos, who previously worked for Tharg for a short stint on Devlin Waugh. And it's written by.....Duane Swierczynski. And it's good!  :o
Ragnarok 5 One of the best being published right now.
Providence 1 Alan Moore's new Lovecraftian tale. I adored Neonomicon, really looking forward to it.
Sons of The Devil 1 Just tickled my fancy.
Sandman Overture 5 Long delays withstanding, it's a must-read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 27 May, 2015, 09:37:28 PM
Invisible Republic 3 - I've been really enjoying this. Lovely artwork and it's got a nice 2000AD vibe to it too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 May, 2015, 09:59:11 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 27 May, 2015, 09:37:28 PM
Invisible Republic 3 - I've been really enjoying this. Lovely artwork and it's got a nice 2000AD vibe to it too.

What he said. Buy the book people its good, its very good indeed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 May, 2015, 10:03:37 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 27 May, 2015, 09:59:11 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 27 May, 2015, 09:37:28 PM
Invisible Republic 3 - I've been really enjoying this. Lovely artwork and it's got a nice 2000AD vibe to it too.

What he said. Buy the book people its good, its very good indeed.

So Invisible Republic 3 was in my Haul this week and just to reiterate it was bloody good and you should all be reading it. Sharp interweaving of two stories, both equally compelling makes this brilliant stuff and if I hadn't got a simple quote to use to springboard this post off with  it might have got book of the haul, which always appears at the end of the post.

You should also read King Flash Gordon 4, except it turns out preposterous but fun series turns out to be a 4 issue mini. I have no idea if this was planned, or the result of sales but its now listed as always being the case. Huh never seen that said before and its certainly not listed on the comics. I do wish companies would be clearer about the lenght of series. I'm sure there's business reasons for not but its bloody annoying. Ho hum.

Winter World - Frozen Fleet 1 we at least know is the opener of a 3 issue mini. I kinda suspect its actually a left over arc from the now canceled ongoing, given its a pretty smooth continuation. Anyway slighty stilted Esteve Polls art aside its a great action adventure.

Everything else in the haul is pretty much on typically fantastic form 11th Doc 12 , Sex 21, Maxx 19, Fade Out 6 and Ragnarok 5 all superb. Though the latter there I'm still not sure if that's only a 6 issue mini or an on-going?

So if Invisible Republic doesn't get book of the haul should I give it to Resident Alien - The Sam Hain Mystery 1 which is typically glorious lo-fi fun but no I think I'll give it to They're not like us 6 cos it concludes (I assume) the first arc quite brilliantly. With the return of Nowhere Man being strongly hinted at you all should be getting any and all Eric Stephenson goodness you can. Now if there was ever a chase of a suit walking the walk its Image's Publisher who also happens to write their two best series. Go figure.

Anyway I'm tired and this haul review has floundered trying to get a theme to pin it all together, so if you all could be so kind as to assume I'm made some kinda witty, if poorly grammered and spelled, concluding sentence linking the fact this is a perfectly formed haul and the fact I don't know whether series are limited or ongoing I'd appreciate it.

Yawn (but not cos of my wonderful comics)

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Simon Beigh on 31 May, 2015, 08:36:42 AM
Quote from: Greg M. on 14 May, 2015, 05:27:42 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 14 May, 2015, 04:31:10 PM
Surprised there are still so many Marvel titles on your pull list!

I've heard pretty much the same summary of Secret Wars from the three other Marvel readers I know (including my LCS guy).

For me, there's something about this whole Battleworld / Incursion concept that is just utterly, utterly stupid (even in the context of a fictional comic book universe).
I can't get over it.

Funny enough, I've literally just finished reading Secret Wars #2 (the introduction of Battleworld) and it is hugely better than #1, by an extremely wide margin. They really should have started with this one. I'll give Hickman his due - he does write Dr. Doom very well, and since Doom's one of my favourite Marvel characters, and is also pivotal to the story, that goes a long way for me.


So worth bothering with #2, Greg, and skipping #1? I picked it up to have a flick through in my LCS yesterday and the chap I know there shook his head. He said it was very hard to follow what the hell was going on. I put it back down immediately!

I did pick up Old Man Logan #1 which is very good indeed and am looking forward to the next. Some cracking art in the first few pages - some really good action. Luckily you don't need to be down with the whole Battleworld / Secret Wars thing to enjoy it and don't need to have read the previous Old Man Logan stuff either.

Also managed to snag the last copy of Fight Club 2 #1 in my LCS. So was quite chuffed with that as I'd missed it when it came out and was thinking I might have to pay silly eBay prices. Again, very good, with some excellent artwork throughout. Looking forward to seeing this one develop.

I also enjoyed the first Mad Max comic which has the back story of Nux and Imortan Joe. This one I had to pay silly money for on eBay, but I'm such a big fan of MM, I didn't want to miss it. I stupidly strolled into my LCS thinking I could pick it up with no worries but every single copy was reserved or bought within three hours or them stacking the shelves!

Haven't got to Providence #1 yet, the new Alan Moore comic, but it's on my reading pile. Same with The Infinity Gauntlet #1. Mind you, the latter was a mistake I think. I thought it might follow up Infinity from a year or two ago, but it doesn't. It's bloody Secret Wars. And the art is pants. Might be heading for eBay unread...

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 31 May, 2015, 09:29:57 AM
Quote from: Simon Beigh on 31 May, 2015, 08:36:42 AM

So worth bothering with #2, Greg, and skipping #1? I picked it up to have a flick through in my LCS yesterday and the chap I know there shook his head. He said it was very hard to follow what the hell was going on. I put it back down immediately!

Hard to know whether to recommend it or not - I'd say it's much easier to follow than #1 if you're coming into it fresh. If you want to check it out, let me know and I'll PM you the code for the free digital copy. If nothing else, it's a great-looking comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 31 May, 2015, 02:00:58 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 31 May, 2015, 09:29:57 AM
Quote from: Simon Beigh on 31 May, 2015, 08:36:42 AM

So worth bothering with #2, Greg, and skipping #1? I picked it up to have a flick through in my LCS yesterday and the chap I know there shook his head. He said it was very hard to follow what the hell was going on. I put it back down immediately!

Hard to know whether to recommend it or not - I'd say it's much easier to follow than #1 if you're coming into it fresh. If you want to check it out, let me know and I'll PM you the code for the free digital copy. If nothing else, it's a great-looking comic.

I found one made some degree of sense and had drive and propulsion to carry it. Two was just silly 'Marvel is Game of Thrones' and made no sense as I'd no background as to how the various characters got to where they are status wise at the start of the tale. The art in these is astoundingly good but it's really in the service of tosh.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 31 May, 2015, 03:53:45 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 30 May, 2015, 10:03:37 PM
You should also read King Flash Gordon 4, except it turns out preposterous but fun series turns out to be a 4 issue mini. I have no idea if this was planned, or the result of sales but its now listed as always being the case. Huh never seen that said before and its certainly not listed on the comics. I do wish companies would be clearer about the lenght of series. I'm sure there's business reasons for not but its bloody annoying. Ho hum.

I have been considering this one, as it seem's to be a very fun comic despite having little conection to the character. It's deffinetly one i'll keep my eye on for future sale's or a trade wait.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Satanist on 01 June, 2015, 12:18:04 PM
Fight Club 2 and Providence were very much enjoyed in my house. Surprised there hasn't been more chat regarding Moores new comic TBH.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 June, 2015, 11:35:40 AM
'Opens up thread whistleing the theme from Jurassic Park'
Oh! New comics!

Well most people know i'm a complete sucker for Dinosaurs. So it's no surprise i'm a huge fan of Riccardo Delgado's genre mashing epics Age of Reptiles, which returns in a new mini called Ancient Egyptians #1. It's awesome. Really, quite wonderfully my thing. An old school Spaghetti Western in the vein of Day of Anger, but with a bloody Spinosaurs as the main character! That's mad as all hell! And wonderful at the same time, as it oozes atmosphere despite being once again a silent tale. Already a sure fire candidate for favourite mini series of the year.

Rat God #5 wraps up the series and it was a very good quality story from start to finish with a thick, scary atmosphere and plenty of gut wrenching horror. Reminds me a lot of Dagon and thats great as it's amongst my favourite HPL stories. One for a collected buy. The Maxx #20 completely lost me once again in how fruit loopy it is but I enjoyed it none the less. So far their are two types of issue with the Maxx, both mental. One you kind of understand whats going on until the last page. The other you have no idea whats going on until the last page. I love it!

Big Man Plans #2 hit's a hard place, both in my heart in with his fist. Such a grim ride of a series with a humour as black as a Siberian hell hole. I mean, it's Eric Powell, so of course it's bloody fantastic, but jesus wept it's one of his darker tale's.

The Last German Soldier in War Stories #9 wraps up and has been one of the much better tales to come out of the comic. Really enjoyed it, but I do have to wonder, when I get around to reading the original War Stories if these newer tale's will hold up. Time will tell. Same kind of holds true for Doctor who 12th #8 which although much better than Titans 10th Doctor Who comic, feels kind of lacluster compared to the comic currently running in DWM. Sad to say i'm only reading that on the stand at the moment but it's a cracking comic.

(http://weekly%20shonen%20jump%20#27) celebrates World Trigger's second anniversery with a brilliant chapter that should properly kick the next mega arc off. Can't wait for the Border agents to infiltrate Aftokrator and just how badly it could go wrong. And in My Hero Academia....All Might is kind of a dick.

Assassination Classroom vol.4 goes insane and once again prove's to be one of the best series that Viz is putting out right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 04 June, 2015, 10:35:15 AM
Another big-ish week on the horizon, including a few newbies;

Batman 41 (The quite excellent 'Endgame' has ended- what's next? Jim Gordon in a mecha Bat-suit? Seems daft, but I'm willing to follow this creative team to the end of their lengthy run on this title).
Crossed +100 5
Section 8 1 (Hitman made me laugh out load on a regular basis, I'm thrilled Ennis & McCrea are back again for more of the same).
Saga 29
21st Century Tank Girl 1 (I've sporadically picked-up Tank Girl comics / mini-series over the years. This looks like a lot of fun, an anthology format, with some new art by Hewlett too).
Marvel Zombies (Vol 6) 1 (Ok, I think I may have stated elsewhere that I wasn't going to pick up any Secret Wars tie-ins, as I genuinely have no interest in it. Then I saw a preview of this...and...just...couldn't...resist. Creative team of Si Spurrier / Kev Walker- probably wouldn't appeal to anyone on this forum)

Some thoughts on recent new comics;
Injection 1 surprisingly left me cold as ice. I had intended to give it the benefit of the doubt, but haven't added issue 2 to my pull list for next week. May get the first trade depending on what I hear over the next few months.
Sons of The Devil 1 was thoroughly excellent. There's a gap in my heart for a comic about a satanic cult- going to keep this one on the list.
Providence 1 was also a fine read. Moore still has the touch, and having the finest artist in Avatar's stable working on it certainly doesn't hurt.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 June, 2015, 02:37:51 PM
I know a couple of folks are getting Secret Wars so just in case people haven't seen some lateness abounds.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/06/08/more-on-secret-wars-lateness/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/06/08/more-on-secret-wars-lateness/)

Now I've returned to be used to things being late having largely moved from the big two over the last couple of years, but it seemed something (the odd exception aside, hello Hawkeye where are you?) that the big two seemed to have had quite a good grip on.

Lateness on this scale we've not seem for some time. Mind someone pointed out elsewhere that all this actually means is that Secret Wars is now shipping monthly (is that right?) so its not too bad!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 June, 2015, 08:50:40 PM
A very good week for comics by most accounts...

Copperhead #8 and Saga #29 do what they do and do it in fine fashion, with both titles representing amongst my favorite content in indi comics today. And with the revolutionary arc heading to the forefront of Saga, the title has truly pulled itself out of the lull that was last years run.

Reanimator #3 continues to be fantastic horror fair with some truly great art to accompany it, and even manages to some of the sinister undertones from the original story along side the camp humor of the movies.

I jump into yet another long running comic i've intended to get into for some time, Savage Dragon, with #204. Thanks to this years FCBD issue (kindly passed onto me by Adventurer) I feel more clued up on the world Larson has created. I'm very much looking forward to seeing where this goes.

Meanwhile both 21st Century Tank Girl #1 and Death Sentence #1 kick the series off fantastically for both Hewlett's return to TG and Montynero's fantastic mini series being given the full ongoing treatment. Well done that man!

Weekly Shonen Jump #28 grabs comic of the week though, not simply because it's a massive, 400 page issue, but the quality of each strip was above their ussual standards (with the possible exception of Blue Exorcist...no comment). Which for One Punch Man and My Hero Academia, mean's it's pretty fan-bloody-tastic comics indeed (particularly liked the Aliens reference in MHA).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 10 June, 2015, 11:14:29 PM
Despite actually buying a few current comics at the moment, actual issues have been in short supply. Think we've been waiting four months for the last issue of Annihilator now.

The wait for Nameless #4 has only been half that but two months is still long enough for me to have lost the thread of it a bit. Especially as this is the issue where it goes full Morrison which level of the hallucination is "real"? The art continues to shine on this. Chris Burnham is able to manage the monolithic inter-dimensional architecture and human expressions (a touch of Quitely about the faces?) equally well.

Another one which suffers from the monthly gaps is Crossed +100 #5. Here it's the need to try and get back into the idiom of survivors which causes the problem. I don't know much about the world of Crossed, having only read this and Spurrier's webcomic, but the reveal in this issue worked for me. Look forward to reading this in a oner when it's done.

So, the only thing I bought this week which doesn't suffer from the gap between issues was Death Sentence: London #1. This appears to pick up a few minutes after the conclusion of the original mini-series. We get a recap of what went down, some new characters and ..things and a , hardly unexpected, reversal of one character's original ending. All in all, it's a decent first issue which didn't quite grab me as much as the last series but certainly enough to keep me in for a few months to see where it goes.

I do miss Mike Dowling's art but Martin Simmonds offers a different take on the world. Just how different becoming clear towards the end of the issue.

Addendum.

Reread the first storyline of The Autumnlands over the weekend. Aside from being disconcerted by Comixology quietly updating the first issue with the new supertitle, the cover's previous pristine blankness fading from memory like a purged Stalinist general, I found it a bit more enjoyable in retrospect. Some of the plotting and scheming becomes more apparent and my previous complaint about the squeaky-cleanness (living among German speakers is clearly affecting my vocabularly: I'm sure there's a word for what I mean but I'll just stick a bunch of them together in an effort to approximate it) of much of the animal cast actually becomes a important plot point in the fallout.

Nevertheless, I think I'm done with buying this for now. Might pick up a trade of later stuff if it gets decent notices.

Ragnarok continues to be the best thing I'm getting. Thor [spoiler]giving up his own eye and sticking his old dad's in as a replacement[/spoiler] was a great moment.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 11 June, 2015, 12:36:31 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 09 June, 2015, 02:37:51 PM
I know a couple of folks are getting Secret Wars so just in case people haven't seen some lateness abounds.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/06/08/more-on-secret-wars-lateness/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/06/08/more-on-secret-wars-lateness/)

Now I've returned to be used to things being late having largely moved from the big two over the last couple of years, but it seemed something (the odd exception aside, hello Hawkeye where are you?) that the big two seemed to have had quite a good grip on.

Lateness on this scale we've not seem for some time. Mind someone pointed out elsewhere that all this actually means is that Secret Wars is now shipping monthly (is that right?) so its not too bad!

As I understand it, it's the main Secret Wars issues that are running a bit behind and that's dragging all the interlocking series along with it for fear of spoiling events that occur in the main event. It's understandable enough given Ribic's amazing art. Having to balance Hickman's necessary blocks of exposition and world-building with the required spectacle and 'shock and awe' required by an event series must be a tough task.

Saying all that, Marvel editorial policy of double-shipping was probably a bit idealistic on their part. Hopefully the delays will give them a little breathing room to really nail down the 'new' Marvel universe when Secret Wars ends.

By the way, I'm kind of loving this Secret Wars thing. I was only reading a small number of tertiary Marvel titles before this (Hawkeye, She-Hulk, Howard the Duck) but this event has got me in a rather lovely nostalgic loop. It's quite fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 11 June, 2015, 01:04:17 AM
Just as a quick aside, Hickman's interview today went into some detail about those delays :: http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/hickman-talks-secret-wars-3-battleworlds-key-players (http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/hickman-talks-secret-wars-3-battleworlds-key-players)

QuoteFinally, I'm hearing rumors that there will be a bit of a delay for "Secret Wars" #4 and it's related titles. Is that true? Can you comment on that at all?

Sure, happy to. Esad is cruising through this stuff, but the problem of course is that the first issues needed to be a certain size. So we got a little bit behind at the beginning. The big thing that happened though is that we kind of changed the sequencing of the story. Issue #5 was originally going to be issue #4. So the story changed and we had the flexibility in the schedule to move some books around, and to specifically move issues of "Secret Wars" around.

I think the original plan was two issues the first month. Two issues the next month and two issues the month after that. Then one issue in both the following months. What we did was we stretched it out in the middle because of some stuff that happens in the story, and then we ship the end of it in a more compressed manner.

I believe the other thing that has happened is this is selling so well we may go longer. All of the books are doing so well that, I think, the entire event is spreading out into an additional month. This is not going to come as a shock to anyone, but Marvel is okay with making a little bit more money, and stores are okay with selling a little bit more comics, and creators are okay with a little more royalties. Some people, of course, will not be happy with this so I guess I owe them an ice cream sandwich or something.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 June, 2015, 06:16:26 AM
Quote.....living among German speakers is clearly affecting my vocabularly: I'm sure there's a word for what I mean but I'll just stick a bunch of them together in an effort to approximate it...

I always thought it was an effective strategy!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Satanist on 11 June, 2015, 01:49:05 PM
Saving reading Nameless till I have them all after reading the first weird issue. Fish-heads getting on the bus at Maryhill road made me chuckle though.

Will read Crossed+100 and Walking Dead on way home
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 June, 2015, 10:08:50 PM
These are the comics my friends
And they'll keep me reading to the end

Cos these comics are champion
These comics are champion

Not one of the them a loser
Cos these comics are champions of the nerds

Okay the best thing about this weeks (well two weeks) haul is that its damned near impossible to pick the book of the haul.

FBP 21 is a pretty damned fine comic, just not quite up to the standard of the rest. Things are heading well to a big old reality bending climax here and I hope they manage to do the series justice. So far so good.

Winter World - Frozen Fleet 2 is quite superb too, possibly the best of the series (the whole of Winter World that is not just this mini which is clearly a left over arc from the ongoing) to date. It great, with a lovely switcheroo from the position we ended at last time, but its not quite as good as my other comics this month.

Okay so looking for reasons now, I can rule out 12th Doc 8 and War Stories 9, not 'cos they aren't superb comics they really are. 12th Doc 8 is the Doc Who I want and War Stories is a perfect conclusion to a return to the Garth Ennis comics I want.Both are brilliant but with ropey art.

And that leaves me, my friends with my book of the haul... all 4 of um, cos when comics are this good why make arbitrary decisions about which are better or worse. Might as well ask me to decide between my children (good job I don't even know how to spell hyperbole hey). Three of 'um are ending of a kind as well.

Li'l Depressed Boy - Supposed to be there too 5 finished this arc of this glorious series. It ends it in a great place to set up whatevers coming next and as well as being a great, great comic so beautifully obversed and realised in and of itself it also makes an absolutely vital move in terms of the series. After all it is called Li'l Depressed Boy. It does so however very deftly. Brilliant.

The Maxx 20 could have been the end of the series and I've have gone away happy. It wraps things up. Sets out what its been doing, gives you pretty much all you need to go back and make sense of what's gone before, in one easy hit. As ever though with this quite superb, if baffling series, it teases that you don't know half as much as you think you might and I can't wait to see what else is in store for us all.

Copperhead 8 is just a stompingly good romp of western action. Its quite thrilling in a way normally only 2000ad can be. Its action at its best and a little bit more besides. You can taste the dust.

Finally Autumnlands 6 ends the first arc and as above really, thrilling, smart, satisfying. Leaves you looking forward immensely to whatevers next and content with what you have. Just perfect comics.

Really you lot just stop thinking for yourselves and buy the comics I do.When they're as good as this you know you can't lose!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 June, 2015, 10:55:05 PM
Yes, Maxx #20 did feel like a natural conclusion, even to the point where I'm concerned the last dozen issues will feel very tacked on....

Oh, and no Age of Reptiles, Colin?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 June, 2015, 06:24:47 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 June, 2015, 10:55:05 PM

Oh, and no Age of Reptiles, Colin?

I know,  I know but having read the omnibus with my son I've decided to trade wait. I was rushing through my LCS yesterday and didn't have time to see it, which is good as I'd have picked it up for sure if I had.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 June, 2015, 02:37:13 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 13 June, 2015, 10:08:50 PM
Finally Autumnlands 6 ends the first arc and as above really, thrilling, smart, satisfying. Leaves you looking forward immensely to whatevers next and content with what you have. Just perfect comics.

Agreed-  a very enjoyable first arc.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 June, 2015, 12:58:43 PM
Dark Horse Presents finally got dropped. Maybe next year will hold my interest for a full season....meanwhile!

...Groo Friends and Foes #6 introduces The Sage and is once again jolly good fun, top creater owned comics material, as is Usagi Yojimbo #146, which maintains it's classic feel of feudal japanese manga (thinking Samurai Executioner and Lone Wolf and Cub) while still feeling enfused with an energy and an awesome art style. Stan Sakai can draw like a boss.

Mad Max #2 Furiosa details the events prior to Fury Road from the titular characters perspective, how she came to work for Immortan Joe, and the early stages of her escape leading up to the movie. Like the previous issue, mighty fine stuff indeed.

Doctor Who 11th Doctor #13 teases the return of an old fan favourite. What can it be? Excitement increases as one of my favourite ongoing titles races towards the arcs conclusion.

Weekly Shonen Jump #30 set's the ussual highlights ablaze. My Hero Academia, Toriko, and, of course, One-Punch Man keep stealing the show!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 June, 2015, 07:45:58 PM
This completely passed me by; Rob Williams is writing the newly relaunched Martian Manhunter, out today.

Preview; http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/martian-manhunter-1-dc-comics-2015

Bleeding heart liberal article; http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/06/17/everything-you-knew-about-the-martian-manhunter-is-wrong/

I'll admit it isn't a character I've had much exposure to, apart from Grant Morrisons JLA run, I'm purely interested in Williams writing it.

Anyone pick this up? I think I'll give it a shot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 June, 2015, 09:13:44 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 17 June, 2015, 07:45:58 PM
This completely passed me by; Rob Williams is writing the newly relaunched Martian Manhunter, out today.


This is the very proof that my move away from DC is more deep rooted then I thought. A writer I really like, on a character I'm find of, with a premise that seems very interesting and I still passed. I kinda think I might go back to this at some point but I surprised myself with this one.

Also see Secret Six.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 June, 2015, 09:06:00 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 June, 2015, 09:13:44 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 17 June, 2015, 07:45:58 PM
This completely passed me by; Rob Williams is writing the newly relaunched Martian Manhunter, out today.


This is the very proof that my move away from DC is more deep rooted then I thought. A writer I really like, on a character I'm find of, with a premise that seems very interesting and I still passed. I kinda think I might go back to this at some point but I surprised myself with this one.

Also see Secret Six.

Well actually it didn't last long at all. A moment of weakness this weekend, a couple of good reviews and a peek at the preview and next thing you know Martian Manhunter 1 is on the way... but arriving before that was Black Canary 1 which had the exact same thing happen and by gosh am I glad I did.Great first issue. Refreshingly different in an oh so familiar and comfortable way... I wonder how many more will win me over... Bizarro looks intriguing...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 June, 2015, 11:29:26 PM
Well, you tried Colin. You tried.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 June, 2015, 08:18:48 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 22 June, 2015, 11:29:26 PM
Well, you tried Colin. You tried.

I know, I know pretty pathetic. I genuinely thought something had shifted in the comic part of my brain and I was free man, FREE...

...but no.

Mind I will say the thing I liked about Black Canary is that it doesn't seem to have much to do with Black Canary as I know her, look and powers aside and reads more like something from Dark Horse or similar.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 23 June, 2015, 10:28:50 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 23 June, 2015, 08:18:48 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 22 June, 2015, 11:29:26 PM
Well, you tried Colin. You tried.

I know, I know pretty pathetic. I genuinely thought something had shifted in the comic part of my brain and I was free man, FREE...

...but no.

The heart wants what it wants.

I feel your pain brother, I'm just hoping that Marvel won't turn my head with any titles post-Secret Wars.

Jeff Lemire reportedly taking over X-Men?
I may have to wear my chastity belt this autumn.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 23 June, 2015, 04:09:45 PM
Did anybody else pick up All-Star Section Eight #1 last week? It wasn't particularly amazing but seems to promise six months of Ennis taking the piss out of a different DC hero with some typically fun McCrea art.

Inessential but entertaning.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 June, 2015, 10:15:47 AM
Quote from: The Cosh on 23 June, 2015, 04:09:45 PM
Did anybody else pick up All-Star Section Eight #1 last week? It wasn't particularly amazing but seems to promise six months of Ennis taking the piss out of a different DC hero with some typically fun McCrea art.

Inessential but entertaning.

Yes I got it, and deemed it; Bueno.
Ennis & McCrea are clearly relishing their piss-take of Batman in this issue, and I found it genuinely funny.

In these pseudo-sensitive times it was also heartening to see that DC still have the balls to feature a sweaty South American rapist as a member of the team.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 June, 2015, 10:26:29 AM
NB; McCrea was signing in Dublin on the night of the release of Section Eight 1, but I didn't get a chance to go in.
A mate from work did pick me up one of the exclusive prints he was signing though; 'The Boys Vs Section 8'.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 June, 2015, 12:58:44 PM
Slim pickings this week but all's good none the less.

Spread #8 heads into full Mountains of Madness territory and continues to be an all round solid title with some fantastic art.  No and friends are all trying to get to a Spread free zone, but the infection isn't letting them get away that easy. Really am enjoying how the series has been thus far and hooe it run's a good while yet.

Weekly Shonen Jump #31 provided yet another superb line up. Really enjoying the old school re-runs of Knighhts of the Zodiac. The art has all the hall marks of a very talented artist trying to get a big break but the universe is a rather intruiging one. Folie À Deux was a VERY good one-shot only slightly marred by genre tropes. Would pay good money to see more of it. My Hero Academia is setting up future plot threads, with a hero killer still on the loose and Tenya out for blood. One-Punch Man give's us yet another supremely over powerd antagonist. Wonder how long this one will last...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 June, 2015, 09:18:13 PM
So Martian Manhunter 1 arrived and you know what its not bad. Didn't grab me as immediately as Black Canary did. The reason for that is its all intrigue. It builds loads of questions, which isn't a bad idea at all for a first issue of course, just didn't feel I got too much else. Still I want to know what happens and the premise seems to be pretty damned intersting. The Martian Manhunter the greatest sleeper agent ever? We'll see.

I really like Eddy Barrows' art too. It always feels like it should be a little to fussy and functional for my tastes but for whatever reason it works for me. The comics will get a 3 issue trial but I'm hopeful Rob Williams will pull this off.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2015, 10:25:10 AM
So any thoughts in these parts about the multitude of Image announcements at their own Expo?

Useful summary here:

http://www.comicsbeat.com/image-announces-over-twenty-new-titles-at-annual-expo-kirkman-albuquerque-simone-rucka-more/ (http://www.comicsbeat.com/image-announces-over-twenty-new-titles-at-annual-expo-kirkman-albuquerque-simone-rucka-more/)

My initial reaction is The Goddamned by Aaron and Guerra sounds a fantastic idea, even if I'm yet to tried Scalped, though I have been very tempted and I reckon I'm in for that. Hadrian's Wall while the title isn't as literal as I'd hoped, the team that brought us C.O.W.L. gets my buck, though I hope this lasts longer (assuming its meant to be an ongoing, Image are always so vague about that these days). For some reason the promo for The One% has pulled me in for that one even though I don't know Kaare Kyle Andrews' work. Cry Havok 'cos its Spurrier gets a add to my pull list also.

There's others that I should be more interested in that I'll possibly end up trying. I mean Rucka and Scott on Black Magic, should be a defo, but the concept leaves me cold. Gail Simone on Crosswind should have me more interested than I am right now. Faster than Light has peaked my interest too, but don't know the team.

So yeah some thinking to do about my pull list as these come out as there another title from Dark Horse been announced as well that I'd like to get. What escapes me at the moment!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2015, 12:57:15 PM
Would you look at me stomping all over this thread.

Anyway in case anyone was interested... and come on why wouldn't you be!... the Dark Horse comic that had the misfortune to announce (I think its the first time?) its release yesterday amid like 790232 Image titles was Kingsway West.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/sdcc-exclusive-pak-merges-magic-with-the-old-west-in-kingsway-west (http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/sdcc-exclusive-pak-merges-magic-with-the-old-west-in-kingsway-west)

Looks fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 July, 2015, 04:35:06 PM
Ooh, Ringside by Keatinge is the wrestling comic I always wanted to read. Nice. I suspect Invincible Reboot will be more then it seems, Kirkman rarely plays it safe.

Not much else jumping out at me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 July, 2015, 05:49:26 PM
A few things to consider their, but will reserve judgement for closer to each title's release.

This weeks haul was chock full of the usual suspects and some new titles, glorious it is too.

Age of Reptiles Ancient Egyptians #2 is ace, as you would expect. Pure, thrilling comics and such a joy to look at. Easily pick of the week for me. Big Trouble in Little China #12 is also rip roaringly good, funny as hell too. Really enjoying this ongoing (I thought it would be a mini....then a Maxi....but now it's still going).

Something quite special though comes in the form of The Spirit #1 by Matt Wagner. Still mean to read more of this mans work but I can already tell he's incredibly talented. A very fun, freshly written noir comic.

Another #1 in the form if We Stand On Guard #1. I really enjoyed the preview in Saga and love the waring factions made up of no particular nations but instad a rag tag bunch was very, very enjoyable.

Meanwhile both Vertigo Quaterly 2015 #2, Doctor Who 12th #9 and War Stories #10 sit their, un-read. Maybe on Sunday i'll have the time off to get to them.

Weekly Shonen Jump #32 however keeps rolling with the punches. Virtualy everything is setting the house on fire, with the usualy highlights of Hero Academia, Toriko, One Piece and One-Punch Man being the best of the best right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2015, 07:55:43 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 03 July, 2015, 05:49:26 PM
Something quite special though comes in the form of The Spirit #1 by Matt Wagner. Still mean to read more of this mans work but I can already tell he's incredibly talented. A very fun, freshly written noir comic.

Good to hear this. One of my all time favourite creators, one of my all time favourite characters. This was either going to be a massive thrill or a massive disappointment for me. So good to get a postive review prior to me picking this up tomorrow.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 03 July, 2015, 08:23:10 PM
As much as I love Image these days, I do kind of wish they'd focus a little more on promoting their ongoing titles these days. There are so many new series, it's getting kind of intimidating and overwhelming.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2015, 09:09:36 PM
Quote from: PreacherCain on 03 July, 2015, 08:23:10 PM
As much as I love Image these days, I do kind of wish they'd focus a little more on promoting their ongoing titles these days. There are so many new series, it's getting kind of intimidating and overwhelming.

Not just that, but so many great titles seem to suffer for the glut of stuff out there and struggle to find the audience they deserve.

Of course it would make no sense for them not to as a business, nor be fair to the talent wanting to work with them to get their fine stories out. Just if there was a few less, a few of the more unsung might do better?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 July, 2015, 12:21:42 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 03 July, 2015, 07:55:43 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 03 July, 2015, 05:49:26 PM
Something quite special though comes in the form of The Spirit #1 by Matt Wagner. Still mean to read more of this mans work but I can already tell he's incredibly talented. A very fun, freshly written noir comic.

Good to hear this. One of my all time favourite creators, one of my all time favourite characters. This was either going to be a massive thrill or a massive disappointment for me. So good to get a postive review prior to me picking this up tomorrow.
Oh yeah, it was bloody good fun. And i'm not even that well exposed to The Spirit, but I loved it.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 July, 2015, 01:31:40 PM
Yeah read mine yesterday (copy of Matt Wagner's The Spirit 1) and while, as always seems to be the case, it wasn't quite at either extreme of the Astonishing ---- poo spectrum it was bloody good.

Loved the way he gave fantastic insight into the titular character with having him [spoiler]actually appear[/spoiler] sets up the series really nicely and I enjoyed it immensely.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 July, 2015, 05:18:16 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 03 July, 2015, 05:49:26 PM
Another #1 in the form if We Stand On Guard #1. I really enjoyed the preview in Saga and love the waring factions made up of no particular nations but instad a rag tag bunch was very, very enjoyable.

I picked this up last week too.
Lovely artwork by Skroce, but I would not have recognized it as his work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 July, 2015, 09:56:57 PM
You know when I said last time you should all just read the comics I get. Well this haul proves the point, it really does.

I've already sung the praises of The Spirit 1 and discussed the 2015 Sci-Fi Special but elsewhere we're on sparkling form. Okay so FBP 22 flounders a little, but this series is now all about the finale that we're building to now. The Fade Out 7 needs a bit of... something... its also floundering a little, but one suspects there something just around the corner.

Everything else is pure fried gold. The Spire 1 starts Spurrioso's latest collaboration with Jeff Stokely, will it be as good as 6 Gun Gorilla, well time will tell, but this is a fine set up. Both Doctors 11th 13 and 12th 9 are on fantastic form. The former building brilliantly to the 'end of season' (feel free to stop that anytime!) as it has all the way through. The latter building on Robbie Morrison finding this feet in the last arc, with the best comic in the series to date. Brian Williamson's art is much improved with the addition of Mariano Laclaustra on inks (though it does seem Clara has chubbed out a little in the face).

Sex 22 see this great series on form, as does Invisible Republic 4 and the new arc in War Stories 10 continues the much improved form of the last story, with a fantastic opening, though please can we have a new artist!

Resident Alien - The Sam Hain Mystery 2 shows that comics can really carry different stories and the pacing makes this such a gloriously fresh read, but its not quite good enough to get book of the haul. That honour and honour it is, when you consider how good these comics are on the whole, goes to Lazarus 17 the outbreak of war makes me realise how far this series has gone, how much ground has been covered in the previous 16 issues and kinda reminds me of the way the Tsar War broke out in Dante*, after the world had well and truly been built. Just great comics.

So yeah, just buy my comics, you won't go wrong!

*Well yeah its good, but very little is actually Dante good, and this isn't, just in case you think I'm getting carried away!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 July, 2015, 04:26:30 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 July, 2015, 09:56:57 PM
Resident Alien - The Sam Hain Mystery 2 shows that comics can really carry different stories and the pacing makes this such a gloriously fresh read, but its not quite good enough to get book of the haul. That honour and honour it is, when you consider how good these comics are on the whole, goes to Lazarus 17 the outbreak of war makes me realise how far this series has gone, how much ground has been covered in the previous 16 issues and kinda reminds me of the way the Tsar War broke out in Dante*, after the world had well and truly been built. Just great comics.
Resident Alien is on my ever growing list of titles to investigate, give me a good modern X-Files type comic anyday, and having just this second finished Lazarus volume 1 can add it to th next Image series i'll be bulk buying. Bloody fantastic science fiction, but i'll write a review for my blog for full details.

This week is a sad week, as Godzilla Rulers of Earth #25 brings the series to a close. It's a fantastic, explosive and just full of Kaiju goodness ending, but as a wrap up to the blongest title the Big G has ever been in, it feel's a little underwhelming compared to all thats come before. Go swiftly now, my friend, for yours was a good run.

Concerning The Maxx #21...i'm not even certain if half the cast aren't on drugs of some variety at this point. The bloody CIA are involved now. What...what is even....ah fuck it. Another steller issue of this psychedelic mind fuck. Big Man Plans #4 brings this Powell mini to a close as well. Damn sad to see it go as, despite being morbid as all hell at times, it was a great thriller-borror fair with a great mystery running throughout.

Alrighty...Saga #30. So, last months cliff-hanger pissed me off a little. Now i've left that to settle awhile, hopefully the series will get back on track. It does, in grand form. I remember now why I love Saga. Never leave me you beautiful little comic you.

Both Death Sentence London #2 and Doctor Who 11th #14 are awesome, once again, with the former in the developing stages and the latter hurteling towards it's season finale. All is good with the world.

Weekly Shonen Jump #33 see's Naruto wrap up once again and head on it's merry way. This mini has been fun, if contrived, and I wish Kishimoto well with his next project.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 July, 2015, 09:07:40 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 08 July, 2015, 04:26:30 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 July, 2015, 09:56:57 PM
Resident Alien - The Sam Hain Mystery 2 shows that comics can really carry different stories and the pacing makes this such a gloriously fresh read, but its not quite good enough to get book of the haul.

Resident Alien is on my ever growing list of titles to investigate, give me a good modern X-Files type comic anyday...

To be honest its not even that, though does kinda bubble away in the background. Its just a really low key murder mystery book... well we're not even sure we have a murder this time, beautifully realised.

Oh and you know last week I listed about 5 new titles I'm thinking about adding to my pull list, from Image and Dark Horse (details pending). Well Vertigo have released the titles and creative teams for 12 new comics coming at the end of the year.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/07/09/sdcc-15-vertigo-adds-a-dozen-new-titles-for-the-fall-including-lucifer/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/07/09/sdcc-15-vertigo-adds-a-dozen-new-titles-for-the-fall-including-lucifer/)*

So while these need more detail before I even consider checkin' um out some of the creative teams are mighty tempting...

...sigh...

...so much for my pull list dwindling to nice low levels...

*When linking to comic stories I'm torn between the increasing annoying to load CBR (what is going on with that site?) and driving people to Bleeding Cool with its frankly shockingly bad new front end. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 10 July, 2015, 10:27:00 AM
"A dozen new Vertigo titles - one of them's bound to be a Pete Milligan, surely?" were my thoughts on reading this. And inevitably, I was right, so that's one for me to check out. Plus - Red Thorn by David Baillie - Scottish mythology and modern Scottish setting? I'm there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 July, 2015, 08:51:52 PM
What a lovely day! The sun is shining, I have beer, and an IPad full of comics. What could be better?

Well turns out quite a bit, as Groo Friends and Foes #7 continues to be stupendesly good fun, in no small aprt down to the creative team. Evanier writes such a tightly packed story in si few pages, with such a charming sense of humour as to be ine of a kind. Aragones art might seem to be simplistic and crude, but is smattered with masterful detail and a real sense of individuality, with a wealth of character expression. A glorious series, should be enjoyed by all.

Big Trouble in Little China #13 be introduces a new writer and artist duo, and sadly it all feels a little 'meh' compared to Powell's run. I'll give it a few more issues before casting final jusgement, however. Reanimator #4 brings the smashing mini to a conclusion, and is highly recomended on my part to any fans of the original. A class horror comic. And a new Godzilla comic launches to fill the void left by the last ongoing run, but this one is another James Stokoe mini, Godzilla in Hell #1 is very perplexing, as it's as much a mystery comic as it is kaiju one. We have no idea from the get go WHY the big G is cast into hell, but it's sure as hell pretty to look at.

Graham Brandons new series, Island #1, has an incredible opening issue. A beautifully ilustrated sci-fi comic and rightly put me in the mood for a Prophet marathon. I assume the local super fan of the aformentioned title will be giving this a pick up also.

Usagi Yojimbo #147 is ince again a master class in comics.

6 Voyages of Lone Sloane by Druillet has a new HC out by Titan. It's an LSD induced, nightmare fuelling, psychedelic mind fuck of a comic. And it's magnificent. Really, bloody fantastic top tier sci-fi. Has anyone watched Jodorowskys Dune? Well it's as close to that aborted movie come documentary we'll ever get in comic format. I can't recomend it enough.

And then their's the Weekly Shonen Jump #34. The shit hit's the fan in My Hero Academia.....and Nisekoi is still just plain shit. Everything else is par for the course (i.e. mostly excellent).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 July, 2015, 09:26:53 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 15 July, 2015, 08:51:52 PM
Graham Brandons new series, Island #1, has an incredible opening issue. A beautifully ilustrated sci-fi comic and rightly put me in the mood for a Prophet marathon. I assume the local super fan of the aformentioned title will be giving this a pick up also.

Glad to hear good things about this. Sounded like an interesting format, so while I've never read Prophet, decided to give it a punt. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 16 July, 2015, 01:29:25 AM
Just got round to We Stand On Guard & The Spirit #1's and the positive comments here convinced me they'd definitely float my boat. Turns out not to be...
BKV seems to have written a survivalist piece, and there are giant robots. May reread, give it another go. Wagner's Spirit seems to have aped the early strip in tone and I found this one tough going to finish. So relentlessly old-fashioned in tone I finally realised it did exactly what it set out to, but that it was a simplistic gosh-darn it style I just don't care for.

Upside! With the glut of new comics appearing soon, discrimination is the order of the day.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 16 July, 2015, 05:13:23 AM
I haven't read it yet, but I got caught off guard by a new release this week...

Godzilla.

In Hell.

By James Stokoe.


Holy FUCK. His Godzilla The Half Century War series was probably my favorite Godzilla anything ever (seriously). What kind of heights is this series going to reach?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 July, 2015, 09:05:35 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 16 July, 2015, 01:29:25 AM
Upside! With the glut of new comics appearing soon, discrimination is the order of the day.
Ditto. I have a few mini's wrapping up soon but even more titles are going to need dropping in order for some of those lovely new Vertigo and Image titles to join the fold.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 16 July, 2015, 10:00:04 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 15 July, 2015, 09:26:53 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 15 July, 2015, 08:51:52 PM
Graham Brandons new series, Island #1, has an incredible opening issue. A beautifully ilustrated sci-fi comic and rightly put me in the mood for a Prophet marathon. I assume the local super fan of the aformentioned title will be giving this a pick up also.

Glad to hear good things about this. Sounded like an interesting format, so while I've never read Prophet, decided to give it a punt. Fingers crossed.

I'm here for the Prophet love-in.

One of my favorite comics over the past few years- and even more rewarding on a re-read.
It comes with a solid gold seal of approval.

I was recently wondering when the much delayed 'Earth War' mini would be starting, and it seems that it'll be the end of this month; http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=Prophet+Earth+War+%231_1376512

So Colin; I've a feeling there'll be a full on Comixology sale of Graham's Prophet run to coincide with the release of Earth War- hold yer horses for a couple weeks.

The first issue of Grahams run used to be free on Comixology by the way, but they've since charged for it- still pretty cheap to try as a taster; https://www.comixology.eu/Prophet-21/digital-comic/19640?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9Jc3N1ZXM

And proof that this thread is a valuable resource; Island passed me by- I'll definitely be picking this up, so cheers for the heads-up Hawk.

I'll retort with another gem I recently picked up; 8House: Arclight (https://www.comixology.eu/8house-Arclight-1/digital-comic/250197?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC9pdGVtU2xpZGVy)
Again, the reason for the purchase was Graham's name, but I was mesmerized by Churchland's artwork.
I actually bought it digital first, then picked it up again in my LCS a few days later in print. Recommended.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 July, 2015, 04:50:54 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 16 July, 2015, 01:29:25 AM
Wagner's Spirit seems to have aped the early strip in tone and I found this one tough going to finish. So relentlessly old-fashioned in tone I finally realised it did exactly what it set out to, but that it was a simplistic gosh-darn it style I just don't care for.


Always feel a bit bad when something I harp on about is a complete miss for folk. Not that I disagree, just don't like wasting other folks money! I'm well immersed in The Spirit of old and so my filter is well and truly adjusted when approaching new takes. Some have stuck with the old tone, some haven't and have tried to add some modernity. Either way can work fine, but can see why people can put off.

If you approach Eisner's original material, while you still might not like it (you'd be a fool of course, a damned fool) at least you'd approach it forewarned as to what to expect. When you approach a modern take, you might not have that. Particularly when its done by a writer with the craft and vision of Matt Wagner, one from whom I have to be honest, I expected a less traditional take on things. For me it was a result, but I can defo see what Fungus might not get on with.

So sorry for that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 16 July, 2015, 06:08:53 PM
Not a problem Colin :-)
I'm an unthinking fan where Wagner is concerned so it was always going to get a try-out. Just happens to be the only thing of his I haven't loved.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 July, 2015, 06:16:57 PM
I own a single issue of Eisners original spirit. It' a a cracking little self contained tale and I'd love to read more, and for what my opinions worth I loved Wagners take on the character. Horses for courses, as they say.

I would point out my otherwise fantastic week of comic was slightly marred by the absence of both One-Punch Man and Toriko, but you got to take it as it come's with the weekly titles.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 17 July, 2015, 08:08:23 PM
Whoa whoa whoa, hold yer horses. I've been pretty on board with Marvel's big Secret Wars event this summer. Both the main title and it's shedload of ancillary titles are all worth checking out, with Spurrier's Marvel Zombies first issue being a highlight.

But that mischievous Ewing droid just pulled off the biggest of Big Jobs. Has anyone else read Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders and noticed a few familiar faces?

Hopefully this won't lead to Marvel suing Rebellion in a few years for copyright infringement ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 18 July, 2015, 03:05:40 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 16 July, 2015, 04:50:54 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 16 July, 2015, 01:29:25 AM
Wagner's Spirit seems to have aped the early strip in tone and I found this one tough going to finish. So relentlessly old-fashioned in tone I finally realised it did exactly what it set out to, but that it was a simplistic gosh-darn it style I just don't care for.


Always feel a bit bad when something I harp on about is a complete miss for folk. Not that I disagree, just don't like wasting other folks money! I'm well immersed in The Spirit of old and so my filter is well and truly adjusted when approaching new takes. Some have stuck with the old tone, some haven't and have tried to add some modernity. Either way can work fine, but can see why people can put off.

If you approach Eisner's original material, while you still might not like it (you'd be a fool of course, a damned fool) at least you'd approach it forewarned as to what to expect. When you approach a modern take, you might not have that. Particularly when its done by a writer with the craft and vision of Matt Wagner, one from whom I have to be honest, I expected a less traditional take on things. For me it was a result, but I can defo see what Fungus might not get on with.

So sorry for that.


Don't worry Colin I really enjoyed The Spirit and am excited for the next issue
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 21 July, 2015, 10:41:50 AM
I had two new number 1's by Mark Waid on my recent LCS pick-up; Strange Fruit (4 issue mini) and Archie (new ongoing).

Both quite excellent in their own right.

Strange Fruit seemingly asks; what would happen if Superman arrived in the Deep South of the early 20th century? And, oh yeah, he's black.
I've never been as a huge fan of J.G. Jones' work as some, but he's really stepped up a gear with this. Luscious painted artwork on display- he's never been better IMO.

Waid and the ever-excellent Fiona Staples serve up a slice of comfort-eating American pie with their Archie reboot.
I'm still not sure what made me buy it (perhaps my love & appreciation of the Archie Horror-verse), but I was very glad I did.
With this creative team, I doubt it's going to ship regularly- so I can afford to keep it on my pull list for the moment.

Two thumbs up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 July, 2015, 01:24:46 PM
Their are few things more frustrating than a book that promises to ship on a certain date and day's latter, still no word.

'Glares at Corto and Bacchus with barely conealed frustration'
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 21 July, 2015, 01:58:50 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 21 July, 2015, 01:24:46 PM
Their are few things more frustrating than a book that promises to ship on a certain date and day's latter, still no word.

'Glares at Corto and Bacchus with barely conealed frustration'
Eh? I've had my copy of Bacchus for about ten days.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 July, 2015, 02:02:55 PM
'Frustration intensifies'

Pic's or it's a lie!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 July, 2015, 04:53:42 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 21 July, 2015, 01:58:50 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 21 July, 2015, 01:24:46 PM
Their are few things more frustrating than a book that promises to ship on a certain date and day's latter, still no word.

'Glares at Corto and Bacchus with barely conealed frustration'
Eh? I've had my copy of Bacchus for about ten days.

YOU WHAT! Really - arh come to poppa.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 21 July, 2015, 11:40:18 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 21 July, 2015, 02:02:55 PM
'Frustration intensifies'

Pic's or it's a lie!
Got it the weekend before last when I was in Glasgow for about two hours. Hadn't realised the new Corto Maltese was meant to be out the same day so didn't think to look for that.
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii544/TheCosh/PublicShare/8b1707c3-c99a-4834-8325-2d4f2c6cf1b0_zpsm7hsffoi.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 July, 2015, 09:34:39 AM
Bloody hell look at the size of it!

But it seem's my pouting was premature as I got a dispatch notice this morning. Thank christ.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 July, 2015, 09:38:45 AM
The fact that its positioned next to 'The Atlas of Remote Islands' can't be a coincidence!

Anyway looks lovely and hope its not such a beast that its uncomfortable to read, which is what puts me off getting more omibusisesieseis. Still for Bacchus I will make whatever exceptions are required!

In other good news I too got a dispatch notice just now for both Bacchus AND the latest Corto - I'm dancing a jig of glee. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 July, 2015, 08:43:47 PM
But enough waffling about all that! It's that most momentous of day's known only as NEW COMIC BOOK DAY!!!!

Aaaand i'm bereft. Mostly anyway. Gantz #36 hurtles the series towards it's ever gruesome, mind melting ending. Considered one of the hardest to read of sci-fi manga due to intense levels of violence and gore, it none the less is a riveting commentary on immigration and boarder control, arguably pulling it off better than our own Grey Area. Oku has really pulled all the strings to pull the series to as satisfying a conclusion as possible, but damn is their still a LOT to be resolved first.

And though it's felt like an age, Egos #8 finally lands and it's just as great as ever, a truely fantastic sci-fi romp with overtones of the good old Euro comic scene. Sad to see it'll be going so soon as well, with the next issue wrapping up the current 'Crunched' story arc. Hopefully it'll return soon.

Weekly Shonen Jump #34 brings the 'Dressrosa' arc of One Piece to a close. In My Hero Academia, however, the shit REALLY hits the fan and i'm actualy quite concerned about how high the body count for civilians and weaker hero's will be.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Keef Monkey on 23 July, 2015, 08:57:34 AM
My only new comic book this week was The Punisher, which left a very sour taste in my mouth! It's the only Marvel series I read and I've been really enjoying it over the last couple of years, and one of the things I like about it is it very rarely gets tangled in the whole Marvel universe 'you must buy 30 comics a month to understand what's going on' nonsense.

Until now that is, the last couple of issues have made no sense to me at all, I kept thinking I'd missed something or hadn't been paying attention but apparently it's all part of some Last Days strand which is one of 5 brandings that tie into the overall Secret Wars 'event' and something about multi-verses and...yeah. Even looking it up to find out what I'd need to buy to understand it all is completely confusing with all the different 'brandings' they're using for it.

Just a very cheap tactic to coerce me into buying Marvel comics that I don't buy, and actually a pretty good reminder of why I don't really buy Marvel comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 July, 2015, 10:42:05 AM
There's a lot of it about. I used to really quite enjoy it but have moved away from such shenanigans these days. Still it impacts I'm currently re-reading some old (well not that old) Outsiders comics from DC. All good, except entire plotlines, which have run for 11 issues(!) are dropped to tie-in with stuff going on elsewhere in the DC Universe then.

As it happens I collected the comics these tie into (GMozz's Batman run) BUT still this interrupted flow means that I reckon after re-read is done these comics will be put up for sale. Shame as there is some good stuff, but I have other, better Outsider comics, let alone superhero comics. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dash Decent on 23 July, 2015, 12:44:05 PM
Another one of those weird Archie crossover comics they're doing these days: Archie vs Sharknado (https://forbiddenplanet.com/141591-archie-vs-sharknado-one-shot/)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 July, 2015, 09:54:12 PM
Well I got Bacchus Omnibus #1 and Beyond the Windy Isles today. And much to my surprise Assassination Classroom #5 and My Hero Academia #1 as well, which I didn't even know where out already!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 July, 2015, 10:03:42 PM
Yep mine (Bacchus and Beyond the Windy Isles) arrived today and having abandoned the Outsiders (Heavens to Betsy Phillip Tans' art is enough to make me stop reading just about anything, christ alone knows why I carried on getting this title!) and a holiday coming up, this and The O-Men might get an uncommon boost up my reading list...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 July, 2015, 10:08:46 PM
Heerm. Is it me or are the Corto books going on a diet? BTWI looks a good third smaller than Under the Sign of Capricorn....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 July, 2015, 09:26:02 PM
Pretty small haul this time, in part due to the fact that I forgot to put a couple of titles on my pull list, sorted that now and ordered the missing issues from eBay. What I did get.. was okay.

First up The Island 1. This title I really wanted to enjoy, a big chunk of Sfi anthology, each of the three stories in an issue getting something like 20-30 pages and there's more besides. Oh and this was going to be oversized. Okay so its $7.99 (so reckon I'm paying over 6 quid, but forgot to ask but that a deal right.... well to be honest no. Its over-sized but marginally so, not really worth the effort. The extra pages than you'd expect in the stories, well in a couple of cases used up in flabby, indulgent story telling. For someone used and atuned to 2000ad's lean sharp tales, this didn't work so well. Not in this case at least. See the biggest question this book raised for me wasn't the ones I think it was trying to make me ponder. Rather I was left wondering when does, personal, singluar storytelling, designed to experiment and stretch, just become self indulgent twoddle, not worth the effort of running with the new ideas. The answer of course will always be very personal...

...and there, I think hangs this books problem. I applaud its appetite to  explore. I admire its desire to force the reader to try new things. Its the very reason I was drawn to the book, I figured I wouldn't like it all, but it'd give value in that which I didn't like, as much by the mere fact that that which I did took me too it to findout. The trouble is based on this issue and its only the first, there wasn't enough there for me. Emma Rios' I.D. could be good, its got an interesting premise, I think, but it indulged so long in making is point and I'm not sure it got there. It allowed Rios' pages to try to use her art to express things, alas I always find her work a little lacking on the storytelling front, so her indulgence (as I saw it) was wasted and the played to the weakest area of her art leaving me pretty unsatisfyed and seeing a story I'd have happily consumed in 10 pages (at most) and not enjoying the depth and breathe she gave it, or tried to. Lubroe's Dagger Proof Mummy I flat out didn't enjoy, it felt a slight and uninsightful story. The deeper edges I think it was trying to reach it simply failed to, to me it came across as poorly executed naive gazing. The sub-text to which were better revealed in the 100 word(ish) introductory page blurb than in the 30 odd pages of story.

The strip that I would have enjoyed being made to read, though on first look falling outside my comfort zone, was Warheads 2 (I've not read the first, though maybe now I will). It felt a little too self satisfied with its clever side steps and divergences, but  again a two page strip at the back, also by Brandon Graham, outlines quite nicely why this is and okay that's the kinda thing I think this anthology should have been tempting me back to get used to. This is the story I'd have played with 'cos it sat alongside  other things. It'd have had time to settle in my head and I figure it might, as my brain adjusted to it, have become a bit of a favourite... or not... but damnit I was interested enough to find out. Trouble is its not back for another 3 issues returning in issues 4.

So there we have the problem, the type of strip I wanted to buy this for  ain't in it for a while, the ones I'm left with aren't at the moment anywhere near enough for me to justify hanging around for, let alone buying a $7.99 comic for. So its dropped right... well no, slightly silly formatting aside (really either play with the format or don't, making it a tiny bit bigger is neither here, nor there and just seems a rather pretenious way of marking this out as something different on the stands, in a very physical way) this is the kinda comic I want to read... in theory if not in execution, thus far. So just like the need I seem to have to whitter on about it at length here for no real purpose, I'll not give up on this yet and try it again next month... though I suspect that'll be another $7.99 (tranlated in pounds) up the swanny before I realise this isn't for me... all that said (and boy was it too much) I hope this finds an audience, as this comic done better (by which I of course mean more up my street) is exactly the kinda thing that should be out there.

Phew I'm still going. Black Canary 2 I don't think is aimed at me but unlike The Island its fantastically executed and I'm really enjoying this. i imagine if I'd have been reading this back in the early 90s this would have been an absolute firm favourite of mine! Winter World: Frozen Fleet 3 ends this well done action adventure series really nicely. Hope it returns.C.O.W.L 11 I just plain wish wasn't the last issue of this series.As it stands it ends okay, but clearly nit even close to realising its potential. Damned shame this one. 11th Doctor Who 14  sets things up nicely for its 'season' conclusion next time, can't wait for that.

Comic of the haul though by a country mile is Maxx 21. Change of stage, all feeling very different and more transparent, yet familar and with the exact same potential to intrigue was the previous 20 issue story. Just brilliant and who knew Alan Moore got on board. Must find out how long he stays around...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 July, 2015, 05:22:02 PM
The final issue of Fables drops this week, a 150 page monster that not only functions as a final issue, but a final trade collection. I have mixed feelings about this series coming to a close, but I will miss it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 31 July, 2015, 08:17:55 AM
Oh? Fables has finished? Well a 150 issue run us quite a thing, and now it's wrapped up I might actualy give it a try at some point.....once my long, long list has been gone through.

Anyway, quite the eclectic mix of comics this week, lbut still riffe with a few gems, but comic of the week is Copperhead #9, which see's Bronson track a band of outlaws almost singlehandedly, as Faerber construcsts a brilliant atmosphere around the whole book as the current story arc races to it's conclusion. I adore this series. It's just a theill a moment comic, and easily one of the best things on my pull list right now. Anyone who isn't reading this comic should fix that immediately!

Doctor Who 12th Doctor #10 is once again thumping good, but not quite hitting the high's I would hope. Not with the creative team on duty, that is.

The only title that dare's rivel the mighty Copperhead hails from, as usual, Weekly Shonen Jump #35. With One Piece off for a week, both My Hero Academia and Toriko kick themselves into top gear, even as the former celebrates it's first anniversary. Volume one of My Hero Academia is available next monday and I highly recommend it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: jacob g on 31 July, 2015, 03:52:22 PM
Just read new issues of my two favourite titles from Image - Lazarus and Southern Bastards. While Lazarus still slowly moves with story (with the exepction of cliffhangers bigger than conclusion of Conclave storyarc) Southern Bastars was kinda... dunno, it's one of this moments when Aaron try to be more on the edge than Scalped but fails. I like new SB issue but previous standalone story was better in my opinion.

In comparision - Thors #2 was great. I love how Aaron creates fantasy version of Homicide: Life on the Streets for Marvel. My favourite Secret Wars tie-in so far (but TBH I'm only buying Master Of Kung-Fu, Weirdworld, Old Man Logan and Cap Britain).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: J.Smith on 02 August, 2015, 05:07:02 PM
Will be foregoing the Mega Collection once I've cancelled my subscription this week, which means I can spend money on other comics again. Not sure what new comics I'll pick up yet but I made a start with the first issue of Island, which I see Colin also picked up:

Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 26 July, 2015, 09:26:02 PM
First up The Island 1. [etc.]

Apart from the third story, Dagger-Proof Mummy, which we can agree was crap, I had the opposite reaction regarding the rest (including Kelly Sue DeConnick's essay on a close friend) and thought that this was a very strong first issue. Although I can see where he's coming from regarding storytelling of this length compared to 2000AD's five or six page strips, I think the comparison's unfair, even if you were to take a month's worth of 2000AD and compare it to what you have here in a single issue. You're looking at the size of each issue and there being "extra pages" wrong, I think, because the first two stories are actually very focused on their narrative, which surprised me in both cases by being more complex than they appeared to be at a glance through the issue.

It's hard to tell exactly how successful Multiple Warheads will turn out to be when it will be making such irregular appearances, particularly as I haven't read any of the series previously, but it progressed this issue in such a way that I was thoroughly enjoying it without complaint and loved the different ways Graham approached each scene, which he expands on later in the issue as being, amongst other things, something he really cares about in the medium, believing an artist's unique style to be extremely important. You can really see that, I think - just Googling a page of his without any context of the scene itself, you can tell what, to my eye, made reading his story in this first issue very enjoyable. It's funny because, skimming through this issue before sitting down to read it proper, I thought his work looked stupidly complicated to the point that it was probably going to be either confusing or a distraction. But that really wasn't the case, which is a good thing because, apart from poor writing, my one other greatest annoyance with comics is, of course, artists that tell a story so poorly that I have to work out what the hell's happening. That wasn't the case here and I actually think this episode of Multiple Warheads is one of those comics that you could hand to someone who's never read a comic before and they'd get it, so bravo.

(As a side note, Graham did, in a way, remind me of our very own Mark Harrison in that both - but Graham moreso with his greater freedom - fill their backgrounds with lots of different, unimportant characters and a bunch of small sound effects of these characters or the environment too. Made me think what Harrison's work would look like working by his own script and rules.)

As for I.D., well, I'm a bit biased about Emma Rios, as I thought her work on the first volume of Pretty Deadly (which I'm glad to see will be continuing later this year) was incredible. In particular I love her characters in any given scene, especially the way they express themselves, and I recall how she would, throughout Pretty Deadly, move in really close to them as they performed various actions (a sex scene in an early issue and Deathface Ginny's fight with Big Alice are two moments where I remember this worked to especially amazing effect). You get that here as early as the first couple of pages, where we get close ups of our three main characters fidgeting and avoiding conversation. Incidentally, I think the next couple of pages following that are a great example of how brilliant a storyteller she is, on the contrary to what Colin thought. We move from the page of close ups to the rainy outdoors just outside the coffee shop - which is important for several pages later and some time after that - to back indoors from a wider angle, where we see the owner who reacts to the news two panels later. This leads to everyone in the shop turning their heads and our three main characters to voice off on what happened, which leads two of them to try to use it as an excuse to leave. After they agree to stay, one goes for a smoke and in two panels we see protesters on the side of those from the news pass by the shop and we'll recognise them (from their distinctive elbow and knee pads) and realise what's going on when they turn up again later. There's more going on besides that but I was impressed by how well the first half of this story flowed (as a whole - not just this first chapter that I've outlined) and thought that Rios was very deliberate and careful in its telling, which is to say that I can see this wrapping up very well in its longer second half next issue.

By comparison to these two stories, Dagger-Proof Mummy had a very weak narrative and was driven by action and simply didn't work at all. It takes up the most amount of room this issue and it tells, the one feature that I would say absolutely did outstay its welcome. It opens with a generic fight scene, spends the middle part having a character do some skateboarding and move between places, has another fight scene and then ends with a flashback; but whereas I had things to chew on with the other two stories, here I was simply baffled as to why this was included alongside those, especially as its Ludroe's first comic (I seem to recall in an interview that he's only previously done covers) and felt like nothing more than an excuse to have some skateboarding going on, as per his introduction on the contents page. Whereas I knew exactly what was going on in Graham and Rios' strips (and I had never even read Multiple Warheads before this, mind), I had no idea what had happened here and doubt next issue will make me care. It's not really helped that I found Ludroe to be an uninteresting artist, not just compared to the other two, but in general. Nothing unique about what I saw here and, in fact, some of that confusion took place.

Despite this unwelcome third strip, it's definitely a comic I'll be keeping my eye on and give a chance for another two or three issues. It has great potential, depending on who else they get on board, which I'm to understand will be people from all over the place and hopefully with unique styles of their own like Graham and Rios.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 03 August, 2015, 02:03:55 AM
I've only read The first strip of Island so far and it was very decompressed story telling, some unclear action panels and an inability to make a 50 year old woman look 50 (not a single crows feet in endless panels of close ups). I wouldn't say it's twaddle but it's maybe in need of an editor who can say 'okay, you can have the indulgent pages half the time but you've got to tighten it up elsewhere.' For the page count very little is revealed and very little makes sense. But it's far from unattractive to read and I'd certainly pick up the next epsoide with a 'right, what's happening to these three now...'

Personally I'll stick with island a long while. It's a format that I'd like to see sustained and BG can bring a lot of talent to the table. Simon Roy is up next and his art is fantastic. When you see how bad DHP is at the minute it's hard not to see Island as superior product.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 August, 2015, 07:59:08 PM
To accompany Beyond the Windy Isles I also re-read Under the Sign of Capricorn. Yeah, the Caribean Suite might not have the sweeping story arc of Ballad of Salty Sea, but read as a single book it's a glorious set of adventures. That Pratt was a bit good, that he was.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 August, 2015, 06:29:48 PM
Had a nice couple of night dives up at Treffer Pier last nigh, lot's of lovely dog fish this time of year and a brief encounter with a Sea Otter to boot. But on the long car journey home it was time for some comics!

And some cracking tale's where told indeed, with Age of Reptiles Ancient Egyptians #3 blazing a trail as it heads to it's conclusion next month. I envy those who are trade waiting this, or maddeninly awaiting the next omnibus, seeing as it's in my top 5 titles i'm picking up right now and live's up to it's predisecours. Also, CHARCHARODONTOSAUROUS! My all time favourite allosauride on the same page's as fan favourite Spinosaurus. I highly recomend people hunt down a documentary on 4OD about the discovery of these two massive carnivores by Ernst Stromer during WW2 and their sudden descent into mythology after all fossil records where lost in the Blitz. A fascinating story.

Will Eisner's Matt Wagners The Spirit #2 continues to intruige, entertain, and thrill all in equal measures. In any other week, it would have been the highlight, but such in the strength of the releases this week it's just another title i'm afraid. Not that that's a bad thing, Mr. Wagner has done superbly well to inject life back into a cult comic series and hopefully it'll last sometime yet (it IS an ongoing, right?). Savage Dragon #205 is also and intruiging read. I'm currently half way through Archives vol. 2 (#41. best. event crossover. ever!) and this is part of the joy of getting into an ongoing, long running comic. To buy the back issues/ TPB's and pick up new issues simultainiusly and compare how the title has changed over time, and to just to enjoy the ride.

We Stand on Guard #2 is starting to give me and uneasy feeling of drag though, and I think it might be a comic better suited to trade reading. It's bloody good, as I expect from Vaughn. But not quite THAT good. I'll give it another issue before I decide. War Stories #11 is great war comics by contrast, and feel's like a proper Bakers Half Dozen romp rather than some of the previous, somewhat slugish titles. Excellent fun.

Weekly Shonen Jump #36 covers all the bases. Excellent Chapter of One Piece as well as we at last come face to face with [spoiler]Kaido, lord of the beasts. The unkillable man and top contender for Pirate King.[/spoiler]. Oh, and a D.Gray-Man Jump Back. JOY! Hopefully now the series is off hiatus and on a quarterly schedual, Viz will add it to the English Jump....

In addition to the usual WSJ goodies, I also nabbed Assassination Classroom vol.5, My Hero Academia vol.1, Toriko Vol.29, and Jojos Bizarre Adventure Part 1 Phantom Blood vol.3. The most latter of these also happens to be the finale to the first story arc. A neat, tidy and all together fantastic conclusion that segways greatly into Part 2 Battle Tendency.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 August, 2015, 10:27:00 PM
Quiet week for comics. I only got a few myself.

Death Sentence London #3 is aces, once again. Excellent home grown comics from Montynero. Mixing mystery, intruige and superheroics excellenty. Long may it continue.

Next came a new Doctor Who title begins with Four Doctors #1... By Paul Cornell! A very enticing first issue paves the way for the return of [spoiler]War Doctor[/spoiler] to finally get the story he deserves.

Weekly Shonen Jump #37 provides a superb redemption story in My Hero Academia and heart ache in Toriko. Always a joy to read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: jacob g on 18 August, 2015, 11:06:16 AM
I don't know where to ask about this (since I don't have permission to post in every thread) yet still I need to ask somewhere:

US edition of Judge Dredd: America that recently hit the stores, is there any significant changes/bonuses in this editon in comparision to UK edition? Other than cover art?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: J.Smith on 18 August, 2015, 06:06:37 PM
Someone will probably pop along and give you a proper answer but I'm sure I read somewhere that it has a slightly higher page count than the previous edition, which leads me to presume that it includes Judgement Call, which was newly included in the first volume of the Mega Collection to round off Beeny's story somewhat.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 August, 2015, 10:05:22 PM
I'm somewhat concerned that Colin hasn't posted a mu-assive review in weeks. A lack of thrill power in your long box at the moment?

But anyway, another week and another batch of comics. Chief of these is the long awaited ninth volume of Empowered. I adore this series, in all it's excesses. It's unashamed catering to both the male and female eye with Adam Warrens mastery of the human curvature. The gorgeous pencil only artwork, the ridiculous character design and the fun, charming and easy to get into story telling. That being said....i've still not read Empowered Unchained from back in april....maybe I should give the series a bit of a binge read at some point.

Friends and Foes of Groo #8, Island #2, and Four Doctors #2 (I did mention this was a weekly title, right?) all continue to entertain as they have before. All steady fixers and fun titles. Though Groo does make me wonder just how much material I have to catch up on!

Speaking of which, Savage Dragon #206. Poor Malcolm. He just can't catch a break. You take over from your dad as the lead of the title comic, and all of a sudden everyone want's to kill you. Can't the kid even have his graduation day in piece? I also got Savage Dragon Archives 3 and 4. Loving it! More please.

I've been a fan of Oeming for a while now. His webcomic Supers is great, and Mice Templer always looks fun. His early works are now collected in a Oemnibus. Some really cool small press superhero comics in here, might be of interest to some. Ultraman vol.1 also looks phenomenal. Not the most well achooled fan of ultraman, got I love Linebarrels so it's aweaome to see they did a good number on this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 August, 2015, 05:50:15 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 19 August, 2015, 10:05:22 PM
I'm somewhat concerned that Colin hasn't posted a mu-assive review in weeks. A lack of thrill power in your long box at the moment?

Nah, nowt as sinister as me jollies. Got a mini haul which I took away but didn't get the chance to post. Fear not I'm back to the nerd shop this weekend and normal, ill thought out, misspelled service will resume... mind apparently The Island will be there, so given what that did to me last time it might be even more overly long that normal!

Hadn't heard of Oemnibus, might see about that one...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 August, 2015, 11:06:09 AM
Ah! I look forward to it. It's always a pleasure to read other people banging on about great comics. The Oemnibus is great, BTW. A nice chuncky but not too cumbersome collection with some rad looking stories inside.

Oh, I forgot to mention. No Jump this week. Dammit.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 August, 2015, 10:56:53 AM
Haven't posted on this thread in a while, mainly because my pile of un-read comics was growing so unwieldy I've been 1-2 months behind on most titles.

As a brief summary, two of the comics I am enjoying most (for vastly different reasons) are Providence by Moore & Burrows (an intricate slow-burn Cthulhu Mythos yarn) and Archie by Waid & Staples (an utterly, utterly charming high-school comedy-drama).

Getting right back up to date with new comic day, this week I've two good'uns inbound;

Marvel Zombies (Vol 6) 3 by Spurrier and Walker. I neither know nor wish to know absolutely anything about the latest Secret Wars, but will stick with this until the conclusion later this year. The usual witty script by Spurrier and the best non-2000AD work I've seen from Kev Walker. I don't believe I've read any comics featuring protagonist Elsa Bloodstone before, but found I was instantly fond of the character. Great stuff so far.
Ragnarok 6 by Simonson. It's had a sporadic release schedule, but the quality is simply outstanding. Quite possibly the best comic being published right now. Check out that new preview; http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/ragnarok-6-idw-2015
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 24 August, 2015, 04:49:31 PM
I believe Elsa Bloodstone is in NEXT WAVE by Warren Ellis, which is bloody good sweary fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 August, 2015, 09:19:41 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 24 August, 2015, 10:56:53 AM
Haven't posted on this thread in a while, mainly because my pile of un-read comics was growing so unwieldy I've been 1-2 months behind on most titles.

Well bloomin' well get reeading man!

I too make my return after a mini hiatus with a bit of a frustrating haul... I'll try not to launch into The Island straigtht away and rather I'll talk about other annoyances. Both Black Canary 3 and Martian Manhunter 3 hit... well the issue three cutting point and both do so with their weakest issues to date, which doesn't help them. Black Canary has been great to this point so it gets a pass to the next round, but is on another 3 issue test. MM... well were we really meant to be surprised by the identity of Mr Buscuits? This is far from Rob Williams best work... its not even the best thing in the haul and thats before we get to his 2000ad work at the moment... yet this might still get another 3 too... not quite sure why.

The Spire 2 is already on the way to becoming a need to read as one. Its no Six Gun Gorilla but this team deserves time to convince me, or for this to click into place. Hip Hop Family Tree 1 is equally frustrating. There's a lot of history to get in here but if it was told in a less literal way there could be a cracking comics here. There were so many things reduced to either a page, or even a panel I'd have like to have seen given more space and time. Still its a fascinating read, if it could be so much more and so deserves more time.

So to The Island 2, its going to get one last issue to prove it, but its done nothing to deserve my love. The skater story finishes and I still understand more about what this was trying to do from the intro paragraph last issue than from reading the 40 very ordinary pages it has this month. I.D.s doesn't fulfil the potential of its interesting idea. The best long form story in it again will go missing again for 4 months. Simon Roys 'Habitat' is pretty good. Told in a tighter way it wouldn't be out of place in 2000ad and could go to interesting places... will I still be hear for it. Dunno. Will Kirkby's 6 pages at the beginning are by far the most interesting thing - but I ain't paying this much for 6 pages of good, 20 pages of pretty good and lots of pages of muh. Even the text pieces were very mediocre too. Still one more chance for this as this is the type of comics I want (in principal) and as an anthology might surprise next month.

So an up note is needed and The Spirit 2 provides it. Wagner (other one) provides a very clever way to keep The Spirit out of it and still front and centre. Judging my next week he'll also work in the glorious short form globe trotting of Eisner, while of course not. This is a brilliant;y structured book, well executed. Well another frustration is FBP 23 as this series crunches to it end. Its possible read back this final story will do justice to the great series that has gone before. Not really getting it at the moment. 

So far only one issue I've not had a problem with. The Fade Out 8 doesn't turn things either. Ed Brubaker advises a re-read of the story to date and I can't say I disagree, its beginning to drift month to month(ish) and a re-read might well tighten it up. That's not a good thing, but its been good enough prior to this to deserve patience.

Sigh so not good so far really... thank you Joe Casey and Sex 23 and Garth Ennis for War Stories 11, which art aside (please can we have a new artist on this book) takes a glorious turn for some more good comics without qualification... oh well art in War Stories put to one side.

Book of the haul though goes, by a margin, to 11th DocWho 15's glorious ending to its first season. Rob Williams, Al Ewing and Simon Fraser wrap things up quite brilliantly. If only the telly show had remained as good as this. Best Who out there.

So yeah frustrating haul, lets hope some of these books reach their potential in the coming months.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: J.Smith on 25 August, 2015, 09:52:19 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 24 August, 2015, 09:19:41 PM
Hip Hop Family Tree 1 is equally frustrating. There's a lot of history to get in here but if it was told in a less literal way there could be a cracking comics here. There were so many things reduced to either a page, or even a panel I'd have like to have seen given more space and time. Still its a fascinating read, if it could be so much more and so deserves more time.

Haven't read this myself yet but it was a series I wanted to get into, even though I know nothing about hip hop and have hardly listened to any, because of Piskor's brilliant artwork and the amazing style he presents the comic in. Well, first of all: yay, footnotes. Doubt it'll help me understand who everyone is that much but it adds a lot of context to the various scenes, which looks quite interesting (and by the way, although I get your complaint of the little time being spent in various places, it's worth keeping in mind that the series was released into at least one book first before Piskor started releasing short instalments of the strip on BoingBoing and as he's pointed out, there's so much to cover and he intends to take the series as far as he possibly can), and I can appreciate that. Secondly, yep, it looks seriously amazing. Not just because it draws influence for its look from comics Piskor read as a kid - he's just a great artist. I quite enjoy following him on Twitter because he's always posting sketches for pages he's working on, the pencilled work and finally the inked page.

Thirdly - and this was the first thing I noticed when I went to skim through my copy - I recall a specific feature video on the series where Piskor guided the cameraman through where he grew up, the places he hangs out as he's doing his work, etc. or another one like that. Anyway, at one point, talking briefly about the presentation of the book, how it's emulating comics from the time the series is set in, he jokes that the only thing the books are missing is the smell of old newsprint. So imagine my surprise when I get this comic in my hands and find that Fantagraphics are so nuts that that the comic - I presume the books don't - actually does smell! Hah! Gotta say, I loved that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 September, 2015, 06:14:14 PM
You would have thought going digital would make it easier to read comics on holiday. Problem isn't the format it's TIME!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 03 September, 2015, 04:04:14 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 02 September, 2015, 06:14:14 PM
You would have thought going digital would make it easier to read comics on holiday. Problem isn't the format it's TIME!!!

Quote fixed  :D... I have read over half a years comics this week, including the prog.

Talk about overload
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 September, 2015, 09:34:54 PM
Turns out an 8 hour drive from Caleis to Manchester was all I needed to get caught up. And what lovelies their where (with a few befuddling entries to boot).

First the odd one's. We Stand on Guard #3 has all the hall marks of a title I should love. Apocalypse, intercontinental warefare, mechs, cross species conflict. But then why is it all so....bland? Not grabbing me at all, i'm afraid despitw being helmed by a highly respectable and talented team. One I won't be brining home next month. Then theirs Godzilla in Hell #2. Oh....well then, it's a different artist and writer for every issue then. That's...novel. And to be fair I do adore Bob Eglettons art....on a cover. His static image referenced, painted style doess not take well to the interiors and flows like a log bobbing down a river. An eye sore, i'm afraid. Whats that? Ulises Farines is illustrating #3?....Well then...at least i've got that to look forward to.

Four Doctors continues to be aces through #3 and #4 and thunders at a break neck speed. Read this quickly peeps!...or wait for the trade. Either way, it's top event Who. War Stories #12 provides once again a high octane dose of old school action and after my somewhat sci-fi heavy pull list it comes as a breath of fresh air. I will echo Colins sentements though that a new artist is much in need. I hear Cam Kennedy isn't doing much these days....

Tegami Bachi vol.18 brings the conflict between the revolution and the Amberground governemtn to the forfront as Lag and co. are caught up in the mass of it. As ever, a delight to read and a truely vissual feast by this stage. As is Spread #9 as well. A grizzly tale as ever but still mesemrrising in it's grotesqueness, instantly being the perfect combination of Hellraiser and The Thing while still holding it's own. Top entertainment.

A new title in the form of Plutona #1 and it's wonderful stuff. Jeff Lemire is once again tells a riveting yarn (perhapse a little to much akin to Super 8 but still...) and the new artist on the block hits the ball out of the park. At first it appears to just be another 'Children discover something wicked in the woods' tale but lets see how this one plays out...

Comic of the months however, is Maxx #22. Oh Sarah, you and that giant Banana Slug....yeah, still no clue whats going on but god if it isn't just the most entertaining level of confusion while also giving me a lot of wonderful painted pages to look at. It's hard to think Sam Kieth didn't completely redraw some issues, and instead it's all just superbly rendered edits. Top stuff and can't wait to read it all in one go once it's finished (or buy the HC's...).

And two issues of the Weekly Shonen Jump (#37-#38) provide some top of the range entertainment. Garo come's face to face with the Caped Baldy in One-Punch Man, something nasty is brewing in the border between dimensions in Toriko, Luffy punches and old man in the face in One Piece, the chief of police in Japan is shown to be a cocker spaniel in My Hero Academia, and Bleach is actualy really, really good for a change as Mayuri fights a giant left arm. Really, it's like 59ft tall.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 04 September, 2015, 01:34:57 AM
The rest means nothing to me, but kinda pleased We Stand On Guard isn't the Next Big Thing. First issue didn't quite hit the mark for me. Not missing out, then.

No US comics for me the last 2 months. They pile up. Such is life. I'll hijack this thread if time allows...  :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 September, 2015, 08:43:16 PM
Comics, I got a few,
But then again, enough to mention
So I do, what I always do and whitter on without exception...

And I'll start with a finish. FBP 24 brings this once proud series to a conclusion. Its been a frustrating end to this comic. You can tell it was curtailed before its time. So while this last arc has been given time to finish things off, some strands haven't been given the space they deserved and this disappointing 8 part last arc just hasn't been of the standard of the series as a whole and the 'I won't sell out' ending was a little trite. Still the first 2/3s of this series were good enough that I've put the run straight onto read pile and hope that when read back the end holds up better.

Elsewhere Prez 3 gets this series through the 3 issue test with ease, its not subtle satire, but its fun and engaging, well executed and feels fresh. Good enough for me. The Maxx 22 has a steady issue, more down to earth and somehow that doesn't quite work as well, which is not to say this is anything other than great, just not as great as many in this fine, ridiculous comic.

There are two other great mini ending in his haul, War Stories 12 ends this story with a great tale and terrible art. Ragnarok 6 ends its first arc (wayhey the rumour, started by Simonson no less that this had become a mini isn't true - so happy!) ends with glorious art and story... actually why isn't this comic of the haul... oh hold on I know...

Another board member recently said Lazarus is their fav current series and this issue certainly hold as a great example of what they identified about what they loved about it, issue 19 works as a great single comic, its a great part in an ongoing and manages to create some wonderful tension around the fate of our supposedly indestructible led. Great execution and a fine part of this great series. However when you stand it next to what I think is my favourite current series They're Not Like Us 7
like almost all other series it becomes a little exposed. Eric Stephenson crafts quite brilliant characters, shifts the ongoing story into its second arc, ties it perfectly whats gone before and Simon Gane wraps it all in simply beautiful art. It makes the astonishing feel grounded and real. Its like the anti-Kirby of superhero comics and just like Kirby did with the superhero as new Gods (lack of capital deliberate) Stephenson and Gane do as well with the opposite extreme with a geniune portrait of superpowered folk as vulernable folks. Just perfect comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Satanist on 07 September, 2015, 10:30:08 AM
You know what's great? Providence that's what. Anyone else reading this? Anyone?

An Alan Moore comic based on Lovecraft mythology now at issue 4 and there's nary a peep. Its the end of times I tells ye.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 07 September, 2015, 11:59:27 AM
Satan, Got issue one but missed two and three, will have to be a DTW now.

oh, and Stand Guard is working for me, loving the artwork and some nice storytelling without hitting you over the head, also giant Mechs, drones and up to date use of virtual and a cast that isn't made up of obvious redshirts/heros, nice.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 07 September, 2015, 05:01:22 PM
Providence is... on The Pile. Will start soon...

Horrible delays, but Dying and the Dead is currently a favourite. Issue 1 was great (and oversized), then the next was hard-boiled perfection. Hickman knows how to write 'em. See also East of West. Can't say I've tried any of his superhero gubbins, or intend to.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 September, 2015, 09:13:00 PM
I know i've pimped the series to death at this point, but god almighty you can finally buy One-Punch Man PHYSICALLY as volumes 1 and 2 landed on my doorstep this morning. If theirs one series I will recomend now until the end of time it's this series because, gosh darn it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 September, 2015, 09:59:20 PM
One of the best comics on the planet, yup.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 09 September, 2015, 12:04:48 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 08 September, 2015, 09:13:00 PM
I know i've pimped the series to death at this point, but god almighty you can finally buy One-Punch Man PHYSICALLY as volumes 1 and 2 landed on my doorstep this morning. If theirs one series I will recommend now until the end of time it's this series because, gosh darn it!
He might go on about it a lot but it really is a tremendously silly series. That's meant as a compliment by the way.

Quote from: Satanist on 07 September, 2015, 10:30:08 AM
You know what's great? Providence that's what. Anyone else reading this? Anyone?

An Alan Moore comic based on Lovecraft mythology now at issue 4 and there's nary a peep. Its the end of times I tells ye.
Much like zombies, the whole Cthulhu thing does nothing for me. Except I'm really enjoying Nameless, even if there hasn't been an issue for six months.

And I quite enjoyed the Crossed 100 series Moore wrote. In fact, I bought the first Spurrier issue and started it a couple of things but couldn't get past the fact that he was having to really so heavily on the language Moore invented for it so gave up after a couple of pages. I realise this is doing Si a disservice so I'll try again at some point.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 September, 2015, 02:11:27 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 09 September, 2015, 12:04:48 AM
And I quite enjoyed the Crossed 100 series Moore wrote. In fact, I bought the first Spurrier issue and started it a couple of things but couldn't get past the fact that he was having to really so heavily on the language Moore invented for it so gave up after a couple of pages.

I know what you mean, but what other option is there?
If this series is to continue, they must use the language / syntax established by Moore (and if I recall, Moore is still credited with the story's outline).
I thought Si did a really good job with his first issue- great ending too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 September, 2015, 10:09:58 PM
Looking through solicitaions for the next month, Goon Once Upon a Hard Time #4 comes out in little under 4 weeks. My heart is not ready for th end, I love Goon too much.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 September, 2015, 11:27:00 AM
Okay getting a little concerned about the size of my pull list (there an innuendo in there somewhere, I just can't be bothered to wipe it out...). I was worrying that I was dropping books and not back filling and was sniffing around for new and interesting titles. Before you know it I'm adding:

Hercules - Dan Abnett and interesting sounding premise
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur - well since Rocket Girl seems to have failed in its attempt to reignite this seems an appropriate replacement
UnFollow - Rob Williams and interesting concept (does it have a capital F, weird that I assume it does!)
The Goddamned Haven't really read much Aaron (if any) and you hear good things and wanted to try something so might as well get on at the ground floor with this as I like the premise

Added to these ongoing a couple of minis - Klaus by GMozz and The Massive - The Nineth Wave cos I love the original series and the rumoured return of Nowhere Men and Mudman, now I'm struggling to justify getting a Warren Ellis' James Bond which I was kinda intrigued by as again Warren Ellis is a massive gap in my comics knowledge for whatever reason.

So yeah from having a pull list that was going all limp, I now have one that's growing and thrusting in all sorts of new directions. Jez I can't find a happy medium me!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: jacob g on 16 September, 2015, 11:35:17 AM
Damn, can't wait for my Tokyo Ghost #1 to arrive. I hope this book will be as good as Deadly Class was 'cuz other Remender titles from past two years didn't work for me (creator owned and marvel ones).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 16 September, 2015, 01:23:26 PM
Quote from: jacob g on 16 September, 2015, 11:35:17 AM
Damn, can't wait for my Tokyo Ghost #1 to arrive.

I've placed an order for this too. Dunno what to expect to be honest, but SGM rarely disappoints.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 September, 2015, 08:29:38 PM
Well lordy me,  ain't the world full of surprises.

Martian Manhunter 4 sees my time with this title come to an end I suspect. Love the writer, artist ain't bad and love the character, but somehow this ain't working for me. It has some great moments, Mr Biscuits being kinda like Dirty Frank and others, but over all it feels a bit... messy. With a load of new titles I want to try on the way, this has to give. So The Island 3 would surely see this title gone, I need to make space, BUT now, like Japan crashing through the Springboks this pulls off one of the great surprises... I think. By far the best issue to date. Like any anthology should be its not consistent Straylight I struggled to get into, but who knows. Almost all the one offs where great, first 5 pages aside. The key is next month we have Ancester back and the first part of that was by far the best thing this title has seen so far, loved it. On top of that I think Multiple Warheads is back.So two stories I'm looking forward to that will hopefully drag me into more stories like those in this issue is exactly the mix I was after. So okay its a delicate peace, this is the first issue to have given me this mix, but it gives me hope. So unless the cost and need to cut calls too loud I think I'm defo in next month at least.

My other two NuNuDc, or whatever its called, are both safe already, for Prez 4 this is probably a good thing as it has a steady issue, Black Canary 4 quite the opposite with a very good return to form. Doctor 12th 11 is a fill-in and well please get the regular team back, its not bad but nothing I'd read on a regular basis. I've just found out that The Fade Out 9 is actually part of a 12 issue series, shame as this issue proves once again why I'd be happier to stay in this world a lot longer. The Spirit 3 continues to be great fun.

Issue of the haul, well Maxx 23, if for no other reason than otherwise you might think I'm taking this magnificent series for granted. Is it my imagination or are things becoming clearer, the subtexts, meanings etc. Or is it that the means underpinning this wonderful series have simply been soaking into me my osmosis as I've been reading? By series end I might actually have all the answers? I almost hope not! I certainly doubt it. This series is fantastic now, back in the day I imagine it was mind blowing?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 30 September, 2015, 11:00:51 PM
Sandman: Overture 6. Well, it's over. Has it really only been 2 years?  I dunno, the art was unspeakably lovely, the attention to detail breathtaking, but...I found it a little odd that the whole thing started off as a sort of sequel to a story in the Endless Nights afterthought  volume, but downright disappointing that it ended up as MAJOR SPOILER a [spoiler]rewrite of Dream of a Thousand Cats[/spoiler]. Having [spoiler]Desire and Despair explain the underlying plot of The Sandman[/spoiler] to each other was also a pretty odd way for a prequel series to end - almost as if Gaiman felt the need to make it clearer at this distant remove.

Ah well, maybe it'll work better read in one go.

At least my other revenant series Phonogram: Material Girl 2 still feels fresh and exciting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 October, 2015, 02:43:10 PM
Well due to a monster chest infection I spent most of this week in bed. Luckily this gave me the chance to catch up on my comics back catalogue because damned if i've had the time these last few weeks.

Just to clear a few obvious titles up first, Wilds End The Enemy Within #1 was utterly superb and dripping in character. Dabnett and Culbard have created something special with this series, and after the last mini series this is set to be another winner, as Slipaway and co. are placed under house arrest by the millitary and aren't allowed to tell anyone about what happened to them, the Martians, that is. If your a squaxx and you aren't reading this, your missing out on something epic.

Savage Dragon #207 has probably the most awkward opening sequence in a comic this month, but acts perfectly to bring a new reader up to date on who Mr.Glum and the other Angel Murphy are and what they are after. Rollocking good fun with some really glrious world building going on.

Both Groo Friends and Foes #9 and Usagi Yojimbo #148 are joyous indeed and a real refreshing change after many of the more gritty titles in my pull list. Usagi is particular seems to really be kicking up a gear and building on the current story arc but i'm still in awe how each issue is as easy to get into as the last. Stan Sakai really is a master. The Spirit #3 is just ace comics, and despite the ever present lack of our title hero in the flesh, these flashback tales are perfectly interwoven with the present narrative to create a refreshingly easy to access tale. More of The Spirit is deffinetly on my should read list, has anyone checked out that recent '75th anniversery' book DC put out?

The 12th Doctor Who #11 continues to be a fine sci-fi romp from top talent, The Maxx #23 is excellent also. The only reason i'm not selling this book as much as I should is the fact Colin captures the nature of the book so much more succinctly than myself, but it truely is top notch comics. Death Sentence London #3 and Spread #10 chunder along nicely and really are wonderful comics also, while Headlopper #1 is unbarably beatiful in the art department and damn fun too boot. Godzilla in Hell #3 is ramping up the suspense and Assassination Classroom vol.6 is still madder than a bunch of monkeys with water pistols.

Over in the Jump, My Hero Academia blazez a trail and Toriko sets the players into motion for end game.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 October, 2015, 07:59:10 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 01 October, 2015, 02:43:10 PM
, The Maxx #23 is excellent also. The only reason i'm not selling this book as much as I should is the fact Colin captures the nature of the book so much more succinctly than myself, but it truely is top notch comics.

Well there's a sentence I never expected to hear and never expect to hear again... well except the bit about The Maxx being 'top notch comics' thats something we should here more often!

And Tordelbacks come to play with us. Just when you thought this thread couldn't get any better.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 October, 2015, 10:36:13 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 01 October, 2015, 07:59:10 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 01 October, 2015, 02:43:10 PM
, The Maxx #23 is excellent also. The only reason i'm not selling this book as much as I should is the fact Colin captures the nature of the book so much more succinctly than myself, but it truely is top notch comics.

Well there's a sentence I never expected to hear and never expect to hear again... well except the bit about The Maxx being 'top notch comics' thats something we should here more often!

No more than is due! But seriously, The Maxx is a an ace comic and a lot more people should be reading it.  I'm still a little curious though weather Sam Kieth will also have all the canon loose end re-released as well. Their where a few one shots at Image, that Darker Image anthology story, Gay Comics #24, and Friends of Maxx #3. Doub't any of the early Image crossover stuff will be covered though as they're clearly not Sam's vision of the character (though I will argue contention that Savage Dragon #27 and #28 are deffinetly in canon. Can't comment on the Gen13 team up mind you...).

So yeah, theirs plenty more Maxx material that we should see reprinted at some point, at least in another collected volume.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 October, 2015, 08:36:16 PM
Sometimes, in my ballooning pull list, I forget which titles truly mean the most to me and which one's are just enjoyable passing interests. Not this week. I couldn't avoid the feeling this week. 3 conclusions! My hearts could not take it.

So going in reverse order this week, Weekly Shonen Jump #45 presents some stunning material as ever. Toriko was a magnificent case of condensed story telling (with added Monkey King action), while One Piece does what it does best. Juggling multiple story lines and crazy concepts ([spoiler]An island. That moves. And just so happens to be a 2000 year old elephant.[/spoiler]). World Trigger remembers what the main plot thread is, in contrast My Hero Academia never lets up as the young hero's are faced with new threats. Also, I've always like Tokoyami and Frog Girl as side characters so nice to see them do something for a change.

Now, onto the conclusions. Copperhead #10 leaves me with aches as we'll have to wait another few months before we see it again. Which is a crying shame as this second arc has been superb as ever, and I was left hankering after #9 to see if [spoiler]Boo would pull through. A tragic trick to play on us, Mr. Faerber.[/spoiler] Let's hope to see it return soon as the good old space western has become a staple and favorite of mine. Good shit, basically!

Next, and more frustratingly, Age of Reptiles Ancient Egyptians #4. Why so frustrating, you ask? Because it's so damn good, and so damn fine, and I HAVE NO IDEA IF WE'LL EVER SEE ANOTHER SERIES AGAIN! Thats the nature of mini series that share a common mantel, I suppose. They come and go as seen fit by the mighty creators, and as much as we beg we are completely at their mercy. But please, Mr. Delgado, can't we have an Age of Reptiles mini every year?

And finally. Goon Once Upon A Hard Time #4. Their have been a few comics consistent in my long box since I started reading comics. 2000AD, D.Gray-Man...and Eric Powells...wonderful, delirious, brilliant. The Goon. It's always been one of the most entertaining, action filled  and clever comics on the stands with gorgeous art work and wonderful writing. I've loved it, ever since I read the first trade and fell in love with this world filled with Eisneresque brutes, fantastical creatures with latent flaws, and airborne mollosque militia! But after a 8 year readership, it's time to say goodbye. The increasingly dark and cynicle (but no less hilarious) story arcs of recent years have all lead to this inevitable encounter between Goon and his nemesis. And heads have rolled. Powell has said he isn't finished with the world he's invented, and intends to begin a new series next year. But it wont be the same, though i'm sure it will be excellent. It pains me to see a series I have loved for so long end, but The Goon is going out in fine form and will remain a firm favorite of mine, and many others, for years to come. 'sniff'
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 October, 2015, 09:16:35 PM
Yeah its a crime that Copperhead isn't shifting the kinds of numbers that mean it can sustain schedule some of Images bigger seller, but lesser titles do. I mean I've just finished Saga Book 5 and sure its not like its bad comics, far from it, its fun, but its not great comics. Copperhead is.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 October, 2015, 09:37:13 PM
Oh, so the sales are whats effecting the release schedule. I merely assumed Jay Faerber had decided to go with 5 issue 'seasons', as the release format. How well does Copperhead sell in comparison to, say, Saga (which i'm sure is an Image cash cow) and....Spread (which i'm sure sell's even less than Copperhead, for shame really). I would have assumed with Faerber at the helm it would have sold quite well.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 October, 2015, 09:47:11 PM
Sorry - just to be clear I've read nowhere that this is the case. I'm speculating which is unfair. I'm basing my thoughts on the fact that Copperhead sells in an okay range, but to sustain the creators involvment they might need cash flow injections from other work. It could just as easily (or possibly more likely) just be that they choose to keep their fingers in different pies.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 October, 2015, 10:21:12 PM
Whoops! Sorry, my mistake. That being said, the sooner Copperhead becomes an ongoing monthly the better off we will all be.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 October, 2015, 10:54:43 PM
RIGHT! I've jumped on Invincible. About time I did, and as soon as I found out #118 was free on Comixology and was the perfect jumping on point, I couldn't resist a catch up slog.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 October, 2015, 11:31:40 PM
If you've enjoyed Savage Dragon and Jack Staff, I see no reason you shouldn't enjoy Invincible.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 15 October, 2015, 09:51:26 AM
That artist on Copperhead  :o :o :o
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 October, 2015, 10:30:07 AM
A faily sparse week, this week. But some goodies mixed in all the same.

The Maxx #24 is once again, nuts in the best possible way. A giant yellow slug? Piranhas? Psychadelic nightmare food? All par for the course as Sarah continues her self destructive decent into madness. Interesting how she's starting to share certain character traits with [spoiler]Mr. Gone.[/spoiler] Thats not good news..l

Now, i've always been interested in the mythology of Witchblade. And i've enjoyed the characters and atributes when they've popped up in other Image titles, but for some reason the chain mail bikini art of the main title always drove me away. Stjepan Sejic, artist behind Rat Queens, has rebooted the series however and all garish trappings have been shrugged away, and whats left is a wonderfully fun teenage superhero tale in Switch #1. Quite excellent fun, thats just drops you into the world of Witchblade. Good stuff good stuff.

War Stroies #13 continues to be good war time entertainment, but with the new Johnny Red series on the way I fear this will come acropoer of the two and should be best left trade waiting. We shall see. Weekly Shonen Jump #46 is superb, as per. Even the ussualy middiling World Trigger stepped up it's game tihs week. And of course, Hero Academia was top notch once again. Wonderful times for the Jump, even with One-Punch Man MIA.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 October, 2015, 08:55:12 PM
My haul was really quite good.
My comics are fantastic you see
When Garth Ennis War Stories is the worst of them
It good comics I get you can see*

So yeah I get good comics. Its not as if War Stories 13 was bad, far from it, it was in fact pretty damned good, but poor art and the fact its not set off quite as well as the last couple of archs have mean it was probably the weakest of the haul.

I've said elsewhere that the thought of Si Spurrier joining Simon Fraser, Rob Williams and co on Doctor 11th Year 2 no. 1 (god these titles are getting a bit silly!) had me all excited, well the issue was therefore a little disappointing. It was mighty fine fun, but a little but hectic and flow all of the place, even if it was actually quite simple. Still really enjoyed it and looking forward to seeing how it pulls everything together next month.

Hip Hop Family Tree 2 continues to tell a fascinatating story a little too quickly. Loved the Blondie bits and overall this comic is a delight.

Any of the remaining three comics could be book of the haul. The Maxx 24 seems to have lost Messnor Loeb, which I thought would be a shame, but none of it, a crazy wonder, as ever this comic is and its really building to something. When the prospect of a serial killing giant yellow slug in a comic about childhood abandonment makes you nervous about whats to come (in a good way) you know what you are reading is pretty damned special. This really is a unique comic. Paper Girls 1 is really a pretty good comic. I seem to be catching up with a lot of Brian K Vaughan's work lately and its all pretty good, though why Saga seems to be lauded above some much else escapes me, so far the weakest thing of his I've read!. Anyway this is a quite brilliant opener and I can't wait to see where it goes and as ever Cliff Chiang produces some exquisite art . I think I'll give book of the haul though to Copperhead 10, Goddamn this is a 2000ad comic in all but location and a bloody good one at that, quite fantastic comics. Everything about it just sings and it wraps up the second arch quite thrillingly, and boy what a way to set up the third! Can't wait for this book to be back, one of the best currently out there, go buy it.

*To the tune of My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 18 October, 2015, 04:23:33 PM
Jings a mega haul for me yesterday on top of the Megazine and Prog:

I Picked up the TPB for The Doctor The weeping Angels of Mons, excellent.
also TWD 147 which was all talking heads and no WD, strangely it was top notch.
Enjoyed:
Rebels #7
Strange Fruit #2
We stand on Guard #4

Yet to read:
Brain Woods' Valkyrie,
Crossed 100 #10
Starve#5
War Stories #13


The last four will be a reward for doing the domestic cleaning and such today, as the staff have the day orf  ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 October, 2015, 05:14:06 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 October, 2015, 08:55:12 PM
though why Saga seems to be lauded above some much else escapes me, so far the weakest thing of his I've read!.

Right place, right time, right demograph interested in the media. Basically the number of readers who are either/and none white western european/american and align with sexual and gender minorities, which a great deal of mainstream comics previously lacked representation of. Now the aformentioned groups have a conduet to gush over and the effects it's had on the comic book industry in recent years has been titanic.

Oh, sure, personaly i've considered the last few arcs to be subpar but I still find myself coming back for more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 October, 2015, 06:20:52 PM
Of all the Brian K Vaughn series I've tried over the years it's the one I've stuck with the longest. Usually some arc comes along and kills my interest. In Y the Last Man it was Safeword, in Ex Machina it was the second. Saga almost got me with the Drug/infidelity stuff, but managed to redeem itself by the end of the arc for me. It's quite good right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 October, 2015, 03:44:49 PM
Oh shit, FINDER is back in the pages of Dark Horse Presents, I guess I'll be reading that again for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 October, 2015, 12:09:01 PM
Well while the rest of the family where watching idiots annually I was able to spend the evening in with the comic haul!

First up was Death Sentence London #5 and i'm now convinced I want to marry Montynero. The mans a genius, and between the two titles in the Death Sentence saga i'm convinced he's moving on to big things. Such a terrific, rip roaring tale enffused with gorgeous visuals and fun, spunky characters. More, please, more!

Groo and Friends #10 heads towards it's conclusion, bearing in mind though this has been a series of one shots I wouldn't have known had Comixology not forewarned me. Only 2 issues remaining and it's been a glorious fun time. Really quite a wonderful comic, expressive art and characters and Aragones just brims the comic with a sense of childish mischief, it's really quite infectious. The same mischief, but in more restrained measurements, can be found in Usagi Yojimbo #149. Sakai has by this point woven a wonderful world, and seem's very happy to just tell self contained tales. Indeed, Usagi bares many hallmarks with Lone Wolf and Cub, another series I adore. But thats for another day.

Elsewhere, Doctor Who 12th Doctor #13 and Godzilla in Hell #4 are just OK. Not the high points for either title but they aren't entirely dull either. I also nabbed Tokyo Ghost #1 and #2 but haven't had the time to read them yet (boopboopboop procrastination). Invincible #124 begins the long awaited 'Reboot' story arc. It's a bit deja vu for me right now, currently hacking my way through the first two compendium volumes, as it takes Mark back to #1, as a powerless teen. Good superhero comics, lot's of fun to be had and bring on the new Teen Team.

Weekly Shonen Jump #47 throws several spanners in the works. God knows whats going on in Toriko right now. Yaoyorozu has simultaneously the greatest and lamest super power ever in Hero Academia, and in One-Punch Man, Metal Bat is a lot cooler than I thought he was and Caped Baldy punches a shark. To death.

Book of the week goes to Will Eisner's Matt Wagner's The Spirit #4. Built with such intrigue and mystery, and such investment put behind Ebony and Sammy's hunt for The Spirit, and such detail put into each and every villein or femme fatale vested upon the titular hero at some point. Utterly delightful reading, and as an added bonus, I actually have NO IDEA how the mystery could possible be resolved. It's that good!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 22 October, 2015, 08:20:41 PM
First up was Death Sentence London #5

Damn it! I have totally missed this, just got the first issue, gggggrrrr!

The Fade Out #10 continues to brighten up my life while Doctor Who 11th Doc, Year Two #1 (!)does what it should having that great team on board.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 October, 2015, 09:18:26 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 22 October, 2015, 08:20:41 PM

The Fade Out #10 continues to brighten up my life

It really is a good comics isn't it. Shame it'll be over so soon.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 23 October, 2015, 10:06:03 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 23 October, 2015, 09:18:26 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 22 October, 2015, 08:20:41 PM

The Fade Out #10 continues to brighten up my life

It really is a good comics isn't it. Shame it'll be over so soon.

Possibly my favourite, currently. Why do the good ones all end ?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 October, 2015, 10:30:15 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 23 October, 2015, 10:06:03 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 23 October, 2015, 09:18:26 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 22 October, 2015, 08:20:41 PM

The Fade Out #10 continues to brighten up my life

It really is a good comics isn't it. Shame it'll be over so soon.

Possibly my favourite, currently. Why do the good ones all end ?!

The good thing is though when it does end I feel it'll read like a nice, tight prose novel, which I think are the creators objectives?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 October, 2015, 10:34:37 AM
Chin up lads, lots of good new #1 out right now and upcoming.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 23 October, 2015, 10:35:10 AM
What's your take on Paper Girls, Colin?  Saw the first issue and it looked like my sort of thing, but I'm not generally a big BKV fan.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 23 October, 2015, 10:55:29 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 23 October, 2015, 10:30:15 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 23 October, 2015, 10:06:03 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 23 October, 2015, 09:18:26 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 22 October, 2015, 08:20:41 PM

The Fade Out #10 continues to brighten up my life

It really is a good comics isn't it. Shame it'll be over so soon.

Possibly my favourite, currently. Why do the good ones all end ?!

The good thing is though when it does end I feel it'll read like a nice, tight prose novel, which I think are the creators objectives?

Sure will. Brubaker does thrillers so well. In Velvet it's marginally weakened - for me - by being so clearly reminiscent of Le Carre/Fleming. Fade-Out has a more interesting premise, more likeable characters, and some irresistible art with great covers.

The 'end' comment was a bit tongue in cheek, if runs didn't end the new stuff wouldn't be viable...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 October, 2015, 10:57:28 AM
Really enjoyed it. It kinda read like Steve King's IT but for my generation. Very evocative of a mid 80s coming of age, which is right up my street, but with shenanigans of the goat eyed kind (well kinda goat eyed, but they sure are spooky eyes), though what is actually a foot is still very much in question. I wonder if over all its going to be a look at how the world has changed, so very significantly, for people born in 70s. We digital immigrants.

I'm rapidly becoming a big fan of BKV though. I'd not read much of his stuff, as a lot of his lauded works started during my wilderness years, or just as I was finding my feet with comics so I missed it. Tried Saga after all the fuss and while I enjoyed it wasn't blown away. BUT for various reasons I've recently tried both Y and Ex Machina and have really enjoyed what I've read of both.

So yeah Paper Girls issue 1 looks glorious, but then again I'm a big fan of Cliff Chiang's work too, reads really nicely. Seems to be setting up an interesting main theme (though I could be WAY off there, I so often am) and you get a nice chunk of comic for your money. So what's not to like.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 23 October, 2015, 10:58:19 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 23 October, 2015, 10:34:37 AM
Chin up lads, lots of good new #1 out right now and upcoming.

Aha - it's true.
On that note, Karnak and Doctor Strange dropped through the letterbox 5 mins ago. Worth a punt, I thought.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 23 October, 2015, 11:03:16 AM
Hm, Paper Girls I have almost bought a few times now, it's just that Chiang art I can't quite take. He's a 'superstar' artist apparently, so, it's probably just me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 October, 2015, 11:06:40 AM
Yeah and it would seem that Si Spurrier has a new ongoing from Image coming out in January. The concept doesn't grab me, but its the lovely Mr Spurrier so I'm game to give it a go.

AND since we don't get Rocket Girl anymore that creative teams take on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur coming out soon can only be a good thing, right?

AND Nowhere Men is coming back

AND Dan Abnett's Hercules sounds really interesting

AND GMozz's Kluas

AND The Goddamned...

...bugger me I'm actually quite relieved some stuff is finishing actually!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 October, 2015, 11:21:13 AM
Yeah, whatever happened to Rocket Girl? It came back after a hiatus and just...vanished. Just as I had given it another try and found it more enjoyable, as well.

More Nowhere Men is a MUST for me. The first trade was superb to say the least (must jump on Resident Alien sometime, seem's much of the same ilk) and scratched a nice itch more me in it's strange take on Band life for scientists.

Cry Havoc look's amazing, and from what Si Spurriers been teasing on twitter, i'm going to be all over it like a rash. And surely i'm not the only one who'll be giving Black Magick a try, Greg Rucka on a fantasy noir tale!

Oh, and C.O.W.L fans might want to check out Hadrians Wall by the same creative team.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 October, 2015, 09:50:14 PM
I'm on me jollies looking after the munchkins. So what do I do to celebrate this precious time with the kids, go buy comics of course AND read them. So I need to share th love and tell you lot all about um right, right.

Weakest of the bunch was 12th Doc 13 which is really tittering on the brink of getting the boot, 11th Doc so much better and not sure I need two Doc's in my life. If I feel the need to drop I suspect this will be it. Island 4 is also continuing to confuse me, and not just in the should it stay or should it go now way but in the way I don't think I understood the vast majority of what I read. That's not to say I didn't like it, I did, I didn't understand it in the way I liked, in the way that made me realise that I wanted to and wanted to work with the strips and that I was being exposed to stuff that I otherwise wouldn't that I wanted to be exposed to 'You are an Island for this City' was quite brilliant... I think... Popgun War: Chain letter was superb... I think. Multiple Warhead... well actually I just didn't get this, struggling to follow it. A Land called Tarot was good fun, like an extended Bob Byrne story really. The main gripe now is I'm no longer sure what is ongoing, what is returning, when and for how long and if things remain this fractured that might be the final straw. Though the last two issues have been much better than the first two and a great deal closer to the comic I want.

Black Canary 5 was pretty good but another dip issue, this series ebs and flows a little, Prez 5 was as superb as the rest. Hip Hop Family Tree 3 continues to frustrate and delight in equal measures. The Spirit 4 just continues to delight. The Fade Out 10 builds deftly to its conclusion. The Spire 4 was that 'its clicked' issue and while I still need to go back and re-read something gelled this issue and I loved it. So why is it not issue of the haul...

... well cos They're Not Like Us 9 was in my haul and when Eric Stephenson is on form he writes the best comics I read. Love Simon Gane and Jordie Bellaire's art too. Perfect comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 30 October, 2015, 12:53:55 PM
So far, All-Star Section Eight has been a bit drab. Garth taking the piss out of superheroes by numbers. So this month's issue was a real jump in quality. It is, of course, entirely possible that this is down to me being the sort of floppy-fringed pseudo-intellectual who gets the joke about Swamp Thing #50 while similar references in previous issues have sailed happily over my head.

Either way, I haven't laughed as much at a comic in a while as I did at the hip-hop introduction to this month's guest star:
"...Always enigmatic in the face of danger,
Best believe I'm [spoiler]the muthafuckin' Phantom Stranger[/spoiler]!"

The Spire continues to be fun. I'd certainly think this setting has legs beyond the current mini-series but lets see how it finishes first.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 November, 2015, 06:07:46 PM
Weekly Shonen Jump #48 hits the spot. One Piece hurls itself head first into a new arc and what wonderfully delirious ideas it had in store (and a moment of silence for Ryunosuke, please). My Hero Academia hurtls towards the end of the Exam arc, with Eraserhead confeonting Shoto and Yayorozu in final battle. Wonderful as always a still one of the best comics on the stands.

Island #4 was...adequate. I liked it enough, bloody adored A Land Called Tarot, but other than that I found it a sub par issue for a great series. Gantz vol.37 concludes the excellent sci-fi saga and I shall miss it, even if it did go batshit insane in the last dozen issues! Spread #11 is also pretty niffty onc again but not a series highlight.

Savage Dragon #208 is brutal as all hell. Seriously, their where a few character deaths in here I was not expecting, and proves once again Larsen is not afraid to shake the roster up a little. Mike Allreds new series Art Ops #1 very nearly nabbs comic of the week, with a superb blend of surrealism and inteuige, action and comedy it's one i'll be keeping my eye on.

Comic of the week however, goes to Wild End The Enemy Within #2. Dabnett and INJ have it down to a fine arts at this point, with some superb character pieces (Fawkes is, as ever, a delight to read), quite stuning art and just the right shot of anthropomorphism to keep anyone happy. Truely wonderful comics, just superb.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 November, 2015, 07:27:28 PM
OK, lets cut to the chase. Johnny Red #1 is the mutts nuts and you should go and buy it right now! Ennis crafts a terrific introduction to Johnny for those who haven't read his previous adventures (raises hand guiltily). Splended art work from Page and is a superb fit for the dog fight scene. More, I say!

Rob Williams is a man to keep our eye on, he might be a good fit for Dredd if his new series Unfollow is anything to go by. #1 sets up the world nicely and add's a layer of mystery on top, as well as feeling all too close to reality. Excellent, compelling stuff. Spurrier and Fraser knck it out of the park again with Doctor Who 11th #2. And, once again ABSALOM DAAK IS BACK HELLLLLL YEEEEAAAHHHHH. Ahem. Yea, it was good fun.

Weekly Shonen Jump #49.  Look, I know your sick of me only talking about My Hero Academia, but i'll talk about something else next week, but good lord how much character development does Kohai pack into one chapter? Wonderful comic, one of my favourite in my pull list right now.

Jojos Bizarre Adventure Battle Tendency vol.1 is pure Jojo madness and utterly delightful. Vampires, martial arts, excessive posing and buckets of gore. Love this series to death.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 November, 2015, 12:59:07 PM
And besides my usual haul I also nabbed a number of graphic novels (pft! Comics!) this last week. Firstly a title I bought in the digital monthlies but love  so much double dipped as soon as a trade was avilable, Tarantino and Wagners Django/Zorro. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Django-Zorro-Esteve-Polls/dp/160690759X) A high noon, dust kicking, hirse riding jow of a western with splendid art and a perfectly complememntary title duo both in character and writing team. Highly recomended on my part, still available for pre-order bow but some of us got lucky and recieved it early it would seem.

Continuing my Jack Staff reading with Echos of Tomorrow and Rocky Realities, Grist's unconventional superheroics make for just my cul of tea and it's probably become my favourite superhero comic of all. So much clicks with me, from the brilliance that is Tom-Tom the Robot (Wo)Man to Comander Fawkes incredibly lame Womble type shuttle, the excellent juxtoposition between serious actions and reprocusions and the silly nature of Jack himself as a completely lame hero ("If all else fails, just hit it with a big stick!") and the fact their isn't a single weak link in the entire supporting cast (though Charlie Raven kind of just....vanished and I would have murdered for more of The Spider) truely make's for an engaging read. Such a wonderful series, highly recommended on my part.

Legends of the Dark Knight by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle is something quite, quite special. It's a delightful period in the Batman pantheons and mixes all the best aspects of the Burton movies with Grants own skill with the pen and grafts what is, for me at least, the perfect vision of Gotham only rivald by Bruce Timms magnum opus. Calling in many superb aspects of the DC universe at large and, rather than making the narrative tone change in their presence they are grimmed up for their time in Batmans domain. I know making superhero's grim and dark is a notion thats been utilised to the breaking point but Grant never seem's to stray too far from the nest and always maintaines a joyful lashing of humour to undercut the more dark sequenses. I'm very much looking forward to the second volume, and my love for the Batman has been rekindled once more.

Savage Dragon Archives 4 continues delight, after the events if the previous volume I'm beggining to see how current issues tie into these early one's. This period also introduces Mr. Glum, which came as something of a surprise as I would have thought a villain still active to this day would have had his debut more recently. Larsen appears to just have a complete blast at writing this most comic booky of comic books with outrageous characters (particularly loved the Aussie Crocodile goons) and action set pieces, and being reproduced from the original art work in B/W makes these incredibly affordable and make for a, in my opinion anyway, superior reading experience than in colour.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 08 November, 2015, 02:17:47 PM
I bought nothing except 2000AD this week, but the Boy got a collection of Kanan: the Last Padawan Nos. 1-6.  It was the first Star Wars comic I've enjoyed in some considerable time, loads of reading for the money too. 

Actually, this brings me to a tangential question.  Do any of the wiseheads on this thread know a source of cheap old Beano annuals, or better yet collections?  The Boy and his friend-who's-a-girl devour them whole, but I can never seem to find old ones in charity shops, sales etc., and postage on hardbacks on eBay is a killer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 08 November, 2015, 02:57:15 PM
I really don't get time to read many comics, with only The Spire and Tokyo Ghost occupying my precious non-2000AD reading time, both of which are great.

However, I've had the distinct pleasure of actually enjoying just about every book I've worked on this year, and I've been reading them as much as I've been lettering them. Skimming this thread, it's amazing that I've lettered somewhere north of 5,000 pages this year and none of you fuckers have read any of them, so I'm going to plug a few!

Giant Days (John Allison; Lissa Treiman) — I've mentioned before, but a comp of the rather lovely TPB collecting #1-4 arrived a few days ago and I can't recommend it highly enough. Three English girls go to university. That's it. Except that it's both charming and very, very funny. Buy it.

We Can Never Go Home (Matthew Rosenberg; Josh Hood) — #1-5 are currently being collected as a TPB due to come out very soon. Given that #1 currently goes on eBay for substantially more than I got paid for lettering it, I'm assuming the original issues are in short supply! Imagine Malick's Badlands, set in the 1980s, and the protagonists had superpowers.

Burning Fields (Michael Moreci & Tim Seeley; Colin Lorimer) — 8-issue mini that wrapped recently so I suspect the TPB will be along shortly. The description 'Zero Dark Thirty meets the Thing' doesn't accurately represent the plot, in the same way that 'Dirty Harry meets District 9' doesn't summarise Dredd, but does capture the tone perfectly. Take the murky, post-military world of Iraq under the private security companies, then drop in a really nasty supernatural threat.

Rowans Ruin (Mike Carey; Mike Perkins) — #2 (of 4) is out now. Neat take on the haunted house genre. I've just finished #3 and I can't wait for #4.

Dept of Monsterology Book 2 (Gordon Rennie; PJ Holden) — I shouldn't have to tell you what this is like! If you liked Book 1, Book 2 is like that only more so. It's being serialised as digital only on Comixology (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Dept-of-Monsterology-Sabbaticals-1/digital-comic/288301?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9Jc3N1ZXM) with a TPB (http://www.renegadeartsentertainment.com/comics/dept-of-monsterology-trade-paperback-vol-2) due out 25th November.

...That'll do for now. More pluggage soon. :-)

Cheers!

Jim
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 November, 2015, 03:14:12 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 08 November, 2015, 12:59:07 PM

Continuing my Jack Staff reading with Echos of Tomorrow and Rocky Realities, Grist's unconventional superheroics make for just my cul of tea and it's probably become my favourite superhero comic of all.

Legends of the Dark Knight by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle is something quite, quite special.

That is some pretty fanned fine reading right there. I mean two of my absolute favourites. Just classic comics.

I'll be buying Django Zorro very soon. Wagner's (the other one) Zorro was a glorious thing which I'll be re-reading soonish so intend to throw this in the mix.

Sorry Mr Campbell but I do intend to get Dept of Monster thingies in collection... is the first in the wild yet?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 November, 2015, 03:20:10 PM
Quote from: Tordelback on 08 November, 2015, 02:17:47 PM
I bought nothing except 2000AD this week, but the Boy got a collection of Kanan: the Last Padawan Nos. 1-6.  It was the first Star Wars comic I've enjoyed in some considerable time, loads of reading for the money too. 

Actually, this brings me to a tangential question.  Do any of the wiseheads on this thread know a source of cheap old Beano annuals, or better yet collections?  The Boy and his friend-who's-a-girl devour them whole, but I can never seem to find old ones in charity shops, sales etc., and postage on hardbacks on eBay is a killer.

I'm no expert and it depends what you mean by old but Amazon has loads for bobbins though this might fall into the postage trap?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 09 November, 2015, 06:30:08 PM
The coming glut of good stuff led to me trying a few #1's the other day. Too dangerous to leave new series on the pile, what if you end up with a run of Crossed +100 and hate it?  :o

With that in mind, from memory:

Karnak #1
I've no real interest in the SHIELD associations, but everything else clicked for me. Witty too, which I didn't expect, and nicely realistic art. Didn't recognise the cover as Aja, but it's clear when you look again.

Doctor Strange #1
A revelation, and wildly entertaining. Art you simply have to pore over, and a great intro to the character (including found art on page one to show the lineage). My first Aaron comic too. Bachalo I can see is a much more accomplished artist than I remember from Shade, The Changing Man days (I've been 'away'...). Beautiful stuff. Reminded me a lot of Elektra, and I loved Elektra.

Art Ops #1
Had high hopes for this and it fell flat, for me, anyway. Events just felt horribly contrived, and didn't like any characters. Tried far too hard to be cool, and that's a turn-off. No #2 on this one.

Tokyo Ghost #1
Big fan of Remender so this was a sure bet, really. Murphy's style is dynamic but so sketchy at times that I'm not a huge fan. Lots of fine detail to find but when the story is as fast-paced as this (as in much of Black Science) I think intricate art works against the story itself. Got to admire the imagination that goes into this though. Very solid, and the back matter says it'll shift around focus each issue which should help build this into something special.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 November, 2015, 07:09:00 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 09 November, 2015, 06:30:08 PM

Art Ops #1
Had high hopes for this and it fell flat, for me, anyway. Events just felt horribly contrived, and didn't like any characters. Tried far too hard to be cool, and that's a turn-off. No #2 on this one.

Well...well....your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!

But seriously, I get what your saying and Art Ops #1 wasn't without fault. But I still really liked it anyway.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 November, 2015, 07:28:57 PM
I was thinking about picking up Art Ops BUT too many other new things starting (also see James Bond) and what not meant I gave it a miss.

This split opinion makes me want to try it to find out as I do love me a bit of Allred.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 November, 2015, 08:48:46 PM
Oh! Theirs also the new Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata serial, Platinums End from Viz. I'm...indiferrant to Bakuman and find Death Note an embarasing smear on my comic book collecting life. All in all I find Tsugumi Ohba a vastly over rated writer.

But sadly,mi'm in the same boat as the Viz crew. Takeshi Obata is a master, and iho's work has languished in popular canon for a decade now and even despite the recent failure of Gakkyu Hotai (RIP you had so much to offer) he keeps bouncing back and to his credit, the illustrations in #1 are of his usual high calibur. Such a shame then that the script ticks all the typical Ohba cliches. Not one i'll be continuing to peruse.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 November, 2015, 05:41:13 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 09 November, 2015, 06:30:08 PM
Bachalo I can see is a much more accomplished artist than I remember from Shade, The Changing Man days (I've been 'away'...). Beautiful stuff.

Strangely, for me Bachalo peaked in the early to mid 90's (around the time of the Death mini-series' and his initial stint on Generation X / Generation Next).
Having Mark Buckingham as his regular inker at the time probably helped mind you...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 11 November, 2015, 07:01:13 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 11 November, 2015, 05:41:13 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 09 November, 2015, 06:30:08 PM
Bachalo I can see is a much more accomplished artist than I remember from Shade, The Changing Man days (I've been 'away'...). Beautiful stuff.

Strangely, for me Bachalo peaked in the early to mid 90's (around the time of the Death mini-series' and his initial stint on Generation X / Generation Next).
Having Mark Buckingham as his regular inker at the time probably helped mind you...

I've always felt the same.  I tried his Steampunk series but I found it too heavy on the eye.  A bit like Clint Langley.  It is gorgeous to look at but a sod to read.  The colouring doesn't always help either.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 November, 2015, 11:19:11 AM
'Insert imaginative opening sentence because i'm too lazy to think of one'

Kicked off the week with Weekly Shonen Jump #50 (well fuck only two more issues in the year) and all is as per. One Piece lets the mystery of the living island continue to trickle through, Toriko has a very exposition heavy chapter (get to the Wolf King already!), and Bleach drops a bomb shell I saw coming a mile off. Oh and Nisekoi is apparently going to end soon. Sweet.

The Maxx #25 is just sublime. How on earth we got to a comic where the protagonist is now a horse, hiding pink fairies with a sexually conffused teenager I have no idea but by golly gosh if it isn't just the damndest most enteaining comic on the stands i'll eat my hat. Must get atound to buying ose hard covers, the series desserves a place on my (real life) shelf.

War Stories #14 is the last straw. I'm not finding this current tale engaging enough to sustain myself from month to month. I might be inclined to trade buy the run at a later point, or jump back on once a new artist has taken over but frankly it's been trying my patientce for a while now and something needs to budge. Such a shame.

Limbo #1 is a title I wasn't aware of until our resident Jim Campbell pimoed it up on social media. I enjoy a good amnesiac smystery (see Jojolion) with a good dolop of noir (but not entirely sure this fits the noir stereotype but I got vibes) so i'll be sticking with this for another issue or two at least. Gorgeous art as well so a big thumbs up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 12 November, 2015, 11:23:39 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 08 November, 2015, 03:14:12 PM
Sorry Mr Campbell but I do intend to get Dept of Monster thingies in collection... is the first in the wild yet

The ethically sound Hive are sold out, but Amazon has a few copies left (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dept-Monsterology-101-1/dp/0992150841/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447327287&sr=8-1&keywords=dept+of+monsterology).

Cheers!

Jim
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 12 November, 2015, 11:57:22 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 12 November, 2015, 11:19:11 AM
War Stories #14  or jump back on once a new artist has taken over but frankly it's been trying my patientce for a while now and something needs to budge. Such a shame.

I have too agree here, I'm all for supporting new artist and allowing them to develop, but I have become fascinated by the man's drawings of trousers! Once you notice there is no going back, its like when King Charles elongated arm is pointed out to you, you can't ever see it 'normal' again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 November, 2015, 12:14:10 PM
Thanks Jim, to make up for lazy assness I've ordered all the issues to date via Comixology and decided to make this a digital title.

Have to agree (as I've said here) about the art of War Stories. Its very, very frustrating, the story quality has been a little variable compared to original series and the Battlefields mini's but by and large good enough to keep me going, but by heck that art tries my patience!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 19 November, 2015, 11:35:32 AM
The new comics keep coming so some effort to check them out...

Unfollow 1 - very good, and usual great Dowling art. More about a clash of richly contrasting characters than too much on the social media theorising. I hope, at least. Lots of potential.

Martian Manhunter 1 - Enjoyable quirky stuff from Williams, this is the way to do bonkers stock DC characters...

(Not new, but finally read Ichabod Azrael 1 (US format) to continue the Williams theme and was floored. Hadn't read the original run and the language and tone is beautiful. Cool B & W art too. Best comic I've read in a long time, rich & engrossing. Wow  :) )

The Vision 1 - Read good things about this somewhere and it didn't disappoint. Not familiar with Tom King but the writing was slick on the domestic setup and of course Things Happen before the first issue is out. Very enjoyable.

Klaus 1 - Not for me, I gave it a shot but it didn't seem to offer up much. Perhaps Morrison was inspired by a Bruegel winter scene and wanted to write something completely different from the norm. The villains of the piece seemed to twirl their 'tache tediously and the magical elements popped up annoyingly. Didn't hook me enough to bother with the 5 remaining issues. Also felt the subtitled 'Santa Claus...' was unnecessary. A few readers might have made that connection themselves to greater effect as the story progressed (and certainly by the end of issue 1).

The Maxx Maximized 25 - Hopeful for this one and was prepared to be won over by the art but struggle with the story. Turns out I love them both and I'm on board. Hawkmonger has pointed out it's all reprint (which explains a bit about the style) but the small print throughout never mentions that. I guess they're not obliged to, but 'Originally published in 199x' would be welcomed. Perhaps someone decided that might damage sales. Anyway, the art is gloriously dynamic and extreme without being annoying, bold when it has to be, and the tale entertained and had its share of pathos before the issue wrapped up. I feared that jumping on here would prove confusing, but it filled in lots of blanks (but not all, obviously) and never let up. I even laughed. Subscribed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 November, 2015, 12:22:23 PM
Well god damn it, Dream Gang is back in Dark Horse Presents #16. Sigh, if this wasn't so good I wouldn't keep coming back to it because it's a rather lackluster anthology at times. That being said, theirs a neato Hellboy one-shot in this one and all, which is kind of wetting my appetite for those Library editions. Sooo tasty looking!

Book of the week, indeed possibly of the month must go to Usagi Yojimbo #150. By jesus this is good stuff indeed, just simply the best. Sakai weaves a story of a western swords man in Japan and his less than gentlemanly request to view a sepukku. Such a brilliantly heart wrenching tale can only come from one of the masters of the comics industry. It should also be pointed out, even by Usagi standards this is a great jumping on point.

Weekly Shonen Jump #51 gives us the return of Kaito with her new Baseball series, Buddy Strike. Now, I know next to nothing about baseball, but then I knew nothing about Lacrosse but that didn't stop me enjoying her Cross Manage manga. This has the same basic formula, with a duff ball who has a big dream can't seem to get a lucky break until they meet a special friend who can help tem along. It's fun, charming, and often chuckle worthy and very much inoffensive. I wouldn't say no to keepi it around, not least because Kaito can draw like a beast. Meanwhile, in Food Wars things get wierd. Why do dormatories keep stocks of SWAT shields and HP-hose.....ah, yeah. It's Food Wars. Logic be damned.

(http://godzilla%20in%20hell%20#5) wraps up the big G's journey into the unknown, as he faces multiple incarnations of hellish versions of his huge villein roster. It's been a fun, if not exactly essential reading for a Godzilla fan, and might have been better if Stokoe had stayed on after #1. Much more of itruiging though was Invincible #125, Reboot part 2. Christ on a stick it's all getting a bit Crisis on Infinite Earths as Mark tries to keep the time stream accurate yet still make things out for the better. But the real question remains, where's Robot at?
Tokyo Ghost #3 is awesome and really quite intruiging, can't wait to see where this goes in future, whilst Ultraman vol.2 continues to be just about the damndest thing and a joy to read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 November, 2015, 09:22:24 PM
Well I've been busy so its been three weeks since my last haul. So a lot in my bundle this month and quite excitingly a HECK of a lot of new stuff. So I'm splitting me whittering into two bit, new stuff and regular stuff.

Seems fitting to start with new stuff. The best place it start with new stuff. And what better place to start the new stuff with an issue 2. Paper Girls 2 wasn't quite as good as issue one as things moved from the lovely nostalgic setting into crazy monster fun goat alien eye land. But by heck its fun. 2 issues in and I suspect it past its 3 issue test already. The two least ace first issues where Hercules 1 and Klaus 1, Hercules cos its a cute, nicely written story by Dan Abnett BUT it didn't yet get to the meat of the bones of the story we're lead to believe this series will be telling. Still kinda fun. Klaus didn't quite live up to its billing either, this Santa origin was pretty straight forward and un Morrison, still we'll see where it goes.

Next we have The Godamned 1 which is pretty Godamned good, its set in a fantastically realised and curiously unexplored place, well I say curiously but its one of those ideas that when seen you just think, christ why hasn't that been done before. The only question is will this series set in a horrible world, famed for its bad, bad people have anyone we can relate to. The closest we get is Cain and ya know he didn't start well!

The rest are all absolute trimuphs. UnFollow 1 is beautifully drawn by Dowling, a compelling concept from Rob Williams, really nicely and neatly crafted. Its quite fantastic. My only doubt is how the cast of... well aboyt 146 characters I'd guess will be handled. The quick introductions we get to some of the 140 we get this issue is neat and efficent BUT not what we want the series to be about. I suspect it won't be but I'm intrigued to see how its developed and how it moves away from the possible Battle Royale, Hunger Games type idea that lurks in a possible background. Next up is one I almost didn't get but I saw James Bond 1 on the shelf and thought what the heck and picked it up and it a bloody wonder. I'm pretty damned ignorant in the ways of this Warren Ellis chap but heck this is paced and ploted perfectly with just enough Bondisms to make it work with those that know the movies but enough grim grit for those that know the books.

The best of the new bunch (and possibly my haul over all) is Johnny Red 1 it was punch the air brilliant. It used an old trick of someone entering the world by tracking down an old storyteller who was there, leaving us tantalisingly unsure of Johnny fate but my God the introduction of our Liverpoolian flying ace is quite quite devine. If only all current Garth Ennis War Stories where this good!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 November, 2015, 09:52:47 PM
So how does the rest of my haul compare to some pretty fantastic openning issues. Well okay... I guess. War Stories 14 has exactly the problems that I've mentioned so often before and others have also highlighted, sometimes it does matter how good the story is if the art is this bad it just really takes from the end result. There's a scene here of a conversation by air crew and others around a simple dining table, it needed share delivery, excellent character placement with the right artist could have been a great example of how comics do something unlike any other media. Here it was flat and utterly lifeless. Still has enough to keep me onboard despite terrible, horrible art.

Doctor Who 11th vol. 2,  no2 (stop already) was fun but kinda had the problem of last time it had way too much going on. Sex 25 was a steady issue of this winning series. The Maxx 25, so please Fungus is on board this stuningly unique series so the more people who get this the better. There really is nothing, nothing like it anywhere else. Lazarus 20 was brill fun, if the tank thing was soooo cliche.

Pick of the bunch though was the return of the superb Autumnlands 7 it returns in quite superb form and I'm so happy its back and still quite amazingly good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 November, 2015, 12:09:21 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 19 November, 2015, 09:22:24 PM
James Bond 1 on the shelf and thought what the heck and picked it up and it a bloody wonder. I'm pretty damned ignorant in the ways of this Warren Ellis chap but heck this is paced and ploted perfectly with just enough Bondisms to make it work with those that know the movies but enough grim grit for those that know the books.

One for the trade wait list I believe, do like me some Warren Ellis but not te biggest of fans as far as Bond is concerned.

QuoteThe best of the new bunch (and possibly my haul over all) is Johnny Red 1 it was punch the air brilliant. It used an old trick of someone entering the world by tracking down an old storyteller who was there, leaving us tantalisingly unsure of Johnny fate but my God the introduction of our Liverpoolian flying ace is quite quite devine. If only all current Garth Ennis War Stories where this good!

It really is a bit fantastic, isn't it? But I wonder, to you as a fan of the original series, how does it compare? Having never read the original Battle run (though I intend to fix this soon....ish) I still found it distinctly delightful as a dogfight come war comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: jacob g on 21 November, 2015, 12:18:34 PM
This week I only found time for Meg and Tokyo Ghost #3.

I kinda like that every issue so far is slighty different and showing new aspects of their future world.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 November, 2015, 01:04:12 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 21 November, 2015, 12:09:21 PM
It really is a bit fantastic, isn't it? But I wonder, to you as a fan of the original series, how does it compare? Having never read the original Battle run (though I intend to fix this soon....ish) I still found it distinctly delightful as a dogfight come war comic.

Well it has all the elements the original did BUT the original is what it is, an exceptional kds comic. It has the dirty anti-authority edge that great 2000ad tales do but lacks modern sensiblities rather having boys own action and adventure. Which isn't to diminish it at all, cos its blooming superb BUT to remind folk what it is.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 November, 2015, 08:29:18 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 November, 2015, 01:04:12 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 21 November, 2015, 12:09:21 PM
It really is a bit fantastic, isn't it? But I wonder, to you as a fan of the original series, how does it compare? Having never read the original Battle run (though I intend to fix this soon....ish) I still found it distinctly delightful as a dogfight come war comic.

Well it has all the elements the original did BUT the original is what it is, an exceptional kds comic. It has the dirty anti-authority edge that great 2000ad tales do but lacks modern sensiblities rather having boys own action and adventure. Which isn't to diminish it at all, cos its blooming superb BUT to remind folk what it is.
Sounds like just my cuppa, as I love all that kids war comics malarkey. And to my eternal shame i've only just noticed Joe Colquhoun is the artist on the volumes available. That's definitely given them a boot up my 'to buy pile'.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 24 November, 2015, 10:19:18 AM
Just a warning, looking at my pull list for this week. By gravy, theirs some good stuff out this week! Wilds End alone is enough to get me through the next few days at work!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Chris Tresson on 24 November, 2015, 10:57:47 AM
This is my list for this week:
All-New Wolverine #2
Art Ops #2
Batman and Robin Eternal #8
Black Magick #2
Carnage #2
Colder: Toss the Bones #3
Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1
Fight Club 2 #7
Flash #46
Guardians of The Galaxy #2
Hail Hydra #4
Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. #2
Invisible Republic #7
Justice League Of America #5
Kaptara #5
Robin: Son of Batman #6
Spawn #258
Tomorrows #5
Venom Space Knight #1
We Are Robin #6
Will Eisner's The Spirit #5

And the prog, obviously, but I've already had that. I'll probably end up with some of the other Marvel #1s, too... 2 books less than last week!  :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 November, 2015, 11:23:39 AM
Wow that's some list. Out of interest which are you favourites? Any close to the chop? This thread is about nothing if not voyeuristically looking at reading habits of others and their tastes.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Chris Tresson on 24 November, 2015, 01:12:13 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 24 November, 2015, 11:23:39 AM
Wow that's some list. Out of interest which are you favourites? Any close to the chop? This thread is about nothing if not voyeuristically looking at reading habits of others and their tastes.

I quite enjoy the majority of stuff I read really. Stand out stuff from that list for me are Wolverine, Fight Club 2, Art Ops and Kaptara. Tomorrows is dragging a bit but it's only a mini (though I heard they're making it an ongoing somewhere, I'll be dropping it if that's the case) and some of the Secret Wars tie-ins I've read have been pretty shlocky...

I had a recent change in circumstances (I bought into a comic shop, haha) so I'm reading about a 100 books a month nowadays. Not listed it here either but I read Jupiter's Circle Vol. 2 #1 the other day (out tomorrow) and that was pretty good. Most recent book that really wowed me was Airboy. That's just finished and I highly recommend picking up the trade when it comes out, cracking work :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Chris Tresson on 25 November, 2015, 12:56:42 PM
Just a heads up here... My shop has the Jock (exclusive to UK retailers!) variant for The Dark Knight III in stock for a fiver! If you're interested in getting one, message our Facebook page and we'll sort you out :)

https://www.facebook.com/cbsmacc/

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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 25 November, 2015, 01:02:05 PM
Quote from: Chris Tresson on 25 November, 2015, 12:56:42 PM
Just a heads up here... My shop has the Jock (exclusive to UK retailers!) variant for The Dark Knight III in stock for a fiver! If you're interested in getting one, message our Facebook page and we'll sort you out :)

https://www.facebook.com/cbsmacc/

(https://larryfire.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/crdrjqgweaan34l.jpg)

That's lovely.
I've actually cancelled my pre-order for DK III 1 (due into my LCS today) because the advance previews and reviews have been so positive I'm upgrading to the hardback version, due in two weeks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Chris Tresson on 25 November, 2015, 01:09:54 PM
It was definitely better than I was expecting after DK2, haha... Looking forward to seeing where it goes!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 November, 2015, 02:36:58 PM
Quote from: Chris Tresson on 24 November, 2015, 01:12:13 PM

I had a recent change in circumstances (I bought into a comic shop, haha) so I'm reading about a 100 books a month nowadays...

Will you be my Dad? (Sorry Hippynumber 1, I feel disloyal but building a FANTASTIC Millennium Falcon is pretty sweet, but this is whole different level!)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 November, 2015, 05:31:10 PM
Heh, love it when comic shop owners pop up on the forum. Gives a somewhat different perspective on comics than yon average reader (though few of us can be considered 'average')...

Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 25 November, 2015, 02:36:58 PM
Quote from: Chris Tresson on 24 November, 2015, 01:12:13 PM

I had a recent change in circumstances (I bought into a comic shop, haha) so I'm reading about a 100 books a month nowadays...

Will you be my Dad? (Sorry Hippynumber 1, I feel disloyal but building a FANTASTIC Millennium Falcon is pretty sweet, but this is whole different level!)

I will fight your for this privilege!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 November, 2015, 06:20:08 PM
My comics bring all the boys to the yard. They can piss off, they are mine!

Weekly Shonen Jump #52 indicates next weeks issue is to be the last of the year. Oops! Anyway, My Hero Academia blows everything out of the water again, even when comparatively little happend this chapter. This got me wondering, what is MHA doing rigt that others are doing wrong or less effectively? Timing, character clout and like ability, art and tonal shift are all factors I think, as it's just thumpingly good fun, swinging from grim and dark horror to delightfully funny at the drop of a pin, it proven itself to be a hit of the year. When can we open a thread discussing out favourite comics of the year, BTW?

Wild End The Enemy Within #2 knocks it out of the park again as with another perfect issue. Squaxx should be all over this with it's unity between Dabnett and INJC in order to serve us some of the finest science fiction comics has seen in years, with suitably large dollops of intruige and some of the most well fleshed out characters in comics right now, superb art and story telling make this a firm favourite of my current pull list. The Spirit #5 is drool inducingly good, oh good grief how good is this comic?! Wagner has written another bellter, and with Colt back in harness he's ready to take on The Octopus and the rest of his rogues gallery once more. Good gosh this is just so much fun I could scream about it for hours, about how excellently fitting the art is and how brilliant the script is, but their isn't enough time under the sun. Just buy this book kids, it's better than any Batman trollop you might be reading.

Then came the real surprise, Empowered Special #7, AKA PEWPEWPEWPEW!!!! by Adam Warren. Only found out about this the other day and it's here already, damn it I love me some Empowered. Full of cheese (and cake, but of the best varieties) slapstick humour and insane character's it's just a great big spoon full of fun and whimsey, and these self contained comedy specials are nothing different. Which is not to say they are any poorer than the regular quarterly volumes, but the main series is just so much fun that they almost pale in comparison.

Elsewhere Groo Friends and Foes #11 trundles towards it's imebitable conclusion next month with great aplomb and silly action sequences. It will be missed but it's served to continue my search for the older Groo material. Saga returns with #31. Oh Saga, as angry as you might make me at times like a bad case of morphine addiction I just can't give you up. Switch #2 is delightful....but not quite as engaging as the first issue, not until the final revelations anyway. Let's hope the third issue can sway me to keep ahold of it rather than trade wait. I'm also kind of intruiged by Spawn #258 as Erik Larsen has jumped on for art duties for the forseable future. Maybe.... Art Ops #2 is just ace. I know it's not to everyones taste but it's just such a bar,y cluster fuck of sillyness and bright colours. Top marks to the Allred.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 28 November, 2015, 05:55:27 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 19 November, 2015, 09:22:24 PM

Klaus didn't quite live up to its billing either, this Santa origin was pretty straight forward and un Morrison, still we'll see where it goes.


Did anybody else feel that this read like an inversion of that first issue of Joe the Barbarian, this time around with ye olde time consensus fantasy dialogue?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 December, 2015, 08:33:05 AM
My comics are better than your comics, my comics are twice the size that your's are!

And their is no better Johnny Red #2 blasts out of the gate a 10/10. Ennis is onto a winner here, as it incorperates everything that was great about Battle and other british war comics and brings them into the modern day. No unnescesary plot threads, just good clean action scenes and thrills. Top notch art as well from Burns.

Weekly Shonen Jump #53 is a blast as always. Finding World Trigger a bit of a slog right now but this weeks cliffhanger was a doozy and it looks on the up. Nisekoi is still awful but rumour has it it's heading towards end game, about time as well! My Hero Academia has an at once action sparce and action packed instalment. Damn, Kohai knows how to make creepy splash panels. I also got Assassination Classroom vol. 7, great fun.

The Maxx #26 hits the spot as it always does and seem's to have it's finale in it's sights but one does wonder how well this current arc compares to the previous, as Maxx is not quite the same himself and Sarah, though a fascinating character lacks the grimey oomph of Julie Winters. Savage Dragon #209 was a delightful change of pace after seeing [spoiler]Rex get his head punched in[/spoiler] from last month, but those last few pages where painful to read, poor [spoiler]Tierra[/spoiler], she was an awful person but she didn't desserve THAT as brilliantly disgusting a way to go out it may be.

Out of nowhere, Rocket Girl #7 appears. It's been too long since the last issue and a reread is on the cards. Fellow fan's should enjoy this while it lasts. Unfollow #2 has something intruiging about it's cover. It's a tripy psychedelic affair akin movie posters for Vamp or Frankenhooker, but behind it is a heart of gold. Rob Williams has crafted another masterpiece, just great comics. Speaking of comic masters, Jodorowsky has a new series localised called Showman Killer. Looks a lot of fun, and actually looks quite close to how Jodo envisioned Dune. A must for some, I think, i'm deffinetly looking forward to reading it so expect more!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 05 December, 2015, 02:45:18 PM
Anyone know if Wild's End TPB has appeared in the wild yet? Varying sites seem to be giving different dates for it and its looking like its pushed back to 2016?

Was hoping to give several copies as Xmas gifts as its a pretty ideal mix of kid and adult friendly. And ace, obviously.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 December, 2015, 03:43:29 PM
Quote from: BPP on 05 December, 2015, 02:45:18 PM
Anyone know if Wild's End TPB has appeared in the wild yet? Varying sites seem to be giving different dates for it and its looking like its pushed back to 2016?


It is, I picked up a copy in Big Bang Comics Dublin about a month ago, €20.
Haven't had a chance to read it yet though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 December, 2015, 03:47:52 PM
Lucky bugger, mine's not been dispatched by amazon yet. Ah well, money saved I suppose.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 05 December, 2015, 04:18:32 PM
Cheers... seems to be stock issues or something.. maybe a massive hit (hurrah!) - FP saying its been in stock but not atm, Amazon saying its released 22nd dec, other sites saying 12 Jan 2016.

A toot around the book shops is in order then..
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 December, 2015, 08:24:36 PM
Daddy's got a brand new bag (of comics).

So where to start, well at the bottom and that's Doctor Who 12th 14 I'll stick with this series until the end of this 'season' (what the chuff is all that about) then I think I'm out. Since David Taylor passed on to Nowhere the art has been inconsistant and the story, much to my suprise given my love of Robbie Morrison, has been uninspiring.

They're Not like Us 10 is a little bit twisty, turny try to surprise you, which makes it feel like an average great comic. This is so much more normally and so this issue was a little disappointing. Rocket Girl 7 returns a series I've loved but now need to re-read to keep up with. It'll deserve it as its been great but this was all a bit lost on me, delays I blame you! So Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 1 by the same partnership is a pretty damned good start to a series, not excellent but enough to give me complete confidence yet. Paper Girls 3 has certainly shot along, so much has happened from its coming of age start (or so I thought) its blasted past the 3 issue test but still wonder how long it will have me I'm not quite sure for some reason. A lot to decide cos there's so much still to learn. Fade Out 11 was FANTASTIC but this will really need to be read as one to be appreciated, saddly not long to wait for that! Its strange I almost loved the Spirit (5) more when he wasn't in it, not cos he's not one of the all time great comic characters, he most certainly is, but it had more to it, more zest, more intrigue, more to grip you. As it stands now he's back its just a great Spirit comics, which is no bad thing, no bad thing at all, just an adjustment and not quite as unique as there's a heck of a lot of great Spirit comics out there, after all he is one of the greatest comic characters of all time.

Invisible Republic 7
just shows why this is the book i fear for most, its bloody brilliant so why isn't every bugger reading it. Christ I hope this doesn't got the way of so many comics I've loved. Prez 6 has already, not cancelled and it meant to come back for another 6 issue run. I really hope it does as this as been a blast and I kinda think from a different company with a different set of expectations I think would have done much better than being lost in DCs mix as it is.

So from a very good crop we get to the cream, and given how good the crop is that is some cream James Bond 2 is just so very James Bond, but the James Bond you have no doubts about liking. Maybe I'm about to learn what all the fuss about Warren Ellis is about? Johnny Red 2 isn't quite as air punchingly good as the first issue but by heck it settles into a quite glorious 'norm' bloody brilliant stuff. The double page spread The Falcon' striking the German air field and the devastation left it their wake is quite, quite brilliant. Another number 2 and another absolute winner. Unfollow 2 is quite an accomplishment, it does all the things I feared throwing new characters at us in what by defination must be a massive cast and by introducing them still push the story forward and keep you engaged in all the vast cast we are meeting. Its going to be a bit special this series I suspect.

I've know what the fuss is about the next series for a long time, there's nothing left to wonder at its brilliance but Maxx 26 does something a bit special, it manages to explain so much of what we've been building in our minds with the series and tell an absolutely heart wrenching story of a bad man the make you feel for him in a quite stunningly good way. Its really just special comics and that's why it gets book of the haul in such a fine, fine haul, it was going to take something special to do that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 December, 2015, 07:03:25 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 December, 2015, 08:24:36 PM
I've know what the fuss is about the next series for a long time, there's nothing left to wonder at its brilliance but Maxx 26 does something a bit special, it manages to explain so much of what we've been building in our minds with the series and tell an absolutely heart wrenching story of a bad man the make you feel for him in a quite stunningly good way.
It reall is astonishingly good comics, isn't it? A rarified oddity, an art house type series with roots in superheroics that doesn't descend into pretentious prattling and overbearing tripe ala Sandman. I've been picking the HC's up as they come out and can't wait to see how the whole thing reads in one go.

My comics haul this week is somewhat sparse. Headlopper #2 is glorious sword and sorcery fare, with some ingenious set pieces and delightful art, fans of Thrud the Barbarian and Groo are in for a treat as it's very much in the same vein (with an added squeeze of Adventure Time humour). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Batman #1 also hit's the stands and is pure madness incarnate. Though the art isn't 100% to my liking the story is a right blast, if you can throw caution to the wind and excuse the over used crossover tropes (the plot is similar to TMNT #8, guest starring Cerebus). Good fun, if somewhat waffer thin.

Death Sentence London #6 and 11th Doctor Who S.2 #3 (heerm, not shortened it much) are both solid issues of series that have seen greater heights. Despite being ever so slightly genius Death Sentence seem's to have lost some of it's innitial punkish oomph for me, but hopefully it regains this soon as i'd loath to see this bumped iff as a trade wait.

Weekly Shonen Jump #1 (eh? Oh, yeah. 2016 #1) kicks the new year off with a YuYu Hakusho reprint, which I nice. Some pretty great world building in My Hero Academia, pure craziness in One Piece and more food porn than you can ask for in Food Wars! all for a lovely little price.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 09 December, 2015, 11:28:32 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 09 December, 2015, 07:03:25 PM
It reall is astonishingly good comics, isn't it? A rarified oddity, an art house type series with roots in superheroics that doesn't descend into pretentious prattling and overbearing tripe ala Sandman.

The Sandman, co-created by Sam Keith, The Sandman?  ;)

You're making this sound very appealing boys, thinking about starting the IDW hardback collections.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 10 December, 2015, 02:33:55 AM
The Maxx is tremendous, and yes, the Sandman is a very odd target given Mr Keith's contribution...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 December, 2015, 07:11:34 AM
For me The Sandman WAS tremendous but went on far too long and kind of got consumed in it's own cleverness.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 December, 2015, 06:58:04 PM
Just throwing out a random reccomendation, but fans of Hellboy who are perhapse getting a little jaded with the expanded universe might want to give Blood Blockade Battlefront a read. It's bloody good stuff, and deffinelty a series i'll be sticking with.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 December, 2015, 07:02:10 PM
Well though I might have fallen a little behind on my weekly pull's these last few weeks (holidays, bah!) i've been busy working further through my back catalogue of TPB's.

First up was Mudman by Paul Grist. It's fair to say Jack Staff was a resounding success, and I was very eager to dive into Grist's newest hero tale. It didn't dissapoint, however the same level of magic that Jack Staff encapsulated was not to be seen. Oh, it was very very good indeed, just not quite as magnificent as Staff was.  Maybe i'm being unfair, their's only 5 issues of Mudman thus far and i'm sure it'll reach the god like levels i've come to expect from Grist soon.

Next up was Barrage by Kohai Horikoshi, who'se current superhero saga you might be aware i'm a big fan of. I missed this when it was being published weekly but thankfully unlike most cancelled series Viz thought it pertinent to release this in two fanncy little volumes. It's good stuff, and deffinetly a break from the normal shounen cliches, and had a lot of scope to become a classic slice of space saga. Sadly it was not to be, and it's only as soon as it picks up steam that it get's cut down in it's prime. The art is lush though.

Following this was Assassination Classroom vols 5, 6, and 7. I had feared that after the first 4 volume's the premise had started to flag a little, diverting into romcom antics and sport scenarios. And though this might have continued in the next couple of volumes, it wasn't as high a concern as I had expected. Indeed, Matsui seem's to have found a careful balance between the students average educational life and the continuing mission to murder Korosensei.

This was then topped off with Nexus Omnibus 1. Bloody hell thats some good sci-fi comics, but as I believe i've said before VERY camp. So if you like Flash Gordon you'll probably be all over Nexus. The premise is an intruiging one, with the titular superhero/messiah/techno jesus being sent throughout history to assassinate the wicked and cruel. With an epic scope that's only hinted at throughout this first volume i'm very much down to continue this. But please, more Badger. Love that guy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PsychoGoatee on 31 December, 2015, 01:17:06 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 28 December, 2015, 07:02:10 PM
This was then topped off with Nexus Omnibus 1. Bloody hell thats some good sci-fi comics, but as I believe i've said before VERY camp. So if you like Flash Gordon you'll probably be all over Nexus. The premise is an intruiging one, with the titular superhero/messiah/techno jesus being sent throughout history to assassinate the wicked and cruel. With an epic scope that's only hinted at throughout this first volume i'm very much down to continue this. But please, more Badger. Love that guy.

I've had that over on the to-read pile, been there for a few years. I should get on that. Speaking of First comics like Badger, Grimjack is another one I have a few books of that I should probably get around to checking out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 December, 2015, 02:07:06 AM
Quotetheir's only 5 issues of Mudman thus far and i'm sure it'll reach the god like levels i've come to expect from Grist soon.

Unfortunately there's only been 5 (six actually) issues of Mudman for nearly 2 years now. I fear it has ended up in the never-gonna-be-finished pile with Burglar Bill. :((((((

Thank god for Demon Nic


I've tried getting into Nexus, mostly through the recent runs in Dark Horse Presents. It never quite grabbed me. I like Steve Rude, but eh. Just not clicking.


Now Mister X on the other hand... Dean Motter is a mad genius.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 December, 2015, 07:15:58 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 31 December, 2015, 02:07:06 AM
Quotetheir's only 5 issues of Mudman thus far and i'm sure it'll reach the god like levels i've come to expect from Grist soon.

Unfortunately there's only been 5 (six actually) issues of Mudman for nearly 2 years now. I fear it has ended up in the never-gonna-be-finished pile with Burglar Bill. :((((((

I keep an eye on Paul Grist on Twitter and he's been reassuring for like 18 months now that there's more coming, last time was just before X-Mas and we're seen pictures of art AND he's told me personally its coming. Problem is he's working on new Kane at the same time AND had to do Demon Nic AND wanted to get the issues banked before rolling more out so its taking time BUT I remain naively optimistic its on its way.

Will you lot just get on and read Nexus already its bloomin' great.

On a more personal note I got my haul yesterday... bloomin' heck has it really been that long since I got a chance to go to the mighty Sheffield Space Centre or is Doctor Who double, double dipping at the moment. I thing my 'review' will have to be in two parts there's so much stuff!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 31 December, 2015, 10:15:32 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 31 December, 2015, 07:15:58 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 31 December, 2015, 02:07:06 AM
Quotetheir's only 5 issues of Mudman thus far and i'm sure it'll reach the god like levels i've come to expect from Grist soon.

Unfortunately there's only been 5 (six actually) issues of Mudman for nearly 2 years now. I fear it has ended up in the never-gonna-be-finished pile with Burglar Bill. :((((((

I keep an eye on Paul Grist on Twitter and he's been reassuring for like 18 months now that there's more coming, last time was just before X-Mas and we're seen pictures of art AND he's told me personally its coming. Problem is he's working on new Kane at the same time AND had to do Demon Nic AND wanted to get the issues banked before rolling more out so its taking time BUT I remain naively optimistic its on its way.

Oh, more Mudman is deffinetly on te cards I believe, those recently dried page's on twitter are indication enough and i'm sure I saw a cover for #7 kicking about the net someplace.

Kane is right up on my list of titles to look into. I'm really enjoying my tour of indi superhero comics from the likes of Image, Dark Horse, and (formerly) First but i'm feeling a mighty need for some police crime thrillers after being left low with Luther's finale (Now THEIR'S a show crying out for a comic book).

QuoteWill you lot just get on and read Nexus already its bloomin' great.
It is a bit, isn't it. Mike Baron might well be one of the great writers of space opera, up with Herbert and Jodorowsky. Very much looking forward to picking up the other 6 (?) omnibi.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 31 December, 2015, 10:52:48 AM
A few gems landed in my LCS yesterday, but I don't think I'll be finished work in time to go over and pick them up today;
Ragnarok is back after a bit of a break with issue 7. Every issue so far has filled me with comic-readin' joy.
Cable & Deadpool get a new mini-series ('Split Second') from personal favorites Nicieza & Brown. First mainstream Marvel comic I've bought in months, but I couldn't pass this up.
Wytches gets an over-sized artist proof edition for issue 1, an absolute bargain for €25. A must for any fan of Jock, so probably wouldn't interest anyone on this board.  https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/image-giant-sized-artists-proof-edition-wytches-1
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 December, 2015, 10:08:22 PM
Got my comics yesterday which means it was the day before this weeks comic day so havent got Ragnarok yet, can't wait to have that back in me bag. Anyway in the mean time for whatever reason had 22, yes count un 22 bloody comics in my haul. So this will be in two halves. Read the first half over the last couple of days, those being, new comics still on trail and comics on the cusp of the cut. So here we go.

We'll start with the good and that is that The Massive is back with prequel Ninth Wave 1 in which Brian Wood and Garry Brown provide quite a superb re-inroduction to our characters and one of their adversaries. Its brilliant set up to a very different Ninth Wave. Its hard to imagine them being this big and this organised after The Massive revealed them in desperate lost time but this is a wonderful opening and a welcome return to something new.

So after a very positive start we'll get the negative out the way. I'm a dropping the series after 12th Doc 15. Much as I love Robbie Morrison this just isn't working for me and I figure one Doctor Who comic is enough for me so as this 'season' draws to a close so does my time with this book. Which is a bit sad as the holiday special 12th Doc 16 is actually pretty damned good. Better than the regular issues anyway.

Klaus 2 is GMozz doing a fairy tale and this really works as a fairy tale, just not so much as a great GMozz comic. its a good comic, just not GMozz good. Still enough to keep me there. Goddamned 2 is doing its goddamnedist to be a horrible comic and it does that very well. Very well indeed, I'm hoping our damned 'hero' while become a little more hope into the mix as while its relentlessly grim done very well it surely can't sustain being just relentlessly grim. Fascinating comic experience though.

As is Island 5, which like last issue gets this title to be the comic I always wanted it to be. Each strip is great this time, each in different ways. Ancester is pretty much terrifying and chilling, Habitat is more straighhtforward but nicely contructed, Pop Gun War Chain Letter is just plain intriguing and while I defo don't get it I'm loving thinking about it. So a real winner.Well no alas not cos Island biggest weakest comes to the fore again. Each strip is now disappearing for a while and the lack of stories running month to month is a real pain in the ass. Its understandable give this is very niche and I figure most of the strips need to be fitted around paying stuff but it makes reading the comic very bloody frustrating.Still it giving me comics I otherwise wouldn't be reading so I'm sticking to this.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 2
cute fun and while not quite there is certianly getting there. Hercules 2 is now there were it wasn't last month. Its clearly setting out its stall and this issue is what I'd hoped we'd get, were issue 1 was a little more stayed.

Two news series next Judge Dredd 1 creates a fantastic scenario BUT does that thing were folk think they get Dredd by making him hardass but by just doing that kinda miss the point. There's a couple of bits that just kicked me out and made me shake with 'that's not my Dredd', but it ain't and this other Dredd has enough of my Dredd and is in an interesting place that this still might work. Rocketeer at War 1 puts another hero into an odd scenerio but this does it all the more successfully and some slightly inconsistent art aside is an absolute triumph.

More soon folks, bet you can't wait...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 January, 2016, 10:26:33 PM
Well seeing as i'm back to the grind on sunday i've spent the whole day catching up on my pull list and playing Undertale, more on that on the video games thread later.

First up the negatives. Dark Horse Presents #17 will once again be left on the chopping board. Dream Gang has come to it's (definitive?) conclusion and i've very much enjoyed it and hope to see it reprinted someday, however the rest of it is all a little so-so and lacking any recognisable talent or refutable creators. I'll be keeping an eye on the content, but currently only Semiautomagic and Finder are anywhere near of interest to me. Then their was Judge Dredd #1. Colin got it in one for me, though this isn't MY Dredd it isn't a BAD Dredd either, but it's cerainly flat as a pancake in contrast to the mighty tooth. Art is gorgeous, mind you, so i'll be giving this a few more issues before I decide weather to give it the boot or weather it stays.

Art Ops #3 is more of a mixed bag, as a few evident plot inconsistencies start to show themselves and that kid is really starting to get on my wick! Oh, it's still a good title, and Mike Allred will always be a genius in my eyes, but i'd much rather see him work on another series of Madman at time's than this. Not that Art Ops is bad, no most certainly not, it's just not living up to the full potential just yet. 11th Doctor Who s2 #4 in contrast continues to get better and better and is turning out to be the best run of DW comics in years. It's just stonckingly good fun, as you would expect from two veterans of the galaxies greatest. It also manages to tap into just about the right level of continuity to not baffle anyone who isn't me and henceforth doesn't have a sad level of o knowledge of the DW mythos. ;)

Now onto the good stuff! Savage Dragon #210 whacks a reveal that I wasn't expecting. Nice to see even after 20 years of publication Larsen can still have a throwback to #2  and make it work, sure it involves bringing back probably the worst SD villein EVER but eh, it was a hoot! Invincible #126 amusingly wraps up it's 3 issue throwback story arc as Mark returns to his own time and finds the inebitable has happened, though i'm not gonna lie that last page had me tearing up a little. Invincible continues to frustrate and excite in equal measures, but it's always good comics.

Weekly Shonen Jump #2/3/4 continues to be just about the second best anthology on the market. Everything is superb, from a humble 8 page chapter of One-Punch Man (the size of these centipedes are just getting silly!!!), a satifying dollop of intrigue in One Piece, a bombastic conclusion to the Another arc in Toriko (even if I don't understand a lot of it, it'll be a lot clearer on a reread), and oodles and noodles of heart and whimsey in My Hero Academia ("WE ARE....THE WILD WILD PUSSYCATS!!!!*). Always extremely excited to dive into my weekly manga mega haul.

Following this Saga #32 continued the story of Alana and Marko's continued seperation from their daughter, and the traumatic experience it has caused. Oh, and Prince Robot [spoiler]is still a dick.[/spoiler] I'm amazed Fiona Staples can find the time to illustrate both Saga and Archie though, bless her she's a damn fine talent and I hope she doesn't burn herself out! The Spirit #6 is just superb, honestly in the space of 6 issues i've learned pritty much all the vital aspects of Eisners universe and it's so enjoyable seeing Wagner let loose and just weite some crazy, insane story line's involving island prisons and lone rangers, mad desk generals and femme fatals. It's just bloody good fun!

Then we go from the superb, to the sublime. Wilds End The Enemy Within #4. Good gravy, good bloody gravy. Now, this sequel series has served itself well as a follow up, as the first six issue mini was a solid mix of action and plot development, this time around it's been 4 solid issues of espionage and pot boiling, with some truely delightful character set pieces and dialogue, now it's all gone and blown up in the faces of the military and the government, with the alien menace now unleashed on England i'm extatic to see how our hero's are going to make it out of it this time, or if they will at all.


*Spin off spin off spin off!!!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 January, 2016, 11:40:34 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 01 January, 2016, 10:26:33 PM
First up the negatives. Dark Horse Presents #17 will once again be left on the chopping board. Dream Gang has come to it's (definitive?) conclusion and i've very much enjoyed it and hope to see it reprinted someday, however the rest of it is all a little so-so and lacking any recognisable talent or refutable creators. I'll be keeping an eye on the content, but currently only Semiautomagic and Finder are anywhere near of interest to me.

Semiautomagic is pretty cool, and would be right at home in the pages of 2000 AD. Jerry Ordway strikes me as a criminally overlooked talent that really should be bigger then he is.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 02 January, 2016, 12:26:10 AM
Semiautomagic was one of the reasons I ditched DHP. Since the relaunch the whole thing has been garbage and tales (with the exception of Dream Gang) all read like bad TV series pitches. And yet it'll get nominated for best anthology year in year out and 2000AD gets jack shvt. I took my DHP money to Island. Much better although I fear (given format changes) it isn't long for this earth.

Someone let me know if they use Mick McMahon again tho, I'd hate to miss out on that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 January, 2016, 07:42:03 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 01 January, 2016, 10:26:33 PM
11th Doctor Who s2 #4 in contrast continues to get better and better and is turning out to be the best run of DW comics in years. It's just stonckingly good fun, as you would expect from two veterans of the galaxies greatest. It also manages to tap into just about the right level of continuity to not baffle anyone who isn't me and henceforth doesn't have a sad level of o knowledge of the DW mythos.

Damn straight and while the first half of my haul saw me get rid of 12th Doctor 11th Doctor (2) 3 and 4 just gets better and better. This is good Doctor Who, better than the other stuff I've read over the last... well however many years it is since  what maybe the John Ridgeway 6th Doc stuff, better than the telly show has been for a good 4 years now. This is GREAT Doctor Who. I do wonder if the 12th series suffers by comparison. Whatever this is all the Doc I need for now and its simply magnificent.

Spurrious also pulls a blinder on The Spire 5, this one took a while to get to me, but now it has wow! Hip Hop Family Tree 4 and 5 (this is why December has been my biggest haul for years (literally) I've had at least 4 titles double ship and I don't think anything skipped!) continued to enthrall and infuriate this whistle stop tour of the History of Hippity Hoppity just flys past.

Autumnlands 8 is a funny old comic book, it seemed to flip to a different way of telling its story and sprung a new thing on us quite weirdly, which is meant to leave us as baffled as Learoyd and succeeds. We then get battered by goats... did settle well with me but sure its all going somewhere good.

Invisible Republic 8
and The Spirit 6 both have typically wonderful episodes, such different comics doing the same thing so well, stories told from different angles so well. BUT comic of the Haul is Sex 26. At times this series seems to plod and meander. Then you get to an issue like this and you realise quite how much has been going on and how much has happened. I need to give this a re-read but that may have to wait!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 January, 2016, 09:36:17 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 02 January, 2016, 07:42:03 PM
Hip Hop Family Tree 4 and 5[/b] (this is why December has been my biggest haul for years (literally) I've had at least 4 titles double ship and I don't think anything skipped!) continued to enthrall and infuriate this whistle stop tour of the History of Hippity Hoppity just flys past. !
Now see, I was in Traveling Man the other day and was eyeing HHFT with a significant amount of interest. None of the present staff have been reading it, making you my sould source of pre-read knowledge for the title. It looks absolutely barmy, and quite charming as well. But he k does it come with a steap price tag! I might leave it a little longer but i'm sure this'll rise to the top of my binge list sooner or later?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 03 January, 2016, 10:33:22 PM
IIRC there's a fair amount of HHFT available on BoingBoing, if you were looking to dip a flipper.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 January, 2016, 06:07:24 AM
Quote from: Tordelback on 03 January, 2016, 10:33:22 PM
IIRC there's a fair amount of HHFT available on BoingBoing, if you were looking to dip a flipper.

I recognise most the words but I have no, literally no idea what this means!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 January, 2016, 07:36:14 AM
Dip a flipper?
(http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-08/9/17/enhanced/webdr07/enhanced-buzz-16340-1439155082-5.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 04 January, 2016, 11:14:44 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 04 January, 2016, 06:07:24 AM
Quote from: Tordelback on 03 January, 2016, 10:33:22 PM
IIRC there's a fair amount of HHFT available on BoingBoing, if you were looking to dip a flipper.

I recognise most the words but I have no, literally no idea what this means!

Get hip to the far out lingo, daddio. All the cool kids know what I'm voking.

The 'website' BoingBoing.net is available on 'the internet', and has 'hosted' a few serialized 'comics', Hip-hop Family Tree is one of them. They've run a good number of pages (http://boingboing.net/tag/hip-hop-family-tree), and if you wanted to try before you buy, it's a good place to check it out, assuming you can 'surf the information superhighway' like a cyber cowboy of old. For realsies.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SuperSurfer on 04 January, 2016, 01:18:52 PM
Quote from: Tordelback on 04 January, 2016, 11:14:44 AM
Hip-hop Family Tree
A fine comic. I bought the first floppy. It hits the spot on so many levels for me. Fine story and dialogue but in particular I like the art, the paper, the design, the splash pages with Artie Simek style lettering. Excellent as it is, there isn't enough in the subject matter that interests me enough to buy more, though I am tempted to buy a Treasury Edition.

Speaking of nicely packaged comics I do like the Dark Knight III. I resisted but caved in and bought the first two. I'm impressed. The mini comics work well. The Wonder Woman comic in issue two is rather good. I did look at the hardback version which enlarges the mini comics rather than including them as mini inserts, which is a shame. And the weird Superman drawing, in context actually looks ok. To my eyes, anyway. Recommended.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 January, 2016, 01:47:48 PM
Quote from: Tordelback on 04 January, 2016, 11:14:44 AM
...assuming you can 'surf the information superhighway' like a cyber cowboy of old.

cyber cowboys, glad I didn't watch the latest series of Doctor Who and as for surfing the information superhighway, well I've just started a re-read of Kirby's Fourth World opus so I think I'm getting to that soon as the hairys take Jimmy on their next trip.

Golly that all sounds so spiffing, be dashed if I understand a bally word of it all old chap.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 January, 2016, 10:45:36 PM
You all give very good arguments. But please could someone give me a key, or a lonely planet book to decode all that?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jabberwocky on 05 January, 2016, 01:43:34 PM
I'm really enjoying Descender at the minute. It is a wonderful book and hopefully the studio that optioned it will make an equally brilliant movie. I can't wait to see Tim-21 on the big screen!

I've also been catching up on East of West,, just have issues 20-23 to read. The art work is incredible and the writing is very decent, IMO.

Monstress is also off to a good start, if you enjoy steam punk crossed with kaiju.

J

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 January, 2016, 03:31:34 PM
Quote from: Jabberwocky on 05 January, 2016, 01:43:34 PM
I'm really enjoying Descender at the minute. It is a wonderful book and hopefully the studio that optioned it will make an equally brilliant movie.

That's the Jeff Lemire book, not read anything by him for a while.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jabberwocky on 05 January, 2016, 03:47:31 PM
It's really, really good. The art is excellent but it is the writing that makes the book for me. I highly recommend it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 06 January, 2016, 09:26:57 PM
Been meaning to pop in and update on some decent stuff I've picked up over the past few weeks.

Ragnarok #7 was a pleasant surprise last week. It continues to be fantastic entertainment, each issue managing something which eludes a lot of writers and telling a satisfying chapter within the ongoing story. An unexpected twist mixes things up this time. Given the gap between issues I'm hopeful there's enough material in the can to get on a regular schedule for the next few months.

The final issue of Nameless was also worth the long wait. To some extent, this series has been more of the same from Morrison but done with such gusto (from the fishmen in Maryhill Road to the marvellous swearing) that it's quickly become my favourite thing he's done since Seaguy. Chris Burnham's art is something quite special too. Hope this is a long and fruitful partnership.

Old Grant's back with Klaus #2. This isn't anything like as wild a ride as Nameless but the idea of Santa's secret origin being a drunken shaman and his talking wolf out of their minds on mushrooms tickled my funny bone and it has some fun dialogue.

I've been up and down with the latest series of Phonogram. It took until the third issue to get me fully on board and the fourth promptly put me off again. Luckliy The Immaterial Girl #5 is a real corker. There's some unexpected movement and character development which has been deliberately put off since the very early days. More of the finest wonderful McKelvie pictures and snarky Gillen words have me quite excited for the climax. Hopefully it'll be one worthy of this great comic.

Spurrier's first arc ends with Crossed +100 #12. I'll give it a reread but I think I'm done with this. It's unavoidable but it's far too in thrall to the Moore's work on the first six issues. Conversely, Spire #5 is Si at his best. Interesting, human relationships in amongst his own incessant neologising. Him and Jeff Stokely, whose art deserves to be savoured and have its nooks and crannies thoroughly explored, have created a world here which I hope we'll see more of after the end of this first series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 06 January, 2016, 10:30:43 PM
2016 is going to be painful for my wallet. Moving out, buying a car, that 2K trip to Scapa Flow in August etcetcetc.
So i'll go ahead an waste much needed money on more comics!!! It's fine, I can live off of pot noodle.

So what better way to start a diet sized week of comics with an appetiser! Because Unfollow #3 certainly wet my appetite with it's unique blend of Agatha Christie and Battle Royale, with a brilliantly dropped hint that not everyone is going to last very long in this little game. Mike Dowling knocks it out of the park, one of my personal favourite artists around right now. Johnny Red #3 in contrast is as meaty as a Meateor pizza and just as calorific, with glorious visual feets and dog fights, and an art style to absolutely die for it's a high pick of the week for me, and just classic war comics. Make's me long for Rebellion to launch a new war comic anthology with Ennis at the helm.

Weekly Shonen Jump #5/6 is a filling, spongey dessert. But I have to say that splash panel in Food Wars made me loose my appetite, somewhat. Creepy face's in shounen seem to be in vogue at the moment. And by now, I believe My Hero Academia could be more accuratelt named "The same group of kids get continously and doggedly stallked by serial murderers". Doesn't stop it being the best of the weeklies though, and One-Punch Man is as ever a delight (though I do wish Metal Bat would hurry up and kill this centipede already!).

I don't feel like I talk about Jojolion enough, seeing as I never cover it in this here thread. As the 8th arc in the mighty Jono's Bizarre Adventure series, you would think it would be heavy on continuity, right? Amazingly, not at all. It's completely self contained, and quite a marvelous mystery as well! It has so many congruent plot threads that, until this very chapter, seemed unrelated. But no sooner do we start to get some deffinative answers are more opened to us! Truely the gift that keeps on giving, and such a visual treat as well. Hopefully one day it can recieve an official English release and it can have a place on my bookshelf.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qPYql2V5hwI/VncOHZTvGpI/AAAAAAAACrE/jQyPd-kksOE/s1600/1919255_10153857860753385_3455260942317524685_n.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 January, 2016, 12:58:33 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 06 January, 2016, 09:26:57 PM

Ragnarok #7 was a pleasant surprise last week. It continues to be fantastic entertainment, each issue managing something which eludes a lot of writers and telling a satisfying chapter within the ongoing story. An unexpected twist mixes things up this time. Given the gap between issues I'm hopeful there's enough material in the can to get on a regular schedule for the next few months.

Issue 8 is solicited for March, so don't hold yer breath Cosh.

6 issues a year written & drawn by Simonson (69) to this level of quality would be more than welcome.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 January, 2016, 08:07:18 AM
Oh! Forbidden Planet Manchester have more Nexus omnibi for £8 each! Thats 2,3 and 4 bought then! ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 January, 2016, 08:20:53 PM
You get the feeling that Boom! have a lot of faith in Kennel Block Blues and I get why. They ran a preview in their issues this month and that was enough to get it on my pull list. They've now released the full issue (with a big old watermark) to tempt people. I'm not reading it, waiting for the issue to arrive BUT figure its gotta be worth checking out given how impressed I was with the preview.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/01/09/boom-makes-kennel-block-blues-available-for-free-before-its-published-with-a-massive-watermark/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/01/09/boom-makes-kennel-block-blues-available-for-free-before-its-published-with-a-massive-watermark/)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 January, 2016, 04:08:50 PM
Lets kick this weeks comics haul off with a bang!

Weekly Shounen Jump #6.5 packs in just as many thrills as a full length issue. Blue Exorcist is genuinly facsinating right now, Seraph of the End goes completely nuts, theirs a Muhyo and Roji Bureau of Supernatural Investigation jump back, a series i've never read before and found incredibly twisted and delicious. The One-Punch Man one-shot was absolutely perfect however, and best of the bunch, and I think King might just be the best gag in the entire series.

Image comics served up a flurry of excellent comics this week, starting with the belated Egos #9, and it's damn good comics. Fucking brilliant comics actually, deffinetly a highlight in my current pullist as the "Crunched"  story arc concludes. Thier be blood, I tell you that. I just have to wonder how long we must wait for #10! Following on from some phenomenal sci-fi we get...some more phenomenal sci-fi as both Spread #12 and Limbo #3 cranck out some mystery and entrepidation to counter balance the explosive conclusion in Egos. Both titles have compounents I like, with the fluidity in the art of Limbo with the lucid story telling reminding me of Umbrella Academy, meanwhile Spread is just pure horror and gory brilliance.

Groo Friends and Foes #12 concludes the saga as the melted cheese warrior helps find his young charge's history and father is revealed, though it comes as no big a shock to anyone besides Groo. A delightful tale wraps up and it's been a blast, continuously entertaining and flippent it proves that comics can be for all age's and utterly delightful as well. I really, really can't recommend it highly enough. Batman/TMNT #2 on the ither hand has me wondering how they are going to stretch such a simple premise over 6 issues. If I hit the next issue with the same amount of dissapointment this one left me in then it's getting dropped, sadly.

In contrast, 27 issues on and The Maxx is still superb. What a truly unique reading experience, one of the most bizarre comics i've ever layed eyes on. But it's oh so good, such a vivid deconstruction of how i dividuals percieve one another and how....nah, I can't even sound smart reading it anymore. I have no idea as of yet what message it's trying to deliver, only that it's a bloody entertaining rollarcoaster of a ride in the process of finding out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 January, 2016, 06:23:11 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 January, 2016, 04:08:50 PM

The Maxx ... I have no idea as of yet what message it's trying to deliver, only that it's a bloody entertaining rollarcoaster of a ride in the process of finding out.

What you think we'll find out! I think we'll be working it out for years to come... gloriously.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 January, 2016, 10:07:48 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 13 January, 2016, 06:23:11 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 13 January, 2016, 04:08:50 PM

The Maxx ... I have no idea as of yet what message it's trying to deliver, only that it's a bloody entertaining rollarcoaster of a ride in the process of finding out.

What you think we'll find out! I think we'll be working it out for years to come... gloriously.
Most deffinelty, but I must say, on a reread I might give #26 a miss. Not because it was bad or anything, far from it, just VERY hard to read, particularly it's final scene. Just mortifying.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 January, 2016, 08:11:29 AM
Sorry I've been neglecting you chaps. I actually got my haul on Monday for various reason and read it by Tuesday but I've not told you all about it and I know how up set that must make you... well a little then... tiny bit miffed... oh well your standoffish attittude ain't stopping this rambler.

There's really only one place to start this haul and that's at an end. Fade Out 12 wraps things up in pretty brilliant style... I assume. While I really enjoyed this issue its fair to say Phillips, Brubaker and co have really created a novel here and this one will be judged fully when read as one. Still as a stand alone issue this conclusion was chilling supreme.

We get another conclusion in War Stories 15 and this quieter story (for an Ennis War Story) I think will stand up well to another visit, if I can get past the horrible art that is. Two other Ennis war tales (we really are treated well this month!) have no such problems, both Dreaming Eagles 1 and Johnny Red 3 are both as glorious to look at as their stories are fantastic. Particularly fond of the way Dreaming Eagles sets its stall and themes out early.

Black Canary 6 started to make me worry that the series might be heading more towards its superhero origins, no such problem as this series continues to offer a lot. Lazarus 21 gives us a surprise to keep us going while it as a bit of a hiatus, brilliant stuff. As is James Bond 3, Warren Ellis just gets how to make Jimmy story feel like the books and a film at the same time. Paper Girls 4 and Unfollow 3 continue to world build brilliantly and beautifully.

I'll give book of the haul to Ragnarok 7 just for the glory of having it back, Walt Simonson huh, now that man has some talent to spare or what!

Had a good day Monday (passing of geniuses aside) and that's reflected in the quality of a magnificent haul.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 17 January, 2016, 12:29:08 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 17 January, 2016, 08:11:29 AM

There's really only one place to start this haul and that's at an end. Fade Out 12 wraps things up in pretty brilliant style... I assume. While I really enjoyed this issue its fair to say Phillips, Brubaker and co have really created a novel here and this one will be judged fully when read as one. Still as a stand alone issue this conclusion was chilling supreme.

We get another conclusion in War Stories 15 and this quieter story (for an Ennis War Story) I think will stand up well to another visit, if I can get past the horrible art that is. Two other Ennis war tales (we really are treated well this month!) have no such problems, both Dreaming Eagles 1 and Johnny Red 3 are both as glorious to look at as their stories are fantastic. Particularly fond of the way Dreaming Eagles sets its stall and themes out early.


^^^ this except Dreaming Eagles which I'll now have to hunt down,  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 18 January, 2016, 04:34:49 PM
Little bit of comic catchup over the weekend.. so nice..

Providence 1-6 - Jebus. Great. Best Moore comic in ages. Nicely ramps up the sinister every issue and lovely use of repeated motifs. Even the backmatter is engaging and a swift read. Really excellent and I'm not a fanboy.

War Stories 4-6 - Ennis on a rif on the Valley of Tears from the Yom Kippur war. A Dredd in a Tank really, making the point that some folk know you can't get anywhere constantly invoking nazi's but some men, on all sides, are basically machines and they are the ones that hold the line. Really interesting comic and doing something important nobody else does. You wish more people of all ages would read these and think about the mix of action and thought that Ennis tries to bring.

Revival 32-35. Constantly a good story and art. No more than a well done TV series but still good stuff with 'Strong Female Characters' and all that stuff that other people seem to get more credit for.

CodePru 1 - Ennis doing Buffy v Lovecraft comedy. Purile in a good way. Not often you get a comic with a strap-on stuck in a door. Cthulhu behind bars isn't something you see everyday. He's rubbish at Monopoly too.

Section 8 #6 - Ennis once again (he gets to the top of the pile), getting to sign off with his 'Superhero comics are all ballix no matter how much you ask me back' line. Always love McCrea's art and have a fondness for Six-Pack although it was definately a return in the shadow of the superior Where Monsters Dwell. 

A Train Called Love 3 & 4 - More Comedy Ennis.. Doing what he does. Quite sweet. A tad decompressed but its worth the entry price.

The Twilight Children 3 - such a beautifully drawn and fun comic. Pretty good as an antidote to the horror of Providence. Probably best bought just to help wash yourself clean after the whole Mountains of Madness, reverso-rape, paedo sex, time warp gay murderers of Providence #6
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 January, 2016, 11:44:04 PM
Quote from: BPP on 18 January, 2016, 04:34:49 PM
Providence 1-6 - Jebus. Great. Best Moore comic in ages. Nicely ramps up the sinister every issue and lovely use of repeated motifs. Even the backmatter is engaging and a swift read. Really excellent and I'm not a fanboy.


Seconded, and to be honest I'm surprised there isn't more discussion regarding this series.
This is Moore at his best, teamed with the best artist in the publisher's stable.
I'm lapping it up, and love the attention to detail woven into every stuffed to the -ahem- gills issue.

6 issues left, has the making of an all time horror classic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 January, 2016, 12:38:58 AM
This week's Weekly Shonen Jump cover kicks ass

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/903/ses5qG.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 January, 2016, 10:03:46 AM
Ooooohhhh!!!! Haven't read the issue yet but that's a blinder! Murata can do no wrong, in my book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Satanist on 19 January, 2016, 01:12:20 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 January, 2016, 11:44:04 PM
Quote from: BPP on 18 January, 2016, 04:34:49 PM
Providence 1-6 - Jebus. Great. Best Moore comic in ages. Nicely ramps up the sinister every issue and lovely use of repeated motifs. Even the backmatter is engaging and a swift read. Really excellent and I'm not a fanboy.


Seconded, and to be honest I'm surprised there isn't more discussion regarding this series.
This is Moore at his best, teamed with the best artist in the publisher's stable.
I'm lapping it up, and love the attention to detail woven into every stuffed to the -ahem- gills issue.

6 issues left, has the making of an all time horror classic.

written by me 6 months ago...

"Fight Club 2 and Providence were very much enjoyed in my house. Surprised there hasn't been more chat regarding Moores new comic TBH."

and then again in Sep...

"You know what's great? Providence that's what. Anyone else reading this? Anyone?

An Alan Moore comic based on Lovecraft mythology now at issue 4 and there's nary a peep. Its the end of times I tells ye."

I tried I tells ye, I'm now off to eat worms  :'(
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 January, 2016, 10:48:43 AM
Quite a small pull list this week, but thats OK because everything was ON FIRE!

No, really, my Ipad's gone up in flames. I have 6th degree burns all over my arms. Send help.

Usagi Yojimbo #151 is splender, and quite brilliant. Though it follows the typical stock Usagi trope where in he escorts a wealthy merchants son to his betrothed where upon they are ambushed by bandits, it's quite brillianty revealed why this specific and ever presents band of rogues can not allow the union to be met. The Spirit #7 is also a gem, a modern classic in the making and probably on any other week book of the haul. The mystery deepens and i'm glad to see the series head in original direction, now the regular rogues have all made their brilliant reappearance's, but I sure hope Wagner utilises The Octopus again at some point. He IS the essential The Spirit villein after all. Brilliant comics, just excellent.

Dreaming Eagles #1 almost completely passed me by, which would have been a shame as it's chuffing fantastic. Coleby can draw a good war comic like the best, and was hoping he would team up with Ennis ever since reading The Royals and his splendid depiction of The Spitfire. Along with Johnny Red i'm feeling right spoiled for quality war comics right now, i'm like a little kid in a sweet shop. Judge Dredd #2 is the only comic that really lets the side down, and don't think i'll pick up #3. It's not bad, really, but it's not my Judge Dredd, and after reading this weeks prog and meg i'm honestly wondering if I really need anything else.

I suspect Colin was very much excited for this, as was I. Nowhere Men #7 brings the series back and it's quite wonderful to behold, a true clusterfuck of a series with stupendous art and mind melting plot threads. People should deffinelty be reading this, it's ace. People should also be reading Tokyo Ghost #5 because it's basically what you get when you mash Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Mad Max and the best of Dredd together into one pulp package and serve it up with some phenomenal art work and mayhem ensues. Absolutely bloody brilliant.

Comic of the week however goes to the mighty Weekly Shonen Jump #7. Bloody hell, that was the best issue in sometime. Everything was absolutely on top form, World Trigger was a rousing coupe and really made all the slogging chapters prior worth the wait as all these recongisable face's come out of the woodwork to fend off the invaders, One Piece give's one of it's most detestable characters a streak of redemption then promptly kills him off by probably the only other truly contemptuous rogues, Toriko goes full on mad physics as Battle Wolf Guinness kicks the crude out of our hero's, My Hero Academia is ooooohhhhh sooooo gooood as Deku is forced to confront and do battle with one of Japans most wanted convicts one-on-one. And then theirs One-Punch Man. Good god, the art. Good fucking christ the art. Murata isn't even human, I swear. This is like Moebius level art, this is art I put on par with the like's of Flint, McMahon and MacNeil. The mans a genius. Read the Jump, people. Read it right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 January, 2016, 04:00:18 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 20 January, 2016, 10:48:43 AM

I suspect Colin was very much excited for this, as was I. Nowhere Men #7 brings the series back and it's quite wonderful to behold, a true clusterfuck of a series with stupendous art and mind melting plot threads.

You know me too well. I really must get the first 6 issues out for a re-read before my next visit to my LCS to get back into the swing of things. When this was first being published it was without doubt my favourite ongoing series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IronGraham on 20 January, 2016, 04:37:32 PM
Just finished Astro City #31 don't know who here reads it but for my money it is one of the best written superhero comics out their today.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 January, 2016, 06:25:37 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 January, 2016, 04:00:18 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 20 January, 2016, 10:48:43 AM

I suspect Colin was very much excited for this, as was I. Nowhere Men #7 brings the series back and it's quite wonderful to behold, a true clusterfuck of a series with stupendous art and mind melting plot threads.

You know me too well. I really must get the first 6 issues out for a re-read before my next visit to my LCS to get back into the swing of things. When this was first being published it was without doubt my favourite ongoing series.
I think you're going to love #7 then, a cracking return to the series and a nice bomb shell cliffhanger. I too, have a mighty urge to dig out the first trade and give it a read again. Alongside Copperhead and Egos as one of the best Image titles right now.

Quote from: IronGraham on 20 January, 2016, 04:37:32 PM
Just finished Astro City #31 don't know who here reads it but for my money it is one of the best written superhero comics out their today.
Funny, I've recently read the entire Life in the City series and I concure it's quite brilliant. Must get around to buying the rest of the series soon...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 January, 2016, 06:49:34 PM
Let me take a second to possibly turn some of you folk's attention to a series called Copra. Written and Drawn by aquantance of mine Michel Fiffe its a bombastic super-hero story that combines elements of the Suicide Squad and other more cosmic super-hero universe stuff. It's making its ComiXology debut (https://www.comixology.com/Copra-1/digital-comic/312048?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9SZWNlbnRBZGRpdGlvbnM) after several years of being self-published by Fiffe himself  (http://michelfiffe.com/). He took a lot of pride in pumping out a monthly print comic by mail order.

Personally I read the first 6 issues in print, but had to give it up because I got off print comics. Its a great series, and its great to have more accessible digitally. The first six issues are avable digitally now, with more rolling out soon. I highly recommend it.

Also, here's a Savage FINcast episode that I and my FINcast Co-hosts conducted with Michel Fiffe, back in... jeez 2013? Damn, we need to have him on again.

http://fincast.guttertrash.net/savage-fincast-episode-15-print-lives-a-chat-with-michel-fiffi/
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 20 January, 2016, 10:13:41 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 January, 2016, 06:49:34 PM
Let me take a second to possibly turn some of you folk's attention to a series called Copra. Written and Drawn by aquantance of mine Michel Fiffe...

You name dropper you! Copra looked hard to get print copies of so hopefully Comixology will spread the word. Heard it mentioned by a lot by writers and on best of lists.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 January, 2016, 11:04:01 PM
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 20 January, 2016, 10:13:41 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 January, 2016, 06:49:34 PM
Let me take a second to possibly turn some of you folk's attention to a series called Copra. Written and Drawn by aquantance of mine Michel Fiffe...

You name dropper you! Copra looked hard to get print copies of so hopefully Comixology will spread the word. Heard it mentioned by a lot by writers and on best of lists.
Ditto, was recommended to me a few weeks ago in Traveling man, they had a few copies of each trade in stock. Just tweeted to ask if they have any left and will man them next week if so.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 23 January, 2016, 12:18:01 PM
Quote from: Satanist on 19 January, 2016, 01:12:20 PM

I tried I tells ye, I'm now off to eat worms  :'(

Sorry Satanist- Enjoy your Gagh!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 January, 2016, 04:44:51 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 20 January, 2016, 06:25:37 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 January, 2016, 04:00:18 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 20 January, 2016, 10:48:43 AM

I suspect Colin was very much excited for this, as was I. Nowhere Men #7 brings the series back and it's quite wonderful to behold, a true clusterfuck of a series with stupendous art and mind melting plot threads.

You know me too well. I really must get the first 6 issues out for a re-read before my next visit to my LCS to get back into the swing of things. When this was first being published it was without doubt my favourite ongoing series.
I think you're going to love #7 then, a cracking return to the series and a nice bomb shell cliffhanger. I too, have a mighty urge to dig out the first trade and give it a read again. Alongside Copperhead and Egos as one of the best Image titles right now.


Well did that (my re-read) and can firmly confirm that I'm stoked this comic is coming back. Quite superb. While Eric Stephenson's 'They're Not Like Us.' is a modern re-imagining of Lee 'n Kirby's X-Men core themes, Nowhere Men is exactly the same except taking the Lee n KIrby's Fantastic Four as its DNA (well less numerical concerns). The one slight concern I have is that after the first arc set all the pieces in place the series might become only a fresh and invigorating take in the superhero genre, which it teases well. But the series is by afar and away most interesting when its dealing with its take on science as rock and roll and the dynamics between the four members of the Beatles World Corp. My hope is it continues its deft balance from the series to date.

I'm guessing the glorious world building back matter will continue and that it continues to be by far the best designed comics this side of a Rian Hughes exhibition.

Truly if you aren't reading this comics there's LOADS of chance to catch up cheaply with the first 6 issues, cos if you don't the chances are you'll be missing out on the best mainstream comic out there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 January, 2016, 09:51:52 AM
Hhhhmmm. Did the Jiro Kuwata Batman manga really only last long enough to fill 3 TPB's? Just got my mits on the third one and it's apparently the last, I has always assumed the series was so legendary it went on for years...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 January, 2016, 04:09:48 PM
Oh hey, Prophet: Earth War has finally arrived. That's cool.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 208
2000 AD 1965
SAGA 33
EAST OF WEST 24
SAVAGE DRAGON 211
PROPHET: EARTHWAR 1
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 27 January, 2016, 06:43:29 PM
For some reason I was convinced this was the last issue of The Spire. Turns out there are two more to go.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 January, 2016, 12:55:32 PM
Well, that was quite the thrilling haul I must say. I always look forward to my digital oull list but this week was a surprisingly high number of physical additions.

Lumberjanes vol.2 is just as utterly delightful, zaney, brilliantly illustrated and so full of earnest joy and heart and whimsey. Seriously, I know people here have sproggs, get them reading Lumberjanes as it's a cracking all age's title. The Tipping Point in contrast is a bizzare mixed bag of wonders, hailing from some of the greatest creators in the busines including Naoki Urasawa, Eddie Campbell, and John Cassadey. I've...not finished it yet persay but when I have i'll open it's own thread, heavens above the Urasawa story alone is worthy of it's own thread. I also concluded Savage Dragon Archives 5 and i'm starting to see how the modern era Malcolm Dragon stuff has come to be, with Mr. Glum playing and increasingly larger role as the volume progressed, the appearence of Dart II and her betrayle of Sgt. Marvel and the official introduction of Invincible into the Dragon pantheon of guest stars, i'm very much looking forward to the next volume. All thise shiney silver age hero's, gotta wonder if it'll bundle the Next Issue material in their, can anyone confirm if She-Dragon and Mighty Man one shots will ever see the light of day again?

Carrying on the Savage Dragon hype train was #211...and yeah, it's mostly the same issue as my first intro to the series the FCBD issue from last year with a few scenes added to give context to the recent changes in character development. Gotta wonder who got their hands on Malc's accident child...
Wilds End The Enemy Within #5 is simply heart breaking and superb at the same time, and for a moment, I thought Dabnett has become as attatched to [spoiler]Fawkes[/spoiler]bas I had, but wonderously the series that keeps on giving suverted my expectations once again. Jolly good stuff.

Si Spurrier is a bit good isn't he? And his new Image series, Cry Havoc #1 has plenty to love. If you liked Age of Wolf then you'll get a kick out of it, though honestly I think it's better than that particular title. It help that the art is also splendiferous, so this ine deffinetly gets a pass for a #2. Saga #33 brings my favourite characters of the series back, Upsher and Doff as well as [spoiler]The Will, who seem's to have put on a bit of weight[/spoiler]. Saga is still excellent and I do enjoy how it's all coming together a little bit now with many characters being thrown into the mixer and seeing what happens.

Onwards to the anthologys and Island #6 is an odity and no mistake, plenty to enjoy for certain but I am finding the tone of the general anthology a little all over the place. This is deffinetly not a bad thing, but Zooniverse isn't exactly a sci-fi piece and I was under the impression Islands was a sci-fi only anthology...
Anyway, Weekly Shounen Jump #8 is quite fantastic once again, One Piece, My Hero Academia, Toriko and World Trigger are all on full thrill power, and One-Punch Man isn't stopping for no one as it blazes a trail.

Two of the best of the pull list though, where Art Ops #4 and Doctor Who 11th #5, as they where just utterly superb in all respects. Two of the greatest sci-fi tales in comics right now and both utterly delightful in equal measure.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 January, 2016, 02:42:50 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 27 January, 2016, 04:09:48 PM
Oh hey, Prophet: Earth War has finally arrived. That's cool.


It's been so long I almost decided to wait for the Earth War trade. Almost.

A new issue of Providence (7) is on the horizon next week, seems like an age since the last one.
My number one read every time I collect a stack of comics from my LCS.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 29 January, 2016, 04:51:43 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 28 January, 2016, 12:55:32 PM
Onwards to the anthologys and Island #6 is an odity and no mistake, plenty to enjoy for certain but I am finding the tone of the general anthology a little all over the place. This is deffinetly not a bad thing, but Zooniverse isn't exactly a sci-fi piece and I was under the impression Islands was a sci-fi only anthology...


Island is just 'whatever Bradon Graham is into which is grand by me, after despairing over what happened to A1 and DHP its nice to get a quality anthology. Am entirely unsure how its selling and the change in format does not bode well but its a great product. So nice to see some of The Trash Twins work in there too this month.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 February, 2016, 06:01:28 PM
Say...whatever happened to Rocket Girl and Platinums End? Two titles on my pull list that had instalments around October last year but then just sort of vanished...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 February, 2016, 07:47:24 PM
Oh comics, my comics

Lets start at a start. Cry Havoc 1 was pretty good, not quite Si Spurrier good, but pretty good. Plenty of room for this one to grow. As Judge Dredd 2 does. See I've got over the fact that its not my Dredd and I'm now just really enjoying this alternate Dredd and the wonderful kaffule they've created for him. They've used their latitude to really throw 'Dredd' into a fantasticly fresh situation. Another comic growing and growing is Hercules 3 this is rapidly turning into the comic I wanted it to be and from a slow start is quite the thing now. Lovin' it.

The Island 6 is a comic that growing, but almost uncontrollably. I always wanted it to take me places I wasn't expecting and it does that, just its a little ungrounded as Hawkmonger says and I'm beginning to get a little frustrated with the number of stories that have been set off running and are left out there. I think this comics need to get its focus, finish what it started and I think it could be great. As it is, messy and I'm running out of patience... again...

Not too much else to say about many of the rest of my books they are all pretty smackin' to be honest. Maxx 27 GREAT, The Spirit 7 GREAT 11th Doc 2nd 5 GREAT, The Spire 6 GREAT but I'm lost again, Black Canary 7 GREAT ending, Ninth Wave 2 GREAT, Dreaming Eagles 2 GREAT, Hip Hop Family Tree 6 GREAT and I'm learning so much must check out 'Wild Style', Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 3 GREAT but...

Quote from: Hawkmonger on 01 February, 2016, 06:01:28 PM
Say...whatever happened to Rocket Girl and Platinums End? Two titles on my pull list that had instalments around October last year but then just sort of vanished...

I'd rather stopped messing about and got back to Rocket Girl, this second hiatus makes me think its gone alas.

Though a comic I'd long given up on os BACK so what do I know, back and back in such an astonishingly great way it gets comic of the haul even with all those gems. Nowhere Men 7 is stunningly good, quite brilliant, really brilliant. BUY IT and boy that ending, that ending, I did not see that coming. Supreme stuff.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 February, 2016, 08:59:18 PM
Platinums End? The manga? I've had monthly issues since its launch. 4th ish should be out soon I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 February, 2016, 09:15:59 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 01 February, 2016, 08:59:18 PM
Platinums End? The manga? I've had monthly issues since its launch. 4th ish should be out soon I think.
Welp, something appears to be up with my app then as it's only showing ch.1 as being available.

I've sent a message to Viz about it but I see it's on comixology so i'll just read it there for ease of access.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 February, 2016, 06:09:33 PM
Sooooo....Tuki Saves the World #4 is apparently out in the wild. #3 feel's like it came out years ago.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 February, 2016, 07:31:27 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 08 February, 2016, 06:09:33 PM
Sooooo....Tuki Saves the World #4 is apparently out in the wild. #3 feel's like it came out years ago.

Yeah very pleasently surprised to see this on my LCSs arrivals list for this week. I think Jeff Smith has been poorly or something?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 February, 2016, 10:27:25 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 08 February, 2016, 07:31:27 PM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 08 February, 2016, 06:09:33 PM
Sooooo....Tuki Saves the World #4 is apparently out in the wild. #3 feel's like it came out years ago.

Yeah very pleasently surprised to see this on my LCSs arrivals list for this week. I think Jeff Smith has been poorly or something?
I'm not certain, but it give's me an excuse to read #1-3 again, be ause they where bloody brilliant.

Got today and tomorrow off so inbetween house work I intend to destroy my digital long box and devour two weeks worth of comics. Bliss!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 February, 2016, 11:02:59 AM
Well, that was all a bit good now!

Well I say that, lets get the negatives out of the way first. Batman/TMNT #3 see's the series shuffle off my pull list, as the fun and whimsicle attitude of the first issue gets replaced with a dreary almost ASBAR level stupidity. Oh, yeah, it's a comic about a man dressed as a bat teaming up with 4 genetically mutated turtles but for the love of god at least make it entertaining somewhat!

Right, with that nastiness out of the way lets get onto the good stuff shall we? And it's probably good to start as I finished, because Tuki #4 is utterly delightful and wonderful and charming in all the ways you come to expect Jeff Smith's body of work to be. Utterly delightful, singular and wonderfully illustrated it's just perfect all age's comics and just good comics full stop. The same can be said for Ennis's double bill of aironaitical splender in Johnny Red #4 and Dreaming Eagles #2. It's just bloody good fun, with corcking art and excellent story telling and fun from cover to cover. Special note must be given to how Ennis handles Johnny Red has a pre-existing IP. All too often these kinds of reboots miss the mark but Garth has really done a good number here.

A couple of number one's here and starting with the genre bending Kennel Block Blue's #1 and I really have to thank Colin for brining this to my attention as it's very, very MAXX'y. Like, the whole alternative perseptions angle and escapism to cure trauma and such is very much a MAXX thing, and thats a good thing. Excellent art as wel, deffinetly coming back for a #2. As I will be for Badger #1, still on my Nexus high i'm very happy to see this get a digital run because it's a brilliant set up, and absolutely correlates with what I expect this character to be like in his own environment and not kicking about the galaxy. It's just funny capes comics and somewhat metatextual to boot, so yes. More please!

Unfollow #4 is quite superb also, as it continues to intruige, entice and aloud my expectations. And i'm sure someone will be along soon to do a better some up of the title than I can do, but i'm absolutely loving the 'soft' Battle Royale approach. Theirs no extremism involved, people do horrible things if their own accord or find the selves up against a wall and fall into the game at hand and it's all handled quite wonderfully. Rob Williams is on to a winner. I also got The Goon Library vol.2 and it's another superb package and a hefty one too boot. Saving it and it's kin for a huge re-read of the title but I can assure you all it's througly desserving of it's Eisner award winning pedigree, indeed i'd go as far to say Eric Powell is THE Eisner of my generation and a man I hold is high regard, and anyone who'se read The Good will no doub't agree. Just the best of comics.

It was also a big week for manga, and I love's my manga. Weekly Shonen Jump #9 is pretty much as per. One Piece, great. Toriko, great. Food Wars, great. World Trigger, pretty neat. My Hero Academia, bloody fantastic (nabbed vol.3 as well this week). Blue Exorcist and Seraph of the End also had some excellent chapters this week. Viz also gave up Assassination Classroom vol.8 this week, so on the reading pile that goes but i'll probably get to it this weekend. Ultraman vol.3 which I intend to devour along with it's previous volumes ASAP because it looks chuffing phenomenal. Jojos Bizarre Adventure Battle Tendency vol.2 has to have the longest title this week,  but big brands for big products and Jojo is once again pick of the bunch. Utterly flawless and one of the most fun comics on the stands. Read it people!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 February, 2016, 09:55:58 PM
Well Hawkmonger covers a bunch of what I was going to say about many of the comics in my latest haul. Wil that stop me repeating it anyway... have you ever bothered to read my posts, if you have waded past the typos and appalling spelling and grammar you'll well know that pointless repetition is not at all beyond me. I just do it in a less snarly manner than some in these parts (not this thread I should say). So lets get to it... or should that be back to it.

Lets get the less than stella stuff out the way. Klaus 3 entirely lacks the typical dense and intriguing tight comic writing I associate with GMozz at his best. This is fairly standard fare, just that isn't standard for this best of writers. Ninth Wave 3 also lacked the depth this series (and its predecessor) had and was trite and shallow for all its earnst intent. Black Canary 8 retains a little of what made this series so interesting at the start BUT in doing so makes things feel a little forced. Shame stripped of its difference and reimmersed into DC mainline its in real danger of losing what made it so good. Finally War Stories 16. Well it would appear the appeal of Garth Ennis' war stories trumps the barrier of the art. Just.

Everything else is FANTASTIC

So much so I pulled out at least 4 comics assuming they should all be book of the haul before accepting what it had to be. Johnny Red 4, Paper Girls 5, Hip Hop Family Tree 7, They are not like us 11, and all sublime, but didn't quite make that standard, which given how good they are is pretty surprising. The return of Tuki 4, however charming also doesn't quite make it. Warren Ellis' masterful work with Masters on a very real and viseral James Bond 4 also somehow managers to miss out.

Autumnlands 9 was the first I thought ... maybe... but no, not quite it is certainly as good an issue as this series has had to date, quite brilliant.

Every fucker should be buying the shit out of Unfollow 4 if Rob Williams and Mike Dowling don't get to tell their tale completely without sales having them curtail what they are doing, while Star Wars comics and Batman stuff and whatever else sell in their 100,000 plus numbers then the comic industry is pretty broken. Everyone should feel obliged to buy this just to make us realise that this isn't the case. Its bloody genius stuff absolutely perfectly executed. Still not book of the haul mind.

Two books this month tell of people thrust into extreme circumstance escaping into fractured realities. One does it in a quite straight way and is incredibly effective for it and Badger 1 is to be applauded for this BUT Kennel Block Blues 1 beats all comers with its far more creative take on such themes. Its quite the most imaginative, inventive and completely engaging, fun and chilling comic I've read in a while. I fully understand why Boom! have made such an brave attempt to get this comic noticed. Cos it deserves it and really needs to be read. This will be seen as a classic before we know it. And despite all the glories that surround it this is the little comic that can and is easily book of a fantastic haul.

Buy it. That is all... not really just buy this comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 February, 2016, 09:09:55 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 12 February, 2016, 09:55:58 PM
Every fucker should be buying the shit out of Unfollow 4 if Rob Williams and Mike Dowling don't get to tell their tale completely without sales having them curtail what they are doing, while Star Wars comics and Batman stuff and whatever else sell in their 100,000 plus numbers then the comic industry is pretty broken. Everyone should feel obliged to buy this just to make us realise that this isn't the case. Its bloody genius stuff absolutely perfectly executed. Still not book of the haul mind.
Damn feckin' straight! As 2000AD readers we should all be all over this, written and illustrated by two of the progs might alumni*, if it had been in the prog itself people would be hailing it as the new Button Man. I believe the first trade is out in May for any of you waiters, so make sure you pay up!

Oh and, just so you guys know, Ultraman is pretty unbelievable. A fresh, reenergised, kinetic and vibrant reboot of a seemingly saturated franchise with some utterly phenomenal art. Once again I conceed the point that no one writes sci-fi like the Japanese.

*Michal Dowling is a tooth alumni in my eyes, even off the back of Ichabod Azrael book 3 alone!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 February, 2016, 09:40:21 AM
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 15 February, 2016, 09:09:55 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 12 February, 2016, 09:55:58 PM
Every fucker should be buying the shit out of Unfollow 4 if Rob Williams and Mike Dowling don't get to tell their tale completely without sales having them curtail what they are doing, while Star Wars comics and Batman stuff and whatever else sell in their 100,000 plus numbers then the comic industry is pretty broken. Everyone should feel obliged to buy this just to make us realise that this isn't the case. Its bloody genius stuff absolutely perfectly executed. Still not book of the haul mind.
Damn feckin' straight! As 2000AD readers we should all be all over this, written and illustrated by two of the progs might alumni*, if it had been in the prog itself people would be hailing it as the new Button Man. I believe the first trade is out in May for any of you waiters, so make sure you pay up!


I'm with ye lads, loving this new series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 February, 2016, 07:06:27 PM
I know this is very good news for some folk around here.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/archie-announces-return-afterlife-with-archie-chilling-adventures-sabrina (http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/archie-announces-return-afterlife-with-archie-chilling-adventures-sabrina)

As I trade wait the brilliant Afterlife With Archie I'm still not getting too excited!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 February, 2016, 07:20:52 PM
Well I'll be damned, I briefly talked about Afterlife with Archie (specifically using it to mock Nisekoi) and how much I missed it on the most recent Weekly Comics Monthly. Glad to see it return yet not unlike yourself Colin I'm a trade waiter.

One would have hopped Franesco Francavella would have taken this chance to do more Black Beetle but nooooo!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 February, 2016, 12:16:42 PM
Well seeing as I have absolutely nothing else coming my way this week (well, except for Usagi Yojimbo and the Prog but I wont get a chance to read it until next week) so I might as well go over the Weekly Shounen Jump #10 in a bit of detail this week.

Well, saying that it's mostly just about the new series Kimetsu No Yaiba by a plucky newcomer called Koyoharu Gotouge. It's romanised name is 'Blade of Demon Destruction' which make's it sound so much more naff than it actually is, indeed it's a rather refereshing feudal tale with minimalist super natural elements and a pleasently morbid tone that isn't entirely unwelcome. Straight out of the gate it solidifies itself as a title to keep my eye on and is a rather good debut for a new creater

Black Clover in contrast is covering everything I expected it to do for better or worse, being pretty much stock tropes dressed in above average art. It's not dreadful but not particularly engaging either, trudging from one fight to another with no real sense of urgency or fullfilment, but looks nice none the less. Fans of Hawk the Slayer and Beast Master would get a kick out of it.

In another excellent example of how detailed My Hero Academia treats it's continuity one of the villeins of the current arc is in fact a call back to an earlier chapter, an escaped convict and death row inmate curtailed in vol.2 as highly dangerous and Kohai Horikoshi cut's no corners in making him as grotesque as possible. I'm still amazed at how much Kohai packs into each chapter even if this week is mostly set up with one massive and ultimatly unsettling reveal at the end. Cracking capes comics.

Nisekoi is once again dross but at keast has a pleasant colour splash panel. Bleach enfuriates and entertains equally and Kubo's ADHD bounces the reader from fight to fight with no rhym, reason or consistancy. Also, thanks for keeping the positioning of the chaoter title classy Kubo. A literal load of ass! Food Wars! is remarkably entertaining in contrast, it knows just what it is and has fun with a truely hyperbolic premise and I can't say it's not worth the price of entry! World Trigger just does it's own thing and is harmless enough but not particularly engaging.

One Piece seem's to have mostly wrapped up the current story arc....already, after Dressrosa that felt like next to no time at all! Oda continues to ramp up the intruige and whimsy and it's utterly delightful to just relax and have a laid back chapter after all the Doflamingo faff, as great as it was, did grind a little at times. Toriko seem's to be trying to scare the shit out of me every week right now, with some utterly disgusting monster designs akin to a Cronenberg movie (NEO is positivly nightmare fodder) and gore that seem's less over the too and more mean spirited. People put off my Realm of the Damned should stand well clear!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 February, 2016, 10:25:49 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 15 February, 2016, 07:06:27 PM
I know this is very good news for some folk around here.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/archie-announces-return-afterlife-with-archie-chilling-adventures-sabrina (http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/archie-announces-return-afterlife-with-archie-chilling-adventures-sabrina)

As I trade wait the brilliant Afterlife With Archie I'm still not getting too excited!


I was almost giving up on these its been so long- great news.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 February, 2016, 10:41:52 PM
OK, seeing as Prophet js back to much critical acclaim and it's probably about time I stopped procrastinating and started buying the damn thing I do have a single question, and it's a rather portentious one at that.

Whats Prophets relationship with the rest of the 'Image multiverse". I wouldn't normaly ask this, as I thought it was in line with Saga and Copperhead and etcetc as a none '-verse' title. But when I looked at buying a few volumes in Travelling Man yesterday, I noticed Youngblood and Superpatriot on the back covers. So....whats the deal there then?!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2016, 03:40:01 AM
Prophet was originally created as part of the Image Super-Hero Universe. He rubbed elbows with Youngblood and WildCATS, etc... It was early 90s Image and was pretty generally bad.

The new Prophet series accepts that those events happened, but its so far in the future as to be mostly irrelevant. That said, there are a handful of callbacks to early Image Rob Liefeld characters that are surprisingly pretty neat.

The short answer is, it doesn't matter, if you don't catch a reference it doesn't affect enjoyment of the series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 19 February, 2016, 01:21:16 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2016, 03:40:01 AM
The short answer is, it doesn't matter, if you don't catch a reference it doesn't affect enjoyment of the series.

One of the great things about Prophet is that it doesn't lead you by the nose. The reader is presented with a totally alien universe populated by characters whose motivation seems obscure. It's up to the reader to figure out what's going on. It's well worth the effort.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 19 February, 2016, 01:30:12 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 February, 2016, 03:40:01 AM
The short answer is, it doesn't matter, if you don't catch a reference it doesn't affect enjoyment of the series.

Quite right.
I never read much of the original runs of Youngblood / Prophet all those years ago, but have to say I do find it interesting that it features some of the same characters (Diehard and Prophet- assuming that 'Old Man Prophet' is the original John Prophet) that are still around millennia later.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 March, 2016, 07:52:48 AM
Well this is what happens when a person has a day off work and three weeks worth of comics to catch up on, sheer pandemonium!

Right, lets get the vaguely negative out of the way because their where no 'bad' comics in the haul, but damned if I didn't have higher expectations of Predator Life and Death #1. Our man Dan on a Yautja story, yes please. Sadly it's all a bit pedestrian, #1 being a very samey colonial marines set up with some admitedly pretty great action scenes. Having not long since read our man GRennies's take on the Pred's I had hoped for something as brilliant as that, but not to be. Hopefully issue two can taise the bar a little bit. Also i'm a little sad to say Art Ops #5 has the series losing me a little but it's still pretty great, i'm just a little conffused as to what's supposed to be going on and why I should care, it seem's a little too soon to be throwing big quota changing events at us when I barely have a grasp of who everyone is and don't have much investment. Not enough to put the series in the red zone, but it's pacing could do with a bit of work.

I always look forward to my war comics double bill at the moment, as both Johnny Red #5 and Dreaming Eagles #3 are the radist things around. They feel like Commando strips but far more adult in nature, but never take themselves too seriously, at the end of the day they're all about the gloriously illustrated dog fights (Keith Burns and Simon Coleby are both absolute legends of the medium) and our man (phrase of day day) Ennis is knocking it co tinuously out of the park. Two of the highlights of my monthly pull list.

Two of the longer running titles on my pull list are contenders for comic of the week-nay-month but get nipped in the bud, not that that negates their brilliance. Usagi Yojimbo #152 is an absolute masterstrock, a brilliant homage to the Hanzo the Razor series and a beautifully illustrated too boot. I often find Usagi the hardest book to sum up, because it's just so profoundly it's own thing and perfect in almost every way, and I can't recomend the series enough to you all. Meanwhile The Maxx #28 see's the series enter the final stretch as we return to the outback and the series returns to it's more flippent side, much needed after several issues of morbid (albeit it genius) grim realism. Once again a perfect comic in almost ever respect, and i'm very much excited to see the set up for end game. I shall miss it terribly.

I'll finish up this post in usual for with Weekly Shonen Jump #12 and #13 and return to the rest after work, so it's with much joy that I heavily endorse the new series Kimetsu No Yaiba. With it's starck depiction of feudal Japan and minamalist approach to the supernatural it's a breath if fresh air after the battle orientated series it shares it's pages with. A very promising new title and I hope to see it stick around a little longer. The preview chapter for Bye-Bye Humanity was also incredibly entertaining, resembling a Junji Ito horror title (evocking Uzomaki specifically) and also being visually brilliant for a first time creator, it's a shame due to technical reasons it looks like we wont be seeing anymore. The Jump is often as bewildering as it is brilliant.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 March, 2016, 08:39:14 PM
A little later than expected but then I don't think anyone of you actually misses my pointless wittering, do you?!

Anyhow lets get the bumper bunch if Image titles iff the bandwagon first as they can all be summed up in equally superb and quite, quite brilliant levels of excellence.....sorry, to many superlatives. But basically Cry Havoc #2 is typically genius Spurrier. The man can write good sci-fi, can he and this is one of the best titles i've seen him work on that WASN'T for the house of Tharg. It's looking rosey right now, and utterly brilliant stuff is to come i'm sure. Nowhere Men #8 is also bloody ingenius, one of the freshest takes on the superhero genre in...well, forever. It's quite, quite excellent. Saga #34 is also jolly nice, as ever, and Plutona #4 see's the series head towards it's conclusion in fine form. Image are serving up some real treats right now.

Doctor Who 11th v.2 #6 is once again a masterstroke of science fiction writting, and hands down the best licensed title in my pull list right now. Simon Fraser is a man to be reckoned with and his name will forever be engraved in my idea of ideal Who from now on. The Spirit #8 is also cuffing great and all, and i'm rather excited to see Wagner put his own stamp on the famous masked detective, and the art is once again absolutely stand out stuff. However, am I the i ly one who would like to see Eric Powell tackle interior art?

And as for book of the month? A three way tie, all for titles that us fellow squaxx should all be reading already! Our man Rufus Dayglo's ongoing punk history of the UK north west continues in  which is utterly, utterly delightful anarchic insanity. The man himself asked recently if people would like to see this extended to and ongoing series and I bloody well would, so get buying this peeps! Following on from that was Unfollow #5. Dear god, how can a comic about horrible people doing horrible things to each other be so damn entertaining? It's just fan-fucking-tastic and essential comics, utterly bloody entertaining. Horrifying that The Dark Knight III is pulling more copies than Unfollow. But finally comes the curtain fall, Wild End The Enemy Within #6. My. God. Can out man DAbnett write a finale. Can our man Culbard draw a War of the Worlds comic like no other. My god. Just, wow. I'm at a loss for words. No, actually, i'm not. You should all read Wild End, because it's my comic of the month. Maybe even of the year, it's just so. Damn. Fucking. FINE!

Bravo, Dan Abnett, bravo.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 March, 2016, 09:17:44 PM
That's quite the haul Hawkmo...oh... anyway getting my bag after 3 weeks tomorrow with any luck and as we have quite a few titles in common be interesting to see how we compare...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 March, 2016, 09:32:11 PM
And due to the absence of a modification button, that Dayglo title was Last Gang in Town #3.

Three weeks without emptying your longbox, Colin?! Good lord it must be a wee but cramped by now...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 March, 2016, 07:46:10 PM
The Space Centre brings all the comics to the yard
I've read them and they're better than yours
Damn right they're better than yours
You can buy them too
But they'd have to charge


You know what I don't think there was a bad one amongst my latest haul. Really.

The biggest problem is with Invisible Republic 9 and that problem is me. The delays mean I'm struggling to keep up with what I hope is some intrigate plotting, specifically in the past section. The telling thing is that I'm still enjoying it enough to what to re-read it rather than give up.

I guess the only other thing is Cry Havok 2 hasn't quite got me yet. its very close and this one I enjoyed much more, in fact I enjoyed it a lot and I'm pretty confident this will get past the 3 issue test. Which the Goddamned 3 did with flying colours, earthy, grim and fantastic.

Both my Marvel comics passed the 3 issue test last month and this month both show why, Hercules 4 and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 4 just great fun mainstream comics. I worry neither will last if rumours are to be believed and both a shame, but alas no surprise.

11th Doctor Who Season 2 6 - see I hate River on the telly, this is so good Who that I loved her here. Best Who in any medium for an age. Nowhere Men 8 was only a steady issue for this series, that still makes it better than 92% of comics out there. Unfollow 5 proves that you should be following this series as its aces. Johnny Red 5, should have kept the aces superlative for this really shouldn't I. The Maxx 28 does what might otherwise have been a tired Alice In Wonderland pastiche thing, tired in any other comic, but not The Maxx which as with anything it does, does it with more mind melting style and class than any other could. The Spirit 8 shows just how much this team gets The Spirit without being slavish, just Eisneresque which is about as good a compliment as I can give.

Comic of the Haul though isn't one of mine. I bought The Pirates of Pangaea from 'The Phoenix' for my daughter and read the first chapter on the bus on the way home to my son CHRIST this is good. So much so in fact I'm considering getting a sub to The Phoenix to read to my kids!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 March, 2016, 10:15:52 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 March, 2016, 07:46:10 PM
Comic of the Haul though isn't one of mine. I bought The Pirates of Pangaea from 'The Phoenix' for my daughter and read the first chapter on the bus on the way home to my son CHRIST this is good. So much so in fact I'm considering getting a sub to The Phoenix to read to my kids!
Ooohhh, nice shout out! Been wanting to check out some stuff from The Phoenix for a bit but my 'to buy' pile is already waaaay too much for me to handle! I might have to check this out though, if it's the Valley of Gwangi come Pirates of the Caribean title i'm thinking of.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 March, 2016, 11:17:01 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 08 March, 2016, 10:15:52 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 March, 2016, 07:46:10 PM
Comic of the Haul though isn't one of mine. I bought The Pirates of Pangaea from 'The Phoenix' for my daughter and read the first chapter on the bus on the way home to my son CHRIST this is good. So much so in fact I'm considering getting a sub to The Phoenix to read to my kids!
Ooohhh, nice shout out! Been wanting to check out some stuff from The Phoenix for a bit but my 'to buy' pile is already waaaay too much for me to handle! I might have to check this out though, if it's the Valley of Gwangi come Pirates of the Caribean title i'm thinking of.

That's the feel. It is what it is a kids adventure story but its a very well crafted one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 March, 2016, 12:07:53 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 08 March, 2016, 11:17:01 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 08 March, 2016, 10:15:52 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 March, 2016, 07:46:10 PM
Comic of the Haul though isn't one of mine. I bought The Pirates of Pangaea from 'The Phoenix' for my daughter and read the first chapter on the bus on the way home to my son CHRIST this is good. So much so in fact I'm considering getting a sub to The Phoenix to read to my kids!
Ooohhh, nice shout out! Been wanting to check out some stuff from The Phoenix for a bit but my 'to buy' pile is already waaaay too much for me to handle! I might have to check this out though, if it's the Valley of Gwangi come Pirates of the Caribean title i'm thinking of.

That's the feel. It is what it is a kids adventure story but its a very well crafted one.
Do you think it would go down well with kids who devoured Bone and Lumberjanes, because i've three kids suffering from comic book withdrawal syndrome and i'm out of recommendations!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 March, 2016, 01:29:53 PM
DEFO!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 March, 2016, 11:02:57 PM
Hey, do you want to listen to me waffle just a little less this week? Good, because i've a rather slim pull this week.

Head Lopper #3 was an unexpected treat, the quarterly sword and sorcery comedy is utterly fantastic stuff and a classic mini in the making, utterly gorgeous to look at and smarter than you could ever give it credit for, and the higher page count make's it's 3 monthly gaps worth the wait. It's just good fun. Savage Dragon #212 is also jolly good as usual, with joyous and gratoutus dollops of crazy it's a comic book fan's love letter to cape comics.

Weekly Shonen Jump #14 has it's trials and tribulations. Food Wars! went 46 weeks without fanservice (I know I was fuckin' counting!) so wasn't the best chapter of late. Toriko seem's to be steam rollering itself to some sort of conclusion and it's going to be a heck of a ride re-reading the entire series once that day comes. And My Hero Academia is once again an utter delight, as the ensemble of Class-A rally against Vanguard Squad and the lone Nomu. Utterly brutal at times, often hilarious MHA is everything I love about comics.

As, for that matter, is Kennel Block Blues #2. As mystifying as it is enthralling, a genre bending mind trip it most certainly is. Utterly unique and a breath if fresh air, I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to get my dose of mind fuck once Maxx finished, I believe Kennel Block Blues will fill the void just nicely.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 11 March, 2016, 03:16:43 PM
A nice wee haul for myself today:

Starve
Crossed 100
Judge Dredd IDW 3 (against my better judgement)
War Stories Send a Gunboat 2
9th Wave  Hunted
and Dr Who 11th, year two, no6.

Only managed crossed 100 so far... thinking of keeping the rest in case the Megazine doesn't turn up tmw...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 March, 2016, 07:24:06 PM
Hows Starve going you where raving about it in the new(ish) Brian Wood thread when it start but you gone all quiet since then. Still brill?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 March, 2016, 08:22:37 PM
Because my buying schedule has been wonky lately, I present, Comics I Happened to Read This Week

No Mercy vol.1 (Image) - The latest issue was spotlighted on Comixology, which made me realize it was drawn by one of my favorite comic creators, Clara Speed McNeil (Finder). Which lead me to realize I have the first trade from a Humble Bundle. It's about a bunch of privileged Americans going down to South America for charity work, only to end up off the road and in mortal danger.  Not bad, looked great. But I was hoping for something more wild, like Drifting Classroom or No Man's World. Instead it was more mundane with Coyotes, drug dealers, and each other. Probably won't follow up.
The Autumlands 9 (Image) - Series remains excellent. Busik is a treasure.
Surviving Megalopolis 2 (Dark Horse) - I enjoyed the (Kickstarter backed) original graphic novel this mini series picked up from, but this series isn't quite clicking with me.
Platinum End 5 (Viz) - Seems to drunkenly weave back and forth between believable scenarios of human depression, and overly complicated maneuvering of character power player. It's good, but it's starting to feel more like the parts of Deathnote I hated.
Retroworld vol.1 (Humanoids) - Was on sale on Comixology. Competently written and drawn sci-fi. Honestly would be at home in 2000AD. But at the same time kind of predictable and plain sort of scifi adventure. It's name is far cooler then it's world building delivers.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 March, 2016, 11:13:46 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 12 March, 2016, 08:22:37 PM
The Autumlands 9 (Image) - Series remains excellent. Busik is a treasure. .
Platinum End 5 (Viz) - Seems to drunkenly weave back and forth between believable scenarios of human depression, and overly complicated maneuvering of character power player. It's good, but it's starting to feel more like the parts of Deathnote I hated.

Autumlands first trade is out their now I believe and I must really get around to reading it as it looks damn fine. Should also scratch that itch that I have after Wilds End and Blacksad enter hiatuses.

And Platinums End sounds like my worst fears realised, Obata's phenomenal art sadly dressing up Ohba's assinine writing thats so pretentious it make's Sandman look like a Marvel-Team Up story.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 March, 2016, 06:26:20 PM
Well I WAS going to get the Maxx HC's, collecting 4 issues a piece. Instead you can now buy 12 issue paperbacks with new art on the covers. Nice!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1631405551/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 March, 2016, 09:36:31 PM
Are you double dipping?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 March, 2016, 09:41:15 PM
Between the digital and physical TPB's, yeah. Never got around to actually buying the HC's and this is much more cost effective. And at 12 issues per TPB it sort of confirms my assumptions that the third one will include Friend of Maxx, GAY Comics #9 and Gen13/Maxx. So thats nice.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 March, 2016, 09:42:58 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 15 March, 2016, 09:41:15 PM
And at 12 issues per TPB it sort of confirms my assumptions that the third one will include Friend of Maxx, GAY Comics #9 and Gen13/Maxx. So thats nice.

Well I recognise most the words but that makes no sense to me. I'm guessing those are all 'bonus' extra Maxx type stuff? All sounds very interesting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 March, 2016, 09:55:50 PM
Yeah, Friends of Maxx was a 3 issue mini series focusing on side characters. Maxx is absent from these issues, Gay comics #9 (was it? I have it kicking around somewhere let me find it....) was a story about Sarah exploring her sexuality and Gen13/Maxx is...well, a crossover. The only reason I assume it'll be added is despite Kieth not illustrating it he scripted the thing and it'll flesh out volume 3 (vol.1 #1-12, vol.2 #13-#25, vol.3 #26-#35 + extras).

It'd be nice to have a complete set of Maxx stories in three volumes, is all...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 March, 2016, 08:27:56 AM
It's nice when you get a small dose of comics but with the potency of a shot of vodka, so your belly feels....OK, bad analogy. What i'm trying to say is despite only coming home with 4 comics this week they where all A+ quality so can't pick a comic of the week this time i'm afraid.

I've just finished boring ya'll to death about Maxx continuity (continuity get's me excited, OK?!) so with that it come's as no surprise I lapped up Maxx #29 with great relish. As Colin said these last two issues have gone down well trodden paths, but Sam Kieth deal's with them so refreshingly, so absurdedly, so completely and wholly originally...that it's actually rather exhausting. I can only take so much angst before my heart give's out, Kieth! Please let these poor bastards have a happy ending!

Usagi Yojimbo #153 is another kind of excellent, and it's potency lies in it's consistancy. Month in month out Stan Sakai is forging wholey ingenius one and done tales, that kind of ongoing story telling must wear a writer out after over 30 years of writing, right? Wrong, often the best ways to keep building ahead is to take several steps back and in this issue Stan brings back a plot point from waaaay back in Fantagraphics Usagi #3, the kappa marsh monsters. A quite brilliant way to show hiw far the series has come in three decades, and i'm happy to read for as long as Stan will have us. Usagi Yojimbo is, quite frankly, just bloody good comics.

Now here's an interesting thing, I recently nabbed "The New Spirit" trade, collecting mini series and one-shots about the character from the like's of Moore, Cook, Gibbson and Miller. So why is it that, as fun as it was, Matt Wagner just GET'S the character of The Spirit so much more than his contemporaries? Is it because he's teamed with an artist whise clearly of Eisner schooling? Is it because he's proven constantly he's a master of the noir, Grendal and The Spirit namely? Is it because...it's less of a 'oh look how much I respected Eisner read my other books*' pretentious slog? Probably all these things, but The Spirit #9 is just bloody good comics, bloody entertaining stuff and all around just what I needed to bet me into the characters back catalogue.

Finally Weekly Shonen Jump #15. WELL! On second thoughts My Hero Academia might just be my favourite comic of the week. What a pulse pounding, head banging, heart sinking conclusion to the vanguard squad arc. Everything from the return of the clone Dabi, the utterly desperate grapple to save Tokoyami and Bakugo, the arrivle of Nomu and Black Mist, and that one, cowardly character you never put much stock into finally stepping up to the plate and doing 'a punch the air awesome' moment. All for to no avail. Bloody tragic and insane and awesome all at the same time. That being said, this weeks One-Ounch Man was also very much a classic underdog tale, and as much as i've enjoyed the Metal Bat story it'll be nice to see the story shift back towards Saitama.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 18 March, 2016, 11:24:46 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 11 March, 2016, 07:24:06 PM
Hows Starve going you where raving about it in the new(ish) Brian Wood thread when it start but you gone all quiet since then. Still brill?

I think so :D moving into Jamie Oliver territory now, but still very Brain Wood if you know what I mean.

Confused myself by reading Injection, Rivers of London and Ninth Wave in one sitting

Injection being something that I think could sit in the magazine easily,
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 18 March, 2016, 12:47:02 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 06 March, 2016, 07:46:10 PM
I guess the only other thing is Cry Havok 2 hasn't quite got me yet. its very close and this one I enjoyed much more, in fact I enjoyed it a lot and I'm pretty confident this will get past the 3 issue test.
I've been enjoying this from the start. They seem to be making a bit much about the use of different colourists given that the effect is basically the same as the one Frazer Irving managed all by himself on From Grace.

Hardly anything new for me the last few weeks. Getting a bit antsy about the delays to the latest issue of The Spire.

Quote from: Proudhuff on 18 March, 2016, 11:24:46 AM
Injection being something that I think could sit in the magazine easily.
Oh. Don't tell me somebody's jumping on the "pissing blood into a guy's mouth" bandwagon
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 March, 2016, 07:51:47 AM
Quote from: The Cosh on 18 March, 2016, 12:47:02 PM

Hardly anything new for me the last few weeks. Getting a bit antsy about the delays to the latest issue of The Spire.


According to my LCSs comics out next week list it will be out Wedesday.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 March, 2016, 09:16:16 PM
Well another day and more comics, so why not share, why not indeed.

Black Canary 9 was alas a fill-in, not a bad fill in at all but all the same a fill-in, slipping back to the Band touring idea of the first arch which much as I missed that idea has gone now. Do yeah okay stuff.

As is War Stories 17. The ongoing War Stories series has been a bit hit and miss (well the art has largely been miss alas) and this arc isn't grabbing me. Not sure how long I'll be sticking around. The Massive Ninth Wave 4 is part of another hit and miss series it would seem. This issue is stronger than the last but not up to the quality of the first 2. Kennel Block Blues 2 is also not quite as good as issue . I suspect that's only cos we have issue 1, which was so mind meltingly fresh and different that the fact it existed means the wonderful stuff in subsequent issues will never quite feel the same. This is brilliant stuff and I reckon by the end if the run and on re-read it will all be as good as the rest. We'll see. James Bond 5 is the first dip in what has been so far a consistantly good series. Mainly because where as Warren Ellis and Jason Masters have delivered some of the best choreographed and visceral fights I can remember in comics. Here I just didn't get what was what and actually I'm still convinced there's a page missing before the end. I mean she had him banged to rights and then... what happened there?

So books of the haul are to old consistent reliables The Spirit 9 and The Maxx 29 both just majestic comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 March, 2016, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 March, 2016, 09:16:16 PM
Kennel Block Blues 2 is also not quite as good as issue . I suspect that's only cos we have issue 1, which was so mind meltingly fresh and different that the fact it existed means the wonderful stuff in subsequent issues will never quite feel the same. This is brilliant stuff and I reckon by the end if the run and on re-read it will all be as good as the rest. We'll see.
Now see, I think it's been consistently excellent across the two issues published thus far, a real genre mash up and a glorious comic all round. How many issues was it solicited to run for though? 6 seem's the appropriate running time and a given for Boom! minis.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 March, 2016, 12:08:30 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 21 March, 2016, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 March, 2016, 09:16:16 PM
Kennel Block Blues 2 is also not quite as good as issue . I suspect that's only cos we have issue 1, which was so mind meltingly fresh and different that the fact it existed means the wonderful stuff in subsequent issues will never quite feel the same. This is brilliant stuff and I reckon by the end if the run and on re-read it will all be as good as the rest. We'll see.
Now see, I think it's been consistently excellent across the two issues published thus far, a real genre mash up and a glorious comic all round. How many issues was it solicited to run for though? 6 seem's the appropriate running time and a given for Boom! minis.

Alas only 4. Be interesting to see if it leaves itself in a position to do more. Boom! clearly have great faith in it given how much they pushed it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 26 March, 2016, 06:23:29 PM
Comics I read this last week....

Boah Vol. 1 & 2 (Viz Media) - One of Hirohiko Araki's earlier works before Jojo's Bizzarre Adventure, I discovered it mostly by accident as I was playing the Jojo All Star Battle video game as one of the unlock able secret characters is Boah. A quick Google search lead me to a decent quality version of the long OOP Viz release from the mid 90s. It was pretty good, reminded me of a Shotaro Ishinomori comic, with its titular hero being warped by a neferious organization and then breaking free only to be hounded while on the run. Short and sweet.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure - Battle Tendency Book 4 (Viz Media) - Conclusion to Battle Tendency. I felt this volume was a bit cramped with the conclusions to the fights with the pillar men. And personal favorite character Lisa Lisa getting damseled way too easily. But the fate of Kars was rather unique and creative. Now, finally I'll find out what all the hub bub is about Stardust Crusaders.
Circuit Breaker 1 (Image) - Kyle Baker's lastest. This time about a robot girl fighting rebellious robots in a post war world. As you might expect it wears its Astro Boy influences on its sleeve with no apologies. That said, it's got a slight preachiness too it (almost Pat Mills like) that I fear will start the grate over time. We'll see.
Usagi Yojimbo 152 (Dark Horse) - An excellent story that is different then the usual.  But did Usagi just die randomly off panel? Probably not, but still it ends kinda weird.
Plutona 3 (Image) - Not sure why I haven't stayed up on this series more solidly, it's not exactly great even if it has an interesting idea (Stand By Me, only the dead body is a super-hero). I'm just glad it's only 4 issues. I don't think it can sustain much more.
2000 AD 1970 - 1973 (Rebellion) - Just generally catching up. Legit shocked The Order ended so cleanly, I expected it to have gone baddly in this 2nd run to set up bigger stakes in the 3rd.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2016, 07:12:00 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 26 March, 2016, 06:23:29 PM

Circuit Breaker 1 (Image) - Kyle Baker's lastest. This time about a robot girl fighting rebellious robots in a post war world. As you might expect it wears its Astro Boy influences on its sleeve with no apologies. That said, it's got a slight preachiness too it (almost Pat Mills like) that I fear will start the grate over time. We'll see.


Hold on how has this one passed my comics sense by. Is it ongoing, maybe I rejected it as it was a mini? Love me a bit of Kyle Baker and have fully been intending more than the bit I've read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 March, 2016, 07:28:27 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 26 March, 2016, 07:12:00 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 26 March, 2016, 06:23:29 PM

Circuit Breaker 1 (Image) - Kyle Baker's lastest. This time about a robot girl fighting rebellious robots in a post war world. As you might expect it wears its Astro Boy influences on its sleeve with no apologies. That said, it's got a slight preachiness too it (almost Pat Mills like) that I fear will start the grate over time. We'll see.


Hold on how has this one passed my comics sense by. Is it ongoing, maybe I rejected it as it was a mini? Love me a bit of Kyle Baker and have fully been intending more than the bit I've read.
Now see I did see the solicitations for this, but never knew weather to buy into it or not. I mean, the premise looks right up my street, it's basically Astro Boy, but i've never read anything to my knowledge that had Kyle Bakers name on it...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 26 March, 2016, 07:34:37 PM
Baker did a well regarded Plastic Man series a while back, and the much less well regarded Captain America Truth series. For the most part he straddles the line between indie and mainstream, dipping back and forth as he pleases. He's got a mountain of semi obscure one-offs and original graphic novels under his belt.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2016, 10:13:51 PM
Its the Plastic Man run I know him for and its brilliant. I've read a few bits and bobs elsewhere to, all very good and I loved his inking on numerous Marvel comics (primarily) back in the day, but never got around to 'Why I Hate Saturn' which is meant to be superb.

As for Circuit Breaker I see its a mini not written by him so I figure that's why I skipped past it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 March, 2016, 11:30:42 AM
Well, my total ignorance of Kyle Bakers seemingly omnipotent presence in the industry not withstanding, I got some pretty neat comics this week.

Kicked off with a double dose of Doctor Who goodness and both utterly superb and brilliant in there own ways. Resident droid Emma Beeby is let loose on The 4th Doctor #1 and it's quite, quite excellent. The asthetic nature of the strip feels very Philip Hinchcliffe esque, and the creative team have clearly spent some time pouring over The Talons of Weng Chiang and The Deadly Assassin to get this down to a T. The 11th Doctor s.2 #7 is,monce again, top hole science fiction and one of the best representations of the series around right now. What a great time to be a Whovian!

Art Ops #6 see's a change of artist and my continuing frustration and misguided character handling and general lack of investment see's that this once great series has quickly jumped the shark and is narrowly avoiding the chopping board. One more issue to decide if it improves much. Rufus Dayglo, on the other hand, remains a staunch example of how to write and illustrate your own book. Last Gang in Town #4 is another brilliant issue giving much insight into punk rock and new wave movement of the north west over the last 30 years and it's a real joy to read. Such brilliant comics and one most squaxx will deffinelty enjoy.

Elsewhere both Cry Havoc #3 and Nowhere Men #9 are bloody fantastic instalments in consitantly brilliant series, hopefully we'll see both stick around for sometime, however I gather Nowhere Men will go back on hiatus before long, such is it's nature but I sure hope not. Cry Haoc is pure Spurrier briliance and would be most welcome in 2000AD come to think of it, it's just classic comics. Badger #2 is also another brilliant yarn and is pretty much living up to my expectations to the letter, a barmy and slightly delirious comic by the mighty writer behind Nexus, this is just excellent stuff also.

Weekly Shonen Jump #16 is once again a brilliant anthology, with Toriko and World Trigger being the standouts this week. Somewhat dissapointed we've not heard if Kimetsu No Yaiba is returning for weekly publication yet, but in time i'm sure it'll happen.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 March, 2016, 09:00:00 AM
Added to this my tour of the Image Superhero universe has brought me to Jay Faerbers titles, pushed ahead of Allred's Madman and the Kirkman Invincible spin-offs simply due to my love for Copperhead, so over the last week I bought...

-Noble Causes Archives vol.1 and 2
-Dynamo 5 vol.1 and 2
-The Complete Anti-Hero

Let's hope these live up to Faerbers pedigree and their reputation.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 31 March, 2016, 10:19:20 AM
My weekly pull list is normally down to one or two titles, but next week is lining up to be quite busy, with two new series from the normally shunned Marvel piquing my interest.

First up, four of my current favorites, with a satisfying blend of genres;

Prophet Earth War 3
Unfollow 6
Archie 7
Providence 8

Then the newbies;

Black Panther 1 This is beginning of the much hyped run by Ta Nehisi Coates & Brian Stelfreeze. I was a huge fan of Christopher Priests run back in the day so have some affinity for the character when handled well. I have absolutely zero interest in the greater Marvel universe, so hopefully this can be kept as insular as possible.
Empress 1 A new sci-fi comic by Millar & Immonnen, the preview of which just really, really tickled my fancy.

As always, I will try and pick up the 'Blank Variant' covers of the Marvel titles, not for sketches, but there is nothing more annoying than the Aldi toilet paper cover stock they use nowadays.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 April, 2016, 07:58:56 PM
Some excellent comics came my way this last week, and the week before for that matter!

Weekly Shonen Jump #17 and #18 provides it's usual high quality thrills and spills, My Hero Academia throws itself from revelation to revelation at break neck pace and is visually stunning as ever. World Trigger is remarkably engaging at the moment, I think it helps that in a cast of same faces I actually find te current statues quo rather fun.

So what do you get an artist, most well known for a 100 issue run on a seres like Invincible, to do when said title is on hiatus? Well get him to make a comic about a Bear/Shark hybrid killing a bunch of horror movie archetypes in...erm, grizzly fashion. GrizzlyShark #1 is, suffice to say, very awesome. Predator Life and Death #2 is probably the best Predator comic since the GRennie and MacNeil mini from years gone by. That DABnett can't half write some cracking yarns of well troden franchises.

It's not half a brilliant week when Garth Ennis is in TWO war comics! Johnny Red #6 is chuffing brilliant as ever and if absolutely nothing else it's got me to nab the first three volumes of the classic BPW run, and i'm sure this handsome run by Ennis and Burns will be a welcome continuation and would have made Couloquon proud. Dreaming Eagles #4 is also a cracking air born adventure tale, with the Tuskegee squad getting new planes to carry the story forward. Oh, and can that Simon Coleby draw good dog fights? Yes, yes he can.

Now, I see some of you people still aren't reading Unfollow #6. I'll not allow for this foolish foolishness! It's on of the best comics of my current pull list, a damn fine mystery comic with a very unique and fresh oremise and stunning art (i'm not familiar with the guest artist chappy this month, but he's a gem as well) and is prog worthy comics, buy it chaps! Saga #35 is also a fantastic instalment, and TBH by this point i've said everything I possibly can about my love and sometimes hate relationship with the comic, but rigt now it's rocking my world once again. Bloody brilliant stuff!

Assassination Classroom vol.9 take's the series in unfamiliar territory, and all the better for it. For a series I i itially worried was going to be all too standard, i've been cinsistantly enteained by it's inventive nature and sense of humor. It concluded it's weekly publication recently, so best of luck to Matsui with his next project!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 April, 2016, 08:21:56 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 09 April, 2016, 07:58:56 PM
Johnny Red #6 is chuffing brilliant as ever and if absolutely nothing else it's got me to nab the first three volumes of the classic BPW run, and i'm sure this handsome run by Ennis and Burns will be a welcome continuation and would have made Couloquon proud.

See while I agree with this over all I found Johnny Red 6 a bit heavy handed in the way it info dumped to get the plot all in place. Still by the end it was back to good honest rompery. Dreaming Eagles 3 for me, cos somehow I'm a month behind on this, still agree with what Mr Mumbler said - and my LCS will be catching me up.

There were a couple of disappointing comics this haul. I found The Spire 7 has lost me a little (well a lot), this is going to need a re-read when its all said and done. Klaus 4 if this wasn't a mini that I might as well see through, this would be dropped. Just not gripping or interesting compared to the Morrison norm. I'm not 100% on Cry Havoc 3 either, but I think its done just enough to get through the 3 issue barrier. But this one is still on watch.

Two IDW books are pushing their luck too. Both Rocketeer at War 2 and Ragnorak 8 are $4.99. $4.99 (have they been for a while now and I've just not noticed?). Both have some filler, but while the latter is such a stunningly good book, really it is and has a lovely shot of humour through a quite exquisite fight scene. All topped by a glorious cliffhanger, very close to book of the haul. The former is really pushing its luck, its a good comic, fun and rollicking as the Rocketeer should be, but for $4.99?

They're Not Like Us 12 and Nowhere Men 9 are at the other extreme, both $2.99. The former is really pushing things forward and while the second arc hasn't been quite as stella as the first, this seems to be setting up some interesting things to come. The later is in the middle of its not quite as good second arc, which started well, but seems to be whallowing a little at the moment... though when I think what's happening I do wonder if I'm spouting nonsense by saying that!

Hip Hop Family Tree 8 continues to squish in as much as it can, but is surely the best smelling comic out there. The smell of a good comic really shouldn't be under estimated. And Hercules 5 is fine, just a shame this seems to be being wrapped up immeshed in some crossover mini-series or other.

So four truly great comics left, to add to the truly great Ragnarok 8. They are Badger 2, just bonkers brilliant. Unfollow 6, just see above (or below as I set up the forum) as Hawkmumbler nails it. The change in artist and shift to a character focus don't make this miss a beat. Quite supreme comics. 11th Doctor - Year 2: 7 apart from the stupid title is brilliant. It really does feel like an entire 40 minute episode (a very good one) packed into 22 pages (or whatever). So much good stuff.

But you know what I'm going to give book of the haul to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 5. If so much fun has been packed into 20 pages (or whatever Marvel try to fleece us with these days behind their crappy cover stock) I can't remember when. Its just blinding good fun, so much so I forget to worry about the stuff in brackets I've just whined about. Alas I'm not sure how long this series is for the world, which is SUCH a shame as its so good at times and this issue is a prime example of that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 April, 2016, 01:09:32 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 10 April, 2016, 08:21:56 PM

Two IDW books are pushing their luck too. Both Rocketeer at War 2 and Ragnorak 8 are $4.99. $4.99 (have they been for a while now and I've just not noticed?).


I'm quite certain that Ragnarok was $3.99 up until this issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 11 April, 2016, 01:42:45 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 11 April, 2016, 01:09:32 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 10 April, 2016, 08:21:56 PM
Two IDW books are pushing their luck too. Both Rocketeer at War 2 and Ragnorak 8 are $4.99. $4.99 (have they been for a while now and I've just not noticed?).
I'm quite certain that Ragnarok was $3.99 up until this issue.
Ragnarok cost me 2.99 GBP via Comixology. Isn't that the norm for a $3.99 comic?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 April, 2016, 07:34:12 PM
Yeah that sounds about write but the physical one is defo $4.99 and £3.65 was the rate in my LCS - not good! Well except the comic is so watch me suck it up like a mug!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 April, 2016, 09:02:16 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 11 April, 2016, 07:34:12 PM
I found The Spire 7 has lost me a little (well a lot), this is going to need a re-read when its all said and done.
I've been trade waiting this, primarily because I can't afford to buy as many comics as I would like but also because the premise didn't jump out at me. I love me some Si Spurrier as well everyone knows, so hopefully the TPB's aren't far off.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 14 April, 2016, 11:54:23 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 11 April, 2016, 07:34:12 PM
Well except the comic is so watch me suck it up like a mug!

Yeah, they can charge me what they like for this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 April, 2016, 05:52:15 PM
Sometimes a small haul is better than no haul, eh?

On that note thank got I've got three glorious titles this week, Kennel Block Blues #3 might not be as air punchingly phenomenal as its predecessors but as it steams towards its conclusion it's been a hell of a ride and completely justifying the hype, just glorious comics. Following on from it The Maxx #30 is just another steady issue, another clear case of Sam Kieths genius, and one hell of a mind screw. It might be a standard issue of The Maxx, but theirs nothing standard about it.

Finally Weekly Shonen Jump #19, which is just ballsy brilliant as ever. Toriko is just running on pure adrenaline at this point, and I'm loving every second of it. The Assassination Classroom mini series continues to be silly, silly fun but delightful all the same.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 April, 2016, 06:34:18 PM
Just Spawn and The Autumnlands for me this week. But at least it's two good'ns.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 April, 2016, 06:46:57 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 15 April, 2016, 06:34:18 PM
Just Spawn and The Autumnlands for me this week. But at least it's two good'ns.
You know, I've been meaning to read this since Larsen jumped on the book. With the impending Savage Dragon (and ANT) crossover I think it's time I did just that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 April, 2016, 08:23:08 PM
I'm literally only reading it while Erik is onboard. If you like Dragon it should be right up your alley.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 April, 2016, 08:51:26 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 15 April, 2016, 08:23:08 PM
I'm literally only reading it while Erik is onboard. If you like Dragon it should be right up your alley.
I get the feeling his time onboard will be brief, he seems to be using it as a way to springboard his own ANT series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 April, 2016, 10:08:22 PM
He's said that if Todd's cool with it, he'd stay on it indefinitely. At very least through 300. Apparently, Cranking out Spawn pages is super easy for him
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 April, 2016, 10:24:28 PM
Holy crap! Illustrating three books at once? Dude's a machine, and it's not like he's skimping on the details.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 April, 2016, 01:20:42 PM
A nice week for comics this, word of the day being repetition!

With that in mind, Doctor Who 11th v.2 #8 is still bonker good stuff. Everything is piecing together nicely and is quite, quite excellent. Sadly though, it's not as good as Doctor Who 4th #2, which is simply put perfect Doctor Who, superb sci-fi, ingeniously dynamic and brilliantly fun. You know you should all be reading this, so why aren't you?!

Weekly Shonen Jump #20 is full of it's usual tricks, but this time HunterXHunter returns off of it's hiatus! And it's full of intruige, but I can understand where the argument that not enough is happening to sustain some people interest but I do think most of that can be attrebuted to being away for 2 years! But HXH was and still is in my eyes a classic.

Next was Cry Havoc #4 which is pure and utter SiSpurrier intruige and imagination, it's just brilliant and supreme comics. Buy it! And next up was Dept H #1. Don't know what most people thought of Mind MGMT, I never read it but a supernatural scuba diving comic? Hell, it's made for me!

Following on from this was a triple dose of Imagerverse goodness, Switch #3 despite the long delay was utterly majestic, delving further into the mythology of the titular superweapon and actually being a far superior comic (did I mention it was cracking all ages stuff? Really it is, Witchblade got rebooted as a teen action comedy and it WORKS!). The art is just lucsious as well! Savage Dragon #213 packs a wallop and NEARLY takes comic of the week, but sadly a random bit of OOCness for Angel kicks the chair out from under it's feat. Comic of the week does, however go to Invincible #127. Yeah, it's back! And it's full of surprises and joy and twists and...you know what, just read Invincible people. It's probably the best cape comic on the stand right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Timothy on 24 April, 2016, 04:52:08 PM
In a week where [spoiler]Dredd apparently dies[/spoiler] I also picked up volume 5 of Alone by Vehlmann and Gazotti and find that [spoiler]every single character is dead[/spoiler]. Really wonderful tense storytelling. If you've not found the series yet seek it out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 April, 2016, 05:02:22 PM
Since I got some comics
I'll whitter on this thread
I'll whitter on that thread
All over this forum

I'll whitter 'bout good comics
I'll whitter 'bout bad comics
I'll whitter 'bout comics and whether they're grand
all over this forum


Enough with the clunkly rewrittwen song lyrics (remembered from assemblys long gone) lets get to business.

I've talked about Black Road 1 in the Proudhuff thread of Wood or whatever its called. Suffice to say its a pretty good opening. I also got IDW Dredd 3 and 4 and while its still okay the exciting concept is beginning to drag. Lets see. I keep forgetting to add this to my order so not sure if I'll get any more? Another one I'm struggling with is Cry Havok 4. I've ebbed and flowed with this series a little so I think I'll give it until the end of this first rc and decide. Its just not pulling me in. Dreaming Eagles 4 sometimes feels like the need to tell a story is getting in the way of Garth Ennis wanting to tell us facts. I think this will need a re-read to see of it holds as a story when its done. As will both Badger 3 and Kennel Block Blues 3 both really good I think BUT will be served well by having it all as one when done to get the true impact. Shame about the art in Badger mind, quite a drop off there. Lazarus Sourcebook vol.1 was the kind of thing I used to love when I was young and had time BUT these days was quite indulgent to wade through. So I've read bits and will continue to cherry pick others. Still glad its exists.

All that leaves us with three exceptional books fighting for book of the haul. Autumnlands 10 continues this magnificents book ability to throw in surprise and shift. Last time we had humanoid god things, this time nuclear explosions and giant goat beasts lunging into the fight. The brillaince of this series is none of it, not a thing, feels weird or forced. Speaking of which we get to Maxx 30 which reflects on relationships and family via the prism of a flower and moose tv show watched by a man with a 'rabbit' mask on his head while his companion wonders whether she's going mad cos she thinks her friend might be ressurected as a pool of water. No really. And its superb.

Book of the haul though I'll give to James Bond 6 for its quite masterful (or should that be Mastersful) big screen finish. Its quite breathtaking the way it managers to feel as epic and grandstanding as the conclusions of the movies AND as down dirty, grim and nasty as the books would have it. Its enthralling and compelling. An action romp of the highest order, yet feels grounded and real. Masters art work choreographys the set pieces with motion and grim realism. Staggeringly good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 April, 2016, 07:08:44 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 24 April, 2016, 05:02:22 PM
Speaking of which we get to Maxx 30 which reflects on relationships and family via the prism of a flower and moose tv show watched by a man with a 'rabbit' mask on his head while his companion wonders whether she's going mad cos she thinks her friend might be ressurected as a pool of water. No really. And its superb.
It's quite, quite deliriously brilliant. A real dyed in the wool classic and i'm on tinder hooks to see how the final act plays out. Completely ingeniously, I suspect.

Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 24 April, 2016, 05:02:22 PM
As will both Badger 3 and Kennel Block Blues 3 both really good I think BUT will be served well by having it all as one when done to get the true impact. Shame about the art in Badger mind, quite a drop off there.
The change in art in Badger #3 is rather odd I will lend you, but I like it so it's no real negative from me.

KBB is pushing all the right buttons for me, what about it isn't quite clicking with you after the phenomenal #1?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 April, 2016, 08:24:10 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 25 April, 2016, 07:08:44 PM

Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 24 April, 2016, 05:02:22 PM
As will both Badger 3 and Kennel Block Blues 3 both really good I think BUT will be served well by having it all as one when done to get the true impact. Shame about the art in Badger mind, quite a drop off there.
The change in art in Badger #3 is rather odd I will lend you, but I like it so it's no real negative from me.

KBB is pushing all the right buttons for me, what about it isn't quite clicking with you after the phenomenal #1?

To be honest I think its just that I've not been able to give it the attention it deserves. Its so wonderfully innovative I think I just need to find time to sit down and read it properly and give it the time it needs. One was so compelling and immediately refreshing it pull me in. 2 and 4 I feel will need more work, but its work I'm happy to give.

As it goes I've missed three comics from my write up and far be it from me to deny you lot anything .

Black Canary 10 has the feeling of a book past its prime. It was so good for most of its first arc, but since then its been treading water until its demise. Which will come soon enough. Its a real shame. Hercules 5 sees this book come to an untimely end too. So much to offer BUT I think I might get the mini that follows IF it does so from this rather than getting distracted by whatever crossover its part of. The issue is both great but a sad conclusion.

Finally Ninth Wave 5 sees this comic back on tip top form too. Fantastic comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 April, 2016, 01:06:05 PM
I should probably have saved my comics this week for my Malta flight on monday...forgot....but satisfied none the less!

Well, at least I got a crap ton of collected editions this week. Savage Dragon Archives 6, Jojos Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendnecy vol.3, My Hero Academia vol.4, One-Punch Man vol.6, Ultraman vol.4 (falling behind on this, which is a shame because its great), Sooner or Later, and Planet of the Damned. All stuff to look forward to when I get back!

Besides that, what a great line up of comics I got! Saga #36 is a classic jail break story, and for a series that has rarely set a foot wrong (well thats a lie but damned if it's still not bloody curious) this was another superb story, utterly majestic. Last Gang in Town #5 continues to be just about perfect comics and ounk as all hell. Seriously, anyone who lived up north at any point in the kast 30 years will get a hell of a kick out of this, brilliant stuff.

Weekly Shonen Jump #21 takes comic of the week, however, with everything on top form. Black Clover is remarkably brilliant this week, with a great 50 Thousand Leagues Under the Sea feel, and some brilliant art on display to boot. My Hero Acadmeia, however, was a display in magnificens. It's truly another level of comics right now, and bloody fantastic in every single way in both art and story, and you should all be reading it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 May, 2016, 09:07:54 PM
Well of course I went to the store on FCBDand got my wod of none free comics as well. So since I pay for them I think you should by sitting down and reading my magnificent opinion on um... oh go on... please...

We'll start with the strugglers. Lets hope Klaus 5 offers more on re-read as to date this is very standard fare from GMozz, by which I mean not good for GMozz at all. Black Canary 11 continues this series struggle to recapture the magic of the first arch, but its done after next issue so I'll see it out. War Stories 18 continues to try my patience but the turn of in stories means I keep thinking it will find the old magic sometime soon. Quite why I think this when its main problem is the none changing God awful art I don't know.

Cinema Purgatorio 1 gives me enough to get it added for a trial on my pull list (which given it also includes GMozz ya Alan won't like ho hum) its... pretty good, nothing is quite 100% grabbing me but most of it has real potential. The exception being More Perfect Union which really doesn't seem to do much, its not a thing in itself it just feels like an extract from a longer story with no real thought put in how its episodic nature shoud work. Still as I say enough there to get me back. Mind with the art on the Pru thing Ennis wrote and the art in War Stories will Avatar please not get Garth a decent bloody artist!

The rest flows between good and great. My Hip Hop Family Tree 9 has no cover.

How does it smell?

Quite nice actual, like old newsprint but that was never going to work as a joke.

The comic itself, I dream this will become a mega rare no cover variant as its clearly a production not a cover ripped off thing, is as good as ever. Unfollow 7 has this magnificent series first steady issue, no real character surprises there for me.

Sex 27 provides another example of an issue of this magnificent series when you put it down and are amazed by how much there is going on in the series. Long may it keep it up. Doctor Who the Eleven series the second issue the 8th continues to be bloody brilliant aside from some weak art assists over Warren Pleece's otherwise funky art.

Tussling for book of the wod are Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 6 which ends the first arc in mighty style and The Spirit 10 which starts to build this wonderous series towards its first arcs conclusion - hope it survives beyond that. I can't be arsed to pick between them, you can if you fancy.

I also got a few free comics but they were free so it feels churish to judge them.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 May, 2016, 11:30:51 PM
Ah Colin, it's always a delight to read you write ups on the weekly comic hauls. I have withheld my pull list for my flight home tomorrow, so expect more soon! And pray do tell us what you got at FCBD!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 May, 2016, 06:50:34 PM
I often forget my ravenous hunger for comics, as over the last three or four days I've read...

Volume 1&2 of Ajin Demi-Human
10 Volumes of Mark Waid's Irredeemable
4 volumes of Ennis's The Boys
Half of Battle Angel Alita Last Order Omnibus 1

Thanks Hunble Bundle....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 May, 2016, 07:58:20 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 12 May, 2016, 06:50:34 PM
I often forget my ravenous hunger for comics,

Never forget man, NEVER. FORGET.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 12 May, 2016, 08:34:50 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 12 May, 2016, 06:50:34 PM
Volume 1&2 of Ajin Demi-Human
Any good, have seen rave reviews for this but it keeps eluding my pull list.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 May, 2016, 08:43:07 PM
It's... Okay. I sort of get what it's going for, buts it's not really a 'horror' comic like you'd think. I don't think I'll follow up with it right away. Though I might try the anime on Netflix.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Davek on 15 May, 2016, 01:17:37 PM
Havent posted here for a while.

Picked up Island #7 and Heavy Metal # 280.

Island I loved at the start but the no. of pages seems to have dropped and the number of stories/articles as  the issues have gone on.  There is still something excellent in every issue.  The Ancestor strip has been one of my favourites - but this month it felt a little rushed.  I really want the this anthology to work but, and I have found the same thing with other Brandon Graham stuff, my inital excitement has wanted a little.  On a positive note the Firebug strip in this month's issue was amazing - but there were a lot of pages so it may as well have been released as a stand alone title.

Heavy Metal I picked up for the first time ever purely because Grant Morrison has become involved.  Not read yet - looks like some decent stuff flicking through though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 May, 2016, 09:22:55 PM
Quote from: Davek on 15 May, 2016, 01:17:37 PM

Picked up Island #7 ...

Island I loved at the start but the no. of pages seems to have dropped and the number of stories/articles as  the issues have gone on.  There is still something excellent in every issue.  The Ancestor strip has been one of my favourites - but this month it felt a little rushed.  I really want the this anthology to work but, and I have found the same thing with other Brandon Graham stuff, my inital excitement has wanted a little.  On a positive note the Firebug strip in this month's issue was amazing - but there were a lot of pages so it may as well have been released as a stand alone title.


Think this will have to be pretty special for this to last on my pull list. Like you I wanted it to work but so far its been very patchy . More frustratingly so many incomplete stories dangling and very little that has started and finished and I'm losing faith that they will.

Still lets see but this is very close to the chop.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 May, 2016, 09:32:18 PM
I'm glad someone brought up The Island, because i've dropped it for these very reasons. In an anthology consistancy is key, and though I can cope with titles getting cancelled after 3 months in Shonen Jump or Dandridge/Cursed Earth Koburn/Lobster Random vanishing off the face of the earth in 2000AD, but The Island was starting to take the micky.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 May, 2016, 09:51:29 PM
Well it's been a good while since I did one of these! But my haul is so big (snicker giggle) i'll have to post a second half in the morrow!

Kicking each week off in typical fashion has been that work horse of my pull list, Weekly Shonen Jump #22/23/24 and it's been a glorious month actually! My Hero Academia is going all out and...you know, sod it, it gets comic of the month because gosh dang it it's that perfect balance of fun and ballsy character balancing with some genuin heart in mouth moments. Naruto came back and was...OK, it's monthly now so i'm going to see how this turns out before hating on it! Oh, and a new series called Daily Demon Diary started on monday and it's....fucking wierd! Not sure if I like it or not TBH!

Next came the much welcome return of Beasts of Burden with Look What the Cat Dragged In. I love me some BoB, ever since I nabbed the TPB some years ago i've eager for more (that Hellboy team up was not enough!) so for those unfamiliar, BoB is basically Sleepy Hollow crossed with Famous Five but with two cats, a husky, a german shepherd and a pug investigating strange going on in their local parrish. It's awesome! Following on from that was The Maxx #31 which is fullfiling it's final act as the entire series has been until death, bizarre as all hell and utterly delightful.

Just as good as it was before is Predator Life and Death #3, that DABnett can't half write a perfect thriller and this is filling the whole left behind in my heart for Wilds End just dandy. More licensed comics like this please, and the same goes for Doctor Who 11th #9. It's classic sci-fi, and utterly brilliant. Kind of makes you wonder what goes through Moffets head when he writes twaddle, when we could have the 2000AD family write Doctor Who more eloquantly. Next up was Dept H #2 which lost none of it's lustre from the first issue, it's a cracking subnautical horror adventure and is perfectly setting it's cast up for many terrors to come!

And finally for the time being, two things. 1) If your not buying Usagi Yojimbo #154, what is wrong with you because it's bloody cracking. And 2) Zodiac Star Force. Look past the pastel colours and cutesy art style, what lies beneath is a dark and vast sci-fi epic. Probably ine of the best TPB's i'll read this year!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 May, 2016, 09:53:42 PM
My pulls for this week are Invincible 128, Spawn 263, and Future Quest 1,
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 May, 2016, 09:57:06 PM
Very much looking forward to Future Quest 1. While I don't really know the characters the creative teams run on Flash Gordon, apart from being too short was near perfect fun comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 May, 2016, 10:01:29 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 12 May, 2016, 06:50:34 PM
I often forget my ravenous hunger for comics, as over the last three or four days I've read...

4 volumes of Ennis's The Boys


Did you finish it yet Adventurer?
It was something I just couldn't put down either.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 May, 2016, 10:09:09 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 18 May, 2016, 09:53:42 PM
My pulls for this week are Invincible 128, Spawn 263, and Future Quest 1,
Ditto, but still need to read Future Quest and Spawn.

Invincible though, woof, what an issue!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 May, 2016, 11:35:10 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 May, 2016, 10:01:29 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 12 May, 2016, 06:50:34 PM
I often forget my ravenous hunger for comics, as over the last three or four days I've read...

4 volumes of Ennis's The Boys


Did you finish it yet Adventurer?
It was something I just couldn't put down either.

Waiting for payday.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2016, 09:56:19 PM
So the joys of working in 'town' are baring fruit. Got my haul Thursday lunch and have meandered through it over the last couple of evenings. Bit of a mixed bunch.

Ninth Wave 6 ends this inconsistant series, alas it ends it on a low. Like one previous issue its trite and simple. Christ it even ends on the line "You're a bully. Bullies are always cowards." Doctor Who 11th 2nd 9th is a low for this normally excellent series. Firstly the art but as a story it felt like its pedalling this month.

Everything else ranges from good to great. J Bone takes over the art on Rocketeer at War 3 and just in time for it to become a real romp. Enough to make me forget the eye watering $4.99 price tag. Judge Dredd 5 is a great fish out of water comic, once you get past it being a different Dredd I'm enjoying this as much as anything IDW have done with their character. Kennel Block Blues 4 concludes the series and I'm really looking forward to reading it all in one go, I think it has much to offer. Mind Badger 4 is the only one to offer the titular hero fighting Valamir Putin - no really its that much fun. Then (http://the%20maxx%2031%20i)s the only comic that offers... well if I listed all the things that make The Maxx unique I'd... well I'd whitter more than normal.

Top of the pile well Black Road 2 lifts the new series to a whole new level already, bloomin' great. Best comics is probably Future Quest 1 a supreme opening, that's a fun riot, sets up perfectly and lived up to my high expectations. Book of the haul, though not the best is the most pleasent surprise, I was half expecting to drop Island after 7 but it did it, it cracked it. I loved everything in it AND its moving the unfinished stuff on with another series coming back next time. Has this series which has such potential found its feet. Only time will tell but I'm happy I really think it might for the first time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 May, 2016, 02:48:52 AM

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Waiting for payday.
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Cha Ching.

Just read today that Ennis is teaming back up with Russ Braun for a Six Pack / Dog Welder mini-series, unexpected, but very welcome.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 22 May, 2016, 03:09:36 AM
Yeah, I've got them now. I'll be polishing that off over the next... week?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 May, 2016, 03:13:26 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 22 May, 2016, 03:09:36 AM
Yeah, I've got them now. I'll be polishing that off over the next... week?

Maybe by the time it takes me to type this?  :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 May, 2016, 11:33:38 AM
Doing a bit of sorting out what I can expect in my standing order over the next few months it turns out The Spirit is finishing with issue 12. Always kinda suspected this would be the case but its a shame sales didn't justify it sticking around longer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 May, 2016, 12:01:08 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 22 May, 2016, 11:33:38 AM
Doing a bit of sorting out what I can expect in my standing order over the next few months it turns out The Spirit is finishing with issue 12. Always kinda suspected this would be the case but its a shame sales didn't justify it sticking around longer.
Arse! Wagner had this down to a T, gutting to see it leave us!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 May, 2016, 06:52:06 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 22 May, 2016, 03:13:26 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 22 May, 2016, 03:09:36 AM
Yeah, I've got them now. I'll be polishing that off over the next... week?

Maybe by the time it takes me to type this?  :D

Done. Overall, it was okay. Worth reading. But I felt it got a bit bloated by the end, lots of talking heads. I think it just took too long to get to the payoff. Also, Ennis can sure bang on about the military-industrial complex.


Probably should give Preacher a chance at some point...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 26 May, 2016, 02:58:30 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 25 May, 2016, 06:52:06 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 22 May, 2016, 03:13:26 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 22 May, 2016, 03:09:36 AM
Yeah, I've got them now. I'll be polishing that off over the next... week?

Maybe by the time it takes me to type this?  :D

Done. Overall, it was okay. Worth reading. But I felt it got a bit bloated by the end, lots of talking heads. I think it just took too long to get to the payoff. Also, Ennis can sure bang on about the military-industrial complex.


Probably should give Preacher a chance at some point...

You definitely should- I absolutely loved it, but haven't read it since it was originally published.

I take your point regarding the probably-too-long build up to the payoff in The Boys- but I wasn't disappointed in it's execution.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 27 May, 2016, 08:55:49 PM
So scooby apocalypse....pretty darn good

I know i am shocked too
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 May, 2016, 08:58:25 PM
Quote from: The monarch on 27 May, 2016, 08:55:49 PM
So scooby apocalypse....pretty darn good

I know i am shocked too

Really... really....

REALLY?

Do tell us more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 May, 2016, 09:00:09 PM
To be fair, it is Giffen and DeMatteis. If anyone could make a questionable idea good, its that pair.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 May, 2016, 09:02:49 PM
I shan't be touching it with a 10 foot barge poll, but please do tell what floated your boat!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 27 May, 2016, 09:09:04 PM
Think of it like the archie horror comics making something almost childish and reimagining it into a genuinly intering premise. Its giffen and demetteis so that kind of gives you an idea of the kind of dialogue.. i was really surprised by how good it was kind makes me wanna try that mad max wacky races book now


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 27 May, 2016, 10:31:43 PM
The Giff and D-Matt do a good job as ever, but I'm not sure how Jim Lee sleeps at night saying this was his concept, as it steals Mystery Incorporated wholesale.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 May, 2016, 12:56:34 PM
Quote from: The monarch on 27 May, 2016, 09:09:04 PMkind makes me wanna try that mad max wacky races book now
As a Squaxx that should be perfect for you anyway, it's got Mark Sexton on art duties. Beautiful!

Ah, I also believe I said i'd follow ul my last pull post. Delated but here it is!....

Kicking the slog off was Cinema Purgatorio #1, which looked and felt like Moore and O'Neill having a jolly good horror romo and briught some friends as well. Perhaps not setting the world on fire but very enjoyable none the less and as I said, the star duo brought their A-game and that was worth the price of admittance. Following on from that was The Spirit #10, which is just pure magic. Wagners got it by the collar and is flinging this title around by the neck like a mad man and churning out quite the story to it as well, such a shame it won't last 12 issues more as it's really rather perfect.

Kennel Block Blues #4 wraps the series up in fine form and i'd happily have more of this delightful little series, or at least double dio for the trade to give it a second wind. Bloody great stuff, as is Badger #4. It's got Putin in all his characaturish, over the top and ridiculous self and hopefully he'll get his arse handed to him soon enough. Badger is delightful a mad man as ever. Following on from these was Future Quest #1, the star of my pull this week as it's quite superb. I'm not really familiar with any of these characters beyond Johnny Quest and Space Ghost but it's already a bloody fantastic comic. Really, really digged this first issue.

Next up was Spawn #263 which is...sadly just OK. As a first impression it works, I know who Spawn is (and who Angela is, oh yes I saw that snide jab Mcfarlone!) and where he currantly stand, but maybe after skipping the Satan Saga wars this wasn't the best jumping on point. We'll see. Invincible #128 is it's ussual sublime self, crazy fight sequences and god like art (Cory Walker is a gem) it's probably one of the best comics i'm reading right now. Grizzly Shark #2 is also pretty bloody great but in a far more base, schlocky way. It's pure fun with buckets of gore involved, and I don't need much else to justify reading it!

 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 June, 2016, 09:07:23 PM
Oh comic hauls
Are wonderful
Oh comics hauls are wonderful
They're full of Sex, Moon Girls and Johnnys
Oh Goddamned comic hauls are wonderful


Sometimes ya comic haul just sings I tells ya, just sings and this is one such day. Not a duffer amongst them. AND it included Judge Dredd 6, which I've talked about elsewhere and enjoy it very much for what it is rather than what its not.

Can't be bothered trying to pick a Haulmaster General as they're all, all of um GREAT. Two real up turns, Cinema Purgatorio 2 is much closer to the comic I wanted it to be and Moore and O'Neill produce a strip worthy of their names. Quite brilliant. Likewise Cry Havoc 6 finally clicked fully, this has been dallying near cancellation corner for me BUT at last with this issue something, God knows what, fell into place and I hope this continues like this.

Two top Ennis war stories in top Ennis war story form Dreaming Eagle 5 and Johnny Red 7 both set up their conclusions perfectly.

Unfollow 8 should be followed by EVERYONE it continues to be superb, as does The Spirit 11 (weep next issue is the last) as is Sex 28 all great examples of great series.

Two new arcs starting very well Paper Girls 6 and Moon Girl 7 both wonderful (actually if I could be arsed thinking about it this might be comic of the haul). The ending to Moon Girl is one of the most bestest funnest things I've seen in a good long time and so bloody obvious. If you miss Rocket Girl (and who doesn't, the bloody idiots who didn't read it that's who!) read this joyous book.

The only thing wrong with my Goddamned 4 is I got a very inappropriate alternative cover, which is fun, but this comic does not do fun it does the most gloriously entertaining grimdark I've ever read.

Finally Nowhere Men 10 see this book back on top form with one of the best parts yet.

To be honest pretty much the perfect comics haul.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 June, 2016, 10:08:03 PM
I forgot I had backed Cinema Purgatorio, and had never claimed my digital copy of issue #1. So I did that.

I liked it. I thought the other strips were all excellent. Will probably keep up with it for the time being. I just wish Avatar had DRM-Free digital downloads.

I also liked Uber and Rover Red Charlie which had free issues with my backing. I might follow up on those.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 03 June, 2016, 10:31:12 PM
Rover Red Charlie is the best post apocalyptic anything since One Boy and his Dog!

Yeah, it's a bloody good comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 June, 2016, 11:40:23 AM
Once again I gathered quite the haul this week so i'm going to have to blitz over some things quickly so I can get to where I wanna be...

Assassination Classroom vol.10 landed just now, looking forward to sinking my teeth into this i'm bloody loving this little tale, Weekly Shonen Jump #26 welcomes One-Punch Man back, huzzah! And Nowhere Men #10 brings ghe series back to it's dizzying hights of quality that I love it so for, whilst Doctor Who 4th #3 cotinues to be an excellent portrail of the early Tom Baker era hammer type serials.

I completely agree with Colin as far as Cinema Purgatorio #2 is concerned, a much improved anthology over the first issue, loving this. Johnny Red #7 and Dreaming Eagles #6 bring both series towards their conclusion and i'll very happily shell out for the trades of both. Ennis cann't half write a good war comic. Cry Havoc #6 is just a solid issue of a ussually very good series but I trust in Spurrier to bring the goods in the next issue!

Right, now onto the meaty stuff! Rufus Dayglo concludes his magnum opus in Last Gang in Town #6, and if rumours ate true we might well be seeing this return as an ongoing, and i'd lap it up like no tomorrow. Rufus is a genius and this is pure, unadulterated, punk comics in the vein of Deadline and Revolver. An absolute joy to read from beggining to end and a must for Squaxx!

Savage Dragon #214 marks 1 year anniversery since I started reading the mighty funny book, and i'm every bit as in love with it now as when I picked up FCBD 2015, Larsen has constructed such a vivid and detailed world that i'm finding magnificently enjoyable and engaging, wonderfully illustrated and smart and continuously suprising. Long may my adulation continue!

With The Spirit #11 we see the penultimate step in Wagners tribute to Eisners masterpiece, it's just perfect comics, utterly enjoyable in all respects and i'll look forward to reading it all again once complete. But with one Wagner story reaching it's end, another begins with The Shadow Death of Margo Lane #1, written and illustrated by Wagner it looks to be an utter joy, and should fill the whole in my heart left by The Spirit quite nicely.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 10 June, 2016, 10:21:54 AM
Well, it's not often I buy a comic which Colin doesn't, so let's start with Archangel #1. It takes some big balls to open your alternate history sci-fi story with a man quite literally going back in time and killing his own grandfather but I think we can assume that William Gibson knows enough about genre tropes to treat this as a deliberate provocation. The basic setup - rival factions from the future attempting to influence the course of history - is reminiscent of his recent novel The Peripheral but the setup is fun and I think I'm in for the whole series.

Also has a decent text piece where Gibson acknowledges his overuse of superhot ninja women characters like Molly but says he doesn't really care because she's just too cool.

Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 03 June, 2016, 09:07:23 PM
Quite brilliant. Likewise Cry Havoc 6 finally clicked fully, this has been dallying near cancellation corner for me BUT at last with this issue something, God knows what, fell into place and I hope this continues like this.
I hope this is just a typo and you pair haven't somehow managed to pick up the final issue a month early. I've been enjoying this one from the start and I'm keen to see how it ends. I notice that the trade is optimistically listed as Vol. 1 but no word on any further issues.

Elsewhere in Spurrier corner, there's still no sign of the last issue of The Spire, so I had to make to with Weavers #2.

Will there ever be an end to the hordes of mythical creatures brought kicking and screaming into the modern world? Not if Si can help it. I wasn't too impressed with the first issue of this, partly because the gangland setting seemed pretty unconvincing (yes, I know how ridiculous that sounds) but this was a big step up. Some decent plot twists and a bit more intrigue about what the titular Weavers are goes a long way.

Black Road #2 (or Northlanders 52 if you prefer) also marked a significant improvement on the first issue as we get some characters opening out and a
generous helping of that grim Norse stoicism and brutality which Wood does rather well. It's interesting how much an individual artist's work can vary. Garry Brown's interior art on this series is perfectly serviceable. It tells the story without any obvious errors but also without ever being in any way special. Yet the cover to this issue is absolutely stunning (as was that one Anderson cover he did a while ago.) I appreciate they could be done in different media and the whole purpose of a cover is to grab the attention but you'd expect, at the very least, some of the same compositional sense would be applied.

Think I mentioned in another thread how much I've enjoyed Dan Abnett's short-lived run on Hercules. I didn't know anything about the Marvel character but picked up the first one on a whim (or possibly a sale, it's hard to remember) and thoroughly enjoyed it. Over six issues, Abnett has created a fun supporting cast, including Gilgamesh as Herc's dark side, and set up a clash between these archetypes of the old world and the (excruciatingly neologistically named) new.

All this groundwork then undone by the demands of the summer's big crossover event and Dan's new deal with DC. Bah.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JamesC on 10 June, 2016, 11:48:03 AM
I was really pissed off about Hercules. That was a great comic and has so much potential but it seems it's all to be wasted.

Most disappointed I've been since they cancelled IDW Rogue Trooper (I'm still hopeful that Tharg may one day approach that writer).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 June, 2016, 11:34:09 AM
Another week, another pile of comics to read. Is there a better way to spend one's time? None!

Kicking the week off as ussual is Weekly Shonen Jump #27, and it's somewhat disapointing that Boruto just seems to be going through the same move's as it's mother series, I had hopped for someing...better. Meanwhile Toriko throws several spanners in the works and Bleach jumps the shark.

Next up was Grizzlyshark #3, i'll be sad to see this series go, it was rather delightful but I doub't the silly premise could extend to much more than another issue after this. Grizzlyshark vs. Invincible when?! Headlopper #4 concludes this superb quarterly series, and i'll eagerly await the TPB. Such a brilliant little adventure series in the vein of Aragones, with gorgeous art too boot.

Another new series to his the stands is Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy #1, now i've never read GA but i've always thought it looked resoundingly cute, and a fucking adore Lumberjanes with all my being so anything set in this universe was going to be a must buy anyway. And it's a damn good first issue, damn damn good. Next was Doctor Who 11th v.2 #10 which continues to be perfect sci-fi comics and perfect Doctor Who. I do hope the rumours of a creative geam shake up for the next story line isn't true because it might force me to drop the book.

Finally was The Maxx #32. Magic, just pure magic. Sam Kieth writes a brilliant tale of redemption and loss like no comic i've ever read, and is brilliant to behold. Long may it continue thus!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 June, 2016, 05:42:56 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 13 June, 2016, 11:34:09 AM

Finally was The Maxx #32. Magic, just pure magic. Sam Kieth writes a brilliant tale of redemption and loss like no comic i've ever read, and is brilliant to behold. Long may it continue thus!

Alas won't this be finishing soon. Can't remember how long the original series lasted but we'really close to the end now?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 June, 2016, 05:57:48 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 13 June, 2016, 05:42:56 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 13 June, 2016, 11:34:09 AM

Finally was The Maxx #32. Magic, just pure magic. Sam Kieth writes a brilliant tale of redemption and loss like no comic i've ever read, and is brilliant to behold. Long may it continue thus!

Alas won't this be finishing soon. Can't remember how long the original series lasted but we'really close to the end now?
35 issues. I shall miss it terribly, but it's a title I shall revisit regularly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 June, 2016, 07:37:58 PM
Yeah I look forward to reading many, many comics, few more so than The Maxx. I really wonder what places it will take me next time I read it and don't doubt it will offer something new each time I do.

Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 13 June, 2016, 11:34:09 AM
Next was Doctor Who 11th v.2 #10 which continues to be perfect sci-fi comics and perfect Doctor Who. I do hope the rumours of a creative geam shake up for the next story line isn't true because it might force me to drop the book.

It will be a real shame if they do. But I'll wait to see who comes along. The 11th Doc team has been great from the start.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 June, 2016, 08:01:53 PM
I finished reading my comics last night BUT a 4 year's vomit the night before meant I was too tired to write them up here. Should I let the illness of my son come between us... no of course not. I'm a little more rested and ready to make you listen. LISTEN. LISTENNNNNNNN.

The Spire 8 concludes this series and its already on my re-read list, I need to do that before making a judgement as to be honest I've not engaged with this in the way I have other Spurrioso works BUT its always had an undercurrent that's strongly suggested I've find what I'm missing on re-read.

Another conclusion is found in Black Canary 12 and its a pretty bloomin' fine one. This one gets a re-read (though a bit further down the line.

Klaus 6 isn't the end, I almost wish it was as I'm hangin' in there hoping that this one works better on re-read as its been a bit flat. Unlike Invisible Republic 10 which I'm delighted is continuning after this second arc. This a a great, if dense series. Similar while Doc Who 11th 2nd 10 isn't an ending but feels a little like its turned a corner and is heading towards one, one I'm very much looking forward to cos this series is Who at its best. Lazarus 22 is actually a new beginning of this superb series after a bit of a hiatus. Its a bit of a recap bringing us all back to speed, but its anything put steady throwing all sorts of fisty cuffs and shootie shootie to keep us on our toes. Nice stuff. Hip Hop Family Tree 10 continues this stunningly consistent series.

Best of the bunch The Maxx 32 which is always stunning as Hawkieface says its great and The Island 8 which has finally become the comic I always wanted it to be. Its finishing its ongoing storylines and has some brilliantly innovative one offs. Mostly Saturn is devine.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 20 June, 2016, 09:05:18 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 June, 2016, 08:01:53 PM

Klaus 6 isn't the end, I almost wish it was as I'm hangin' in there hoping that this one works better on re-read as its been a bit flat.

You've lasted longer than me, I bailed out after #2. The first and only Grant Morrison comic I'd ever describe as outright dull.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 June, 2016, 09:10:02 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 20 June, 2016, 09:05:18 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 June, 2016, 08:01:53 PM

Klaus 6 isn't the end, I almost wish it was as I'm hangin' in there hoping that this one works better on re-read as its been a bit flat.

You've lasted longer than me, I bailed out after #2. The first and only Grant Morrison comic I'd ever describe as outright dull.

Yeah which is why I've kept going perversely. I'm just assuming I'm missing something and at some point something will click and I'll be all like "Oh I see, this is genius"... one issue to go and anyway complete series sell better on eBay!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 20 June, 2016, 09:32:56 PM
Bailed after Klaus 1, feeling vindicated  :)

On dropped titles, picked up issues 1-3 of Moon Knight the other day. Let down badly there, despite very promising art & Jeff LeMire. It falls... flat. Of course, it may be I was in a funny mood. That happens... :|
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 21 June, 2016, 09:10:28 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 June, 2016, 09:10:02 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 20 June, 2016, 09:05:18 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 June, 2016, 08:01:53 PM
Klaus 6 isn't the end, I almost wish it was as I'm hangin' in there hoping that this one works better on re-read as its been a bit flat.
You've lasted longer than me, I bailed out after #2. The first and only Grant Morrison comic I'd ever describe as outright dull.
Yeah which is why I've kept going perversely. I'm just assuming I'm missing something and at some point something will click and I'll be all like "Oh I see, this is genius"... one issue to go and anyway complete series sell better on eBay!
I don't think you're missing anything extraordinary here but I'm still enjoying it. It's certainly not his best but frothy Morrison-lite is still pretty fun in my book.

The Spire, on the other hand, has been Spurrier at his absolute best. I'm not sure if there's not too much revelation packed into the last issue but I'd rather have something dense like this to get my teeth into on a reread than no substance at all. Stokely's art also packs in a level of detail which rewards closer study. And I don't think I've fancied a cartoon character as much as Meera since the glory days of Tyranny Rex!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 June, 2016, 09:30:16 PM
I found myself buying Wacky Raceland 1 off of eBay this evening... what's happening to me?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 June, 2016, 07:56:10 PM
Well I found myself hauling home a somewhat small comic list this last week. But still very exceptional all the same!

Dept H #3 is turning out to be the submersible horror series i've been crowing over for years! Like The Abyss before it, it envelops itself in atmosphere and embraces the simultaneous claustrophobia and unrelenting vertigo that comes with suspended diving. It's dangerous work, and the addition of a mythology akin to Dept. Of Monsterology, this is a win/win comic.

I followed this up with Cry Havoc #6, and it's SiSpurrier doing what he does best, great world building through great character intruige. A rather remarkable comic. Next up was Invincible #129 which is a solid gold issue, with a cracking stinger at the end harcking back to the series most controversial (read SHIT) issue. It's still bloody good stuff, and did I mention Cory Walker is a god?

Weekly Shonen Jump #28 and #29 is ALL (Might) about the My Hero Academia. Heart wrenching, painful, awe inspiring and phenomenal. It's a real modern classic in the making, who say's cape comics can't pack emotional punch? Thank god for One-Punch Man special brand of humour that lightens the tone somewhat, and with a hilarious sequence on every page. Bless the Jump!

Finally is Usagi Yojimbo #155. I have nothing much to say really, it's a standard issue of Usagi. And uet somehow it still manages to be comic of the week. What a truly superb comic in every single way.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 June, 2016, 08:19:58 PM
So got Wacky Races 1 as I said earlier and it was kinda stupid silly crazy fun. It commited that crime that the TV show so often did of not giving enough air time to my favourites the Slag Brothers (maybe there's not much to do with the characters?). I have no idea if it was a good comic or not and at times the storytelling was pretty messy and confusd, though to be fair this added to the whole atmosphere of the comic.

Overall I'll defo be back for more though as it was pretty intriguing and just the right side of crazy. What's become of me I'm now getting two of the Hanna Barbera comics and enjoying them both... is my brain melting?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 29 June, 2016, 02:13:59 PM
Descender 12 is a nice kick-off to volume 3, a series that rarely lets me down. For some reason being locked in a cupboard for months appealed to me. That's storytelling.

East of West 26 continues in its mad politicking gross-out way, it reads so quickly too. Really made for trade reading though, month-on-month the set of characters on display can be a handful to place.

The Discipline 4 is descending into fighty-fighty - compared to its earlier episodes - but the art is the star. A Risso knock-off, Fernandez has designed some lovely panels. On my pile of shame I have their earlier Names, yet to be read. The art didn't appeal greatly but I'm over that now - it's grand.

Pencil Head 5 finishes up, and it's pretty self-indulgent stuff. For McKeever fans only :-\ Fine...

Providence 9 is sublime, I love Moore's latest more with every issue. Even the art has won me over, I can see now it's perfect for this.

In other news, also loving Sheriff of Babylon, Tokyo Ghost and The Vision at the moment. Rich pickings...

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 June, 2016, 02:20:02 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 29 June, 2016, 02:13:59 PM

East of West 26 continues in its mad politicking gross-out way, it reads so quickly too. Really made for trade reading though, month-on-month the set of characters on display can be a handful to place.


I left this series behind at issue 10 (ish) as I couldn't find a character to really engage me. It always catches my eye when I see it though. Is it still all "mad politicking" and 4 horse level stuff or has it found a way to become grounded?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 June, 2016, 02:22:24 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 29 June, 2016, 02:13:59 PM
Descender 12 is a nice kick-off to volume 3, a series that rarely lets me down. For some reason being locked in a cupboard for months appealed to me. That's storytelling.
I picked up the first issue of this but it fell victim very early on to a shortness of change.

I MIGHT have to go back and pick up the trades...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 30 June, 2016, 09:40:39 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 29 June, 2016, 02:20:02 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 29 June, 2016, 02:13:59 PM
East of West 26 continues in its mad politicking gross-out way, it reads so quickly too. Really made for trade reading though, month-on-month the set of characters on display can be a handful to place.
I left this series behind at issue 10 (ish) as I couldn't find a character to really engage me. It always catches my eye when I see it though. Is it still all "mad politicking" and 4 horse level stuff or has it found a way to become grounded?
For some reason I never get round to mentioning the stuff I read in trade in this thread but I love East of West. The most recent collection was a bit slower but it needs to shift a few things into place for the next round of high concept lunacy.

I really couldn't say it has either of those things you ask for Colin but, to me, that lack of grounding is at least part of the appeal. Unless you count the doomed romance between a couple of Native American totem spirits. I love that almost every character is a scheming, dishonest asshole. Which is especially weird as that's exactly what I dislike about stuff like Scalped or Goodfellas. Maybe it's the distance from reality which makes it fun rather than unpleasant.

Another triumphant hit for Image's Humble Bundle policy. It deserves that most prized and most cliched (at least round here) of accolades: it feels very 2000AD.

Unfortunately, I can never just be happy about something though so, in contrast, the first volume of Hickman's Manhattan Projects was in the same bundle and it was dreadful.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 30 June, 2016, 09:59:52 AM
Cosh pretty much spoke for me there; I don't like anyone in East of West much but the scheming stylish nastiness is glorious fun.

Curiously, I also gave Manhattan Projects vol. 1 a try recently - it was in the library, a no-brainer - and it didn't click for me. I admire Hickman's ambition, even if it sometime misses the mark.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JamesC on 30 June, 2016, 12:44:18 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 29 June, 2016, 02:22:24 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 29 June, 2016, 02:13:59 PM
Descender 12 is a nice kick-off to volume 3, a series that rarely lets me down. For some reason being locked in a cupboard for months appealed to me. That's storytelling.
I picked up the first issue of this but it fell victim very early on to a shortness of change.

I MIGHT have to go back and pick up the trades...

I bought the first trade and found it really boring. The art didn't help - I thought the design was really unimaginative.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 June, 2016, 05:57:32 PM
May well have been the same Humble (as if they are) Bundle I got Alex and Ada vol. 1 from and I've just read that and its an absolute trimuph. Loved it and will defo be getting the rest of that. Has been accused of having overly simple art, and while I'm not generally a fan of Jonathan Luna's work here it slightly stilted and stiff simple style seems entirely appropriate. The story is so fair a compelling unromance and quite sublime.

Manhattan Project comes up (from the same Bundle) in my next to read 'bunch'
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 30 June, 2016, 08:35:18 PM
Starve #10 continues the comic's run as one of the best titles on the shelves. Can easily recommend it to anyone looking for a new series to pick up. Quick pitch: it's Transmetropolitan meets Iron Chef.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 30 June, 2016, 10:14:35 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 30 June, 2016, 05:57:32 PM
May well have been the same Humble (as if they are) Bundle I got Alex and Ada vol. 1 from and I've just read that and its an absolute trimuph. Loved it and will defo be getting the rest of that. Has been accused of having overly simple art, and while I'm not generally a fan of Jonathan Luna's work here it slightly stilted and stiff simple style seems entirely appropriate. The story is so fair a compelling unromance and quite sublime.

Manhattan Project comes up (from the same Bundle) in my next to read 'bunch'
I think it was. Sadly, I didn't much care for that either. I thought the art was rudimentary rather than simple and the writer just seemed enthralled with this revolutionary idea he'd had about how future people might be able to shag a robot. There's substantially more substance in the incidental relationship between PJ and Inga.

And while I'm being sour about everything, Saga vol 6 continues the series' downward trajectory. I've never been as mad for it as the internet but the first few were pretty good entertainment. This one has a time skip forward and Orange is the New Black and another character designed to shock us with the incredible notion that people who are discriminated against can, themselves, be prejudiced!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 July, 2016, 10:04:50 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 30 June, 2016, 10:14:35 PM
And while I'm being sour about everything, Saga vol 6 continues the series' downward trajectory.

I keep forgetting that the latest installment is out. I really must get around to trudging along to the cheapest Internet outlet getting it so I can once again find it perfectly enjoyable but continue to wonder quite what all the fuss is about. Its so very, very far from the best comic out there.

WHICH (in a nice little link) is proven by my latest comics haul. So in tribute to this I will use an utter unfair and pointless scoring system today to demonstrate. This time I will rank my individual comics to my overall impression of Saga. A score of Saga will will rank the issue as good as Saga and I will add what I'm sure will be amusing modifies to so how much better or worse they are. So for example a comic ranked Saga - is a little worse than Saga. A comic Saga +++ is significanty better. So silly, so puerile... so lets do it.

Badger 5 Saga - : I've enjoyed this series but its been a little uncontrolled and I think I'll get more from it with re-read. Oh and shoddy art

The Rocketeer at War 4 Saga lite : Again enjoyed it, hope we get more, but its popcorn comics

Cry Havoc 6: were-saga: Its been a pretty good series and theres some REALLY interesting ideas and themes that I don't think I've fully appreciated in monthly form. There's almost a little to much going on and it transforms form one thing to another between pages. Another for re-read, which I think will reveal much wonder. Oh and the art, which is never great was hampered by some sub-parr inking this month.

Black Road 3
: Saga - Not as strong as last month - the larger scene setting passage felt a little ... vague.

Autumnlands 11 - Saga plus goat - Why did the goat chap fancy the stone ladies, he's a goat? Still think it might actually be a story point and BOY oh BOY this is some story. So much being crammed into this, one of the best looking comics out there.

Sex 29 - Rampant unrestrained Saga: Both are epic with a vaste range of great characters. One seems more commited to being something truly interesting and its the one beginning with 'S'... oh okay followed by 'e'

James Bond 7 - Saga shaken not stirred: New story same old truly classic bond. Brilliant stuff and the art seems to be relaxing which is a good thing.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 8 - Valley of Gwsaga: That this dosn't get comic of the haul is a sign of what a sentimental fool I am. This is just comics joy in dinosaur form. Quite simply if you aren't reading this comic you hate, yourself and you hate fun.

The Spirit 12 - Will Eisner's Saga: This one gets comic of the haul 'cos its a superb, simply superb comic and its the last in a series that's been an absolute joy. Again if you haven't support this series you might as well sharpen a spoon and pock it in your eye.

So there we have it scientific proof that 55.5% of comics are better than Saga. Take that to your CBR with bells on.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 July, 2016, 11:00:42 PM
Now you stop this lampooning of Saga as hilarious as it may be! You know how I love it so!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 July, 2016, 09:26:02 AM
Oh yeah, I got some comics as well...let me see let me see let me see....blimey, everythings ending around here!

Well, i'll start as I ussually do, Weekly Shonen Jump #30 see's a number of series head to their respective conclusions. This is pretty unusual, I have to say, in the past WSJ has lost titles one per year on avergae. Barrage, Cross Menage, Hi-Fi Clusters, Naruto (kinda), School Judgement. But having THREE titles all on the verge of concluding, Bleach in 5 weeks, Nisekoi not long after, and Toriko wrapping up sometime before the end of the year, Jump are going to have to bring in some new talent to fill the void....Terraformers anyone?

Plutona #5 wraps up as it lived, as a fun series but not remarkable. I'll double dip for the trade and see if it improves some by being read in a single sitting. The art has been consistantly delightful, however! Badger #5 is surmised best by Colin. Pure popcorn comics but hell of a lot of fun! I liked the art a bit better than you did though, I think. It really suited the book I felt.

Dreaming Eagles #6 see's another Ennis war comic fall of my pull list, this time having reached it's full term. What an utterly wonderful comic this was, but did I miss the final issue of Johnny Red? Damn! But book of the week goes to The Spirit #12. My god what a ride that was! Perfect comics, just simply perfect! Matt Wagner I take my hat off to you, this was the comic that got me into The Spirit, I shall miss it very much!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 07 July, 2016, 12:08:27 PM
Just perused next weeks listings, and it would seem I have some purchases to make;

Ragnarok 9; The delays between issues are almost as epic as the story itself, but who cares? Walt Simonson is my own personal Jesus Odin.
Sabrina 6; Another title plagued by delays, but maybe they're back on track as issue 5 was on shelves only a month ago. Apart from Providence, this is the best horror title being published right now. Relentlessly black at heart.
DK III (Hardback Edition) 5; Aside from the gorgeous production values on these hardbacks, the story itself is coming along nicely, which I'm sure will be a surprise to some.
Rough Riders 4; Anyone else reading this? Shades of Necronauts and LoEG, I'm giving it until the end of the first arc at least. Fine artwork by the underrated Pat Olliffe too.
Wonder Woman 2; The only 'regular' title on my pull-list from the big two, primarily due to the Liam Sharp factor. Sad to see he's already being filled in on issue 2. Boo-urns I say.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 July, 2016, 12:41:02 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 July, 2016, 12:08:27 PM

Ragnarok 9; The delays between issues are almost as epic as the story itself, but who cares? Walt Simonson is my own personal Jesus Odin.


Always a good week when Ragnarok shows up. Its schedule is erratic but by heck at least Mr Simonson keeps working away.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 July, 2016, 06:19:16 PM
So the other day I'm readign my nerd sites and I look at CBR with my normal bore sigh - after all its really just be a way for comic companies to run their PR for quite some time now (the Blogs it has like Comic Should be Good remain great I should note) ANYWAY all of a sudden I stumble across this:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/eric-powell-unleashes-his-hillbilly-on-the-comics-industry (http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/eric-powell-unleashes-his-hillbilly-on-the-comics-industry)

Eric Powell's stuck out a creator owned series without me so much as noticing - I look to see when its out and realise its out already! Bugger - to the internet and one trip away this weekend and I've read Hillbilly 1 and ita bloomin' great, a wonderfully realised origin told as a tell by a teller of tales. Who knows what the truth behind the story is, the story itself is what matters.

Don't let this one pass you by get on board now!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 10 July, 2016, 06:28:05 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 07 July, 2016, 12:41:02 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 July, 2016, 12:08:27 PM
Ragnarok 9; The delays between issues are almost as epic as the story itself, but who cares? Walt Simonson is my own personal Jesus Odin.
Always a good week when Ragnarok shows up. Its schedule is erratic but by heck at least Mr Simonson keeps working away.
Wondered how I missed this but it's not out in pixels until next week.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 July, 2016, 02:44:39 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 10 July, 2016, 06:28:05 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 07 July, 2016, 12:41:02 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 07 July, 2016, 12:08:27 PM
Ragnarok 9; The delays between issues are almost as epic as the story itself, but who cares? Walt Simonson is my own personal Jesus Odin.
Always a good week when Ragnarok shows up. Its schedule is erratic but by heck at least Mr Simonson keeps working away.
Wondered how I missed this but it's not out in pixels until next week.

My fault for any confusion I think Cosh, I always post a list of the the comics I'm going to pick up next week on this thread.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 July, 2016, 09:00:46 PM
Yeah it (Ragnarok 9) is in shops on Wednesday.

In other news I've read Saga Volume 6 and as ever it both delights and infuriates in equal measure. Its the NuWho of comics. Its trying so hard, its trying to reflect real life via the prism of outlandish wonders and its trying to have sassy fizzy dialogue that sometimes just comes off as crass and forced.

Still it always looks beautiful and is a compelling soap opera. Just think it thinks its so much more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 July, 2016, 09:12:56 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 10 July, 2016, 06:19:16 PM
So the other day I'm readign my nerd sites and I look at CBR with my normal bore sigh - after all its really just be a way for comic companies to run their PR for quite some time now (the Blogs it has like Comic Should be Good remain great I should note) ANYWAY all of a sudden I stumble across this:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/eric-powell-unleashes-his-hillbilly-on-the-comics-industry (http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/eric-powell-unleashes-his-hillbilly-on-the-comics-industry)

Eric Powell's stuck out a creator owned series without me so much as noticing - I look to see when its out and realise its out already! Bugger - to the internet and one trip away this weekend and I've read Hillbilly 1 and ita bloomin' great, a wonderfully realised origin told as a tell by a teller of tales. Who knows what the truth behind the story is, the story itself is what matters.

Don't let this one pass you by get on board now!
HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT!!!!!!

How did I miss this, how did I let this happen, how how how how???!!!

'Add's to pull list quicker than it took to type this message'


So yeah, Eric Powell. He's alright....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 July, 2016, 10:02:54 PM
Oh for FUCKSSAKE. I have zero interest in Hannah Bararararararba comics. No what so bloody ever... but ya know Future Quest had such a good creative line-up I had to get it...

... then I read a little too much about how interesting Wacky Races is and so that one arrives...

... I forcibly blank you lot when you discuss Flintstones therefore... and then I read this...

http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2016/07/09/are-hanna-barbera-execs-a-bunch-of-cool-people-or-do-they-really-not-pay-attention-to-comics/ (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2016/07/09/are-hanna-barbera-execs-a-bunch-of-cool-people-or-do-they-really-not-pay-attention-to-comics/)

so that fuckers on the way...

... thank fuck I've not gonna as far as buying that Jim Lee comic, that'd be when I have to turn myself in for my own good.

3 out of 4 though is pretty bloody worrying...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 July, 2016, 10:05:35 PM
Future Quest is chuffing great though, and the more I read the more I actually kind of want to marathon Johnny Quest...well, he was in Venture Bros. so the interest has been there awhile....


....Venture Bros. comics would be awesome, BTW, it literally made for it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 July, 2016, 09:13:15 PM
Comic hauls are better with Simonson
with Simonson
with Simonson
Comic hauls are better with Simonson
and also Sam Kieth
and also Vaughan and Chiang
and also Ennis and Coleby

and defo Williams and Dowling


Bonus points for guessing what song those 'lyrics' are meant to be song too... anyway

Yeah Walt Simonson grabs comics of the Haul with Ragnarok 9. But not before his wonderfully storm Thor tale has to do battle with the glories that are Paper Girls 7 and Unfollow 9. While the harsh, biting and oh so relevant ending to Dreaming Eagles in issue 6kept that book right up there.


Maxx 33 Hawkchappie has discussed with awe struck bewilderment  elsewhere and having read it I know why. WHAT THE?!? Brilliant stuff, but really that was about... one day some one will write the Brodie's Notes for this series and I will hunt them down and shake their hand.

So while Judge Dredd 7* and Hip Hop Family Tree 11 don't hold a light to these comics its about the quality of the rest rather than any deficiency in them, both great.

Colour me hauled.

*I know liking this comic is tantamount to saying Gerry Finlay Day is one of the worst writers the Prog has ever seen, but I've said that here recently so NAH NAH.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 July, 2016, 01:39:04 PM
Well it's been three weeks since I talked about my digital long box so I might have to split this into two posts, but it's really saying something when the weakest thing I bought was a Matt Wagner comic!

Kicking off as I do with Weekly Shonen Jump #'s 31-33 and it's veritable bag of goodies! Blue Exorcist really ramped up the intrigue this month and Boruto is actually shaping up quite nicely, it's managing to be a send up to it's parent series but actually is somewhat more enjoyable. My Hero Academia excels in nearly every way, coming down as it does from a climatic event into a series of more personal ones and it's oh so delightful.

Man, as Colin has already pointed out I don't know what DC are doing but they're making Hannah Barbera comics good! Future Quest #2 is an utter triumph, i'm so invested in all these titles I know nothing about but it's all oh so good! I'm sticking with this because who thought i'd like a Birdman/Space Ghost/ Johnny Quest comic?! Then came Spawn #264 and, I have to say, I think the majority of my enjoyment for this is coming from the art. My god this is a kick ass looking comic but i'm just finding the rest of it a bit...bland? Good thing Switch #4 taught me what fun cape comics is like, man this is a fun little strip. It's popcorn comics sure but it's a heck of a lot of fun!

In contrast to this Cinema Purgatorio #3 is a bit more of a mixed bag, some exceptional some sub standard. It's still very much one of the best anthologies on the market right now, heaven knows we need more of those, but a bit more consistency between the strips would be nice. The same almost goes for The Shadow: Death of Margo Lane #2. Almost superb but a few notes, a few minor quibbles make this sadly not as great as Wagners other work. On the other hand, Unfollow #9 is...lost for words great. Almost, oh so almost comic of the month if not for something else (more on that later) edging it out. It's insanely good comics!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 July, 2016, 04:53:48 PM
Right! Onwards to the second haul round up!

Welp, seeing as One-Punch Man is being talked about elsewhere i'll skip the fact I nabbed vol.7 (OMG THAT COVER IS GORGEOUS!) and focus on Dept. H #4 which is tickaling every scuba diving, Lovecraftian horror title i've ever wanted to read! It's the best loose adaptation of Dagon we could have ever asked for! Equally wonderful is the new Groo Fray of the Gods #1 mini series! More Groo is always a good thing and my grief this looks set up to be a corcker, highly recommended!

One of the surprises of the week was Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy #2 which is surprisingly getting me to want to read Gotham Academy! It's a wonderful, joyous little all ages comic that slightly losses the wit of the main Lumberjanes comic. Not a big detraction. Then there was Doctor Who 4th #3 which is just some of the best Doctor Who you'll ever read! It's quite superb, brilliant stuff! Also superb and along with Unfollow almost nabs comic of the month is The Maxx #33. As Colin say's, what the heck?! Brilliant, disturbing, symbolic...? We'll see, only two more issues to go, will everything get a chance to be explained?!

Comic of the month however has to go to Usagi Yojimbo #156. It's brilliant, how can a comic run consistently for nearly 300 issues, over 30 years and never not even once be anything less than superlative? How does one of the best works of fiction ever crafted go so unnoticed by the general comic reading audience? Madness, but Usagi Yojimbo is delightfully calming enough to settle that madness. Best comics. Just the best.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 21 July, 2016, 01:57:51 AM
I finally got round to reading Wytches, one of the volumes I picked up from LSCC.

I've only read the first chapter so far, so its a bit too early to say I like it. I do quite like what I've read. If I had a complaint it would be that I would prefer a slower burn, if that makes sense. [spoiler]Okay, it's already a slow burn, but I think the explosive stuff with the deer, and the reveal of the wytch girl in the tree at the end might have been better later.[/spoiler] But... I'm undecided on that.

Concerning Jock's art, I found I was not sure of it when I started reading, but ended up really liking it. This isn't the first time this has happened when regarding his art. What is it that causes me to react this way?  Maybe it's the fact the style is outside what I'm used to. Faces made of straight lines* etc. I think it's smashing now, so I do mean this assessment of the man's art to be complimentary.


*Thats Not quite right. He does draw curves, but I think you will understand what I mean. I think it might be what you guys mean when you describe art as 'scratchy'. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 July, 2016, 03:00:15 AM
This is the second week in a row that hasn't really had anything that I 'must have right now' (aside from 2000 AD and Jump of course). Disheartening that my pull list has gotten quite weak lately, but I'm just broke enough to not want to add much too it. I think my current pull list looks like...

Savage Dragon
Invincible
Spawn
Saga
Paper Girls
East of West
The Autumnlands
Usagi Yojimbo

Ugg.

Actually the last week I've been catching up on some early EARLY Legion of Super-Heroes comics. In particular the issues that introduced the Fatal Five and the death of Ferro Lad (that both of these things happened in the same arc is crazy) and when the Legion spun out of Superboy to become its own title for the first time. I'm basically thinking about just starting at Legion of Super-Heroes 259 and working my way forward as far as it goes. Right off the bat, this period of late 70s, early 80s Legion is pure, unadulterated Bronze Age. I guess there's a reason this outsold X-Men for a time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 21 July, 2016, 10:59:56 AM
Quote from: Mardroid on 21 July, 2016, 01:57:51 AM
I finally got round to reading Wytches, one of the volumes I picked up from LSCC.

I've only read the first chapter so far, so its a bit too early to say I like it. I do quite like what I've read. If I had a complaint it would be that I would prefer a slower burn, if that makes sense. [spoiler]Okay, it's already a slow burn, but I think the explosive stuff with the deer, and the reveal of the wytch girl in the tree at the end might have been better later.[/spoiler] But... I'm undecided on that.

Concerning Jock's art, I found I was not sure of it when I started reading, but ended up really liking it. This isn't the first time this has happened when regarding his art. What is it that causes me to react this way?  Maybe it's the fact the style is outside what I'm used to. Faces made of straight lines* etc. I think it's smashing now, so I do mean this assessment of the man's art to be complimentary.


*Thats Not quite right. He does draw curves, but I think you will understand what I mean. I think it might be what you guys mean when you describe art as 'scratchy'.

Wytches is terrific, both in scripting and art. I'm not a horror fan yet loved it. Gripping.

Jock's art is interesting, though I have little of it (guess I missed a productive period in the prog). Black Mirror is (still) on the read pile. The Dredd movie book is quite basic but elsewhere it's got that trick of appearing quick and rushed but I suspect it's far more considered. It's so powerful I imagine he spends much more time on it that you'd suspect, adjusting, adjusting... Maybe? Anyway, a top artist.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 July, 2016, 08:54:00 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 21 July, 2016, 10:59:56 AM
Black Mirror is (still) on the read pile.

Get it read BY far the best thing I've read by Snyder, though have Wytches on my list.

Anyway got Wacky Raceland through the post the other day and I continue to be amazed by how bonkers brilliant this is... or utter rubbish, but I'm willing to hang around to findout!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 July, 2016, 10:09:36 AM
Oh hey Chapter 56 of Jojolion is out this week as well! Sweeeet! Araki's master work is turning out to be one of my favourite comics on the stand right now, brilliant stuff!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 26 July, 2016, 10:43:02 AM
Nobody else pick up the first issue of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Black Hammer? Spoiler-free review: it's great.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 26 July, 2016, 12:20:07 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 July, 2016, 08:54:00 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 21 July, 2016, 10:59:56 AM
Black Mirror is (still) on the read pile.

Get it read BY far the best thing I've read by Snyder, though have Wytches on my list.


Definitely Snyder's best Batman work.
There's a snazzy new hardcover edition (part of the 'Batman Noir' range) that I'm very tempted to get; http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/batman-noir-black-mirror-hardcover

Another vote for Wytches from me, a great horror comic.
Been waiting a while for volume 2 to start...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 July, 2016, 01:01:47 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 26 July, 2016, 10:43:02 AM
Nobody else pick up the first issue of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Black Hammer? Spoiler-free review: it's great.

Its waiting for me in my nerd shop - hope to make it there tomorrow or Thursday - very much looking forward to it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 July, 2016, 01:48:00 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 26 July, 2016, 01:01:47 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 26 July, 2016, 10:43:02 AM
Nobody else pick up the first issue of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Black Hammer? Spoiler-free review: it's great.

Its waiting for me in my nerd shop - hope to make it there tomorrow or Thursday - very much looking forward to it.
Ditto, missed it last week but damned if i'm going to miss it again!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 27 July, 2016, 12:54:05 AM
Black Hammer crept up on me, but looks so tempting it's now on order. Ta.

While I'm enjoying Unfollow, its monthly format and cleverness is contriving to make me miss things. I think, anyway. A binge later will help.

Not so with The Maxx !!! Issues feel like the self-contained deranged rantings of a lunatic genius and if there's a grand plot to appreciate it hardly seems to matter. My favourite comic. Just 2 issues to go ? ... sad face...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 August, 2016, 09:49:33 PM
Read my latest haul while away and not sure I'LL find time to share my thoughts. I did also us the break to re-read Kennel Block Blues after adoring the first issue and the  kinda losing it a little after that. Well glad to report that read as one it really holds up. Okay so it never quite gets back that initial amazing originality the first issue has, simply by virtue of not being the first time you read some thing like this BUT holds up across its 4 issue run well.

I apologise for my luck warm reviews of issues 2-4 and I implore you all to get the trade whenever you can.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 15 August, 2016, 09:27:42 PM
Ye all got the new Cam Kennedy Battle collection that is out right now, right?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 15 August, 2016, 09:46:11 PM
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 15 August, 2016, 09:27:42 PM
Ye all got the new Cam Kennedy Battle collection that is out right now, right?

Thought it was out next week? Has it reached the shelves already?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 August, 2016, 09:52:51 PM
Forgotten all about that. Very exciting.As as discussed elsewhere next Johnny Red is claiming to be out in a few weeks... we'll see.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Ancient Otter on 15 August, 2016, 10:11:39 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 15 August, 2016, 09:46:11 PM
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 15 August, 2016, 09:27:42 PM
Ye all got the new Cam Kennedy Battle collection that is out right now, right?

Thought it was out next week? Has it reached the shelves already?

Arrived for me in my local bookshop in Friday.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 16 August, 2016, 07:16:25 PM
Quote from: Ancient Otter on 15 August, 2016, 10:11:39 PM
Arrived for me in my local bookshop in Friday.

Great - I'm glad it did indeed get published. Fingers crossed for future volumes of 'Battle Classics'.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 17 August, 2016, 12:10:05 AM
Stray Bullets and She-Wolf winning the monthlies for me atm.. apparently these sell zilch however so what do I know about popular comics...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 August, 2016, 09:30:54 PM
Been a while since going on holiday made me skip a haul and then I was three weeks getting to my nerd shop. Did you miss me, were you sorry I was gone...

...did you even... gulp... notice... I note a lack of wailing and gnashing of teeth... you lot don't know how good ya got it having me witter anyway about comics you really don't. Well rather than take the hint or follow that time honoured path of stomping off in a huff I'll carry on in the naively optimistic way I do.

We have a couple of beginning this haul. War Stories 19 sees this book return after a break (I did wonder whether it was cancelled) and while I see the break hasn't shaken off Mr Aira, Mr Ennis seems to have brought his a game for this one. As have the reliable team of Brubaker and Phillips who with Kill or be Killed 1 seem to maining their form. Very nice, interesting and well observed opening.

After number ones we of course have number 2s and this haul there seems to be a host of um Hillbilly and Black Hammer 2 are both just as good if not better than their fine openers. Kong of Skull Island 2 has some storytelling issues, which I think are more to do with the script that Magno's glorious art but even so is immense fun. As is the bonkers but brilliant The Flintstones 2, quite what this book thinks it is I have no idea but its very funny and I think smarter than we know?

After ones and two we get endings and there's a few of those as well. The first is a disappointing surprise Hip Hop Family Tree 12 marks the end of this series - such a shame as I assumed it was going to go on a while longer at least and cover the next of the graphic novels. Alas no and have to say feel a little robbed at that. Hey ho. Johnny Red 8 ends this series well, now back to the hardcovers if you will Titan! Klaus 7 ends this series... well I'll give it a re-read but the most disappointing GMozz I've read in a long time. Black Road 5 end the first arc of this series with a nice turn of events.

Elsewhere we have good issues of good series Cinema Purgatorio 4, Paper Girls 8, Unfollow 10 (though not mad on the art change), Sex 30, James Bond 8, The Maxx 34. All great, nothing quite stands out enough to claim top spot... that might actually go to either Black Hammer or Hillbilly come to think of it.... I'll let you decide.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 August, 2016, 10:23:31 PM
Coming off my high of really enjoying Superwoman #1, I decided to give Detective Comics a shot, as I kind of like its ensemble cast of all the Bat-characters it has going on. First two issues are pretty good, though a little low on the action. Good character banter though. I learned two interesting things while reading it, A) 'EVERYONE' seems to know Bruce Wayne is Batman (which I'm okay with). And B) the reason Spoiler is called 'Spoiler' is because she always ruins the badguy's plan's ending. *facepalm*


Oddly enough, I'm also kind of interested in the first arc of Batman. This is weird because I kind of hate Batman.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 August, 2016, 06:53:08 AM
I must admit I'm a little surprised by my complete absence of DC titles following Rebirth. While I didn't expect it to in anyway shape or from match my giddy excitment towards Nu52 over the intervening five years I've changed my reading habits a lot and have realised, while I adore a number of the DC runs I have, I have the stories I want for almost all the main characters I like and so can let it lie. I really thought I'd try Wonder Woman as that has a great team. Thought I'd give Dan Abnett's Aquaman a go as I don't have an Aquaman run I really like and I didn't. Possibly the reason is this twice a month thing, possibly its just the seperation of time has removed my connection from the characters.

Good to hear some of the titles are working though and who knows maybe one day I'll check something out (is anyone reading Aquaman). Everyone should have a Batman run in there collection though, interested to hear what it is about this launch that's caught your imagination Adventurer?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 21 August, 2016, 08:12:57 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 20 August, 2016, 09:30:54 PM
Johnny Red 8 ends this series well, now back to the hardcovers if you will Titan!

Volume 4 has been re-listed on Amazon with a September release date. Fingers, toes, legs, wires all crossed!  Also hoping that the next Battle Classics with Fighting Mann is released this week as scheduled.  War Dog I can take or leave but Cam in Vietnam?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 August, 2016, 12:11:51 PM
Oh man oh boy, it's been nearly a month since I posted a pull list overview here, hang on, let me cobble something together...

Quote from: Colin_YNWAJohnny Red 8 ends this series well, now back to the hardcovers if you will Titan!

...I WILL briefly cover this now, it was rather bloody phenomenal wasn't it? OK, maybe it never quite hit the heights the first issue did but my god, if it wasn't one of my highlights over the last year i'd be surprised, it's just good old fashioned FUN war comics and has me thoroughly excited to check out the HC's of the 'ol Battle Pictures Weekly run, which I really SHOULD have read by now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 21 August, 2016, 01:55:19 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 August, 2016, 10:23:31 PMAnd B) the reason Spoiler is called 'Spoiler' is because she always ruins the badguy's plan's ending. *facepalm*

I blame the CW.
Spoiler debuted in the early 1990s long before the term "spoiler" took on its contemporary meaning in culture as an annoying catchphrase for one of Doctor Who's worst characters.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 August, 2016, 02:51:58 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 August, 2016, 06:53:08 AM
Good to hear some of the titles are working though and who knows maybe one day I'll check something out (is anyone reading Aquaman). Everyone should have a Batman run in there collection though, interested to hear what it is about this launch that's caught your imagination Adventurer?

Honestly? Because it's a Bat-Team book and I like Batwoman and Spoiler. And also they're trying to make Clayface a crime fighter.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 August, 2016, 02:54:19 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 21 August, 2016, 02:51:58 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 August, 2016, 06:53:08 AM
Good to hear some of the titles are working though and who knows maybe one day I'll check something out (is anyone reading Aquaman). Everyone should have a Batman run in there collection though, interested to hear what it is about this launch that's caught your imagination Adventurer?

Honestly? Because it's a Bat-Team book and I like Batwoman and Spoiler. And also they're trying to make Clayface a crime fighter.
Oh, so like in the 2005 The Batman tv series? Interesting, as that was one of the best elements of that series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 August, 2016, 03:29:51 PM
Cool, which Clayface, last time I checked* there was like 4 of the buggers!

*Mind by last time I'm referencing Grant and Breyfogle's glorious Clayfaces story!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 August, 2016, 06:05:25 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 21 August, 2016, 03:29:51 PM
Cool, which Clayface, last time I checked* there was like 4 of the buggers!

*Mind by last time I'm referencing Grant and Breyfogle's glorious Clayfaces story!

It appears to be the original Basil Karlo actor version.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 23 August, 2016, 03:31:12 AM
Aquamans okay
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 27 August, 2016, 12:36:42 AM
Noticing the silly number of "Black ..." books on the pile, I tackled them together...

Black Widow 6
Bit of a downturn from excellent earlier issues, but with Waid/Samnee it's still quality comics.

Black Science 22,23
Onto the next arc, and Remender's banging-on-about-family continues. So far, so repetitive. Another dimension and Grant's daughter is a princess this time, but doesn't appreciate the family reunion. That aside, the epic art is still in evidence and enough happens to keep the tale rattling along. I'll keep reading for now, but the similarities with Low are clear - and don't know how I'll feel about the imminent Seven To Eternity, will it be any different?

Black Hood 6
A guest issue drawn by Chaykin  :) Tale did little for me (Judge Dredd's Swierczynski), so that's that. Meanwhile, Chaykin's Midnight of the Soul is 3 issues in and ticks all the boxes - but nothing you wouldn't expect in HC and everything you would. Stylish.

The Black Monday Murders 1
Reads a bit like Hickman's (other title) East of West but rooted in the real world of financial... well, not quite conspiracy, it's beyond that...! Nicely coloured and great realistic art, dark but never confusing. Extra-long issue 1 has me hooked.

Black Hammer 1,2
Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston working wonders, soapy and engaging take on ex(iled) superheroes. Ormston's art was the highlight of Bodies for me, it's even better here. A bit Ridgway, bit Dowling and even Willsher now too in facial expressions. Add great characterisation across an interesting cast, and this book should do really well.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 August, 2016, 06:31:42 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 27 August, 2016, 12:36:42 AM
Noticing the silly number of "Black ..." books on the pile, I tackled them together...

No Black Road then - you should be reading that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 27 August, 2016, 07:23:46 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 27 August, 2016, 06:31:42 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 27 August, 2016, 12:36:42 AM
Noticing the silly number of "Black ..." books on the pile, I tackled them together...

No Black Road then - you should be reading that.

Yes Sir right away Sir!  :)

Maybe someone else has mentioned it, but Dean Ormston's recovery from serious illness described in Black Hammer 2 came as a shock. Comic book artists have it tough enough (it seems), hope this sells by the bucketload.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 27 August, 2016, 11:44:13 PM
It ought to. This is the best work Ormston's done, and that's not faint praise. I've had Black Hammer 2 since Monday and I'm holding off even opening it until I have secured  a decent chunk of quiet relaxed time* to fully savour a read. I don't do that very often.



*Just finishing my thirteenth day without a break, one more day to go to until I get Monday off, then 11 more days til the next break. Profitable madness, but not conducive to comic appreciation.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 August, 2016, 11:16:44 AM
Well heres my belated round up of the last month....part one of....I dunno, a few?...

Anyhow, i'll throw in my praise for Black Hammer #1 and #2, because they ARE fucking good comics, brilliantly good comics. I really adore is kind of take on the cape genre, a strangely unreal, almost dark horror attitude to the silver age asthetic. Delightful! Equally delightful is Invincible #130 which provides a real catch 22 dilema, and an undeniable feeling that SOMETHING is going to go very wrong. One of the best comics on the stands right now, sorry to hearthats it's ending soon(ish).

I've already doffed my hat to Johnny Red #8, and on reread my evaluation are just confirmed, it's a bloody brilliant war comic. More please! And my my, Rob Williams is doing a number in Unfollow #10, despite an odd change in artist i'm still bowled over by this series, simply magnificent stuff. And another series that co tinues to go from strength to strength is Doctor Who 11th s.2 #12, which is simply magnificent stuff. It's just good old fashioned Who and as a dire hard fan i'm delighted to see this continue gor another run.

Meanwhile, in the Weekly Shonen Jump #34-37, everything is par for the cour....oh who am I kidding, NISEKOI IS DEAD YYYYYEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSS!!!!!!!! Oh, and Bleach ended as well, in possibly the biggest hatchet job of a finale since Lobster Random. It was bad, really bad! Thank god for Toriko actually doing a conclusion as well as could be done in the present time frame or else I might have lost all hope!

Finally, for now, The Maxx #34, the penultimate issue. It's first half ties neatly into a prior one but leaves the meaning of #33 ultimately unadressed, hopefully keith can wrap all the plot threads up nicely in 22 pages next month, and I can look at The Maxx for just what it was, a delightful roller coaster ride of madness.

The rest is to follow!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 August, 2016, 08:05:18 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 30 June, 2016, 09:40:39 AM
Unfortunately, I can never just be happy about something though so, in contrast, the first volume of Hickman's Manhattan Projects was in the same bundle and it was dreadful.

Quote from: Fungus on 30 June, 2016, 09:59:52 AM
Curiously, I also gave Manhattan Projects vol. 1 a try recently - it was in the library, a no-brainer - and it didn't click for me. I admire Hickman's ambition, even if it sometime misses the mark.

Well have to say I'm with you both. In theory I should love this but just tried to get through the first 10 issues from the Humble Bundle we all got (I think) and its just not clicking and after 6 issues I can't be fussed to read any more. Such a shame but it has a real disconnect. I think its to do with the fact there's all this weird and gloriously interesting stuff happening but there's no one to ground it and no sense that its trying to address and explain the things I'd like to delve into a little more because of that. Its seem very satisfied with some interesting, if not earth shattering storytelling technics. It seems to be very satisfied with some interesting but not earth shattering ideas and themes.

Its not as smart as I think it is and I find both story and art to be a little jarring.

Shame as I say I think I should be loving this. Its like a 2000ad story that's got a little too big for its boots without a genius like John Smith to justify it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 August, 2016, 11:55:12 PM
I was a fan of Manhattan Projects for a while, I thought it was brilliantly mental. And managed to not really fall into the usual Hickman trap of taking real world 'conspiracies' so seriously. (seriously, if you want to see some tin foil hat nonsense, check out his Nightly News or Pax Romana books. Oof) Instead distilling the idea of conspiracies through the lens of something bonkers and out there. World wide conspiracies make more sense when unrealistic super science is involved.

I did eventually drop Manhattan Projects when it became a series of mini-series, but I still read Hickman's East of West. And I enjoyed Red Mass for Mars and The Red Wing
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 30 August, 2016, 08:05:32 AM
All that said, The Black Monday Murders is a good romp and I'd recommend it. He's definitely still the Conspiracy Guy though  :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 30 August, 2016, 08:44:22 AM
Well sorry for the delay chaps, but heres the rest of that catch up...

Of the many manga series i'm reading right now, the one i'm stock piling is Ultraman, now at 5 volumes in length (and a reread of the first volume is in order) I think it's time I dived in there and seen what the deal is, as unlike Godzilla and Gamera, i'm notall that clued up on the Ultraman franchise. In contrast to this, Saga #37 heralds the glorious return for the series as it enters it's first war arc. Promises to be truly good stuff for one of my most polerising titles in my pull list.

Elsewhere, Groo Frey of the Gods #2 and Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy #3 continue to be superb additions to already fantastic series, with the new Groo maxi shaping uo nicely. Maybe not Usagi Yojimbo nicely, but still very good indeed. Savage Dragon #215 is a fantastic finale to the present story line with a punch drunk mad cliffhanger, and a cracking back up strip to boot thats apparently becoming it's own ongoing series called Aquaria, will have to keep an eye out for that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 September, 2016, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 30 August, 2016, 08:44:22 AM
Saga #37 heralds the glorious return for the series as it enters it's first war arc. Promises to be truly good stuff for one of my most polerising titles in my pull list.

Is Saga polarising? I think most people, the vast majority love it don't they. I enjoy it but don't think its the bees knees as a lot do and hence I find I'm more critical of it than is possibly fair, mainly as I seek to understand the absolute love of so many.

ANYWAY in more important (i.e. self important) news I got a double boon this morning as Corto Maltese - The Ethiopian AND Bacchus Omnibus 2 were waiting for me when I returned home. Both will get a cheeky boost up the reading list (if you'll excuse the euphemism).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 September, 2016, 10:45:01 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 01 September, 2016, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 30 August, 2016, 08:44:22 AM
Saga #37 heralds the glorious return for the series as it enters it's first war arc. Promises to be truly good stuff for one of my most polerising titles in my pull list.

Is Saga polarising? I think most people, the vast majority love it don't they. I enjoy it but don't think its the bees knees as a lot do and hence I find I'm more critical of it than is possibly fair, mainly as I seek to understand the absolute love of so many.
I was more referring to my own personal back and forth with the title, my battle of extremes between adoring it unreservedly and loathing it's very being. It's most certainly an odd relationship for a comic I refuse to boot off of my pull list, but at times I do find myself outraged by the cheapness of Vaughns shock tactics, sometime bordering on Miller level tripe. But...invariably something will happen in the next few pages that makes me absolutely fall in love with the title again. If ever I could describe a reading experience as a roller coaster, it's the average issue of Saga.

QuoteANYWAY in more important (i.e. self important) news I got a double boon this morning as Corto Maltese - The Ethiopian AND Bacchus Omnibus 2 were waiting for me when I returned home. Both will get a cheeky boost up the reading list (if you'll excuse the euphemism).
Yay and double yay! That means Travelling Man have my copies in as well as the new Dylan Dog book as that was forecast the same release period. It'll have to wait until next payday but my lord is that going to be a lovely stack of books to buy. :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 02 September, 2016, 05:20:17 PM
X men 92 was good yes?

Deaths head was a treat in it yes?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 September, 2016, 09:54:33 PM
Anybody reading Nailbiter?

Just read the 1st trade and its pretty infuriating. See I really enjoyed it, but it was God awful. So many moments that completely pulled me out the story by incredulity. So many 'what the fuck' turn of events, it was just poor. Yet it had a compelling mystery, was a quick simple page turner and really engaging, when I stayed in the story. Art was effective if not mind blowing.

It felt a little like it wanted to be Twin Peaks but just lost sight of how and why that worked (I have no idea if anyone involved has any interest in Twin Peaks, just the feeling I got from it).

Anyway I was just wondering if it sharpens up. I suspect if I see later issues on sale digitally I'll pick them up just to see what happens. Just don't want to hate myself for that as it was pretty poor... just very enjoyable!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dan Banks on 03 September, 2016, 02:10:11 PM
I've read all 4 trades and that's pretty much how it is all the way through. It's that wonderful kind of bad-good.

There is a genuinely brilliant issue in book 2 though where Brian Michael Bendis turns up, in story. Well worth reading!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 September, 2016, 04:54:17 PM
Well if I see them on sale I think I'll pick them up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 September, 2016, 09:32:50 PM
Its been a while since I picked up my comics pile
I got um now so you don't have wait anymore


So yeah busy, busy, busy so its been best part of a month since I got to my nerd shop. Made it at last and got quite a pile, which an exhausted weekend of relaxation at home, with kids back, or starting at school has given me the glorious chance to get through them all already. So sit back, get comfie cos here I go.

Firstly there's a bunch of new of nearly new comics. I'll start with Lake of Fire 1 cos it probably should be last as comic of the haul, so instead I'll put it at the other end. Quite superb start to his series the opening episode of which wouldn't have been out of place as a Cinebook album. A load packed in 44 action packed, gloriously rendered pages of character, scene setting and crusaders fighting aliens. I mean really this is what comics excell at. You know how good this comic is as Resident Alien: The Man with No Name 1 isn't the best new comic I got and this is a bloody fantastic, quiet gem of a comic. Hellblazer 1 isn't in that class. A forced Swampie appearance leds to nice character introductions but little main plot development, yet. I trust this team to turn it around and make this good comics into a great series.

Both Kill or be killed 2 and Kong of Skull Island 3 are new series that I'm already really happy with and these respective issues don't change that at all, great stuff.

Then we get to Hanna Barbera comics, don't ask me how the fuck I ended up getting 3 of these on my pull list. I blame it on Future Quest... but we'll come to that. Anyway thank fuck I tried The Flintstones (3) (based on comments here abouts) its quite gloriously leftfield, but wonderfully fresh and different because of that. Loving this in a way I can't quite explain. Wacky Raceland 3 is losing me a little and is beginning to feel like it should be drawn my Belardinelli, its so chaotic which at first was enchanting and now is getting a little disengaging. Still I think this one only has 6 issue run now so I'll stick with it. Now back to the one comics I was most looking forward to in this series Future Quest 4 Parker and Shaner are a fantastic team, but this comic's early up and downs seem to have made it lose its way and its lost me with it. I'm going to dig out the first 4 issues (the first was so good) and see if it holds up and is worth the effort.

Two other comics are going to benefit with a series re-read Judge Dredd 9 and Doctor Who 11th 2nd 12 are both good comics that I think will be better comics when the series they are part of are read as one to bring all the elements together in sharper focus. Island 10 has similar problems this issue is a bit of a dip in form from the up lift of late. Mainly due to the fact that Pop Gun War which I really like has suffered form the gap and the fact I struggled a little to remember what had happened before. Still this anthology has justified my faith and I hope it mops up the hanging series soon and gets its out put a little better organised, as it will be exactly the series I'm after if it does.

The rest of my haul is great series having great issues. Pretty straightforward stuff really, just good comics. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 10 is fantastically frothy; Cinema Purgatorio 5 terrifically horrific (nice to see Uncle Aln back doing Time Twisters!); Unfollow 11 brutally brilliant (really nice to have Dowling back in art), Sex 31 characteristically character filled; Paper Girls 9 Tremendously tantilising (which of your otherselves would you trust?); Nowhere Men 11 Back to its brilliant best; James Bond 9 perfectly pitched; Lazarus 24 gloriously grounded meladrama.

Seriously if you are not reading any of the comics in that last paragraph you are missing out...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 21 September, 2016, 04:02:50 PM
I was glancing through Lake of Fire while the Missus searched Orbital comics the other day. Looked reet good. I thoroughly enjoyed Dark Ages by Dan Abnett which was somewhat similiar in concept, but ended on a bit of a weird non-climax. Hopefully Lake of Fire will keep up the pace of what I saw in that first issue - will be adding it to my pull list I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 September, 2016, 06:51:21 PM
I presume you've not got to Maxx #35 just yet, Colin old son? Be prepared, it's certainly...something.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 21 September, 2016, 07:03:51 PM
Just to second recommendations for Lake of Fire and Kill or be Killed, both of which are great.

As an aside, I have to swim against the critical tide and say I thought the new Doom Patrol #1 was shit, redolent far more of Pollack than Morrison... you're never going to win if you're going to compete with the sublime GM run -- find something new to do with the book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 21 September, 2016, 07:05:01 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 21 September, 2016, 06:51:21 PM
I presume you've not got to Maxx #35 just yet, Colin old son? Be prepared, it's certainly...something.

Eek! Make mental note to avoid thread for a bit...  :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 September, 2016, 07:07:03 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 21 September, 2016, 07:03:51 PM
As an aside, I have to swim against the critical tide and say I thought the new Doom Patrol #1 was shit, redolent far more of Pollack than Morrison... you're never going to win if you're going to compete with the sublime GM run -- find something new to do with the book.
It's quite OK to have a contrarian opinion. Even if you are wrong. :lol:

But then I think the GM run is over rated though so....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 21 September, 2016, 08:51:36 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 21 September, 2016, 07:03:51 PM
As an aside, I have to swim against the critical tide and say I thought the new Doom Patrol #1 was shit, redolent far more of Pollack than Morrison.

For what it's worth, I can't say I was particularly impressed by it on first reading either - rather than feeling like I was being drawn into a chaotic world of weirdness and catastrophe a la GM's DP, I found it slightly annoying and self-satisfied. I will read it again though to make sure. I've never read any of Way's other writing - I really don't like his band, and rightly or wrongly, that's always put me off - but I may still give the Cave Carson title a go.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 September, 2016, 09:31:27 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 21 September, 2016, 06:51:21 PM
I presume you've not got to Maxx #35 just yet, Colin old son? Be prepared, it's certainly...something.

Could it be anything but? Can't wait to read it, then at some point tackle the series as a whole. What an astonishing comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 22 September, 2016, 10:06:53 AM
My biggest new-comics haul in many years!

In addition to the Prog and Meg, Black Hammer 3, Knights of the Dinner Table 235 and Britannia 1 from Milligan, which looks to be more Lovecraftian Porno Romans, and thus right up my cardo maximus.

That said, all I've had time to read is the Prog.  And how that rather ugly Jerusalem slipcase tugged at me, but €30 was a bit much in a busy comics-buying week.  Next week, Alan, I promise... I've waited so many years to read this, another week won't kill me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 September, 2016, 09:26:34 PM
Strangely I'm passing on Britannia would be right up my street I'd have thought. I think its the Lovecraftian stuff that's out me off. Let Romans be Romans I say!

Very interested to hear what people think about it though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 23 September, 2016, 08:07:11 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 22 September, 2016, 09:26:34 PM
Strangely I'm passing on Britannia would be right up my street I'd have thought. I think its the Lovecraftian stuff that's out me off. Let Romans be Romans I say!

Very interested to hear what people think about it though.
Conversely, I once again let my historic affection for Milligan overrule recent experience and bought this knowing nothing of it's Cthulhuish backdrop and I really enjoyed it.

Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 21 September, 2016, 07:03:51 PM
As an aside, I have to swim against the critical tide and say I thought the new Doom Patrol #1 was shit, redolent far more of Pollack than Morrison... you're never going to win if you're going to compete with the sublime GM run -- find something new to do with the book.
I wasn't aware of the critical opinion but picked this up on a whim as I'd seen Rob Williams singing its praises and that one volume of Umbrella Academy I read that one time was way better than I would ever have believed anything written by that one guy from out of My Chemical Romance could ever be.

I loved it. It's very obviously cribbing from Morrison's Doom Patrol in both tone and - even more blatantly - structure. Crucially, however, there are significantly worse things to copy and it was just a tonne of funne. It may well get wearing over the long haul but I'm in for the first few at least.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 23 September, 2016, 11:10:20 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 22 September, 2016, 09:26:34 PM
Strangely I'm passing on Britannia would be right up my street I'd have thought. I think its the Lovecraftian stuff that's out me off. Let Romans be Romans I say!

Very interested to hear what people think about it though.

Having actually read it now, the dark-goddy stuff isn't specifically Lovecraftian, just yer basic formless horrors of the underworld. 

As to the rest: the protagonist is Marcus Didius Falco by way of Lucius Vorenus and, errr, Aquila; the otherwise very lovely art has that BD-album steroidal-males thing going on, and the style of dialogue Milligan plumps for is neither cod-ancient nor snappy-modern but a sort of casual mix of the two that sets my teeth on edge. 

But I did like the whole thing rather a lot, and will be getting it again. 

One day Nero is going to be re-appraised by writers of popular fiction as the great cultural visionary and peacemaker he was.  But this is not that day. 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 23 September, 2016, 07:12:31 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 22 September, 2016, 10:06:53 AM
And how that rather ugly Jerusalem slipcase tugged at me, but €30 was a bit much in a busy comics-buying week.  Next week, Alan, I promise... I've waited so many years to read this, another week won't kill me.

The single edition has been sitting untouched on my coffee table since Monday.
It's an intimidating monolith.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 23 September, 2016, 07:37:50 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 23 September, 2016, 07:12:31 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 22 September, 2016, 10:06:53 AM
And how that rather ugly Jerusalem slipcase tugged at me, but €30 was a bit much in a busy comics-buying week.  Next week, Alan, I promise... I've waited so many years to read this, another week won't kill me.

The single edition has been sitting untouched on my coffee table since Monday.
It's an intimidating monolith.

Hmm, I hadn't thought about that. I had been thinking of going for the single volume edition to nestle in beside my hardback Voice of the Fire, because the three-book version looks, well, very print-on-demand.  But dragging the big boy on the Luas every day (for potentially two years) seems even less appealing...


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 23 September, 2016, 08:43:22 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 23 September, 2016, 07:12:31 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 22 September, 2016, 10:06:53 AM
And how that rather ugly Jerusalem slipcase tugged at me, but €30 was a bit much in a busy comics-buying week.

The single edition has been sitting untouched on my coffee table since Monday


ME LAST MONTH: I'll pre-order it, so I'll be sure to receive a copy just as soon as it's available

QuoteArriving 4 Nov - 7 Nov
Not yet dispatched


Cancelled it and ordered the big boy instead. Thanks, lads.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 23 September, 2016, 08:53:28 PM
Imagine a better world where Alan himself reads, sorry, performs, no wait, intones the audiobook version.  That much basso profundo in one place...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 23 September, 2016, 09:08:14 PM
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Simulate the effect of Alan Moore narrating his stream of consciousness gobbledygook by setting your mp3 player to half speed and putting some Pam Ayres on shuffle.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JOE SOAP on 23 September, 2016, 09:13:11 PM


Three hardbacks would've been ideal; I've been weighing it with one-handed trepidation for 2 weeks.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 23 September, 2016, 10:04:52 PM
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Suit yersels, but I'm starting a discussion thread about it here on Monday night*.



* The discussion thread, which is for people who have read (some of) the book and want to discuss it, will be clearly marked SPOILERS. It will contain information about stuff that happens in the book, maybe even AN IMAGE OF THE COVER, in a deliberate ploy to trick people who haven't read the book into looking at the SPOILER MARKED review thread and RUINING EVERYTHING, FOREVER!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 24 September, 2016, 03:26:23 AM
Reading material for the week...

Savage Dragon Archives 4
BLAME! Master Edition Book 1
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 28 September, 2016, 12:42:11 PM
Seven to Eternity #1 sets up an intriguing sci-fi/fantasy premise and has some outstanding art. It would be a good fit for the galaxy's greatest comic. I think I'll be keeping up with this one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 28 September, 2016, 02:07:34 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 28 September, 2016, 12:42:11 PM
Seven to Eternity #1 sets up an intriguing sci-fi/fantasy premise and has some outstanding art. It would be a good fit for the galaxy's greatest comic. I think I'll be keeping up with this one.

Hope so, I pick up Remender's (non-Big Two) books and although they do share themes up to a point, are often great fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 28 September, 2016, 03:07:00 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 28 September, 2016, 02:07:34 PM
Hope so, I pick up Remender's (non-Big Two) books and although they do share themes up to a point, are often great fun.

I have to agree with that. I'm a particular fan of the brilliantly insane Low.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 September, 2016, 04:34:18 AM
Used the ComiXology Vertigo sale to give Everafter (the new Fables spin-off) and Doom Patrol a try.

Everafter is surprisingly good. Fills that Fables hole I've been missing, its a magic super-spy thing in a post conclusion-to-fables world. I dig it.

Doom Patrol is freaking MENTAL, in the best way. And GORGEOUS. 2000 AD fans, get on this book asap. The preview of Shade the Changing Girl in the back suggests that might be a book worth watching too.


I also bought the complete* Top 10, so that'll be a fun reread. Though... I suppose I should have bought something I haven't read entirely already. Like Promethea.

*no SMAX or Forty-Niners though.
edit: weird, Top 10 is considered Vertigo. But LoEG, Tom Strong, & Promethea are concidered main line DC, and not part of the sale.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 September, 2016, 06:39:31 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 30 September, 2016, 04:34:18 AM
Used the ComiXology Vertigo sale to give Everafter (the new Fables spin-off) and Doom Patrol a try.


Hold on Vertigo Sale, where, what, few things I'd like to pick up there, has it gone - damnit!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 September, 2016, 07:03:15 AM
It's a promo code sale ('Vertigo' At checkout) I think goes till the 30th, not sure what time it ends. It's still active right now, I know that.  Keep in mind I'm in the US and I'm not sure if UK and US store fronts are identical in terms of sales promotions.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2016, 09:21:49 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 30 September, 2016, 04:34:18 AM
weird, Top 10 is considered Vertigo. But LoEG, Tom Strong, & Promethea are concidered main line DC, and not part of the sale.

I still consider them all 'America's Best Comics'.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 October, 2016, 09:07:54 PM
Slowly and sleepily going through my haul but I'm going to make a special stop here to mention The Maxx 35. My God this series has been something very, very special. If I'm honest I'm not sure what that something is, and I know there's a LOT more for me to unpick the ideas held within the series but more clues are given, it might even give us all we need to know but we'll see.

I'm really looking forward to re-reading this series time and again and suspect that each time I do I'll get more and more from it and I think this might well be the ending it absolutely deserved. Damn I'll miss this series but at the same time I so glad it has an ending and I'm at it so I can start right from the start again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 October, 2016, 09:10:22 PM
Elsewhere in my haul other series are beginning to feel like they will be well served by a re-read. Two I've alluded to before, Judge Dredd 10 and Doctor Who 12.2.13 continue to entertain in singles while screaming for a re-read to get it right. Similarly Invisible Republic 11, the series isn't served well by the delays it has (not as bad as some) but I'm happy to have it whenever and I can always go back and re-read to get my head back around things. Very tempted to do that. As I am with Wacky Raceland 4, but I'm more afraid that will be revealed as pap rather than twisted gold?

In new things Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes 1 finds a fascinating way to pull these to distant cousins together. I'm not sure they should be doing what their doing together but what the heck after its pulled the stunts it has to sneak me in to watch I'll stick around and find out if it fun or frightful. Lake of Fire 2 is just superb... well okay the Brother Arnaud is a bit of a rancid cliche but that aside great, great stuff and moving so fast! Unlike the dreamy pace of Black Hammer 3 which is weaving quite a beautiful complex tapestry. Love this comic.

Island 11 continues to fascinate and Ancester might be the best thing that anathology has finished to date, looking forward to dripping myself into that one again and Mirenda looks to be very engaging and intriguing. This is comics I would otherwise never see so for that I'm grateful I learnt to appreciate this collection of disperate, ill timed stories.

That leaves use with Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 11 which shows again why I'm so pleased Marvel is being so patient with this comic. Maybe it sells by the bucket in trade, maybe it has friends in high places, who know but whatever is keeping it ariund should be thanked, Wonderful series.

Book of the haul though (well if it isn't Black Hammer 3 actually) is Hillbilly 3. So happy I caught wind of these comic and jumped on board. It looks simply stunning, but then its Eric Powell so ya know. Its also quite magnificent, done in one delights. Its format does make me wonder how long its legs are to sustain in the long term... but then I remember it has the best conversation between a bear and the fish its about to eat I've ever read / seen in any medium and I just relax and love it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 October, 2016, 09:41:16 PM
Its all gone quiet over here
Its all gone quiet over here
all gone quiet
all gone quiet
Well it would be quiet if I'd not got and read me comic... over here...


And alas we have to start with bad news. Future Quest 5 marks the end of my time with this comic. The only title I was interested in from DCs Hanna Barbera line, due to a wonderful creative team, has got to go. A re-read of the first 4 issues and this months title just show this is far to fragmented a title to hold my interest. Such a shame and a great example of the situation of a fantastic first issue quickly falling out of grace.

So I'm very happy that a Hanna Barbera comic I have no interest in Flintstones 4 continues to one of the most bizarre off the wall and fun comics out there. I owe a thanks to you lot here for turning me onto it.

Hellblazer 2 sees this comic, another one I've only got due to a fantastic creative team floundering. It not bad, in fact its quiet good, but in this age of a plunging pound and sky high comic prices is that enough. This comic is on a final warning.

Elsewhere all is well in the world of Colin's comics. Given the quiet here I'll not labour the point too much but. James Bond 10 is 00thrilling. Ragnarok 10 is so good it justifies its eye watering $4.99 (ouch) price tag. Paper Girls 10 (what a lot of 10s this month!) ends the arc in fine style. Autumnlands 13 is barkin' brill, Lazarus 25 has rollocking revalations for it led and Sex 32 continues to thrust its characters into intriguing places. Resident Alien 2 builds this series quiet wonder, while pushing things towards impending excitment. Cinema Purgatorio is still 4/5, almost like a good Prog in fact. Kill or be Killed 3 just proves little is as good as Brubaker and Phillips, they just keep hitting it out the park, time after time and this series is no exception.

I could have given book of the haul to any of those and it probably should go to Flintstones 4, but its so off centre there's still a bit of me that thinks it could be rubbish and I'm too dazzled by its oddness. So this haul I going with the explosive Unfollow 12, cos man this series is something and this one does rather blow things out the wat.... air.

Talk about comics people. Its why we're here and as I keep telling ya there's so many worth talking about here.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 October, 2016, 07:20:54 PM
Ayyeee well it's about time I brushed off my pull list synopsis. It's a bloody long list so, here goes...'Cough, crinkling of paper'

I believe Colin best summed up my views on both Maxx #35 and Hillbilly #3, what absolute cracking comics both by two of the masters if the genre. And though I shall miss Maxx terribley, it's quircky and utterly fearless attitude to genre trope bunking and sumptous art work i'm eagerly latching onto Hillbilly as my new The Goon funny book. Brilliant stuff!

Crossover time! Todd Mcfarlone and Erik Larsen bring Savage Dragon #216 and Spawn #266 together as two halfs of a story. Well, two quarters actually. The crossover event started in Spawn #265 and will cocnlude in Savage Dragon #217, which i'm eagerly awaiting right now. Sadly #266 marks the end of Larsens run on Spawn and so I bow out of this particular title, as fun as my all too short time with it has been. But damn does Mcfarlone like his text boxes...

Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy #4 wnds the series on a bit of a fizzle rather than a bang, but maybe it'll work better on a reread as it was very charming on the whole. Unfollow #11 and #12 continue to be just about the pick of the bunch. Best comic on the stands right now, go pick them up kids! Dept H #6 continues the martime Dagon adventure series in fine form and is brilliant pop corn enteainment with wonderful, murky art. Good stuff!

Doom Patrol #1 and #2 are the best DC books i've read in years! Utterly wonderful renditions of the classic characters, brilliantly rendered and utterly unique. If the rest of the DC/Vertigo line is like this I might have to check out some more...And it's not often I disagree with Colin, but Future Quest #4 and #5 are really doing it for me. Classic adventure comics in the mould of Johnny Quest, wonderful! Cinema Purgatorio #5 and #6 continue to be some of the best anthologies on the market, as is Weekly Shonen Jump #43 to #46, as two new series join the line up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 October, 2016, 09:14:10 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 17 October, 2016, 07:20:54 PM

Doom Patrol #1 and #2 are the best DC books i've read in years! Utterly wonderful renditions of the classic characters, brilliantly rendered and utterly unique. If the rest of the DC/Vertigo line is like this I might have to check out some more...

Hearing so many good things about this title and for some reason still not interested. Read so many interations and to be honest the only one I can see myself returning to is the original run by Arnold Drake. I even didn't get on with the Morrison run, which I know is hailed. Put the Giffen run up for sale after a re-read, other version haven't even got that far. Think I'm just burnt out on the characters... which is a shame as it sounds like I'm missing out here!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 October, 2016, 09:18:51 PM
#2 has Flex Mentallo in it. If that doesn't get you to read I don't know what will!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 17 October, 2016, 10:17:14 PM
Doom Patrol 1 was fantastic, yet to pick up #2. Like everything about it, the charm, quirkiness, pristine art, good vibes of it all. With less surety I gave Shade The Changing Girl 1 a try. Didn't really get on with Milligan's run (yet to finish those, you'll be horrified to know), but this has me hooked for the time being at least. It's slippery to contend with at the outset then ends with a flourish that pulls things together nicely. I'll be trying the other Young Animal titles at this rate.

Otherwise, yet to pick up Maxx 35 and continuing to love Sheriff of Babylon and The Vision. Off the top of my head, Hadrian's Wall 1 is on the pile and looking forward to that. Lots of new titles knocking about currently.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 17 October, 2016, 11:01:43 PM
A whopping four titles make this a very big week for me. Weavers #6 finishes in a very similar fashion to Spurrier's other series from this year. With some unguessable twists based on the logic of the story world itself which just about make sense on that level.

I've been hot and cold on the series but  Unfollow #12 wraps up this second arc in fine style and invites a reread of the story so far. We have a pretty big shake-up to the status quo and various parties striking out in new directions in the aftermath. The magic realist elements (but mostly the invisible, talking leopard) are a pretty neat way of making some of the more unlikely developments, such as Dave's new status as mafia boss, seem less jarring.

After loving the first issue so much, Doom Patrol #2 was a crushing disappointment. Joyful lunacy replaced with leaden box-ticking. I think I still owe it to the team to keep on reading this first story but I'm a lot less enthusiastic about the prospect now.

Pick of the bunch would have to be Britannia #2. More shady goings on in Roman Britain.

Quote from: Fungus on 17 October, 2016, 10:17:14 PM
With less surety I gave Shade The Changing Girl 1 a try. Didn't really get on with Milligan's run (yet to finish those, you'll be horrified to know)
Wasn't sure whether to pick this up of not. To be honest, if Milligan's Shade had finished with #50 it would be the best comic ever published by an American company.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 20 October, 2016, 12:06:39 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 17 October, 2016, 10:17:14 PM
Doom Patrol 1 was fantastic, yet to pick up #2. Like everything about it, the charm, quirkiness, pristine art, good vibes of it all.

I was a bit sceptical about this, since post-Morrison Doom Patrol comics have been "patchy" to be polite, but was sucked in by the wonderful Velvet Underground & Nico-esque cover. A good first issue!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheridan on 27 October, 2016, 12:27:42 AM
They're not newly released, but I've put 'em here anyway.

I spent my birthday money today.  Should have spent it last week, but I completely failed to take my money to the comic shop with me, so it was delayed by one week.

Thanks in part to recommendations previously posted on this very forum, I'm now the proud owner of:

I was on the lookout for Lumber Janes (https://goo.gl/ZsISpw), but they didn't have the first volume so I went for the Graveyard Book instead.  Only when I got home that I found out there was more than one volume of that as well, and I'd just bought volume 2.  Oh, well, there's always christmas money!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 27 October, 2016, 12:01:25 PM
Caught up on my BPRD over the weekend. Good grud, the end of the world seems like it will never end. I miss Abe and Hellboy... feels like the team should be together here at the last. But never mind that, every issue is still great. Dark, wonderful stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 October, 2016, 01:06:56 PM
Well, err, I will be updating the threat later with this weeks haul but I just want to take a brief moment to state the obvious.

Naoki Urasawa's PLUTO is a bit fucking brilliant, ain't it?! Like really, really stupendously "How does he think of this stuff?" brilliant. Just...wow. Urasawa man.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 27 October, 2016, 01:11:28 PM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 17 October, 2016, 11:01:43 PM
A whopping four titles make this a very big week for me. Weavers #6 finishes in a very similar fashion to Spurrier's other series from this year. With some unguessable twists based on the logic of the story world itself which just about make sense on that level.

Can I belatedly ask how you got on with the lettering in Weavers? I'm not fishing for a compliment — a number of reviews have specifically said that they found the lettering hard to read (the various devices/styles are all in Si's script, BTW) and I'm just trying to get some sense of the reaction from 'normal' readers so I know whether to push back if I'm asked to do something like this again...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 October, 2016, 09:26:33 AM
Two new(ish) Deerhoof records and the chance to read my latest comics haul. Its been a long time since Saturday mornings have been this good!

And what a comic haul its been. Now where to start. Well how about the ever controvesial Judge Dredd-Mega City Zero 11, a comics I still enjoy immensely on its own terms. This issue provides a fantastic insight into the origins of our mystery. Wacky Raceland 5 also gets us to an understanding just as we hurtal towards an all too soon conclusion. Shame this issue shows how given time and space this comic could have been something a little special. Doctor Who 11th 2nd 14 (oh my gosh) also starts to give its secrets away, alas there's a LOT of technobabble in this one. I suspect it will hold up a lot better on re-read but as it starts it does what the telly show so often has in its weaker moment, still a strong thread of a good story here to make me want to go back and re-read when the chance presents itself.

Elsewhere the only problems we have in the haul are art related. in War Stories 20 Thomas Aira seems to be trying hard to do a great story justice. Alas he's still a long way from there. While Kong of Skull Island 4 is great except for some poor storytelling which keep pulling me out to check what was what. We're a well served by great apes and dinosaurs stories at the moment as the MAGNIFICENT Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes 2 continues to defly the odds against it to be a simply fantastic comic that makes its disparate parts make sense. Superb and would be comic of the haul except for... well the comic of the haul, which we'll come to. Lake of Fire 3 could also have been comic of the haul in many a haul. This comic continues to be devine and my only beef as I think I said last time is Brother Arnaud is such a bloody cliche. I do wish (hope) they do something a little more creative with him. Small beans in a comic with an army of maruading positives. If you aren't you really should be buying this gem of a comic.

While our two number 12s are quite as good as those last two they are still bloody good. I still delight that Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 12 continues beyond its crazy fun second arcs conclusion. While Invisible Republic 12 continues this grim exploration of a murky political history.

So we have many great comics this time, many of them would storm a normal haul and romp trimuphant at the hauly peak. Alas for them then that this haul they come up against Black Hammer 4. Oh my oh my Black Hammer has been a great series to date but this time it finds a way to get even better. Dean Ormston's glorious art perfectly pitches this incredibly grim and hilarious look at our led family. Smartly balancing character, world building, origins, mystery creating and frankly one of the funniest dinners comics will surely ever see. If there's a better comic out there I'd be amazed. And while if you should be reasding Lake of Fire if your not you should be poking out your eyes with dull spoons if you aren't reading this one as they are not being used for there true purpose which has surely seen us go thought billions of years of evolution to develop our optic ability simply so we can read a comic this good. BUY THIS YOU CRAZY DELIGHTFUL FOOLS!

I'm out of here to find a quiet place to rub this beautiful comic all over my nakes oiled body... well yeah okay maybe that's going a little too far...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2016, 07:33:24 PM
Funny little thing about Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #12, Colin, according to a friend of mine (who works for a certain chain comic book shop) said issue features a cameo from the Marvelverse iteration of Godzilla.

Something or nothing i'm sure but still...heh.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 October, 2016, 07:51:08 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2016, 07:33:24 PM
Funny little thing about Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #12, Colin, according to a friend of mine (who works for a certain chain comic book shop) said issue features a cameo from the Marvelverse iteration of Godzilla.

Something or nothing i'm sure but still...heh.

If there is I didn't spot it? Had a quick nosey and can't see anything?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 October, 2016, 07:52:33 PM
All the more reason for me to pick up the trades and play a game of Wheres Gojira?...

I have to say as adverse as i've become to Marvel's practices as a company, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur grows on me as a concept with the more I read of it. Utterly bonkers stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 October, 2016, 09:08:46 PM
On another note I've just re-read J Bones and Jame Robinson's brilliant Image series The Saviours again tonight. This only lasted 5 issues alas as its the prefect Sci-Fi B movie. A quite superb series (well it needed a letterer as great as J Bone is he's not a good letterer!), or it would have been if it'd got off the ground.

Anyway having re-read it and loved it tonight I thought I'd have a quick nosey and see if there was any chance of it coming back. Turns out the trade of the first 5 issues is about to be released... which seems weird given it wasn't been around for at least a couple of years. Could this mean they are thinking of giving it a return?

Either way well worth checking this trade out when its released in November.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 October, 2016, 09:14:10 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 20 June, 2016, 08:01:53 PM
The Spire 8 concludes this series and its already on my re-read list, I need to do that before making a judgement as to be honest I've not engaged with this in the way I have other Spurrioso works BUT its always had an undercurrent that's strongly suggested I've find what I'm missing on re-read.

Well this has already had a re-read and I'm very glad to report that read in one go it REALLY holds up with the best of Spurrrioso's work... well okay maybe not 6 Gun Gorilla good bit its close. The Spire is an engaging smart metaphor of a mystery wrapped in a political thriller. Its sharp, funny, exciting, action packed and deceptively thoughtful. All beautifully rendered by Jeff Stokely.

Wonderful stuff and served so much better read as a collection. Fingers crossed this creative team have something else up their sleeves soon.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 November, 2016, 09:30:28 PM
I fought the comics
and the comic won


So I bought a comic I shouldn't have. I saw Cerebus in Hell 0 on the shelves of my LCS and while I'd decided not to get it as I'm no fan of the views of the creator, seeing it in the flesh made me stop and take purse. Who am I to fail to seperate art from the artist. As I've said before about Cerebus. Whatever interruptation Dave Sim puts on his own works its often (for 200 issues) one of the greatest pieces of literature I've encountered and so brilliantly observed. So I buckled and got this. Read on one level its an incredibly funny set of observations about Cerebus in Hell... no surprise there. Read at a deeper level... well I decided to avoid that in case looking for the themes and meaning drove me to dispair about this incredible talent.

Island 12 is the only comic I have an issue with this month. As is the way with Anthologies sometimes they win, sometimes not, its the pay off for getting stuff you otherwise wouldn't. In this case I'm not fan of Zooniverse which dominates this issue. Avia doesn't work for me either. Everything else is magnificent.

As are the rest of my comics. Well okay Flintstones 5 is a little down from this comics normal stella heights. Its still bloomin' fantastic mind. Only just realised its by the chap who did Prez recently... which explains a lot. Flash Gordon - King's Cross 1 sees Jeff Parker return to Flash G in fine, fine form a refreshing fizzing breeze of a comic. James Bond 11 has us crashing into the end play. Fantastic, hard stuff. Almost the opposite end of the spectrum to the gentle slice of life that is Resident Alien 3, Skizz if he'd landed in the middle of Northern Exposure, which had landed in Midsummer Murders, which had landed in Twins Peaks' more sane and grounded twin town.

Comic of the haul however goes once again to Unfollow 13/b] God I love this series. Not only does it provide an explaination of what Sime Gane has done while we're waiting for more They're Not Like Us but also offeres a simply stunning back story to Akira our now dead and working it Japanese artist manipulater.

Anyway you lot can't be just me reading comics. So lets have smarter more interesting voices telling us what they've been reading.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 13 November, 2016, 04:30:33 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 12 November, 2016, 09:30:28 PM
I fought the comics
and the comic won


So I bought a comic I shouldn't have. I saw Cerebus in Hell 0 on the shelves of my LCS and while I'd decided not to get it as I'm no fan of the views of the creator, seeing it in the flesh made me stop and take purse. Who am I to fail to seperate art from the artist. As I've said before about Cerebus. Whatever interruptation Dave Sim puts on his own works its often (for 200 issues) one of the greatest pieces of literature I've encountered and so brilliantly observed. So I buckled and got this. Read on one level its an incredibly funny set of observations about Cerebus in Hell... no surprise there. Read at a deeper level... well I decided to avoid that in case looking for the themes and meaning drove me to dispair about this incredible talent.

I can't bring myself to read it. I just can't. The final 100 issues of the seminal series are the quintessential examples of simultaneously jumping the shark and alienating your entire readership I have ever seen. Yes, the first 200 where great, bordering on phenomenal, but sweet jesus if Final Days didn't leave a taste in my mouth so bad I had to spit and gargle with bleach for a week to kill it.

QuoteFlash Gordon - King's Cross 1 sees Jeff Parker return to Flash G in fine, fine form a refreshing fizzing breeze of a comic.

THIS, on the other hand, is really rather special. It takes a special kind of talent to make your work simultaneously wholesome, larger than life, and thoroughly memorable whilst also being light weight without being disposable. Parker's Flash Gordon stuff is just that, pure spontaneous comics without the disposability, I can keep coming back to them quite happily.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 13 November, 2016, 07:59:56 PM
I adore Cerebus, I even still have a big soft spot for Dave, I bought Following Cerebus and even Glamourpuss...but I flicked excitedly through Cerebus in Hell before returning it to the shelf. No, sorry.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 November, 2016, 08:12:09 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 13 November, 2016, 07:59:56 PM
I adore Cerebus, I even still have a big soft spot for Dave, I bought Following Cerebus and even Glamourpuss...but I flicked excitedly through Cerebus in Hell before returning it to the shelf. No, sorry.

Oh interesting - what was it that put you off? I know you're a big fan and so wondered if you'd looked at it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 13 November, 2016, 08:58:39 PM
I didn't find any of it funny. I appreciate the health situation behind the art,  but from what little I read none of the jokes landed and it felt like a bit like a right-wing webcomic. I decided I didn't need this to be the continuation of the series, even given that Cerebus' story had ended [spoiler]with a fart joke[/spoiler].
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 November, 2016, 09:06:55 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 13 November, 2016, 08:58:39 PM
I didn't find any of it funny. I appreciate the health situation behind the art,  but from what little I read none of the jokes landed and it felt like a bit like a right-wing webcomic. I decided I didn't need this to be the continuation of the series, even given that Cerebus' story had ended [spoiler]with a fart joke[/spoiler].

Ha! Cool. Goes to show just like art humour is so subjective. I was snorting with laughter when reading this. Though worrying incredibly that I was laughing at a right wing webcomic... on that you might well be spot on... still don't look to deep, don't look too deep...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 14 November, 2016, 10:33:26 AM
Hm, I also returned it to the shelf yesterday. Twice.
But then felt the fear and bought it anyway. We'll see if it augurs well for the mini-series...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 November, 2016, 12:53:13 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 14 November, 2016, 10:33:26 AM
Hm, I also returned it to the shelf yesterday. Twice.
But then felt the fear and bought it anyway. We'll see if it augurs well for the mini-series...

and did it...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 14 November, 2016, 03:22:20 PM
Well sod the pair of you. Now I'm going to have to go back and see if there's any left. I owe it to Dave to give it a proper read, don't I?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 November, 2016, 04:35:37 PM
I'm not caving in! You can't make me!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 15 November, 2016, 12:37:37 AM
It didn't augur well. Read half and gave up, didn't I? No snorting was involved.
Giving the series a miss.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 16 November, 2016, 10:58:08 PM
Okay, Cerebus in Hell? 0: a couple of chuckles ([spoiler]the Three Stooges as the heads of Cerberus, Steve Ditko as Dante lost in the first 38 issues of Spiderman)[/spoiler] but rather overwhelmed by the dozen or more that fell totally flat, and given the coup-de-grace by #aardvarklivesmatter.  Mental illness can only excuse so much, I don't think I'll be returning.

Contrast with today's other purchase, Black Hammer 5, superb in every way. Great book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 16 November, 2016, 11:12:58 PM
Well I think thats a good indication of just how far right Dave has driven himself.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 17 November, 2016, 06:17:32 AM
Black Hammer is a surprisingly good.Well,consistently good at this point.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 17 November, 2016, 06:19:13 AM
Black Hammer is a surprisingly good.Well,consistently good at this point.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 November, 2016, 06:23:05 AM
Well whoops, sorry for bigging it up. I felt pretty bad about buying it myself, given Dave's views of the world these days, to have then encouraged others to buy it ain't cool...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 17 November, 2016, 09:19:02 AM
Not at all Colin: I love Dave (as he appears in print) like an old friend, albeit like one who reads the Daily Mail even after the Lego promotions have ended, and I love unpicking his world view.  I was pleased you made me think twice so that I was able to support him in a new venture by buying his comic, just as I always have, and pleased that I could make the (current) decision not to buy any more of it from an informed standpoint, rather than being That Guy.

It's not that egregious a thing, the background engravings are stunning, there is a pleasure to hear the little grey bastard ranting again, and the few good gags were good gags.  And it's not like Dave hasn't been a right-wing loon for decades now.  This just doesn't feel like an essential enough, or funny enough read to justify what I imagine Dave sees as his ageing enfant terrible sniping against the complacent establishment of Generation Snowflake, which these days just feels like every single comment thread and 60% of all social media. To me he now comes off as an intellectual version of Frank Cho, ha-ha look at me, I'm saying things that are forbidden by the PC police, but deep down you all know I'm right!

As Melvin Udall says: sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 November, 2016, 07:59:14 AM
This bit should go into the 'Whats everybody reading' thread but I naively hope that we will get more Mudman one day. I was a little shocked when I pulled out the first six issues for a re-read to be reminded that its almost 4 years since we've had any.

Which is such a shame as Paul Grist's comic is brilliant. Simply brilliant. Its Spider-man revisited for the 21st Century, if he was born in a small UK seaside town meets Grange Hill and he had rubbish mud powers... now why this book didn't sell in big numbers escapes me.

It is truly great comics and I really hope that we do get more, but alas Mr Grist has been saying we will for an age now and nowt has turned up so, I'm not sure what will, when, if ever. He seems to be working on new Kane as well... hope we get something next year.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 November, 2016, 10:09:43 AM
Yes, absolutely. Though Mudman never reached the dizzying highest Jack Staff did I put that down to the fact we only have 6 issues of the glorious thing. Wonderful comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 19 November, 2016, 10:39:45 AM
Invincible was mostly okay.Im liking Raven so far.
And I should really catch up with Red Team.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 19 November, 2016, 11:35:44 AM
To be honest, we're really spoiled for great alternative superhero comics right now, it's just not from the usual suspects. Mudman and Jack Staff can be read on a constant loop until they come out of hiatus, Savage Dragon and Invincible continue to provide consistently high quality issues, Black Hammer is just the damnedest thing, Badger looks like he'll be heading our way again next year, as well as a new Empowered volume. Plus collections of Copra, Henchgirl, Strong Female Protagonist, Gemini, Ultraman, and One-Punch Man heading our way soon.

Oh, and My Hero Academia. Can't emphasis how good this is right now, this weeks issue was basically a break down of multiple personality disorders. Yeah.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 19 November, 2016, 08:11:29 PM
If we are counting superhero-ish manga,we should mention Inuyashiki.Its just off the charts.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 November, 2016, 12:45:58 AM
Favorite Super-Hero manga....

Skull Man
Cyborg 009
Getter-Robo
Devilman
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 20 November, 2016, 06:11:25 AM
Guyver,ofc.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 November, 2016, 09:39:51 AM
For the longest time Go Nagai and Ishinomori did have the monopoly on cape manga, yeah. Interestingly both creators seemed keen on a shared universe attitude, hence 009 making appearances in Skullman, and Devilman and Cutie Honey teaming up on occasion.

Oh, and Devilman is something really, REALLY special. I know theres some kind of archive out there for a semi-official translation but what I wouldn't give to have a few big, thick omnibus editions with the colour pages included. Gorgeous!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 November, 2016, 10:08:53 PM
Quote from: Smith on 17 November, 2016, 06:19:13 AM
Black Hammer is a surprisingly good.Well,consistently good at this point.

Some real buzz about this, I'm sorry I missed the boat.
The first trade is on my 2017 radar.

My pull list has dwindled an awful lot this year, but I'll definetly be picking up the first issue of Snyder & Lemire's 'AD After Death' this coming Wednesday.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 21 November, 2016, 12:06:29 AM
With Mother Panic #1, I've picked up the 4 Young Animal titles and am very impressed. Such are the short-lived naure of runs recently my list took a dip - these 4 bump things up again.

As mentioned up-thread (this thread?) Shade... took most of the first issue to win me round but the other three Young Animal titles hit the ground running. Highlights are probably Tommy Lee Edwards' unfussy art on Mother Panic and everything about Cave Carson... How to make a bonkers concept engaging.

Good times elsewhere at present too. Of the newish titles, Lake of Fire and Black Hammer are high on my list.

And everything wtitten by Tom King, he's consistently turning in believable comics. Even the superhero stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 21 November, 2016, 06:01:21 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 21 November, 2016, 12:06:29 AM
Highlights are probably Tommy Lee Edwards' unfussy art on Mother Panic and everything about Cave Carson... How to make a bonkers concept engaging.

Didn't really like Doom Patrol and Shade didn't do much for me either - not bad or anything, just didn't grab me - but I've found myself enjoying the first couple of issues of Cave Carson. I like the protagonist, I like the Oeming art, and it seems to be going somewhere. That'll do for the moment.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 December, 2016, 09:15:54 PM
Well lets get the terrible out the way. Lake of Fire 4 is so far from terrible its untrue. Its bloody brilliant, which is what makes my realisation that this ends with issue 5, next issue, all the more hideous. I thought this was ongoing. So gutted as its a bllody fantastic comic.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 13 is a bit of a stutter in this up to now magnificent series, just felt so flat compared to what's gone before. Which is such a shame given it seems to be pushing for new readers with the start of the new arc. Still the fact that we have an issue 13 given the apparent sales on this title must be saluted. Likewise Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes 3 sees this series' first misstep. After magnificent work setting up the scenario how can apes and Tarzan fighting dinosaurs feel so pedestrian? Does somehow. Lucky Kong of Skull Island 5 shows us how its done (minus Tarzan).

Two finishes this week and both so crazy they good. Wacky Raceland 6 has a bonkers end to this bonkers series, as lets be honest is Judge Dredd 12, looking forward to seeing where this very different take on ol' Joe goes next with the surprise news the story is continuing. Had it not this would have been a great ending.

Sex 33 give this series one of its occasion steady episodes, which I feel will work perfectly when the story is read back, which one day I very much look forward to doing. Cinema Purgatorio 7 gives great anthology - even has the one strip I don't like, which all good anthologies should of course!

Any of the remaining three could be read of the haul. The Goddamned ends its sluttering first arc, not sluttering in terms of quality, just coming out. Still this end proves its well worth the wait and my god does R.M. Guera deliver one majestically ugly book! Black Hammer 5 should probably get the title with this mind bending examination of Randall Weird, but it always gets books of the haul and so even though this gives another glorious juxtaposition to the small town framing of this series I'm give the honour to Kill or be Killed 4 instead cos oits super bloody good and has fantastic insight into the world of superheroes without being a superhero book in the slightest! Brilliant.

So yeah pretty bloody good comics all in all... actually if I hadn't had to start with Lake of Fire 4 that could have been book of the haul too.

so come on you lot what are you all reading?

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 December, 2016, 10:17:04 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 December, 2016, 09:15:54 PM
Cinema Purgatorio 7 gives great anthology - even has the one strip I don't like, which all good anthologies should of course!

Just put this down a few minutes ago as it happens, and it had one strip I didn't like either- a misprint of last months full episode of The Vast!
A howler in this day and age, and I'd be more forgiving if it didn't cost €7 an issue.
Still, Moore & O'Neill are delivering some cracking one-offs in this series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 04 December, 2016, 12:53:56 AM
Goddamned 5 is one I'll have to pick up by hand (tomorrow, as it goes, very happy it's finally appeared). A fantastic series with top-notch 'European' art. It's beautiful.

In a perfect world I'd go back and read all 5 issues. But the unread comics pile and Rebellion stuff and everything else pile up and frankly that isn't going to happen. Bloody comics/life!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 December, 2016, 07:47:32 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 04 December, 2016, 12:53:56 AM

In a perfect world I'd go back and read all 5 issues. But the unread comics pile and Rebellion stuff and everything else pile up and frankly that isn't going to happen. Bloody comics/life!

With you there. When I say I plan to re-read it means its goes to the bottom of the read list and waits over two years (literally) to get read! Only exceptions tend to be when I'm thinking of cancelling something and want to make sure before I do.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 04 December, 2016, 12:07:10 PM
Good Grud above, does anyone read BPRD?

It finished in a spectacular fashion. I've wondered how they could cap off a truly apocalyptic tale in any kind of satisfying fashion (particularly given the Death of Hellboy and the wanderings of Abe Sapien) but they managed it. For a horror book, it has become supremely superheroic with world shaking cataclysms actually having the depth and impact they should rather than swept under the carpet just in time for the next one. And the stubborn fight to save the world gets summed up perfectly by [spoiler] Johann with the beautiful bit of dialogue: "All life or a single life. If I delay death countless years or just one second - it's worth it."[/spoiler] and that little ghostly grin.



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 December, 2016, 05:19:47 PM
BPRD is over too? Damn.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 07 December, 2016, 02:49:36 PM
I didn't know it was until it did, but yeah - that and Abe Sapien have ended their arcs for now. And hopefully, fingers crossed, they'll be back together again soon. Not sure what's left of the BPRD though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 December, 2016, 06:01:20 PM
You know, its tough to admit, but i've fallen waaaay behind on my pull list. By like a months and a half. That never happens, but what with the new job, university, driving lessons and so on i've had sparce time to read my favourite funny books. Thats gonna change come sunday though, a whole glorious day of fuck all to do and a mountain of comics to catch up on.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 December, 2016, 08:15:41 PM
Arh those were the day. A whole day to roll in sticky comics goo. I miss those days!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 10 December, 2016, 01:23:33 AM
Loved A.D. After Death #1, from the initial shock of the mag-sized dimensions (and perhaps therefore inevitable 60-odd page-count for this bigger format). Ordered online (it is Snyder & Lemire..., so a no-brainer), I had no idea. Nice matt cover too.

The issue is going to get a re-read, not out of necessity but to enjoy the beauty of the writing. Metaphors that stopped me in my tracks, and plotting that will reward another run through to fully appreciate, I'm sure. It's just one of those books.

I'm a sucker for typewriter text (has this got a 'name'?) and single-page illustrations, and by the end I realised it reminded me of Beautiful Stories For Ugly Children. So nostalgia for a favourite comics of years past while those sections described the lead character's childhood memories. Such a nice way to split the sections of the story.

A dystopian cracker of a comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 December, 2016, 07:11:32 AM
Okay I'll call Snyder here.

I really enjoyed Black Mirror and the beginning of his Batman run, but then reading through other work of his I started to really find his work a bit of a grind... then Batman started to bug me and I realised he's so one note. He does his thing and he's very good at it BUT once you've read his story he doesn't seem to offer anything else. I ended up keeping Black Mirror as its the story I first read, looks glorious and feels fresh. The rest I've got rid of.

I know full well I'm in a minority on this and I've not read too much of his recent work but do have Wytches on my 'pile' but yeah for me he's not the writer others thing he is. Also see Bendis and anything after his Daredevil run.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 10 December, 2016, 07:24:20 AM
Well,Bendis just got lazy and started phoning it in.At this point hes smoke-signaling it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 10 December, 2016, 08:18:38 AM
I'm glad Snyder left Batman (main title), that's for sure. And All-Star Batman doesn't work for me (so far). American Vampire has lost its bite too... so he flatters. Fair enough.
Early American Vampire and Wytches are among my favourites so I'm a fan. Black Mirror I promise I'll read soon  :o
Long-term I wonder if he'll be doing comics in a few years  (an observation only, that's not a real criticism).

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 11 December, 2016, 06:23:00 AM
Just to mention it,Marvel has the first 3 issues of Miracleman Silver Age solicited for next year.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 December, 2016, 12:24:28 PM
Well it's been a while, and though this be by no means the entirety of the comics I absolutely did NOT sit up all night and read due to a caffeine overdose just to get me through 14 hours of straight work...I digress, due to a number of titles either being dropped in the intervening months and a few picked up, i'll just give a bruef summary of all the best stuff i've just read.

Kicking off with the manga stuff, Weekly Shonen Jump #47-#51 is a demonstration period of how much the magazine has shifted this year. After 8 years of weekly serialization, Toriko concludes on a high note, jetting off into the universe with me decidedly happy to return to the book time and again for it's special brand of batshit loopyness. Love Rush! on the other hand concludes after just 3 months and thank fuck it's gone, a series contender for the worst comic i'll have (tried) to read this year, sadly we also see the early departure for Red Sprite a series that by no means breaking new grounds this last few months was none the less a lot of fun and utterly harmless, even having enough potential to bloom into something wonderful. Meanwhile the rest of the series keep up their usual high standards, with My Hero Acdemia, One Piece and Black Clover blazing trails right now and worth the price of admittance on their own merits each.

Elsewhere, the saga of Jojos Bizarre Adventure continues in Stardust Crusaders vol.1. Delighted to finally own this series in all its uncensored, barmy, hyper violent glory. Tole on the next issue! Next was Assassination Classroom vol.13, which is really starting to see the series bring all the pieces together for what looks to be an earth shattering finale, and good lord am I looking forward to that! An esspecially excellent manga right now is ULTRAMAN vol.6, part alien invasion, part police procedure, part Doctor Who and Gerry Anderson. Ultraman is shaping up to be a fine sequal to the original TV series it was based off and one of the best cape comics on the stands right now.

Doom Patrol #3 is awesome. Why this book, after aoem initial press, has since sunk into obscurity I have no idea. It's one of the most delightfully mad books on the stands right now. Trippy, silly, wonderful art and certainly building up to something huge in the DCU, i'm thoroughly hooked on it. The same extends somewhat to Shade the Changing Girl #2. It's barmey, yes, psychedelic as can be but i'm not certain yet if it clicks with me. I think I need another couple of issues before I decide where I stand on it.

Now listen, I hear some of you STILL aren't reading Unfollow. Well let me tell you this, #14 is one of the best comics Rob Williams has ever put his name to. Get out there, add the series to your long box, buy back issues, pick up the trade, do ANYTHING to keep this series afloat because by jove it's all a bit special. Speaking of special, Slam #1-#2 is a new rollerskating derby series by the creaters of Rik and Morty. It has every right to be as good as it is, and I thoroughly recomend folk go and check it out. Final recomendation for this paragraph at least is Black Hammer #5. Jesus wept if this isnt the best cape comic this month I dont know what is....

....actuall BH is the second best cape comic I read this month. The best would be COPRA Round 4 by Michelle Fiffe, and with each new story line I find this series getting better and better. It's a modern day Kirby, it's Moore and Morrison at there bests, it's Tezuka and Moebius rolled into one. It's mother fucking COPRA. Over and out!

Back with a few more titles soon!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 12 December, 2016, 01:55:17 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 10 December, 2016, 01:23:33 AM
Loved A.D. After Death #1,

A dystopian cracker of a comic.

Agreed, probably my single favorite comic of 2016.
A meaty, thought provoking read with beautiful illustration and sequential artwork by Lemire.
This touched an introspective nerve.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 12 December, 2016, 05:32:21 PM
On the subject of catching up; Sixpack and Dogwelder was pretty fun so far.Its cool how Ennis makes fun of his own works.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 12 December, 2016, 05:46:11 PM
Not 'new' but I borrowed a friend's copies of Fatale and Nameless over the weekend.

Fatale was rather lovely, a great fusion of Noir and Lovecraft. Slightly meta notes about the obsessions seemingly normal men go to over the archetypical Femme Fatale, and the terrible price that said Fatale pays by being the object of obsession and attention. Great artwork, absolutely astounding bad guy and internal mythology (it's ok to crib if you're doing it this well), this is pretty perfect with even the slightly baggy framing narative succeeding thanks to the strength of all the vignettes we flash to throughout the comic. A little whelmed by the ending but the journey was grand.

Nameless was... a mixed bag. Loved the artwork and the story for the five panels it ran cohesively. Overall found the disjointed 'nightmare scape' quite unsatisfying as a narrative. Some times you can portray the freefall away from reality in an effective manner, sometimes you end up caring about none of it because there's nothing really there to hold it together. The lesser of the Cthonic comics in this post.

Also caught up on Lake of Fire. Beautiful comic, think I prefer this to the similarly themed Dark Ages from DAbnett (though that was more Prince of Darkness vs LoFs' Aliens).

Next to catch up on = Sixpack, DogWelder, Unfollow, and more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 12 December, 2016, 05:54:17 PM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 12 December, 2016, 05:46:11 PM
Nameless was... a mixed bag. Loved the artwork and the story for the five panels it ran cohesively. Overall found the disjointed 'nightmare scape' quite unsatisfying as a narrative. Some times you can portray the freefall away from reality in an effective manner, sometimes you end up caring about none of it because there's nothing really there to hold it together. The lesser of the Cthonic comics in this post.
But ... fishmen waiting for the bus on Great Western Road!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 December, 2016, 06:36:30 PM
 Yeah Fatal was great. Glad to hear someone else has caught onto the brilliant Lake of Fire too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 17 December, 2016, 01:56:09 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 12 December, 2016, 01:55:17 PM
Quote from: Fungus on 10 December, 2016, 01:23:33 AM
Loved A.D. After Death #1,

A dystopian cracker of a comic.

Agreed, probably my single favorite comic of 2016.
A meaty, thought provoking read with beautiful illustration and sequential artwork by Lemire.
This touched an introspective nerve.

Got this yesterday after window browsing a bit intensely. I'd forgotten how much I like Lemire's artwork, and Snyder's showing a different side than what I remember from American Vampire (which I dropped quickly after Stephen King suckered me in). Anywho, AD is beautifully illustrated and packed with subtle storytelling. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 December, 2016, 09:04:37 PM
So Strictly final or comics, Strictly final or comics... well come on it was never in doubt was it. So the evening has been spent reading my haul and overall not too shabby.

War Stories 21 continues to titter on the brink cos of the bloody art all but obsuring what is a cracking story once again. 5

Invisible Republic 13 is great as ever, well except, except I'm finding ita oppressive tone a little flat now. It of course wouldn't suit anything else but its beginning to feel relentless and as if things will never go anywhere. I'll get past this I suspect and maybe a re-read would help but at the moment 7.

Flintstones 6 - okay when you say a comic featuring moth sex, the meloncholly of domestic animal tools and a tight and hilarious pathos about the wrongs of society and the even wrongers of its breakdown is playing it a little safe, you can only be talking about Mark Russell and Steve Pugh's Flintstones. Just for this series it did feel a little muted this time around 8

Flash Gordon - Kings Cross 2 slighty sub-par art from Jesse Hamm is the only thing stopping a story featuring a giant spider made out of undead gorilla gothers not get a higher mark 8

Unfollow 14 beautifully rendered by Pulido a little look back into how love and sex can mess it all up. Fantastic 9

Island 13 massive step up as 90% of this comic contain about 5% of the total words and shows that a picture can indeed be worth a 1000 of them 9

Hillbilly 4 so very very beautiful so simply a story so wonderfully told - it a 10 from Le... I mean Colin

Resident Alien - The Man With No Name 4 what a stunning conclusion as Breaking Bad slams into Northern Exposure via ALF. The gentle tone of this series makes the silent explosion into violence all the more effective and powerful than in lesser tales. Masterful stuff. 10


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 December, 2016, 12:49:43 PM
Dagnabbit - had a feeling this might happen and latest trade solicitation seems to confirm that Unfollow will be finishing with issue 18. The info certainly seems conclusive *though I have nothing definitive.

Real shame - if correct -  that this title hasn't found the audience it so richly deserves.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 December, 2016, 12:57:23 PM
Not many thing will get me to shout "bollocks" at the top of my lungs in the middle of work rush hour. Hearing Unfollow is getting the can is one of them. Gutting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 December, 2016, 01:59:07 PM
Just be clear nothing confirmed BUT here the solicitation

QuoteUnfollow Vol. 3
Rob Williams
On Sale Date: July 4, 2017
$16.99 USD, $19.99 CAD
144 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Crime & Mystery
9781401270964, 1401270964
Contributor Bio:
Rob Williams has written for DC Comics, Marvel, Dynamite Entertainment and many others. He is the author of the Vertigo graphic novel THE ROYALS: MASTERS OF WAR as well as the creator-owned series UNFOLLOW. His DC Comics work includes MARTIAN MANHUNTER.
Summary: The mystery concludes here! And so does the battle...
A dying social media mogul leaves his billions to be split evenly between 140 random people—or however many of them are still alive at the moment of his death. Rob Williams (MARTIAN MANHUNTER, THE ROYALS: MASTERS OF WAR) and Michael Dowling (Death Sentence) assemble a cast of seemingly unrelated individuals in the world who are about to be connected in the most unexpected way.
Collects UNFOLLOW #13-18.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 December, 2016, 02:05:16 PM
2000AD's best never seem to have much luck at vertigo. First Hinterkind, now Unfollow (as uncertain as it may be at this point).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 18 December, 2016, 03:34:32 PM
Unfollow always felt like a limited series, it's in the nature of the story. Was curious to find it was running a bit longer than that.
Over a year now since news of its TV adaptation - 'development ' - was reported, too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 December, 2016, 04:14:16 PM
It was always clearly heading to a defined end but there was so much scope within the 140 to explore different characters and reactions to the situation it had potential to run and run I felt.

Kinda similar to the TV thing had loads of scope which was kinda why I figured it had been picked up. Alas* as you say much like FBP long time since its been talked about and as such that seems to have marked the end of the comic - though I have no idea how the relationship between the two works (the two being potential TV show and the comic continuing)

*alas not in terms of the fact that there won't be a telly show, not fussed either way there particularly, except for the reward it would have brought the creators one would hope, rather the fact that it seems to mean the comic can't be sustained any longer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 December, 2016, 01:02:00 PM
Once again, my comic reading schedule has been disrupted. A 10 day stretch at work has left me too tired to even turn a page. Roll on Boxing Day when I can roll in the wonderful worlds of Unfollow, Black Hammer, Savage Dragon, Weekly Shonen Jump  and, of course, the Prog!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 December, 2016, 01:07:52 PM
There was some discussion of the lack of Copperhead in 2016 well IT'S BACK!

Issue 11 is listed in Images March solicitations - WAYHEY!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 December, 2016, 01:10:13 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 December, 2016, 01:07:52 PM
There was some discussion of the lack of Copperhead in 2016 well IT'S BACK!

Issue 11 is listed in Images March solicitations - WAYHEY!

AND They're not like us issue 15 Double WAYHEY!!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 December, 2016, 01:14:27 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 December, 2016, 01:10:13 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 December, 2016, 01:07:52 PM
There was some discussion of the lack of Copperhead in 2016 well IT'S BACK!

Issue 11 is listed in Images March solicitations - WAYHEY!

AND They're not like us issue 15 Double WAYHEY!!!!
'Furiously starts beating one out over the prospect of more Copperhead'

2016 hasn't been all bad after all!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 21 December, 2016, 01:52:40 PM
 :o

Running for mayor hawks?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 21 December, 2016, 01:54:10 PM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 21 December, 2016, 01:52:40 PM
:o

Running for mayor hawks?
Jay Faerber does it for me, what can I say?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 26 December, 2016, 05:58:39 PM
Also,Hook Jaw is back. :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 26 December, 2016, 06:46:23 PM
Picked it up in FP Cardiff last week.  Off to a reasonable start.  Interesting to see where it goes and how well Mr Spurrier can play around with the conventions that the original series threw up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 28 December, 2016, 06:04:08 PM
Spiderman Deadpool #12 was okay for a filler issue.And there is a nice nod or two to Superior Foes.Which is always nice.

Wayward #19 was kinda pointless.Wayward really decayed these past few issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 05 January, 2017, 08:23:55 AM
Autumnland #14 is a pretty good ending to this arc.And now we wait for #15,and this being Image,I have a feeling its gonna be a long wait.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 05 January, 2017, 08:19:17 PM
The Dark Knight III: Master Race #7
Brian Azzarello, Frank Miller, Klaus Janson & Andy Kubert
Book keeps on doing it for me. Feels like a great mix of DKR and DKSA. #7 was another fun and awesome issue. Bruce's story especially took a really interesting turn. Can't wait to see what it means for the story (which btw, I think will end on a I am Spartacus-ish note). Also great to hear that they'll end it in two issues instead of one, since one of the artists wanted to draw more Amazons vs Kandorians action :)

Unfollow #13
Rob Williams & Mike Dowling
Probably the coolest mystery book I'v read since 100Bullets. Really hope it doesn't explain everything when it the last issue drops. Especially with Rubinstein. Fantastic character. Fantastic book :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 January, 2017, 10:41:10 AM
Quote from: Apestrife on 05 January, 2017, 08:19:17 PM
The Dark Knight III: Master Race #7
Brian Azzarello, Frank Miller, Klaus Janson & Andy Kubert
Book keeps on doing it for me. Feels like a great mix of DKR and DKSA. #7 was another fun and awesome issue. Bruce's story especially took a really interesting turn. Can't wait to see what it means for the story (which btw, I think will end on a I am Spartacus-ish note). Also great to hear that they'll end it in two issues instead of one, since one of the artists wanted to draw more Amazons vs Kandorians action :)


I'm getting the (lovely) hardback versions, so won't catch up to number 7 until next week.
Really enjoying this too- difficult to guess where it's heading.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 06 January, 2017, 11:59:52 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 06 January, 2017, 10:41:10 AM
I'm getting the (lovely) hardback versions, so won't catch up to number 7 until next week.
Really enjoying this too- difficult to guess where it's heading.

I was close to getting those, but I'll settle with the issues. Quite fun having those back up stories drawn by Miller as mini:s (only shame they're in the middle of the issue, having to backtrack to read them because I don't want to detach them.). But I'll definitely buy the deluxe version of DKIII. Already owning DKR:LC, DKR and DKSA as Deluxe with a Batman Y1 DLX out next year.

Gotten/getting the DKR 4 part deluxe as well?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 January, 2017, 04:16:33 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 06 January, 2017, 11:59:52 AM

Gotten/getting the DKR 4 part deluxe as well?

I was tempted, but alas no- I have it in a couple versions already- getting too sensible in my old age!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 06 January, 2017, 08:53:49 PM
This week it was just the new issue of Unfollow

Can't praise this comic highly enough

Rob Williams has created something really special in my opinion. Fantastic story with a great cast of characters and it's all hurtling along perfectly

Loved the art in this issue as well perfectly suited

Top notch stuff
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 January, 2017, 02:40:10 PM
Just finished my latest haul and will be along soon to pester you all with OPINION great big fat ol' OPINION (relating to some of the fine comics mentioned below) BUT I wanted to stop by to make special mention of Lake of Fire 5 fuck me that is comics. There's a comic almost as good in my haul but fuck me this is comics.

Absolutely breathtaking, exilerating, edge of the seat comics. It read like the best action movie you've seen while at the same time was so beautifully aware of the fact it was a comic and nothing else.

Lake of Fire has been a supremely good mini-series and you deserve to read it in whatever format its most accessible to get hold of it in. Stunningly good stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 08 January, 2017, 07:11:03 PM
Yup, highly recommend Lake of Fire though only half-way through myself. Cheekily flipping through the rest it was clear it gets a bit exciting as it builds... Not an action movie fan but comics can do most things so well. Like this. Amen, Brothers & Sisters!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 08 January, 2017, 09:50:08 PM
Lake of Fire and Black Hammer are my comic picks (excluding some great books I worked on) of 2016. Just FANTASTIC comic book work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 09 January, 2017, 01:28:49 AM
Both of Jims picks are great comics, but the art on Black Hammer deserves special praise - it just exudes a sadness and melancholy in its line work, panel framing, colour and characterisation that sells the story from the very first page. On the whole I've less than no interest in spandex stories but this is one very rare exception. It's a fantastic comic.

Stray Bullets - The Goddamed - Americian Monster - Providence - Lady Killer and Black Road would be my other picks of the very best of the year. Many other great comics out there tho.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 January, 2017, 12:09:25 PM
I'm already aware that I've missed out on Black Hammer, but will now seek out Lake of Fire too, based on comments on this thread.
First Lake of Fire collection is out Feb 22nd. I assume the 1st Black Hammer trade is due soonish too.

Picks of 2016 for me were Ragnarok, Providence and AD: After Death.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 January, 2017, 12:28:16 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 10 January, 2017, 12:09:25 PM

First Lake of Fire collection is out Feb 22nd....

Picks of 2016 for me were Ragnarok, Providence and AD: After Death.

Alas Lake of Fire was just a mini and so that first trade will be all we get.

My picks of 2016 would be:

Lake of Fire, Black Hammer and the above mentioned Ragnarok.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 10 January, 2017, 12:36:23 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 10 January, 2017, 12:28:16 PM

Alas Lake of Fire was just a mini and so that first trade will be all we get.


Cheers Colin.
To be honest, a quality mini series will do just nicely for me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 26 January, 2017, 09:29:21 AM
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A touching tribute from Sixpack and Dogwelder #6.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 January, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
'Looks at ever increasing pile of comics'

'Looks at last time I visited this thread'

I need a week off sometime...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 26 January, 2017, 08:20:54 PM
A good week for comics

Hillbilly 5 came out, really enjoying this series and Eric Powells art work is fantastic...I am thinking of tracking  down some of The Goon trades because of it

Animosity The Rise a spin off from another series that I am really enjoying about animals and how the react after the wake

The Dreggs is a new series from Black Mask studios about homeless people disappearing, first issue was captivating  and really well done going to  grab the second issue

Lady Castle is another new series and I really enjoyed this, love the idea and the concept of the wives looking after a medieval castle, another one to add to the collection
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 26 January, 2017, 08:24:52 PM
Quote from: Pegasus P Artichoke on 26 January, 2017, 08:20:54 PM
Lady Castle is another new series and I really enjoyed this, love the idea and the concept of the wives looking after a medieval castle, another one to add to the collection

Wahey! One of mine! :-)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 January, 2017, 10:26:34 PM
Quote from: Pegasus P Artichoke on 26 January, 2017, 08:20:54 PM

Hillbilly 5 came out, really enjoying this series and Eric Powells art work is fantastic...I am thinking of tracking  down some of The Goon trades because of it


Yeah lovin' Hillbilly and picked up issue 5 today. Funnily enough I'm reading the first 40 odd issues of the Goon as well, which I picked up a while ago in a Dark Horse Digital Sale and I have to say it bloomin' magnificent stuff. Nothing deep or anything but really funny, good honest fun in a well I just love to explore in.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 27 January, 2017, 06:50:25 AM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 26 January, 2017, 08:24:52 PM
Quote from: Pegasus P Artichoke on 26 January, 2017, 08:20:54 PM
Lady Castle is another new series and I really enjoyed this, love the idea and the concept of the wives looking after a medieval castle, another one to add to the collection

Wahey! One of mine! :-)

It's a good one my friend, I shall be picking up the second issue so keep up the fine work
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 27 January, 2017, 06:54:47 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 January, 2017, 10:26:34 PM
Quote from: Pegasus P Artichoke on 26 January, 2017, 08:20:54 PM

Hillbilly 5 came out, really enjoying this series and Eric Powells art work is fantastic...I am thinking of tracking  down some of The Goon trades because of it


Yeah lovin' Hillbilly and picked up issue 5 today. Funnily enough I'm reading the first 40 odd issues of the Goon as well, which I picked up a while ago in a Dark Horse Digital Sale and I have to say it bloomin' magnificent stuff. Nothing deep or anything but really funny, good honest fun in a well I just love to explore in.

I am currently reading Judge Dredd Case Files Vol 2, so once I finish that I am going for The Goon, sounds like it will be a good one
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 January, 2017, 09:00:22 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 January, 2017, 10:26:34 PM
Quote from: Pegasus P Artichoke on 26 January, 2017, 08:20:54 PM

Hillbilly 5 came out, really enjoying this series and Eric Powells art work is fantastic...I am thinking of tracking  down some of The Goon trades because of it


Yeah lovin' Hillbilly and picked up issue 5 today. Funnily enough I'm reading the first 40 odd issues of the Goon as well, which I picked up a while ago in a Dark Horse Digital Sale and I have to say it bloomin' magnificent stuff. Nothing deep or anything but really funny, good honest fun in a well I just love to explore in.
Aye, I freaking adore The Goon and miss it something terrible, but Hillbilly fills the whole in my heart much the same.
I'm does, however, lack one thing The Goon had. Franky.

"Goon! Save me! They keep jumping up and down and droping things and picking the. Up and play fighting and acting like they're going to touch me but dont AND I CANT TAKES IT ANY MORE GOON!!!!"
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 27 January, 2017, 09:44:35 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 January, 2017, 10:26:34 PM
Nothing deep or anything but really funny, good honest fun in a well I just love to explore in.

Got to the Aunt Kizzie backstory issue yet? One of the very best single issues of The Goon, and quite different in tone: I might have had something in my eye reading that one...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 January, 2017, 06:47:47 AM
Quote from: Greg M. on 27 January, 2017, 09:44:35 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 January, 2017, 10:26:34 PM
Nothing deep or anything but really funny, good honest fun in a well I just love to explore in.

Got to the Aunt Kizzie backstory issue yet? One of the very best single issues of The Goon, and quite different in tone: I might have had something in my eye reading that one...

No yet.

Anyway has The Spirit - Corpse-maker come out and I've missed it. Can't find it in the wild but seems to be out?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 28 January, 2017, 07:48:15 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 28 January, 2017, 06:47:47 AM
Quote from: Greg M. on 27 January, 2017, 09:44:35 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 January, 2017, 10:26:34 PM
Nothing deep or anything but really funny, good honest fun in a well I just love to explore in.

Got to the Aunt Kizzie backstory issue yet? One of the very best single issues of The Goon, and quite different in tone: I might have had something in my eye reading that one...

No yet.

Anyway has The Spirit - Corpse-maker come out and I've missed it. Can't find it in the wild but seems to be out?

I think it might be out next week, the 1st
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 January, 2017, 09:28:36 AM
Arh yeah thinks. Having just checked the releases for next week from my LCS just seen you are right. I forgot its actually listed as Will Eisners' The Spirit of course.

Thanks for the pointer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 January, 2017, 07:22:33 PM
Now, here's something I wasn't expecting. Naoshi Komi, the man behind the atrocity that was Nisekoi, penned a 50 page, self contained, poingnent and charming and funny romcom. I'm genuinely surprised at how much I enjoyed Toki Doki, especially considering how man of the tropes of the genre it adhered to.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 January, 2017, 08:42:56 PM
A few ups and downs with my latest haul. Starting with the starting Kamandi Challenge 1 . I'm a sulker for all things 70s Kirby and with Dan Abnett writing this interesting experiment (for those that know DC Challenge, its like that but with Kamandi) its gotta be a winner right... right... well no it didn't really work for me. Still with the variety of creators coming I guess they'll be some up and downs, just didn't expect it to start down!

I'm just not enjoy the src continuing in Moongirl and Devil Dinosaur 15 its team-up format should work, but feels laboured. The short tied in vignettes of Black Hammer Annual 1 is an oft used trope for this type of thing and here gives this otherwise perfect series its first dip, its just not that good, not compared to the brilliance of the rest.

Glad to report Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes 5 recovers from its dip in the excellent series finale and returns the story to the greatmess found in the first 2 issues. Kong of Skull Island 7 starts a new arc on fine ape tales form too.

They're Not Like Us 13 sees a long awaited return and alas now requires a long to wait for re-read to get me back into my stride I suspect. Island 14 suffers from long breaks as well and top spot this month goes to the superb Pop Gun War but I think I'd have enjoyed it so much more if read as one. The rest is pretty hit and miss. Invisible Republic 14 also would benefit from re-read (of the series that is). Its so densely packed and tightly weaven that this series also suffers from breaks.

The last 4 books all could stake a well deserved claim for book of the haul. Hillbilly 5 is just a delight. Kings Cross 3 is cracking fun, if I'm a little unfussed by the art. Black Road 6 shows how a new arc should start and is frankly magnificent and if it wasn't for the equally glorious new arc start in Kill or be Killed 5. I think KobK gets it just based on a simply supreme cliffhanger. Way to hang that cliff Brubaker and Phillips!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 January, 2017, 12:31:08 PM
Vampirella is getting re-launched this week; http://dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513025568600011

Wouldn't normally be my bag, but I did notice that it's by erstwhile Megazine writer Paul Cornell and new Art Droid Wunderkind Jimmy Broxton.
And it's €0.25.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 02 February, 2017, 08:04:42 PM
This week it was Transformers Lost Light 2

Formerly known as Transformers More Than Meets The Eye but had to change name due to a new cartoon show...I think

I have been enjoying this comic as Roberts can blend comedy and drama really well. This issue is all about setting up future plot points I feel so be interesting to see how it all plays out eventually

The only thing is Milne isn't doing the art at the moment so it's taking a wee while to adjust to the new artist, not that it's bad in anyway but just a bit different but I am sure I'll get used to it before long
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 February, 2017, 08:25:14 PM
Mini haul from the 40th Bash. Picked up Cap'n Dinosaur by Kek-W and Shaky Kane, from the endlessly plesent Mr errr W, Mr... Kek, from Kek-W and its a fun superhero pashiche... but didn't feel that fresh. It felt like so much I'd read before and didn't really have the space to develop beyond that. Still chock full of ideas and of course looked fantastic.

Rok of the Reds 5 on the other hand, bought from the endlessly signing John Wagner sat next to the seemingly baffled Dan Cornwell, apparently too modest to realise why he's getting the praise he is. Well look at your comic Dan its bloody great and not just 'cos Mr Wagner and Mr Grant develop an utterly satisfying dollop of fantastic boys own fun thrust into modernity NO not just that but also cos Dan's art the absolute perfect accompaniment to their script. Its comfortable and familar, utter routed in the comics of our past, yet at the same time fresh and with a confidence that grows issue to issue. Just look at that fantastic panel in the kitchen.

Can't wait to see you in the Prog Mr Cornwell.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 15 February, 2017, 03:19:12 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 30 January, 2017, 12:31:08 PM
Vampirella is getting re-launched this week; http://dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513025568600011

Wouldn't normally be my bag, but I did notice that it's by erstwhile Megazine writer Paul Cornell and new Art Droid Wunderkind Jimmy Broxton.
And it's €0.25.

Cheers for this; just went to look this up on comiXology to find it's completley free there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 February, 2017, 03:43:36 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 15 February, 2017, 03:19:12 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 30 January, 2017, 12:31:08 PM
Vampirella is getting re-launched this week; http://dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513025568600011

Wouldn't normally be my bag, but I did notice that it's by erstwhile Megazine writer Paul Cornell and new Art Droid Wunderkind Jimmy Broxton.
And it's €0.25.

Cheers for this; just went to look this up on comiXology to find it's completley free there.

And cheers for the heads up that its free on Comixology- will download later.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 February, 2017, 06:52:58 PM
Warren Ellis and Jo-Davis Hurt's new series The Wild Storm is out. I liked it quite a bit, mostly because it clearly appears to be outside the DCU (I hope) and seems to really be taking the Wildstorm Universe appart and reassembling in a far more interesting way. Also it looks great, Hurt has really stepped up his game.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 17 February, 2017, 08:04:03 PM
Two for me this week

First was Animosity 5 still really enjoying this and feel that the creators have really came up with something that can be taken in almost any direction. Very good stuff and as always building and growing very nicely

Unfollow 16 man oh man Rob Williams has written something very special here, a great issue and you get the feeling that it's coming to a head now
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 February, 2017, 08:46:26 PM
When the Prog and Meg are on the form they are at the moment the rest of the comic world needs to seriously up its game to get out of Tharg's shadow. To reflect this I'm using the Lawless scale to Judge my latest haul. To explain any comic that's as good as Lawless gets a 1 on the Lawless scale. If you've half as good you get 0.5 Lawlesses, twice as good you'd get 2 Lawlesses ... and I'd be forced to leave my family and start a very strange and ultimately destructive relationship with a comic.

So yeah all got it... good lets go.

First up this haul is the much looked forward to The Spirit - Corpse-Makers 1 by the genuinely fantastic Francesco Francavilla and I was SO excited by this comic and to be honest it doesn't let me down, which if you knew the levels of expectations I had would astonish you. It does what many of the best Eisner Spirits do and sets our led in the background and spends more time with other protagonists. That said the best moment in the story is the quite beautiful first panel with The Spirit grinning as Dolan gets into his car. Just Francavilla at his best. A cracking 0.8 Lawlesses for this one.

War Stories 22 gives us an uncharacteristically upbeat end to a story, with alas characteristically sub standard art 0.5 Lawlesses. Doctor Who 11th 3rd 2nd (for chuffs sake) provides a nice introduction and a return I enjoyed 0.65 Lawlesses. Kong of Skull Island 8 is nice on the eye but doesn't seem to move us on too much from last time 0.6 Lawlesses. Flash Gordon - Kings Cross 4 continues to be great fun 0.65 Lawlesses

They're Not Like Us 14 is starting to put this comics back to the heights of its first 6 issues, I do wonder if I found time to re-read it all again it'd be right up there with the best 0.7 Lawlesses. While Paper Girls 11 starts a new arc well... except the whole giant sloth thing didn't read well. Arh its a big threat... arh its thrown our friend in the river.... oh lets forget about the giant sloth thing 0.7 Lawlesses

This leaves us with the very best of this or any other haul (well given I've covered The Spirit already). The Flintstones 8 continues to be the most glorious satire of modern life you could imagine how this comics manages to be what it is a modern imagining of a 60s kids cartoon AND this good is beyond me.  0.85 lawlesses. Unfollow 16 heads us sharply towards our conclusion and the last page alone earns this one another 0.5 Lawlesses bringing it to a total of 0.85 Lawlesses. Last we have another majestic comic in Kill of be Killed 6 with a beautifully playful episode introducing a refreshing new take on the otherwise tied and cynical cop cliche and some great narration, another mightly 0.85 Lawlesses scored here.

So there you have it scientific evidence AND YES THIS WAS SCIENTIFIC OKAY that even the very, very best of comics outside of Tharg's domain and these were some very very good comics are only 85% as good as Tharg at his best. Comic of the haul is of course therefore Lawless.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 February, 2017, 08:50:06 PM
And you wrote all THAT without making a single Lucy Lawless joke. :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 18 February, 2017, 09:37:44 PM
Well, chewed through my monthly haul at an obscene pace.  Considering the cost I reckon a culling is in order.  Amazing Spider Man really has lost it.  Much as I enjoyed Superior, this has nothing.  Star Wars continues to intrigue, particularly with the current Yoda storyline. 

Guilty pleasure / addiction fix of the X titles is a bit of a mixed bag.  Waiting for the graphic novel of Inhumans vs X-men and not having fully followed the sequence of events that has led to the current situation means that some of this is baffling.  And this is talking as someone who has followed the X for nearly 30 years.  Perhaps the forthcoming reboot will help make sense.  Or maybe now is time to give it up as a lost cause.

High point of the month has to be the second issue of Hookjaw.  Mr Spurrier is playing around with the usual tropes with his cast from the Abyss.  Some of this is shaping up to be fairly predictable but I look forward to being mistaken on that score.  I do wonder whether the anthropomorphisation of Hookjaw is helpful though.  Its presence as a looming force in the original (pre ban) series gave it a degree of ambiguity.  Is it really necessary to have its thoughts filtering through?

Honorable mention also goes to the double helping of Walking Dead where the threat gets really real and Negan proves to be a much more interesting character.  I need to go back and read the last year or so again to see where all the pieces have been moving.

I am however going to agree with Colin; at the moment American comics are a pale shadow of home grown talent and the exchange rate aint helping neither.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 20 February, 2017, 11:51:05 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 18 February, 2017, 08:46:26 PM

First up this haul is the much looked forward to The Spirit - Corpse-Makers 1 by the genuinely fantastic Francesco Francavilla

I picked it up too, entirely due to Francavilla (never really got into The Spirit, new or old).
Great comic.

The much lauded Lake of Fire collection is due to hit the shelves this Wednesday- looking forward to that one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheldipez on 22 February, 2017, 01:38:20 PM
Quote from: Tjm86 on 18 February, 2017, 09:37:44 PM
Well, chewed through my monthly haul at an obscene pace.  Considering the cost I reckon a culling is in order.  Amazing Spider Man really has lost it.  Much as I enjoyed Superior, this has nothing.

I'm a long time Spidey fan so wouldn't and couldn't do anything as drastic as stop pulling it but Dan Slott needs a break, Amazing needs a new fresh pair of eyes for at least a while. It's not bad but it's deffo Spider-Man on auto pilot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 22 February, 2017, 01:42:56 PM
Anyone pick up The Old Guard 1 (Greg Rucka on keyboard)?  It looked pretty cool in a Highlandery way, but Tharg completely emptied my wallet this week.  Worth going into hock for?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 23 February, 2017, 07:17:23 PM
Hook Jaw continues in style.Forever Was starts strong(I know its a reprint).There is apparently a movie in the works.
Titan is really expanding lately.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 24 February, 2017, 08:36:49 AM
Two for me this week

Lost Light 3 out. This was an issue with lots of character building and plot building but it did have Whirl letting Killmaster out which was fun. It's still in the process of setting its main story up and introducing the new characters so hopefully once that's all done it will really start hitting its stride

Clean Room 16 this for me is top class stuff. Everything about it is spot on with the writing, the characters and the art. It's one of my favourite new comics I am reading at the moment. Loving the blend of horror and black comedy, fantastic stuff long may it continue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 25 February, 2017, 07:55:01 PM
The first installment of Tsutomu Nihei (Blame!, Knights of Sidonia)'s latest series Aposimz just dropped on comiXology , it'lls surely get a print collection later. It's Nihei's typical brand of bleak dark sci-fi. Where Sodonia was his take on the mecha genre, this seems more Gyver/Ultraman. I'm digging it.

https://www.comixology.com/APOSIMZ-1/digital-comic/491611?ref=c2l0ZS9hamF4U2xpZGVyL3RhYmxldC9zbGlkZXJMaXN0LzE1NjMz
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 February, 2017, 09:11:08 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 25 February, 2017, 07:55:01 PM
The first installment of Tsutomu Nihei (Blame!, Knights of Sidonia)'s latest series Aposimz just dropped on comiXology , it'lls surely get a print collection later. It's Nihei's typical brand of bleak dark sci-fi. Where Sodonia was his take on the mecha genre, this seems more Gyver/Ultraman. I'm digging it.

https://www.comixology.com/APOSIMZ-1/digital-comic/491611?ref=c2l0ZS9hamF4U2xpZGVyL3RhYmxldC9zbGlkZXJMaXN0LzE1NjMz
Ooohhh....Now, I very much like Sidonia and have been meaning to give BLAME! a read for sometime (those HC's look lovely!) so this is rapibly being added to my reading pile.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Pegasus P Artichoke on 02 March, 2017, 08:49:19 AM
Only the one for me this week

The Dregs issue 2

Another solid issue with great art, characters are developing nicely and the story is coming along well

Black Mask Studios have got something special with this one I feel.

I particularly enjoyed the sequence that was like a classic detective noir story but obviously all just happening in the main characters head
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 March, 2017, 09:17:27 PM
So lets look for some problems with comics I just read, cos ya know that's what's interesting right?

Well Kamandi Challenge 2 kinda reveals the weakness in the format. Its a fun thing one creative team playing tag with another but its leaving the story feeling chaotic, which almost works here... but not quite. A new writer (to me) on Doc 11th 3rd 3 but it kinda works, not brilliant, but not bad. Judge Dredd Annual 1 has three stories and from beginning to end enjoyed, huh?, fun... its a little ragged but as a baggage is kinda interesting. That middle story needs a re-read mind as it just felt like a complete disconnect... trouble is not sure it gave me enough to be bothered to re-read it.

So three with some issues, the rest we're nit-pickin' Paper Girls 12, what was all that fuss about the giant sloth, such an enterance, such a damp squib exit. That aside smackin' issue. Flintstones 9 not the strongest issue, almost felt too bittersweet and for a series that is so very sharp I'm not sure that worked ... well not as well, its still brilliant! Black Road was a great blast. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 16 saw this series really get its magic back in an arch that's struggled. FANTASTIC. Flash Gordon - Kings Cross 5 was a superbly entertaining ending to this charming piece of classic adventure. Cinema Purgatorio 8 was 3.5 for 5 for me (I'll let you guess), the only thing is a feel a couple of the stories while enjoyable are feeling a bit lost and directionless, still lets see.

Book of the haul Invisible Republic 15 which sees this series really back at its best just as it takes an extended break at its half way mark. Come back soon... oh hold on its a Image Book I'll just have to settle for come back some time I guess!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 08 March, 2017, 11:05:18 AM
So Boichi's new series Dr.Stone is AWESOME! Yeah it pivots on the typical high school love confession trope but it's set in a post apocalyptic stine age where everyones be turned to rock!

And it looks PHENOMENAL!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 March, 2017, 08:59:05 PM
Well we have been neglecting this thread haven't we. Bad we, bad we.

I will redemn us all with my comics and their reading. Having done the reading I will now do the whittering. You should all come here and do this also. Otherwise we will always be bad we. We are not bad we are we...*

Island 15 marks the last issue of this series, such a shame.We've had our ups and downs (or rather downs and ups, took me a while to get into this) but by George that was one worthwhile experiment. Well done all involved for trying.

Speaking of ups and downs I somehow ending up buying Cerebus in Hell 1 and 2 after deciding I shouldn't. Not as good as issue 0 but has it moments and I don't think I was offended by anything ... I was trying not to look too hard!

Kong of Skull Island 9 has finally made me realise why this series doesn't always work as well as it should, its the colouring. Its all so orange and can make the storytelling stumble. The reason I sussed this was cos on all other levels this was a great episode and so I really tried to work out what was buggin' me ... and it was that.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 17 see this arc fall back to the slump. Come on MG+DD you were so good for so long and I was so chuffed you somehow stayed around. Don't blow it now.

From now on all gold. Black Road 8 is just a wonderfully characterful fight. Brilliant. The Spirit Corpse-Makers 2 is Francavilla doing The Spirit, 'nuff said. Black Hammer 7 and Kill or be Killed 7 both continue being wonderful.

So we get to book of the haul. its not going to be Helena Crash 1 alas. It could have been its just soooo cool, so very very cool. I got this on the strenght of the brilliant Warwick Johnson Cadwell's just glorious art (come on Tharg get this fella in the Prog will ya). I stayed for the cool... I'm old and grumpy I don't do cool any more... some how this made me do cool. Well done you.

Book of the haul though has to be Copperhead 11. I might have read better comics this month, I've not read comics I'm more happy about picking up. Don't get me wrong it is quite supreme, it really is. A fantastic opening to the new arc. A wonderful, apparent shift with on of our main characters and just great to look at. So happy this comic is back. Its so good. Serioiusly all fans of 2000ad should be reading this comic, seriously.

*No whatever you may think that's not all typo that was all meant
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 28 March, 2017, 07:25:34 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 March, 2017, 08:59:05 PM
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 17 see this arc fall back to the slump. Come on MG+DD you were so good for so long and I was so chuffed you somehow stayed around.

I'm amazed this has made it to 17 issues. I don't mean that as a judgement on the quality of the comic, because I don't read it, but when comparable Marvel fringe titles like Foolkiller have conked out at 5, and when Marvel in general is doing surprisingly poorly in the direct market, it's quite an achievement for this to still be going.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 March, 2017, 12:37:53 PM
Quote from: Greg M. on 28 March, 2017, 07:25:34 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 March, 2017, 08:59:05 PM
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 17 see this arc fall back to the slump. Come on MG+DD you were so good for so long and I was so chuffed you somehow stayed around.

I'm amazed this has made it to 17 issues. I don't mean that as a judgement on the quality of the comic, because I don't read it, but when comparable Marvel fringe titles like Foolkiller have conked out at 5, and when Marvel in general is doing surprisingly poorly in the direct market, it's quite an achievement for this to still be going.

Yeah each time a new arc is announced I'm amazed and delighted. It seems to sell bobbins in the direct market and yet got a second, then third and it would now seem we are going for a fourth arc (hopefully better than the 3rd!). There must be some other market its doing well in cos even as a product to diversify the range the numbers as we seem them can't justify its continued existence... not that I'm complaining mind!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 April, 2017, 09:38:42 PM
Well I've not been to the nerd shop for about 3 weeks. That's no bloody excuse for you lot now is it. Anyway way have my haul safely mainlined and it does kinda highlight how difficult I'm finding keeping up with stories inbetween waits these days. Its took me while to get my head back into a few stories this month. In that vain I've rated my haul by the number of pages (out of a typical 20) that it took me to get my head back into the story and characters.

So with this rating the lower the score the better. In no particular order other than that which they lie in front of me as I type.

Cinema Purgatorio = 0 - its anthology format serving me well, though I am skipping one story these days.

Ragnarok 12 = 2ish but frankly who gives this is glorious, glorious comics. I hope its not too long between arcs!

Paper Girls 13 = 5 or so. Its doing well wrapping things around to themselves in a timey whimey way and I'm kinda surprised I think I'm keeping up. I do thing a re-read would serve this well though.

They're Not Like Us 15 = Pretty much all 20! This is such a shame, its great comic but I kept finding myself having to flick about reminding myself who was who. I think this will be great in re-read but its hurtling along right now (in story not publication) and its not really draggin' to it conclusion as is.

Unfollow 17 4-5ish
= As it races to its conclusion its cast has tightened and its becoming lean and mean. That said I still had to get my head into how they crashed in the jungle. This is more my bad but can't wait to get this one re-read as its just be superb.

Lazarus 26 =  7ish - This dense political fantasy feels disjointed and I really think thats to do with publication deserves better and again I look forward to a mightly re-read.

Copperhead 12 0 = This work of glory just slips back in my comic hole so easily. Sure it had a long lay off by it just knows how to drive straight back in, even if the art has slipped a little.

Flintstones 10 - 0 = This comics masterpiece is so mind meltingly fresh in the way its doing things, each issue just slaps you across the chops with its confident dissection of modern life. Genius.

Black Hammer 8 - 0 = See above really except for 'confident dissection of modern life' read 'glorious reintreptation of comics cliche as real life' oh and that ending huh Black Hammer fans, that ending!!!!!

Kong of Skull Island 10 - 15ish = Again I'm just getting my head back into this when it ends. I love Magno's art on the surface but it, alongside the colouring I'm increasingly sure, doesn't support the storytelling. Another awaiting re-read.

Doctor Who 11th, 3rd 4th - 20 = Bloody hell this is my only regular dosh of Who these days and its losing me a little. It looks superb and I think was a great story, just I couldn't bloody remember all the actual timey whimey stuff. 4 issues into the new 'season' and I already need a re-read NOT a healthy sign that!

Kamandi Challenge 3 - 0 = Okay the creative team of the month do a fun job this month and mean it does rather just cast you in and tell its story. The stories just haven't been that great but I think I'll stick with this regardless. 

And new book, thus escaping my marking this month is Rock Candy Mountain 1. This wasn't the book I wanted, it was the book it saud it would be a. A hobo combat adventure book was a little closer to the mark than I'd wished, or at least thought I'd wished but this is an absolute blast and is stunning to look at. A smashing first issue that has me sold out the blocks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 April, 2017, 09:42:08 AM
Oh I missed something I bought a while back on a whim. Well actually based on the fact I really Warwick Johnson Cadwell's art and have been meaning to pick something up by him for a while. So when I save Helena Crash 1 it looked perfect (even if I do hate coffee) and so picked it up.

Its a good fun opener and while not yet earth shattering looks brill and will be keeping me around a little longer at least.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 23 April, 2017, 11:20:47 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 March, 2017, 08:59:05 PM
Kong of Skull Island 9 has finally made me realise why this series doesn't always work as well as it should, its the colouring. Its all so orange and can make the storytelling stumble. The reason I sussed this was cos on all other levels this was a great episode and so I really tried to work out what was buggin' me ... and it was that.

The biggest problem I have is in keeping all the characters straight (not because of the coloring). There are a fair number of them and trying to remember what their job description is in the society on Skull Island is hard to keep straight. I was surprised how well-written it was overall, though.

I kind of look forward to re-reading this at some point mainly in one or two sittings, as I think it will make more sense and be easier to remember everything going on. Is the whole thing 12 issues, or could it actually go further than that?

At any rate, it's a lot better than that Monster Comics SKULL ISLAND: BIRTH OF KONG #1 that I read this week.

Is there a thread here where people just list all the comics they read this week, or is this it? I think yours are the only posts I see that are like lists, Colin. Nice that you can squeeze in a sentence or two about each one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 23 April, 2017, 11:29:10 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 22 April, 2017, 09:38:42 PM
And new book, thus escaping my marking this month is Rock Candy Mountain 1. This wasn't the book I wanted, it was the book it saud it would be a. A hobo combat adventure book was a little closer to the mark than I'd wished, or at least thought I'd wished but this is an absolute blast and is stunning to look at. A smashing first issue that has me sold out the blocks.

Yeah, that was completely off my radar until I saw it and picked it up and began reading a bit of it. A very interesting alternativey-feeling change of pace, and I loved all the text explanation of the song in the back. I want to read more of the story already. I'm not sure that I'd quite boil it down as far as "a hobo combat adventure" (that was a key dramatic scene, though), since I don't expect those sort of sequences to characterize the whole thing, but you might be onto something if you're thinking in terms of there's a vendetta brewing that's connected to that scene which might come back to become the regular bane of our hobo-heroes. I hadn't actually considered that. Shaolin Hobo?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 23 April, 2017, 12:07:35 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 22 April, 2017, 09:38:42 PM

Ragnarok 12 = 2ish but frankly who gives this is glorious, glorious comics. I hope its not too long between arcs!

Another one I've been following. Found it a little slow-going as a read in the earliest issues, but once I figured out what was what and got into the rhythm of it, it's sensational. It really leaves me feeling like Simonson is doing "Son of Odin Returns" ala Miller's 1986 Batman opus, but not in any kind of derivative way. Feels epic, like the Last Thor Saga, or something.

Quote from: Colin YNWA on 22 April, 2017, 09:38:42 PM
Black Hammer 8 - 0 = See above really except for 'confident dissection of modern life' read 'glorious reintreptation of comics cliche as real life' oh and that ending huh Black Hammer fans, that ending!!!!!

I have not been a huge Jeff Lemire fan up to this point, and I guess really am not still. This series is without a doubt the best thing I've ever read by him though, and I look forward to it every single month. In its sketchiest form it's a Justice League homage/rehash, yet so much more at the same time. In a good, old-school Alan Moore-ish sort of way (but again, not in an imitative way). Just one of those really outstanding and 'different' re-approaches to the superhero genre.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 April, 2017, 12:35:26 PM
Quote from: positronic on 23 April, 2017, 11:20:47 AM
Is there a thread here where people just list all the comics they read this week, or is this it? I think yours are the only posts I see that are like lists, Colin. Nice that you can squeeze in a sentence or two about each one.

This thread has been and is many things to many people. I think when Adventurer (I think its was) started it it was designed to just that, what was coming out and being bought by folks.

I started to use it just as a place to whitter about comics I'm currently reading from my pull list...

...really I post so much here to try to keep it going and so showcase talking about comics on what is after all a comics forum. Beats the heck out of squabbling about politics here if you ask med (I have my Facebook bubble for that!).

Use it to list ya comics if you fancy, but most just use it!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 23 April, 2017, 12:39:51 PM
I have neglected this thread for too long...comic book dump incoming!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 April, 2017, 12:41:51 PM
Oh and on another note just read this morning as it happens that Kong will be finishing at issue 12

AND just messaged Walt Simonson and I'm now all star struck as he responded pretty much straight away - alas the news was not good. It could be a year between this issue and next BUT The MIGHTY SIMONSON is doing this so the next arc can come out monthly.

For Walt I wait!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 23 April, 2017, 01:33:25 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 23 April, 2017, 12:41:51 PM
Oh and on another note just read this morning as it happens that Kong will be finishing at issue 12

AND just messaged Walt Simonson and I'm now all star struck as he responded pretty much straight away - alas the news was not good. It could be a year between this issue and next BUT The MIGHTY SIMONSON is doing this so the next arc can come out monthly.

For Walt I wait!

Yeah, I kind of figured that Kong of Skull Island had to come to a natural conclusion. As much as I like it, I don't think that feeling would have lasted if it just went on forever, and I'm eager to see how it resolves.

So Ragnarok is book of 6 issues, followed by a hiatus, then another book? At least three? Seems like a good plan to me. There was a long break between Books 1 and 2, as well.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 23 April, 2017, 01:53:34 PM
These are some lists from the last couple of weeks of stuff I've been reading which I just copied from somewhere else I had posted them. (Doesn't mean I read them all the exact same day I first posted them, but somewhere in between one date and the next.)

April 10th
A.B.C. WARRIORS: RETURN TO EARTH HC
RO-BUSTERS: THE COMPLETE NUTS AND BOLTS VOL. 2 HC
A.B.C. WARRIORS: RETURN TO RO-BUSTERS HC
A.B.C. WARRIORS: THE MEK-FILES O2 HC
A.B.C. WARRIORS: RETURN TO MARS HC
A.B.C. WARRIORS: THE MEK-FILES O3 HC
ARCHIE'S FUNHOUSE SPRING ANNUAL #26
PLEASE TELL ME! GALKO-CHAN VOL. 1 TP

April 13th
JUDGE DREDD: THE CURSED EARTH UNCENSORED HC
SILVER SURFER #10
SUPER POWERS #6 (of 6)
DETECTIVE COMICS #954
WONDER WOMAN #20
PLANET OF THE APES/GREEN LANTERN #3 (of 6)
HELLBOY & THE B.P.R.D. 1954: GHOST MOON #2
RAGNAROK #12
JONESY #12
JUDGE DREDD: ORIGINS TP

April 20th
DURHAM RED: BITCH TP
STRONTIUM DOG: THE EARLY CASES TP
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #33 (final issue)
JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS #25 (of 26)
MICRONAUTS #11
BATMAN #21
BATWOMAN #2
STAR TREK/GREEN LANTERN (VOL.2) #5 (of 6)
ASTRO CITY #43
THE WILD STORM #3
EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' THE GREATEST ADVENTURE #1 (of 6)
BLACK HAMMER #8
SHAOLIN COWBOY: WHO'LL STOP THE REIGN? #1 (of 4)
SKULL ISLAND: BIRTH OF KONG #1 (of ?)
STAR TREK: NEW VISIONS #15: THE TRAVELER
RESIDENT ALIEN TP VOL. 04: THE MAN WITH NO NAME
2000 AD'S GREATEST: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS TP
JUDGE DREDD: THE CAPE & COWL CRIMES TP
ARCHIE COMICS ANNUAL #278

I didn't write any notes on these when I first read them, so I'm not going to do that now, and sometimes I don't always have something to say about every one of them. But next time I post something I just read, I'll try to write a little something about at least some of them.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 23 April, 2017, 05:05:09 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 23 April, 2017, 12:41:51 PM

AND just messaged Walt Simonson and I'm now all star struck as he responded pretty much straight away - alas the news was not good. It could be a year between this issue and next BUT The MIGHTY SIMONSON is doing this so the next arc can come out monthly.

For Walt I wait!

This series has always been worth the Walt.

Quite a satisfying conclusion to the 2nd arc, artwork has been sublime throughout.
I know that Simonson has an issue of Kamandi Challange coming up, it'll have to tide us over til 2018.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 27 April, 2017, 03:53:05 PM
What, nobody read anything this week?

Here's mine (yes, I read far too many, I know):

WEEK OF 04-26-17:

JUDGE DREDD: JUDGMENT DAY TP - Not the greatest Dredd story. Suffers from the same kind of "event burnout" as Marvel and DC crossover stories... trying to up the stakes, the scope, the mass destruction with every new one. FIVE whole Mega-Cities got wiped out! Lucky thing they were the ones which hadn't any characters with their own series set in them, eh? This isn't the more careful, mature Garth Ennis, and it also suffers from the old "too many artists spoil the broth comic" syndrome.

FLASH #21 - This was the first actual issue of The Flash I've read since September 2011. Part 2 (of 4) of "The Button". What do the Watchmen have to do with the DC multiverse? Oh yeah, I guess they got an entry in Grant Morrison's Multiversity Handbook, so they're connected now. No idea where Psycho-Pirate popped back in from, but presumably the same place as Wally West and Eobard Thawne, (a.k.a. Professor Zoom, a.k.a. The Reverse-Flash) were hiding out for 5 years. Or maybe it had something to do Mr. Mxyzptlk? Johnny Thunder? Who knows, it's probably not leading anywhere anyway, if it's anything like those Superman crossovers that teased that something big was in the offing.

DETECTIVE COMICS #955 - "The League of Shadows" arc continues. Not as good as the previous 2 stories (now TPs) in this title. I may drop it if the next arc isn't better.

WONDER WOMAN #21 - Still haven't figured out what's going on in this book. Also wonder if Greg Rucka has. Nice artwork, though.

THANOS #6 - Not bad. Not as interesting as Jim Starlin's stories. But far more interesting than Jason Aaron's. Still, considering what else Marvel is publishing these days, this is far from the worst.

BEN REILLY THE SCARLET SPIDER #1 - Oh, the humanity! (Or the clonity! or something.) Forget it. It's junk.

MAN-THING #3 (of 5) - I was pretty dubious about this from the first issue, but I'm actually liking it more than I thought. More of a tongue-in-cheek approach than most Marvel readers would be willing to put up with though, I'd guess. This would be the very first of R. L. Stine's work I've read. I reckon it bears more of a kinship with Steve Gerber's work on the character than might be immediately obvious.

DOOM PATROL #6 - First issue I've read since #2. Nick Derinton turns in some nice artwork here. I can't really get into Gerard Way's writing, though. I always wind up feeling like I'm reading "Diet Grant Morrison".

GREAT LAKES AVENGERS #7 (of 7) - Another lighthearted, if inconsequential romp. Knew it wouldn't last. Deadpool shows up at the end to razz them when their franchise gets pulled.

KILL OR BE KILLED #8 - If you like Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips' work, you're probably already reading this. If you don't, then you don't, I guess. Always a good read for me. See, you don't really need TV. Just Brubaker/Phillips comics, which are like a good HBO or Showtime series.

SAVAGE DRAGON #223 - It's hard to see it unless you actually read it, but this is actually a pretty different superhero comic. Hard to overcome the decades of continuity to get onboard with it, though.

DOLLFACE #4 (of 4) - Alright, you got me. This miniseries turned out to be a waste of time.

FOREVER WAR #3 (of 6) - Pretty good, if a little dated now, SF story. Nice artwork.

BATMAN THE SHADOW #1 (of 6) - Why is The Shadow going around murdering people? Not criminals, just regular people. ??? That IS the mystery, I guess.

BATMAN 66 MEETS WONDER WOMAN 77 #4 (of 6) - This concludes Act 2 of a 3-act play. Act I (issues #1&2) took place in 1944, when the 1966 Batman was still an un-orphaned child, and Princess Diana was still Wonder Woman, fighting WWII; Act II is taking place in 1966, on Paradise Island (guest appearance by Diana's "little sister", Drusilla a.k.a. Wonder Girl); and for Act III, issues 5&6 will jump forward to 1977 (which explains how Batman '66 can meet Wonder Woman '77 without time-travel being involved). Tying all three acts together is the frequently-resurrected Ra's Al Ghul (and daughter Talia, a mere child in the first 2 issues), in his Batman '66 debut.

SCOOBY DOO TEAM UP #25 - Green Lantern/Green Arrow guest-star, and plenty of nose-tweaking of Denny O'Neil's "hard-travelling heroes" is had. Green Lantern is heard to say about Green Arrow, "Oh, here we go with the 'hideous moral cancer rotting our very souls' again..."

KAMANDI CHALLENGE #4 (of 12) - Not as interesting as I'd hoped. Luck of the draw when you've got a different creative team on each issue. But then you can't really follow the story if you don't buy all 12 of them, can you?

PATSY WALKER AKA HELLCAT #17 (of 17) - It was a fun book while it lasted. I wish there had been more with Hedy Wolfe and the whole thing about Patsy's mom turning her daughter into a series of comic book stories.

NICK FURY #1 - If I didn't hate the character*, I'd probably have liked this, since I generally enjoy James Robinson's work, and the art was good. *Trust me, you don't want to get me started.

X-MEN BLUE #1 & 2 - At least it's a little less grim than your typical X-Men comic. This is the Original 5, btw - "O5" for short. It's referenced in the comic. Still hard to care too much, but if you're not as jaded as I am about X-Men comics, then there's hope to be found here, I guess.

SPOOKHOUSE #4 - Lighthearted take on the classic-type horror comic short story. I like it, I like it a lot. Eric Powell masterminded this series, with help in this issue from Steve Mannion.

HILLBILLY #6 - Eric Powell is in full force here. He's got the ear for dialect. Backwoodsy horror drawn from an American folkloric tradition. Witches are traditional hags, but Rondel (hillbilly of the title) wields the Devil's Meat Cleaver (sort of like a hill-folk Thor). It's some fine stuff.

LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE PIRATE'S GHOST #2 (of 3) - Best of the "pulp hero"-style comics by longevity, although whenever Francavilla gets in the act with his Black Beetle or The Spirit, he's giving The Lobster (his name's not really Johnson; it's too complicated to explain) some serious competition. This story might just hold some small clues to The Lobster's origin and/or true identity, which up until now has remained a complete mystery.

ANNO DRACULA #2 (of 5) - This might be the best Titan comic I've seen yet. I'm a sucker for alt-history stories, though -- especially those with good writing and artwork, like this one has.

MICRONAUTS: WRATH OF KARZA #1 (of 5) - The previous IDW Micronauts series concluded with issue #11 last week, so this miniseries will carry on the story. Baron Karza wants the Earth as his new power base, and is prepared to wipe out humanity to replace the inhabitant with the survivors of the Microverse.

KONG OF SKULL ISLAND #10 (of 12) - It looks like we may have seen the young Kong's baptism of fire in this issue. Although it seems the natives of Skull Island still have to change their society somewhat before it resembles the one in the classic movie.

SPLITTING IMAGE! 80-PAGE GIANT (1-shot) - The parody here is dated (1993) in this all-reprint special, but Don Simpson is really an under-rated cartoonist whose work I sorely miss. And I have to give the Image founders credit for poking fun at themselves (or at least, Rob Liefeld and Jim Valentino for poking fun at the rest of them, along with themselves).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 27 April, 2017, 04:17:50 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 23 April, 2017, 12:39:51 PM
I have neglected this thread for too long...comic book dump incoming!

Bump-ump a dump! So what happened?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 27 April, 2017, 04:36:38 PM
Positronic, I had burned out a little on Lobster Johnson (after the calamitous events of BPRD the stakes just seemed too small) but the promise of some small insight into the enigma of the man himself is luring me back!

This week I read Royal City and I'm going to pick up A.D #3 this weekend with the prog. Lemire's stuff is always lovely...

I also picked up Southern Cross TPB this week and whilst it was enjoyable, well-illustrated and a good take on the classic 'Event Horizon' style story, it felt a little rushed by the end. Not sure I'll bite for book 2.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 27 April, 2017, 06:18:32 PM
Quote from: Smith on 27 April, 2017, 08:02:36 AM
Night Owl Society #1 A very interesting setup,but its so obviously a movie pitch its embarrassing.
Hook Jaw #5 That certainty ended with a bang. :)
X-O Manowar #2 Kindt isn't in a hurry,it seems.But this is one of the rare cases where decompression works,so...
Just to move that here.In other news,both Batman The Shadow #1 and Scarlet Spider #1 were both really disappointing.TmntU #9 was weird,but so is everything involving the pantheon.
Action Comics and Flash have been pretty good.
Note to self: Stop picking up number #1. ::)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 27 April, 2017, 06:55:42 PM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 27 April, 2017, 04:36:38 PM
Positronic, I had burned out a little on Lobster Johnson (after the calamitous events of BPRD the stakes just seemed too small) but the promise of some small insight into the enigma of the man himself is luring me back!

I've just recently figured out that the one-shot (and maybe even 2-issue) stories are real stand-alone stories that they can slot into the long hiatuses between Tonci Zonjic's 3- or 4-issue story arcs. Those are the only ones where you'll find the advancement of any clues or character developments.

On the other hand, it would be wrong to read LJ just for some kind of overall advancement on the mystery angle. I've a feeling the ultimate resolution to that may not really come until John Arcudi is within arm's length of the end of the Lobster's career.

I don't even KNOW for sure if those clues are in the offing in this story, but reporter Cindy was working on researching some clues, and the bad guys have somehow figured out she's important. One of the things she had found had to do with a pirate, and this arc has a pirate's ghost, so it seems likely there might be some connection. Whether it will be enough for anyone to formulate any viable theories is up in the air. I have some vague ideas myself, but they might have something to do with it, or be way out in left field.

There's still room for a lot of false trails or red herrings before anything resembling a real "origin story" might be realized. Somehow, the fact that the reader knows as little about the Lobster as the criminals he fights is part of the successful formula of this title. I think Arcudi's trying to emulate the mysterioso quality of the early 1930s Shadow novels, when readers spent years guessing about small clues about the Shadow's past that were peppered through various pulp novels.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 27 April, 2017, 06:59:54 PM
Berlin #20: Every time one of these appears on the shelves I'm surprised and delighted it's still going, then when I read it I get annoyed it's not more than once in a blue moon (actually I think thiose are rather more frequent). This is a stonker of an installment, as parallel plots appear to be drawing together, circling faster around the sucking drain that is Hitler, a feeling highlighted by the saintly Joachim's ntenal recitation of Yeats's Second Coming, somewhat unusually presented here in its entirety. Lutes is a treasure, and his stamina remarkable.

Britannia Vol 2 #1: Lawks it's the second run and I'm still unsure about this, and still buying it. There's just enough Milligan goodness to outweigh the Milligan badness, but it's a fine line. Is Nero ever going to get some good press?  Not in this book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2017, 07:30:24 PM
Wow Positronic that's quite a pull list. How many titles are you getting a month? Some good stuff there - always nice to hear some love for the fantastic Hillbilly

Quote from: TordelBack on 27 April, 2017, 06:59:54 PM
Britannia Vol 2 #1: Lawks it's the second run and I'm still unsure about this, and still buying it. There's just enough Milligan goodness to outweigh the Milligan badness, but it's a fine line. Is Nero ever going to get some good press?  Not in this book.

Given my love of both Roman comics (comics set in the Roman Empire (or Republic I guess) and Pete Milligan you'd think I'd all over this but I'm getting tired of Roman comics that just lend on some super natural element or other. Just give me a straight historical damnit.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 April, 2017, 08:05:42 PM
Well I had a few titles on my pull list this week...

Stokoe's been kinda quiet lately, with his run of Godzilla over and Orc Stain struggling to gaintraction, the dude has turned his considerable talents to the Xenomorphs in Alien Dead Orbit #1 and its...just solid. Hard too feel a little underwhelmed despite my enthusiasm, as it'sreally just another Aliens story at this point. But i'm keeping my eye on it.

The Visitor: How and Why He Stayed #3 at first appears to be a spin-off too far, but with Mr.Grist at the helm of a Mignlaverse series, how can I resist? And it's good, damn good even, but it just leaves me longing for more Kane and Mudman, which hopefully we'll see more of soon.

Kill or Be Killed #8 continues to be nothing short of superb. Brubaker and Phillips really are the master piece duo of our time, and i'm throughly delighted in their current yarn. Just brilliant comics. Savage Dragon #223 does what Larsen does best, being utterly insane, and doing what corporate comics try and fail to do, have a massive pair of bollocks.

Weekly Shonen Jump is on fire right now, I might add, and by farthe best anthology on the market besides the tooth. New series Doctor Stone is the paleolithic post apocalyptic survival series I never knew I wanted, One Piece is pulling out all the stops to be as crazy as possible, Food Wars! continues to do it's thing, The Promised Neverland is jaw droppingly wonderful, and so out of the Jump comfert zone as to be enigmatic. Then theres My Hero Academia. Oh how I love it.

Hillbilly #7 is Eric Powell at hismad finest, utterly barmy and delightful, Hookjaw #5 wraps the series up in guro glory, and ULTRAMAN #8 continues to be mesmerisingly brilliant yet so familiar.

I have one final comic to read this week, the finale to Unfollow...which I am saving u til I have co pleted a reread of the entire dazzling saga. I shall miss it so very much.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2017, 10:03:47 PM
Just finished Saga volume 7. It was pretty good. It looked superb but the story seemed to stall, rooted like a wooden spaceship refueling. It felt like it was treading such familiar ground. Hazel's narration leading you down the stories path, setting the scene and trying to embellism and enhance the experience but often just over playing it. The dialogue has calmed somewhat but the characters aren't really moving.

I do like Saga, I really do and I'm consiois I'm over critical at times as it is so lauded... but this voliume did feel static and the weakest yet.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 28 April, 2017, 06:36:22 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 27 April, 2017, 08:05:42 PM
Stokoe's been kinda quiet lately, with his run of Godzilla over and Orc Stain struggling to gaintraction, the dude has turned his considerable talents to the Xenomorphs in Alien Dead Orbit #1 and its...just solid. Hard too feel a little underwhelmed despite my enthusiasm, as it's really just another Aliens story at this point. But i'm keeping my eye on it.

Thanks for the heads-up on that one, Hawkmumbler. Dark Horse releases SO many Aliens and Predator series that it becomes a little ho-hum, and I tend to just glance over them in the solicitations. But of course anything by Stokoe is an exception, so I've just ordered this series from my LCS.

Speaking of.... now where IS that fourth issue of Predator vs. Judge Dredd vs. Aliens? It seems like it's been... forever, since issue #3.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 28 April, 2017, 06:55:09 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 27 April, 2017, 08:05:42 PM
Weekly Shonen Jump is on fire right now, I might add, and by farthe best anthology on the market besides the tooth. New series Doctor Stone is the paleolithic post apocalyptic survival series I never knew I wanted, One Piece is pulling out all the stops to be as crazy as possible, Food Wars! continues to do it's thing, The Promised Neverland is jaw droppingly wonderful, and so out of the Jump comfert zone as to be enigmatic. Then theres My Hero Academia. Oh how I love it.

ULTRAMAN #8 continues to be mesmerisingly brilliant yet so familiar.

Seeing how we both like stuff like Stokoe, Kill or Be Killed, Savage Dragon, and Hillbilly, it seems like we might have some similar tastes in comics. So I have to ask, is Ultraman really that good? Someone else had recommended it to me, but when I flipped through it, it just seemed entirely too unnecessary... for an Ultraman manga, that is. Just like overly busy (artwise), and maybe a little too 'grim & gritty' and trying too hard to prove something in terms of justifying itself as a seinin manga for nostalgic adult readers. In general though, I'm eager for some tokusatsu hero manga. I'm still hoping for an English translation of Kamen Rider Spirits someday, in a subdued 'don't-hold-your-breath' kind of way. How would you compare the new Ultraman to something like (the highly-underrated IMO) Bio-Booster Armor GUYVER?

I take it Jump's all-digital now? I never really liked following the stories piecemeal, a few pages at a time every week; I prefer them in tankobon-sized chunks. I'm all over it when a new One-Punch Man volume comes out, and My Hero Academia (from last year's FCBD preview) seemed all right, but maybe a little like One-Punch Man lite, crossed with Avengers Academy or something. Maybe I'll give it another shot.

Any other notable manga you're enjoying?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 April, 2017, 10:16:14 AM
You are welcome, my good man! I should say, my analysis of Dead Orbit #1 was a tad pessimistic, it's excellent, but maybe not up with Orc Stain just yet.

ULTRAMAN is something that is very, radically different from the source material, but when you get over that what you find is a superb series full of murder mystery intrigue and galactic political espionage. It wont be for everyone, but it's magnificent in it's own little way.

The WSJ is a bag filled with a bit of everything. From high sea's adventure to high fantasy, from post apocalyptic comedies to superhero society in decay, fairy tale horror and sports manga. For the price of a chocolate bar you get at least 150 pages of digital comic, so it's worth a moment of anyones time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 28 April, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Comparatively big week for me, dominated by endings.

The big one is obviously Unfollow #18. Unlike Colin, I have greedily read it before embarking on a reread. It's a mixed bag, but more successful than not so I'm looking forward to picking up on some of the things I've no doubt missed along the way.

It's more from a sense of duty that I'll also reread the first arc of Doom Patrol #6. It already seems like a lifetime ago that I was raving about the first issue.

Had assumed there was another issue so Hookjaw #5 ending took me a bit by surprise. This series has been a bit of a moist octopus for me. Far from Spurrier's best.

Not had a chance to read it yet, but the eventual appearance of Archangel #4 in our timeline is a boon to our species.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2017, 07:30:24 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 27 April, 2017, 06:59:54 PM
Britannia Vol 2 #1: Lawks it's the second run and I'm still unsure about this, and still buying it. There's just enough Milligan goodness to outweigh the Milligan badness, but it's a fine line. Is Nero ever going to get some good press?  Not in this book.
Given my love of both Roman comics (comics set in the Roman Empire (or Republic I guess) and Pete Milligan you'd think I'd all over this but I'm getting tired of Roman comics that just lend on some super natural element or other. Just give me a straight historical damnit.
Interesting thoughts. I'd say Britannia was the first Milligan joint which I've unreservedly enjoyed for about ten years so I was over the moon to see a second series out so soon.


Quote from: Colin YNWA on 23 April, 2017, 12:41:51 PM
AND just messaged Walt Simonson and I'm now all star struck as he responded pretty much straight away - alas the news was not good. It could be a year between this issue and next BUT The MIGHTY SIMONSON is doing this so the next arc can come out monthly.
That's good news and bad news. Still loving Ragnarok and it looks like the next storyline will move off in a different direction.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 28 April, 2017, 10:50:42 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 28 April, 2017, 10:16:14 AM
ULTRAMAN is something that is very, radically different from the source material, but when you get over that what you find is a superb series full of murder mystery intrigue and galactic political espionage. It wont be for everyone, but it's magnificent in it's own little way.

So, could you compare it to something like Urasawa's PLUTO then, in terms of how that was a reimagining of Tezuka's Tetusuwan Atomu: "The Greatest Robot on Earth" story? Lots of political allegory and a more realistic 21st century re-do in that one (with a very different sort of art and storytelling sensibility, and not just a rehash of the same plot), and one of the best manga I've read in recent years. If the Ultraman reboot is anywhere half as great as that, then it's probably pretty good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 April, 2017, 10:57:32 AM
Perhapse an inherently unfair comparrison (PLUTO is a masterpiece) and rather a reimagining it's a sequel that ignores everything that came after Ultra Q and Ultraman '66, but over all, yes. Go in with that mindset and you'll likely read into it a lot better.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 28 April, 2017, 10:59:53 AM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 28 April, 2017, 10:25:14 AM

Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2017, 07:30:24 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 27 April, 2017, 06:59:54 PM
Britannia Vol 2 #1: Lawks it's the second run and I'm still unsure about this, and still buying it. There's just enough Milligan goodness to outweigh the Milligan badness, but it's a fine line. Is Nero ever going to get some good press?  Not in this book.
Given my love of both Roman comics (comics set in the Roman Empire (or Republic I guess) and Pete Milligan you'd think I'd all over this but I'm getting tired of Roman comics that just lend on some super natural element or other. Just give me a straight historical damnit.
Interesting thoughts. I'd say Britannia was the first Milligan joint which I've unreservedly enjoyed for about ten years so I was over the moon to see a second series out so soon.

Given that it's one of only four monthly comics I buy regularly (Black Hammer, Knights of the Dinner Table, JD Megazine), it's not like I don't enjoy it - and this issue is a particularly good one. It's just that Milligan's characters often have very similar voices, and his dialogue is uneven, with lots of repetition and awkward anachronisms: and there's a LOT of it.  I wish my enjoyment was less equivocal, it SHOULD be an easy win.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bolt-01 on 28 April, 2017, 11:13:10 AM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 28 April, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Had assumed there was another issue so Hookjaw #5 ending took me a bit by surprise. This series has been a bit of a moist octopus for me. Far from Spurrier's best.

Inversely I've loved it. It's been years since I've followed a floppy so I've really enjoyed seeing the tale unfold. I think Spurrier and Boyle have done a bang-up job and I'd be happy to see them tell another tale.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 28 April, 2017, 11:13:52 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 28 April, 2017, 10:57:32 AM
Perhapse an inherently unfair comparrison (PLUTO is a masterpiece) and rather a reimagining it's a sequel that ignores everything that came after Ultra Q and Ultraman '66, but over all, yes. Go in with that mindset and you'll likely read into it a lot better.

Okay, thanks, Hawkmumbler. Manga can be a little hard to navigate sometimes in terms of recommendations because there are so many different genres and tastes out there. Where seinin manga overlaps tokusatsu/superhero or classic anime-manga reboots or sequels, it's hard for me to find recommendations from people of like-minded sensibilities.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 28 April, 2017, 12:09:36 PM
I have really enjoyed Alien: Defiance, mainly because it's far removed from the mess of the 'Fire and Stone' crossover series with Predator/Prometheus. Thank you Ridley Scott for making a Dan Abnett written Aliens series unappealing to me.

Defiance is however great and coming to the end of its run. I'll have to check out Dead Orbit. I've always enjoyed the DH Aliens stuff though I found the best stories were always found in DHP (Herk Mondo - cigar chomping monster hunter shouldn't work in Aliens but it did!).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 April, 2017, 01:00:31 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 28 April, 2017, 11:13:10 AM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 28 April, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Had assumed there was another issue so Hookjaw #5 ending took me a bit by surprise. This series has been a bit of a moist octopus for me. Far from Spurrier's best.

Inversely I've loved it. It's been years since I've followed a floppy so I've really enjoyed seeing the tale unfold. I think Spurrier and Boyle have done a bang-up job and I'd be happy to see them tell another tale.

I really liked the look of this and intend to pick up the collected edition.

Maybe a stupid question- but is artist Conor Boyle a member of this forum?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bolt-01 on 28 April, 2017, 01:36:43 PM
Link- Conor was known around these parts as Uncle Fester if my memory serves. He's a boarder of 'very' long standing (He was around is approx 2002-3).

He's also half of Disconnected press with his good lady and has worked on a lot of stuff for FQP/Zarjaz too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 28 April, 2017, 02:00:31 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2017, 07:30:24 PM
Wow Positronic that's quite a pull list. How many titles are you getting a month? Some good stuff there - always nice to hear some love for the fantastic Hillbilly

About... "kind of a lot"? Who counts? If I did, I guess the next thing I'd be thinking about was cutting down.  :(   [I have a secret though. I kind of cheat, because about half the comics I might read in any given week might be borrowed, not bought, which sure does make it easier to sample stuff or read things that I'd otherwise dismiss out of hand as of marginal worth.]

I just try to find comics that appeal to me, and I have eclectic tastes. Some comics are the "comfort food", some are "meat & potatoes", some are "fine cuisine", and some are "dessert". Some are like candy or bubblegum, and some are "snack food".

I do tend to lean towards comics that are science-fictional (especially some of the more specialized subgenres), or have monsters, or are cartoony or comical (big animation fan, too), at least to some degree. But I'm not ruling anything out per se, so anything from mainstream to kids' comics to manga to alternative/underground could be on my list in any given week.

I used to be a huge DC and Marvel guy. But that was back 5-10 years ago or more, so my reading list of the Big Two has been shrinking ever since. It's easier to pass most of their titles by when you aren't reading for "the universe" any longer. Too many years of gimmicks and "event burnout" I guess. I tend to view the Pavlovian-response techniques with a jaundiced eye these days. I still keep a finger on the pulse, as it were, and sometimes relent when people push me to read something. There are exceptions to restricting my diet for "fast food" comics. There are always exceptions, depending on who the writer and artist is, but considering how few Marvel & DC comics I actually buy, as opposed to just borrow...

I feel bad now about missing The Goon when it first started, or select Vertigo titles, or lots of the Mignolaverse stuff. There's a huge back catalog I missed in the last 25 years or so.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 April, 2017, 08:47:34 PM
Quote from: positronic on 28 April, 2017, 11:13:52 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 28 April, 2017, 10:57:32 AM
Perhapse an inherently unfair comparrison (PLUTO is a masterpiece) and rather a reimagining it's a sequel that ignores everything that came after Ultra Q and Ultraman '66, but over all, yes. Go in with that mindset and you'll likely read into it a lot better.

Okay, thanks, Hawkmumbler. Manga can be a little hard to navigate sometimes in terms of recommendations because there are so many different genres and tastes out there. Where seinin manga overlaps tokusatsu/superhero or classic anime-manga reboots or sequels, it's hard for me to find recommendations from people of like-minded sensibilities.
Amazingly, it was this manga that got me to watch more Ultraman and tokusatsu in general, it really does feel like what would have happened if that Ultraman/Kaman Rider crossover was canon!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 April, 2017, 01:15:28 AM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 28 April, 2017, 01:36:43 PM
Link- Conor was known around these parts as Uncle Fester if my memory serves. He's a boarder of 'very' long standing (He was around is approx 2002-3).

He's also half of Disconnected press with his good lady and has worked on a lot of stuff for FQP/Zarjaz too.

Cheers Bolt. I recognised the name from some of the Zarjaz material you published, was just curious if it was a regular boarder I may have been inadvertently unaware of.
He's an excellent artist.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 30 April, 2017, 04:09:41 PM
THE ROAD TO SECRET EMPIRE TP
SECRET EMPIRE #0
SECRET EMPIRE PREVIEW EDITION


It was kind of pushed on me. It's not that the writing or artwork is so bad, it's just that there are a zillion characters and the whole thing sinks under its own weight into a quagmire of convoluted plotting and internecine strife. Almost every mainstream Marvel title requires you to read at least a half-dozen other titles (and even more back issues) to understand what's going on. Yeah, I get the main gist of it, but it's just too much work to bother with. If I was going to really care at all about the story, then I'd need to know a thousand contingent details about this character and that character, and when did this happen or when did that happen? It's just easier to pass on the whole thing and say "Wake me when it's over and let me know how it all turned out." [Prediction: When it's all over, Kobik reboots the Marvel Universe.]

Maybe Marvel sales would be better if they made their comics just a little more accessible, and didn't keep constantly changing the characters every 6 months (like, maybe they don't really need an All-New, All-Different makeover and a new #1). Maybe just cut it down to having ONE Captain America, ONE Spider-Man, ONE Thor, ONE Hulk, ONE Iron Man, and ONE Wolverine... think about it, Marvel.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 30 April, 2017, 04:51:53 PM
That I'd have to agree with.  I gave up on the new Captain America when it went down this rabbit hole and I'm glad I did.  My 'guilty pleasure' is the X-Men which I've been reading since the Mutant Massacre (and since worked through the whole lot) which was my first and last decent crossover.  The last few years have seen me completely lose the plot with the title.  For such a major event for the marvel mutants, the Terrigen mist release completely baffled me.  I couldn't even tell you where it happened.  All I know is that all of a sudden the mansion was shifted to limbo, Cyclops was dead and the Inhumans were a major villain for them.  The last six months with uncanny has seen me coming close to giving up.

Which is why I'm glad of the latest reboot with Gold and Blue.  Sod the rest, I can't afford them with Marvel's prices these days.  The first two issues of each seem to have given the titles a grounding and stability that has been missing for me for a while.  The Gold team are an older version of the team I started out with.  The Blue team a younger version of the original team (at least from when I started with X-Factor back in the day).  The artwork is a bit inconsistent on Blue.  Jean Grey occasionally morphs into 'manga grey' whilst Magneto seems to have been traced from Land's work (bugger, quick, pick up those worms!).  Otherwise they've both been a more satisfying read than the books have been for a long while.

Kind of reminds you of how high the standards are on the tooth.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 01 May, 2017, 05:36:35 AM
That's the thing with Marvel's characters -- they're little comic book companies (or universes) within a larger company universe. You've got the Avengers franchise, the X-Men franchise, the Spider-Man franchise, and some kind of "Marvel Cosmic" franchise (Guardians of the Galaxy and other science-fiction superheroes). Each of these is comprised of a group of half-a-dozen to a dozen related titles.

So if you're wanting to follow one particular title out of any of those franchises because you like the writing and artwork, eventually you are going to have to deal with the characters and continuity going on in the others. For example, I've sampled over the last few years several X-titles written by Cullen Bunn (particularly those with art by Greg Land and featuring Magneto) and enjoyed the stories in and of themselves. I never wind up sticking with a title though, because ultimately within six months it will become part of a crossover involving all the other titles in the franchise.

Then in addition to the franchise-based crossover plotlines, you've got at least one major and one minor Marvel Universe-wide crossover plot that involves ALL (or pretty nearly all) of the titles set within the current MU continuity. It's disruptive to me as a reader if my only real concern is with that one X-title being written by Cullen Bunn and drawn by Greg Land, and then scheduling due to coordination with all these crossovers usually results in having a fill-in issue or arc drawn (and occasionally even written) by different creators.

If I'm reading any Marvel titles, I tend to "take the backroads" and "stay off the highway"... which results in the titles which interest me being almost always low-sellers and short-run series. She-Hulk (Charles Soule & Javier Pulido), Howling Commandos of SHIELD (Frank Barbiere & Brent Schoonover), Astonishing Ant-Man (Nick Spenser & Ramon Rosanas), Squadron Supreme (James Robinson & Leonard Kirk), Howard the Duck (Chip Zdarksy and Joe Quinones), Patsy Walker a.k.a. Hellcat (Kate Leth & Brittany Williams) were the main Marvel titles I enjoyed in recent years, and they all had short runs and have since been cancelled. Captain America (Ed Brubaker & Steve Epting) and Daredevil (Mark Waid & Chris Samnee) had good runs but have since been All-New, All-Different-ed. The only thing remaining on my list at this point in time is Silver Surfer (Dan Slott & Mike Allred).

I read X-Men Blue #1 & 2 last week and it seemed okay in terms of art and writing (Cullen Bunn, with Magneto again), but I'm leery of getting invested in it because every Cullen Bunn X-Men title I've read has been interrupted by a crossover before 2 or 3 story arcs have passed, causing me to lose interest and drop the title. Plus Bunn is already teasing adding several new members which kind of subtracts from my initial attraction to the title as being a team composed of the original five X-Men.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 03 May, 2017, 06:49:16 PM
Here is a sentence I never thought I would say: Youngblood #1 was pretty promising.Swordquest #0 was also promising.
And thank Grud,Spiderman/Deadpool is back to the actual story.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 03 May, 2017, 06:55:06 PM
No time to write much of anything on these, but this was this week's crop:

BATMAN #22 (The Button, Pt. 3 of 4)
FALL & RISE OF CAPTAIN ATOM #5 (of 6)
BANE CONQUEST #1 (of 12)
RICK AND MORTY #25
UNCLE SCROOGE #26
IRON FIST #3 (of ?)
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: HERO KILLERS #1 (of ?)
DOC SAVAGE: THE RING OF FIRE #2 (of 4)
EMPOWERED & THE SOLDIER OF LOVE #3 (of 3)
PREDATOR: HUNTERS #1 (of ?)
VALERIAN (free promo comic)
SWORDQUEST #0
- Weird but interesting, not what I was expecting. Sort of alternative-y.

Also picked up, but not yet read:
THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF COMICS #6
JUDGE DREDD: THE GARTH ENNIS COLLECTION TP
THE ROOK ARCHIVES HC VOL. 01
MARVEL MONSTERBUS HC VOL. 01
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 04 May, 2017, 06:56:08 AM
Tmnt #69 is pretty strong.As always.
Batman #22,at least we are closer to the Button resolution.Even if we have to suffer Tom King to get there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 04 May, 2017, 11:45:57 AM
Quote from: Smith on 04 May, 2017, 06:56:08 AM
Batman #22,at least we are closer to the Button resolution.Even if we have to suffer Tom King to get there.

Batman #22 was actually written by Josh Williamson (from a plot dictated by Geoff Johns, I hear).

...If there even is any resolution. None of the mysterious goings-on from DC Rebirth #1 ever seem to turn out to have any definite answers, or at least any that make sense.

I guess I can be satisfied if it's just an excuse to bring back Jay Garrick (which of course would be a teaser for a full-blown JSA comeback... that sounds like a Geoff Johns idea).

I'm still not sure what they thought (or think) they're accomplishing by replacing the New 52 Superman with the pre-Flashpoint DCU Superman. That just creates more confusion than before, because this Superman is now living in a universe that never made him [meaning that (except for Lois & Jon) his true relationships (friends and foes) and origins are still tied to the old universe]. It's an unwieldy attempt at a solution to a problem that won't go away easily and can't be fixed by buying a new pair of red underpants. That "Superman Rebirth" multiparter didn't resolve (or explain) anything.

Now "The Button" is telling us that the Flashpoint universe was never really a universe? Then how does the Flash remember it, and how could he return there? If it wasn't a universe, then what was it? (A dream, a hoax, an "imaginary story"? A Hypertime shared hallucination?)  It sure seemed to be a universe as far as that Convergence story treated it. It's like DC comics don't even try to pretend to have any internal logic to their stories any more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Professor Bear on 04 May, 2017, 12:32:29 PM
It was an alternate timeline, so it and pre-Flashpoint DCU occupy the same physical space.  Flashpoint is a "real" universe only when it exists, but when it doesn't, it isn't.  Basically the Flashpoint universe and the Pre-Flashpoint universe take turns existing, except when a writer decides they exist at the same time.  Because writing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 04 May, 2017, 02:25:37 PM
Quote from: Professor Bear on 04 May, 2017, 12:32:29 PM
It was an alternate timeline, so it and pre-Flashpoint DCU occupy the same physical space.  Flashpoint is a "real" universe only when it exists, but when it doesn't, it isn't.  Basically the Flashpoint universe and the Pre-Flashpoint universe take turns existing, except when a writer decides they exist at the same time.  Because writing.

Why bother going through the motions of trying to baffle people with bullpoop explanations*? Convergence was the same. DC already publishes Scooby-Doo Team-Up, which manages to get by using any version of a character that seems pertinent to the story on the "because it's just a comic book" premise, and doesn't need to invoke any parallel-worlds technobabble. If it doesn't at least have any internal logic, then don't even bother. Hey, I know Marvel's Secret Wars wasn't any less incomprehensible, but you can't go by that yardstick. DC should have just stuck with the all-purpose escape clause of Hypertime.**

*[... other than the obvious excuse of "because it sells comic books"...]
**[If you read about it in a comic book, it exists somewhere out there. "Don't Ask! Just Buy It!!"]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 May, 2017, 05:35:31 PM
Some people really get hung up on alternate realities and multiple versions of characters kicking around. I really don't understand the confusion.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 04 May, 2017, 07:04:11 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 04 May, 2017, 05:35:31 PM
Some people really get hung up on alternate realities and multiple versions of characters kicking around. I really don't understand the confusion.

I'm just trying to get past the DC stories teasing something they have no intention of delivering on. They're not delivering on the promise of what they're trying to sell us, which is a story that purports to untangle their tangled skein of multiple continuities.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 04 May, 2017, 07:18:08 PM
Decompression,mate.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 04 May, 2017, 07:24:40 PM
The covers were very lenticular though. Nice usage of that technology. All Marvel had to offer in response was a giveaway lenticular Hydra backing board.  :lol:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 May, 2017, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 04 May, 2017, 05:35:31 PM
Some people really get hung up on alternate realities and multiple versions of characters kicking around. I really don't understand the confusion.
Not to bring up Savage Dragon TOO frequently but thats exactly what Larsen's been doing so well for over a decade now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 May, 2017, 01:22:36 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 04 May, 2017, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 04 May, 2017, 05:35:31 PM
Some people really get hung up on alternate realities and multiple versions of characters kicking around. I really don't understand the confusion.
Not to bring up Savage Dragon TOO frequently but thats exactly what Larsen's been doing so well for over a decade now.

To be fair to my favorite comic on the planet, Erik has often been a bit... haphazard with his alternate reality and time travel rules. And often includes long descriptions of convoluted events, when he could downplay them more during info dumping.

And to be further fair, classic comics of the 50s-80s had haphazard time travel/alternate reality/alternate dimension rules too, and there is a charm to just 'use what works, and damn the ramifications', but if you're gonna bring it all together in a big event style calamity, you better have your ducks in a row to tell that story. If you're worried about confusing new and old readers with convoluted reality bending events, be careful that your 'clean up' doesn't cause MORE problems. Which has been DC's ongoing problem since the Crisis. Trying to patch a timeline, that really never needed patching in the first place.

I mean, I love it. Its fun to watch a billion dollar company keep tripping over itself to try to 'streamline' things for new media penetration. But I can appreciate it being obnoxious for the kids in the trenches trying to read this stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 05 May, 2017, 05:43:58 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 05 May, 2017, 01:22:36 AM
And to be further fair, classic comics of the 50s-80s had haphazard time travel/alternate reality/alternate dimension rules too, and there is a charm to just 'use what works, and damn the ramifications', but if you're gonna bring it all together in a big event style calamity, you better have your ducks in a row to tell that story. If you're worried about confusing new and old readers with convoluted reality bending events, be careful that your 'clean up' doesn't cause MORE problems. Which has been DC's ongoing problem since the Crisis. Trying to patch a timeline, that really never needed patching in the first place.

I mean, I love it. Its fun to watch a billion dollar company keep tripping over itself to try to 'streamline' things for new media penetration. But I can appreciate it being obnoxious for the kids in the trenches trying to read this stuff.

Good summation. I never had a problem understanding DC's pre-Crisis multiverse (Michael Moorcock's wasn't always so straightforwardly comprehensible to me). Marvel used to take great pride in its main continuity, and for a few decades more or less sniffed at the idea of a multiverse (even if occasionally paying homage to it with things like the Squadron Sinister/Supreme). Of course Marvel always contained parallel dimensions (like Asgard's Nine Worlds, or the domain of the Dread Dormammu, and many others seen in Dr. Strange), yet they deferred away from a "Marvel multiverse" of parallel earths until the first hints of that appeared in Alan Moore's Captain Britain, and it was many years before they started introducing whole worlds like Marvel 2099 and the Ultimate universe. By the time DC got around to Flashpoint, Marvel's multiverse had already become way more intricate and confusing than DC's had ever been prior to CoIE.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 May, 2017, 05:51:11 AM
Eh. Marvel had What If? for ages before Captain Britain and Earth 616 was a thing. If the 616 thing had just stayed a Captain Britain thing that probably would have been for the best. Having it leak into Marvel proper eventually having Marvel label EVERY UNIVERSE EVER is when things started getting obnoxious at Marvel. Culminating in the last few years of multiverse absurdity.

Funny enough, all of my favorite Marvel titles dealt with the multiverse in one way or another; What If?, Exiles, and Earth X.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 05 May, 2017, 06:31:54 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 05 May, 2017, 05:51:11 AM
Eh. Marvel had What If? for ages before Captain Britain and Earth 616 was a thing. If the 616 thing had just stayed a Captain Britain thing that probably would have been for the best. Having it leak into Marvel proper eventually having Marvel label EVERY UNIVERSE EVER is when things started getting obnoxious at Marvel. Culminating in the last few years of multiverse absurdity.

Funny enough, all of my favorite Marvel titles dealt with the multiverse in one way or another; What If?, Exiles, and Earth X.

I enjoyed all of those. Earth X in particular was remarkable, and seemed like a quite logical future projection of the main Marvel-616 timeline. Even though the What If? series (which did precede Captain Britain) was couched by the framing device of The Watcher peering into parallel dimensions, those were (mostly) one-off stories, a way to explore alternate story endings to well-known Marvel past events (at least at first). Occasionally things got a little silly with stories like "What If Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos Had Fought WWII in Outer Space?" Only a couple of the What If stories had any lasting significance (one of them, issue #4, "What If the Invaders Had Stayed Together After WWII?" actually turned out to be the main Marvel Universe, as did a slight variant on issue #9's story, "What If... the Avengers Had Been Formed During the 1950's?", which became, decades later, Agents of Atlas). In the latter instance, DC would have made something like that a reoccurring visit to a parallel earth protected by a different team of superheroes.

Marvel's nascent parallel-earth stories didn't really bear comparison to DC's pre-Crisis multiverse, which was characterized by different teams of superheroes being the dominant protectors of different parallel earths (and which evolved almost entirely from the annual JLA/JSA crossover stories). It was easy to identify DC's parallel earths simply by the superteams indigenous to them: JLA, JSA, Freedom Fighters/Quality Comics heroes, Fawcett heroes, etc. -- a legacy of both DC's Golden Age comics and those published by other companies whose characters' currently-published adventures had passed into publisher DC's hands.

Apart from the relatively rarely-seen Squadron Supreme (and the even more-rarely seen earths depicted in Captain Britain), Marvel didn't really have any reoccurring parallel earth characters (alternate future earths like War of the Worlds/Killraven, Guardians of the Galaxy, Days of Future Past and Marvel 2099 excepted) until the Ultimate Marvel universe.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 May, 2017, 09:21:04 PM
Oh that they were all free huh... but alas not so having picked up my freebies, most of which are scattered on the floor as I type awaiting the return of children to add them to their collections, I also picked up my haul, which looks a little something like this.

Kamandi Challenge 4 for me the best of the series so far, utter poppycock and nonsense but done with such a sense of fun. As is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 18 the end of this disappointing arc really a highlight to it (the disappointing arc) great conclusion added to the fact it contains the promise that Rocket Girl will be back this summer - wayhey... if that happens... Flintstones 11 is another manginficent slice of fun too, such biting rye fun, so sad next issue is the last, roll on Snagglepuss, I have high hopes for you. Paper Girls 14 fair rattles along and moves much along nicely of the two current BKV comics I'm reading this is by far the better! Kill or be Killed 8 just magnificent.

Elsewhere there is a little more to say. Firstly War Stories 23 is a fine example of whats so wrong with this series. See its a quite fantastic Ennis WWII story, up with his finest in this opening part. The trouble is the bloody art. I love it when you see an artist grow during their time on a comic, but Tomas Aira was bad when he started and after what feels like a life time on the title (probably a couple of years now?) he's still just as bad. Such a crime when you consider some of the talent Ennis has worked with in the past on his many war stories.

Black Road 9 - what hold on the penultimate part, what the... I thought this second arc felt a little like it was hurtling along. Who knows maybe this was always planned as 10 issue but it does read like it. Regardless its a bloody shame as this issue just shows how good this comic can be.

Judge Dredd - The Blessed Earth 1 - firstly didn't pick up on the artistic changem shame I liked McDaid on the previous run, mind the art in this isn't too shabby so all good. Its fantastic fun as well. Again not our Dredd but by heck its an interesting read taken on its own merits. Shame then that apparently this has been truncated from 12 - 8 issues.

Hillbilly 6 well in most hauls this would be at the top just fantastic comics. So much crammed into one comic, such a professionally crafted effort Eric Powell really is a master. Its not and that might seem an injustice until you realise I also got Unfollow 18 buy gosh they pulled it off did Rob Williams and Mike Dowling they managed to get an utterly superb ending this series deserved. So shocking, so in keeping with what's gone before. This series really should be hailed and that its been curtailed due to low sales (one would think) says much about ... not the state of the comics industry, it still produces stuff like this... rather the comics readers it serves. That this book didn't find an audience... really makes me sad...

... unlike free comics so lets mention a couple... well one does make me sad The Tick made me miss how much I used to love the old Ben Edlund stuff (I wonder would it hold up?) and that colouring OUCH! Tex also makes me sad, well only that I suspect the 'Signature Edition' this previews will cost me a fortune! Oh and OUCH that colouring job!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 07 May, 2017, 11:38:30 PM
Hm, from the outset you could see Unfollow would have a natural ending. Under the circumstances, 18 issues is a long run, really. I've no idea if it sold well or badly, don't follow that kind of thing (no pun, etc.).

One of the best series of recent times.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 May, 2017, 07:52:36 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 07 May, 2017, 11:38:30 PM
Hm, from the outset you could see Unfollow would have a natural ending. Under the circumstances, 18 issues is a long run, really. I've no idea if it sold well or badly, don't follow that kind of thing (no pun, etc.).

One of the best series of recent times.

I had a chat with Mike Dowling about it at the 40th and while he said they had managed to get to their planned ending, it was curtailed and they didn't explore the idea as they might otherwise have been able to.

But yeah it does work over the 18 issues and as they say better to leave us (me) wanting more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dweezil2 on 08 May, 2017, 09:17:27 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 08 May, 2017, 07:52:36 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 07 May, 2017, 11:38:30 PM
Hm, from the outset you could see Unfollow would have a natural ending. Under the circumstances, 18 issues is a long run, really. I've no idea if it sold well or badly, don't follow that kind of thing (no pun, etc.).

One of the best series of recent times.

I had a chat with Mike Dowling about it at the 40th and while he said they had managed to get to their planned ending, it was curtailed and they didn't explore the idea as they might otherwise have been able to.

But yeah it does work over the 18 issues and as they say better to leave us (me) wanting more.

Yeah, Unfollow did feel rushed towards the end of the run-shame, for the most part, it has been a superb series, certainly one of my favourites for a long time!
Still, more shitty superhero comics, right?  :-\
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 09 May, 2017, 05:10:29 PM
So the FCBD...Buffy sure shoots for nostalgia.TMNT,its a full fledged issue that does a ton of setup for the upcoming Trial of Krang and Dimension X story lines.A recap is a bit clumsy,but necessary here.As I keep saying,TMNT rocks and everyone should be reading it.  :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 11 May, 2017, 11:19:53 AM
TMNT was fun. I thought Betty and Veronica was surprisingly great!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 May, 2017, 11:33:00 AM
The Fantagraphics sampler was extraoridinary! Much to take away from it. Oh, and RIP Pepe, you are free now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 11 May, 2017, 12:12:41 PM
Was that the BOOM! one with Mouse Guard?

They are always something special. I found the hardback one from 2014 in a charity shop last year, one of the nicest things in my collection.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 May, 2017, 12:28:17 PM
Nah, Fantagraphics. Matt Furie's Funeral For Pepe was the drawing point for me, the rest was all new.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 11 May, 2017, 02:11:10 PM
I always look forward to checking out the FCBD books from Fantagraphics and Drawn & Quarterly. These often contain material that you just won't find in the average comic shop without specifically looking for it (and even then it's hit or miss).

Because they tend to be promoting work that appears in more expensive graphic collections, this is the only way to sample these creators' work -- most of them have no floppy comic version available apart from the FCBD giveaway.

The CBLDF Defend Comics FCBD book is always interesting, too - as is their annual edition of Liberty Comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 18 May, 2017, 01:16:40 PM
Night Owl Society #2
I someone asks you: What would Jesus do?,remember that turning over tables and busting out a whip is a possibility.
Well,movie-pitch,that is kinda profound.  ::)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 21 May, 2017, 07:26:04 AM
I just realized I haven't updated my reading list in a couple of weeks.

WEEK OF 05-09-17:
THE DAMNED #1
TANK GIRL WORLD WAR TANK GIRL #2 (of 4)
STAR TREK GREEN LANTERN VOL 2 #6 (of 6)
SILVER SURFER #11
ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN #2
WONDER WOMAN #22
DETECTIVE COMICS #956
BATMAN TMNT ADVENTURES #6 (of 6)
PLANET OF APES GREEN LANTERN #4 (of 6)
X-MEN BLUE #3
ZOMBIES ASSEMBLE #1 (of 4)
FCBD DC SUPER HERO GIRLS SUMMER OLYMPUS
BUG: THE ADVENTURES OF FORAGER #1 (of 6)
CAVEWOMAN: DESTINATION JUNGLE #1
THE CABINET OF DOCTOR CALIGARI #1 & 2 (of 2)
LOVE & ROCKETS MAGAZINE #2
THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF COMICS #1-6 (of 6)
FCBD 2017 FANTAGRAPHICS WORLD'S GREATEST CARTOONISTS

WEEK OF 05-17-17:
BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER ANNUAL DIGEST #253
NEMESIS THE WARLOCK: DEVIANT EDITION HC
ARCHIE'S PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #36 (Mar. 2002)
FLASH #22 (The Button, Pt. 4 of 4)
STAR TREK TNG: THE MIRROR BROKEN #1 (of 6)
ROM #10
JUGHEAD #15
ASTRO CITY #44
WILD STORM #4 (of 24)
INVINCIBLE #136 (of 144)
POWERS #8
FREEWAY FIGHTER #1 (of 4)
FOREVER WAR #4 (of 6)
WONDER WOMAN 77 MEETS THE BIONIC WOMAN #4 (of 6)
WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT: THE CORPSE MAKERS #3 (of 5)
ALIENS: DEAD ORBIT #1 (of 4)
BATWOMAN #3
ARCHIE'S PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #77 (Sept. 2003)
MEAN MACHINE: REAL MEAN TP
JUDGE DREDD: THE CARLOS EZQUERRA COLLECTION TP
HONDO CITY JUSTICE TP
HANNA-BARBERA FUTURE QUEST #1-12

... and I've still got a pile of FCBD books I haven't read yet, other than to flip through them. Missed four or five, too... including the FCBD 2000AD. Still working on it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 09:24:45 AM
How are you getting on with RockCandy Mountain. I have issue 2 sat beside me for reading (hopefully today but we'll see) and its a series I think I'm going to love but I worry for it finding an audience.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 21 May, 2017, 10:07:53 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 09:24:45 AM
How are you getting on with RockCandy Mountain. I have issue 2 sat beside me for reading (hopefully today but we'll see) and its a series I think I'm going to love but I worry for it finding an audience.

Love it. If for no other reason than the unusual subject matter. I haven't previously read anything about the pre-WWII hobo lifestyle. Then there's the two main characters, one the (our POV) newbie, and the other some kind of hobo zen master/martial artist who's a mystery... Or is he really crazy? Is there a real "Rock Candy Mountain", or what?? Don't know where they're going with this, and the unpredictability of it is really satisfying.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 12:10:03 PM
Quote from: positronic on 21 May, 2017, 10:07:53 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 09:24:45 AM
How are you getting on with RockCandy Mountain. I have issue 2 sat beside me for reading (hopefully today but we'll see) and its a series I think I'm going to love but I worry for it finding an audience.

Love it. If for no other reason than the unusual subject matter.

Yeah have to be honest that's the single reason I got on board. Don't know squit about the creator but damn did it sound gloriously different.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 21 May, 2017, 06:41:48 PM
Britannia Vol 2 No 2.  Seeing as I've been lukewarm about this series, it seems only fair to acknowledge a great issue. Not sure whether I'm adjusting to Milligan's peculiar dialogue, or whether it really is coming together better, but this was darn good comics. I also thought the essay in the back was the best yet, a great factual counterpoint to the fantastic goings-on in the story. Glad I stuck with it now, I very nearly didn't pick up this month's, and that would have been a mistake.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 08:56:33 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 12:10:03 PM
Quote from: positronic on 21 May, 2017, 10:07:53 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 09:24:45 AM
How are you getting on with RockCandy Mountain. I have issue 2 sat beside me for reading (hopefully today but we'll see) and its a series I think I'm going to love but I worry for it finding an audience.

Love it. If for no other reason than the unusual subject matter.

Yeah have to be honest that's the single reason I got on board. Don't know squit about the creator but damn did it sound gloriously different.

Well having now read Rock Candy Mountain 2 I can indeed confirm its superb and I have a feeling this unique series will quickly become a firm favourite of mine. Please all buy it so it sticks around.

Anyhoo finally got to my haul that I bought Thursday and while RCM 2 might in other circumstances have been book of the haul I've used it at the top and so misses that slot. As does Kong of Skull Island 11 a series that I really enjoy but since I worked out that the colouring was the biggest problem has suffered from the fact that I now consiously get annoyed more and more by the colouring with each passing issue! 11th Doctor 3rd 5 is really good fun beautifully drawn by our own INJ Culbard. I have a feeling though I'm going to miss the regular writers soon. Kill the Minotaur 1 (I think this is an ashcan issue as I don't think this starts proper until next month and doubt it will be A5!) boasts its a 'reimagine the minotaur...with all the spectacle, one-liners and thrills we expect from a summer blockbuster' and it is, I'm just not sure its reimagined that much and if being a summer blockbuster is anything to boast about? Still its fun and we'll see if it becomes less selfconsiously forced as it felt in this first issue.

Rok of the Reds 6 would get book of any haul but I'm going to talk about that elsewhere and you gotta admit not giving Spirit - The Coprse Makers 3 BotH seems just plain odd, after all its quite brilliant comic storytelling BUT then most hauls don't have Copperhead 13 and Copperhead is the perfect comic for a 2000ad fan who fancies a bit of monthly floppy fun its quite the Adnett of current American comics fare. If you are not reading it its better than the comics you are reading so stop reading them and read this instead!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 22 May, 2017, 05:03:55 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 08:56:33 PM
Kill the Minotaur 1 (I think this is an ashcan issue as I don't think this starts proper until next month and doubt it will be A5!) boasts its a 'reimagine the minotaur...with all the spectacle, one-liners and thrills we expect from a summer blockbuster' and it is, I'm just not sure its reimagined that much and if being a summer blockbuster is anything to boast about? Still its fun and we'll see if it becomes less selfconsiously forced as it felt in this first issue.

Kill the Minotaur wasn't on my radar, but thanks for the heads-up. I've googled this and like what I see. The writers are videogame and film writers, so I can see where "summer blockbuster" might be appropriate. I would go see that as a film. It's perfectly positioned as an awesome videogame as well. You can't get any more D&D than that, can you? They could have called the typical RPG-ing scenario "Mazes & Minotaurs" and it would have fit just as perfectly. I'm always down for another good iteration of Greek mythology. I hope we get to see more of the minotaur's point-of-view in this story. I'll definitely be checking this out when #1 hits in a couple of weeks.

Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 May, 2017, 08:56:33 PMRok of the Reds 6 would get book of any haul

Is there an online preview of Rok of the Reds somewhere? I don't know much about the original, I was given to understand it was just a sport comic for boys. I'm not really a sports fan, but from what I understand, they've given it a SF spin, so is it more like a Harlem Heroes or Mean Arena thing now?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 May, 2017, 07:59:19 AM
Quote from: positronic on 22 May, 2017, 05:03:55 AM
Is there an online preview of Rok of the Reds somewhere? I don't know much about the original, I was given to understand it was just a sport comic for boys. I'm not really a sports fan, but from what I understand, they've given it a SF spin, so is it more like a Harlem Heroes or Mean Arena thing now?

Its an original story and while it reads perfectly as an update of an old classic its new.

There's a thread all about it here (with the chance to buy all six issues signed by John Wagner and Dan Cornwell)

https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=43090.msg956667#msg956667 (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=43090.msg956667#msg956667)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 May, 2017, 05:26:03 PM
Bit of a tangent this but was looking through the shelves I keep my currently ongoing comics on while putting some stuff away in the nerd cave and it kinda revealed a shocking state of the things... things being the stuff I collect, but I do wonder how indicative this is of a wider problem.

Currently comics I get regularly that come out regularly(ish) in no particular order are:

2000ad and Megazine, Hillybilly, Rock Candy Mountain (fresh out the blocks though), Kill or Be Killed, Kamandi Challenge, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, War Stories (been a bit wobbly of late) Cinema Purguratorio, Black Hammer

AutumnLands, Lazarus, Paper Girls all have scheduled breaks between arcs but I'll give the benefit of the doubt to. As does Saga I think but I only get that in trade.

Back after a long hiatus, but back at least for now:

Copperhead

About to end, or just ended:

Kong of Skull Island (to be fair got longer than originally planned, Unfollow, They are not like us (and this one disappeared for some time too), Black Road, Judge Dredd (IDW)

On a long and in must cases unexplained hiatus:

Rocket Girl (rumours abound of a return soon - gulp), Mudman, Ragnarok (had a nice exchange with the glorious Walt Simonson about this one), Nowhere Men (again), Cry Havok, Tuki saves the humans, The Goddamned, Invisible Republic (good explaination in the last issue of the current run)

Moved to a original graphic novel format:

Sex

Now this isn't written to bitch at the creators there will be very good reasons behind each of the comics delayed or having scheduling problems. They aren't exactly titles that break sales records (well Saga aside!) so I understand that we're lucky to have them at all and I will wait as patiently as I have to for each of the titles BUT damnit its a shame. Its just something that really struck me when doing some sorting out my titles this afternoon.

All the titles experiencing problems, or ending are blooming great and its just such a pity that titles of this standard can't get traction and momentum to support them coming out. I was wondering however how common such problems are. Do other people's lists experience such woes, or am I just pickin' 'badly'?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheridan on 30 May, 2017, 10:09:17 PM
Quote from: positronic on 22 May, 2017, 05:03:55 AM
They could have called the typical RPG-ing scenario "Mazes & Minotaurs" and it would have fit just as perfectly.
They did:
(http://mazesandminotaurs.free.fr/MM3.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 31 May, 2017, 06:28:52 AM
@Colin YNWA - IDW's Judge Dredd ended? They had one series of 30 issues, followed (after a short hiatus) by another 12 issue series, followed (after a short hiatus) by the current series, Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth, which is a direct sequel to the Mega City Zero arc of the previous 12 issues.

JMO, but you have to be really Jonesing for some unread Dredd to get into these. Not Dredd's finest hour. I wish they'd have continued with Judge Dredd Classics and Rogue Trooper Classics in color, instead.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 31 May, 2017, 06:32:06 AM
Quote from: sheridan on 30 May, 2017, 10:09:17 PM
Quote from: positronic on 22 May, 2017, 05:03:55 AM
They could have called the typical RPG-ing scenario "Mazes & Minotaurs" and it would have fit just as perfectly.
They did:
(http://mazesandminotaurs.free.fr/MM3.jpg)

You just made me think of that awful anti-D&D TV-movie from 1982 with Tom Hanks, Mazes & Monsters.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084314/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084314/)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 May, 2017, 01:22:52 PM
Quote from: positronic on 31 May, 2017, 06:28:52 AM
@Colin YNWA - IDW's Judge Dredd ended? They had one series of 30 issues, followed (after a short hiatus) by another 12 issue series, followed (after a short hiatus) by the current series, Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth, which is a direct sequel to the Mega City Zero arc of the previous 12 issues.

Yeah but apparently its already said that the current story is being curtailed to 8 issues - think I read that here abouts?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 01 June, 2017, 01:35:40 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 31 May, 2017, 01:22:52 PM
Quote from: positronic on 31 May, 2017, 06:28:52 AM
@Colin YNWA - IDW's Judge Dredd ended? They had one series of 30 issues, followed (after a short hiatus) by another 12 issue series, followed (after a short hiatus) by the current series, Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth, which is a direct sequel to the Mega City Zero arc of the previous 12 issues.

Yeah but apparently its already said that the current story is being curtailed to 8 issues - think I read that here abouts?

Maybe they'll replace it with something actually a bit more Judge Dredd-ish? Actually, I thought IDW had the right idea with the miniseries Matt Smith wrote, JUDGE DREDD YEAR ONE and ANDERSON, PSI DIVISION: KING OF THE SIX SECTORS. Go with those early untold tales so as not to trip over the current (and previously-established) 2000AD/Megazine stories.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 01 June, 2017, 02:16:33 PM
And here are the weirdest Judge Dredd stories you'll probably ever read...
http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/comiclist-preview-judge-dredd-funko-universe-1 (http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/comiclist-preview-judge-dredd-funko-universe-1)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 02 June, 2017, 04:48:59 PM
Little Nightmares #1 That was...weird.  :-\
I also notice Jim did the lettering.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dandontdare on 02 June, 2017, 08:44:52 PM
Quote from: positronic on 01 June, 2017, 02:16:33 PM
And here are the weirdest Judge Dredd stories you'll probably ever read...
http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/comiclist-preview-judge-dredd-funko-universe-1 (http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/comiclist-preview-judge-dredd-funko-universe-1)

oh god, that's horrible
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 02 June, 2017, 09:58:06 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 02 June, 2017, 08:44:52 PM
Quote from: positronic on 01 June, 2017, 02:16:33 PM
And here are the weirdest Judge Dredd stories you'll probably ever read...
http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/comiclist-preview-judge-dredd-funko-universe-1 (http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/comiclist-preview-judge-dredd-funko-universe-1)

oh god, that's horrible

Yes, cute is like a cancer, and nothing's immune.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 June, 2017, 08:48:52 PM
Small haul this week but with two absolute blinders.... which we'll come to. First however I'm disappointed that Black Road 10 is the last is and this series has finished and disappointed with its ending. It felt a little... empty, ill defined, maybe. I'll see how it settles when I read it again in one go, but final death didn't really make sense to me...

Kamandi Challenge 5 has another good issue and boy that ending is quite the most astonishing to date! Judge Dredd Blessed Earth 2 is solid and I'm very fond of the art.

In great news Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 19 sees the new arc (just 5 issues I wonder if this will be the last) get off to a frankly rollocking star as Moon Girl lands on a Girl Moon. Who knew such simple word play would lead to such a great story! Hope this arc keeps this up after the disappointing last. Oh and of course I'm loving cranky Doombot Head, hope we see more of him.

The two astonishing comics should have no order both are so good but one is SO, so Good I think I will. Kill or be Killed 9 is just gripping, its this series Pine Barrens for those of you who know Sopranos... except less funny and more gripping... okay so its just that its REALLY fuckin' good and has the Russian Mafia in it. Brilliant stuff, and yet in an amazing feat of issue number nine synchronicity isn't quite a brilliant as the somehow even more brilliant Black Hammer 9 ... wow that's how do to comics. I've loved Dean Ormston's art on this series but David Rubin is something else. The way he uses the lettering ti move you in an atypical way around on double page is brilliant, the rest simply astonishing. Its a fantastic stand alone interlude that is made to feel so integril to the ongoing story. Glorious, glorious comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 04 June, 2017, 10:51:41 AM
I picked up and enjoyed the first Black Hammer trade as many of you rated it highly last year.
Intend on continuing in that vein, but have to ask- has the excellent Dean Ormston been replaced as lead artist?
I recall he was ill a short while ago.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 04 June, 2017, 11:13:59 AM
Quote from: Smith on 02 June, 2017, 04:48:59 PM
Little Nightmares #1 That was...weird.  :-\
I also notice Jim did the lettering.

I did. And it was. ;-)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: positronic on 04 June, 2017, 11:20:34 AM
WEEK OF 05-24-17:
JUDGE DREDD CLASSICS: THE APOCALYPSE WAR HC
- What a great classic, now all in colour!
THE ARCHIES #1 (one-shot)
GARTH ENNIS RED TEAM DOUBLE TAP #9 (of 9) - Great ending to a great series.
MICKEY MOUSE #329
POWERPUFF GIRLS: TIME TIE #1
(of 3)
SAVAGE DRAGON #224
DETECTIVE COMICS #957
WONDER WOMAN #23
X-MEN BLUE #4
WONDERLAND: BIRTH OF MADNESS #1
(one-shot)
THE GARDEN OF FLESH by Gilbert Hernandez HC
KAMANDI CHALLENGE #5 (of 12)
BATMAN/THE SHADOW #2 (of 6) -- I dunno... meh...
BATMAN '66 MEETS WONDER WOMAN 77 #5 (of 6) - Continues to be BIG big fun.
SCOOBY DOO TEAM UP #26 (guest-starring Hong Kong Phooey)
BLACK HAMMER #9 - Jeff Lemire has really, really impressed me with this series. Nothing I've ever read of his has ever blown me away like this.
THE GREATEST ADVENTURE #2 (of 6)
DIE KITTY DIE: HOLLYWOOD OR BUST #3 (of 4) [digital] - Dan Parent is a trip! Doing his own thing, stuff that Archie Comics would never let him do.

A.B.C. WARRIORS: THE VOLGAN WAR HC VOL. 1
A.B.C. WARRIORS: THE VOLGAN WAR HC VOL. 2
A.B.C. WARRIORS: THE VOLGAN WAR HC VOL. 3
A.B.C. WARRIORS: THE VOLGAN WAR HC VOL. 4
A.B.C. WARRIORS: RETURN TO EARTH HC
A.B.C. WARRIORS: RETURN TO MARS HC
A.B.C. WARRIORS: RETURN TO RO-BUSTERS HC
-- Mr. Mills has impressed the gosh-darned heck out of me with these. It SO holds everything together, and enhances every Mars (and Ro-Busters) story that went before it and re-contextualizes what we thought we knew about the characters! Why isn't THIS a movie franchise instead of something dopey like TRANSFORMERS? LOVE, love, love the artwork of Clint Langley. Yeah, the digital painting makes it look un-natural, but that's perfect for a series that's all about robots. It's probably exactly how things appear to them.

WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #68
SHAOLIN COWBOY: WHO'LL STOP THE REIGN #2 (of 4) - WHY THE HELL AREN'T YOU READING THIS!?! It's pure genius!!
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA/ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #1-6 (of 6) - Has fun with Kurt Russell's movie personas!
STREET FIGHTER VS. DARKSTALKERS #1 (of 8)
JUGHEAD #9-14 (re-read)
KONG OF SKULL ISLAND #11 (of 12) - Can't believe there's only one issue left. It feels like there's tons of stuff to wrap up here.
ARCHIE'S PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #78 & 81


WEEK OF 05-30-17:
KILL OR BE KILLED #9
- I've ceased to be impressed. Not that the book has ceased to be excellent; far from it. It's just that Brubaker has been so 100% consistent with every single comic. He's just that good, and has been for years and years now.
THANOS #7 - Well, it's no Black Hammer, but for a Marvel comic it's pretty good.
DONALD DUCK #387
WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #738
LOONEY TUNES #237
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS WONDER WOMAN DAY SPECIAL ED #1
WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1
MAN-THING #4 (of 5)
CABLE #1
DOLLFACE #5
JUDGE DREDD: FUNKO UNIVERSE #1 (one-shot)
KISS FOREVER 48-PAGE SPECIAL (one-shot)
ALIENS: DEAD ORBIT #2 (of 4)
- Enjoyable, but not blown away or anything.
LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE PIRATES GHOST #3 (of 3) - The ending left me baffled. What does it all mean?
DOC SAVAGE: THE RING OF FIRE #3 (of 4)
ANNO DRACULA #3 (of 5) - I love this. It may be the best thing Titan's ever done.
MICRONAUTS: WRATH OF KARZA #2 (of 5)
STAR TREK: WAYPOINT #5 (of 6)
TRANSFORMERS VS GI JOE MOVIE ADAPTATION
CARTOONS MAGAZINE #9
- I guess they just started publishing this again, after a few decades. Fun retro-toons about kustom kulture and Rockabilly/Surf vibes; cartooning with a 'Rat Fink' sensibility. Probably for old dudes only.  Pretty cool.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 June, 2017, 12:46:01 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 04 June, 2017, 10:51:41 AM
I picked up and enjoyed the first Black Hammer trade as many of you rated it highly last year.
Intend on continuing in that vein, but have to ask- has the excellent Dean Ormston been replaced as lead artist?
I recall he was ill a short while ago.

No its a fill in. Though he's back for issue 12 apparently. So maybe they're sharing art duties to help with the schedule. Dean Ormston back for issue 10.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 06 June, 2017, 11:35:14 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 04 June, 2017, 12:46:01 PM
No its a fill in. Though he's back for issue 12 apparently. So maybe they're sharing art duties to help with the schedule. Dean Ormston back for issue 10.

Good news.
The Dean is a major factor in my enjoyment of this comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 08 June, 2017, 08:02:48 PM
DKIII The Master Race #9
Simply put: Loved it. Some really good surprises in this one. Big positive ones. One particular [spoiler]regarding Superman[/spoiler] very much so, which I also think serves as sort of a meta-moment for Miller. Still has me smiling. (really, it's that positive).

Paper Girls #15
Fun time travel shenanigans. I think Cliff Chiang's art is probably the most jolly thing to look at since Jack Kirby and Darwyn Cooke.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 08 June, 2017, 08:47:17 PM
Anyone else read Paklis #1 (https://www.comixology.com/Paklis-1/digital-comic/493855)? It's a one person sci fi anthology with some slick art and interesting stories. I think 2000 AD fans might be interested, I like it a lot
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 June, 2017, 08:58:16 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 June, 2017, 08:47:17 PM
Anyone else read Paklis #1 (https://www.comixology.com/Paklis-1/digital-comic/493855)? It's a one person sci fi anthology with some slick art and interesting stories. I think 2000 AD fans might be interested, I like it a lot

I'd managed to miss that. Sounds interesting, an anthology by one person kinda misses the point in my book, but it sounds interesting enough to pick up and findout. So I've ordered off eBay... thanks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 08 June, 2017, 09:02:53 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 06 June, 2017, 11:35:14 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 04 June, 2017, 12:46:01 PM
No its a fill in. Though he's back for issue 12 apparently. So maybe they're sharing art duties to help with the schedule. Dean Ormston back for issue 10.

Good news.
The Dean is a major factor in my enjoyment of this comic.

Agreed.  It's his best work, AFAIC.  It's also the monthly book I most look forward to.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 09 June, 2017, 06:46:31 AM
Something I never thought I would say-Youngblood #2 is the best comic this week.Im hooked.
Reborn #6 A minor comment had me wondering if Millar is familiar with Requiem.But again,its not that specific.Pretty good series in the end.
Spiderman/Deadpool #18 Another decent ending.Thou there are plenty of threads still open,so we will see how the new creative team handles it.
Night Owl Society #3 In case you missed it,the dad is Walter White.It ends pretty good.On a bit of a cliffhanger really,so I guess there will be a second book?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 June, 2017, 09:45:47 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 08 June, 2017, 08:47:17 PM
Anyone else read Paklis #1 (https://www.comixology.com/Paklis-1/digital-comic/493855)? It's a one person sci fi anthology with some slick art and interesting stories. I think 2000 AD fans might be interested, I like it a lot

So I got this and its really good. Its really thoughfully put together, packed and intriguing stuff. The only down side is the fact that the story and art all has the same tone, while they are all enjoyable it lacks that sense of variety that makes the best anthologies what they are. Still its all very good and thanks to The Adventurer for the heads up on this one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 15 June, 2017, 08:48:35 AM
Jimmy Bastards #1 Its Garth Ennis at his most...mediocre.Pass.
TMNT #70 So Bishop is [spoiler]a robot.[/spoiler]Didn't see that coming,honestly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 June, 2017, 10:11:02 AM
Wasn't Jimmy Bastard the book featuring an obnoxious satire of trigger warnings?

Saw that one page and sighed for about 5 minutes, utterly boring.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 June, 2017, 10:49:15 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 15 June, 2017, 10:11:02 AM
obnoxious satire of trigger warnings?

I always thought 'Trigger warnings' were a form of satire in and of themselves to be honest.
I'm sure I'll pick up Jimmy's Bastards in a digital fire-sale at some point in the future, but the preview didn't shake my Martini.

Not much happening with my pull list lately, went in to pick up my stash yesterday evening, and it was slim pickens; a few Progs, Cinema Purgatorio, Bane: Conquest and the final issue of Dredd / Aliens / Predator.

Next week its time to try something new- I've placed an order for the first issue of Heartthrob "Season 2" (first series was an unexpected gem, great characters, premise and a healthy sprinkling of Fleetwood Mac) and the superficially similarly themed first issue of Crosswind by Simone & Staggs.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 June, 2017, 10:53:40 AM
Alt-right memes of Trigger Warnings are shit satire, Link, but mocking the triggering trauma is something bellow even Ennis.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 June, 2017, 10:59:56 AM
Didn't mean anything sneery there by the way Hawk, I was thinking more along the lines of "Warning: The following episode of The Walking Dead may contain scenes of violence and horror".
Always seems so laughably ridiculous.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 15 June, 2017, 11:13:54 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 15 June, 2017, 10:11:02 AM
Wasn't Jimmy Bastard the book featuring an obnoxious satire of trigger warnings?

Saw that one page and sighed for about 5 minutes, utterly boring.
You mean the bad guy who keeps saying stuff like:Abused by your uncle,picture of Margaret Thatcher,buggered in school?
Yeah,its there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 June, 2017, 11:37:41 AM
Quote from: Smith on 15 June, 2017, 11:13:54 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 15 June, 2017, 10:11:02 AM
Wasn't Jimmy Bastard the book featuring an obnoxious satire of trigger warnings?

Saw that one page and sighed for about 5 minutes, utterly boring.
You mean the bad guy who keeps saying stuff like:Abused by your uncle,picture of Margaret Thatcher,buggered in school?
Yeah,its there.
Yeah wont be reading it, more shallow commentary by Ennis on stuff he knows little about.

None taken Link, but that isn't a trigger warning, thats an BBFC style guidence warning. A trigger warning would be for material of a sexual assault nature, something viewers a possibly likely to have lived through and experiences still grately painful die to fkash backs and body trama.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 15 June, 2017, 11:54:19 AM
Well,you are not missing out much.Whatever Ennis had,he lost it some time ago.  :(
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 15 June, 2017, 04:23:45 PM
I was enjoying Battlefields not too long ago.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 15 June, 2017, 04:40:11 PM
Haven't read the whole of Battlefields,so I cant comment there,but we are never getting another Hitman(or even come close).
I respect Preacher and Punisher Max,but Hitman is the true magnum opus of Garth Ennis.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 June, 2017, 06:38:14 PM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 15 June, 2017, 04:23:45 PM
I was enjoying Battlefields not too long ago.

Yeah the the writing is still great on that series... art however but we can't blame Ennis for that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 June, 2017, 08:50:52 PM
On the topic of Ennis, I'd always be inclined to give his stuff a go.
His big hits- Preacher, Hitman, Dicks and The Boys were wildly entertaining over the years, and some of the newer stuff like Section Eight and Code Pru still raise a smile.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 June, 2017, 08:53:01 PM
So many good comics, this haul, just so many... oh and Doctor Who 11th, 3rd 6th which isn't a bad comic at all and looks great with INJ Culbard on art duties... its just... just this 3rd 'season' is miandering a little, well a lot. The reason is fairly clear with its rotaing cast of writers. Lets see how it goes but this one is starting to make me wonder...

We get two final issues this month, both issue 12s too. One will have to wait until the end, but next up we have Kong of Skull Island 12 with an ending which was a little functional, this series will get a re-read before I make a final call, got a bit chaotic towards the end. Lots of Arcs finishing this month too Paper Girls 15 for starters and well its pretty good and certianly perks interest in whats the come... though in the company it keeps this haul it gets a little lost. Cinema Purgatorio is still a solid 3.5 / 5 and a great read all round (well Code Pru aside).

The rest of the haul are all absolute blinders. Black Hammer 10 really moves this already superb series on supremely. It started as glorying in its mundane back drop but lately its been really cranking up the intrigue and revalations, which given the former are all the more powerfully delievered. Love the way this series is developing.

We also get a Bulletproof Coffin one shot - The 1000 Yard Stare and its an absolute gem and the best compliment I can think for it is its a welcome addition to the fantastic original two mini's with a monstrously un-meta meta take on the series.

Copperhead 14 end an arc to and also does so in fine style. This series has returned in fine form and luckily it seems like its now on a firm footing, taking breaks between arcs, but all planned and so all good. This really is the series that all 2000ad fans should be reading, trust me you'll love it.

Normally there's be no doubting that Rock Candy Mountain 3 would be book of this, or any other haul, and to be honest it is the best comic in my pile... but ... well we'll come to that soon BUT this comic has sent this already enjoyable series into the ... well a fantasy land. We learn so much, we get such bristling interchanges, such great character devlopment oh and a fight between a hobo and the devil himself, the fear absolutely palpable. This really has become a supreme comic with this issue. So glad it caught my attention, I really hope it finds an audience.

So yeah what can possibly rob that joy of a comic of its rightful crown. Well the end of a series that has been a similarly suprising piece of genius I was lucky to stumble across. The Flintstones 12 ends what must surely have been the most surprising comic from the main two for years and years. This comic has somehow managed to remain true to the spirit of the cartoon it is based on, while at the same time completely reinventing it into the best piece of social satire I have read in many, many a year. This comic really dug into the modern world and exposed our primative natures so brutally, yet compellingly and its simply flat out hilarious. If you've turned your nose up at this, as I  almost certainly would if it hadn't been for the comments on here (so a massive thank you to you lot - pulling me into this series is exactly why this is my favourite place, on my favourite place - anyway I digress ...) if you did turn your nose up at this series well damn fool you. Quickly stop, I say STOP whatever you are doing, run, I say RUN to your local comic shop and buy as much of this as you can find. 'cos if you don't you will be a lesser person and understand the human condition less than I do now for having read it.

The Flintstones has been the  best surprise I've had in years and that's why the last issue of this series gets comic of the haul over even an better comic. Its wraps things up just magnificently and succinctly sums up everything that has been great and this GREAT comic. Just wonderful and while I'll miss it I'm so very glad that these 12 issues exist and I know I'll be returning to them time and time again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 30 June, 2017, 11:38:48 PM
Quote from: Smith on 15 June, 2017, 04:40:11 PM
Haven't read the whole of Battlefields,so I cant comment there,but we are never getting another Hitman(or even come close).
I respect Preacher and Punisher Max,but Hitman is the true magnum opus of Garth Ennis.

Couldn't disagree more. Rover Red Charlie and Dear Billy are by far his best work, the former relatively recent. Plus Sixpack & Dogwelder which recently wound up was great. Even A Train Called Love had a ton of solid jokes in it. Whereas little has dated as hard as Hitman.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 01 July, 2017, 05:59:44 AM
That just your opinion,and I respect it.However,I disagree with it.
Train called love....leave it out...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 03 July, 2017, 01:58:37 PM
I don't think Hitman has dated particularly, other than the thin links to the DCU being washed away by the tides of crisiseseseseses. It's aged a little better than Preacher in my book, mainly due to aiming lower in scope. Far superior to the Boys which was... alright? But I got tired of. The thing that really made me enjoy Hitman was the Superman issue, which stood - as supes should - slightly above the muck.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: sheridan on 03 July, 2017, 02:07:19 PM
Quote from: Smith on 01 July, 2017, 05:59:44 AM
That just your opinion,and I respect it.However,I disagree with it.
Train called love....leave it out...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4104/5166465451_ded900eaf8.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dweezil2 on 03 July, 2017, 03:27:17 PM
Ennis' Fury Max is a masterpiece in my opinion.
The sooner he's back on The Punisher the better-I'll start picking it up again then!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15789282-fury-max
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 03 July, 2017, 04:47:39 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 03 July, 2017, 03:27:17 PM
Ennis' Fury Max is a masterpiece in my opinion.
I second that emotion.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2017, 06:06:39 PM
Quote from: Smith on 03 July, 2017, 04:47:39 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 03 July, 2017, 03:27:17 PM
Ennis' Fury Max is a masterpiece in my opinion.
I second that emotion.

I'm once twice three times a lady... or to put it in a way that actually works.Yep its absolutely BRILLIANT!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 03 July, 2017, 06:13:59 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2017, 06:06:39 PM
Quote from: Smith on 03 July, 2017, 04:47:39 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 03 July, 2017, 03:27:17 PM
Ennis' Fury Max is a masterpiece in my opinion.
I second that emotion.

I'm once twice three times a lady... or to put it in a way that actually works.Yep its absolutely BRILLIANT!

Are you sure?  She could be ....  faking.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 July, 2017, 09:42:37 PM
Quote from: Tjm86 on 03 July, 2017, 06:13:59 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2017, 06:06:39 PM
Quote from: Smith on 03 July, 2017, 04:47:39 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 03 July, 2017, 03:27:17 PM
Ennis' Fury Max is a masterpiece in my opinion.
I second that emotion.

I'm once twice three times a lady... or to put it in a way that actually works.Yep its absolutely BRILLIANT!

Are you sure?  She could be ....  faking.

Nah I'm lying...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 13 July, 2017, 06:10:00 PM
WH40K #8 was interesting.There is certanly a lot of setup here.I hope its not canceled before it pays off.
Mage #0 is here.It okay for an interlude of sort.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 July, 2017, 09:45:06 PM
Quote from: Smith on 13 July, 2017, 06:10:00 PM
Mage #0 is here.It okay for an interlude of sort.

SO excited about this - can't wait...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bolt-01 on 14 July, 2017, 10:58:43 AM
Mage 0 was a blast.

I've made no secret over the years how much Matt Wagners comics Mage & Grendel mean to me so I am totally excited to see the return of Mr Matchstick.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 14 July, 2017, 04:53:54 PM
Youngblood #3 Oddly enough,this is still one of the best comics I read recently.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 July, 2017, 09:53:43 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 14 July, 2017, 10:58:43 AM
Mage 0 was a blast.

I've made no secret over the years how much Matt Wagners comics Mage & Grendel mean to me so I am totally excited to see the return of Mr Matchstick.

Yeah far from being a slight thing - though it is a slight thing - the other Wagner packs in as much as his namesakes. He's shows he has the ability to cram in a heck of a lot of stuff subtly and excitingly just as our John does - the twelve pages draw out character, setting and themes (one suspects) while oozing cool. At the same time he gets that commentry in just like Matt Mills of these part (well what's a P between comic geniuses?).

I've said it before Matt Wagner is in my quintet of comic's true greats and I'm absolutely stocked to be reading Mage 'live' for the first time as I've only bathed in his brilliance in recent(ish) years. Great start.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 July, 2017, 07:42:34 PM
Some good comics this time round, and alas some muh ones too. Oh and Mage - Hero Denied 0 which I've already discussed. Muh alas are War Stories 24 which just felt a little slight and indulgent. This story has been given an extra issue and I thought that was an interesting departure. Alas it seems to be just to pad things out Ennis would have covered in 3 issues normally. We'll see how this one holds on re-read. Art still terrible. Cinema Purgatorio 11 had a rare duffer too. Moore and O'Neill's led was pretty flat, A More Perfect Union laboured a point well, but that took 8 pages where two would do. The other stories didn't do anything to make up for the dip. Still nothing to worry about as I'm sure this series will be back on form next month.

Kamandi Challenge 6 is probably most notable for me not hating Philip Tan's art for the first time ever. Neat resolution to last months fantastic cliffhanger duff mid act, nice finalk art. Not bad.

Everything else was good to GREAT. Judge Dredd - Blessed Earth 3 had some nice call back to early regular Dredd. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 20 continued this series glorious return to form. Kill or be Killed 10 ended a great arc fantastically. Just brilliant stuff and how Sienkewicz is that demon!

Paklis 2
is another great issue of this anthology. Maybe not as anthology as I'd like but still a fascinating read and really glad I was pointed in its direction from the good folks here. It reminds me so much of the sci-fi comics you get from the continent.

Finally for the second time running Rock Candy Mountain 4 gets book of the haul. Now we've moved from a terrifying fight with the Devil to a glorious fight with almost an entire prison population. The gloriously bombastic action element of this series shouldn't however detract from the fact it's a deftly realised yarn with fantastic character, refreshing dialogue and an insight into a lifestyle that's otherwise witnessed only through the lense of sterotype. This is the best book out there that most of you aren't reading and you really should be.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 20 July, 2017, 08:26:05 AM
Forever War #6 That was...wow.Its one of those things you read and then need to sit down and grab a drink to process it.Impressive in every way.
Jimmys Bastards #2 And the Wormwood award for laziest work of Garth Ennis goes to... ::)
Invincible #138 This became a sort of who-will-die-next thing...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 July, 2017, 08:48:29 PM
Quote from: Smith on 20 July, 2017, 08:26:05 AM
Forever War #6 That was...wow.Its one of those things you read and then need to sit down and grab a drink to process it.Impressive in every way.

Did they include the really dated and uncomfortable 'Homosexuality is a choice' stuff from the book?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 20 July, 2017, 08:54:01 PM
Well there is no choice there,everyone is gay in the future.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 25 July, 2017, 04:04:40 PM
It's been a while but I thought it was mostly along the lines of homosexuality became the cultural norm, reinforced by propaganda, social pressure and law. A bit like heterosexuality was/is for many. Swapping places in the closet, as it were.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 25 July, 2017, 04:16:58 PM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 25 July, 2017, 04:04:40 PM
It's been a while but I thought it was mostly along the lines of homosexuality became the cultural norm, reinforced by propaganda, social pressure and law. A bit like heterosexuality was/is for many. Swapping places in the closet, as it were.
Its exactly like that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 03 August, 2017, 10:04:14 AM
Archangel #5 finally popped up yesterday. If I'm being honest, the gaps between the last three issues have really affected my appreciation of what's supposed to be going on when in this. A reread will hopefully sort this out as the first couple of issues worked very well.

I'm not sure if Spurrier's Godshaper has passed everyone else by the way it did me. I grabbed the first four issues a couple of weeks ago and it's typically entertaining. I can't think of another writer who puts so much seeming effort into his high concepts which will only last for a few issues. Here it's a His Dark Materials' style physical expression of internal identity combined with Woody Guthrie wanderin' minstrelism. Or maybe the prejudice angle makes it more obviously Robert Johnson. Worth a look anyway.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 August, 2017, 09:30:38 PM
I got comics
I got comics
Wayhey hey
I buy more.

But first

Quote from: I, Cosh on 03 August, 2017, 10:04:14 AM
I'm not sure if Spurrier's Godshaper has passed everyone else by the way it did me. I grabbed the first four issues a couple of weeks ago and it's typically entertaining. I can't think of another writer who puts so much seeming effort into his high concepts which will only last for a few issues. Here it's a His Dark Materials' style physical expression of internal identity combined with Woody Guthrie wanderin' minstrelism. Or maybe the prejudice angle makes it more obviously Robert Johnson. Worth a look anyway.

I was quite excited when I read about this, then something slipped and I lost interest. You've perked my interest again...

Anyway back to comics I have bought... but won't be any more. Kill the Minotaur 2 ... it just feels so over egged, so pumped up, but for no reason. Same I liked the idea. But as one falls another rises to take its place. Elsewhere which I picked up simply cos I enjoy writer Jay Faerber's Copperhead so much. I'll be staying cos if its this much fun why would I leave. Great start.

The fact that Doctor Who 11th 3rd, 7 was really good fun and looked great is the only thing that keeping me round. See I enjoyed this but this series is slipping and MAN if I read another energy, emotion, memory - vampire, parasite, feeder being defeat by getting over loaded with the good stuff, man I swear. Such a weak cliche way to see of a baddie. Stop it will ya. Still that aside as I said this was pretty good.

As was Rocket Girl 8 which for me made the mistake of barely acknowledging its 18 month gap after a 6 month gap after a 10 month gap (I think it is don't quote me). Its said we're good to go to 12, hope so this is a great comic but man its a stretch to stick with it. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 21 which may well have contributed to that last wait, at least gives good reason, this title is right back on form, wonderful play on worlds stuff. Kamandi Challenge 7 continues the series, I'll re-read this before making judgement.

Lazarus X+66 1 a stop gap mini while the main takes a break is already showing its worth with a great opening story. Paklis 3 continues to be an intriguing delight. Its almost all Amnia Cycle this month, no bad thing. The cameros elsewhere hold their own though.

Top two. Black Hammer 11 feels strangley slight but when you think on its an immense issues. Wonderful. Top of the haul though is Hillbilly 7 has a comic ever been more beautiful and mesmerising... maybe but not often.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 09 August, 2017, 09:28:00 AM
Mister Miracle #1 Not sure how to put it, but this comics feels really special. And not just because Big Barda is in it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 August, 2017, 11:10:48 AM
Quote from: Apestrife on 09 August, 2017, 09:28:00 AM
Mister Miracle #1 Not sure how to put it, but this comics feels really special. And not just because Big Barda is in it.

Oh that's interesting to hear suspect I'll buckle and get this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 09 August, 2017, 04:53:55 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 09 August, 2017, 11:10:48 AMOh that's interesting to hear suspect I'll buckle and get this.

King hit all the right notes for me, and the art is fantastic. I can't wait to see where the story goes next.

My bet is that it'll be a very defining story. A bit like Allstar Superman and N52 Wonder Woman.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bolt-01 on 17 August, 2017, 03:55:43 PM
I almost never post in here as I don't tend to follow many titles, but I'm making an exception for MAGE!

The Hero Denied 01 landed in my comiXology App yesterday (I've actually subscribed!) and what a joy it was to see. Matt Wagner shows once again why he's such a superb storyteller. I'm totally onboard for this ride.

Highly recommended.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 17 August, 2017, 04:11:04 PM
I finally got caught up on Hero Discovered. I still need to get up on Hero Defined, because I really want to be reading Hero Denied monthly. Hoping to solve that this week.

Hero Discovered was pretty great, and had some legitimate shocks throughout. A lot of talking though, with Kevin doing everything he could to avoid conflict, which I think was the theme of the series overall 'subvert super-hero expectations'. But I was never bored and always wanted to read the next issue. Good series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 17 August, 2017, 06:00:17 PM
Oh yes,Mage is off to an interesting start. :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JamesC on 18 August, 2017, 12:45:28 PM
I've just read Mister Miracle #1.
I can't say I was too enamoured by it. I was hoping for more Kirby-esque bonkers stuff but it feels a bit arty farty.
It's one of those modern comics where...look..hff...everyone sort of.
What I'm trying to say is that...what? It's that everyone talks like this...y'know? With all these...elipses...and they just...look...no one ever finishes a sentence.
This is a really annoying trend in modern comic writing - it really gets on my wick! No one ever uses captions or thought balloons anymore either. I think if you're doing a Kirby comic you should use both.

Anyway I'll stick with it for a couple more issues until something happens, it may grow on me. If not I'll probably make a few quid out of it on eBay.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 18 August, 2017, 01:42:36 PM
Quote from: JamesC on 18 August, 2017, 12:45:28 PM
This is a really annoying trend in modern comic writing - it really gets on my wick!

The legacy of Brian Michael Bendis, I suspect - the absolute antithesis of everything I like in dialogue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 August, 2017, 09:31:49 PM
My haul is tiny... I compensated by buying the Hook Jaw trade, which I'll get to tomorrow I reckon. Always seem to compensate for tiny things by buying more and more comics to make me feel better about myself... its a wonder I'm married!

Anyway the haul, if small still needs attention and is perfectly formed.

Coming in first is a pleasent surprise. 11th Doctor Who 3rd 8 is also small and perfectly formed... well the art isn't but the story is at least. Everytime I think I'm getting done with this series it pulls me back in with a sweetie like this.

Judge Dredd Blessed Earth 4 is the weakest of the pile but remains an excellent comic that reflects Dredd through such an interesting prism. From the bottom (a very firm and enjoyable bottom) to what would normally be a lovely peak in Kill or be Killed 11 just brilliant comics. So good it has its own thread now... but I want to drive traffic here and somehow delude meself that people might come here to see my musings on it... my ego isn't small!

Alas though good as it is there can only be one winner this haul and that's the aforementioned Mage - Hero Defied 1. I've talked about Matt Wagner's genius on this board before, in fact so much of a genius I've started a thread for him. This is just more evidence of his genius. Now that's now to start a story, set up character and intrigue and introduce folks while including nice Elvis Costello lyrics all in 20 pages. Matt Wagner you sir are a genius and I don't apologise for repeating myself.

...mind having read the first chapter of Hook Jaw I'm thinking Si Spurrier is a genius as well but that's for a different post.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 21 August, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
 :wave:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 September, 2017, 05:37:37 PM
Have we really neglected this thread of threads so long. You folks not reading comics?

Anyway I'm back with a bit of a mixed bag of stuff... which means there was some bum steers I guess this haul. Lets look at that shall we.

Kamandi Challenge 8 is showing this series is indeed becoming a challenge to read alas. I love the concept of getting loads of creators to construct a tale one after the other BUT much like the orginal DC Challenge it doesn't quite work.Which is a shame as often its lovely to look at, as this time with some astonishing Steve Rude art. Still I'll see it out and judge it on re-read some day.

Judge Dredd - Blessed Earth 5... hmmm I've been enjoying this series but this issue didn't quite work, it felt too loose and unexplained. How is Dredd functioning, who is the skeleton? what the the heck happened to Mean. Often that kinda thing is good. I mean you shouldn't know it all and a story should have mystery to pull you long. Just felt too much here.

Doctor Who 11th 3rd 9 as fun almost enough. Just felt a little DW by the numbers. The INJ Culbard art was a delight mind.

Rocket Girl 9 we've waited a long time for this and I'm just not invested any more. I've struggled with this series before and on re-read its really worked and think I need to do that again when this arc is over (will that be the end of the series I wonder?)

Elsewhere 2 was a lot less gripping than the first issue, which isn't really a surprise. Our heroes escape, if all is as it seems, felt completely lame. As if the villain had to be introduced to the heroes Ming style but once achieved the escape was very fiunctionally hacked out to move the story on. Still that aside it builds well enough and now a little internet research has told me who D.P. Cooper is (I'd never heard of him before) its all the more interesting.

Lucky the last 4 are all gems. Lazarus X+66 2 continues to show the value in this 'break' mini's vignette's really nice. As is Paklis 4 really its Amnia Cycle + other stuff, but the other stuff is really interesting - I adored the 2 page intro this month and Amnia Cycle is fascinating so all good. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 22 continues this joyous arc and the great news is however badly from the data we have available this comic is doing its starting a new arc in issue 25! Wayhey.

Pick of the haul though is Black Hammer 12. You might think that the constant side steps this series takes from the main story would kill its momentum, but far from it. The serve to add to the world building and they work really, really well. This one is no exception and this series continues to delight.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 September, 2017, 09:24:48 PM
A mini Though Bubble haul before I finish my pull list haul and the only question is which will be better as they are both shaping up to be stella.

The Thought Bubble stuff I bought in 'floppie' and hence bypass the read list (see you new Cinebook, see you in a couple of years...) was formed of just two titles, but both of them were pretty incredible.

Firstly I bought the last three issues of Helena Crash from the lovely Warwick Johnson Cadwell... so that the either mini less issue 1. I ended up struggling to find the remaining issues but was so glad I picked them up at TB as its a really fun story. Its just great, high octane fun elevated by Mr Cadwell's quite exceptional art. I imagine its not to everyone's tastes but I just think he's an immense talent and would love to see him get a crack at the Prog. His art has such zest, energy and style that it fair leaps of the page. So yeah I guess this will get a trade soonish and you should all flick through it. If you dig the art pick it up its a real treat.

So while those comics were very, very good they can't top the frankly exceptional Cowboys and Insects by David Hine and  Shaky Kane. Oh made this 50's paranoia masterpiece is just sublime. From Mr Kane's exquisite to Mr Hine's frightful story. Its an absolute masterpiece. From transfixed kid eatting his fried wings while giant stag beetles clash, to the horrific insect lynching and feeding at the end. Its a stunning reflection on conformity overcoming love and hope. Its just superb and I heartly recommend anyone picking it up.

This comic as a story even topped the beautiful newsheet The Spirit special from Sean Phillips and others. As an object there are few things as great as this but as a comic its a little choppy. It has some real highlights, Michael Cho, Seth and Brubaker and Phillips but some duff notes, Ross and Hitch is pretty weak. Still its a thing of glory and I wouldn't swop it for anything.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 September, 2017, 09:36:44 PM
Just me then... well never let it be said that'd stop me...

So my Thought Bubble haul was good, my poor regular haul will pale in comparison. Hell no my regular comics stand tall to the task. bangs its chest and screams

"If those fools aren't buying us (that being the comics that constitue Colin's haul) they are fools, I SAY FOOLS to a man (or woman, or none defined gender) and they don't deserve the 9th Art"

So listen well, less you be fools (christ that fuckin' annoying advert seems to have sunk in) these comics are good, no GREAT...

... well except Doctor Who 11th - 3.10 - Lost Dimension 4 - fuck me this pissed me off. I mean this series is barely hangin' then it throws in a cross over I couldn't give two fucks about. Be look to see out this season this comic will.

Still to better things and Si Spurrier's latest Angelic 1 is a complete trimuph of a first issues. Flying monkeys trying to make a young female conform as they battle flying killer Dolphins.... yep so much packed in, so much fun, such a nice use of future speak that doesn't throw you out the story and bad joke reveal at the end works a treat. In many a haul this would be book of the haul, alas magnificent as this is its got stiff competition.

We get to some endings after our beginning Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 23 ends this arc and ends with a VERY sad seperation. Christ this was such tear jerking fun. Black Hammer 13 ends this current run (I think - this is returning as a new series I seem to of heard?) anyway ends on a right ol' reveal and this remains one of the best comics on the stands now or any other time. Paklis 5 ends this run of this book but annoyingly without ending anything and infact opening a wonderful new story 1949. Still I forgive it cos its so good and its just being honest about the fact we got a bloody long wait until the next issue.

The middles are almost to a stapled wonder as good as the beginning and the ends

Lazarus X+66 3 if only all fill-in mini's while the artist gets ahead of the main series were this good. These done in one side stories are made to feel so essential. Glorious. Kill of be Killed 12 is really cranking things up. Man this is getting scary tense. Is Dylan really going to do that, well we know he is but Jez think on it will ya son. Francavilla, The Spirit Corpse-Makers 4, nuff said.

This time even Mage 2 can't snatch the haul, even being sublime as it is.

No that honour goes to Tom King's and Kevin Eastman's Kamandi Challenge 9 this series has suffered from its chaotic creative process but shit me sideways this issue is just absolutely brilliant. Could all this fuss about Mr King to true. Well if this self contained yet open ended, black and White (yes a black and white mainstream DC Comic) about a boy and some animal folk trapped in a single cave / room for 237 days then maybe it is. In this comic we foiund the Awesome. Get it.

In fact (Doc Who aside) get all my comics (and by my I of course mean just the comics I buy) cos these comics are fuckin' good!

Know you lot tell me about your will ya!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Fungus on 01 October, 2017, 02:21:50 AM
I'm out the loop. No pull-list these days and prog & meg & Hachette's excessive offerings are taking their toll.

Which is to say... I promise myself I'll get back to Black Hammer, Kill or be Killed, and several others. Must mention Tom King. No surprise he's wowed you on Kamandi (not a title I can see me picking up). Did you catch up with The Vision - or Sheriff of Babylon? Glorious stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 October, 2017, 06:56:03 AM
Quote from: Fungus on 01 October, 2017, 02:21:50 AM
Must mention Tom King. No surprise he's wowed you on Kamandi (not a title I can see me picking up). Did you catch up with The Vision - or Sheriff of Babylon? Glorious stuff.

I heard such good things, consistenty I've picked up The Visions digitally. I always get a little nervous when folks rave about writer x or y as I often pick them up (there stuff I mean, I don't hang on street corner with a Transit Van, masking tape and a cellar in wait) and find them, good, often very good, but not special. I'd rather absolutely love um or hate um! The 'Saga Effect' I call it.

But yeah looking forward to that one getting to the top of the pile to find out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 01 October, 2017, 08:53:57 AM
The Vision was extremely good. King did a great job of building tension and a sense of impending disaster. Well worth a read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 October, 2017, 02:22:11 PM
King's Omega Men maxiseries is a favorite of mine.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 04 October, 2017, 04:52:20 PM

So that crappy Grass Dredd is annoying me, for not being Dredd..

TWD 172, promises a lot, but I 'm disliking the cosplaying Princess,

Collected Here's Negan, does a good job of his back stoy but no surprises there, very workaday

The William Gibson GN Archangel is in the bag too, I missed the start so looking forward to a complete re-read.




Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 18 October, 2017, 12:13:32 PM
Dan Dare #1 was okay.Also,Mekon is now Donald Trump.Because ofc he is.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 18 October, 2017, 02:33:48 PM
Quote from: Smith on 18 October, 2017, 12:13:32 PM
Dan Dare #1 was okay.Also,Mekon is now Donald Trump.Because ofc he is.

Yeah, 'okay' is absolutely as far as I'd go too.  Always nice to see the old gang, but the redesigns are dull and the dialogue flat.  It's probably not ideal that I had to check more than once to see whether the character talking was Dan or Digby.

I wasn't a fan of the Ennis version, but at least it had a bit of energy.  This is just... okay.

Still, it's Milligan: you can never rule out imminent brilliance from the man who wrote the line "Damn your necrotic eyes!".
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 18 October, 2017, 02:38:16 PM
Yeah,IDK,Milligan ALWAYS deals with themes of identity an sexuality.First 2 or 3 times its brilliant.30th time its not.He tends to repeat himself too much for my taste.

I actually liked Ennis' version a lot.This one didn't have much of a start,but lets see how it goes.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 October, 2017, 02:43:14 PM
Yeah, Ennis run was white hot brilliant. Not read the new ongoing yet but with Milligan at the helm i'm in for a few issues at least.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 19 October, 2017, 05:32:10 PM
Today's visit to the LCS caused me to contemplate the two sides of Pete Milligan's writing. There's the side he reserves for work on existing franchises - competent, gets the job done, his usual post-modern eccentricities reined in and reserved for absurd little dialogue exchanges and central characters questioning their own motivation. That's the Milligan we've got on Dan Dare #1 - a similar Milligan to the one we got on X-Men years ago - but I'll confess, I rather enjoyed it. The Mekon-as-Trump parallel is undoubtedly laid-on too thick, but with dialogue like "What are marrows, lord, compared with your ultimate victory?", the tale has a certain charm. Not at all sure Foche's art is the best fit though - in a parallel universe, Chris Weston didn't just draw the cover.

The Other Pete Milligan - the version that emerges when he gets to write about whatever he likes - surfaces with Kid Lobotomy #1, which is basically a grab-bag of everything you associate with a Milligan comic - insanity, questions of identity, literary allusions and a soupcon of  sexual perversity. The hotel setting is oddly reminiscent of a certain era of Shade, the Changing Man, and the tortured protagonist - if he's to remain the protagonist, that is - is very much in classic Milligan mould. Job done to get me back for issue #2 then.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 October, 2017, 09:16:00 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 18 October, 2017, 02:43:14 PM
Yeah, Ennis run was white hot brilliant.

Yep and while this will have a way to go to get to that standard for me it makes a smacking start. I did wonder how well Pete Milligan would fit into Dan Dare, but he seems to have set an entirely appropriate tone, while leaving some wonderful traces of Milligan there for all to see.

What could have been a trite what is Dare without Mekon came across really well when quietly tidied into Milligan long experience playing with identity. The Mekon as Trump that I'd heard tell about weren't as cliche as one might have expected and worked really well. Over all I found this a plesently light comic, building a sense of forbodding well. Until the exciting finale. All delievered with perfectly servicable if uninspiring art.

For me this was an almost unqualified success and I hope the series keeps this up, we'll see but damned decent start... now to the rest of the haul...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 23 October, 2017, 02:28:23 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 30 September, 2017, 09:36:44 PM
Still to better things and Si Spurrier's latest Angelic 1 is a complete trimuph of a first issues. Flying monkeys trying to make a young female conform as they battle flying killer Dolphins.... yep so much packed in, so much fun, such a nice use of future speak that doesn't throw you out the story and bad joke reveal at the end works a treat. In many a haul this would be book of the haul, alas magnificent as this is its got stiff competition.
I imagine it's a common complaint, but I rarely read a single issue multiple times these days. I've read this through three or four times already. It's a great opener. Mixing up some of Spurrier's recurring tricks in a more dayglo version of Kingdom's anthropomorphic post-apocalypse setting. He's also paired op with an artist who some might dismiss as "cartoony" but, for me, really makes the mix of organic and technological pop. The fazecat thing is the perfect synthesis of all of these things.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 October, 2017, 09:18:17 PM
So I really enjoyed Dan Dare 1 as discussed below what else hauled me a haul this haul. Well it hauled its hauly ass quite nicely and there wasn't really a buffer in the lot... if a couple of frustrations.

Both Rocket Girl 10 and They're Not Like Us 16 both suffered, badly from long delays in the series. The former had an ending I think was probably brilliant and when I finally get around to re-reading it will move me terribly... for now... well it lost significent impact. They're Not Like Us is a series I've loved but here we move through character I've almost forgotten at such pace I stopped caring. Again on re-read I suspect this will be aces. Such a shame.

The other disappointment is Elsewhere 3 which felt a little pedestrain but this series has earned itself some time after a great opening.

I got a nice surprise as well in that I'd not even heard of 'Kong - Gods of Skull Island 1' but since I'd got the Kong series my store put it aside for me and I was happy to try it and it was a really nice, neat little standalone. Judge Dredd - The Blessed Earth 6 continues to be a really interesting read. Its just crazy, in a good way and I can't wait to get this one re-read to see how well it hangs together when done. Cinema Purgatorio 12 continues to be a 4 out of 5 even if A More Perfect Union had one of its slight not really worked to its page count episodes. The excellent Cinema Purgatorio story more than made up for that. Code Pru could should still be called Code Po... nah I'll not do that...

Paper Girls 16 opens a new arc well enough, excited to see where this goes. Hillybilly 8 might only be half drawn by the Mighty Powell (cousin of the Mighty Yeowell one would assume) but its actually the story drawn by the guest artist that stands out (not artistically, no one beats Powell artistically... not that the guest art is bad by any stretch.). Kill or be Killed 13 kills it as ever. Sherlock Frankstein 1 steps in to hold the turf for Black Hammer and does so quite supremely.

Book of the Haul the most hauly book is of course Mage - Hero Denied 3. Matt Wagner is a comic GOD and this simple tale, moving plot on and working characters doesn't do anything special, but the absolute astonishing craftmanship of Wagner (M) is such that what in other hands might be an uninspiring 3rd issues used to move things forward to its next stage is a masterclass.

So got me some comics and I got me some Haul, it was good comics and they gave me good haul.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 28 October, 2017, 07:39:00 PM
The first two issues of Ennis and Parlov's Punisher: The Platoon are absolutely fantastic. I'm not sure there's been any other writer who gets The Punisher as well as Ennis does. Top notch stuff.

Also recently enjoyed Declan Shalvey and Philip Barrett's Savage Town. Hopefully sales are strong enough that we get a sequel.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 28 October, 2017, 08:48:40 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 25 October, 2017, 09:18:17 PM
Sherlock Frankstein 1 steps in to hold the turf for Black Hammer and does so quite supremely.

Noooo! How did I miss this! -sob-
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 November, 2017, 08:56:56 PM
Fly me to the my LCS
Let me get another Haul
Then I'll come on the forum
And tell you about um all

In another words
Yes its true
In another words
More comics for me to review....


Not a massive haul this time, but not a bad one. Okay so Shane Davis on Kamandi Challenge 10 shows why I think he's one of the most over rated artists about. Some really ugly page design and sub Jim Lee art. Still the story was interesting and we have Rob Williams and Will Simonson next month so ya know.

Doctor Who 11th 3rd 11 continues to defy my expectation of cancelation by producing a really nice story to wrap up this two parter and with INJ on art its actually a bit of a winner ... still not sure this will survive past this 'season' . Speaking of not surviving I'm starting to have doubts about Paper Girls 17. I've enjoyed this series but this issue kinda struck me I need to get to grips with what its about... I need to get a sense of what's happening... for the first time I was taken by how many questions I have about why I enjoy this series... or think I do... maybe a re-read is needed. It certainly wasn't an off issue, just it struck me the series might be missing something with me... lets see huh.

We had two Jay Faerber comics this month proving he's the most 2000ad writer Tharg hasn't got. Elsewhere 4 is a return to form for this new series as it ends its first arc  which has been like a break neck old school 2000ad thrill. Just action, fun, good characters and don't think too hard. CopperHead 15 is paced more like a modern thrill, but with more great characters, more space for the sharp humour to shine through, still full of intrigue and not quite as dependent on the action all the time... though you know its coming. Two superb comics.

Moon Girl and NOT Devil Dinosaur 24 is a cute epilogue to the Girl Moon story with some nice team up shorts. Fun but really no more Devil Dinosaur... really... Larazus the Mini 4 was solid but the weakest of this fantastic series to date. The end was so telegraphed.

So clear book of the haul is Angelic 2 SO much fun, so sharp and exciting. My only beef with it is the art seems a little out of focus, literally, probably the colouring but writing and dialogue is so sharp who cares. If Si Spurrioso once of these pastures keeps this up he'll have another classic on his dirty talented hands. Genius.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 08 November, 2017, 06:30:45 PM
Michael Cray #2.After Oliver Queen,the next target is Barry Allen.Im sensing a theme here.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bolt-01 on 14 November, 2017, 01:31:13 PM
I got a very rare trip to the LCS yesterday so I collected a couple of floppies for series I've not read to jsut 'dip my toes' into strange waters.

I got: Scooby Apocalypse 19 by Giffen, DeMatteis and Eaglesham.

I picked this up purely because the art reminded me of Mike Allred. The plot was nothing tremendously original, in fact I twigged pretty early on what was going to happen, but it is done very well. You'd expect nothing less from the writers involved.

Also: No 1 with a bullet issue 1 by Semahn & Corona.

This was just because of the cover. The design work stood out so I thought I'd take a go on a single issue- and I'm glad I did. As the opening chapter of a new book I figured it might be too much to hope for that this would be a complete tale, and it isn't, but it almost was. The art is clear- though the colours could be toned down some for my tastes and the storytelling works. The plot was- to me- pretty much spot on and it's left me thinking... I may well be picking up later issues of this for a while.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 November, 2017, 08:36:00 PM
Well tiny tiny haulie haulie but interesting things in there and two absolute gems... which we'll get to but first...

Kong on the Planet of the Apes 1. My LCS knows me too well and tucked this aside for me incase I wanted it. Of course I wanted it and its... well not bad. It kinda miranders its way through the awkward mire of crashing two worlds together. Its a little clumsy doing that, but now its out the way let the ape on ape action begin. Oh and I always like my Apes done the Magno way so for this alone I'm in simian heaven.

Dan Dare 2 continues to toy with being sublime in its second issue. Its not but its better than I was honestly expecting and the interaction between Dan and rude alien figher pilot (who did have a proper name but I'm old and forget such things readily) was an absolute treat.

Judge Dredd - The Blessed Earth 7 throws itself, seemingly without regard for anything, towards its anarchic conclusion. I can't wait to get around to reading this in one go. Its been a pretty crazy ride, particularly this second series but for all the none Dreddness of it as a comic in its own right I find it crazy fun.

Then we have to humdingers. Mage - Heros Denied 4... well its just a bit special isn't it. I remember a while ago praising Walt Simonson for turning an issue of Ragnarok that was basically just a fight into something that felt more significent and powerful than it was. Matt Wagner does the same here. Both Walt Simonson and Matt Wagner are geniuses and that's the connection.

Speaking of Genius I can only assume Kyle Starks is also. As in Rock Candy Mountain 5 he returns us to what is probably my favourite comic on the stands right now. Which if you know in what high regard I hold the aforementioned work of Matt Wagner is quite something. This origin story of a man, his soul, the devil his tricks, and Hilter, his pants is really something that you should all read. Its quite the most refreshing comic in many a year and comics of this and pretty much any haul it appears in.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 November, 2017, 10:47:21 AM
Anyone else gonna admit that they picked up Doomsday Clock 1 this week?

Unfortunately, I had picked up business class tickets to the hype train but found it a very underwhelming read.
I know its early days yet, so I'll re-calibrate expectations for issue 2.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Satanist on 27 November, 2017, 11:45:39 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 24 November, 2017, 10:47:21 AM
Anyone else gonna admit that they picked up Doomsday Clock 1 this week?

Unfortunately, I had picked up business class tickets to the hype train but found it a very underwhelming read.
I know its early days yet, so I'll re-calibrate expectations for issue 2.

I bought this out of morbid curiosity. Its written fine and the art is great but the whole time all I can think is WHY?

I know the answer is MOAR watchmen cash but still.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 27 November, 2017, 01:02:24 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 19 November, 2017, 08:36:00 PM
Speaking of Genius I can only assume Kyle Starks is also. As in Rock Candy Mountain 5 he returns us to what is probably my favourite comic on the stands right now. Which if you know in what high regard I hold the aforementioned work of Matt Wagner is quite something. This origin story of a man, his soul, the devil his tricks, and Hilter, his pants is really something that you should all read. Its quite the most refreshing comic in many a year and comics of this and pretty much any haul it appears in.

I picked up the first issue of Rock Candy Mountain and then the trade. It really is excellent.

I was a bit disappointed that the trade didn't reprint the musicology piece that was at the back of the first issue, which gave some interesting context. Do the other issues carry similar pieces?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 November, 2017, 07:44:15 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 27 November, 2017, 01:02:24 PM
I picked up the first issue of Rock Candy Mountain and then the trade. It really is excellent.

I was a bit disappointed that the trade didn't reprint the musicology piece that was at the back of the first issue, which gave some interesting context. Do the other issues carry similar pieces?

Its good to hear someone else has cottoned on to this little gem of a comic. When books like Sage, fun as they are, get praised to the heavens, its a crazy world when a comic of this quality go almost unnoticed as far as I can see.

Anyway yes there are some great notes about the history and 'rules' of Hobos in ever issue. For those alone its worth getting the floppies if they aren't included in the trade (which must be a slim bugger if they aren't!).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 28 November, 2017, 07:34:55 AM
Yeah, it's a very short trade. I think I'll go back to the individual issues in future.

I picked it up on the enthusiastic recommendation of my local comic shop, so it's certainly found an audience in my neck of the woods.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 December, 2017, 01:13:37 PM
And the Feb listings have it (Rock Candy Mountain) as an 8 issue mini. Not a massive surprise as it's pretty niche but would have stuck with it as long as it was around, so quite sad about that.

Still I'll enjoy it while it's here.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 17 December, 2017, 08:21:02 PM
MISTER MIRACE #5 is simply put fantastic. Big Barda BDSM:s up Scott in a bed is one of the most beautiful things I'v read this year.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 December, 2017, 09:56:15 PM
Even though I'm not young
I read a lot of comic books
We all know they help us live
(You know they do)
(You know they do)
(You know they do)
But in this ever changin' market
In which we're living
You need to know which to buy

I Say BUY COMICS OR DIE
(dumdum)
BUY COMICS OR DIE

You will not understand this unless you know my perverse view of great Bonds... (pre Daniel Craig that is)... so in many ways this will make as much sense as normal...

War Stories 25 - Still has shite art - Doctor No
Moon Girl and (no) Devil Dinosaur 25 - well the no says it all - Thunderball
Papergirl 18 - is it peddling now - For your eyes only
Kamandi Challenge 11 - SIMONSON!!!!! - You only live twice
Lazarus mini 5 - Lois Laneish - Licence to kill
Kill or be Killed 14 - Throwing us back into the unknown - Spy who loved me
Doctor Who 11th 3rd 12 - It'll be over soon - Octopussy
Dan Dare 3 - That's how to do it - Live and let die
Sherlock Frankenstein 2 - Not quite as good as the first - Man with the golden gun
Klaus and the Special summit - GMozz losin' it For your eyes only
Copperhead 16 - GOLDENEYE
Angelic 3 - GOLDENEYE deluxe special edition
Rock Candy Mountain 6 - GOLDENEYE VIDEO GAME!!!!!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 December, 2017, 09:10:53 PM
Well as being liberated to get to watch Last Jedi yesterday I got dropped off my by nerd shop, so made a bonest visit. So only a weeks worth to collect but BOY what a week.

Kong on the Planet of the Apes 2 was the only none stella issue and that was bloody good.

The other three Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Long Titles 3, Angelic 4, and Copperhead 17 are in fact all stella... so there's not much else to say and since its X-mas Eve I'll bid you all good night and wish you a very merry X-Mas.

May Santa Claus bring you all you desire.... which should just be comics as good as those I read....
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 January, 2018, 09:10:37 PM
I bought my comics and I'll witter if I want to
Witter if I want to
Witter if I want to
You would Witter too if these comics belonged to you.


So it been a while and you lot just don't talk enough when I'm not here, so really you bring it on yourself you really do. I bought me comics last Thursday but its taken me this long to read them all. I have now and so by hell I'll tell you all about it.

Quite a few endings dotted around the haul this month and I'll start with two. First Doctor Who 11 3rd 13th... and I thought I'd be saying thank fuck that's over as its been a weak 3rd season but you know what this ended really well and so now I want to re-read the series! The other I was always going to re-read and I'm looking forward to getting a full overview of Judge Dredd Blessed Earth 8, its so damned interesting.

There will also be a few start speckled around to and my first is Snagglepuss Chronicles 1 a more stayed and steady effort from Mark Russell (after Prez and Flintstones) but it introduces some compelling characters and that reveal about what the couple were off to see when they left their meal at the start of the comic. My good god that was fuckin' great. Strong start for a series I have a lot of hope for.

The next lot all all middling issues of series that might be treading water a little too much of late Moon Girl (no Devil Dinosaur) 26, Paper Girl 19 and (well no treading water but a dip) Cinema Purgatorio 13 though The Vast was superb.

Another strong start in Planet of the Apes Ursus 1 and Kong and the Planet of the Apes 3 was pretty good continuation which sets up the very exciting next phase of this tale as the apes take Kong back home, now this I buy into.

Kamandi Challenge 12 ends this hit and miss series with a fantastic, emotional and supremely executed ending. Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil 4 isn't quite as good a close but its pretty damned good for this great Black Hammer interlude. Arh don't let him fall Angelic 5 continues to be great.

Two ending that in many a haul could be book of, but there's some good uns a coming. Anyway Dan Dare 4 all I can say is MORE PLEASE, this has been great and that ending deserves more, we're getting more, right? Its a shame The Spirit Corpse-makers 5 slipped out of Will Eisner's centeniary year but heck when your as good as Francavilla you gotta expect to have a lot on.

So with so much going on what the heck can top all those beginning and ending of by and large great quality. Why some classics of course Mage - Hero Denied 5 - quiet brilliance, Kill of be Killed 15 new shocking circumstance brilliance, Copperhead 18 end of an arc brilliance (come back soon!) but of course book of the haul, just as its been everytime its showed up is Rock Candy Mountain 7 just utter, utter brilliance, from the chilling first to pages, the hilarious next scene, the fantastic comedy crime caper, the Asterixesque battle scene and the terrifying cliffhanger. God this series has been supreme.

Anyway you lot if you don't start using this thread more next time I'll be wittering even more.I have warned you!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 31 January, 2018, 09:24:05 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 30 January, 2018, 09:10:37 PM
Anyway you lot if you don't start using this thread more next time I'll be wittering even more.I have warned you!

I'd love to use it more Colin, just don't have the reading material / pull list to do it regularly!

I did enjoy The Spirit Corpse-makers 5 and Cinema Purgatorio 13 though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 31 January, 2018, 11:20:40 AM
IDK,my reading list looks so different from everyone else here,that I dont really see the point in commenting.To be honest.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 January, 2018, 12:30:01 PM
Quote from: Smith on 31 January, 2018, 11:20:40 AM
IDK,my reading list looks so different from everyone else here,that I dont really see the point in commenting.To be honest.

But isn't that kinda the point?

Sure we could all compare notes on the same stuff we read (given the diverse pool of fans 2000ad pulls together that's never likely!) or we could tell people about the comics we are reading  that they aren't and why and it my trigger someone to pick someone up.

I can think of a number of occasions just that has happened to me due to comments here.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 31 January, 2018, 03:58:33 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 31 January, 2018, 12:30:01 PM
I can think of a number of occasions just that has happened to me due to comments here.

Definitely the same for me- ditto games / movies / TV.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 January, 2018, 07:10:43 PM
Sorry, I've been off my game recently. Mostly because I haven't been buying comics the week they come out. Sometimes I'll wait up to a month to buy them depending on title and if they price drop. But my pulls for this week, 01/31/18 were...

DC/VERTIGO
Mystic U 02 (https://www.comixology.com/Mystik-U-2017-2/digital-comic/606504)
The Silencer 01 (https://www.comixology.com/The-Silencer-2018-1/digital-comic/594856)
Motherlands 01 (https://www.comixology.com/Motherlands-2018-1/digital-comic/606499)
Astro City 50 (https://www.comixology.com/Astro-City-2013-50/digital-comic/594476)

IMAGE
Bonehead 02 (https://www.comixology.com/Bonehead-2/digital-comic/596345)
God Complex 04 (https://www.comixology.com/God-Complex-4/digital-comic/596410)

IDW
Dread Gods 03 (https://www.comixology.com/Dread-Gods-3/digital-comic/542855)

VIZ MEDIA
Weekly Shone Jump 01/29/18 (https://www.comixology.com/Weekly-Shonen-Jump-Vol-311-01-29-2018/digital-comic/608131)

A really diverse haul, I'm very curious about Motherlands since its a Si Spurrier book, and you know how good those can be. Bonehead and God Complex are solid cyberpunk (apparently each is based on a toy line, which is some kind of cart before the horse kind of weird). I really liked the first issue Mystic U, especially since its a 60 page book for $6. Which is a pretty good deal. The Silencer is Dan Abnett I'm sure doing Dan Abnett things, with John Romita Jr. Yowza.

Looks like a good week all around.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 31 January, 2018, 08:05:42 PM
@Colin If nobody can/will engage,whats the point?Im just talking to myself then.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 31 January, 2018, 08:10:25 PM
FFS.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 January, 2018, 08:30:15 PM
Quote from: Smith on 31 January, 2018, 08:05:42 PM
@Colin If nobody can/will engage,whats the point?Im just talking to myself then.

Heck it never stopped me!

Where did that @ come from?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 31 January, 2018, 10:13:15 PM
Aye the last few months have been tough on my wallet so not much comic buying being done, however I am now starting to earn some money back and can start playing catch up! Yaaayy!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 31 January, 2018, 10:38:11 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 31 January, 2018, 08:30:15 PM
Quote from: Smith on 31 January, 2018, 08:05:42 PM
@Colin If nobody can/will engage,whats the point?Im just talking to myself then.

Heck it never stopped me!

Where did that @ come from?
That and some people get hostile because I dared to like TMNT and all that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 January, 2018, 11:02:41 PM
I like TMNT! Though not really the IDW version
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 31 January, 2018, 11:05:07 PM
There it is.
Like I said before,you should have stuck around until Secret History of the Foot clan.If that doesnt make you a convert,its not for you.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 02 February, 2018, 09:30:45 AM
I caught up with Milligans Dan Dare,and its not worth it honestly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 02 February, 2018, 02:36:24 PM
I caught up on Image's The Realm

Initially I was very dubious about the fantasy post-apocalypse (though I would enjoy reading more of actual fantasy post-apocalypses), where the modern world falls to pieces due to magic, orcs and beasties. This sort of situation is only slightly more favourable to me than Shadowrun or 'Bright', where the near-future goes all High Fantasy and suddenly you've got Elves in your Starbucks and Orcs in your LAPD. Mostly I find the concept never lives up to its promise, and I end up longing for a Weirder apocalypse or a more traditional story of magical beasties, where swords and magic aren't around in a world that has already seen the horrors of the Big Bang Theory.

However, the first five issues of The Realm won me over pretty quickly.  The artwork is nice, crisp and functional whilst containing enough fine detail to sell a crumbling cityscape. The character designs are great. People wear a mix of typical post-apocalyptic survival gear, normal clothes and fantasy costume. So far, so normal but the main characters all have a clearly defined look that goes from panel to panel without ever feeling like a superhero costume or complete affectation. My favourite  of the fantasy bits is the younger scientist's little Conan belt, which seems out of place but suitable for a nerd, and my least favourite is bad guy Necromancer 'Eldritch' (Hmm) who dresses like every cliché of a dark metal cover.

The central concept isn't overly explained but you get enough to go along with, relying on the familiar just enough without losing all that's intriguing. It's nothing overly original or groundbreaking but it's solid and enjoyable, so in my book it's a good book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 04 February, 2018, 12:12:03 AM
ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN

Thank you for bangin on about it Colin. Damn fine.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 February, 2018, 07:32:58 AM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 04 February, 2018, 12:12:03 AM
ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN

Thank you for bangin on about it Colin. Damn fine.

Oh that's great to hear and I'm stoked that someone (two now I think) has been turned into this brilliant comics. Now hope the rest of you are listening.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 February, 2018, 04:24:59 PM
Mini haul this weekend, all the quicker to read (and a relaxing afternoon also included my latest Asterix re-read too - now that's a Sunday afternoon).

Anyway just the four this time and a mixed bag really.

Paper Girls 20 continues to see this series plod on. I think I need to find time to re-read as I'm losing interest and I'm not sure if its them or me. A re-read might freshen my view... but I've so much else to read!

Moon Girl 27, Devil Dinosaur isn't even in the title any more, still the best issue to date of this arc and finally Super Skrull is revealed in a very obvious 'surprise'. Still not as good as this series at it irregular best.

Snagglepuss 2 is a fine and very dark comic. Its very different to Flintstones, while retaining the social comment its much more focused and concentrated.

Finally it must have been dusty in the room as I read the last pages of Rock Candy Mountain 8 such a powerful ending to this greatest of comics. Its been an absolute delight and Kyle Starks has a big fan, can't wait to see what he does next.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 February, 2018, 06:21:49 PM
This week...

Mech Cadet Yu 06 (https://www.comixology.com/Mech-Cadet-Yu-6/digital-comic/630068)
Savage Dragon 231 (https://www.comixology.com/Savage-Dragon-231/digital-comic/618050)
Paper Girls 20 (https://www.comixology.com/Paper-Girls-20/digital-comic/617990)
VS 01 (https://www.comixology.com/VS-1/digital-comic/617720)
Extremity 11 (https://www.comixology.com/Extremity-11/digital-comic/617870)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 February, 2018, 06:23:33 PM
How are you getting on with Paper Girls Adventurer?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 11 February, 2018, 07:28:17 PM
I caught all of Extremity last week. What a comic! Races through the bloody business of generational vengeance in a fallen, floating world in what seems like no time at all. Great battle scenes and murky morality, amidst lovely character and world design.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 11 February, 2018, 08:16:35 PM
Extremity is a good'n, one of the best new titles of last year. For all the reasons Theblazeuk lists

As for Paper Girls, I'm still enjoying it. But I enjoy a good convoluted time travel story. That said I feel the sides of the conflict the girls are caught up in are still a bit vaguely defined in their goals and motivations. Which I don't like. We're getting a bit more from the current arc, we'll see we're it ends up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: zombemybabynow on 12 February, 2018, 09:52:04 AM
Miracle man is getting better and better [spoiler]kind of reminds me of the L:egion tv show ie. what is reality / character's sanity[/spoiler]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 12 February, 2018, 11:57:38 AM
Quote from: zombemybabynow on 12 February, 2018, 09:52:04 AM
Miracle man is getting better and better [spoiler]kind of reminds me of the L:egion tv show ie. what is reality / character's sanity[/spoiler]

Mister Miracle?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 12 February, 2018, 10:17:15 PM
I just found out Extremity ends with its next issue. Ffffffffuck.

I'm unclear if it was planned finite, or was ended early.

Edit: oh thank goodness, though it wasn't planned to be twelve issues (or any set number), the creator decided the story had reached its natural end. https://twitter.com/danielwarrenart/status/961697524615712768
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 19 February, 2018, 07:42:29 PM
Incognergro: Renaissance 1: Liking the idea of this, but find it all a bit static, would love to see what Howard Chaykin would do with this!
Kill or be killed 16:Good cliffhanger! Enjoying the madness of all this.
The Black Monday Murders 8:All hail god Mammon indeed, highly enjoyable but not one for reading on public transport  :o
Jenny Finn4 of4: That ending reminds me of Scarlet Traces for some reason, and the last bit seems tacked on, but its been fun swimming with the fishes.
War Stories, Flower of my heart 4 of4: I thought I'd missed this final part, no idea why it took so long, but I live in hope of a new artist!


Advert for: Crossed +100 Mimic: struggled to finish the last run and CBA with anything else in this world.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 February, 2018, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 19 February, 2018, 07:42:29 PM
War Stories, Flower of my heart 4 of4: I thought I'd missed this final part, no idea why it took so long, but I live in hope of a new artist!


Alas I think this is the last issue, so we'll never know how good this could have been with a decent artist.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 20 February, 2018, 10:21:22 AM
Angelic finished off in a kind of abrupt way. Was puzzled that Eye suddenly appeared in the story but still, great art, fun words, simply spurrier.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 20 February, 2018, 10:44:55 AM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 20 February, 2018, 10:21:22 AM
Angelic finished off in a kind of abrupt way. Was puzzled that Eye suddenly appeared in the story but still, great art, fun words, simply spurrier.

It's not the end — the series is ongoing, it's just taking a brief break (mainly so Caspar can catch his breath) then it's on to the next story arc.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 20 February, 2018, 11:29:48 AM
Cool :) I guess the end of this arc still felt a little abrupt given how Eye suddenly reached into the foreground. But looking forward to more flying monkeys and other such creatures! Hopefully they won't run into Gene the Hackman and Them(!).

I also read Sleepless from Image. I love the art, like the idea of sleepless knights and the tired look on the character's face at all times. Nice bit of political intrigue too. Look forward to seeing where it goes, courtly fantasy is not typically my thing but this seems strong.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 23 February, 2018, 01:06:36 AM
Read all of The Family Trade. Nice little story, lovely art, nothing too weighty. The trump analogy got a bit thin but still generated some laughs, but I won't ruin the few jokes here.

Also stumbled across Regression, by Cullen Bunn of Harrow County. At first I wasn't keen on the art but it grows on you as the story takes its turns down the troubled past lives of the poor protagonist. Still not a patch on Harrow (but few are) in looks but the clean lines and bright colours do make the insetoid abominations striking in a particular way. Beyond that it's a good story with an interesting premise, and a decently horrible cult.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 23 February, 2018, 02:54:21 PM
I finished first volume of Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider,and its not as bad as I gave it credit the first time.It still feels like a failed Deadpool pitch at parts,however.
Im also slowly catching up with Venom.Its got Stegron,so that a big plus.But thats probably just me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 February, 2018, 08:00:34 PM
Quote from: Smith on 23 February, 2018, 02:54:21 PM
Its got Stegron,so that a big plus.But thats probably just me.

Stegron rocks.

Anyway to me me I I

See I buy me comics and ting
I check and read dem and ting
Tell you want I got know and ting
We get good comics going and ting
Nah marvel no style I strictly Image
Nah DC no style, I strictly Indie

See me tell what was good n you hear out to me
True you see me no spelling and ting
See mi in a reviewin' mood
read good comic avoid you heart attack
Gimme likkle fun, make me wring out me worst
Uptown comic ranking


Well that didn't work, but my lastest hail did...

Well almost, alas War Stories 26 see this series end and we'll never know how much better it could have been with a decent artist.

In more interesting new I did an absolutely random pick up, imtrigues by the cover and title I picked up Vinegar Teeth 1 and 2 on a whim (my pull list is getting a little depleted of late as more and more titles I like go on extented hiatous.) anyway this tale of hard boiled 1930s New York(ish) (I think) police detective and his random monster partner is refreshing different and has some cute (well very little about this is cute) story techniques and quirks. Its more comedy than horror but heck its only 4 issues and I'll be seeing this out for sure.

Everything else is pretty much spot on. Lazarus X+66 6 finishes this mini of little vignettes off with an absolute beaut, there's another source book to boot, the main series is back soon as well, so that's good. Kill or be killed 16 and Mage Hero Denied 6 both having nothing new to add, being as they are absolutely chuffin' superb as these series always are. Good as they are I should probably give book of the haul to Angelic 6 as this series ends its opening arc to a fantastic end. How hopefully we're not kept waiting too long for the next, this did read as if Spurrioso had hedged his bets and written it as a solid conclusion incase this didn't pick up.

Alas this most deserving of issues loses out to one of my two ape books from Boom!. Its not Kong on the Planet of the Apes 4, fiun though it is, here General Ursus is a slightly predictable buffoon power hungry chump, perfect for his role in this story I should say. However over in Planet of the Ape Ursus 2 we find him a much, MUCH richer character, who knew that I needed to know more about this character, but this series is exploding all sorts of fascinating and well executed surprises onto the page. Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Mind of Wolfie Smith on 01 March, 2018, 04:56:51 PM
Mata Hari 1
2000ad's own Emma Beeby's take on the story of 'the original Femme Fatale' for Karen Berger's Berger Books imprint for Dark Horse. A 5 part series, this is a wondrous comic. Beautiful packaging and sumptuous art from Ariela Kristantina. That rare thing - an intoxicating and transporting title.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 29 March, 2018, 11:47:31 PM
Mike Carey's The Highest House is shaping up to be something rather grand.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 March, 2018, 07:39:11 AM
FOOLED YAH!

See I might not have been here for a while and you all thought I'd stopped my stalking you all on this thread. Well no luck for you I'd just tidied my comics away when some friends came around and forgot to review them. I'm rubbish like that. Anyway before you ask waiting two days would have been cliche!

So what did I actually read? Some good stuff actually. Elsewhere 5 is a very promising start to a new arc. Talking of starts I'm liking what Jeff Lemire is doing with Black Hammer, its kinda like what Kurt Busiek does with Astro City (I think not read loads of it) has a main story running away with minis to flesh out the world and Doctor Star and the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrow 1 starts a new such mini really well. Mind can't wait for us to get back to the main series! Soon I believe.

Moon Girl and I miss Devil Dinosaur 28 has a up swing in this very high and miss arc. Snagglepuss 3 is great, Kong on the Planet of the Apes 5 rattles this fun series towards what might be an explosive ending.

Best things. Well its a Mage haul so Mage 7 which real cranks up the stakes is there or there abouts of course but I'll give book of the haul to Kill or be killed 16 as the latest and apparently last arc opens up brilliantly. Both happy and sad that this series will be ending at 20 but you know with Brubaker and Phillips a series won't over stay its welcome.

Unlike me!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 04 April, 2018, 07:11:45 PM
Wasn't expecting either of these to be released today. Two nice surprises.

Koshchei the Deathless #4
Continues Mignola's nice weird high form writing Koshchei. Brilliant idea having him visiting a bar in hell and telling Hellboy all about it, everything from murdering countless of people to having his soul trapped in an egg. Love it. Steinbeck doesn't disappoint either, lovely lovely art!

Xerxes: The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of Alexander #1
While I think the cover was a bit lackluster, the issue itself delivered. Swords, sandals, gore and fancy things to say. Pleasantly surprised by this issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 April, 2018, 03:37:01 PM
Moi? Posting on the best comic thread out there? MOI?!

But yeah, update times, and lets talk about Astro City #51, Bussiek continues to craft the best cape comic on the stands, never missing a beat for several years now and having such brevity for the genre it's utterly admirable. Class comics. Elsewhere #6 is Jay Faerber. Thats all I have to say. Never has there been a creative more affiliated with consistently high quality and dependable brilliance, and this is no exception. If you're missing Copperhead, pick this book up!

Oh heck, Saint Seiya Sho got a western release? Nice! Adding that to the basket, but in more regular manga news My Hero Academia vol. 12, Princess Jellyfish vol.8, and 7th Garden vol.8 all hit the stands today, all marvellous and lovely comics well worth a look in!

And finally, the ever dependable, wonderful Weekly Shonen Jump #18 (2018)....it's marvellous. Still one of my favourite anthologies on the market.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 April, 2018, 09:15:51 PM
Oh nice to have you back old boy and while Elsewhere is no Copperhead (christ I love that series) it is pretty damned good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 April, 2018, 09:11:03 PM
Small haul small haul
What yah going to do
Small hail small haul
They need reviewin' too


Nothing bad to report really. Okay Vinegar Teeth 3 could be a bit (lot) clearer in the story telling department, but thinking this one will shine on re-read. Oh and speaking of Elsewhere not being as good as Copperhead, Elsewhere 6 shows that to be the case, but not by much. Love the way this one packs so much in and keeping the story rattling along at an almost Galaxy's Greatest pace. Of the rest any could be BotH but I guess Snaggletooth 3 misses for the art, which is solid but uninspiring, Kill or be Killed 17 as you kinda saw where it was going, same with Doctor Star 2 but both excecuted these tales so very well. The only reason Planet of the Apes Ursus 3 doesn't get it is because we knew the final page. So of course Book of the Haul goes to Moon Girl 29 cos of its final page, which had DEVIL - FUCKIN' - DINOSAUR back, way and indeed - hey about time. I mean we saw it coming, but I didn't dare believe it, thought they were going to pull a fast one, bit no big read is back and that makes fat boy one happy nerd.

As does my haul over all - good stuf!

Edited to add: Another reason Snagglepuss 3 doesn't make it is cos it was Snagglepuss 4 I read this week!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JamesC on 08 April, 2018, 10:05:10 AM
Has anyone else tried Dabnett's new DC ongoing title - The Silencer?
Its pretty good if you like straight up action comics with a bit of sci fi thrown in. Its a bit Punisher and a bit Jennifer Blood. Art is by JR Jr. Well worth a look.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 April, 2018, 12:03:50 PM
Not picked that up, but of of the new big two titles that has tickled my fancy is Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing. Not read any of Al's Marvel stuff but this is the first one to catch my eye. Hear the rest has been good,  just not caught my imagination.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 April, 2018, 01:24:25 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 04 April, 2018, 07:11:45 PM

Xerxes: The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of Alexander #1
While I think the cover was a bit lackluster, the issue itself delivered. Swords, sandals, gore and fancy things to say. Pleasantly surprised by this issue.

Big fan of 300, so had to pick this up.
Great to see that Miller is recovering from ill health and is back doing what he does best.

I've also been enjoying another Dark Horse book recently; Hungry Ghosts by Anthony Bourdain & talented chums. A series of food themed short horror stories in the vein of Vertigo / 2000AD. Really charming 4 issue mini series, with one issue left to go.

I'm not one for standard superhero fare lately, but I gave The Terrifics a shot on a whim, issue 1 and 2 were only €2.99 each.
Decentish, but not really my bag. I'll pick up the next trade of Black Hammer instead of continuing with it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 17 April, 2018, 04:56:32 PM
I bought three volumes of Astro City in the recent Comixology sale (not all by chance. I'd read some from the library.)

I'm glad I did.Really good stuff. I particularly enjoyed Confessions. Unlike the others which are usually an anthology of short stories, this contained one long story and one short bittersweet story. The first worked well in the lengthier format ostensibly being a 'new sidekick learns the ropes/detective story' but also being about growing up, and responsibility. The second 'the nearness of you' showed the repercussions of one of those superhero time alteration events from the perspective of an ordinary working bloke. It's heart-rending, yet strangely positive too.

Even those of you not into superhero stories might get a kick out of these books. I hope to get more volumes soon.

The last comic series I read was X-Factor volume 1. I haven't been that interested in the team in the past as I thought it was a teen mutants thing, (although I think inwas getting them mixed up with Generation X or somesuch). This was actually about a mutant team in a PI agency shortly after the House of M event where 90% of mutants lost their mutations. The volume wasn't long, but it was pretty good. In turns brutal and dark, and also rather funny. Again, not typical super hero fare but in a different way to Astra City.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 April, 2018, 12:00:54 AM
Astro City is a treasure. If you liked Confessions, you're probably going to love Tarnished Angel. There isn't really another long form story again until The Dark Ages though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 18 April, 2018, 06:08:00 AM
That's okay, I did enjoy the short stories too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 April, 2018, 09:26:49 PM
Speaking of Astro City... well I will but first let's speak about the fact there's just not enough time to read comics...

... well okay I read an obscene amount of comics but the trouble is that still isn't enough. Over at the Prog threads I often catch myself saying such and such a story will probably be better on re-read and then wonder when the hell I'll get to that and the honest answer is often when I get to those comics on one of my Prog reads... so stuff I'm saying I need to re-read in recent Progs I'll get to in 4ish years assuming my current re-read keeps up its present pace (I've actually added Prog from 2019 into my to read spreadsheet this evening!) ... so what the hell am I doing whittering about this shit for. Well a couple of comics in my recent haul could benefit from a re-read... they'll get added to my spreadsheet and I will get to it... honest.

First there's Vinegar Teeth 4 the last of this interesting series. I loved the first couple of issues of this as I bought both together in a whim and as this series has some pretty difficult but fresh storytelling technics I had time to get into those idiosyncrasies and enjoy them. The last two two bought monthly have been harder to get into and follow. Still I suspect when this gets to re-read it'll be a good un.

Second one to benefit form re-read is Kong on the Planet of the Apes 6 specifically the ending of what has been a fun romp up to this point. On its own this ending felt a little flat and anticlimatic. I suspect however when read back it will read much better and the timing will be fine, he less so. Give me another 4 years or so and I'll come back and let you know.

Anyway elsewhere... if not that far Planet of the Apes Ursus 4 is great, Mage - The Hero Denied 8 MAGNIFICENT and the return of Black Hammer in Black Hammer - Age of Doom 1 sees the core series return, all be it with a new number... well 1 Jeff Lamire really is developing his world gloriously here. I kinda think this is his Astro City (from my understanding of Astro City that is) its brilliant stuff.

Alas for it its not book of the haul, that falls to another returner, not Lazarus 27 mind which makes a very welcome come back, rather its Resident Alien - An Alien in New York 1 which sees Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse's supremely underplayd masterpiece slide warmly and grippingly back into our comicsphere. This book really is a delight and Steve Parkhouse's art just gets better and better.

So interesting haul to say the least.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 20 April, 2018, 10:02:43 PM
Glad to see Lazarus back, think a certain character fell into good luck there. Wonder if he'll ever be back? Love to know WHATS GOING ON in Black Hammer but enjoy every step of the way. My pick of the weeks haul is Highest House #3, which makes a dozen strides in plot development seemingly in a single bound.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 21 April, 2018, 02:00:02 PM
Not a new comic but last night I read the wonderfully named Sexcastle, a book which has little in the way of castles and not much sex but which is pretty bloody great on all counts. The first book from Kyle Sparks of Rock Candy Mountain fame (well fame within this thread), it's just as fun as the later work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 April, 2018, 03:36:15 PM
Need noseying around for things to pick up by Kyle Sparks and having no knowledge of Rick and Mority Sexcastle did standout as an option. Will give it a try.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 April, 2018, 05:01:17 PM
If you have any affection for 80s action flicks, then you'll enjoy Sexcastle.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 21 April, 2018, 06:20:49 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 20 April, 2018, 09:26:49 PM
Speaking of Astro City... well I will but first let's speak about the fact there's just not enough time to read comics...

and the return of Black Hammer in Black Hammer - Age of Doom 1 sees the core series return, all be it with a new number... well 1 Jeff Lamire really is developing his world gloriously here. I kinda think this is his Astro City (from my understanding of Astro City that is) its brilliant stuff.

hmmm, an interesting take away. The Doctor Star series in particular does feel like an Astro City tale in many respects.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Smith on 27 April, 2018, 10:46:45 PM
History of comics v2 I imagine this would only be interesting to amateur comic historians.On the other hand,they probably know it all before.DC Implosion,B&W boom and bust,Great comic crash of 1996,Air Pirates,British Invasion...are all subjects that every youtuber and their brother already covered.
I have to say that the issue focusing on manga history was pretty educational.On the other hand,piracy themed issues is a load of bull.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 May, 2018, 02:14:00 PM
Don't stop me now I'm reviewin' some comics
Readin' um was a ball
Don't stop me now
They gave me such a good time, I'm loving this haul

Don't stop me now (reviewin' a good time)
Don't stop me now (cause they gave me a good time)
I won't stop reading comics at all

Yeah I'm a comic nerd on my way from my shop
On a reading course
I am a whitter, I'm out of control
I am a geek machine nerdgun fully load
Like a comicbomb about to
Oh oh ooh oh oh nerdplode


The Prince Bride is on telly as I type, its inconceivable that you wouldn't like the comics I'm about to recommend... you can see where this is going can't you. Let's see if I can keep this up huh...

Doctor Star and the Kingdom of the Lost Tomorrows 3  is Mel Smith as the Albino, it may not be the main offering, it might not be the star of the show, but by George you are glad its here and alas it'll be gone too soon.

Hillybilly 9 is Robin Wright, beautiful on the eye and full of depth that you might miss. Understanded and a joy

Kill or be Killed 18 is Chris Lloyd as Count Regan, dark and brooding yet effortless entertaining and you know it won't end well

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 30 Andre the Giant, large charming fun and you small so much when the big fella appears

You want to know my book of the haul. As you wish

Snagglepuss 5, Peter Cook, Peter Falk, Cary Elwes, Chris Sarandon and Mandy Patinkin all rolled into one. Just a brilliant comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 May, 2018, 09:11:16 PM
Quickie for FCBD. I'll just slip it in sharpish, don't worry it'll all be done in a second.

Doctor Who - unsatisfying advert
Metabaron - satisfying advert
Tick - not even close to what it once was
Tank Girl - Nice remeniscence of what this once was
Barrier - Now given that I couldn't understand half of this (my Spanish is poor) it was bloody good and I'm very tempted to  pick up this series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 08 May, 2018, 10:21:10 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 08 May, 2018, 09:11:16 PM
Barrier - Now given that I couldn't understand half of this (my Spanish is poor) it was bloody good and I'm very tempted to  pick up this series.

Yep, if reprinting a first issue is all the effort you're going to put into FCBD then this was the one to do!  Not on my radar at all prior to this, but despite an uneven relationship with Vaughan's work, I'll now be giving it a go. Reminded me a lot of Brink, and there's no higher praise...

From your list, I rather enjoyed that Doctor Who medley, as one who hasn't read a Dr Who comic of any kind since Abslom Daak was doing his thing. Metabarons also made a bit of sense to me for the first time ever (I normally just look at the pictures) thanks to some handy info-graphics.

The Strangers in Paradise relaunch issue tickled an interest I thought long dead.  The Gregory Graves (read: Lex Luthor) and Oddwell intros in the very odd Starburns Presents volume were also surpisingly engaging. 

Many more to go, my daughter and missus did the run on my behalf, and they were far greedier and more eclectic than I would have been!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 19 May, 2018, 12:48:30 AM
Rather enjoying horror comic Infidel, which has a growing creepy occult vibe tied in to the bubbling anger beneath identity politics. Can't way for #4 now it's all kicked off.

Also read Rat Queens. Gave up after relaunch, was convinced to try again, lost me again somewhere between #8 and #9. Just no idea what the hell is happening.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 June, 2018, 08:19:06 AM
My comics she be fine, this haul it be devine...

... well that might be over stating it but I've certainly read them and here I am to tell you which you should read, which you shouldn't bother with... I've got far to good control over me comic pump these days for there to be many that you need worry about. Anyway lets go.

Kong of Skull Island - 2018 Special - With more Magno art and giant apes this is one you should buy of you enjoy giant gorilla's fighting monsters while viking bicker and DIE. i.e. if you have a beating heart (and a bit of extra cash - its pricey!)

Cinema Purgatorio 14- Which you should buy if you agree 4 out of 5 stories being good to great in an anthology is a good return.

Judge Dredd - Under Seige 1 - I've discussed elsewhere and you should read if you've read my comments about it there.

Speaking of Elsewhere ... 7 - This you should read is you like Copperhead and need to have something to cling onto when that ends in a few months - oh and giant octobeasts, rampaging skele-mammoths and portals to great cliffhangers.

Plant of the Apes Ursus 5 - You should read if you like Planet of the Apes stories told well, with superb Kubertesque (the good old dead one) art, so basically see beating heart comment above.

KIll or be Killed 19 - You should read if you respect my call on book of the haul - even though this isn't it could be and assuming you don't get this comic regularly want to immediately understand the meaning of regret as you join this classic at its penultimate issue.

Lazarus 28 - You should read if you respect my call on book of the haul - even though this isn't it could be and you want to immerse yourself into a brutally grim world of well realised pain and misery so wonderfully compelling you have to tear your eyes out to stop the tears...

Hillybilly 10 - You should read if you respect my call on book of the haul - even though this isn't it could be and OH MY GOD WHY IS THIS ENDING WITH ISSUE 12, WHY, IT'S SOOOOOO GOOD, so good. WHYYYYYYY!!!!

Black Hammer - Age of Doom 2 - You should read if you respect my call on book of the haul - even though this isn't it could be and you comprehend the value of a compelling down to earth library heist juxtaposed with an interdimensional mystery journey.

Speaking of down to earth - Resident Alien - An alien in New York 2 you should read this book if you realised there's more power in a quiet story told well, with superb compelling characters, genuine tension and mystery and want to learn how you can make a 20 page comic about how to make a phone call become something entirely engaging ... oh and you don't hate your own mother. BOOK OF THE HAUL







Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 03 June, 2018, 10:45:36 PM
Vinegar Teeth - weird and pulpy and weird and impressive without ever being weird and great. One of those confounding comics where the art is super-impressive without being maybe your thing and the story is fun without ever being gripping or compelling. But plus 10 points for the weird.

Stray Bullets - still the best comic out there by a country mile. Still clearly criminally ignored.

Dry County - am a sucker for Rich Tomasso stuff even if this particular Elmore Leonord style story pales when read alongside the similar but superior Stray Bullets.

Peek-A-Boo - Who would have thought that Zenescope managed to put out a non-explotitative competent horror story thats the nearest thing to a 70s  british kids comic in terms of art and content. Simple well done horror comic fun.

Coda - simon spurrier - i'd think the yanks apprecaite you Simon. I think you should come back to 2000AD and bring this sort of thing with you. I mean i've zero interest in the genre (tolkienien style fantasy) and still you make it all so enjoyable who'd love love it. Apart from the yanks. The yanks don't get you Simon. Too clever by half for em.

Death or Glory - looked lovely (bengal) junk story (remender). Meh.
likewise
Oblivion Song - looked lovely (De Felici) junk story (kirkman). Sigh
better than
VS - looked errr (great line art, terrible overwhelming computer colouring) junk story (its Harlem heroes but not as well told).

and ooooh-errrr missus award goes to...

The Perineum Technique - which is a hugely enjoyable bit of french ennui about an artist obsesed with sex. Bit indulgent but interesting without ever wandering off into exploitation zone.

where sits...

Barbarella (2018 series) - which is a lovely piece of licensed nonsense that actually manages to be very light on the sex / skimpy-ness and more on the fun / love beats hate scale. Sorta surprised me how much i enjoyed it.

but not as much as the fun in Cochlea & Eustachia which can only be described as Frank meets Manara. Utterly beautiful in its line art and weird in its story-telling. If Stray Bullets wasn't so damm good it would be my comic of the year so far.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 June, 2018, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: BPPVS - looked errr (great line art, terrible overwhelming computer colouring) junk story (its Harlem heroes but not as well told).

Thank you, I've been trying to articulate this for a while. Amaziballz artwork (would fit right into 2000AD or any Euro Comic really), but its story of 'war as sport' is just... all over the place.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 05 June, 2018, 02:19:42 PM
Quote from: BPP on 03 June, 2018, 10:45:36 PM
Coda - simon spurrier - i'd think the yanks apprecaite you Simon. I think you should come back to 2000AD and bring this sort of thing with you. I mean i've zero interest in the genre (tolkienien style fantasy) and still you make it all so enjoyable who'd love love it. Apart from the yanks. The yanks don't get you Simon. Too clever by half for em.
Cheers for pointing this one out. Spurrier seems to bang out these mini-series by the gallon and I normally only notice them on Comixology when the fourth issue pops up. This was a pretty dense set up issue which I think will benefit from a reread. Never heard of the artist, Matias Bergara, before but there's colour and wildness about his stuff here which I find very appealing.

The only other thing I've been reading lately is Motherlands. A mini-series by Simon Spurrier and Rachel Stott. It's Dogg the dimension-jumping bounty hunter and things are about to wrap up with a shocking revelation on the last page of #5.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 08 June, 2018, 06:50:03 PM
Been reading Al Ewing's Immortal Hulk. Not bad at all - others have observed a certain similarity to the Bruce Jones run, what with Ewing's Banner being an itinerant haunter of lonely diners along US highways. Feels somewhat less arch and potentially more weighty than some of the writer's previous Marvel work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 16 June, 2018, 10:45:25 AM
Slightly surprised no one seems to be reading Michael Moreci and Hayden Sherman's Wasted Space from Vault.

Yes, yes, I'm lettering it, but I would have thought it would be right up many 2000AD readers' street... Moreci loves him some sci-fi (see: Roche Limit) and this is big ol' high concept stuff. Billy Bane, a galactic-scale version of Billy Graham, "voice of the Creator" gave the Creator's divine endorsement to a galactic-scale Trump figure, propelling him to power, which immediately results in a despotic regime and wars all over the place. A lot of people, including Billy himself, blame Billy for this so he's gone into hiding but wheels are in motion and the fate of the galaxy might have more to do with him than he'd like. Plus, y'know, a whole bunch of people and things wanting to kill him.

I can see Sherman's art (which I can only inadequately describe as the scratchy bastard offspring of Howard Chaykin and Ted McKeever) not being to everyone's taste but it's a meaty old read. Plus, Chewbacca to Bane's Solo is a bright blue robot gigolo (or Fuqbot) called Dust. Special guest appearance by Philip K. Dick in the first issue, too.

Give it a go!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tombo on 16 June, 2018, 10:15:51 PM
I'm reading it, or at least I've read the 1st issue, just waiting on the next one.  I'm enjoying it and it'll be interesting to see where the story goes.  Like the art to.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 16 June, 2018, 10:37:43 PM
Good man!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 17 June, 2018, 06:15:20 PM
Milk wars: Fun -so called un-event. DC's big 3 gets infected with (over)selling milk and characters from the young animal books battles the big company Retconn in order to fix things. Fun and weird little book. Has everything from Cave Carson puking up swamp thing, a fold out page to showcase Flex Mentallo's muscle powers to Doom patrol's Rita Farr being rescued back into continuity. I really love how colourful it is.

Batman in the fifties: A showcase of golden age Batman. Everything from the bat family to villains. Great book to read before Morrison's batgod run or Miller's DK. Explains a lot, with very informative info pages between issues, and is a bunch of fun to read overall.

Hellboy collected short stories vol. 1: First of two volumes with the collected (in a chronological order) Hellboy shorts penned by Mike Magnolia. Starts of brilliantly with Pancakes, and has everything from Hellboy wrestling frankenstein -during the drunk in mexico period) to The corpse. Lovely lovely collection! Can't wait for the rest of the hellboy omnibus books (6 in total)! :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 June, 2018, 09:27:00 PM
Yay comics, mine ain't at all bad
Take a sad tale and make it better
Remember to let them into your heart
And if you read the same as me you'll be better

Yay comics, don't be afraid
You should just pop out and get some
The good ones, they'll get right under your skin
Them good one's will make you better


GOOOODDDDD haul this time. The good uns do it right and the one's struggling all seem to peck up a notch.

Prime example Paper Girls 21 is the best issue of this series for a wee while, possibly the break (inbetween arcs) has done us the world of good, but this made me remember why I loved this series in the first place. Mage 9 also sees a series return and my this is a great series and this comic has a few really fine moments, so high is the standard this month its actually not a highlight... well it is but not a highlight highlight. Neither is The Weather Man 1 but its a bloody compelling opener and I'm really excited to see how this one develops from this loaded and exciting start. And neither is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 31 which interrupts this series return to form with a stilted and forced no smoking issue... still next issue looks good.

The next 4 issues however are just superb. Copperhead 19 returns for its (weep) final arc BUT by all that's sci-fi this is brilliant. As is Resident Alien - An Alien in New York 3 which is just a quiet piece of genius, it really has a fresh lo-fi tone that set it aside. Its the glorious execution that brings it home though. To be honest the only reason its not book if the haul is its back next month to claim that.

So book of the haul goes to one of the conclusions and I've decided not to go for Doctor Star 4 with it powerful emotional, I mean really powerful and emotional ending, if this doesn't move you I don't know what will. Rather I'll go with Mark Russell's move complex, but not less moving and powerful Snagglepuss 6. Just sublime.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 July, 2018, 08:31:22 PM
If I had some comics
I'd read in the morning
I'd read in the evening
All of them are grand


Oh so true this haul they are ALL grand, so the only real question is which is grandest. The most piano of the bunch?

Well its not Planet of the Apes Ursus 6 which just ends this series really really well, not magnificently.

Its not Black Hammer - Age of Doom 3 which is merely brilliant, nor Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 32 which is just immensely, astonishingly good fun, I think this is going to be one of the blindin' arcs this one.

Nor is it Kill or be Killed 20.... though it very probably should be seeing as this does end this superb series magnificently. No the only reason its not this is I fancy giving it to an opening rather than a closing and so for that reason alone, well that and its FUCKIN' GRAND I give it to Shanghai Red 1 by George that's an opening that both packs a punch, covers an incredible amount of ground and opens up a story simply magnificently.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 July, 2018, 10:05:54 PM
In honour of The Breeders who I saw last night

We read comics once
So good my head exploded
Imagine my head like the Big Bang did
These new comics
I Knew they were loaded
Read um  'cause these comics ain't never comin' down
I just want you to read along
I just want you to read along


I've covered Immortal Hulk 2 elsewhere - its pretty good but not without problems.

Speaking of Elsewhere and and problems issue 8 has two main ones... firstly its the last bloody issue, which I wasn't expecting, alas sales ain't enough. Secondly it therefore rushes to a conclusion in a way that suggests what might have happened if the series had had more time. So its rather a unsatisfying tease. Such a shame.

Judge Dredd Under Seige 2 is probably being discussed elsehwere too but here will have to do. Its very good and writer Mark Russell is very smart and that's all you need to know.

Paper Girls 22 is another much improved issue and I want to find time to re-read this now to see if the middle period lull was more me than it!

Black Hammer - The Quantum Age 1 is very good, but while its immense fun I do want these Black Hammer spin offs to offer more than very entertaining analogues. They have to date so I'm sure this one will too. Just not really in the first issue.

Two more comics that will be ending soon - I worry for my standing order, its whithering.... anyway Resident Alien - An Alien in New York 4 ends excellently, even if one of its key themes I'm not sure I like... though that might be my mis-reading - regardless its a superb piece of craft. Alas it comes with the news that the next mini will be the last.

Hillbilly 11 therefore gets book of the haul. Not only is it absolutely superb, as they rest of the series has been, it actually has good news. See we know this series is ending next issue BUT I hadn't realised there will be a follow-up mini starting immediately after. WAYHEY... so while other comics might have been as good as this mini-masterpiece none had news that good!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Daveycandlish on 15 July, 2018, 08:02:37 PM
Resident Alien is utterly fantastic. I recommend it to everyone
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 20 July, 2018, 06:23:25 PM
Relay issue 0 (FCBD) / 1 - Zac Thompson / Andy Clarke (of tooth fame) not entirely sure how I landed this but tried the FCBD and enjoyed it enough to give it a punt. All a bit vague and mysterious.  Lot of ideas floating around and not completely clear on where it is going but intriguing enough to give it a go.  Clarke's crisp, clean art definitely helps.

Issue 0 is very much a vignette, laying out some of the core ideas.  Issue 1 -  dense dialogue interspersed with action scenes.  Juxtaposed thought / faith systems are foregrounded.  This seems very much the central idea for this series.  Certainly one of the more thought provoking offerings of late and would not have been out of place in the Tooth or the Meg.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 01 August, 2018, 04:49:48 PM
Anyone else enjoying Garth Ennis' A walk through hell?

Nice change of pace for him and scary without being macabre, if you can call blowing your own brains out over and over, eating your own arm and pedo mass murderers not macabre :-\ :-X 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 01 August, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
Underwhelmed by Dredd Under siege... what's the Dreddheads verdict?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dweezil2 on 01 August, 2018, 05:53:07 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 August, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
Underwhelmed by Dredd Under siege... what's the Dreddheads verdict?

Unremarkable, but it reads pretty well and the art is nice.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 01 August, 2018, 06:56:49 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 August, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
Underwhelmed by Dredd Under siege... what's the Dreddheads verdict?

The trick of Dredd & Beeny [spoiler]showing a hand each to convince the mutants she'd dropped her gun[/spoiler] was great; the mountain of shite, too. Background stuff like the chart in the school showing the extinction of life on Earth and layering the Rev's disquisition on fear of death over a Kickass [spoiler]church massacre[/spoiler] were blackly comic.

Dredd's relationship with the bike was inspired, too. Beeny's response to the question about pets shows Russell's done his due diligence[1]; it's a nice bit of character that also conveys the central idea around which the story is constructed, although I hate that Russell's used her at all.

I'm guessing she's only there because using Anderson would have underlined that Russell's approach here was to take the basic plot elements of Dredd 3D and rewrite that film in a much more imaginative and fun way. Teaming Dredd with residents makes this story about the citizens and life in MC1[2] in a way that film just wasn't.

Not sure about the flashback structure in part 2, but I suppose that's the freedom the extra page count allows - I wish this was what each issue of the Megazine was like[3]. This is the best IDW Dredd will ever get; a thoughtful and creative writer at the start of his career, telling a story about the cits rather than a hero called Dredd.


[1] Or he's at least read selectively but wisely.

[2] Or even just about anything at all.

[3] £2.50 for 20 pages of a single Dredd story by a top writer, rather than £6.00 for 10 pages of Dredd and 35 pages of other original strip material
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 August, 2018, 09:29:46 PM
I'm a big fan of the writer as I've fair screamed about here and I'm enjoying it a great deal.

I mean its no Flintstones but its more than solid.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 01 August, 2018, 10:15:32 PM
Quote from: Frank on 01 August, 2018, 06:56:49 PM
Kickass

Kingsman, obviously.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dweezil2 on 02 August, 2018, 12:12:10 AM
Quote from: Frank on 01 August, 2018, 06:56:49 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 August, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
Underwhelmed by Dredd Under siege... what's the Dreddheads verdict?

The trick of Dredd & Beeny [spoiler]showing a hand each to convince the mutants she'd dropped her gun[/spoiler] was great; the mountain of shite, too. Background stuff like the chart in the school showing the extinction of life on Earth and layering the Rev's disquisition on fear of death over a Kickass [spoiler]church massacre[/spoiler] were blackly comic.

Dredd's relationship with the bike was inspired, too. Beeny's response to the question about pets shows Russell's done his due diligence[1]; it's a nice bit of character that also conveys the central idea around which the story is constructed, although I hate that Russell's used her at all.

I'm guessing she's only there because using Anderson would have underlined that Russell's approach here was to take the basic plot elements of Dredd 3D and rewrite that film in a much more imaginative and fun way. Teaming Dredd with residents makes this story about the citizens and life in MC1[2] in a way that film just wasn't.

Not sure about the flashback structure in part 2, but I suppose that's the freedom the extra page count allows - I wish this was what each issue of the Megazine was like[3]. This is the best IDW Dredd will ever get; a thoughtful and creative writer at the start of his career, telling a story about the cits rather than a hero called Dredd.


[1] Or he's at least read selectively but wisely.

[2] Or even just about anything at all.

[3] £2.50 for 20 pages of a single Dredd story by a top writer, rather than £6.00 for 10 pages of Dredd and 35 pages of other original strip material


It's only the plot that lets it down, particularly for seasoned Dredd readers.
For newbies unfamiliar with the world of Dredd it does offer a great introduction, in the same way as that of the 2012 movie.

As stated, there are some great zingers amongst the dialogue and even a sprinkling of that satire we love and the writing is generally great. I certainly wouldn't be adverse to Russell doing another run, he certainly seems to have more of a handle on the character which the other US based writers have struggled with.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 August, 2018, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 August, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
Underwhelmed by Dredd Under siege... what's the Dreddheads verdict?

An above average read so far.
"Mega Shitty 1" won me over in the first issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 August, 2018, 07:45:12 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 03 August, 2018, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 August, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
Underwhelmed by Dredd Under siege... what's the Dreddheads verdict?

An above average read so far.
"Mega Shitty 1" won me over in the first issue.

Well Judge Dredd Under Seige - 3 is in my mites now and yes its an above average read. Not as good as much of Russell's other stuff, nor the very best Dredd, but pretty damned good all the same. This issue has some real fun with action movie cliche, cranks up the tension and lays on the commentry good stuff....

... 'but that's just one comic you bought this haul Colin' I hear you cry. 'Tell us about the rest, please, please'

Well okay since you asked so nice.

I'll start with Hillbilly 12 which in many a haul would be 'book of' but not here, but deserves to be taken off early to get it the standing ovation it deserves. This is a mighty powerful way to round off this brilliant and darkly beautiful ongoing. Its only the start of a Hillbilly mini, all be it with different art team, that's staving off the tears that this beauty is over.

So as one door closes another opens and Leviathan 1 is a pretty exciting opening as a glorious Godzilla analogue is summoned at a beerless party (who doesn't at least take some of their own beer / choosen booze to a party?) and wreaks havoc. Some fun is had and a good ending to give the issue the required punch and we have a series while not quite there yet has real potential.

Speaking of which The Weather Man 2 is another such series. By George it seems a million miles away from the original opening premise, but its pretty damned fine stuff that just seems to be cranking up the stakes. Good read and enjoying seeing this one develop.

Another issue 2 is Shanghai Red 2 and I've been disappointed to learn that this is just a 5 part mini - hate the way they sneak out minis these days - still this one has got to it pace and core earlier. One suspects for this very reason (it being a mini). Hard boiled revenge done very well, with simply wonderful atmospheric art. Loving this.

ANOTHER Quantum Ages 2 Black Hammer mini's continue to brilliantly combine the DC Universe analogue thing while building depth and engagement with the world of the core series. This is all just superb stuff....

Anyway all those number two explain why I've saved this hauls song until now... don't worry mangled lyrics fans (if there is such a thing)

Yeah
Ha
When issue two comics go to war
I'll let you know which aren't a bore
(read bores no more, bore no more)
When issue two comics go to war
I'll tell which you can't ignore
(Workin' on the reviewin' task)

When issue two comics go to war
It takes Immortal Hulk to get to comics
Number 3 or more....


So I guess that leds to Immortal Hulk 3 and 4... and oh this comic is becoming what I hoped it would be. As Al Ewing built this core concept in issues 1 and 2, now established he's pushed the Hulk and Bruce to the background and started to deal more with the world he leaves behind. I was particularly fond of the fact that in issue 4 the only sign of Hulk (one tiny flashback aside) was a pile of destroyed cars he left behind. Great stuff.

Paper Girls 23 continues to remind me why I got onto this series in the first place and Mage - Hero Denied 10 continues to show why this series has been nothing other than first class.

And so we get to book of the Haul. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 33 is just an absolute delight. I have my up and downs with this comic, but its issues like this, just mad cap fun of the absolute highest order that remind me remind me just how much I love it when its done well. Oh and that ending could be setting up some real fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 07 August, 2018, 03:30:09 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 02 August, 2018, 12:12:10 AM
Quote from: Frank on 01 August, 2018, 06:56:49 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 August, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
Underwhelmed by Dredd Under siege... what's the Dreddheads verdict?

The trick of Dredd & Beeny [spoiler]showing a hand each to convince the mutants she'd dropped her gun[/spoiler] was great; the mountain of shite, too. Background stuff like the chart in the school showing the extinction of life on Earth and layering the Rev's disquisition on fear of death over a Kickass [spoiler]church massacre[/spoiler] were blackly comic.

Dredd's relationship with the bike was inspired, too. Beeny's response to the question about pets shows Russell's done his due diligence[1]; it's a nice bit of character that also conveys the central idea around which the story is constructed, although I hate that Russell's used her at all.

I'm guessing she's only there because using Anderson would have underlined that Russell's approach here was to take the basic plot elements of Dredd 3D and rewrite that film in a much more imaginative and fun way. Teaming Dredd with residents makes this story about the citizens and life in MC1[2] in a way that film just wasn't.

Not sure about the flashback structure in part 2, but I suppose that's the freedom the extra page count allows - I wish this was what each issue of the Megazine was like[3]. This is the best IDW Dredd will ever get; a thoughtful and creative writer at the start of his career, telling a story about the cits rather than a hero called Dredd.


[1] Or he's at least read selectively but wisely.

[2] Or even just about anything at all.

[3] £2.50 for 20 pages of a single Dredd story by a top writer, rather than £6.00 for 10 pages of Dredd and 35 pages of other original strip material


It's only the plot that lets it down, particularly for seasoned Dredd readers.
For newbies unfamiliar with the world of Dredd it does offer a great introduction, in the same way as that of the 2012 movie.

As stated, there are some great zingers amongst the dialogue and even a sprinkling of that satire we love and the writing is generally great. I certainly wouldn't be adverse to Russell doing another run, he certainly seems to have more of a handle on the character which the other US based writers have struggled with.

I tend to agree with all of the above... thanks chaps, will re-reader with new eyes
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 16 August, 2018, 08:59:45 AM
New run of Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome was off to a decent start last week. New artist but not too jarring a change and no surprise that the sexy gladiatrix from the last series is press-ganged into the team.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 16 August, 2018, 10:44:09 AM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 16 August, 2018, 08:59:45 AM
New run of Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome was off to a decent start last week. New artist but not too jarring a change and no surprise that the sexy gladiatrix from the last series is press-ganged into the team.

Prefer the new art so far. Quite like the direction the current investigation starts off in too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 16 August, 2018, 12:23:34 PM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 16 August, 2018, 08:59:45 AM
New run of Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome was off to a decent start last week. New artist but not too jarring a change and no surprise that the sexy gladiatrix from the last series is press-ganged into the team.

That's got my interest... never saw the first run, has it been collected?

Just missed the last copy of The Valiant in FP yesterday, so going to order it online, meanwhile picked up the latest issues of Sherlock Holmes; Vanishing Man, Anolog and Whitchfinder, all good stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: JOE SOAP on 16 August, 2018, 02:30:17 PM
Quote from: Frank on 01 August, 2018, 06:56:49 PM
This is the best IDW Dredd will ever get; a thoughtful and creative writer at the start of his career, telling a story about the cits rather than a hero called Dredd.

Aye; if this appeared in the Prog, I think it would stand well against most of the meat and spuds JD stories (and above the cinematic exploits).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 16 August, 2018, 03:55:27 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 16 August, 2018, 12:23:34 PM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 16 August, 2018, 08:59:45 AM
New run of Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome was off to a decent start last week. New artist but not too jarring a change and no surprise that the sexy gladiatrix from the last series is press-ganged into the team.

That's got my interest... never saw the first run, has it been collected?


This is actually the third run and both the previous two where collected.

https://www.comixology.com/Britannia-Vol-1/digital-comic/465457?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9jb21peG9sb2d5VW5saW1pdGVk
(https://www.comixology.com/Britannia-Vol-1/digital-comic/465457?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9jb21peG9sb2d5VW5saW1pdGVk)
and

https://www.comixology.com/Britannia-Vol-2-We-Who-Are-About-to-Die/digital-comic/548011?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3RyYWRlSXRlbQ (https://www.comixology.com/Britannia-Vol-2-We-Who-Are-About-to-Die/digital-comic/548011?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3RyYWRlSXRlbQ)

Well worth it and I will wait for Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome to be collected again before I get it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: blackmocco on 16 August, 2018, 04:00:44 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 04 August, 2018, 07:45:12 AM

Paper Girls 23 continues to remind me why I got onto this series in the first place and Mage - Hero Denied 10 continues to show why this series has been nothing other than first class.

Yeah, I felt it sagged a little in the middle too, but lately Paper Girls has been nothing short of sublime. It's unexpected, twisty, mysterious, and I cannot get enough of the artwork. It and Giant Days are my two go-tos right now. Nothing else comes close. (They make a great double bill each month too!)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 20 August, 2018, 12:42:11 PM
Quote from: broodblik on 16 August, 2018, 03:55:27 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 16 August, 2018, 12:23:34 PM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 16 August, 2018, 08:59:45 AM
New run of Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome was off to a decent start last week. New artist but not too jarring a change and no surprise that the sexy gladiatrix from the last series is press-ganged into the team.

That's got my interest... never saw the first run, has it been collected?


This is actually the third run and both the previous two where collected.

https://www.comixology.com/Britannia-Vol-1/digital-comic/465457?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9jb21peG9sb2d5VW5saW1pdGVk
(https://www.comixology.com/Britannia-Vol-1/digital-comic/465457?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9jb21peG9sb2d5VW5saW1pdGVk)
and

https://www.comixology.com/Britannia-Vol-2-We-Who-Are-About-to-Die/digital-comic/548011?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3RyYWRlSXRlbQ (https://www.comixology.com/Britannia-Vol-2-We-Who-Are-About-to-Die/digital-comic/548011?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3RyYWRlSXRlbQ)

Well worth it and I will wait for Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome to be collected again before I get it.


Cheers, will investigate!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 20 August, 2018, 03:29:11 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 20 August, 2018, 12:42:11 PM
Cheers, will investigate!

It's a funny one - I think Milligan has developed a bit of a cloth ear when it comes to dialogue, and the caricatured Nero is a bit ho-hum-seen-it-all-before, but I do like porno-Roman projects in general, and the stories in this one always keep me buying the next issue.

I think it might do itself few favours by putting Antonius (our hero) forward as some kind of Marcus Didius Falco detective character, when he's really more of a Lucius Vorenus with mystical connections. But it always looks great, if a wee bit steroidal (less so now with the switch in artists), and the historical articles in the back were great, hope they're included in the collection.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 August, 2018, 08:02:11 AM
You know I'm always really surprised that I've not jumped on board the Britannica chariot, it should be right up my street.

Pete Milligan = check
Romans = check
Mystical demonic stuff = ... oh that's why...

I've expressed my love for all comics Roman on this site before, but I've got so tired with all comics based in ancient Rome and its Empire having to drag in magical and demonic stuff. Can we not just get a good comic about this fascinating period of history without Nero (or whomever) having demonic tentrills crawling out his butt or some such?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 August, 2018, 09:46:47 PM
In honour of some chit chat over on another thread

Darling you should go and read some comics
Do you think it's gonna leave you change?
I'm just a boy with a new comic haul
And that's a pretty nice comic haul

Charges these days like a puzzle, prices hit you in the wallet
So be careful what, you buy
Look around, around, or just read what I've found
It'll save you a few pound

Comic scene's crazy
Titles start up each and every day
I saw another one just the other day
A special new title

I review what I'm buying, though I don't remember every line
I don't remember every word but I don't care
I care, I really don't care
You should buy these comics there


It a small haul, its the right all, there all brilliant.

Seriously they all have something to offer that might make them comic of the haul. Okay maybe not Cinema Purgatorio 15, which is not a bad comic by any stretch, in fact its a damned fine comic but at 4 out of 5 in this anthology its not quite at the standard of the rest! Which is saying something, also the fact that Mage:Hero Denied 11 isn't getting the title. Cos its just a typically good issue of a Matt Wagner comic, so like that means its better than 99.43% of comic, but ain't winning this haul.

Weather Man 3 makes its case by being just so relentlessly fast paced, this series gets through some stuff. It really could be a 2000ad story its that good and I loved this issue as it both cranked in the action but raised some interesting questions about whether it fair to blame our hero for the crimes of the man whose body and mind he has been created in!

Shanghai Red 3 makes a very strong case by being such a wonderful fresh western non-western. Its grim, its gripping and when the action explodes its just so exciting. Mind its the glorious quiter moments, with the sublime turn of colouring as our revenge filled heroine reunits with her sister that win the day here. Moon Girl and Devin Dinosair 34 makes an equally strong case for very different reasons. Its just immense fun. I mean seriously good fun as Devil Dinosaur is transformed into a young boy, drawn to perfection. Its hilarious and charming.

No book of the haul is none of these beauties it just has to go to Black Hammer: Age of Doom 4 which plays the wonderfully mundane moments so perfectly with the super exciting revalations in this issue. Its just brilliant, simply brilliant. The scene when Abe goes full disclosure with Tammy is truly great. His porch conversation with Barbie afterwards almost as good and then we get that ending. Just genius!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 29 August, 2018, 10:18:05 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 August, 2018, 08:02:11 AM
You know I'm always really surprised that I've not jumped on board the Britannica chariot, it should be right up my street.

Pete Milligan = check
Romans = check
Mystical demonic stuff = ... oh that's why...

I've expressed my love for all comics Roman on this site before, but I've got so tired with all comics based in ancient Rome and its Empire having to drag in magical and demonic stuff. Can we not just get a good comic about this fascinating period of history without Nero (or whomever) having demonic tentrills crawling out his butt or some such?

There's this series called Black Aquil - oh....



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 29 August, 2018, 10:23:34 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 August, 2018, 08:02:11 AM
You know I'm always really surprised that I've not jumped on board the Britannica chariot, it should be right up my street.

Pete Milligan = check
Romans = check
Mystical demonic stuff = ... oh that's why...

I've expressed my love for all comics Roman on this site before, but I've got so tired with all comics based in ancient Rome and its Empire having to drag in magical and demonic stuff. Can we not just get a good comic about this fascinating period of history without Nero (or whomever) having demonic tentrills crawling out his butt or some such?

Last years Black Road - a five star in its own right - sorta hits that tho its POV is a Norwegian barbarian (the awesome very 2000ad-ish Magnus The Black) concerned with the Romans spread of Christianity into his land. That comic absolutely rocked.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 August, 2018, 12:51:51 PM
Quote from: BPP on 29 August, 2018, 10:23:34 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 August, 2018, 08:02:11 AM
You know I'm always really surprised that I've not jumped on board the Britannica chariot, it should be right up my street.

Pete Milligan = check
Romans = check
Mystical demonic stuff = ... oh that's why...

I've expressed my love for all comics Roman on this site before, but I've got so tired with all comics based in ancient Rome and its Empire having to drag in magical and demonic stuff. Can we not just get a good comic about this fascinating period of history without Nero (or whomever) having demonic tentrills crawling out his butt or some such?

Last years Black Road - a five star in its own right - sorta hits that tho its POV is a Norwegian barbarian (the awesome very 2000ad-ish Magnus The Black) concerned with the Romans spread of Christianity into his land. That comic absolutely rocked.

Yep loved Black Road and most of Brian Wood's viking stuff I've read come to that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 29 August, 2018, 08:05:05 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 29 August, 2018, 12:51:51 PM
Quote from: BPP on 29 August, 2018, 10:23:34 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 August, 2018, 08:02:11 AM
You know I'm always really surprised that I've not jumped on board the Britannica chariot, it should be right up my street.

Pete Milligan = check
Romans = check
Mystical demonic stuff = ... oh that's why...

I've expressed my love for all comics Roman on this site before, but I've got so tired with all comics based in ancient Rome and its Empire having to drag in magical and demonic stuff. Can we not just get a good comic about this fascinating period of history without Nero (or whomever) having demonic tentrills crawling out his butt or some such?

Last years Black Road - a five star in its own right - sorta hits that tho its POV is a Norwegian barbarian (the awesome very 2000ad-ish Magnus The Black) concerned with the Romans spread of Christianity into his land. That comic absolutely rocked.

Yep loved Black Road and most of Brian Wood's viking stuff I've read come to that.

Both Black Road and Northlanders are great. You can also try Rebels from him - "The story of America's first militia and the push for independence"
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 31 August, 2018, 05:50:33 PM
The latest Runaways series has been really, really good so far. This is the first follow up to the original run by Vaughan and Alphona that feels like a true spiritual successor.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 13 September, 2018, 01:24:04 PM
Quote from: broodblik on 29 August, 2018, 08:05:05 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 29 August, 2018, 12:51:51 PM
Quote from: BPP on 29 August, 2018, 10:23:34 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 21 August, 2018, 08:02:11 AM
You know I'm always really surprised that I've not jumped on board the Britannica chariot, it should be right up my street.

Pete Milligan = check
Romans = check
Mystical demonic stuff = ... oh that's why...

I've expressed my love for all comics Roman on this site before, but I've got so tired with all comics based in ancient Rome and its Empire having to drag in magical and demonic stuff. Can we not just get a good comic about this fascinating period of history without Nero (or whomever) having demonic tentrills crawling out his butt or some such?

Last years Black Road - a five star in its own right - sorta hits that tho its POV is a Norwegian barbarian (the awesome very 2000ad-ish Magnus The Black) concerned with the Romans spread of Christianity into his land. That comic absolutely rocked.

Yep loved Black Road and most of Brian Wood's viking stuff I've read come to that.

Both Black Road and Northlanders are great. You can also try Rebels from him - "The story of America's first militia and the push for independence"

Seconded.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 13 September, 2018, 01:39:16 PM
A trip to FP yesterday was well worth it...
Warren Ellis' Cemetery Beach won't have been out of place in a top end Prog or Megazine...

Great set up and plays with all the tropes while not insulting the reader...everything recent new stories have been lacking IMHO.

I've really enjoyed PJ and Garth's Citadel World of Tanks about the Eastern Front/Kursk, this along with A walk through Hell are two of the comics I'm currently well happy to pick up and to recommend to awbody here.

Dead Hand's finale  was very disappointing and looks like a set up for book two  sigh

Dredd under siege while an improvement of the Grassland stories didn't set the heather on fire for me.

TWD has piqué my interest again, just when I was going to stop buying...everytime

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 19 September, 2018, 12:22:53 PM
Dear (new) gods the latest issue of Mr Miracle is amazing!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 September, 2018, 05:32:50 PM
It really is.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 19 September, 2018, 08:05:59 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 19 September, 2018, 05:32:50 PM
It really is.
<

Second that!

Also read Batman Damned today. Really good and fun horror story about a wounded and confused Batman caught up in a "who dunnit?" with a bit of "or did he?" narrated by John Constantine. Amazing amazing art by Lee Bermejo!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 20 September, 2018, 07:12:36 AM
Quote from: Apestrife on 19 September, 2018, 08:05:59 PM
Also read Batman Damned today. Really good and fun horror story about a wounded and cnfused Batman caught up in a "who dunnit?" with a bit of "or did he?" narrated by John Constantine. Amazing amazing art by Lee Bermejo!

NA-NA-NA-NA NA-NA-NA-NA, BAT DICK!

(https://i.imgur.com/uL2g9MP.png?3)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 20 September, 2018, 10:11:46 AM
circumcised or semi?  :-*
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 20 September, 2018, 11:10:43 AM
Is that the first portrayal of the Bat's bat?

I've just picked up Ice Cream Man from Image, weird little vignettes of surreal horror featuring some sort of Flagg/IT type character. Good stuff though not sure where it's going to go!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 September, 2018, 12:08:36 PM
DC trying to be mature but looking painfully edgy compared to what Indipendent and Euro comics do with cocks all the time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 20 September, 2018, 02:42:49 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 20 September, 2018, 12:08:36 PM
DC trying to be mature but looking painfully edgy compared to what Independent and Euro comics do with cocks all the time.

Our own Joe Dredd beat Bats's man meat to the page by exactly 2 years (to the day!). The Carousel, Megazine 375, words by Michael Carroll, glans by Ben Willsher:

(https://i.imgur.com/XPLGHGw.png?2) (https://i.imgur.com/BwZ6NsS.png?1)

Though Willsher equipped Dredd with a standard anatomical specimen, Lee Bremejo has given Bruce Wang what looks like pornstar girth. Size is relative though - Dredd could barely fit his hands around his daystick, while the Dick Knight's batarang is only a little longer than his thumb.*

The whole thing's very silly; as fictional characters, Batman and Judge Dredd have no genitalia. What would they use them for - creating spin-offs?


* I'm open to the idea that Dredd may have tiny hands, like Richard Herring, and/or Bruce Wayne might be packing a couple of Kermode flappers, but I'll need supporting evidence
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 20 September, 2018, 05:05:04 PM
 :o

I've also been reading BabyTeeth, which is possibly the best anti-christ story since Good Omens and reminds me ever so slightly of Sexcastle in some places despite not being anywhere near so silly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 20 September, 2018, 07:05:21 PM
Quote from: Frank on 20 September, 2018, 02:42:49 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 20 September, 2018, 12:08:36 PM
DC trying to be mature but looking painfully edgy compared to what Independent and Euro comics do with cocks all the time.

Our own Joe Dredd beat Bats's man meat to the page by exactly 2 years (to the day!). The Carousel, Megazine 375, words by Michael Carroll, glans by Ben Willsher:

(https://i.imgur.com/XPLGHGw.png?2) (https://i.imgur.com/BwZ6NsS.png?1)

Though Willsher equipped Dredd with a standard anatomical specimen, Lee Bremejo has given Bruce Wang what looks like pornstar girth. Size is relative though - Dredd could barely fit his hands around his daystick, while the Dick Knight's batarang is only a little longer than his thumb.*

The whole thing's very silly; as fictional characters, Batman and Judge Dredd have no genitalia. What would they use them for - creating spin-offs?


* I'm open to the idea that Dredd may have tiny hands, like Richard Herring, and/or Bruce Wayne might be packing a couple of Kermode flappers, but I'll need supporting evidence

The digital version I read didn't have that. I'v yet had the issue in my hands to fully investigage. But from the little I've seen... I don't know, but it looks a bit like he's (Bruce) having a hard on. Which comes to no surprise. He's Batman. Who wouldn't?  :lol:

In all seriousness. I'm not bothered by it, one bit. Didn't feel like it was played for shock or laughs. The book reads like a follow up to Azzarello and Bermejo's earlier work Joker, as well as being similar to Luthor. Which are two quite similar books when it comes to tone and themes. Anyone who likes those two will probably like Batman: Damned as well, and vice versa.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 20 September, 2018, 07:19:46 PM
Btw. This book has some amazing character designs. Just look at Deadman. Wouldn't mind it if he showed up like that in a movie, or in more comics. Can't wait to see how Bermejo draws Swamp thing and Etrigan! :)

(https://fsmedia.imgix.net/f1/02/e8/cb/3302/446c/af85/6c9673cc7187/interior-page-preview-of-batman-damned-1-illustrated-by-lee-burmejo.jpeg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 September, 2018, 09:54:44 PM
Well get Bat-Penis while you can. Seems Bruce's junk has coursed quite the stir. Anyway

Well, you woke up this morning
Got yourself some comics
Your mama always asked if you'e the chosen the right ones

She said, there's about a million of um which ones to burn or shine?
But you were born under a Bat sign, which has Bruce and his chaps eye?

And you woke up this morning
All that bat junk had gone
Your papa never told you which comics was right and wrong
But you're looking good, baby
I believe you should be reading mine (shame about it)
I read and review um to avoid bad ones and tell which to put in front of your eyes


Leviathan 2 continues this comics thrusting confident start - trouble is I worry it might be all (gnashing teeth filled) mouth and no (Bat) trousers. Its big and brash but does it have something to say? Well its got 1 more issue for me to see.

Some new titles came my pull list's way. Firstly James Bond Origins 1 I'd actually ordered the new ongoing but my LCS put this aside for me. But I've enjoyed Jeff Parker stuff before and the art looked fine so I tried it... trouble is I'm not sure I'm interested in Bond's school days so this will have some work to convince me... its not made much progress to date. Dick Tracy - Dead or Alive 1 I got on the strenght of Mike Allred's name. Alas didn't settle on the art (double bad as Rich Tommaso on pencils here (with Allred on inks) is doing the next two issues of Black Hammer (see below)) but story was simple, efficent and interesting so we'll see how we go. Lastly Hillbilly - Red-eyed witchery from beyond 1 starts pretty well, if not as good as the old ongoing... yet...

Judge Dredd - Under Seige 4 is my one ending and its solid but lacks the punch I've seen from Mark Russell before. It was all - this will be a suicide mission... oh we kinda did okay there... oh look all the baddies are dead. Still this was really all about the reflections on society and it did that pretty well. Weather Man 4 saw this series I've been enjoying stall a little. While Paper Girls 24 continues this series return to form.

Immortal Hulk 5 AND 6 Al Ewing one two punch and while I'm not 100% on his Hulk series yet its building into something that could be special but I'm not quite seeing it yet.

Leaving two other comics to duke it out for book of the haul Mage 12 cranks up the excitment in this wonderful series but I can't ignore Black Hammer - Age of Doom 5 (lots of 4s and 5s this haul) the secret is out. The world is revealed and its no disappointment and then... wow this comics keeps it going on!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 24 September, 2018, 10:05:25 AM
Well spoilered on Judge Dredd there fella... sigh.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 25 September, 2018, 12:58:30 PM
Quote from: BPP on 24 September, 2018, 10:05:25 AM
Well spoilered on Judge Dredd there fella... sigh.

What that's a surprise?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 25 September, 2018, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 25 September, 2018, 12:58:30 PM
Quote from: BPP on 24 September, 2018, 10:05:25 AM
Well spoilered on Judge Dredd there fella... sigh.

What that's a surprise?

BPP was expecting Dredd to win by expressing his individual sexuality, possibly by going up several cup sizes and chaining himself to a stake. When he learnt that Dredd behaved in character and just killed everyone, he felt the cold hand of the PC morality police on his shoulder.   ;)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 25 September, 2018, 01:33:28 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 25 September, 2018, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 25 September, 2018, 12:58:30 PM
Quote from: BPP on 24 September, 2018, 10:05:25 AM
Well spoilered on Judge Dredd there fella... sigh.

What that's a surprise?

BPP was expecting Dredd to win by expressing his individual sexuality, possibly by going up several cup sizes and chaining himself to a stake.  ;)
Tordels, step away from the deviantart!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 25 September, 2018, 07:15:11 PM

Still obsessed with The Dark Knob.

Apparently, the other distinguishing feature of Damned*, and what makes it a deluxe product worthy of the £7 asking price, is its wider than usual page dimensions. Looks about the same as a bog-standard issue of 2000ad, to me.

(https://i.imgur.com/r8vHsIJ.png?1)


Familiar title ... the sequels will be called Tainted and Cursed. Bet Nigel Long wishes he'd let Dave Kendall draw Judge Death's dong
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 26 September, 2018, 11:19:47 AM
I dread to think what we'll see in Tainted
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 26 September, 2018, 04:22:43 PM
Is it 2000AD magazine sized, or 2000AD reprint 'golden age' sized?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 26 September, 2018, 05:28:23 PM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 26 September, 2018, 11:19:47 AM
I dread to think what we'll see in Tainted

It will explore The Origins of Batman's World (https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/sep/25/origin-of-gustave-courbet-scandalous-painting-revealed).

Adventurer: no way I'm actually buying a physical copy of Batman Begins To Detumesce, but that issue's resting on a folded piece of A4 paper. The book looks slightly taller and thinner, which would fit with it being a scaled-up version of regular US comic book proportions.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 26 September, 2018, 09:12:04 PM
Read Heroes in Crisis today. Really cool idea. DC heroes getting therapy at a sanctuary. A couple killings and a Booster Gold and Harley Quinn. Fantasticly drawn and well written. Does a great job being both fun and heavy. King finishing up on Mister Miracle now feels ok with this book getting released :)

Also, Doomsday clock #7. Quite good, but I "fear" (not that there is anything to fear, but) it's becoming more of a regular comic. Got some major players back in the mix, but most of it ended up as them explaining things to each other with one twist getting a bit too talky. Lost a bit of it's charm I think. With some luck it'll get it back. Regardless, I'll probably finish reading it. I'd like to know what Jones is up to.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 27 September, 2018, 12:26:30 AM
I also enjoyed Heroes in Crisis quite a bit. I get the feeling, [spoiler]things aren't quite what they seem.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 27 September, 2018, 09:20:38 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 27 September, 2018, 12:26:30 AM
I also enjoyed Heroes in Crisis quite a bit. I get the feeling, [spoiler]things aren't quite what they seem.[/spoiler]

definitely! Especially with the Gold and Quinn team up, one penned by King to boot
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BPP on 27 September, 2018, 02:02:40 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 25 September, 2018, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 25 September, 2018, 12:58:30 PM
Quote from: BPP on 24 September, 2018, 10:05:25 AM
Well spoilered on Judge Dredd there fella... sigh.

What that's a surprise?

BPP was expecting Dredd to win by expressing his individual sexuality, possibly by going up several cup sizes and chaining himself to a stake. When he learnt that Dredd behaved in character and just killed everyone, he felt the cold hand of the PC morality police on his shoulder.   ;)

I guess you think this is humour when in fact it's just personal abuse.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 27 September, 2018, 02:11:30 PM

Tordelback is notoriously belligerent and vindictive.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 27 September, 2018, 03:17:29 PM
Quote from: BPP on 27 September, 2018, 02:02:40 PM
I guess you think this is humour when in fact it's just personal abuse.

I'm almost tempted to say "offended,  snowflake?", but it was indeed intended to be the gentlest of playful gibes, taking as a starting point the idea that the ending would only be a surprise if Dredd was potrayed completely out of character - much like Halo in that poster we were discussing.  Apologies if it came across any other way. My attempts a humour are seldom successful.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 04 October, 2018, 04:06:18 PM
Well report it if you think its abuse, unless the actions mentioned reflect you gender alignment, I'm not sure you have a case, but try if you're feeling slighted BPP. I'm unaware of anything to do with your personal life, and if anything there reflects that: sorry.

Meantime, Dredd does end most stories with his enemies dead by his hand: 2 Billion plus and counting, or in an Isocube, no numbers for that, but yeah I stand by the comment: you shouldn't be surprised that the outcome of a Dredd story is he kills the baddies... its a comic book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 04 October, 2018, 04:10:36 PM
EEk! I light load this week, only TWD and A walk through Hell, interesting build up again in TWD. I forgot to do the zombie count in TWD this month... but there are a couple of signs all's not going to plan, still who'd have thought it would all end up in [spoiler]court [/spoiler]!!

A walk through Hell,  is cracking and ends with a [spoiler]fisting[/spoiler] which is nice  :D

Just picked up the collected Trade of Analog so will still the individuals on the ebay pile.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 October, 2018, 01:43:40 PM
I can't stand it when I've not planned it
I'mma stumblin' on a book by sum comicsgate
I can't stand readin' what I can't bare
Cause your comic haul ain't so crystal clear
While you sit back and wonder why
I got this fucking bad comic in my pile
Oh my god, it's not a mirage
I'm tellin' y'all it's sabotage
So-so-so, listen up 'cause you can't say nothin'
I'll read for ya and tell what push of my button
But I've read um and I'm on one
I'll tell you, I keep it on
'Cause what I don't like you should not get
And we can bet so don't you get souped yet
You're scheming on a comic haul that's a barriage
I'm trying to tell you now I'll not sabotage

Whaa!

Listen all of y'all, it's my comics haul
Listen all of y'all, it's my comics haul
Listen all of y'all, it's my comics haul


So next time Intergalactic, will someone remind me.

Anyway small haul

Jame Bond Origins 2 this comic snuck on my list and might not last much longer I'm just not that interested, still one more issue.

Hillbilly Red-eye Witchert from Beyond 2 the change in style to allow for the longer form story isn't quite workign for me yet but still great.

Paper Girls 25 end of the best arch for a bit and can't wait for this to be back now... but we'll have to alas.

Shanghai Red 4 bloody revenge of the highest order.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 35 FIGHT dinosaur vs Wrecking Crew that's always going to work and the rest is just great too.

Most significent comic of the haul is clearly though Batman The Maxx 1 its just glorious to have the Maxx back and while Sam Keith doesn't seem to nail Bats as I imagine him all of the you realise it doesn't matter as he nails Batman as Sam Keith would imagine him and before you know it your bought in and snuggled back into this fantastic world of crazy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 October, 2018, 09:50:22 PM
Comic haul supplemental ...

...look I know we now have a 'Last comic you read' thread but this belongs here... like you and me together forever.

Anyway anyone daft enough to have been reading my refined and insightful nonsense over the last couple of years knows I really like writer Mark Russell. Indeed I would like to stroke him in ways that would make him feel uncomfortable I enjoy his writing so much, you know as a kinda hideous reward.

So that said reading Lone Ranger 1 his lastest comic hasn't changed this at all. Even if the villians are a little bit mustache twirly the whole thing is immense fun while starting to build a message I'll subscribe to. Great stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 October, 2018, 12:22:18 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 06 October, 2018, 01:43:40 PM
Most significent comic of the haul is clearly though Batman The Maxx 1 its just glorious to have the Maxx back and while Sam Keith doesn't seem to nail Bats as I imagine him all of the you realise it doesn't matter as he nails Batman as Sam Keith would imagine him and before you know it your bought in and snuggled back into this fantastic world of crazy.

Really admire Sam Keith's work.
Had to pick this one up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 11 October, 2018, 12:42:56 PM
Sam Kieth and Alan Grant did a wonderful and horrifying version of the Penguin in a Secret Origins issue about 30 years ago (and reprinted in the UK Batman monthly, where I saw it at an impressionable age).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 11 October, 2018, 12:50:08 PM
 A visit to FP yesterday left me empty handed... so splashed out on a GN:


(http://fanboyfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MY-HEROES-HAVE-ALWAYS-BEEN-JUNKIES-HC-195x300.jpg)

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 18 October, 2018, 01:54:37 PM
The new Marvel Zombies one-shot was better than I was expecting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 31 October, 2018, 08:27:24 PM
Finished reading the master edition of From Hell #1. Basically From Hell, but with added colours by Cambell. Didn't think I'd like it as much as I did. Looked off in previews, but really good on paper. I find it to be a very interesting take on of my absolute favorite stories.

Anyone else who's also read it? Thoughts?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 October, 2018, 11:01:30 PM
Anyone reading Heroes in Crisis? Because I kind of really really like it. Tom King remains fire.

And I think people comparing it unfavorably to Identity Crisis is really unfair.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 01 November, 2018, 08:01:39 AM
Quote from: Apestrife on 31 October, 2018, 08:27:24 PM
Finished reading the master edition of From Hell #1. Basically From Hell, but with added colours by Cambell. Didn't think I'd like it as much as I did. Looked off in previews, but really good on paper. I find it to be a very interesting take on of my absolute favorite stories.

Anyone else who's also read it? Thoughts?

That's out now? I might have to nip down to my local shop and pick up a copy. It looks like an excellent job.

I was in that there London the weekend before last and asked for it in Orbital, and was amused to find that none of the staff knew anything about it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 01 November, 2018, 05:20:51 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 31 October, 2018, 11:01:30 PM
Anyone reading Heroes in Crisis? Because I kind of really really like it. Tom King remains fire.

And I think people comparing it unfavorably to Identity Crisis is really unfair.

I really like it as well. Really interesting concept! Wonder how far Tom will take things. His Mister Miracle is amazing as well.

Eh, ok? I don't see it. I really don't. Is it because the deaths? Not the first Crisis-event to have those...

Quote from: CalHab on 01 November, 2018, 08:01:39 AM
Quote from: Apestrife on 31 October, 2018, 08:27:24 PM
Finished reading the master edition of From Hell #1. Basically From Hell, but with added colours by Cambell. Didn't think I'd like it as much as I did. Looked off in previews, but really good on paper. I find it to be a very interesting take on of my absolute favorite stories.

Anyone else who's also read it? Thoughts?

That's out now? I might have to nip down to my local shop and pick up a copy. It looks like an excellent job.

I was in that there London the weekend before last and asked for it in Orbital, and was amused to find that none of the staff knew anything about it.

It's worth a look. Funny. My LCBS owner was surprised as well by it.

Another surprising thing is that it doesn't seem to be any reviews for it. Wonder if it's slipped under peoples radar.

What I like most about it is the way Cambell has given some of the black lines colours instead of just the whites. Also interesting to see some of the colours having a similar feel to them as his inks. "Messy" or what to call it (meant in the best way possible). Really fits the book. Gives it a painted feel.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 01 November, 2018, 05:55:29 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 01 November, 2018, 05:20:51 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 31 October, 2018, 11:01:30 PM
Anyone reading Heroes in Crisis? Because I kind of really really like it. Tom King remains fire.

And I think people comparing it unfavorably to Identity Crisis is really unfair.

I really like it as well. Really interesting concept! Wonder how far Tom will take things. His Mister Miracle is amazing as well.

Eh, ok? I don't see it. I really don't. Is it because the deaths? Not the first Crisis-event to have those...

Some people are annoyed at [spoiler]gratuitous deaths, in particular Wally West's because he was just brought back with much fanfare in Rebirth. Some people have more realistic complaints concerning the presentation of vulnerable people with mental health concerns being attacked after opening up to someone.

But really, most people on Twitter are angry at the notion that Harley Quinn could out fox 'The Trinity' as she did. And a character in story dared suggest she might be better then Batman.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 November, 2018, 09:48:50 PM
Well, now, don't you tell me to smile
You stick around I'll make it worth your while
My comics beyond what you can dial
Maybe it's because they're so versatile
Style, nice comic pile, I said
It always brings me smile when I read, "ooh, child!"
From now I'm reviewin' out in the wild
I run the best things to the very last mile
Well, if you don't read like me I will feel reviled
People always sayin' my comics is wild
You've got gall, you've got guile
So step to me I'm a comic-o-phile
If you don't read these you're in denial
Comin' from Uranus to check my style
Go ahead, put my pile on trial
Or cast me off into exile

Comic pile, reviewary, reviewary, my comic pile
Comic pile, reviewary, reviewary, my comic pile


Judge Dredd Toxic 1 is just about the only not great comic this haul. Its not bad but we have a lot of great, great Dredd already, do we really need a load more average Dredd?

The Weather Man 5 is pretty damned fine. I just wish they'd spent more time examining how Nathan our led was unaware in reality he inhabits the body of the man responsible for the destruction of Earth, even though he himself is entirely interesting. Instead its gone all gang busters on us.

The Immortal Hulk 5 goes all bombastic on us to BUT ends up in a very interesting place. I'm liking how this is developing.

Planet of the Apes - Time of Man - is a great little oneshot of shorts. Not quite sure why its here but its good fun none the less and has a great story by Dabnett.

Shanghai Red 5 ends this great series with a little to much Batmanesque heroics but its damned good all the same.

Speaking of Bats Batman The Maxx 2 continues this glorious return to the ... well madness is not the word, insight into the very very different and fresh perspective is the best way to put it. Oh and how amazing does Sam Keith make The Joker look!

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 36
sees this great arc come to an end with some great fun. I mean who doesn't want to see The Wreaking Crew riding an anyklosaur into battle against Devil D... while the main thrust of the story is getting the exam grades to save a school from destruction arranged by the KIngpin. See even my clumsy summary has made you want to read this comic... right... right...RIGHT

Finally Kyle Starks has created a comic that catches my imagination and we get the brilliant Mars Attacks 1 which just beautifully captures the mood of the movie while offering a great opening to a new story. Glorious art too from Chris Schweizer. I'm excited about this series.

But book of the haul is infact two books. Damnit Jeff Lemire is cooking up a glorious storm with Black Hammer. Black Hammer - Age of Doom 6 I didn't think I liked the art by Rich Tommaso I was so wrong it was perfect for this glorious flight into ... well what... an examination of Superhero fiction, an inter-dimensional roller-coaster ride... something else... well whatever it is it was just wonderful and that last page! Black Hammer - The Quantum Age 3 - I mean who needs another reimagining of Legion of Superheroes... well turns out we do as it somehow feels fresh and vivid through the archetypes and again that ending, man that ending... its that ending that made the familar ground we'd gone through before all the more sharp.

So there you go

Comic haul - they got it goin' on, they comin' on, they comin' on...


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 06 November, 2018, 08:27:13 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 01 November, 2018, 05:55:29 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 01 November, 2018, 05:20:51 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 31 October, 2018, 11:01:30 PM
Anyone reading Heroes in Crisis? Because I kind of really really like it. Tom King remains fire.

And I think people comparing it unfavorably to Identity Crisis is really unfair.

I really like it as well. Really interesting concept! Wonder how far Tom will take things. His Mister Miracle is amazing as well.

Eh, ok? I don't see it. I really don't. Is it because the deaths? Not the first Crisis-event to have those...

Some people are annoyed at [spoiler]gratuitous deaths, in particular Wally West's because he was just brought back with much fanfare in Rebirth. Some people have more realistic complaints concerning the presentation of vulnerable people with mental health concerns being attacked after opening up to someone.

Some of it sounds resonable. I don't know. To me it's just comics. There's probably some magic way out (time travel ding ding ding) or some "all is not as it seems". If not, then DC will probably reset things in a couple of months time. Bit like with Damian or Wonder Woman becoming the god of war.

Quote from: The Adventurer on 01 November, 2018, 05:55:29 PM
[spoiler]-- a character in story dared suggest she might be better then Batman.[/spoiler]

THAY DAAAAARE!? Haha no. I read it. Thought it was funny. I really like the Harley in this story. A good mix of fun, sad and a bit eerie.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 07 November, 2018, 10:59:00 AM
Oh they killed him? Why can't they kill off [spoiler]Barry Bloody Allen[/spoiler] again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 08 November, 2018, 06:22:05 AM
The Green Lantern #1 by Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp. My first impression, colourful and fun. Loads of lovely weird stuff which Sharp does a bang up job illustrating. I think Grant and Liam has a winner in their hands. Very much looking forward to what's next :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 08 November, 2018, 09:37:36 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 08 November, 2018, 06:22:05 AM
The Green Lantern #1 by Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp. My first impression, colourful and fun. Loads of lovely weird stuff which Sharp does a bang up job illustrating. I think Grant and Liam has a winner in their hands. Very much looking forward to what's next

I don't really get on with Morrison's superhero stuff, and I hate monthly comics, but I thought I'd give this a go.

I agree; fun, although not as weird as I'd have liked. Best bit was the Green Phlegm Lantern, the cop who's a virus, shitting criminals into submission. The fun and imaginative concept reminded me a bit of Alan Moore, which I'm sure Morrison would be delighted to hear.

Worst bits were the luck gizmo, which was derivative of Red Dwarf, and the sex scene, which was derivative of Showgirls. I remember Morrison saying his strategy on JLA was to try create a plot point around a Neil deGrasse Tyson science fact in every issue, and the Meganthrope (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square%E2%80%93cube_law) sequence was a fun (if clunky) example.

Never read another Green Lantern comic in my life, so I don't even see the Easter eggs I'm sure must be there, but making the character's mission to sort out the mess of continuity created by DC is pretty droll and meta.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 08 November, 2018, 09:54:07 PM
Quote from: Frank on 08 November, 2018, 09:37:36 PM
Never read another Green Lantern comic in my life...

Not even Mogo Doesn't Socialise or Tygers aka How Alan Moore Wrote Several Years Worth of DC Comics In 12 Pages?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 08 November, 2018, 09:56:07 PM
NM
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 08 November, 2018, 09:59:15 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 08 November, 2018, 09:54:07 PM
Not even Mogo Doesn't Socialise or Tygers aka How Alan Moore Wrote Several Years Worth of DC Comics In 12 Pages?

I know I should have, but I just don't have the gene that makes people need to catch-em-all. That's the Kev O'Neill one, aye? Even less excuse not to (hangs head in shame)


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 09 November, 2018, 07:16:39 AM
Picked up Green Lantern 1 based almost entirely on the creative team. Morrison's getting wild as he does, and Sharp is as good as ever drawing said weirdness. I dug it.

Lanterns of different scales and wavelengths are a super interesting idea. I hope it gets fully realized, and not forgotten by the next creative team that takes over.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 09 November, 2018, 04:52:23 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 09 November, 2018, 07:16:39 AM
Lanterns of different scales and wavelengths are a super interesting idea. I hope it gets fully realized, and not forgotten by the next creative team that takes over.

I thought that was really inspired*, but for all I knew, that was something that had been there since the forties.

I suppose that's why publishers hire(d) flakes like Morrison & Moore; even if they cost more, they casually toss out novel ideas that dependable journeymen can spend the next few decades building stories around.


* Specifically, the idea that the abilities of other lanterns aren't just based on the properties of the visible spectrum, but x-rays, gamma radiation, radio and microwaves (https://i.imgur.com/0LKB7aR.png), too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 09 November, 2018, 06:58:55 PM
Quote from: Frank on 08 November, 2018, 09:37:36 PM
although not as weird as I'd have liked. Best bit was the Green Phlegm Lantern, the cop who's a virus, shitting criminals into submission.

But isn't that a bit weird?  ;)

Btw. Is yellow still a problem for green lanterns?

I've only read a bit Lantern here and there. O Neils and Adams Green arrow/lantern team up most notably.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 09 November, 2018, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 09 November, 2018, 06:58:55 PM
I've only read a bit Lantern here and there. O Neils and Adams Green arrow/lantern team up most notably.

I look forward to Grant's take on the two  :)

(https://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Image-168-600x458.jpg?x70969)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 14 November, 2018, 06:38:11 PM
Mister Miracle #12 by Tom King and Mitch Gerards. [spoiler] "...The fourth world... That is my world. The world I see when I close my eyes... And try to escape." [/spoiler] Not sure how to put it on paper without writing a blog, but... Amazing book. Loved it. The best and most interesting one I've read since Azzarello and Chiang's Wonder Woman run. Wouldn't surprise me if it in time (for me) is up there with it, Dark Knight Returns as well as Allstar Superman. Simply put: Biblical.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dandontdare on 14 November, 2018, 07:21:49 PM
Quote from: Frank on 08 November, 2018, 09:37:36 PM
Never read another Green Lantern comic in my life, so I don't even see the Easter eggs I'm sure must be there, but making the character's mission to sort out the mess of continuity created by DC is pretty droll and meta.

I'd recommend The DC Stories of Alan Moore - the GL story he did with Kevin O'Neill, and the couiple of GL corps shorts, are brief, but DC have basically mined twenty years of subsequent continuity out of the ideas it contains. It also has some pretty good Batman and Superman one-shots, and bit of filler (Vigilante - ho-hum)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 14 November, 2018, 07:49:08 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 14 November, 2018, 07:21:49 PM
Quote from: Frank on 08 November, 2018, 09:37:36 PM
Never read another Green Lantern comic in my life

I'd recommend The DC Stories of Alan Moore - the GL story he did with Kevin O'Neill, and the couiple of GL corps shorts, are brief, but DC have basically mined twenty years of subsequent continuity out of the ideas it contains

That certainly seems to be what's going on here - ALL YOUR CONCEPT ARE BELONG TO US - but I'm sure Morrison's Hollywood representation have made sure that's reflected in his fee/royalty package.

I had that book on standby* in my Amazon basket for ages. I'll have a fit one day and just order it.


* You know how you sometimes need something that only costs a few quid to tag onto an order so you qualify for free delivery? I have a backlog of recommended books I use for that, but the Moore trade's managed to get pushed down the list.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 15 November, 2018, 06:02:54 AM
If you're looking for more weird DC sci-fi, this week's ELECTRIC WARRIORS 01 was a really good start to a 6 part mini series. In the future, after the Great Disater, but before the Utopia of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Earth is trying to reenter the larger galactic civilization. But the old  animosity between humans and animal uplifts remains strong, so when Earth must send a representative to partisapate in a a galactic gladiatorial battles used to settle armed conflicts and avoid war, Earth sends two representatives instead.

It's written by Steve Orlando and I really dug it.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 15 November, 2018, 06:41:02 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 09 November, 2018, 07:16:39 AM
Lanterns of different scales and wavelengths are a super interesting idea. I hope it gets fully realized, and not forgotten by the next creative team that takes over.

This was Stevie's favourite bit too. That & Hal powering up his ring & delivering the Green Lantern Oath --penned by no less that Alfred Bester-- at Alamogordo. Great stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 15 November, 2018, 11:28:13 AM
Mr Miracle 12 - Nuff said.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 15 November, 2018, 01:36:04 PM
Oh and Quantum Age - Yes Jeff Lemire! You are exactly as much of a Legion of Superheroes geek as I thought you might be - as you need to be to do this story! The second you went to the End of Time to meet the Time Trapper who is a complicated character, I knew the payoff was coming, just like it did in those pre-Zero Hour comics I dusted off over a decade ago.

Feels like it's coming together in the same way Black Hammer did from the beginning.

Dark Ark is interesting still, very different from normal comics. Like the idea of a 'shadow ark' alongside Noah's holding all the monsters. Wonder if it will make it to land, or die in the flood? Canonically I guess they don't make it.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl continues to put a smile on my face with every page.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 15 November, 2018, 04:56:05 PM
Can I just say Cemetery Beach by Warren Ellis and Jason Howard is wonderful, wonderful comics and wouldn't be out of place in the current (excellent) run of the Prog.

Looking the action sequences, text not to shabby either  :D
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bolt-01 on 16 November, 2018, 10:57:45 AM
Mage- The hero Denied 13.

This is truly comics at it's best. The sense of dread for the final issue is building relentlessly throughout the books now and I 'have a bad feeling' that Kevin is being played by Mirth. There is only one other plot beat that I think needs to be picked up, and it is a terrifying prospect.

This is a series that really does benefit from the gaps between stories- as Matt (The Other) Wagner is such a superb storyteller.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 November, 2018, 01:13:15 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 16 November, 2018, 10:57:45 AM
This is a series that really does benefit from the gaps between stories- as Matt (The Other) Wagner is such a superb storyteller.

Yeah its really been a superb series and I'm really looking forward to reading in one go as I suspect the slow cranking tension will work even more then.

Matt 'The Other' Wagner is definately in my top 5 comic creators.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 16 November, 2018, 03:49:25 PM
Just wanted to mention plug the first issue of the new Firefly (https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/firefly-1-exclusive-preview-greg-pak-and-dan-mcdaid-on-booms-shiny-new-firefly-series) series from BOOM out this week, since I know there are one or two fans of the series round these parts.

(Also, it's set between the end of the series and Serenity so, y'know, if you were upset by some of things that befell certain characters in the movie...)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 18 November, 2018, 02:46:30 PM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 15 November, 2018, 11:28:13 AM
Mr Miracle 12 - Nuff said.

Read that issue this morning. It says it all of the incredibly high quality work that even though I've got a disgracefully large backpile of comics to get through all I want to do is pick up MM #1 and read it again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 November, 2018, 07:57:54 AM
Why do reviews suddenly appear
Every time comics are near?
Just like me, you long to have
Good comics for you

Why do thoughts fall down from my mind
Every time I read mine?
Just like me, you long to have
Good comics for you

On the day that I was bored I went into my local comic shop
And decided to get my haul to review
And they sprinkled comic love into my heart of gold and comic delight in my eyes of blue
That is why all the readers in town
Follow me all around
Just like me, they long to have
Good comics for you


Right that said lets get the rough stuff out the way first . Judge Dredd Toxic 2 is just so muh, when its not missing the spot entirely. Jenkins plays Dredd a little too like Millar and Morrison and the unpinning story isn't interesting or divergent enough to make it a worthwhile new insight into the character. If this wasn't only a four part mini it'd be dropped already.

Speaking of which Leviathan 3 sees this book fall off the list its just not doing it for me.

Jame Bond 1 is okay. Well the second half is pretty good, just I had some real storytelling issues with Marc Laming's art in the opening sequence. That said its early doors and it does pick up. James Bond Origin 3 which was just about to drop off the list does finally pick up with an exciting tense submarine sequence. Its still on warning mind, but its got a stay of execution.

Everything else in the haul is either great or really great and and so you should be picking up. I struggled with Rich Tommaso's art at first but two books in this haul prove I've come to appreciate it. Dick Tracy - Dead or Alive 2 is super hardboiled comic fun. Black Hammer Age of Doom 7 is where his art really shines, mind everything shines about this brilliant series and this mini arc is just seeing the comic get better and better. Alongside The Quantum Age 4 having two Black Hammer comics in a single haul brings home quite what a brilliant homage Jeff Lemire and co are creating, even if the ending in the latter was a bit obvious after the blinder last time. Still the Black Hammer world manages to offer familar tribute to DC heroes while somehow keeping it astonishingly fresh. If you think you are tired of superheroes you can't know until you've tried this.

Two of my favourite writers I've discovered of late both have number 2s (snigger) Lone Ranger 2 by Mark Russell is typically smart, while adding good old fashioned fun into the western mix. It is however Mars Attacks 2 by Kyle Starks with brilliant art by Chris Schweizer that is the star of the show, just captures the movies so well, while having an even more sinister edge and is utterly fantastic. It would have got book of the haul many a time but there's something even better to come.

The Weather Man 6 sees this great little series pull back to the insights I think make it work. It really needs to dial back a little of the flash bang action and let its protaganists situation breathe a little more, though that said the flash bang action is immense fun. Looking forward to this returning next spring. My love of Matt Wagner I've mentioned below and so it will be no surprise to say Mage 13 is just brilliant and Bolt says all you need to know. I have a feeling he's right about Mirth... we'll see. Finally before BotH we have Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 37. This comic series can often be described as charming, which would be a little dismissive of how smart, fun and imaginative it is BUT this issue is charming. Christmas specials can often be trite and annoying, this one gets it just right. Like a long form Calvin and Hobbes X-Mas strip.

Book of the Haul goes to Immortal Hulk 8 and 9 . It really the absolutely astonishly chilling and horrific 8 that really stands out, rarely if ever has something fantastical been able to retain such a grim terrifying atmosphere its just Al Ewing at his very best. 9 deserves a mention as well however as it manages to (almost) keep up the standard which given how good 8 is is very impressive. This series is moving towards some very, very interesting places and frankly if you are not reading it the only good in your life is the fact you are reducing its sales so we're nearer to Mr Ewing's return to 2000ad... mind with him producing a comic this good at Marvel you are really not seeing the big picture!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 November, 2018, 12:37:36 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 24 November, 2018, 07:57:54 AM
Judge Dredd Toxic 2 is just so muh

Spot on unfortunately Colin.
How does IDW keep missing the target?

Get Al Ewing or Matt Smith back on board for the next mini, or at least a writer with a grip on the character.

Still waiting on a 22 page IDW Dredd comic by Carroll, Williams, Rennie or even the promising McConville Droid.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 01 December, 2018, 07:11:41 PM
Has anyone else given Death Orb or Infinite Dark a try?  Both read like strips that would not be completely out of place in Tooth on one level and TBH I've taken a punt on these based on online reviews.  I'm wondering though why Dark Horse and Image took a chance (more so with Death Orb than Infinite Dark).

Artwork on both is quite variable, Dark delivering better quality than Orb and Dark seems to have much more interesting potential.  Orb comes across as another poor man's Mad Max rip off that has been woefully overhyped to me.

I think that this is one of those occasions when expectation has outlived experience.  I mean, I hope that something comes about that makes the recommendation make sense but at the moment I'm really not seeing it.  Infinite Dark shows moments of promise but Dark Orb just seems riddled with cliches.

I guess when I say 'not out of place in tooth' I mean more along the lines of 'during the nineties when the likes of Junker and Crusade plagued the pages.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 03 December, 2018, 01:36:47 PM
I started Dark Orb and bounced off hard for exactly the reasons you describe. Regression is still a damn good read. Also started catching up on Hellboy & the BPRD, glad I got around to it as I'd put it off given that BPRD was effectively detailing the apocalypse that Hellboy was always building up to.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 December, 2018, 09:22:09 PM
Sick of reading a tried-out comic
Another drippie fail, a head full of zombie
I met a strange broader, he made me nervous
He took me in and looked at me steadfast
And he said

Do you come to comics in a blunder?
And get rubbish that makes you thunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear my wonders?
I'd better review, you better think them over.


Christ only knows where that song choice came from. Given some of the rythming not a good place that's for sure! Anyway dunn't matter none as it only a wee haul this time. Small but perfect.

Cinema Purgatorio 16 is still firmly 4 out of 5 and know I know it'll be done in two issues time I'm looking forward to reading the 4 as individual complete stories to get a better sense of them.

Immortal Hulk 10 was good, but frankly dragged out what we knew was coming and therefore felt like a tease. But we're there now and I can't wait to see what happens next.

Hillbilly - Red eyed witchery from beyond 3
continues to mark this series as not quite as good as the ongoing BUT Eric Powell is back on art so its still bloomin' excellent.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 38 damn when this comic is good it is such unfettered delight and this opening episode to a new arc suggests we got another great tale coming up. But its not quite book of the haul cos this is a...

Batman and The Maxx haul and that can only mean Batman and The Maxx 3 is book of the haul I mean this was good before but this issue marks up a notch it opens astonishing and then takes us to Batman's Outback for the last few pages and in doing so makes entirely clear why Maxx had to crossover with Bats and quite what Sam Keith has to bring to The Dark knight that no one else, NO ONE could of done. To say this is unfathomable undiluted genius is to undervalue it. I hope I never truly understand this but I will always love trying to work it all out.



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 13 December, 2018, 08:19:47 PM
BATMAN: DAMNED #2
Other than it being a bit too wordy (like one or two words too much) at times, I really liked this one. Continues what the first one started and goes all out from there. Really feels like Batman is loosing it in this one, and Constantine is having a ball narrating it. Azzarello really does a really good job making humans more horrifying than monsters. One scene in particular stood out, which I found refreshingly effective (since it's usually played for laughs). The ending was also very fascinating to me, how it manages to make violence look really scary even without going very far with things. Both a bit that it comes from a very dark place, and a detail which does a good bit of foreshadowing. Writing aside. Lee Bermejo's art... It could easily serve as a reason alone to buy this book. Cannot praise it enough. Marvelous stuff.

Sons of El Topo Vol. 1: Cain
Comic book sequel to Jodorowsky's El Topo, with Ladronn helping Alejandro putting his story into pictures. And it's really good. Takes place where the movie left off, in a way I think works well for both readers who's seen the movie as well as those who haven't. Has the classic (or perhaps it's typical) Jodo-stuff of bad people in black, good white, cruel violence and rape, but also some very beautiful scenes. Especially one involving puppetry. I cannot wait for the next part to come out.

The Metabaron Vol. 3: The Meta-Guardianess and the Techno-Baron
The new Metabaron story is by Jodorowsky, but written by Jerry Frissen. I think Jerry does a good job, but it's not as tight as Alejandro would plot it. Most notably a bit less eccentric, which I kind of felt fit the story. Has a couple of twists and turns and some tragedy towards the end, which ends on an interesting note. I just wish some of the characters from vol 1-2 came to better use. But all and all, a good read. Just wish it was a bit more insane.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 December, 2018, 09:49:19 PM
I have read comics almost every night
Down throughout these centuries.
That is when you say, oh yes yet again
Can you stop them being a travesty?

Well good comics I review at home
In the Tharg free thrillout zone.
Wish I could be reading now
But I need to tell you about the ones I love.

Dub-a-dub-a-dum-dum
Comics can be so much fun
Dub-a-dum-dum-dub-a-dum
Comics can be so much fun
Dub-a-dub-a-dum-dum
Comics can be so much fun
Dub-a-dum-dum-dub-a-dum
Comics can be so much fun
You wish you had my comics  for Christmas.


Christmas eve at the in-laws and a quiet evening to catch up with ma haul - not a bad one either...

... though hopefully Klaus and the Crying Snowman isn't a bad omen. Why I keep assuming this X-Mas based fare will get better just cos I love Gmozz I don't know - but hey how. Everything else is grand...

...well okay James Bond Origin 4 is just okay BUT Jeff Parker and co give me enough hope as the comic is getting better and is just about hangin' in there. While at James Bond 2 regular there's fortunately a great improvement on the first issue and this second is a ripe snorting blast. A real Bond action thriller presented well.

Planet of the Apes - Simian Age 1 (is this a one shot or will there be more?) keeps up the standard of Boom!'s Apes comics with this lovely collection of shorts. Another one-shot (possibly) is Black Hammer - Cthu-louise whicj similar to the previous comic keeps up Jeff Lemires almost perfect record with Black Hammer comics... okay sure Quantum Age 5 is quite as good as what's gone before as it feels like its there to serve up the finale a little... but it serves it up well and can't wait to see how this series concludes.

Lone Ranger 3 may well deserve comic of the haul - its a great story and does a glorious job of introducing a villian that I think will be an utter chiller as LR&T serve some fun mischief... however there can be only one book of the haul this time...

...oh my giddy Aunt has Matt Wagner left us on tender hooks this month with Mage - Hero Denied 14 ... oh biy oh boy I don't think we can get a happy ending here... can we... will we... way to build the tension for the final issue Mr Wagner - just genius.

MERRY COMICMAS YOU LOVELY LOT!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 January, 2019, 05:32:47 PM
Micro haul this time, not even worth a song, but by George have I got two gems to share with you.

Immortal Hulk 11 an examination of the hell we make for ourselves (ourselves being Humankind) I can see those right wing snowflake Comicgaters getting their knickers into a right old twist about this one. So that makes it well worth reading alone BUT read it cos it brilliant comics instead and just enjoy the rest.

Mars Attacks 3 Arh beautiful father and son bonding while a troop of surviving army soldiers are graphically torn apart by giant space bugs, or vapourised by giggling alien dome heads. Only comics can be this good. And my giddy Aunt the colouring in this issue by Chris and Liz Schweizer is just superb!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 09 January, 2019, 08:59:22 PM
League of extraordinary gentlemen vol 4: The tempest #4
Reads a bit like The black dossier, but through news paper funnies, one pagers and so on. Took a while to get the hang of, but worked well enough. Fun read. Especially the 3D-stuff. Only two issues left now. Looking forward to see how they choose to end things.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 10 January, 2019, 10:32:08 AM
The green lantern #3
Hal is busting [spoiler]god for buying earth, which was stolen in #2[/spoiler], and it goes from there. Simply put, brilliant. The book I look forward to each month now. Shaping up to become a similar book as Morrisons Allstar superman and Azzarello/Chiangs Wonder Woman. Fantastic stories about characters I didnt think Id never get :).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 January, 2019, 04:39:04 AM
Quote from: Apestrife on 09 January, 2019, 08:59:22 PM
League of extraordinary gentlemen vol 4: The tempest #4
Reads a bit like The black dossier, but through news paper funnies, one pagers and so on. Took a while to get the hang of, but worked well enough. Fun read. Especially the 3D-stuff. Only two issues left now. Looking forward to see how they choose to end things.

Did you spot the blatant 2000 AD cameo in issue 04?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 13 January, 2019, 08:40:53 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 January, 2019, 04:39:04 AM
Did you spot the blatant 2000 AD cameo in issue 04?

[spoiler]Nemesis[/spoiler]?  :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 January, 2019, 05:11:37 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 13 January, 2019, 08:40:53 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 January, 2019, 04:39:04 AM
Did you spot the blatant 2000 AD cameo in issue 04?

[spoiler]Nemesis[/spoiler]?  :)

Yup!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 13 January, 2019, 08:06:31 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 January, 2019, 05:11:37 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 13 January, 2019, 08:40:53 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 January, 2019, 04:39:04 AM
Did you spot the blatant 2000 AD cameo in issue 04?

[spoiler]Nemesis[/spoiler]?  :)

Yup!

Gosh. Went into reading Tempest with such expectations getting to read sci fi stuff. But it seems I have to do with [spoiler] this Bond business.[/spoiler] Still enjoy it. Hope there's a killer ending :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 January, 2019, 09:07:04 PM
More comics means more whittering and so here I am telling youse what you should be readin' and what you should be avoiding.

There's only one comic in my haul that needs avoiding entirely and that's Judge Dredd - Toxic 3 - heavens to betsy is this terrible Dredd - YUCK. The story is bland and misses Dredd by a mile for me. I've happily read Dredd by IDW that was clearly not trying to be our Dredd and enjoy a fresh deliberately different take. Here however its not trying to be new, at least by my reading - Paul Jenkins just misses the mark... or has only read Millar and Morrison Dredd!

One comic that does need avoiding but does fall into the bland category is Turok 1. I mean I've tried Turok before as the idea appeals, Native American fighting dinosaurs in a lost word. Throw in some cowboys and this has gotta be a winner right... alas not so. The cowboys are dull cliches, the action tired and the art just competant.... I'm a sucker for this concept can some one please just get the excecution right... this is on watch already.

Speaking of on watch we have James Bond Origins 5. Its a good comic but lacks the energy I'm after. Here our proto-Bond shows in effective detail the challenges of bombing a German destoryer with a stolen Stuka... its pretty solid but this shouldn't be solid this should be breath-taking, action packed romp, considered and thought out be damned.. its pace is just off, still once again the next issue box has suckered me in... hope its worth sticking with!

Criminal 1 is as fantastically executed as you expect for a comic from Brubaker and Phillips. Its just its a story I've heard / seen / been shown a gazillion times before. Jaded old time crook forced into one last desperate heist... is a little tired itself alas.

Bumpy start huh. Well at least things get better. First we have Dick Tracy Dead or Alive 3 and the various Allred's and Tommaso remember that intrigue forged with fun = good comics. Moon Girl and Devil Dino 39 (how great this comic even has a 39 in this day and age!) isn't this series best but its fun and sets up an exciting direction for this arc.

Three cockers to wrap up, absolute cockers. Immortal Hulk 12 and this comic is crying for re-read.So many ideas and themes that I'm desperate to get this all read again but will wait until we're done, but lets hope its not for some time yet and this is dense, exciting smart comics from Al Ewing and co. Mars Attack 4 is smart but in a different way. Its light and fresh and exciting but has such a powerful well observed and emotioning engaging story Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer have an under-appreciated classic on their hands here.


Book of the haul however is Gunning for Hits 1 what a fantastic first issue. Great characters, sharp snappy dialogue and a wonderful ending that just pulls you in for next time. It set in the late 80s music boom and has a lot of info to share to inform you about how its word works and it does this in a refreshing honest, info heavy way that is a joy to read. Just a great subject for a great comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 28 January, 2019, 08:30:28 PM
Die by Kieron Gillen is a good read so far and lovely art.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 January, 2019, 08:39:37 AM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 28 January, 2019, 08:30:28 PM
Die by Kieron Gillen is a good read so far and lovely art.

Bit of buzz about that book alright, will defo pick up the first collection.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 29 January, 2019, 09:07:45 AM
It's an interesting premise, so I'll probably read it as well, but I can't say I'm a massive fan of Kieron Gillen, he doesn't seem to be able to write a three-dimensional character. He's not terrible, though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 29 January, 2019, 11:42:18 AM
I see what you mean (Wicked and Divine, Uber, even if I do enjoy those books), though his Darth Vader and Doctor Aphra were I think exceptions. Largely because it's Star Wars and every character had at least as many dimensions as the movies managed.

I think Die might be a little different due to its premise, but we'll see.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 30 January, 2019, 06:29:39 PM
Fight Club 3 #1
I really liked Fight Club 2, and I think the third feels like it's going in all the right directions for me. Just like part 2, it doesn't feel like a book "tries", it does --what ever it's doing --and I'm onboard :)

Heroes in Crisis #5
Quite intriguied by this one. Not sure yet if it's a winner or not, but I'll stay with it to the last issue. While I think it's a bit stiff at times it also delivers some really cool and interesting moments. Some of the Batgirl stuff wasn't my fav, but I was floored by Harley's last page. Wow.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: PreacherCain on 31 January, 2019, 10:24:48 AM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 29 January, 2019, 11:42:18 AM
I see what you mean (Wicked and Divine, Uber, even if I do enjoy those books), though his Darth Vader and Doctor Aphra were I think exceptions. Largely because it's Star Wars and every character had at least as many dimensions as the movies managed.

I think Die might be a little different due to its premise, but we'll see.

I read the first two issues the other day and really enjoyed them. Gillen's stuff is a bit hit and miss for me. I really like Uber and his Star Wars comics but Wicked&Divine and Phonogram don't do it for me. I've always put it down to different musical tastes!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 31 January, 2019, 10:31:32 AM
Phonogram is certainly the worst written of Gillen's work that I've read. It's a shame, as Jamie McKelvie does a good job on it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2019, 07:51:21 AM
Nice little mini haul this time as I had to go to the Nerd shop and get some baggin' supplies for selling some stuff. Anyway goes a little like this.

James Bond 3 is just well done Bond fun, enjoying this. Lone Ranger 4 is Mark Russell genius as he uses the genius villian from last time to really crank up the jeapardy and excitment .

Black Hammer - Quantum Age 6 is the real star - wow what a great way to land this story with a genuinely fascinating and origin way to resolve the impossibly challenging super villian fight. Just loved this. Jeff Lemire is creating all the superhero universe you will ever need with his Black Hammer stuff!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 02 February, 2019, 01:04:19 PM
Black Hammer is absolute dynamite right now. Pick of the haul for me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Mardroid on 10 February, 2019, 11:35:14 PM
Reddin

A supernatural horror western. I downloaded it a while back but only just read it.

The [spoiler]demonic possession[/spoiler] stuff wasn't particularly original, but blending it into a Western resulted in something rather unique, I thought. I enjoyed that a lot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 11 February, 2019, 03:48:55 PM
Well I love me some Wyrd Western Horror so i'll be keeping my eye out for that!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 12 February, 2019, 10:03:30 AM
I've bounced off Shadow Roads, which is a shame because I loved The Sixth Gun
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 March, 2019, 05:26:05 PM
Been a clear month since I've been to the nerd shop for one reason or another. Always interesting when that happens as it give you a clear impression of what your monthly spend it and February has been a pretty typical month. And the total...

13 comics and Previews (and assosiated gubbins) for a little under £50... comics huh. Anyway using that as a spring board lets discuss value by way of reviewing this time shall we.

Judge Dredd - Toxic 4 = absolute bunkum hokum crappy Dredd = $3.99 - feeling like the pain of buying a train ticket - its get you to the destination but christ its a painful experience

Criminal 2 you know this is good, really good... but hold on the complete disconintuation from last time was jarring and ... well I just didn't enjoy this as much as the long form stories by Brubaker and Phillips...mind as always its a nice bumper package. $3.99 like money spent on a four pack of Yum Yums - I mean its good value, you get filled and they taste great but you'll always think you should have gone for the dounuts.

Turok 2 $3.99 like coming out the same bakery with an iced bun for the same money, I mean its okay but really its all a bit pointless when you think of the exciting baked treats with either jam, chocolate and / or cream you could have got.

James Bond - Origin 6 the money spent on a nice pint ($3.99) its pleasent while its there but unless you get another two or three like that will it really have any effect.

James Bond 004 so you get the second $3.99 pint and again its good and you enjoy it, but its still not really hitting home and you realise your not in the mood for any more tonight. Still 2 pints were pleasent enough.

Immortal Hulk 13 $3.99 so on the way home you get a nice bottle of wine which has been reduced. It much tastier, will last a lot longer and you'll come back to the same treat again another time and it will still be great.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 40 $3.99 like finding you're fav sweeties are on sale. Great.

Dick Tracy - Dead of Alive 4 first of a number of endings and at $3.99 this one is like finding the final film in a franchise you love is on sale at HMV - you don't really need to buy it but it wraps things up well and its money well spent.

Lone Ranger 5 see above BUT this time you really, really want them to make another and you'd defo buy it if they did as its bloody brilliant.

Mars Attacks 5 - see above exactly.

Black Hammer 8 $3.99 - like spending money on something that always keeps you happy and frankly the cost doesn't matter.

Mage 15 $7.99 - I spend £300 on my Switch - its a bloody wonderful thing and I'll get so much pleasure out of it the cost is academic it will always be exception value.

Gunning for Hits 2 $3.99 picking up a record from a charity shop, you only vaguely know group, the cover is cool so you give it a whirl and you are so GLAD you did. You also know the money is going to a good place. Warm glows all round!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 March, 2019, 03:21:53 PM
Interesting pull list there Colin. I can't believe Mage is finally over. I also can't believe Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur made it to 40 issues. Incredible.

I haven't put a pull list together lately.... let's do that for fun.

Savage Dragon
The Weather Man
East of West
Paper Girls
Saga (on hiatus)
Die!Die!Die!
Isola
Oblivion Song
Man-Eaters
Murder Falcon
Monstress

Coda
Adventure Time Season 11

Go Bots
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Urban Legends
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen- The Tempest (mini)
Dick Tracy - Dead or Alive (mini)
Usagi Yojimbo
GI Joe - Sierra Muerte (mini)

Battlestar Galactica Classic

Black Hammer - Age of Doom

2000 AD

Heroes in Crisis
Shazam
The Green Lantern
Martian Manhunter (maxi)
Electric Warriors (mini)
Freedom Fighters (maxi)
Female Furies (mini)
Young Justice
Naomi
Wonder Twins
Dial H for HERO
The Wild Storm (maxi)



*begins hyperventilating*
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 04 March, 2019, 03:50:18 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 04 March, 2019, 03:21:53 PM
I haven't put a pull list together lately.... let's do that for fun.

Yes, it is a bit of fun.
Sad to report that my pull list is currently on life support though:

2000AD
Judge Dredd Megazine
Cinema Purgatorio (Maxi) - Read somewhere that this anthology is wrapping up in 2019, which is a shame. I really enjoyed it, in particular Moore and O'Neills wry contributions.
It Came out on a Wednesday (Ongoing) - Predictably, I'm a sucker for a decent anthology, and this is not only pretty good but €2.00 a pop! Bizarrely, its printed on the old style newsprint (keeping costs low I guess). Been a mixed bag so far- but far more hit than miss.
Batman / Maxx (Mini) - Love Sam Keith's work, and will be inclined to pick up anything he does. Seems like ages since the last issue (3) was released, now that I think of it.
The Green Lantern (Ongoing?) - Superstar creative team of Morrison & Sharp. Couldn't say no.
Doomsday Clock (Maxi) - Long delays and some head scratching aside, it still feels like a worthwhile read. Will see it out I think.

I also picked up recent issues of 'The Batman who Laughs' and 'Lucifer' (Vol 3) but dropped them from the pull list quickly enough unfortunately.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 04 March, 2019, 07:08:58 PM
The Green Lantern has been a trip. Morrison and Shape are basicly just going full 80s UK with it, I think a lot of people here would get a kick out of it. Jordon goes full Judge Dredd in issue 3 too, confronting gods and arresting planets.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 March, 2019, 08:06:44 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 04 March, 2019, 03:21:53 PM
Interesting pull list there Colin. I can't believe Mage is finally over. I also can't believe Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur made it to 40 issues. Incredible.


Always nice to see you back on your thread Adventurer. Yeah that Mage has finished after 35ish years is fantastic and that Moon Girl and big read are almost 1/2 through their fourth year possibly even more so. Rumour has it they do really well on the Scholastic books sales? Nothing to base that on aside from what I read in some places but something is keeping them around and it certainly doesn't seem to be floppies sales that's for sure. I think I'm the only middle aged fat comic cliche bloke who reads the comic!

Really impressive pull list you have. I'll update my soon with all the comics I don't get that haven't offically been cancelled yet... it makes for a depressing read!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 04 March, 2019, 08:56:40 PM
Well i'll add to the chorus and list off my own pull list, been neglecting this wonderful thread for far too long...

Ongoing:
Savage Dragon
Paper Girls
Saga (Hiatus)
Cinema Purgatorio
LOEG: Tempest
Batman/Maxx
Go Bots
Usagi Yojimbo
Black Hammer
Mage
GI Joe - Sierra Muerta
Lone Ranger
2000AD
The Megazine
My Hero Academia
One Punch Man
The Promised Neverland
Dr. Stone
Black Clover

Trades:
Jojos Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders
Golden Kamuy
Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye/Lost Light
Antares
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 05 March, 2019, 12:05:24 AM
I didn't even think to include the weekly manga I'm reading via VIZ Shonen Jump app (just $2 a month!)

Cause I'm reading a lot there too...

One Piece
My Hero Academia
Black Clover
The Promised Neverland
Dr. Stone
NeO;Lation
Hunter X Hunter (on hiatus)
Chainsaw Man
World Trigger (monthly)
Sereph of the End (monthly)
Blue Exorcist (monthly)
Dragon Ball Super (monthly)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 March, 2019, 08:25:25 AM
Rushed my list and forgot a lot of Jump titles! I'm currently playing an almost year catch up game on both Jump and 2000AD so a few things slipt my radar.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2019, 09:19:34 PM
Its been a while folks. I don't seem to be as pulled to my LCS as I used to be. Mind looking at the haul this time there is no understandable reason why that should be. Comics are GREAT. No other medium with give me such brilliant, diverse imaginative tales and this folks is why I love comics right here.

Well not all of them. Criminal 3 should be but for whatever reason I'm just not feelin' this like I should. I suspect if my pull list wasn't dieing on the vine by itself this one would probably be on watch.

Two James Bond comics 005 and Origins7 these aren't brilliant but I'm enjoying them. Almost the opposite of above, these should be on watch as they ain't that good... but somehow it never occurs to me that I'm not going to find out what happens next so somethings working... damned if I know what?!?

Paper Girl 26
see this series start its last arc.... how the hoopin' heck is this going to get to an ending in just 4 more issues AND this issues sets up loads of interesting stuff.

Also returning is Lazarus with Risen 1 and as mentioned elsewhere on this glorious site its a bumper old beast. Great value even with a $7.99 and its fantastic to have this back. Speaking of back, speaking of back its GOON 1 YES- get that GOON 1 ... so good I said it AND bought it twice, couldn't resist that Kevin Nowlan cover.... love Goon, love Kevin Nowlan... and yes I'm cheating 'cos I only read this series on Digital a year or so back but still so happy to have this coming back to floppies as its brilliant. Its was brilliant then and this is as brilliant now... or even possibly more so. SOOOOO good... infact why isn't this book of the haul... cos it is book of the haul just I've got a cheap line for that later....

Few more number 1s Black Hammer '45 1 another great Black Hammer mini, I should hate Matt Kindt's art, especially here where it feels really out of place... but somehow it really works... go figure. Assassin Nation 1 - I came for Kyle Starks name and I'll be staying for Kyle Starks brilliant tales. Erica Henderson does some nice art too.

Two issues of Immortal Hulk 14 and 15 and both keep the standard, all be it I'm not Kyle Hotz biggest fan on issue 14, though he does some of his best work here. I just fine it too... liney and the darkness seems forced. That literally all you can fault here. Literate and entertaining and compelling.

Honest any number of comics could have been book of the haul here and Gunning for Hits 3 this comic is brilliant, absolutely brilliant from Jeff Rougvie's supreme insight into the 80s music business wrapped in a compulsive story to Moritat's effortlessly sinister artwork. Just comic perfection.

So why isn't this book of the Haul well cos just 5 pages of new The Maxx in the 100 page special is better than any other comic out there. Its just genius in a different level to anything else you can read...

... okay yeah cheap line The Goon 1 is really comic of the Haul BUT 5 pages of The Maxx does run it close...


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 April, 2019, 03:31:31 PM
This weeks pulls...

Assassin Nation #2
Transformers #3
Golden Kamuy #9
Junji Ito's Smashed

Shonen Jump
2000AD
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 April, 2019, 01:08:39 AM
This week...

SPIDER-MAN: LIFE STORY 02
ELECTRIC WARRIORS 06
CALAMITY KATE 02
NAOMI 04
EAST OF WEST 42
MAGE  BOOK 03 - THE HERO DENIED PART 2
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 April, 2019, 07:58:10 AM
Arh - in my haste to tidy up the comics pile that sits in our living room, a sometimes heaving massive of new comics I'm waiting to cataglogue, bag and board, before they transcend to my nerd cave I sorted and elevated my latest haul before passin' comment here.

So that end I'm very quickly going to mention:

James Bond Origin 8 and James Bond 6 - both decent
Immortal Hulk 16 - excellent
Papergirls 27 - hurtling towards conclusion - with no real sense of how?
Assassin Nation 2 - chopping folks down too quickly as it turns out we're only going to get 5 issues of this (boo!)
Cinema Purgatorio 17 - also nearing its end and boy am I looking forward to reading 4 of the 5 tales here in one go - when I get to that.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 41 - celebrating now simple good comics can make it past any expectation.
Black Hammer '45 2 and Black Hammer - Age of Doom 9 - celebrating now not simple great comics can head to an ending...

...and...

Gunning for Hits 4 - sadly lamenting the fact we're only going to get 6 issues of this piece of undisguised genius.

I might also lament how the number of comics I love that are ending, combined with those that didn't make it and are now on seemingly endless hiatus and or cancelled mean that my pull list is getting decimated and I'm not sure now its gonna recover... but that's for later.

I promise to labour this short bullet point far more next time and focus on infliciting my opinions on comics in far more detail on you next time rather than being tidy and organised next time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 24 April, 2019, 09:30:08 AM
Christ has it been so long since Cinema Purgatorio #16?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 May, 2019, 09:20:14 PM
So before I get to my planned rant about the state of comics, we get an interesting haul and one that both speaks to what I might, eventually get around to saying and speaks against it.

Oh would you hark on me try to sound all intriguing and insightful - as if - let's just whitter about comics shall we.

I got Turok 3, but only cos my shop got it in before I cancelled - its still a bit rubbish and it gone.

Paper Girls 28 sees us with 3 2 issues to go and I've no idea how. This one needs a re-read and it deserves it too.

Criminal 4 still lacks what I think its lacked all the time. I love Brubaker and Phillips but this lack that narrative thread they do so well. Small vignettes are all well and good but I find it lacking somewhat.

Dick Tracey Forever 1 Oeming on Dick Tracey it can't go wrong, right. Well its a series of short stories and I don't know if its just not what I was expecting but it didn't work for me at first pass. I mean it looked stunning and I will go again...but

Have we lost Natacha Bustos from Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 42 proves why that would be a crying shame. Ray-Anthony Height is a decent artist, just not for this comic and this cute little one shot is all the weaker. Alas Ms Bustos doesn't seem to be coming back, next 2 issues have subs and I'm guessing this will end at 50. Please end with the funbang you deserve.

Black Hammer '45 3 is probably book of the haul by default. Its fun, its energetic, in many a haul it would get a look in however as it not that good, its juts very very good.

I kinda think Sex Book 6 (issues 35-39 in reality) I was so stoked when I save this. We where promised when the ongoing was stopped that we'd be getting a series of graphic novels to continue. I wasn't convinced we'd see them but here they are. The problem is given the change in format, for whatever reason and these folks have to find a way to make it work, I kinda assumed we'd get a change in the narrative. In reality its like we're all having to trade wait? I shouldn't mind, as I say they have to make this work in a way that works for them (them being Joe Casey and Piotr Kowalski) and I should be happy they are giving this a go AND I should be happy it reads like the comics in trade. 5 distinct chapter basically just issues... but I found reading it in one a little disappointing. I expected the tale to hang together better as a story, rather its just a continuation and with no real beginning middle or end ... works well month to month read in a chunk found it a little flat and lacking. Let's see I ain't going anywhere and hope they don't... hope the story does.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 May, 2019, 11:07:33 AM
Mini free comic book day haul.

Zagor - The Alien Saga - man I was so looking forward to this, love me some continental comics and while some of the art of was good, if a little unenergetic, it does show its age and was a bit of a trial. Still paid nowt and got to try this before buying (or not as the case is) so no complaints

The Strange Things - which I got cos it has a Black Hammer feature - I didn't know this but those lovely folks at Sheffield Space Centre did so tucked one aside from me. I love my LCS. Anyway I also loved this comics. Free more Black Hammer I mean it can't go wrong can it. It was a nice overview but felt really relevent and in place. Brilliant.

As was Grumble vs The Goon. I mean free for more Eric Powell Goon and an introduction to gambling pug dog Grumble, a comic I'd been thinking about picking up but never got to. Its really good fun, looks astonishing AND throws in some free Hillbilly - I mean can one ask for more. I looked the answer up and the answer is NO you can't ask for more than that... well while remaining reasonable that is!

So they were the only things I read. The Girl enjoyed Under the Moon - a Catwoman tale , but be warned, yes she can be a sensitive soul but she came down after reading it in buckets as a [spoiler]cat dies [/spoiler] but she is desperate to read the whole thing.

The boy, much to Rebellions's delight currently favours Funny Pages BUT a caveate he is saving his Spidey comic for last as he thinks it looks best.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 May, 2019, 09:43:41 PM
Well not the best haul. I've just looked back at my list of 'Comics of the Year 2017' and my current stuff, though often very very good, just doesn't have the strength in depth of a couple of years ago. Maybe I'm not getting the right titles? Maybe its that I'm getting less, as I trust fewer and fewer to get beyond issue 5 or 6 (you can't complain too much, these bloody creative types will insist on not just eatting but also having a roof over their heads, why can't they just serve my nerdy needs?). Maybe the market is thinning out a little? Who knows and there are certainly some great comics coming out  BUT my pull list is diminishing AND many titles on it are coming to an end and I'm not seeing much coming to replace them...

... huuummmm I'm getting distracted from my haul and I feel there's a seperate post here, so I'll get back on track.

There's actually not a bad comic in my haul looking at them, just not too many absolute blinders either. Let's see if that holds to scrutiny...

Two Bonds, James Bond 7 and James Bond Origin 9. Both are fine. I actually like the fact that Dynamite are making no attempt to jar things together into any form of continuity, they're just trying to tell good stories with a character with a lot of potential. So we get 'Origins' set during World War II and therefore contemporary with the books (I'd guess). Then the 'regular' on going is set in the modern world. Both are fun but not world shaking.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 43 is okay. Its a crossover with the latest Marvel event thingie and it tries its best but doesn't quite land. I think this title is coming to an end, but to of had a Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur comic for almost 50 issues is pretty mindblowing and so can't complain. Marvel have been very good to keep this book alive.... well or making cold hard cash beyond the direct market as I hear it does! I miss Natacha Bustos on this title.

Assassin Nation 3
I adore the work of Kyle Starks and this is fine, just not as good as the other stuff I've read by him.

Immortal Hulk 17 is a solid issue by the standard Al Ewing and Joe Bennett have set.

Now to the really good stuff... well one exception I'll get to soon... While The Goon 2 might not quite be this series at its best its still brilliant and Eric Powell remains a joy on the eye.

Black Hammer 10 sees this series really work its magic as it closes in on its conclusion.

I wanted to make Cinema Purgatorio 18 book of the haul to celebrate the closing of this truly imaginative series, alas its a bit frustrating. The best conclusion goes to the title strip, just is a little ironic as these have been a series of done in ones rather than an ongoing story, but this final episode by Mr Moore and Mr O'Neill brings things together quite brilliantly. 'Modded' does its best, alas doesn't quite stick its landing for me. Maybe when I find the time to re-read it as one it'll fare better? Still at least it tried. After 18 issues both 'A More Perfect Union' and 'The Vast' have less committed endings with promises of more to come. Where and when we don't know (well I don't) and the half endings we get feel a little like selling us short. I'm sure I'll change my tune when I get my hands on more of these two, as I surely will when I get the chance, for the moment however I found it a little annoying. Still I'll miss this series.

So if I can't give book of the Haul to that one as I wanted to it'll just have to go to Gunning for Hits 5. Pretty sad this one ends next issue as while it does feel like it will happily tell a tale with a good beginning, middle and end I'd have happily hung around Martin and his repugnant rock and roll world some more. This issue really, brilliantly cranks up the stakes and tension as Martin's delusions of Bowiesque Brian Slade are finally shattered and he determines some quite drastic actions to save his career.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 June, 2019, 07:45:56 AM
Best thing about this comic haul is that we get the news that there's MORE Gunning for Hits to come after issue 6 brings this series to a close, more of that later. Any way this isn't cos this is a weak haul, far from it, rather the fact that Gangstas, Goths and Guns (what a title) has got me super excited!

Anyway to matter other than that this is a pretty damned fine haul. Criminal 5 continues the problems I have with this series. I feel I seen the downtroded, hard bitten characters I see in this comic. If not in comics in various other media. While the stories are good I'm just not getting anything fresh off all this. I think I'll give it to the end of the current story, about a gumshoe falling hard for the woman he's been asked to find... not fresh I know, and decide whether to cut this one of not.

Mind I've had similar periods of not really loving Paper Girls but issue 29, the series' penultimate brings things together and leaves me wondering what issue 30 will offer. This feels like a bittersweet end in itself so I'm super intrigued to see what's next and also to do a re-read some time soon(ish).

Black Hammer '45 4 is the last of the mini that have so illuminated the main series. Two issues of the core title to go and while for most cases a cross over with Justice League would seem a vanity project, in the hands of Jeff Lemire I suspect it will be so much more. I'm happy to spend as much time exploring this universe as I'll be allowed!

James Bond Origins 10
has the series best issue to date. I just loved Bond out of the environments you expect him. He's in the back streets of London and unlike the Bond I know primarily from the movies having to appeal to folks in away I've never seen. Great stuff.

Immortal Hulk 18 continues to this series fine, fine form... though I don't quite get the idea that its Marvel's answer to Alan Moore's Swamp Thing its not that good.... its BLOODY GREAT, but not that good....

Dick Tracey Forever 2 just goes to show sometimes you have to be in the right place for a comic to click with you, struggled with this last time ADORED it this.

Immortal Hulk 19 makes a mockery of my comments of 18. This is the first issue where I've genuinely gone OH MY GIDDY AUNT thats's why this gets all that fuss. Its bloody supreme! And was soooo close to being book of the haul, but alas for it it came up against...

... Gunning for Hits 6. When there's a trade of this series it will become the go to comic I give to my music loving friends to tempt them into reading comics. Just divine. It lands the ending SO well. Its just brilliant. Its like the very best crime thrillers, managing to brilliantly wrap up all the plot twists and turns in one thrilling finale while doing what Criminal doesn't for me by doing it with fresh and original characters due to its music industry settings. Just a delight if a series and I can't recommend it enough to you fine folks who read comics and love music. Oh if there's a better cover this year than Billy Butcher's cover to issue 6 I can't wait to see it. Jeff Rougvie and Moritat come back to us soon. Please!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 19 June, 2019, 05:37:28 PM
Superman Year One #1 by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. I must confess, I really hoped for this to be either outrageous like allstar Batman and Robin or methodical like Batman Year One. But it's neither. It's a little superman origin number which plays it quite nice outside a twist or two, and an interesting development towards the end. A nice little comic overall. Didn't mind reading it, but I'd like it if parts two and three played it a bit less safe.

American Carnage #8 by Bryan Hill and Leandro Fernández. Best Vertigo book I've read since sheriff of Babylon. A really tough story. Just a shame it's ending early on issue 9 instead of 12. This issue felt like it sped up some development, but it didn't feel rushed. Quite sure Bryan will do well with the issue he has left. Feels like he's set up all the characters for a nice collision.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 June, 2019, 10:30:22 AM
Oh hey i've actually found myself with a few moments to not only read my comics but talk about them? Must be that once every 3 month blue moon.

Anyway, Giant Days vol. 10 is wonderful, we all know that, people should be reading this it's one of the best comics right now that's not getting nearly enough recognition. Assassin Nation #4 is fine dandy and a lot of fun. Will look forward to rereading once this mini is over.

The Weekly Shonen Jump selection is fantastic as ever. My Hero Academia continues to be the most original super hero comic in the world, DR. Stone is brilliant fun and really inventive, The Promised Neverland subverted all expectations and Black Clover is still wonderfully daft. and self aware. It's a shame not many of the newish titles have stuck with me, but if anyone wants a bit of feudal Japanese supernatural horror, read Kimetsu No Yaiba. Thats some good ass comics.

Book of the week however goes to Stan Sakai and Usagi Yojimbo #1. A very bold and controversial choice to restart the numbering after many, MANY years at Dark Horse the new leaf turned at IDW opens with a strong and dependably wonderful start. Very happy to have Usagi back.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 20 June, 2019, 02:12:25 PM
Walk Through Hell continues to be intense and compelling. Sometimes you could forget Garth Ennis is the product of a Catholic upbringing but when he meditates on sin and eternal suffering, well...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 26 June, 2019, 07:09:01 PM
Batman Damned #3 by Brian Azzarello Lee Bermejo
I won't say "hot damn" when it comes to this 3 part, but I really enjoyed it. Feels like it'll grow more on to me as I'll let it sink in. At the moment I feel it's a bit too pulpy to reach the same heights as Azz and Bermejo's Luthor and Joker.

Otherwise not what I expected, in a really cool and good way. Lots of celibration of Bat-mythology wrapped up in what feels like a David Lynch-esque take on a Justice League DARK meets Dante's inferno. Has some really interesting moments which really grabbed me, especially the way Batman fights to gain control and ironically because of it loosing it. Especially when it comes to his fear and shame.

Overall. A worthy semi-sequel to Joker. A book I'll soon reread followed by Batman Damned #1-3 :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 July, 2019, 09:04:13 PM
Nice haul finally getting around to reviewing.

Only Assassin Nation 4 is anything like a let down and thats only cos its not as great as the other things I've read by Kyle Starks. Still its pretty good.

Some new comics starting well. Lois Lane 1 doesn't quite get going but it sets enough but to colour me interested. The Weather Man 1 gets us back up to speed and into something new. Glad to have this back.

James Bond 8 gets the story moving on well. Immortal Hulk 20 is great and has a great ending. Heaven to hell in this one. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 44 is a fantastic one shot story and Dick Tracey Forever 3 moves us to modern day really well and then teases us quite brillantly with a future to come.

Pick of the bunch is almost Black Hammer -Age of Doom 11, ably backed up by The World of Black Hammer Encyclopedia which is just glorious BUT not quite as good as the hilarious and wonderful The Goon 3. Eric Powell is just on fire these days and this is so much fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 19 July, 2019, 10:01:24 AM
The league of extraordinary gentlemen: The tempest #6 by Al and Kev. Anyone else who read this? Feels like they snuck each issue out as quietly one could.

I read it as a little good bye letter from Alan. I'm still lost on the english super hero stuff, but I think I understood most of the main yarn. Had a couple of good moments. A bit of an experience in itself having to google the endings song lyrics only to find they came from [spoiler]the vinyl record Moore wanted released with the black dossier[/spoiler].

Looking forward for a re read once Tempest is collected as a book :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 20 July, 2019, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: Apestrife on 19 July, 2019, 10:01:24 AM
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest #6 by Al and Kev.

Nice to know the greats still occasionally think of us, even if the supposed 2000ad theme of the issue only really found expression in the funny credit card spoofs*, reflecting O'Neill's disruptive influence on the UK comic industry and maybe that the Galaxy's Greatest exercises more of a hold on the imagination of one half of the partnership than the other.

(https://i.imgur.com/BcHWH8D.jpg?2)


Laughin' Al's latest retirement earned a (deserved) eulogy in The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jul/18/goodbye-alan-moore-the-king-of-comics-bows-out) but even if this really was the Magus's last wave of the wand the much more certain prospect that this is the last time Kev O'Neill will draw one picture that's followed by another picture seems more of a loss, to me.

There are lots of people pretending to be Alan Moore, but O'Neill's decomposing corpus leaves only a faint whiff. Although I enjoyed every panel, The League was an odd way for Moore to spend the latter half of his career. For me, it made most sense as a way of keeping the Kev coming once Marshal Law dried up.

Interesting that Moore seemed to end on a similar conclusion to the one his nemesis, Morrison (https://i.imgur.com/Tosk1ik.png), reached in the nineties - that there's no money to be made in comics that aren't American and don't feature superheroes**

That one genius surrendered to reality and the other found the only creator more inimical to the US comic industry than him then spent two decades making a comic whose thesis was that almost everything that's ever seen print is more interesting than US superhero comics says much about all three. Bye, lads.


* Anal Romeo and Evil Ink (LON)

** Morrison framed it as superhero comics just being somehow more interesting, but I'm pretty sure he'd still be writing The Invisibles and The Filth today if DC were offering the same money he gets for wracking his brain to find anything else to do with Bruce Wayne
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dweezil2 on 20 July, 2019, 01:59:24 PM
You've got me thinking there Frank and I think you've hit the nail on the head why I dislike, and by extension resent, our great UK artists and writers working on superhero comics.

Being forced to work on bland, culturally imperialistic dreck and prostrate themselves to Marvel and DC because there isn't an appetite for anything that doesn't wear a cape has never say easy with me.

At least we have the likes of Pat Mills and other 2000AD alumni sticking there fingers up to the establishment and the big two.  :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 20 July, 2019, 04:05:16 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 20 July, 2019, 01:59:24 PM
Quote from: Frank on 20 July, 2019, 11:18:41 AM
Interesting that Moore seemed to end on a similar conclusion to the one his nemesis, Morrison (https://i.imgur.com/Tosk1ik.png), reached in the nineties - that there's no money to be made in comics that aren't American and don't feature superheroes

Being forced to work on bland, culturally imperialistic dreck and prostrate themselves to Marvel and DC because there isn't an appetite for anything that doesn't wear a cape has never sat easy with me.

Just to forestall any drama, yes, of course there are lots of very good superhero comics - especially the ones you really like. Moore clearly thinks so too, or he wouldn't have imitated so many of them.

Moore tells the same story as every other nerd a decade or two older than us, of discovering Marvel comics just as familiarity was breeding disinterest in the antics of the Bash St Kids and having his brain reconfigured while it was still in the plastic state of adolescence.

He thinks those comics are literally Fantastic. What gets his formidable goat is the monoculture created A/ AS AN INEVITABLE CONSEQUENCE OF THE SHRINKING READERSHIP   or  B/ BY THE SELF-DEFEATING ACTIONS OF LAZY, CYNICAL PUBLISHERS   (delete as applicable)


(https://i.imgur.com/3gJabaU.png?2)


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 20 July, 2019, 04:25:02 PM
Quote from: Frank on 20 July, 2019, 11:18:41 AM
There are lots of people pretending to be Alan Moore, but O'Neill's decomposing corpus leaves only a faint whiff. Although I enjoyed every panel, The League was an odd way for Moore to spend the latter half of his career. For me, it made most sense as a way of keeping the Kev coming once Marshal Law dried up.

I think this is a canny analysis - Moore actually spent most of the latter part of his career writing Jerusalem, for which I am very grateful - and while he has quite a bit of interest on display in LoEG, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Kev drove the partnership. It's certainly a different beast to other late Moore comics like Neoomicon and Crossed 100.

And yeah, while Big Hairy Al is the main reason I fell in love with 2000AD, bought my first DC comic, and innumerable comics since, the idea of no more Kevin O'Neill is hard to face. They only made one of that guy: one of vanishingly few artists that i can hinestly say I would instantly buy any book with his name on the cover.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 July, 2019, 05:10:45 PM
When two of the best selling comics of the last 20 years are Walking Dead and Saga I'm not sure I buy into the conclusion that the money is at Marvel and DC. The money is finding something an audience wants to read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 20 July, 2019, 06:41:26 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 20 July, 2019, 05:10:45 PM
When two of the best selling comics of the last 20 years are Walking Dead and Saga I'm not sure I buy into the conclusion that the money is at Marvel and DC

For 'hard' read exceptional: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_cases_make_bad_law*

I'm not really validating Morrison's conclusion and I imagine Moore putting his words in the mouth of Captain Universe (https://i.imgur.com/NdzCXIi.jpg?1) is probably more about being too old to keep making a passive-aggressive point to DC about WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU F*** A STRANGER IN THE ASS (https://youtu.be/9ausPKEMVk0) than money, for which he seems to be doing alright, thank you very much.


* I've been told, more than once (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=45876.msg1007707#msg1007707), that most indie comic creators struggle to make what Grant Morrison would term a decent living.

That isn't peculiar to comics, though. It's the standard model of any industry that exploits the desire of those who see themselves as creative - music, film, prose fiction, visual arts, games - to valorise and promote the success of a tiny percentage of successful participants while the vast majority of hopefuls fall at the first hurdle or labour for decades making less than if they'd taken up their dad's offer to put in a word for them at the council.

The same is true of sports, modelling and even boring stuff like high-end finance and entrepreneurship. Even those who aware of the stats are driven by the certainty that they're the ones who'll be the exception to the rule, that there's something special in themselves that will allow them to beat the odds and make it big. Most human systems are Ponzi schemes or Multi-level marketing scams (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-level_marketing)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 21 July, 2019, 01:23:37 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 11 October, 2018, 12:50:08 PM
A visit to FP yesterday left me empty handed... so splashed out on a GN:

(http://fanboyfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MY-HEROES-HAVE-ALWAYS-BEEN-JUNKIES-HC-195x300.jpg)

Which won the Best Original Novel Eisner Award (https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards-current-info)

Because of an often misplaced trust in the wisdom of crowds and respect for authority, I'm the kind of consumer who feels the need to experience music, films and books if they're either very popular or win awards. I know Phillips, of course, but I haven't read any of his other work with Brubaker.

Technically, this is very well put together. Phillips' spare, elegant line is complemented by similarly economic soft pastels that leave lots of white space open to reflect the pure light and airiness of dayrooms in expensive private retreats and windblown Northern beaches.

Brubaker handles the central trick of the narrative* well enough, even if the James Gunn gambit of a middle-aged creator gifting their character anachronistic taste in music with which the creator has a facility and emotional connection doesn't work quite as well when the character's a teenage girl**

It's very talky, though. Not so much for the reader, but it makes me wonder what Phillips is getting out of work like this - apart from a stellar career and glittering prizes, obviously. There's one scene where the endless talking heads give way to a Van Gogh sunset and it's like an explosion in terms of the rhythm your eye settles into when scanning the pages.

If Phillips is sacrificing his ego for the sake of the story and atmosphere he and Brubaker have created, that's admirable, but he must look back at Danzig's Inferno (https://i.imgur.com/9p00UjI.jpg) and think it'd be nice to stretch his legs once in a while. I love US indie confessional comics where writer-artists tell personal stories where nothing Earth-shattering happens, but this felt more like someone discussing themes they've thought a lot about.


(https://i.imgur.com/2bSi9ZW.jpg?2)


* The old Future Shock conceit of characters apparently [spoiler]sharing their thoughts with you on one topic while actually describing another[/spoiler]

** She even has a cassette mix-tape from her mom and a Walkman. You'd be embarrassed to lift a narrative device so completely, wouldn't you?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: 13school on 22 July, 2019, 09:14:23 AM
I'm sure someone can point me directly to a half-dozen quotes where O'Neill himself says "I'm outta here" with regards to comics, but most of the stories I've seen (and all of the ones I can remember) were more about Moore loudly quitting comics with O'Neill being mentioned as an afterthought.

Personally I desperately hope that in O'Neill's case "quitting comics" means "quitting 32-page American format comics". Considering the time frame he requires to create (though he's no doubt slowed by Affable Al's lengthy and detailed scripts), another six issues may well have seen him pushing 70 by the end of things.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 22 July, 2019, 10:47:21 AM
Quote from: Frank on 21 July, 2019, 01:23:37 PM
If Phillips is sacrificing his ego for the sake of the story and atmosphere he and Brubaker have created, that's admirable, but he must look back at Danzig's Inferno (https://i.imgur.com/9p00UjI.jpg) and think it'd be nice to stretch his legs once in a while.

I get that you're just reviewing the one book (which I haven't read), but Philips has done some visually incredible work over Brubkaer's typing, on Fatale, Incognito, The Fade Out, and other bits of Criminal itself. They aren't the incoherent madness of Danzig's Inferno to be sure, but thank feck for that.

I think you're perhaps looking at one moment in one of the great creative partnerships, and it just happens to be a quiet talky bit.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TaT4cPPZFEM/TFghRI4d-WI/AAAAAAAACQ0/Gl1aHtgWxmg/s1600/incognito_2_3_cvr.jpg)

(https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.page45.com%2Fstore%2FFade%2520Out%2520memory.jpg&f=1)

(https://www.page45.com/store/Fatale%20vol%205%202.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Theblazeuk on 22 July, 2019, 12:48:40 PM
Was there every any more Incognito after volume 2? I liked that weird, dark and pulpy 'verse.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 22 July, 2019, 05:28:41 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 22 July, 2019, 10:47:21 AM
I get that you're just reviewing the one book (which I haven't read), but Philips has done some visually incredible work over Brubaker's typing, on Fatale, Incognito, The Fade Out, and other bits of Criminal itself. They aren't the incoherent madness of Danzig's Inferno to be sure, but thank feck for that.

(https://www.page45.com/store/Fatale%20vol%205%202.jpg)

That looks like exactly my kind of thing. The algorithm I wrote and fed into the massive, liquid-cooled server farm beneath the east-wing tells me that's from Fatale. I love The Last Seduction, so I'm prepared to overlook mention of the L******** word in its synopsis and give the first volume a go.

Incognito, I can only assume, is the origin story of Guy (https://youtu.be/aI4Bk4Dv2m0).


******** Seriously, get his estate an A-grade asshole of a copyright attorney and stop letting the dullest minds in Anglo-Saxon fiction (and Alan Moore) treat his crypto-fascist wank as open-source software for creating apps called SEND ME TO SLEEP and BORE ME TO TEARS. If you find yourself using the word 'Lovecraftian' in your plot summary or pitch, do the world a favour and set fire to your head, so it can do no more damage, then use the spluttering wick of your spinal column to torch the wretched manuscript too.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 July, 2019, 08:18:30 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 22 July, 2019, 10:47:21 AM

I get that you're just reviewing the one book (which I haven't read), but Philips has done some visually incredible work over Brubkaer's typing, on Fatale, Incognito, The Fade Out, and other bits of Criminal itself. They aren't the incoherent madness of Danzig's Inferno to be sure, but thank feck for that.


All this talk of Brubaker and Phillips is well timed. I'm about to finish my latest haul and aside from a wonderous array of great first issues (so far) the over riding take home is alas I think I'll end up dropping Criminal, which is... well... Criminal. I've spent the best part of the last 7 years buying their stuff month to month, jumping onboard with Fatale and its been fantastic. Fatale, The Fade Out and Kill or be Killed have been delights, and I've dipped into previous stuff like Sleeper and loved that too - must catch up with Incognito. Alas there's something about the short form stuff in Criminal that's leaving me so cold.

The downtrodden, world weary folks from the fringes just don't seem fresh and don't say anything that I've not seen before. It all feels so tired. Such a shame. It might be as simple as his longer form stuff has more space to explore different areas, I'm not sure. Phillips' art is uniformly fantastic as he constantly finds fresh and interesting ways to present characters who inhabit the gritty and dark world he casts them into. No need for theatrics, its just sublime storytelling and glorious acting, enough to keep any artist happy, or at least this one it would seem. This however is not enough to keep me with the series. I found myself struggling to retain interest with issue 6 last night and suspect I'm just getting it out of habit now... time for a break maybe.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 July, 2019, 09:27:09 PM
Haul of two halves really. First half isn't as good as the higher numbers show sometimes when you are into a series the quality can ebb and flo.

I've mentioned Criminal 6 below and will say no more here. Two decent if not stella James Bonds James Bond 9 and James Bond Origins 11 I think both these series will hang together well on re-read.

Assassin Nation 5 will likewise hopefully shine on re-read. Kyle Starks is the writer of some of my favourite comics of the last couple of year so the fact that I'm not sure here is hopefully a phase.

Best of this half is Immortal Hulk 21 one of this series absolute highs, loved this examination of Fortean. The art form Ryan Bodenheim is sublime I have to say.

Half time break set up the second half with a one shot Giant Size X-Statix 1 and I was when I saw this one was coming. The result is pretty good and feels very much like a set up for the final page annoucement for X-Cellent 1 a new series by Milligan and Allred coming in 2020. Now this was excellent news indeed!

The second half is all about firsts and they are ALL doozes. I've talked about Ragnarok 1 elsewhere and its a delight to have Walt Simonson's brilliant series back and it certainly starts with a bang as we get development and a summary of Ragnarok itself. Brilliant.

As is Black Hammer Justice League 1 which masterfully weaves to very different, but similar worlds together with great ingenuity. Think this one will be a blast.

All these second half firsts burst onto the pitch with a zeal and energy that might be hard to maintain as time goes on, but is a wonder to behold, but no more so than the TWO, yes TWO best of the hauls. Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 1 by Fraction and Lieber is just impossibly good fun. Its a glorious counterpoint to the FAR more grounded Lois Lane, but I'm very happy that both exist but this one is such smart fun.

Second Coming 1
is cruelly funny and just brilliant (now many times have I said that?). If man is cast in God's own image that must mean God is... well a bit of a grumpy old man and its from here we get the tone of the piece. God's grumpy, Sunstar a superman analogue, is a bit upperty and insensitive and poor old JC just isn't quite ready for the job at hand for all his good intentions. This comic is simply hilarious and fuss and nonsense that surrounds it aside just buy it cos its very, very good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 22 July, 2019, 09:48:46 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 22 July, 2019, 09:27:09 PM
Second Coming 1 is cruelly funny and just brilliant (now many times have I said that?). If man is cast in God's own image that must mean God is... well a bit of a grumpy old man and its from here we get the tone of the piece. God's grumpy, Sunstar a superman analogue, is a bit upperty and insensitive and poor old JC just isn't quite ready for the job at hand for all his good intentions. This comic is simply hilarious and fuss and nonsense that surrounds it aside just buy it cos its very, very good.

The Mark Russell (https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/07/21/mark-russell-second-coming-dc-vertigo-leave-titanic/) book that was cancelled by Vertigo (deceased)? I vowed to get that on principle but I'm crap at keeping up with release schedules.

Thank you for this genuinely valuable news service  (link (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Second-Coming-1/digital-comic/789913))


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 July, 2019, 10:30:02 PM
Second Coming certainly had a very interesting gestation. DC let it go after a brouhaha kicked up from the christian right because you know God, Jesus and superheroes = automatically bad. Damn actually waiting to read it. So it got slammed which put DC in a post Bat dong quaundry before its realise.

Everyone felt the best way out was to take it elsewhere. as it was creator owned and so the talented Mark Russell (And Richard Pace also talented, but Mark Russell really is something else) took it to Ahoy who have lapped it up.

While each to their own, don't buy it as a reaction to a nonsense fuss it coursed without it being was read, for reasons other than knowledge of its content, just buy it cos it a damned good comic and make up your mind from there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 August, 2019, 08:24:08 AM
Interesting haul. There's been a few number 1s lately so that means this considerable haul has a lot of number 2s (oh calm down) and the second issue can be a tricky beast.

Weather Man Vol. 2 2 is pretty good. The nature of this book has shifted from the intriguing question asked in the first volume into a more horror inspired action piece... which probably just means I'm not getting what this is doing. Still its a fun read and when I get to a re-read I suspect will pull together fine.

Lois Lane 2 is so earnst in its message, its such an interesting contrast to its partner Jimmy Olsen - deliberately - good but not 100% sure I'm actually enjoying it!

Black Hammer Justise League 2 is beautiful, smart and immense fun. So Flash = Black Hammer then.... interesting...

Second Coming 2 continues as you where, and see Black Hammer Justice League above. This one will all hang on how it develops, but its doing what its doing really well.

Lazarus Risen 2 - the second of these new format books for this series. They are lovely products BUT. Well Greg Rucka (see Lois Lane) is really earnst. This comic I do really enjoy but the new format is a little worrying. The comparisons between this and Dante are there large - I mean Forever has even cut her hair during Tsar... I mean Family War.

The new format gives the story plenty of room to breathe, Possibly too much however. The telling feels indulgent and I'm not sure adds too much. In this issue there is a wonderfully executed 25 page fight sequence at the start - which starts resolving the cliffhanger from 3 months ago with a very tried and annoying "oh you know I looked broken and beaten well I wasn't and I'm fine and can fight perfectly" which was frankly a real groan. Now this is all very exciting and really does give Rucka and Lark the space to tell their tale in a different way. This is a 25 page fight sequence with about 2 or 3 pages of character work thrown in.

Reading Dante Tsar War at the same time makes you realise quite how this is the 6 page sequence between Dante and Jena which was done in about 6 pages and I would say done with more power and impact in Dante. Now of course we need and should embrace comics told in different ways, with different pacing. This does expose my nagging belief that while this is still a good comic rather than using its space and room to good effect its becoming a little too flabby and indulgent.

We'll see.

So Immortal Hulk 22 doubles down on its 2ness and is fine, not as strong as some issues of late.

As well as number 2s we get a couple of number 1s Coffin Bound 1 has been getting a LOT of attention lately and is already on a 3rd print I believe. By Brad Simpson (?) and Dani of these pastures its ... okay... its possibly the most Vertigo comic ever in a post Vertigo word and needs to calm down a little and stop trying quite so hard to be otherworldly. As alas it leaves me with very little sense of its world and characters. We'll see how this develops. History of the Marvel Universe 1 does just what it should packs in loads of facts and stuff in a dense retelling by Mark Waid and Javier Rodriguez pulling an absolute shift drawing ALLTHISSTUFF. I used to love this type of thing, lets see if I still do?

We also get three ending. Dick Tracy Forever 4 finishes this time trotting adventure with its typical panashe and style. James Bond Origin 12 finishes this series (I assume nothing tells you any more, even the last comic itself!) with a bit of a squib of the damp kind.

The biggie is Paper Girls 30 which fills its double sized pages with romance of the past the way this series has. I think this is amazingly effective... but I won't know until re-read alas.

Finally we get some regular comics. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 45 has another decent one-shot as this series - I think (back to nothing saying its ending anymore) - fills space a little to squeeze out one more trade. The Goon 5 is a fill-in while we wait for The Goon 4 (no really) its pretty good fun.

Some hauls I struggle to pick a book of the haul as so much is just brilliant. This haul nothing quite gets to that standard so I'm skipping naming the best.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 24 August, 2019, 07:18:20 PM
Faithless #5 by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet continues being a really cool and sexy little horror story. Doesn't move the plot forward as much as the earlier issues have but it seems like it sets up the ending (the series ending with #6) with the return of a certain character.

Superman year one #2 First issue was a bit slow but this one does more with the added page count. Clark becomes a navy seal and then falls in love with a mermaid (whom he frees from her father Posedion). Sadly it's nowhere as mad as I'd hoped it would be. I can't help wish Miller would'v brought Grant Morrison aboard on this book, similarly as he did with Azzarello on DK3. I think that would'v been great. But it's okay enough I guess, and I'd like to see how things end.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 August, 2019, 12:03:44 PM
Picked up Transformers '84 issue 0 this week.
Simon Furman (and artist Guido Guidi) seamlessly recreate that classic era beloved by nerds of a certain vintage.
I'm surprised at how much I still dig this stuff, seems to go beyond simple nostalgia, at least for me.
Disappointing that it's just a one-off, if IDW editorial had any sense there'd be an ongoing series by Furman set in this continuity.

One minor complaint - would have liked to see some inks by the extraordinary Stephen Baskerville.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 August, 2019, 02:16:02 PM
I'll be damned if '84 is't leading up to the return of [spoiler]Lord Straxus of Darkmount[/spoiler]. Furman you clever boy you!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 29 August, 2019, 02:57:26 PM
It's kinda weird Transformers 84/Regeneration One both have 0 issues now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 29 August, 2019, 04:53:38 PM
Quote from: Frank on 21 July, 2019, 01:23:37 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 11 October, 2018, 12:50:08 PM
A visit to FP yesterday left me empty handed... so splashed out on a GN:

(http://fanboyfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MY-HEROES-HAVE-ALWAYS-BEEN-JUNKIES-HC-195x300.jpg)

Which won the Best Original Novel Eisner Award (https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards-current-info)

Because of an often misplaced trust in the wisdom of crowds and respect for authority, I'm the kind of consumer who feels the need to experience music, films and books if they're either very popular or win awards. I know Phillips, of course, but I haven't read any of his other work with Brubaker.

Technically, this is very well put together. Phillips' spare, elegant line is complemented by similarly economic soft pastels that leave lots of white space open to reflect the pure light and airiness of dayrooms in expensive private retreats and windblown Northern beaches.

Brubaker handles the central trick of the narrative* well enough, even if the James Gunn gambit of a middle-aged creator gifting their character anachronistic taste in music with which the creator has a facility and emotional connection doesn't work quite as well when the character's a teenage girl**

It's very talky, though. Not so much for the reader, but it makes me wonder what Phillips is getting out of work like this - apart from a stellar career and glittering prizes, obviously. There's one scene where the endless talking heads give way to a Van Gogh sunset and it's like an explosion in terms of the rhythm your eye settles into when scanning the pages.

If Phillips is sacrificing his ego for the sake of the story and atmosphere he and Brubaker have created, that's admirable, but he must look back at Danzig's Inferno (https://i.imgur.com/9p00UjI.jpg) and think it'd be nice to stretch his legs once in a while. I love US indie confessional comics where writer-artists tell personal stories where nothing Earth-shattering happens, but this felt more like someone discussing themes they've thought a lot about.


(https://i.imgur.com/2bSi9ZW.jpg?2)


* The old Future Shock conceit of characters apparently [spoiler]sharing their thoughts with you on one topic while actually describing another[/spoiler]

** She even has a cassette mix-tape from her mom and a Walkman. You'd be embarrassed to lift a narrative device so completely, wouldn't you?


As a relative newbie to the  Brubaker and Phillips Show, the Fade Out being my first real sampling of their wares, I'm looking forward to exploring their back catalogue and possibly listening to /meeting them at The Lakes Comic Art Con... 
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 September, 2019, 09:07:58 PM
Only a small un but its fun.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 2 isn't quite as good as 1 but its still a hoot.

James Bond 10 is a magnificent episode in this saga as MI6 tries to repair the damage done to James and co, while determining if they can still be of use... the answer is a little unclear. Art is a little wonky but great story.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 46 starts this series last story (I think) a two parter co-starring Mister Fantastic. As with all Marvel team-ups this starts with a scrap and but this one is just joyous as egos and intellectual children clash.

History of the Marvel Universe 2 continues to be exactly what it should be and it seems I do still enjoy this type of thing.

The Weather Man vol. 2 3 sees this book going back to the themes it does best and is a man guilty of the sins of his body (and its chemistry?) great part and nice to have this back in top form.

It could have been book of the haul but when a haul has a comics as fantastic as The Goon 4 (after issue 5 numbers schumbers) what else can it be but this. Glorious comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 01 September, 2019, 09:18:19 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 01 September, 2019, 09:07:58 PM
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 2 isn't quite as good as 1 but its still a hoot.

I either read the first one and thought it was really good, or I read a review of the first one, and thought it sounded really good, and now I can't remember which. Oh well, thanks for the reminder this exists!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 September, 2019, 08:52:34 PM
A haul so small you'd almost miss it. Which would be a shame as its very good.

Lois Lane 3 has a nice little character piece about what its to be Lois Lane ace reporter and Lois Lane Superman's beloved. It also has a wonderfully icky ending!

Immortal Hulk 23 has more gross out horror and smartness

The Goon 6 while not a Eric Powell art issue is still fantastic. The art by Brett Parson's is very strong and the build up of threat weived into the humour is just great.

Book of the mini haul is though none of these fine things. Its Power Pack - Grow Up. I love Louise Simonsons and June Brigman's run on Power Pack and this picks up the tone and fine character work of that classic. Okay ots cute bit its bloomin' brilliant cute.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 October, 2019, 09:15:26 PM
Wow has it really been a month since I last went to my nerd shop. Well it would seem so and hence where last time was small might have been barely noticed slipping in, even if it brought joy. This time is long and full and I'll be bangin' on for rages I'm afraid, before we get to the climax of all this.

Interestingly I'm picking up a number of Marvel comics in the coming months. I doubt many will last long (might though - see the end of this post for what I know) either on my list or as a series, but its going to be fun to dip back into the mainest of mainstream. First off then Agents of Wakanda 1, doubt this one will get past 6 issues, but picked it up as it has two of my all time favs, Wasp and Ka-Zar... just goes to show it takes more than characters I love these days ...

Lois Lane 4 is kinda interesting, its so steady and I'm not yet quite sure what this series is trying to do. Immortal Hulk 24 starts to really pull things together... which leaves me feeling I need to re-read to get more out of this.

History of the Marvel Universe 3 is functional, James Bond 007 11 perfectly well sets up its ending and Coffin Bound 2 has me warming to this intriguing (well its really trying to be anyway) series more.

Jimmy Olsen 3 is a wonderfully curious beast with snippets building a whole, not 100% successful but good its trying. As is Copra 1 first go at this title and boy does it drop you straight in (as it admits) - can't read the catch up material as I have previous issues on my too read list. Good but carries too much weight for a first issue, still pulled me in really well.

Black Hammer Justise League 3 is really good... but as we'll see there's better Black Hammer out there... but we're really building to some magnificent stuff now. The Weather Man 4 is great and building this current story really really well. As does Second Coming 3 Mark Russell is a genius and you should read this. Still its not in the book of the haul shortlist ... why, well...

...well cos Grendel - Devil's Odyssey 1 starts that and its quite, quite brilliant - but can't get Book of the Haul as I've talked about it elsewhere already.

Ragnarok - Breaking of Helheim 2 has another master of the craft at the top of his game, but that's not getting it either.... why...

...well cos I'm a sentimental old goat and if I'm going to splash my nerdgoo over anything this haul its going to be two comics that end this month after giving me the most glorious of time over a long time. Firstly and fittingly not book of the Haul is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 47... lets just say that again Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 47, 4 fuckin' 7, that's Moon Girl and Devil chuffin' Dinosaur 47. Marvel comics don't do that anymore, even popular ones, let along a new character backed up by a relatively obsure piece of Jack Kirby genius. Its a massive tribute to someone or something that this book has got to 47. Its fitting that its not book of the haul as to be honest its been inconsistant and fun though this is this final issue isn't the best. Its fun, its irrevertant in its way, but its not as brilliant as this series has been at its best.

So that of course leaves a comic that's finishing which has been consistantly brilliant. Black Hammer - Age of Doom 12 ends the core story of this quite superb story after 24 issues. There's also been some brilliant spin of stuff and more to come apparently. But this core series a loving tribute to superheroes, story and hopes finishes in a perfectly fitting, gloriously low key way. Its just brilliant. Brilliant.

Black Hammer is dead, long live The World of Black Hammer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 09 October, 2019, 08:13:28 PM
John Carpenter's Joker: Year of the Villain is... interesting.

SPOILER ALERT!

SPOILER ALERT!

SPOILER ALERT!

Adding an S&M kink to the Joker/Batman relationship just doesn't work for me. The idea that the Joker does what he does because it gets him off comes across as puerile rather than taking it to a dark new place.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 October, 2019, 08:25:54 PM
Besides being yet another grossly archaic depiction of S&M, that sounds like something Uncle Pat would write in Marshal Law rather than something at DC would actually think alright to publish.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 October, 2019, 01:29:28 PM
Quote from: GordyM on 09 October, 2019, 08:13:28 PM
John Carpenter's Joker: Year of the Villain is... interesting.

SPOILER ALERT!

SPOILER ALERT!

SPOILER ALERT!

Adding an S&M kink to the Joker/Batman relationship just doesn't work for me. The idea that the Joker does what he does because it gets him off comes across as puerile rather than taking it to a dark new place.

I have that comic pre-ordered, will give it a read at the weekend.

Also; The Joker / Batman bromance peaked with "Only You" at the end of Arkham City.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 16 October, 2019, 08:35:40 PM
Just finished reading Superman Year one #3 by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr, and as with the two before it doesn't go as all in as I wished it did. Has some fun ideas, but I wish it had a bit more crazy. Especially with last issue having Clark become a navy seal and loose his virginity to a mermaid. While Batman and Wonder Woman shows up it feels like 1 issue too late. Batman mostly becomes another authority figure Superman doesn't trust, Wonder Woman another woman he hopes to one day return to.

As for the art I think it has some of the best I've seen from Romita. As with Miller's writing, it has a certain charm to it. At times proportions are off, but I tend to enjoy it.

Tonally I think it feels like the first part of a trilogy together with Batman and Robin the boy wonder and Dark Knight Strikes again. Much due to Batman being weird, cruel and insane and young people using phrases like "slick as snot".

The ending feels like out of a radio series. Quite charming, but not fully earned. A bit like it's year one title. --for me it wouldv needed to be much more than just "okay" for that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 October, 2019, 09:48:33 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 16 October, 2019, 08:35:40 PM
...Especially with last issue having Clark become a navy seal and loose his virginity to a mermaid...

I've had no desire to read this before now. Now I can't believe I'm not!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 17 October, 2019, 03:12:14 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 16 October, 2019, 08:35:40 PM

As for the art I think it has some of the best I've seen from Romita. As with Miller's writing, it has a certain charm to it. At times proportions are off, but I tend to enjoy it.


The key to the best of Romita Jnr's artwork is the inking - which is why his collaborations with Al Williamson will always be the creme de la creme to my eye.

Superman Year One was pretty fun stuff overall - I'm enjoying Millers recent output and have already pre-ordered The Golden Child.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dandontdare on 17 October, 2019, 04:18:01 PM
Speaking of of early-days Superman stories, I just re-read Superman: American Alien last night, and it's a terrific example of the genre. Seven standalone slices of life, from childhood to early superhero days - the final story (where he meets Lobo, the first person who's a match for him in a fight) is illustrated by Jock. As the back cover says, it isn't a Superman book, it's the story of a Kansas farmboy whio happens to be super. Recommneded
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 October, 2019, 05:01:04 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 17 October, 2019, 03:12:14 PM

The key to the best of Romita Jnr's artwork is the inking - which is why his collaborations with Al Williamson will always be the creme de la creme to my eye.


Could not agree more, their work together on Daredevil was quite exception. The only thing that I can add is his work with Klaus Janson is also elevated.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 October, 2019, 10:02:42 AM
I picked up the 1st issue of Batmans Grave there - it's a new 12 part series by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch.
The ingredients are in place for a tasty cake mix, but I didn't enjoy it, and I'm not sure why.
One pertinent question; did I ever really like Bryan Hitch's stuff, or did I just go along with the noughties cheering, like that bloke in the new Heineken advert?
The choice between spending a further 56 quid or not is pretty clean cut in this case, unfortunately.

A new comic series that I have been enjoying is Christopher Priest's Vampirella.
The framing sequence of the story takes place in a psychiatrist's office (with the shrink modeled after Priest himself), and the surrounding horror-drama is right in the vein of 2000AD.
Forum favourite Fay Dalton is producing some excellent covers for the series, although Artgerm's sublime cover for issue 2 will likely be an iconic image associated with the character for decades to come.
I'm on board with this, for the 12 issue Priest run at least.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Bolt-01 on 18 October, 2019, 10:54:42 AM
Just collected, ahem - 'Beast Hunting Battle Badgers' issues 03-05 from Steve Sims...

Link to ETSY store (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BattleBadgers?campaign_label=shipping_notification_boe_convourl_treatment&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=shipping_notification_boe_convourl_treatment_010170_433263510924_0_0&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&email_sent=1571143445&euid=PZ3pi6QCRMK4ryYUOz_hxMdIzlV9&eaid=635098802566&x_eaid=2cdc486640)

and really looking forward to reading them.

I got the first two from Steve at Lawless and when I got round to them they were a revelation.
No spoilers, no nuffink, but if you like your Usagi then you will appreciate these.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 18 October, 2019, 11:11:58 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 October, 2019, 10:02:42 AM
The ingredients are in place for a tasty cake mix, but I didn't enjoy it, and I'm not sure why.

I'm pretty sure that if you can't get through writing an issue of a Batman comic without delivering a 'hot take' like this...

(https://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/batman-s-grave-3.jpg)

...You probably shouldn't be writing a Batman comic. I mean, yes, intellectually that's true, but it's just another "who pumps the Batmobile's tyres" moment — in the context of a shared-universe pulp character, it's just wank.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 18 October, 2019, 01:38:28 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 18 October, 2019, 11:11:58 AM

I'm pretty sure that if you can't get through writing an issue of a Batman comic without delivering a 'hot take' like this...


"I'll tell you. I'll tell you what bothering me. Some nights all I see is an old nerd helping a very mean man to leave his gothic mansion at night on his expensive electric scooter to visit horrible beatings upon awful comic book scripts." 

Funnily enough, the awfulness of this scene didn't even register too strongly - I think I was already bored at that stage!

Some more recent NCBD purchases:

Everything issue 1 - Great art by INJ Culbard, but the 22 pages of story ironically contained next to nothing. Cut!
Spawn issue 300 - I hadn't a CLUE what was going on (haven't read an issue of this since - I believe - number 21, or whenever McFarlane was last providing the actual artwork), but it had a certain 90's charm and an excellent selection of OTT art. Have pre-ordered 301 & 302 on a fanboy whim.
Green Lantern 12 - Morrison, yes Grant Morrison, has failed to keep me on board for the next arc(s). All seemed a bit shallow. Cut!
Ragnarok 2 - Simonson continues to be the master of all he surveys. I'll buy 'em as long as he keep makin 'em.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 18 October, 2019, 02:03:05 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 18 October, 2019, 11:11:58 AM
I mean, yes, intellectually that's true, but it's just another "who pumps the Batmobile's tyres" moment — in the context of a shared-universe pulp character, it's just wank.

Oh brother that is awful. The term 'sophmoric' was never so apt.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 18 October, 2019, 02:11:27 PM
Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Knightfall is a really enjoyable read. It's based on the idea of what if Batman failed to take back the "Bat mantle" from Azrael.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 18 October, 2019, 05:57:47 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 October, 2019, 01:38:28 PM
Funnily enough, the awfulness of this scene didn't even register too strongly - I think I was already bored at that stage!

That lower-case lettering is a brave stylistic choice. Trying to keep with the Bat-related theme (i), I only just read Wagner & Ezquerra's Batmanator story in Legends Of The Dark Knight (https://www.comixology.com/Batman-Legends-of-the-Dark-Knight-101/digital-comic/21904) #101, which made an interesting companion piece to the former's current Dredd storyline (ii)

If TordelBack's identification of Time as the unifying theme in Alan Moore's corpus can be applied to John Wagner's writing, I'm saying Big W's central concern is Automata. Robots who think, act and/or think they are human and, even more interestingly, vice versa.

An actual new comic (iii) I've been reading is Coffin Bound (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Coffin-Bound-1/digital-comic/782733) (Image), by Dan Watters (iv) and Dani (v). Dani's the perfect midpoint between Sin City era Miller and Carol Swain, which means she handles the character work and dialogue scenes as well as the guns, boobs and vintage autos as wide as oil tankers barreling along desert highways.

What interests me is Watters' writing style. I remember Dawson's Creek supremo Kevin Williamson explaining the reason the characters didn't speak like real teenagers was because his When Harry Met Sally dialogue expressed how their hearts would speak (vi). Watters appears to be doing something similar, but for gimp-masked elemental spirits.

While the plot and visuals can be enjoyed as an action movie, everyone - from the sidekick with a birdcage for a head to self-skinning strippers - speaks in a heightened cod-Shakesperian register, making existential digressions while disgorging the contents of their TEC-9s, like Damon Runyan's mock-eloquent low life characters in a John Woo movie.

It's a really fun contrast - even if I'm not sure whether the cringey sixth-form philosophical digressions are deliberately comic or not - and a great way to put meat on the bones of straightforward action and plotting. It's an approach I could see working well in the context of action-oriented 2000ad stories like Andi Ewington's recent 3riller, which leave some readers feeling short-changed.


(i) ... but ignoring the 'new' descriptor in the thread title. The comic was new to me, at least.

(ii) ... and Spektor, now I come to think of it.

(iii) in the sense that it's not 20 years old

(iv) whose ancestors, presumably, were Glaswegian

(v) whose parents ran out of ink before they could complete her birth certificate

(vi) no, really
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dandontdare on 18 October, 2019, 10:22:58 PM
Quote from: Frank on 18 October, 2019, 05:57:47 PMIf TordelBack's identification of Time as the unifying theme in Alan Moore's corpus can be applied to John Wagner's writing, I'm saying Big W's central concern is Automata. Robots who think, act and/or think they are human and, even more interestingly, vice versa.

One of the 'things that went over your head' moments that I got from the early Spacespinner podcasts (besides Dan Dare's genocidal tendencies) was that Dredd has been robo-racist since day one. Doesn't matter whether they're slaughtering cits or kissing his boots, his contempt has been open. I defy anyone to come up with an example that goes beyond 'grudging respect'!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 October, 2019, 05:56:25 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 October, 2019, 01:38:28 PM
Green Lantern 12 - Morrison, yes Grant Morrison, has failed to keep me on board for the next arc(s). All seemed a bit shallow. Cut!

I really want to like this series, and I get what Morrison is going for. But it really is just a bunch of crazy ideas tossed at you in a rapid fire manner and if it wasn't for the incredible Liam Sharp I'd have probably dropped it a while back. And I'm not an 'art guy' by and large.

No Sharp on Darkstars means I'm also off. Oh well, there's more then enough amazing DC books to replace it with right now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 19 October, 2019, 06:05:28 AM
IMO

The best DC comics right now are Hawkman and Freedom Fighters. Both by Robert Venditti. Dial H for HERO is by far the best Wonder Comics title, Sam Humphries's story is solid, but what Joe Quinones is doing with the art is the real standout reason to read this book.

I wish Shazam! and Curse of the Black Knight were better. They're fine, but have become rather unexciting.

Kieth Giffen and Jeff Lemire's Inferior Five maxi-series is probably going to be a massive sleeper hit in about 6 months. The first 2 issues are incredible and I don't expect it to let up any time soon. Don't sleep on it if you're a Giffen fan, or are into Jack Kirby send-ups.

Looking forward to Tom King's next big series, Strange Adventures. I love Adam Strange and King's brand of character introspection. Also Doc Shaner & Mitch Gerads's art.

EDIT: Oh oh, Daniel Warren Johnson is doing a post-apoc Wonder Woman mini-series that's going to be incredible. Because everything Johnson does is.

Very exciting stuff at DC.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 19 October, 2019, 09:01:58 AM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 18 October, 2019, 10:22:58 PM
Quote from: Frank on 18 October, 2019, 05:57:47 PMIf TordelBack's identification of Time as the unifying theme in Alan Moore's corpus can be applied to John Wagner's writing, I'm saying Big W's central concern is Automata. Robots who think, act and/or think they are human and, even more interestingly, vice versa.

One of the 'things that went over your head' moments that I got from the early Spacespinner podcasts (besides Dan Dare's genocidal tendencies) was that Dredd has been robo-racist since day one. Doesn't matter whether they're slaughtering cits or kissing his boots, his contempt has been open. I defy anyone to come up with an example that goes beyond 'grudging respect'!

The Complete Judge Dredd reprinted Robot War (http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=reprint&page=profiles&choice=COMPJD1) just a few months before the debut of Mechanismo (http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=prog&page=megprofiles&choice=2.12), so the themes and characterisation were maybe more apparent.

I've drifted away from Green Lantern, too. I've never enjoyed Morrison's franchise superhero work, so that's less of a surprise, but it's still sad to see how far his star has fallen (https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2019/2019-08.html). To be fair, I feel the same about Al Ewing's acclaimed Immortal Hulk (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Immortal-Hulk-Vol-1-Or-Is-He-Both/digital-comic/713013?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy) most months, but he throws in a clever idea just often enough to make me think twice.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: TordelBack on 19 October, 2019, 10:12:50 AM
Quote from: Frank
If TordelBack's identification of Time as the unifying theme in Alan Moore's corpus ...

Good job you're here to remember these things for me Sauchie lad, 'cos that's ringing no bells! Unless it was really smart, in which case, yes, yes that was me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 19 October, 2019, 03:13:39 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 19 October, 2019, 10:12:50 AM
Quote from: Frank
If TordelBack's identification of Time as the unifying theme in Alan Moore's corpus ...

Good job you're here to remember these things for me Sauchie lad, 'cos that's ringing no bells! Unless it was really smart, in which case, yes, yes that was me.

I remain, Sir, your obedient servant (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=43782.msg932838#msg932838).


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 October, 2019, 12:09:44 PM
I'm going to break woith traditional and comment on a couple of comics before finishing my haul. But they were next to each other in my pile and the comparisons between the two where striking for me.

Now its possible I'm being obtuse but while I did get some improvement from Coffin Bound 2 I think I'm done with it by issue 3 and its dropped. Its just trying way to hard. Its like its some sort of nexus for all that was early 90s Vertigo condensed into ineffective cliche. Its mistaking being obsure and shocking for being intriguing and different. At least by my reading. I'm just bouncing off all the ideas with no emotional or even intellectual connection.

Unlike Jeff Lemire and Keith Giffen's Inferior 5 - 2 which feels equally like its building ideas obliquely but remembers you need to do that with guile and craft enough to draw your reader with you. This comic succeeds entirely with that. There are equal dollops of mystery but here these are spread evenly across and base of intriguing busicut aided by an equal measure of engaging sauce. Baked at gas mark character for excitment minutes

The two comics use very similar ingrediants but very different results. The thing is taste is so different I'm quite sure there will be plenty of folks who like Coffin Bound, loads who like both and plenty that like neither.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 October, 2019, 04:49:25 PM
Elsewhere in my haul... well it wasn't a big one but so not too much.

I'm getting a few comics of late (or starting soon) just to see where I stand with mainstream superhero comics. Curiously these are tending to be Marvel for... well who knows, those titles have just grab my inquiry more.

Anyway first amongst them is Agents of Wakanda 2 - a comic I've picked up simply as it has some characters I love in (Wasp and the actually not appearing Ka-Zar). Its the type of comic I'd have loved in the past ... I think... now it just washes past over me. Strangely though this would be dropped in other circumstance as it almost certainly won't last past issue 5 or 6 I'll stick with it for experiments sake.

History of the Marvel Universe 4 hits nostigaville and seems to tell me all I care about in the Marvel Universe in about 20 pages!

Black Hammer n Justice League 4 reminds me that superheroes don't need to be done in the same old way.

While comic of the haul Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 4 reminds me that even if I'm bored with mainstream superheroics there are all sorts of fun stories to be told in the corners of the universes they inhabit.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 20 October, 2019, 05:09:13 PM
Honestly my reading pattern has been so fractured lately all I have to add is....

Man road to Savage Dragon #250 is rad as fuck.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 20 October, 2019, 05:33:35 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 20 October, 2019, 05:09:13 PM
Honestly my reading pattern has been so fractured lately all I have to add is....

Man road to Savage Dragon #250 is rad as fuck.

SD 246 this week. It's going to be a wild one.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 29 October, 2019, 01:19:32 PM
Making my way through the complete (so far) run of John Lees and Alex Cormack's Sink. Dark and fun stories of a twisted version of Glasgow filled with evil clowns and fox-masked killers.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 November, 2019, 09:41:01 PM
A small haul with big comics. I think only two of the five are 20 - 22 pages.

And right off the bat I'll hold my hand up and admit that I didn't understand Immortal Hulk 25, which strangely isn't to say I didn't enjoy it. I did there was enough there to hold me as I followed events as well I could and try to draw meaning from whats gone before in this series. I failed but it was fascinating trying. I'm also looking forward to diving back in... but will resist doing so immedately as I think this will be better served with a full series re-read. I got enough - I think to understand what that reveal was all about. Lets see how I get on next month.

Now the only reason I didn't understand Marauders 1 was it was full of holes. But before I get to that, first some context. I've not read an X-Men comic (aside from X-Men Legacy (Spurrioso one), X-Statix and a few very little odds and sods) since back in the day when Claremont was still doing his thing. I'm getting so disillusioned with buying great Indie comics that can't sustain their creators that I decided to experiment with some bits of mainstream again. In a way looking at a couple of Xbooks as interesting indie titles with characters I happen to be familar with from years ago. Hence I'm picking up this and New Mutants, having selected these to as I find the concepts, interesting both ship based, be it space of sea based... anyway that's the way I've approached this as if this is an entirely new series and we're all in at the ground.

On that level Marauders 1 fails spectcularly. I felt as if I was being immersed into a world that was much larger than that which I was reading and left a stranger looking in. Fine that kinda worked in the context. It was a little annoying the way some characters an relationships were dropped on us. It also baffled me the way things where forced into place to support the concept of having a bunch of mutants sailing from place to place. I mean these chaps can fly and teleport and have jets that have taken them around the world from times before Claremont was Len Wein or John Byrne was Jack Kirby, so why is Kitty Kate  needing a ship?

But you know what I got over it. It was straight forward fun and had enough hidden - and at some points I believe intentionally - under the surface and questions asked to make this pull me back for more. That more needs to treat me better and explain why the heck Pyro coming back is a thing - had Pyro gone away, by the sounds of it replaced by someone and then resurrected by an island...??? These things need explaining to a new reader. Anyway these things better draw me in more but its got a bite.

Similar to that the idea of Si Spurrier on Hellblazer - One Shot has pulled me back for peak at that part of the DC Universe and I thought this was all the more successful. I enjoyed this and found it sustained in and of itself. Though to be fair it did feel like it should have been the first issue of the ongoing thats coming in a month or so. Oh and doesn't old man Constantine have a look of Bacchus about him!

James Bond 12 end this series and story perfectly fine.

Book of the haul though was Second Coming 4 - which is just brilliant, hilarious wonderful fun. Just genuinely the perfect balance of humour used to explore some very big themes. Genius.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 04 November, 2019, 06:28:52 AM
I have to be honest, one of my 'guilty pleasures' is the x titles.  Hickman's reboot has really left me cold though.  There are some interesting ideas but his characterisation stinks.  it might work with something like Avengers / New Avengers where the characters generally don't have any depth to them or are borderline pathological anyway.  Once up a time the characters of the x titles had some depth to them (okay, about thirty odd years ago ...)

You are right about being thrown in to a much larger world.  The relaunched titles all spin out of the recent House of X / Powers of X mini-series that establishes a lot of the utterly revamped landscape.  It's a bit like what Disney have done with Star Wars (bugger, worms everywhere!), taken all of what someone thinks are the cool bits, turned the characters into cardboard cutouts and tried to make it look as visually impressive as possible in the hopes that no one will notice that there is no heart to it anymore ...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 04 November, 2019, 06:37:49 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 November, 2019, 09:41:01 PM
I felt as if I was being immersed into a world that was much larger than that which I was reading and left a stranger looking in.

The X-Men have just undergone a massive relaunch and change to their status quo, at the hands of Jonathan Hickman and his House of X / Powers of X comics, so it's not surprising you're a little at sea. The X-Men have united with their mutant / pro-mutant foes, live on the island-nation of Krakoa (whose sovereignty is vouchsafed by the supply of powerful mutant medicines to human nations who play ball) and are all now functionally immortal, their personalities recorded on Cerebro, and their bodies reconstructed by a combination of mutant powers. As for Pyro - he died of the Legacy Virus in 2001. Recently, another pyrokinetic mutant took the name, but is notable only as being Iceman's boyfriend (and student! Duty of care, Bobby?)

As for Marauders itself - it was ok. Duggan's all right at character moments and writing inventive fights, but not so strong on bigger picture stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Dandontdare on 04 November, 2019, 05:21:33 PM
I recently read a summary of this whole new X-world and thanked my lucky stars that I used the end of the marvel universe a few years ago to break my addiction to these convoluted continuity tie-ins. AFAIC, the marvel universe I followed was destroyed, and I don't have the interest or energy to invest myself in a new one.

I now spend a fraction of what I used to on Marvel stuff, just picking up the occasional series or standalone if they interest me - I bought the first Dr Strange volume; Secret Empire; a couple of the 'new' civil war books (as that was my favourite of the previous tie-in events); and I'm following Immortal Hulk ('cos it's Al and it's awesome). In the past I'd be buying multiple avengers and X-titles just to keep up with what the hell is happening.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: rogue69 on 04 November, 2019, 08:53:08 PM
Just noticed one of the names on the whiteboard in the hospital in the Hellblazer Special  is a Proff M. Molcher (D.N.R)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 04 November, 2019, 09:11:39 PM
Quote from: rogue69 on 04 November, 2019, 08:53:08 PM
Just noticed one of the names on the whiteboard in the hospital in the Hellblazer Special  is a Proff M. Molcher (D.N.R)

And some Welsh bloke, too.

(https://i.imgur.com/0djG6FM.png?1)


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 November, 2019, 09:12:29 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 04 November, 2019, 05:21:33 PM
I recently read a summary of this whole new X-world and thanked my lucky stars that I used the end of the marvel universe a few years ago to break my addiction to these convoluted continuity tie-ins. AFAIC, the marvel universe I followed was destroyed, and I don't have the interest or energy to invest myself in a new one.

Yeah I was just really curious as to how anyone title would read in isolation, as an interesting comic in its own right. The comics I've enjoyed from Marvel of late have been very successful on that front. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Immortal Hulk, and the all too short Cyclops. So I was really curious to see if I could do that with a 'bigger' title. Too early to tell one way or another yet.

Thanks for the catch up folks. Hopefully I won't need any of that for one of the titles I'm experimenting with at least. Lets see how it goes. Fun to find out either way.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 05 November, 2019, 09:17:46 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 November, 2019, 09:41:01 PM
Similar to that the idea of Si Spurrier on Hellblazer - One Shot has pulled me back for peak at that part of the DC Universe and I thought this was all the more successful. I enjoyed this and found it sustained in and of itself. Though to be fair it did feel like it should have been the first issue of the ongoing thats coming in a month or so. Oh and doesn't old man Constantine have a look of Bacchus about him!
Oh. I just assumed this was the first issue of the new series and waited for the trade. Might go back and grab it tonight.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 05 November, 2019, 10:01:34 AM
I was actually going to ask if anyone was reading the X-Men comics since Hickman took over.
Watching from the sidelines was interesting.
Enough water has passed under the bridge between my break-up with Marvel comics (just after "A Vs X") and now to considerably dilute any investment I once had with the characters, so initially I thought a series / concept reformatting with a solid writer was a good idea - one that may actually lead to a pick-up out of curiosity.
Then I saw the HOX / POX structure (and price) and was immediately put off.
Didn't help that the artists were practically unknown to me - signalling, to my mind, that this wasn't getting the investment it should have with one or two 'superstar' artists assigned (to at least the mini series re-set).
So I didn't bother.

Then the reviews (and anecdotal chat with the guys at Big Bang Comics) came in for the first few issues, and I admit I felt a pang of remorse - jeez, could they really have pulled it off?
I was on holiday in Galway in August and popped into a comic shop. I had the first few issues of HOX / POX in my hands, but just before checking out put them back on the shelf.
Something held me back from diving back in to that wonderful world created by Claremont et al.

I've since read a few more reviews and think I made the right call.
Two key thoughts:
1) This isn't the X-Men. I don't think the X-Men comic I want to read will ever exist again. And that's ok.
2) Marvel, in typical Marvel fashion, just couldn't help themselves with releasing a flood of spin-off titles with lower tier creative teams. A real turn off for all but the most die-hard of wealthy fools.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Greg M. on 05 November, 2019, 12:35:04 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 05 November, 2019, 10:01:34 AMA real turn off for all but the most die-hard of wealthy fools.

Guilty as charged on the counts of foolishness and die-hardism, but not the wealth.

I'll be buying the first issue of all the titles in the new X line, to see how they work out. HoxPox has proved... interesting. It must be the first time there's been a cohesive, line-wide approach since the Morrison era, and whilst I'm no special fan of Hickman, and am unconvinced by his characterisation, I'm cautiously willing to give it all a chance. Whether I'll like where it's going, I don't know, but I am at least convinced it's going somewhere, which is a novelty for the franchise.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 06 November, 2019, 09:53:59 PM
Crazy stacked week for me this week...

Getting...

2000 AD 2156
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 01
INFERIOR FIVE 03
NO ONE LEFT TO FIGHT 05
COPRA 02
JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE - PART 4 VOL 03
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - URBAN LEGENDS 18

It's great having an on-going Legion title again, and even though I'm not a big Bendis fan his enthusiasm seems real enough.

Finding out Inferior Five has been cut from 12 issues to 6 has got me right pissed off. Giffen and Lemire's are killing it.

Copra is another barn burner. If you're at all a fan of mid 80s DC the better parts of early Image, or just like crazy action Copra is for you.

Haven't read the rest, but Jojo should be it's usual trip, and No One Left To Fight has been one of my top mini-series of this year, sad to see it end.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 November, 2019, 06:18:16 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 06 November, 2019, 09:53:59 PM
Finding out Inferior Five has been cut from 12 issues to 6 has got me right pissed off. Giffen and Lemire's are killing it.

Oh no I hadn't heard that, really enjoying the series. Where did you read this?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 07 November, 2019, 06:22:10 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 07 November, 2019, 06:18:16 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 06 November, 2019, 09:53:59 PM
Finding out Inferior Five has been cut from 12 issues to 6 has got me right pissed off. Giffen and Lemire's are killing it.

Oh no I hadn't heard that, really enjoying the series. Where did you read this?

The cover of issue 3 says 6 issue limited series. After the first 2 said 12. DC has offered no explanation yet.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 07 November, 2019, 06:54:58 PM

Only picked up Undiscovered Country and Strange Skies over East Berlin this week, both good stuff, but the UC get a bit silly at the end after a great start :-X

(https://cdn1us.denofgeek.com/sites/denofgeekus/files/styles/main_wide/public/2019/07/the-undiscovered-country.jpg?itok=yxCF0Fn5)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 10 November, 2019, 04:38:52 PM
I'm still not sure if I'm enjoying Harleen or not. It's yet another retread of the "Harley and the Joker first meet" story but there's something about it that makes me believe it might be going into more original territory. Maybe give it one more issue...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Frank on 16 November, 2019, 10:23:47 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/fOKk8SH.jpg?2)

Garth Ennis is writing a new comic - and it's not the kind of Garth Ennis comic where anyone gets anything up their arse, so everyone can relax and enjoy the storytelling!

And that's all there is to enjoy. No subtext*, no themes, no continuity wrangling or character development. This is a linear tale of a mass murderer who decides to murder someone and murders a series of people in an attempt to discover the identity of the person he's decided to murder.

The premise is simple**, but the pleasure here is the same satisfaction as admiring the formal perfection of Ikea furniture*** As a girly man who's never used a rocket launcher or punched anyone in the throat, I've no way of knowing whether Ennis is researching all this or making shit up then taking the rest of the day off to watch Columbo repeats, but he writes Rampage Procedural very well.

The technical glossary and sardonic narrative voice have their own poetry and aesthetic appeal, even if Ennis is probably borrowing them from another author I've never read. Which makes me think I'd probably have enjoyed his Dredd much more if I hadn't read the TB Grover stories that inspired him. I don't like the art, but this is worth overcoming my general dissatisfaction with monthly comics.


* I mean, it's there if you're desperate for it, in the implicit comparison drawn between the way organised criminals conceal their ill-gotten gains by buying apartment blocks nobody will ever occupy in Manhattan and the way the global super-rich do exactly the same, but you have to stand on a chair and get on your tip-toes to reach for that one.

** So simple I'm sure it's probably been done before: [spoiler]someone, or, I assume, an organisation using The Punisher's M.O in their own activities, meaning the targets of their violence assume Frank Castle was responsible and focus their revenge efforts on him instead of their real attacker(s)[/spoiler].

*** The one in the store, not the wobbly monstrosity you sweat and puff over at home, which never quite embodies the clean lines and modernity of the demonstration model that made you buy it, convincing you think the treacherous Swedes have proper versions they put in stores, constructed by master craftsmen, and boggy Airfix kits they actually sell to punters.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 16 November, 2019, 01:41:07 PM
Quote from: Frank on 16 November, 2019, 10:23:47 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/fOKk8SH.jpg?2)

Garth Ennis is writing a new comic - and it's not the kind of Garth Ennis comic where anyone gets anything up their arse, so everyone can relax and enjoy the storytelling!

And that's all there is to enjoy. No subtext*, no themes, no continuity wrangling or character development. This is a linear tale of a mass murderer who decides to murder someone and murders a series of people in an attempt to discover the identity of the person he's decided to murder.

The premise is simple**, but the pleasure here is the same satisfaction as admiring the formal perfection of Ikea furniture*** As a girly man who's never used a rocket launcher or punched anyone in the throat, I've no way of knowing whether Ennis is researching all this or making shit up then taking the rest of the day off to watch Columbo repeats, but he writes Rampage Procedural very well.

The technical glossary and sardonic narrative voice have their own poetry and aesthetic appeal, even if Ennis is probably borrowing them from another author I've never read. Which makes me think I'd probably have enjoyed his Dredd much more if I hadn't read the TB Grover stories that inspired him. I don't like the art, but this is worth overcoming my general dissatisfaction with monthly comics.


* I mean, it's there if you're desperate for it, in the implicit comparison drawn between the way organised criminals conceal their ill-gotten gains by buying apartment blocks nobody will ever occupy in Manhattan and the way the global super-rich do exactly the same, but you have to stand on a chair and get on your tip-toes to reach for that one.

** So simple I'm sure it's probably been done before: [spoiler]someone, or, I assume, an organisation using The Punisher's M.O in their own activities, meaning the targets of their violence assume Frank Castle was responsible and focus their revenge efforts on him instead of their real attacker(s)[/spoiler].

*** The one in the store, not the wobbly monstrosity you sweat and puff over at home, which never quite embodies the clean lines and modernity of the demonstration model that made you buy it, convincing you think the treacherous Swedes have proper versions they put in stores, constructed by master craftsmen, and boggy Airfix kits they actually sell to punters.


oh, saw that but never realised it was Ennis, will pick that up on my next sweep by FP, this week only picked up Trees which is extremely lightweight for the £ = page count.

Nice story and art but better to tradewait  these i think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 November, 2019, 09:12:23 PM
Well my experiment into trying to treat Marvel and DC comics as I would Image and Dark Horse - etc - comics is faring about as well as could be expected. I'm trying to approach them as stand alone stories with interesting themes or creative teams in the hope that I can get stories that will stop run over 6 issues as creators can't live off their creator owned work.

The trouble is the titles I'm trying aren't that good. I'm sure the good ones are out there but they aren't grabbing my attention so I'm not finding that.

Case in point New Mutants 1 - its not a bad comic its just kinda there. The art by Rod Reis is wonderful and to be honest the main reason tried this one over the numerous others it might have been. That and its kids in space which was kinda a neat theme. It kinda fails on both counts. The art is wonderful as said, Reis' Sienkiewicz style is just great but feels really out of place for the light bouncy tone of this tale. The story is kinda kids in space but lack the fun space pirate vibe of Cyclops from a few years ago. The Starjammers coming across as twats and the main driver for the series trying to catch up with Cannonball having absolutely no sense of adventure and excitment about it.

Agents of Wakanda 3 also fails in the reasons I'm trying this one. This one I go cos it seemed to have two of my all time fav characters Wasp and Ka-Zar... neither appear at all this time! The story and art are just so average and I have enough more than average superhero comics to last me this lifetime that I don't need more.

History of the Marvel Universe 5 at least does what it says on the tin and I enjoyed this for that as I have the rest of the series. Mind this summary of Marvel 2000s (plus I think?) reminds me quite why I've lost interest. Its just lurch from Earth shattering event Earth shattering event.

At least Immortal Hulk 26 is simply magnificent. A new storyline fresh and alertly introducing new readers and old to what's what in a tight gripping read.

Over at DC we get the utterly competant Lois Lane 5 this one I suspect will be served well by a re-read. Hence I'm sticking with it when I might have dropped it in terms of month to month enjoyment.

As the Adventurer pointed out Inferior Five 3 marks another failing the belief that DC or Marvel will be anymore reliable in getting nice decent runs out as this great series is cut in half. Such a shame.

So we are left to the 'indies' for the great stuff. Justice League and Black Hammer 5 allows Jeff Lemire to once again show why superheroes done without restraint are glorious vehicles for story. And while Copra 2 annoyed me again as the start feeling dropped in and lost still at the start as I tried to remember the poorly introduced scenario and characters from last time I once again found myself utterly engrossed by the end and willing to make the effort to hang in.

Which brings us to Grendel Devil's Odyssey 2 which gets book of the haul (probably only cos I decided I won't to comment on Immortal Hulk 26 up whitter as that's as good, if not even better than this comic... maybe) its quite brilliant. As Matt 'The Other' Wagner does a Firekind on us. In other words a wonderful examination of the ecology of an alien species intermixed with a gripping adventure.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 18 November, 2019, 12:16:26 AM
Have you read the previous Copra series? Because if not, you really really should. Especially if you're finding jumping straight in engrossing enough to stick with it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 November, 2019, 06:11:04 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 18 November, 2019, 12:16:26 AM
Have you read the previous Copra series? Because if not, you really really should. Especially if you're finding jumping straight in engrossing enough to stick with it.

I've got it charging up my read pile. I picked them all up digitally.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: GordyM on 19 November, 2019, 04:08:47 PM
Dear God Gillen and Hans' Die is good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 December, 2019, 09:26:01 PM
Well normally I come on here and extoll how wonderful my comics are... this time ... not so much.

I've been experimenting with trying some new Marvel of late and frankly most of it sucks - well the stuff I've picked anyway. After reading New Mutants 2 + 3 and Maruaders 2 + 3 my attempt to play in the X-world for the first time in years is on its knees. For some reason I'm giving these titles an extra issue each. Heavens knows why they feel so.... superfluous and have no real substance. Just like Agents of Wakanda 4, which see this one gone. We'll hear no more of Marvel until the end of this post for a series of a very different quality.

There much more but not a lot of it quite hits the spot alas.

The Weather Man Vol. 2 5 is good ... I think but this series needs a re-read now with the gaps between issues.

Inferior 5 - 4 makes me worry. I think this will be served well when its done but I worry that the individual issues are losing their cohesion.

Lois Lane 6 tells us Lois' reaction to her father's death ... in something or other, breaking this series stride somewhat. At least Jimmy Olsen 5 keeps this series marvelous mapcap adventure going strong.

Copra 3 continues to pull me in.

Lazarus - Risen 4 continues this series indulgent pace with style.

Some new series. Si Spurrier's Hellblazer 1 provides a hard edged start to this apparently grimmy take on our John. Didn't blow me away but we'll see.

Question - The deaths of Vic Sage 1 is an intriguing start. I was so excited by the package over-sized and lush art by Denys Cowan inked by the mighty Sienkiewicz makes it feel special alongside other American comics.... well until you compare it to an average copy of 2000ad and then you realise how lucky we've been for over 40 years. Still this was a good start.

Second Coming 5 is just superb as this series has been throughout.

The cast and scope of Ragnarok 3 seems to stretch this series scope a little as things explode and monster plot.

The Goon 7 even with filll in art by the excellent Brett Parson is fantastic.

Books of this over-sized haul are no doubt the opposite end of the Marvel scale Immortal Hulk 27 and 28. Just brilliant. This series has taken a further step up since the shift in issue 25 and its getting better and better. A re-read of the earlier stuff is in order... one day.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 January, 2020, 05:40:01 PM
History of the Marvel Universe 6 sets out almost perfectly why I'm dropping two titles after this haul. Its a great read but sets out what my issues are with Marvel (and I'd assume DC but I've not tried the experiment with DC I just tried with Marvel) these days. The last issue in this fun recap of the entirity of Marvel history, covers events after I stopped reading Marvel regularly - Original Sin (I had to look that up) to date with a fun smattering of future stuff cleverly weaved into the bookending pieces to leave them suitably vague to allow wiggle room. Anyway almost all of it is Original Sin to date, so the last 6ish years and its just one convoluted sounding event lurching into another.

Read in a well crafted piece like this, the almost incomprehensible blather this becomes really works - but doesn't make me want to read any of the stories here as it all sounds like such utter nonsense. I'm sure much of it isn't, but it doesn't draw me in, in fact it  builds barriers.

Now this leads nicely to the 2 books I'm dropping. As I've discussed here I've tried to reaccess a couple of mainstream titles - partly in an attempt to not become that person that used to drive me batty by saying 'I can't read Marvel / DC as they make no sense to me any more and its all so impenetrable." ... the trouble is I seem not to be able to read... well you get the idea.

I picked a couple of interesting sounding X-books to try, coming off the whatever event just finsihed, figuring these would be good entry points and since I had no connection with X-characters for years and years I could approach them (almost) entirely fresh and open minded and just enjoy comics by what I'd assume are some of the best creators out there, with an open mind untethered by expectation or character biase...

... they were a bit rubbish... well that's not fair. They just didn't engage me and neither New Mutants 4 or Marauders 4 have convinced me to save these titles from the chop. They didn't provide me enough as a new reader to either:

1) Give me an easy entry point. I kept getting pulled out the stories wondering about bits I wasn't getting or character relationships that weren't presented well enough for me to run with.

2) Give me enough enthusisam to do the minimal work required to find out what I needed to know.

Now compare this to Copra which had rather thrown the new reader (me) in with its new series over at Image. Now Copra failed wholeheartedly on 1, BUT has succeeded on 2 meaning that I'm finding the faults from failing with 1 almost work it its favour as because of 2 I'm intrigued by the things I don't get and want to know more, which involved either closer reading of the issue at hand, some backgriund reading - or as in this case - picking it up as I go along as I've got the back issues from some digital sale or other and they have been working their way up my reading list over the last couple of years (still some way to go but we'll get there).

Anyway fair to say that I'm not letting this experience dampened me entirely, after all its a small sample - although I've had a very similar experience with Black Panther and Agents of Wakanda at the same time - but they were just quite dull comics not told very well. What it does mean is I'll be more careful about what I pick up and it will be driven, for a wee bit at least, by creator choice rather than just gambling and plucking things at semi random. So next up on the - lets pock by nose back into the mainstream - is Al Ewings' Guardians of the Galaxy coming soon. And you can read all about that experiment here folks.

Anyway that was all much more long winded that I'd expected so lets rattle through the rest of my haul. Oh and speaking of pocking my nose back into the the mainstream Hellblazer 2 a seeming safe bet with Si Spurrier at the helm, hasn't quite convinced me yet. Its all suitably grim and gritty, tough and tetchy but is that enough? There's loads of Hellblazer comics like that so let's see how this one moves over the next couple of issues.

A much safer bet in a superhero title is the latest entry into Jeff Lemire's Black Hammer universe (I leave Pete Doherty out of that as I don't know how much, if anything, he has to do with these wider Universe titles) with an very well crafted Punisher modern age Batman hybrid in Skulldigger 1. Its a wonderfully fresh and nostaglic take on this type of 80/90 tough chap.

Book of the haul though is Jimmy Olsen 6. Why isn't this book infuriating? Month on month it drops pieces of a much larger whole into place while clearly keeping much in reserve for its remaining 6 issues. So we don't really know what's going on we're having the story rolled out in interesting style in front of us.

This is therefore the kinda comic I'd normally say would be well served by re-read when its done... and while it almost certainly will be its just so charming and this well balanced dark take on the light hearted follies of Jimmy's comic past that its irresistable at times, like this issue. I loved the cheeky charm it used to disguise the otherwise brutal beating of Jimmy and its effects on him as he sits looking suitable rocked and shocked in the back of a taxi, as the normally dependable Batman just shrugs and says sorry scamper as I can't help you with this one. Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 January, 2020, 09:32:09 PM
Another issue of Marauders (5) snuck into my haul this time. It has all the same problems I've mentioned before so I'll move quickly on.

Another experiment this month as well. I'm trying a couple of the Joe Hill 'Hill House' comics from DC. Daphne Byrne 1, Laura Marks a writer whose work I don't know turns in a solid horror story but the magnificent Kelley Jones gets every drop of potential out of it to make moments truly chilling. Interesting start.

Lois Lane 7 is so solidly Greg Rucka. I'm not loving this but will see it through I guess.

Immortal Hulk 29 sees Al Ewing continue this comics fine current form. I'm not as sold on Joe Bennett as some, he's fine don't get me wrong but having seen what Kelley Jones does with a horror comic you have to wonder what he's do with this comic!

There's nothing to wonder about with Grendel - Devil's Odyssey 3 Matt Wagner is a master and turns in a wonderful second phase to this story as Prime lands on a ice world and gets a warm reception that quickly cools. The back story ensures this moves to new interesting places as well as the central story. Wagner just balances things perfectly.

This might well of been comic of the haul had it not been for Michel Fiffe (both his first and last name seem to be missing a letter!) bringing me what I'd been asking for in Copra 4. Things settle down, and in that the new reader (me) gets to breathe and  really engage with the characters. Okay there are moments when the expostion feels a little forced but this one lands and I feel primed and ready for the next seeming epic story. Now that looks New Godstastic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: dweezil2 on 14 January, 2020, 07:33:22 PM
Punisher: Soviet #3 was every bit as good as the previous two and we're getting to the meat of the story now, figuratively and literally.

Frank Castle really seems to bring out the best in our ex-droid Garth Ennis and his continued strong writing and the fantastic art makes this an essential read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2020, 09:41:44 PM
Well if last time was a bit mah - this haul is golden, well most of it.

Spurrioso's Hellblazer 3 is so solidly John Constantine, not so much a bad thing but I keep wanting it to surprise me. Still we'll see how we go.

The Weather man 6 see the second book of this series end. Its pretty good but the whole thing needs a re-read before the third and final arc.

Immortal Hulk 30 and Jimmy Olsen 7 are great additions to these great series.

I love a western and Jeff Lemire (in a Lemire Power hour (tm) Space Spinner 2000) with Deny Cown and Bill Sienkiewicz take The Question 2 to firmly classic western territory. This therefore works for me. Second part of the power hour, Skulldigger 2 is a fantastic second part of Black Hammer does Punisher via Batman Year One. Its superb stuff.

Before we get to a trio of quite brilliant first parts we have a quite brilliant final part as Seconding Coming 6 brings the first adventures of Superman Sunstar and Jesus to its brilliant conclusion. Luckily the brilliant Mark Russell will be bringing us back for more. Brilliant.

So what stops this brilliant finale from being book of the haul. Is it Protector 1. Nah hah, I mean its good with a really fresh and thrilling take on the cliche Canadian meets Far Eastern (or is it South Sea Island) post apocolypalic future world. Damn this throws you in with a real drive and purpose.

Is it Usagi Yojimbo - Colour Classics 1 - nah hah, well why I choice this colourising (controversial of course) of this classic series escapes me. I did however (well I have some digital stories flying up my reading list) and I'm so glad I did. If this origin story is anything like the rest I'm going to enjoy finally catching onto this one.

Is it the janitor - could be...

...but its not its Al Ewings Guardians of the Galaxy 1. I have no real interest in this title, but Al Ewing made me give it a try and I'm damned glad it did. This is a magnificent start. Its pulse pounding cosmic superhero nonsense at its very best as a selection of folks half of whom I don't really know clash with some re-imagined Greek Gods gone bad... why you need to re-imagine them to do that escapes me, but fuck it it works. And that ending is so cool. Highest recommendation.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Rately on 03 February, 2020, 02:36:53 PM
The quality of Al Ewing's output is astounding.

I would be pushed to have read a better, more surprising and interesting book than The Immortal Hulk in recent years.

Now a Guardians Of The Galaxy book? Have to fire up the old Comixology.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 15 February, 2020, 03:19:19 PM
Comic Books sales, according to DTT.


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Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 February, 2020, 09:59:48 PM
Well for whatever reason this haul has a bunch of first issues and I have to say all of them really hit the spot and serve their purpose as firsts. Embroiling me into their world's, intriguing me with their characters and effectively setting up situations I want to learn more about. Its interesting but my recent flirtation with trying a few random Marvel times from the newly relaunched X-range just failed to do this - though fair to say a couple of Marvel comics have been fine and specifically Al Ewing's Guardians of the Galaxy which I'll return to later.

So a massive well done to:

Michael Avon Oeming's The After Realm 1 - who knew I needed another Ragnarok story in my life.

Spurrioso's Alienated 1 a teen aged Resident Alien? Lovely art by Chris Wildgoose  too.

The Man who F#&%ed up time 1 John  Layman's play on that old Future Shock staple of screwing the time stream with lovely art by Karl Mostert.

Plunge 1 Joe Hill blasting out the block and then steady drawing us into a really creepy ending. With lovely art by Stuart Immonen.

Backtrack 1 deal with the Devil meets Mad Max via ... some genra classic about being lost in time that I can't pull out my ass right now. With some lovely art (if at times a little inconsistent) by Jake Elphick. Man the lettering is good though by someone called Jim Campwell or some such.

We get anoteher 1 but this one doesn't count as its a one shot the slightly needless The Immortal Hulk - Great Power 1. I learnt nothing really about Immortal Hulk, nothing about Spidey and while this was fun it felt like an exercise in milking the cash cow.

So the trick is for all of these ongoing 1s is taking those characters and sustaining them into their second and subsequent issues. And I got two 2s in this haul as well.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 remains pretty good. Doesn't quite hold up the excellence of the first issue as it throws so much at us - still entirely entertaining. Daphne Byrne 2 is all the more successful, building delightfully in what we got the first time, developing character wonderfully and in the issue itself building to a truly creepy ending. Fantastic stuff.

Only one 3 in Skulldigger 3 another truly magnificent entry into Jeff Lemire's Black Hammer world as this series really catches fire. One #5 in Copra 5 as Michel Fiffe is setting up his next big story and man if this is set up I can't want until he really gets going!

For whatever reason I also have a bunch of #8s, I wish I could drag out some significent we can learn from #8 but I can't so I'll just mention that Lois Lane 8 continues to be okay, JImmy Olsen 8 is a magnificent blend of the zany from the old comic with a nice dark undertone. The Goon 8 end the current storyline with typical brutal nonsense, nonsense fun.

In the world of modern comics we also a vertiable veteran in Immortal Hulk 31 - what comic gets to #31 these days - well one this good I guess and long may it continue.

So comic of the haul why all those #1s deserve it as a job lot. It was a delight to have so many great new and diverse stories to engage me. It was like a 2000ad launch Prog it was so good!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 February, 2020, 09:33:13 PM
Microhaul this time as I popped to pick up Previews.

Protector 2 is a perfectly servicable comic the trouble is I didn't remember enough of the specifics form issue one to really have a clue. Its me not the comic but this one needs a re-read already. Fun though this was.

The simply story in Usagi Yojimbo 2 (Colour Classics - sorry!) means I'm well on board with this still. Great comic.

But not as great as Hellblazer 4 which is quite, quite brilliant. This felt exactly like the John Constantine comic I wanted from Si Spurrioso but the first story didn't deliver. Let's see where this goes but the first episode was hilarious with a fantastically grim and chilling undercurrent. Of and the art by Matias Bergara was devine.

and that's all folks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: karlos on 13 March, 2020, 02:08:24 PM
Decorum #1 - stonking.

The Cimmerian: Queen of the Black Coast #1 - new Conan but not from Marvel.  Good stuff, especially if you're a Conan fan who isn't digging the current Marvel stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 March, 2020, 07:20:44 AM
Well this could be the last time I do one of these for a while. My Local Nerd Shop has closed - I mean its closed until all this is over - come on people get some perspective where am I meant to do my panic shopping now?... What... that was meant to be for food and cleaning products....

....damnit I got that panic buying all wrong...

...Anyway there was a bountiful haul in my last visit.

Sometime you can tell how good an issue one has been by how much you remember when you read issue two. So on that basis alone Backtrack 2 tells us that 1 was a success and two is likewise. The art has some wobbly moments but this car race through time for the devil (?) has many raw and simple thrill. Alienated 2 tells us less postive things as I didn't really remember the characters distinctly reading this and it was doing the with great power comes great responsibility thing which we've seen before. Things is I think this will offer more in re-read and I think there's much more in Alienated than my tired surface reading was bringing out. Plunge 2 took me a while to get back into the swing of but once there this was HORROR, just well constructed HORROR. Finally for the number 2s The man who f#£%ed up time 2 takes the simple Future Shock premise of play with a simple thing in the past and you will change everything and runs with it with such fun gusto that the fact that its utterly original washes over you and you wonder why no one has made a 6 issue mini out of the idea rather than a 6 panel thrill before.

So how will my new number ones fare when I eventually get their number 2s. Well one suspects Strange Adventures 1 will do pretty well. I heard and read that this is all so referencial to whats going on in Tom Kings career and life and reaction to his (military? past) but since I pay non where near as much attention to such things these days who cares its a great read as Adam Stranges heroic exploits are called into doubt on a wonderfully realised book tour. X-Ray Robot 1 will be remembered very fondly as all you need to know is the title really. The Allreds doing mad science, robots and wobbly intertime schnanigans - I mean whats not to love. Join the future 1 leaves me a little worried. Now I don't know where this will go as its theme may be a bit shakey. The premise that the organised future of big govenment protecting its people and doing all they can to scrap up those who refuse to get on board reeks if libiterianism and simpler time, making a villian of progress, science and advancement... hmmm... the worry is its very well done and I loved it.... so shaky politics be damned (and possibly wrong) this was a great fun read.

Speaking of good HORROR (well I was a few paragraph ago I was anyway) that's exactly what Daphne Byrne 4 is Sam Keith's glorious gothic art perfectly complimenting Laura Marks creepy chiller. Al Ewing's (and others of course) Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is good but its no Immortal Hulk yet. Mind since we have a fine Immortal Hulk 32 already that's no bad thing I guess. This series is begging for a re-read.... if only I had some time at home or something.... oh hold on....

Lois Lane 9 is dry and gritty Jimmy Olsen 9 is fun and pithy. Grendel - Devil's Odyssey 4 is a little pedestrian to be honest, when compared to the glorious Matt Wagner's output of late. Ragnarok 4 is delightful.... well grimmy glorious and the conversation between the warrior turned wolves and the rip into Thor is an absolute trimuph. Walt Simonson has already done his defining work for many, they should read this and re-evaluate!

Book of the haul however goes to none Eric Powell The Goon 4 much to my surprise. I LOVE Eric Powell and was a little concerned when he was stepping aside to let Roger Langridge and Mile Norton take over for a bit to allow him time to work on other things and get ahead. The thing is Roger Langridge gets to The Goon so well and its hilarious, really funny. And while Mike Norton's art is clearly not as good as Powell's its still pretty damned good. What a lovely surprising piece this was.

So that's it folks for a while as we enter a horrifying new comic free landscape (for me at least - hopefully you folks in digital new comics land can keep us all entertained ... for now) stay safe and remember a 3 year long to read list needs working over in times of need.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Rately on 11 April, 2020, 10:04:39 AM
Immortal Hulk 33.

Wow. Finally got caught up and not disappointed in the slightest, as Al Ewing and Joe Bennett and the whole team have delivered more chaos and carnage, and utterly jaw dropping body horror.

I rarely dip into comics for anything other than Saga, 2000AD and anything by Frank Quitely, but I'm glad I gave this a chance as it is quietly becoming probably the best mainstream book I've read in quite some time.

Al Ewing is putting together a book that is always surprising, unsettling and full of great ideas. The art is gorgeous, and the guest art by the likes of Nick Pitarra is dropped in without the book losing any cohesiveness.

Just lovely, glorious, widescreen comic brilliance.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 June, 2020, 01:55:34 PM
Well pleased to say I've had to dig this one out of hibenation (not quite a necropost yet) as I went into twon today cos MY LCS is open and I've picked up a haul. Yep a pretty substancial one (and I added a Cinebook album in there for good measure).

Got 17 comics to wade, through. A couple of couples of Previews to trawl and we're back up to date. Luckily I was paying forward while they've been closed so wasn't hit with a big bill either.

Chuffed to be back in the game... now if only I could remember anything about these chuffing series!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 June, 2020, 09:15:26 PM
Well here we are again. Did you miss me?

I sure as hell missed you ... well I say you... and don't get me wrong it is lovely having you around and all but well...

...you know its really the comics don't you...

...I mean nothing against you or anything, its just those comics...

...and when you've been apart so long its important to see just how strong your relationship is. Can you slip straight back into things as if you've never been away? Or is it an uphill struggle to get back onto the same page. So from the must awkward of reunions to the joyous falling back into each others arms and getting locked back into a passionate embrace as if we'd never parted, lets see how these beauties fare.

Lois Lane 10 and 11 - by 11 I was pretty much up to speed and it was okay. Just not sure I'm in a rush to find out if this comic has the depths it thinks it does

Protector 3 - its interesting and is probably fun but I was lost and I have to admit in part I blame it on the art not the gap. Re-read needed and will get to it at some point.

Hellblazer 5 and 6 - I want to love this comic and the art in issue 5 is sublime but I'm not quite feeling why this stand out as a great tale of Great Britain - I will be re-reading and am quite looking forward to it, but as much in hope as anything.

Copra 6 - Its very dynamic and all but an all silent, all splash page special needs a little more to it to make it work and not feel like an indulgence. Still back up materials was good.

Plunge 3 - Not really sure at all what's going on here but it was interesting and this one will get re-read with gusto.

Jimmy Olsen 10 - The mystery is revealed and this one is so much fun even if I can't quite remember all the parts I don't really mind.

Alienated 3 - well in this case the break has done us good. I'm seeing this one with fresh eyes and any re-read will be relished to  see what I was missing before.

Immortal Hulk 33 (750) - who knows (or cares) how Marvel are scoring this one but another celebration issue and this one has much to celebrate. I'm going to re-read this but that will be to dewell and find deeper understanding appreciation.

Daphne Byrne 4 -  Pulls you straight back in, is as creepy as all hell and will be re-read through half closed fingers.

Lazarus Risen 4 - This comic trains you to get used to the breaks with its quarterly schedule but unlike on Lois on Forever Greg Rucka knows how to tell the tale in single, all be it luxurious chunks. Its part of a whole and yet beautifully self contained.

Ragnarok - The breaking of Helheim 5 - you could be utterly lost and still happily whallow in Walt Simonson's art and storytelling. The man's a true craftsman.

Billionaire Island 1 - would be book of the haul but it has the advantage of being a first issue. But man what a first issue. Mark Russell is very possibly the sharpest comic book writer there is these days. This is brilliant as we are introduced to worlds, characters, made to care about what's going on, and all with more knowing pokes at us and the world than you could shake, well Loads O Money at. The only thing that's wrong with this comic is it doesn't smell as nice as some of the others. Its a bit pungent.

Usagi Yojimbo Colour Classics 3 - I'm sure that puriests will curse the colour, but as this is my first Yojimbo and cool with it and when comics are told this cleanly, this grippingly and this well who would care anyway.

The Goon 10 - get book of the Haul even though its not Eric Powell. Roger Langridge and Mike Norton do perfect The Goon. Its funny, glorious on the eye and just grabs you. If its this good when Eric Powell is away, imagine what it will be like when he's back!

And so are we. Its good ain't it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 25 June, 2020, 11:07:57 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 23 June, 2020, 09:15:26 PM

...and when you've been apart so long its important to see just how strong your relationship is. Can you slip straight back into things as if you've never been away? Or is it an uphill struggle to get back onto the same page. So from the must awkward of reunions to the joyous falling back into each others arms and getting locked back into a passionate embrace as if we'd never parted, lets see how these beauties fare.

Plunge 3 - Not really sure at all what's going on here but it was interesting and this one will get re-read with gusto.

Daphne Byrne 4 -  Pulls you straight back in, is as creepy as all hell and will be re-read through half closed fingers.


As with most of ye, I have (had) a huge reading pile, so barely noticed any effect from the pandemic shut down.
I've been collecting all of the 'Hill House' books, and generally enjoying 'em.
Top tier are The Dollhouse Family and Basketful of heads (both just recently completed).
I'd rate Daphne Byrne too - suiting the artistic talents of Kelly Jones like a glove, but can't really get into Low Low Woods or Plunge.
The two page back-up strip in every issue is great, but maybe hindered by an unwieldy cast.

Great art throughout mind, and all titles would likely appeal to 2000AD readers.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 June, 2020, 11:57:59 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 25 June, 2020, 11:07:57 AM

I've been collecting all of the 'Hill House' book...
The two page back-up strip in every issue is great, but maybe hindered by an unwieldy cast.


I was wonderign about that as it looks really good and love Dan McDaid's art but only getting a couple of books I've not read it. I'm hoping it gets pulled together as a one off or similar at some point as would defo pick it up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 26 June, 2020, 01:00:39 PM
Had a really nice pull this week. Due to the pandemic, I get my books a week later where I live. Can't complain, I'm just happy that my LCS is doing fine.

Strange Adventures #2 serves mostly as an introduction to Mister Terrific into the story. The story itself doesn't move much, but it makes for an interesting addition. I've never read Michael Holt before outside Final Crisis and Futures end. I mostly remember he had an interesting design in those, but in this story he's also shaping up as an interesting character to go up against the book's "T. E. Lawrence with a jetpack" Adam Strange. Also a character I ve not seen much of, but this book really got me hooked.

The Green Latern Season 2 #4 I've had a blast reading this, but this issue has me scratching my head. I'm not sure what it's about really. Hal fighting giant yellow and plastic prehistoric men over some sort of toy deal. They mention a thing towards the end, so I imagine I might have to reread the series to figure it out. Still fun. Amazingly weird.

The Question: Death of Vic Sage #3 Victor goes from wild west to being a PI. All of it is still a mystery. Just as good as issue #1-2. The Question is a very interesting character both morally and visually. Just wish the story would pop a bit more. Hoping #4 is more of a stand out. Some wild twist :)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 July, 2020, 12:11:12 PM
Getting my head back into regular comics is proving difficult if this haul is anything to go by. Some of my regulars fare better than others but other all it'll be interesting to see the impact on how I comsume comics develops over the coming months.

Firstly I find myself in utter agreement with Apestife about two comics and so being a lazy old goat...

Quote from: Apestrife on 26 June, 2020, 01:00:39 PM

Strange Adventures #2 serves mostly as an introduction to Mister Terrific into the story. The story itself doesn't move much, but it makes for an interesting addition. I've never read Michael Holt before outside Final Crisis and Futures end. I mostly remember he had an interesting design in those, but in this story he's also shaping up as an interesting character to go up against the book's "T. E. Lawrence with a jetpack" Adam Strange. Also a character I ve not seen much of, but this book really got me hooked.

The Question: Death of Vic Sage #3 Victor goes from wild west to being a PI. All of it is still a mystery. Just as good as issue #1-2. The Question is a very interesting character both morally and visually. Just wish the story would pop a bit more. Hoping #4 is more of a stand out. Some wild twist :)

Yep and yep

Three comics I'm just going to have to re-read when the series is done. Plunge 4, Protector 4 and Backtrack 4 all have lost me a little, Backtrack not helped by the fact that its being issued out of sequence due to... pandemic...

Immortal Hulk 34 serves as a character piece on The Leader and I just didn't get my head into it.

Hellblazer 7 sees Spurrioso ably abetted by Aaron Campbell continue to explore modern Britain. I think this will be a fascinatating read when the run is done and this is a suitably grim opening to a look at fishing in the UK but also working class perspective on Europe.

Comics that pull you in much better as The man who f&%ked up time 3, with John Layman and Karl Mostert throwing you into a world of time warped confusion really helping that comic.  Jimmy Olsen 11 is likewise helped by being a web of vignettes still and hectic fun.

The Goddamned: Virgin Brides 1 see Jason Aaron and R.M. Guera beautifully realising a brute and ugly world.

It took me a good 10-15 pages to get my head back into After Realm 2 but Michael Avon Oeming is such a consumate storyteller by the end I was fully engaged. This will of course be helped by the fact that this is planned to be a Quarterly comic anyway. Serving big chunks of an on going narrative spaced out anyway ever 3 months or so.

The books of the haul are without doubt Daphne Byrne 5 Laura Marks using Kelley Jones darkly poetic art to maximum effect to create a wonderfully creepy atmosphere. In That Texas Blood 1 Chris Condon and Jacob 'son of Sean' Phillips draw a perfectly crafted introduction to a sleepy American town in... well Texas and start to underscore the darks under currents that run deep in the town we are shown. This one has massive potential to be absolutely superb after this fantastic opener.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 July, 2020, 12:19:33 PM
In an effort to support my local shop I've set up a standing order, rather than my usual method of random buys from whatever looks decent on the shelves.

There's only a couple of titles on there at the moment (Hellblazer and Strange Adventures, I'll probably add Immortal Hulk), so I need to find some new ones. How does everyone find what to read? Is Previews still a thing?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 July, 2020, 03:16:00 PM
Good man - setting up a standing order is defo the way to go for comic shops at the moment.

Yeah I still get Previews every month. There's less in it as both DC and Marvel do their own thing now but I get those given to me as well. The only thing I feel bad about getting Previews is its such a lump of dead tree! I mean its hundreds of pages long. That said even though I'd never think about ordering 99.9% of the stuff in there I do really enjoy looking through every month and marveling at what a wonderful amount of tat there is out there.

It also means I don't miss stuff I otherwise used to.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 27 July, 2020, 03:12:26 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 21 July, 2020, 12:19:33 PM
In an effort to support my local shop I've set up a standing order, rather than my usual method of random buys from whatever looks decent on the shelves.


If your LCS supports the ComicHub App / website, I would definitely recommend trying it.
You can preview / pre-order comics up to three months in advance of release, with several filtering options to hand.

My own LCS, the superb Big Bang Comics in Dublin, has been using it for a year or two now, and I have to admit it is really efficient.
You can even pre-pay for comics held aside, taking the sting out of a big financial hit (every 4-6 weeks in my case).

For more short term perusal of upcoming releases, the Midtown Comics website provides full details of forthcoming comics every Wednesday evening, one week in advance of release.

My only issue at the moment relates to upcoming comic book releases in general.
I will be finishing runs on Joe Hill's "Hill House" imprint, Christopher Priest's Vampirella run and Walt Simonson's current Ragnarok run shortly.
There is nothing else on the horizon I am remotely interested in, especially from the big two.
Been meaning to get back into books a bit more, so The Pile will live on of course.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 27 July, 2020, 03:21:41 PM
Addendum: Also reading Simon Furman's Transformers '84 at the moment.
The first issue was great.

They kept Swoop's original name - Divebomb.  :'(
80's feels.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 27 July, 2020, 03:49:17 PM
ComicHub looks great, but it's unfortunately not available at my local shop (or anywhere else in Scotland, by the looks of things). I'll mention it next time I'm in, but they appear to currently operate using an elaborate system of post-it notes, a ratty diary and scribbles on paper bags. It seems to work better than you'd expect.

I've added Daredevil, Immortal Hulk and Dr Strange: Surgeon Supreme to the list.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 July, 2020, 09:39:34 PM
Let's cut to the chase I'm not enjoying having new monthly comic as much as I thought I would on their return. Maybe its a bit like Nu52 accelerated. I crashed into that full of excitment and anticipation but found it fueled change in my buying habits rather than re-enforcing what I thought I wanted. This lead to a very positive change and maybe the break during lockdown has done likewise. Not that all my comics are bad, far, far from it. Just I seem to savour them less and the weaker ones really irk me now.

So what are those weaker ones? Well

Guardians of the Galaxy 4 - just not buying into this title at all and its cut. Such a shame as Al Ewing is such a strong writer... but maybe... well see below...

Alienated 4 speaking of strong writers not gelling with me this one should have been a power house. I mean it pulled no punches just for whatever reason the punches didn't connect with me. Might need to re-read this one as I suspect it was me bunching off it rather than it being a bad comic.

Strange Adventures 3. Loved the first issue, was left cold by the second and this one only had moments. What am I missing here?

Join the Future 2 and 3 - so was worried about the statement being made here and this book is becoming a little riddled in cliche but for some reason I'm enjoying its simple charms ... which makes me feel a little uncomfortable and I wonder if it is going to stretch in an interesting direction or I just want it to so I'm seeing potential where there isn't any?

Immortal Hulk 35 is not a bad comic. I've just stopped enjoying this series as much as I want to. I think I need to re-read to get the full effect, but 35 issues in (with 15 more to go apparently) when will I find the time. Not sure if its lost direction or I'm just not looking at this right.

It certianly wasn't all bad mind far from it.

Backtrack 3 sees this simple pleasure well back on track after reading 4 out of sync. Its nowt special but its good solid fun and I want to read 4 again now.

Usagi Yojimbo Colour Classic 4 didn't grab me as much as previous issues but that didn't make it anything else that a great comic.

Similarly The Goon 11 wasn't the best in this run by Langridge and Norton but that's still good comics.

All the fours as The man who f%^&*ed up time 4 wins the battle of the 4th issues. Such an old concept breathed such fresh and fun life. Man changes past and feels the consequences. 2000ad has done it so many time in 4 or 5 pages (or less) we're on issue 4 here and Layman and Mostert are still keeping it fun and fresh and not stretched beyond what it needs to be at all.

Then we get some final issue Lois Lane 12 ... well I trust it will read better in re-read as Greg Rucka is good at this kinda thing. We'll leave it there.

Jimmy Olsen 12 does it really well the first time AND I still want to go back and read it again. This one has been a real winner and I can't wait to piece it all together one day soon(ish)

Final issue of the haul though goes to Daphne Byrne 6. CREEPY and HORRIBLE as all fuck. Wow Marks and Jones land it with a fantastic chilling end and that final page splash yuck on so many levels.

If I've not enjoyed this haul as much as I should (for all the great stuff in the latter half) there is one thing I will say a haul with two Mark Russell comics can't be anything other than fun. So we have two books of the haul as Billionaire Island 2 and 3 comfortably reveal Mr Russell to be the best writer working in America comics today. Smart, funny, terrifying and relentlessly entertaining. If you haven't jumped onboard the love craft to Mark R|ussell's fun island of comics you are not as good a person as me and should be ashamed of yourself.

Improve yourself and buy his comics.

I'm off to buy a load of Cinebooks...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 29 July, 2020, 12:01:22 PM
You're right about Mark Russell. His Snagglepuss book is one of the best comics I've read in the past couple of years. The whole Dynamite situation is a shame, as his Red Sonja was daft fun but will now be brought to a premature end.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 August, 2020, 09:22:03 PM
Well two books in my latest haul I've so lost I need to read. Protector 5 which marks the end of the series so will immediately go onto my re-read list and Plunge 5 which has one more issue to go before it joins it. I think both of pretty good... but time will tell.

Another drops off the pull list Al Ewing's Guardians of the Galaxy 5 ends my patience with this time which just isn't working for me.

Elsewhere Strange Adventure 4 is doing okay. This hasn't quite gelled with me yet but it looks great and I'll see it through and see how it reads when done I guess.

The Goddamned - Virgn Brides 2 is as gritty and hard as the rest of this series has been to the point where it shouldn't work. But somehow it really does and there's a perverse... well charm behind it all... well charm isn't the right word... evil enchantment???

That Texas Blood 2 introduce a key character I think as we get some one return to town as the death of his brother is investigated. Intriguing. 

Hellblazer 8 ends a truly horrific story of abuse of 'loved ones' and the sea. It really klicked this series with me.

Backtrack 5 this mini arch has been a little weak and the art by Jake Elphick a little unclear in its storytelling but this one has plenty of rope.

Book of the haul however is not in doubt as Walt Simonson's latest arc ends with Ragnarok 6 - this is masterful and while we'll wait for what comes next it will be so worth it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 17 August, 2020, 08:47:37 AM
I enjoyed GOTG #5. Not the strongest issue, but it still has some good moments. Ewing shows his flair for over-the-top dialogue with the Prince of Power.

Dr Strange: Surgeon Supreme #6 brings Mark Waid and Kev Walker's first story arc to a satisfying conclusion and drops hints for future plots and developments. Until you get to the last page, which is a note from Waid and Walker. Marvel have cancelled this after 6 issues. Why didn't they give it a chance? Very disappointing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 19 August, 2020, 01:11:33 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 28 July, 2020, 09:39:34 PM

Final issue of the haul though goes to Daphne Byrne 6. CREEPY and HORRIBLE as all fuck. Wow Marks and Jones land it with a fantastic chilling end and that final page splash yuck on so many levels.


I read that last night and quite enjoyed it too.
A strong horror series overall, but maybe stretched a bit thin over 6 issues?
Wouldn't be impossible to squeeze it into a 6 page Terror Tale, but any excuse for 120 pages of macabre Kelly Jones artwork must be condoned.
That said, I would be inclined to read more comic work from Laura Marks in the future - Daphne Byrne was a pretty solid medium debut.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 August, 2020, 02:19:23 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 19 August, 2020, 01:11:33 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 28 July, 2020, 09:39:34 PM

Final issue of the haul though goes to Daphne Byrne 6. CREEPY and HORRIBLE as all fuck. Wow Marks and Jones land it with a fantastic chilling end and that final page splash yuck on so many levels.


I read that last night and quite enjoyed it too.
A strong horror series overall, but maybe stretched a bit thin over 6 issues?
Wouldn't be impossible to squeeze it into a 6 page Terror Tale, but any excuse for 120 pages of macabre Kelly Jones artwork must be condoned.
That said, I would be inclined to read more comic work from Laura Marks in the future - Daphne Byrne was a pretty solid medium debut.

I thought they used the space well. I agree the core tale could have been done much quicker but spread over 6 issues I thought it did a good job of slow tension build. Added to the atmophere... and as you say lush Kelley Jones art to carry it doesn't harm anyone!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 September, 2020, 09:21:29 PM
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY .... MONTH... SUMMER... whatever

Well I picked up three wonderful FCBD issues I've talked about the 2000ad issue elsewhere but two otehr winners where had. Usagi Yojimbo was a great piece of marketing, throwing up a story where our long earred hero is throwen into a stumper and imagines a young version of himself. Playing to the two audiences of FCBD the regular comic book aging grump like myself and the young bucks we drag along. I hope there's some spares when I pop back to my LCS so I can get one for the boy as I'm thinking he might like Yojimbo?

Hillbilly - The Lizard of Rusty Creek Cave is just a standard Hillbilly issue FOR FREE. Now its also important to mention that Standard by Eric Powell the creator here is BLOODY AMAZING. This is one of the best comic series of recent years, this is a good issue of that series AND its free... what's not to love? Get one.

On comics regular paid for haul lets put a value statement on them all.

Plunge 6 - don't know as I need to re-read this (its already on my spreadsheet) so I'll tell you in about 3 1/2 years!

Alienated 5 - I enjoyed this issue a lot and it pulled me back into the story again. But need to go back to re-read to get its true value. £1.50 (but stock possibly raising)

The Immortal Hulk 36 - this comic is about as hot as they come at the moment BUT I'm not loving it and if I'm honest I might have lost grip of its aims. Again this series needs a re-read but we're 36 issues into a 50 issue (we believe) run so that'll have to wait. £1.75.

Judge Dredd - False Witness 2  did enjoy this as much as the previous opener but its got me coming back so - £2.00.

The man who f&^ked up time 5
ends the series well. A Future Shock stretched entertainingly to 5 issues not 5 pages, but stretched £2.50

I hate the progress is evil underlying theme of Join the Future 4 but I enjoyed the comic so I need to get over the fact I'm stuck my head up my ass with this one and can't just enjoy a good tale... except I can £3.15

Usagi Yojimbo - Colour Classics 6 new to Usagi I don't care that this is coloured where it doesn't need to be I love this as an introduction to our rabbit warrior. Priceless for the lesson.

That Texas Blood 3 this was a movie idea apparently. The pacing shows that I guess it takes it time. I say let it, its superb. £5

The Question - The Deaths of Vic Sage 4 Ended this series well - with ideas worn openly and easily it worked really well and has made me want to return to the series to find the the links and ideas running through. That doubles its value to £6 ... which might be about cover price for this lovely package.

Hellblazer 9 - am I being sentimental as we now know this series is going at 12 (campaigns not withstanding) but this is the best of the series so far. Its fantastic and while again the themes and ideas are clear and transparent that doesn't devalue them and this is a beaut £5

Billionaire Island 4 + 5. Brillionaire Island more like. Again transparent themes but so fantastically presented and sharply funny it not only made me not care it actually made me feel smarter just by reading it. Christ Mark Russell is probably my favourite comic witer not called Dabnett right now and this is possibly his best yet. And yes I'm going for the obvious ending here these are worth £500,000,000.... but since there's two of them....



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: IndigoPrime on 01 September, 2020, 10:03:53 PM
Mini-IP doesn't seem keen on giving me my FCBD Usagi back. Oh well—she's enjoying it. (She also really liked Lumberjanes—of which I have several volumes on the iPad. Hmmm. She's not going near my Usagi HC limiteds, mind.)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 September, 2020, 10:15:08 PM
Quote from: IndigoPrime on 01 September, 2020, 10:03:53 PM
Mini-IP doesn't seem keen on giving me my FCBD Usagi back. Oh well—she's enjoying it. (She also really liked Lumberjanes—of which I have several volumes on the iPad. Hmmm. She's not going near my Usagi HC limiteds, mind.)

Yeah reading the two Yojimbo comics I began to wonder if this is the gateway drug I need to get the boy child to move from The Phoenix to a more action based menu... not that I want him to move away from The Phoenix I just have a LOAD of other comics I want to move him onto.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 04 September, 2020, 07:57:51 PM
GOTG #6 has them going to Gosnell's Bar, a nice little 2000AD reference.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 06 September, 2020, 03:52:34 PM
Hellblazer: Rise and Fall book 1. DC might be inexplicably cancelling the acclaimed Spurrier written Hellblazer, but they're also putting out this limited series written by Tom Taylor. It's in an oversized edition (about the size of a Megazine) with impeccable production quality. This is a nice thing. The story is very firmly old-school Hellblazer and would have been very at home in the Ennis run. This is very obviously not in the same continuity at the Spurrier series. For a start, Constantine seems about 30 years younger. The art by Darick Robertson is just on the right side of cartooney. It's a good start, even if it leans a bit heavily on Constantine's guilt, a subject that has been done to death. Looking forward to the rest of it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 September, 2020, 09:26:11 AM
Small haul, small haul, what cha gonna do.

Couple of FCBD comics Tom Scioli's Jack Kirby - The Epic Life of the King of Comics essentially does a Ed Piskor on Jack Kirby, which is no bad thing in this extended preview.

We are Humanoids has Mark Waid and Stephane Roux adding a short to The Incal... why... well I dunno.

Elsewhere in a small haul Strange Adventures 5 see the series continue to intrigue and infuriate in almost equal measure. Things move on but I don't feel like I've learnt anything more.

Backtrack 6 its just a cool car race throuhg time. If that works for you then you will like this as its nowt more. I'm a simple soul and I like this.

Usagi Yojimbo - Colour Classics 7 I've loved these and can't wait to get to the digital collections I have for this series.

Join the Future 5 - okay okay I was being a numbnut. I mean the whole progress stamping on freedom thing is really annoying. Scientific progress is good and collective support and responsibility over libertarianism is good BUT get over yourself Taylor this is just a western and replace the whole world chewing matches with a railroad and we've no different. Therefore the fact I love this is no mystery as its just a nice western. Ends in an odd(ish) place a little to clearly setting up a potential sequel. One I would buy.

We Only Find Them When They're Dead 1 - Wow what are Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo doing with this everyday tale of space folks craving up the bodies of giant dead space Gods... creating book of the haul is what. Mindboggling brilliance.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 14 September, 2020, 12:59:21 PM
The question: death of vic sage #4 Liked some ideas and the art, but overall I found it to be quite shallow. But then ive only read a couple stories with him in it. 52, DKSA, Pax Americana. Idk, perhaps it reads better if youve read ONeils run on the character?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 September, 2020, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 13 September, 2020, 09:26:11 AM
Elsewhere in a small haul Strange Adventures 5 see the series continue to intrigue and infuriate in almost equal measure. Things move on but I don't feel like I've learnt anything more.

I don't think this is going to match Mister Miracle or The Vision, but I'm still optimistic this story is going to develop in interesting and unexpected ways (beyond the obvious war crimes/Strange as dupe angles).

They don't need to jumble the timeline as much, though. Or they need to do it better.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 21 September, 2020, 02:28:20 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 21 September, 2020, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 13 September, 2020, 09:26:11 AM
Elsewhere in a small haul Strange Adventures 5 see the series continue to intrigue and infuriate in almost equal measure. Things move on but I don't feel like I've learnt anything more.

I don't think this is going to match Mister Miracle or The Vision, but I'm still optimistic this story is going to develop in interesting and unexpected ways (beyond the obvious war crimes/Strange as dupe angles).

They don't need to jumble the timeline as much, though. Or they need to do it better.

I struggled with Mister Miracle is just felt mew the whole time. The later part of the story was much better but again this could have been told in a max of about 2 - 3 issues (very similar to his Heroes in Crisis overlong and just not getting to the point). I can always recommend Alan Moore's Future Shocks too the American comics writers on howto write a story under 5 pages.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 September, 2020, 10:40:07 PM
Love um when they're small but perfectly formed.

Well ok Immortal Hulk 37 while having moments of brilliance also illustrates I'm not keeping up with this. There's so much here and I wanting to go back and read it all from the beginning to pull it all together. But we have another year(ish?) to go and then the wait in the re-read pile. Still I'll stick with it for the moments and plan ahead for bigger things (I assume).

After Realm 3 is interesting to contrast with Walt Simonson's Ragnorak the other post fall of the Gods comic I read these days. They play it very differently and I love the way the 'real world' and gaming break through the barriers here, where Simonson's epic feels more closely bound with the mythos. But the common thread is great stories told by masters of their craft.

Skulldigger 4 I mean this must be good, its been month since I read issue 3 pre lockdown but this one I slipped back into with no friction and engaged right away. Samshing stuff in its evokcation of the grim and gritty side of the Black Hammer universe.

The Goddamned 3 speaking of GRIM and GRITTY Jez this takes it to the max, but its really rather good. As snakes tempt our run aways and its made quite clear that temptation may bring things into question but brute violence is the answer in this old testament world.

Book of the Haul however of course goes to Billionaire Island 6 which sees Mark Russell and Steve Pugh's glorious satire to a happy end... well happy except it quite clearly and with wonderful humour and grace makes it absolutely clear how fucked we are as a race!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 September, 2020, 10:52:59 PM
Should also mention I picked up 'Concrete Surfer' and and adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's 'Slaughter House 5'. Both will have to wait for a read on the 'Spreadsheet of waiting to be read' and I have to be honest both don't fair as well as Rok of the Gods on the ol' smell test (the first test for any trade / graphic novel. Both having that slightly to petroleum smell going on.

Still Concrete Surfer looks amazing the energy in the cover image seeming to translate in Christine Ellingham's interior art. Looking forward to this.

As I am Slaugher House 5, though this one a little more nervously. Kurt Vonnegut is my favourite author and the book is superb, so I'm not sure what a comic will add to things? I don't know either writer Ryan North or Artist Albert Montey's work. Though a quick read of the introduction gave me hope this will be well done and looks to be superb.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Rately on 28 September, 2020, 10:37:30 AM
Picked up Southern Bastards trades on Comixology.

Wow. Just fantastic art, a compelling story and great characters. I'm not particularly familiar with Jason Aarons, though i have enjoyed the first volume of Scalped, and plan on picking up more, seeing as he seems to be more of a writer of Superhero comics, which I've very little interest in nowadays. His dialogue, the set-up of the sucker-punch at end of the first trade. Just great, great stuff with kinetic, visceral and vivid coloured, popping, violence. Jason Latour does amazing work.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 29 September, 2020, 03:15:33 PM
Southern Bastards is absolutely outstanding. One of the best comics I've read in the last few years.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Rately on 29 September, 2020, 03:21:51 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 29 September, 2020, 03:15:33 PM
Southern Bastards is absolutely outstanding. One of the best comics I've read in the last few years.

Finished the second volume. Lovely stuff.

The way the story is building up, even though this volume is mostly prequel work, is brilliant, and there are dark times ahead for all involved. The Jason Latour art just gets better and better, and the sheer emotion he draws from every face is just brilliant.

So far, this would make an absolutely killer TV show. Get David Morse in as Earl Tubb!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Apestrife on 15 October, 2020, 05:43:15 PM
Rorschach #1 by Tom King and Jorge Fornes Cool setup, but Idk. Didn't interest me as much as I thought it would. For one thing, alot of the characters are never called by their name. I would'v liked that since there's a murder mystery going on. Think I'll trade wait for this one.

Green lantern season 2 #8 by Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp Some sort of cosmic war is going. Anti matter laterns. Scrambled backwards talk. Not 100% on what's going on, but it's good fun.

Strange adventures #6 by Tom King, Mitch Gerads and Evan Shaner Continues the slow build, but I like it. Mister Terrific grills Alanna during a walk in the cold, and there's more on what happened during the war on Rann. Gerads art is on fire in this issue.

Moonshine #21 by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso  The current arc has dragged a little, but I think this issue made things interesting again. Witty dialouge and some cool developments. Just wish I'd find the werewolf stuff more interesting.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 October, 2020, 05:32:45 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 15 October, 2020, 05:43:15 PM
Strange adventures #6 by Tom King, Mitch Gerads and Evan Shaner[/b] Continues the slow build, but I like it. Mister Terrific grills Alanna during a walk in the cold, and there's more on what happened during the war on Rann. Gerads art is on fire in this issue.

Yeah except I'm not sure I like it. I'm finding this a little indulgent. Slow burn I'm fine with, but what are we getting in exchange. The character work isn't really doing anything, the mystery and tension is established. Even the shocking ending has been slow burned to death so its impact is reduced. Mind as you say the art is spot on.

Elsewhere in my latest haul we get an example of slow burn don perfectly as That Texas Blood 4 moves at a snails pace, nothing really happens. A lift to the airport, a car is hired, rooms are explored, bad feelings spoil teas and drinks are had. This quiet time though is used to explore the impact of a brothers death, the fear of losing touch with someone you love and to let us dewell with the folks we are visiting. Excellant stuff.

As is Alienated 6. I've run hot and cold on this series but a super ending means I can't wait to revisit to see if I was being unfair on those down bits.

Speaking of Spurrioso endings (Alienated is by Spurrioso) Hellblazer 10 sets up his ending on this series too and man does it seem like its going to be a doozy. As guilt chases John again and those competing for his soul when it guilt free play some harsh cards. Brilliant.

Backtrack 7 is solidly entertaining.

As I think is Immortal Hulk 38 but another reveal in a hellish landscape feels a little like this series is chasing its tail a bit. I think this needs a re-read through when its done as I'm losing it a little. Which is thrown particularly into view by a superb cash cow one shot Immortal Hulk - The Threshing Place by Jeff Lemire and Del Mundo. Man this different, fresh take works wonderfully and shows how spicing things up and moving the tone a little can have great reward.

Al Ewing though shows what he's all about with the first of two sublime issue 2s with We only find them when they're dead 2. Okay the art can be a little murky cos of all the shiny but its very atmospheric and the story and characters are developing wonderfully.

Batman n The Maxx 4 could have been book of the haul but its been so long coming I've lost the plot. Mind given the wonderful mindscapes The maxx takes you down i imagine I'd still be a little lost with a re-read, but in a more reasured way!

The Goon 4 ends this brisk and hilarious beer fueled fill-in arc well. Its just it feels so like its finishing everything off so efficently  it lack a sense of the anarchic fun this story has had to date.

And thus leaves our other brilliant number 2 to book of the haul. It too has been a long time coming as X-Ray Robot 2 finally arrive but Mike Allred shows what a master craftsman he is, as he makes this mind bending issue work perfectly on its own. Drag us wondefully up to speed and it looks stunning of course. Wow that's the way to have the second issue fill a gap of months!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 19 October, 2020, 08:24:08 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 18 October, 2020, 05:32:45 PM
Batman n The Maxx 4 could have been book of the haul but its been so long coming I've lost the plot. Mind given the wonderful mindscapes The maxx takes you down i imagine I'd still be a little lost with a re-read, but in a more reasured way!

Two years since issue 3 was released.
Very few comic creators would get a pass for that, but we're talking Sam Keith here.

I also didn't bother with a re-read of the previous issues, but it's the usual beautiful nonsense.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 October, 2020, 09:12:37 PM
Small haul, bit alas they often are these days.

Immortal Hulk 39 to be honest there's time when the body horror just starts to blurh. I need to revisit this run now for sure.

Skulldigger 5 takes a dark trip to set up its finale. Great comic but only the second best Black Hammer comic this month!

Next couple are pretty unsubtle to say the least, but not the less enjoyable for it. Hellblazer 11 continues this series wearing it politics in its sleeves theme even more clearly than before. Its not really surprising with a Hellblazer comic but it can be a little Millsian in getting its message across, however much a approve of the message. The Scumbag 1 takes the idea of fate throwing loser into a position of responsiblity and turns it up to 11. I mean its entirely cliche but other amps things with such relish I found it impossible not to be washed along with the whole thing.

Best comics of the haul. Colenel Weird - Cosmagog 1 looks astonishing and lays bare the foundation of a tale that allow insight into the cosmic lost wonder that is Colenel Weird. The fact that its set up, so clearly set up is what stops it getting book of the haul. That honour goes to X-Ray Robot 3 done with it set up and also relishing its cliche alternate realities road trip the Allred's handle things with such charm and confidence its impossible not to be utterly impressed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 October, 2020, 05:30:12 AM
I'm so happy this thread still gets regular use. Sorry for not contributing much to it any more. Despite me reading more comics then ever lately. I wonder if it has the most views of any single thread on the form.  300k+ seems like a lot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 October, 2020, 06:54:52 AM
Yeah I've always been grateful that you started this thread Adventurer. Its one of my absolute favourites  on my favourite site. I do sometime worry that I use it in a way other than it was intended but I've found having somewhere to almost journal my comic reading really fun. I love it when it pops ups and folks leave thoughts and recommendations on what they are reading and have discovered loads of comics because of it.

So thanks for starting the thread!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 30 October, 2020, 07:10:37 AM
I like Black Hammer (the main series) but I have never read any of the spin-offs. Are they any good since Comixology has a sale on them? If so, which spin-off is worthwhile getting?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 October, 2020, 07:16:46 AM
I'd suggest they are well worth a look. I've enjoyed them all and they create a real sense of universe and a solid world in which the main story takes place. They are also great stories in their own right as well. I'll not pull out favourites as each has a clear and identifiable parallel within mainstream comics and as such if you want to cherry pick I'd suggest going for the titles that have clear links to comics you might have read from DC (or Marvel I guess).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 30 October, 2020, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: broodblik on 30 October, 2020, 07:10:37 AM
I like Black Hammer (the main series) but I have never read any of the spin-offs. Are they any good since Comixology has a sale on them? If so, which spin-off is worthwhile getting?

They are all good, but Doctor Star is on a whole other level.

I also like Quantum Age a lot, but that's because I'm a big Legion of Super-Heroes fan
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Rately on 30 October, 2020, 02:11:51 PM
David Rubin drew an issue of Black Hammer, i think the main series, and it was just phenomenal. Mind you, Dean Ormston's art is gorgeous, and so clear and dramatic, that i had to Google to make sure it was the same fella who was working on 2000AD when i was a youngster.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 30 October, 2020, 02:34:20 PM
I got Doctor Star, Quantum Age and Sherlock Frankenstein. The art of Black Hammer '45 is not my taste.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 31 October, 2020, 03:37:06 AM
Black Hammer '45 is a fascinating book.  A weird war story of fine caliber. Kindt's a unique artist (and writer), I like 'im.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 December, 2020, 09:54:29 PM
A host first issues and last issues in this haul of post lockdown wonders. As is often the case after a bit of a break where things starts is so much easier than catching up with where things have lead.

Usagi Yojimbo - The Wander's Road 1 feels like a slight story but it reads perfectly as Yojimbo climbs a ladder, annoys a butcher and meets his tokage.

Happy Hour 1 I mean this is the highest of high concept pieces by Milligan and Mike Montenat (who I know from somewhere but I can't remember where???). A world where you are forced to be happy for the good of all. Its a fairly clear metaphor and one I worry will stretch to breaking point. But as starters go it works. Speaking of high cocept and stretching to breaking point I detour from my issue 1 as I do wonder about Scumbag 2 . Its a fun read with fine art but I think it might get grating if there's not a change in quite how scumy the titular Scumbag is... but if he isn't the whole reason for the comic goes - its going to be a tricky balance to keep this book good.

Barbalien 1 - from the World of Black Hammer focus on another titular character and does it very well as Barbalien upsets folks both at home and as a cop in his new home. Fantastic start, lets see how we get on.  Another detour as speaking of The world of Black Hammer Colonel Weird - Cosmagog keeps up its excellent start by very much sticking to what worked in the first issue.

Backtrack 8 is solid - I'm sure I've dropped books I've enjoyed more but something about the simple pleasure of throwing and interesting(ish) cast around history in a wacky race just make sit easy to carry on with this one. Its also easy to carry on with We only find them when they're dead 3, though sometimes Simone Di Meo bright in your face art can be a little hard to read. Immortal Hulk 40 sees another issue, another introduction and the book not really feeling like its pushing things anymore. I mean I'm forty issues in to what is meant to be a 50 issue run I'm going to see this out but its lost its way a bit for me this one.

That Texas Blood 5 tells a simple story very well. a bloody Resident Alien (issue 1 of the new series I discuss elsewhere as it goes).

Then we have three endings that require a re-read of the series as a whole. X-Ray Robot has a cute cameo and is glorious but I need to go back to get the most out of this. Batman - The Maxx 5 ends this one in magnificently befuddling style as you'd expect. I'll read and end up just as befuddled and thinking this is just as magnificent no doubt. Hellblazer 12 end this series in such Hellblazer style, there moments of wonder but Jez do we know the cost is always more than the prize when it comes to Johnnies magic. Still it will be very cool to read this as one piece in the future.

Finally books of the haul. Well The Goddamned - The Virgin Brides turns this one on its head in a way I wasn't expecting at all. It looks simply incredible with R.M. Guera getting, somehow even better. i can't wait to see how this one finishes next time. BUT nothing tops Eric Powell on top form and in Ila Diabla 1 we have Eric Powell telling the various myths behind the title character and excitingly setting up a Graphic Novella featuring The Goon coming soon. This is superb comics and its about to get better.

I'm happy to be back at my nerd shop!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 06 December, 2020, 07:34:15 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 04 December, 2020, 09:54:29 PM
Happy Hour 1 I mean this is the highest of high concept pieces by Milligan and Mike Montenat (who I know from somewhere but I can't remember where???). A world where you are forced to be happy for the good of all. Its a fairly clear metaphor and one I worry will stretch to breaking point. But as starters go it works. Speaking of high cocept and stretching to breaking point

It's been a busy time for Pete Milligan fans lately but this one didn't do it for me at all. Seemed way too broad and the art was that unpleasant, overly referenced style. American Ronin (which I discovered on the same day but might already have been on #2) was much more my speed. It's very clear an extension or update of the ideas behind Milligan's run on Human Target but mixed up with contemporary technobabble and the corporate espionage stuff from The Names.

Tomorrow started earlier in the year on Berger Books. Not sure if logistics or the content (a global pandemic wiping out all the adults) got in the way but it disappeared after a couple of issues until a trade popped up last week. Read it tonight and it's a good setup (Lord of the Flies with extra post-Apocalyptic tribal gangs) but unfortunately, despite the author's best intentions, the main character's autism doesn't feel well handled.


Quote from: Colin YNWA on 04 December, 2020, 09:54:29 PM
Then we have three endings that require a re-read of the series as a whole. Hellblazer 12 end this series in such Hellblazer style, there moments of wonder but Jez do we know the cost is always more than the prize when it comes to Johnnies magic. Still it will be very cool to read this as one piece in the future.
Shouldn't have been surprised about how good a fit Spurrier was for Hellblazer but I've really enjoyed this series and looking forward to a reread. Probably not a shock that circulation has been low given some of the indignant rage directed at aspects of British politics which maybe aren't high on the agenda of the average comics reader,
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 07 December, 2020, 01:10:52 PM
I think the reason for Hellblazer sales being low, and certainly the reason I didn't pick it up until #3, was that the character has been really, really badly served in the last few years. There have been some truly dismal takes on poor old Constantine and I didn't trust DC to turn it around. It wasn't until it started being acclaimed that I picked it up.

The cancellation is hugely short-sighted and confirms everything I thought about how DC is being managed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 December, 2020, 07:39:09 AM
Its the final haul of the year
ding dong
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Let's start with Immortal Hulk 41 - I'm losing touch with why I used to like this series so much. What starts as an interesting Hulk vs Thing issue drifts into a slightly curious chat in a diner with The Thing's reasoning serving the plot not the character to my eye and then another hideous body horror exposed at the end... I need to re-read this.

Strange Adventures 7 is pretty good, nice turn of events... well not nice but interesting. This just feels indulgent and doesn't serve a monthly read well. How it reads as one we'll see, but suspect it will be served better.

Backtrack 9 we're heading to the finish line with much to do. Another to be reflected on when re-read.

We only find them when they're dead 4 still struggle at times with the clarity of the storytelling, but the idea is strong and its moving on well. Looking forward to how this one develops.

The rest are a joy. Second Coming - Only begotten son 1 - Mark Russell is very possibly the best comic writer around at the moment. There I've said it. The return of this Jesus meets superhero series for a second run is a delight and the opening death of 'Krypton' scene is just hilarious, really, really sharp and funny. Can't recommend folks jumping onboard with this one if they haven't already.

Barbalien - Red Planet 2 is fantastic - as all the Black Hammer series have been almost uniformly. This one examines intolerance and homophobia head on and the internal struggles that brings with it - oh and throws in a hulking martian assasin for good measure.

Happy Hour 2 - actually speaking of Mark Russell this reads like Pete Milligan doing a Mark Russell high concept series with the same rich, dark humour running through. I mean sure Milligan has been doing this for years, but this one in particular reminds me of my current favourite. I was wondering how well this would find room in the high concept to make a story, I should never have doubted Milligan and this is powerful, emotional stuff.

What more can be said about Resident Alien - Your rides here - 2 its another brilliant series of this series of minis and as life in Patience continues on its way, sinister movements in the night remind is there is more going on here.

That Texas Blood 6 ends the first arc of this series in fine style, as we learn more about our cast and where they are headed and what lead them there. It will be fascinating to see how this moves forward and what will bind this to future arcs as they come along.

Book of the haul - well when Eric Powell releases a prestige format (showing my age there!) story featuring The Goon and a band of misfits fighting a vampiric overlord in this normal exceptional style there can be little doubt that Lords of Misery was going to get this. You know I said Mark Russell is the best comic writer, well Eric Powell is probably the best comic creator at this time.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 26 March, 2021, 11:46:35 AM
Hello? This thread still exist? Colin...Adventurer...Anyone???

Had some rare non-Tharg related reads in my regular LCS delivery / potentially final Forbidden Planet UK delivery:

TMNT: The Last Ronin issue 2. Superb. As anyone who read the first issue is aware, there's only one aged and disconsolate Turtle left; [spoiler]Michelangelo[/spoiler]. This issue provides some flashback narrative, including the epic death of [spoiler]resident hothead Raphael[/spoiler]. Eastman himself delivers the compete artwork for a few pages too this time - always a pleasure.

BRZRKR issue 1. A much hyped release from Boom Studios, in collaboration with Cool Breeze over the Mountain. It was solid-ish. Great artwork, the old ultra-violence and an unfashionably straightforward premise. Enough potential to pre-order issue 2, but I am glad I didn't shell out big bucks for the crowd-funded version.

Spawn issue 315. Been getting this sporadically for over a year now. It's forgetful sci-fi horror, but the combination of a McFarlane cover, decent interior art and a €2.99 cover price means it's regularly just thrown into the online basket on a whim.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2021, 12:20:30 PM
Oh my heart fair sung when I saw this thread pop up. I've not been getting my comics delievered - my LCS has offered but I've gone for paying to keep things under control but not getting them to post as they will keep. When I'm back boy will there be a post, a mighty post.

But Link Prime thanks for keeping one of my favs alive.

Is BRZRKR the Keano comic - it did insane numbers on Kickstarter as I recall?

Oh and a $2.99 comic - wow - I almost want to buy Spawn just to salute that... almost...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 26 March, 2021, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2021, 12:20:30 PM
Is BRZRKR the Keano comic - it did insane numbers on Kickstarter as I recall?

I don't know what the split is between the Kickstarter orders and retail, but I believe BOOM have said #1 sold 600,000+
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 March, 2021, 11:23:46 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2021, 12:20:30 PM
thanks for keeping one of my favs alive.

One of mine too Colin.

Will add a couple more recent deliveries;

Ultramega issue 1. A friend who's recommendations I trust 100% pushed me to get this, and he's just dropped below the 98% threshold on Trustpilot. It was quite good - very fast paced, great artwork and a meaty read that felt more than it's 60 pages of no-advert heft. The overall concept didn't quite click for me however, and I won't be back for issue 2. If I see it going cheap as a trade or digitally at some time in the future I will defo pick it up though. It absolutely would appeal to 2000AD readers I will add.

Maiden issue 1. I'm a big fan of Bart Sears, going all the way back to his work for Valiant (Version 1) and his "Brutes and Babes" feature column in Wizard magazine. An extraordinary artist - and the good news is, he's as good as ever. This comic was co-written by (I assume) his wife Michelle, and the script is where the problems start and end. I had no idea - no idea - what was going on. So despite the lush artwork and lovely '2000AD size' printing, I won't be back for issue 2.

And that's my round-up for the foreseeable future - I am giving some new comics a try, but it is really hard to find something that appeals these days.
Seems that purchases of 70's / 80's / 90's back-issues and collections will pick up the slack of any comic related pocket money I've allocated myself.

Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 26 March, 2021, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2021, 12:20:30 PM
Is BRZRKR the Keano comic - it did insane numbers on Kickstarter as I recall?

I don't know what the split is between the Kickstarter orders and retail, but I believe BOOM have said #1 sold 600,000+

The Kickstarter is just related to collections of BRZRKR - the 'Floppy' issue 1 is a huge hit it seems.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 29 March, 2021, 11:29:08 AM
I had a pang of jealousy when I saw this thread. My local shop is not open and not doing collections. This is seriously straining my loyalty, as the alternative shop in town (which is perfectly nice, but not "my" shop) is doing prearranged collections.

It's made me realise how much pleasure I get from a simple weekly walk in to collect a bag of comics.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 March, 2021, 12:09:48 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 29 March, 2021, 11:29:08 AM
It's made me realise how much pleasure I get from a simple weekly walk in to collect a bag of comics.

It's still a minor and appreciable pleasure, but for me nothing can beat the late 80's / early 90's days of going for a weekly bus ride into Dublin city centre and the anticipatory 15 minute walk to Forbidden Planet on Dawson St.

There was a genuine buzz to that shop on a Saturday afternoon, and in the pre-internet days there were always surprises on the shelves.
The days when you'd have to pick your jaw up off the floor when you completely and accidentally came across things like Barry Windsor-Smith's Weapon X or The Killing Joke.

I've been Chasing Amy ever since.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 April, 2021, 03:21:16 PM
Well what does 4 a four month comic hau look like I hear you all cry. Well I popped into my LCS this afternoon for the first time in that long and got my comics which had been waiting for me. 43 comics (roughy only a quick count) now sit at my side waiting to be read ... this thread is going to come back and come back hard.

You have been warned!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 24 April, 2021, 08:55:42 PM
Before I get too far into my haul I've got a curious little warm up. 'Made of Steel.' by local Sheffield artist, Jim Coinnolly - who actually lives in Manchester these days but whose art is still seen around about our town quite a bit. Its a fun thing, supported by a Kickstarter - which I was oblivious too but stumbles across this in my LCS - and is a past. Firmly routed in Sheffield both in specifics but also in its straight forward tone and well worth a look if you stumble across it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 April, 2021, 09:06:46 PM
Post Lockdown Haul - Part 1

Well I'm going to need to break this down. So here are the first comics I've read - slow start today for all sorts of reasons.

Way of X 1 - Spurrier and Nightcrawler what's not to like huh... well the comic is dense and I was too tired to appreciate it. I need to do a re-read already - which I will.

HaHa 1 -3 - the advantage of this catching up is you get to read multiple issues of the same comic and I started with a news series of... one shot so negated that advantage. Still these three dark, super dark slices of life (and death) all performed under grease paint hit hard. Quite superb.

more tomorrow.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 April, 2021, 09:30:25 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 25 April, 2021, 09:06:46 PM

Way of X 1 - Spurrier and Nightcrawler what's not to like huh... well the comic is dense and I was too tired to appreciate it. I need to do a re-read already - which I will.

So I did and its really good, clever, smart with themes dripping from every inky line. The only risk it runs is not actually being fun. I mean its okay but I'm not sold just yet - however smart it is... for a better example see...

Post Lockdown Haul - Part 2

...we'll come to the better example in a second, couple more to dust off first.

Judge Dredd - False Witness 4 first part was good, second part poor, third part was good and... yep fourth and final part poor. Maybe this will be served better in a re-read, but there were bits here that really stuck in my throat. Shame at time this series was good.

Backtrack 10 - so needs a re-read. In the end I'd lost track and I've no idea if this was a satisfactory ending up I've enjoyed this series that run off the tracks so it'll get its re-read and I'll judge then.

The advantage of a 4 month lay-off from comics is most of what I read I'll not have the problems of those last two as I'll be getting a chunk of a series and be able to remember what happens issue to issue, or in the case of Superman Vs Imperious Lex 1-3 read the whole series in one go. Oh and remember what I was saying about Way of X being smart but niot sure its fun - well this one nails both - even if its pretty on the nose and comics best current writer* Mark Russell doesn't mess about in ripping into Trump and his supporters. With Steve Pugh on art its an absolute triumph and if anything is going to wrestle comic of the haul from this one its going to be a doozy!

More tomorrow.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 27 April, 2021, 12:10:15 PM
A bruised and grievously wounded Scotland is gradually emerging from lockdown. Yesterday "non-essential" retail opened. With child-like glee I skipped to my local comic shop to see what four months of accumulated orders would look like.

Except it was shut. With a sign saying "Open on Wednesday". What I said was unrepeatable on the forum.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2021, 12:17:15 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 27 April, 2021, 12:10:15 PM
A bruised and grievously wounded Scotland is gradually emerging from lockdown. Yesterday "non-essential" retail opened. With child-like glee I skipped to my local comic shop to see what four months of accumulated orders would look like.

Except it was shut. With a sign saying "Open on Wednesday". What I said was unrepeatable on the forum.

I feel your pain. But Wednesday will come and then you'll be able to share what that four months looks like. I was a little scared of mine!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 27 April, 2021, 12:52:18 PM
At the end of the day, I'm lucky that it my local shop is opening on Wednesday. I'm very grateful for that, whatever my frustrations.

The rest of the high street is devastated and I don't see a recovery in sight. Retail in Scotland is on its knees. Support your local shops, people!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2021, 01:27:31 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 27 April, 2021, 12:52:18 PM
The rest of the high street is devastated and I don't see a recovery in sight. Retail in Scotland is on its knees. Support your local shops, people!

Was chatting about this to my LCS folks when I went in. There are a swath of now empty shops in the main shopping street in Sheffield and many more in the immediate surrounding area (well and John Lewis as well but that's a whole other thing locally) and my LCS have long looked at opinions for moving to a more central location as the street they are on is quite out on a limb and pretty run down these days.

Alas options are still limited by the rents landlords are after which are prehibitively high. Apparently there's more money to be had converting the upper floors of shops into accommadation - though for the life of me I can't imagine anyone wanting to live on a dieing high street!

While towns and high streets are going to have to move to a more cultural / market aspect I guess (I mean that's a real guess based on what was written when John Lewis said they weren't reopening here) you will still have a place for specialist traders in a physical store - particularly local mainstays you'd think?

Or a I wrong there?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: I, Cosh on 27 April, 2021, 02:15:56 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2021, 01:27:31 PM
Alas options are still limited by the rents landlords are after which are prehibitively high. Apparently there's more money to be had converting the upper floors of shops into accommadation - though for the life of me I can't imagine anyone wanting to live on a dieing high street!

Nobody does, but the property owners and builders can get away with cutting a lot more corners if they're converting a commercial property. Who needs housing regulations? (https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/jul/24/our-slum-future-the-planning-shakeup-set-to-blight-british-housing)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 27 April, 2021, 02:25:04 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2021, 01:27:31 PM

While towns and high streets are going to have to move to a more cultural / market aspect I guess (I mean that's a real guess based on what was written when John Lewis said they weren't reopening here) you will still have a place for specialist traders in a physical store - particularly local mainstays you'd think?

Or a I wrong there?

I hope so. One effect of the pandemic has been to make me very conscious of the need to support local businesses. I think the death of high street retail should leave space for those kind of shops and hopefully some innovation.

Maybe the city centre malls that have been emptied out of chainstores can have small local shops and restaurants, and be open past 6pm? That would need an imaginative and supportive landlord.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2021, 05:34:29 PM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 27 April, 2021, 02:15:56 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2021, 01:27:31 PM
Alas options are still limited by the rents landlords are after which are prehibitively high. Apparently there's more money to be had converting the upper floors of shops into accommadation - though for the life of me I can't imagine anyone wanting to live on a dieing high street!

Nobody does, but the property owners and builders can get away with cutting a lot more corners if they're converting a commercial property. Who needs housing regulations? (https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/jul/24/our-slum-future-the-planning-shakeup-set-to-blight-british-housing)

Well wow - that explains a lot. That's pretty horrible but therefore predictable for this government of ours.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 April, 2021, 09:19:19 PM
Post Lockdown Haul - Part 3

As I said last time the great thing about getting your haul in a big clump like this is you get to read a load of a series in one go which I'm hoping could refresh my love for some as I get to build momentum with series I otherwise lose track of issue to issue.

So tonight I was meant to be reading five issues of Scumbag. Alas the telly broken (kinda for some reason it lost network connection all sorted now) and had to fix that and so only got to

Scumbag 3-5

and I'm glad as this series isn't great. I mean I can see why if this is what you want its great. Its got some superb art and if it tickles your funny bone all power to you. I just find it grating. Sure you are meant to find the lead character grating ... but he really is ... until he saves the day. Its just as annoying as he is. The scenarios it plays with wafer thin and tired and... uh 2 more to read tomorrow and I don't see this one getting out of this haul alive.

Thanks the maker I didn't have to read 5 of these in one go!

More tomorrow...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 April, 2021, 09:12:47 PM
Post Lockdown Haul - Part 4

And we go one (well I do go on anyway)

Two more Scumbangs 6 + 7 not much more to say and I'll be cancelling that one.

We only find them when they're dead 5 ends the first arc of this series - probably need to go back and re-read but it pretty good in its own right. I do find the art a bit shiny, though I think that might be deliberate. It will be interesting to discover where this one can go next.

Happy Hour 3 two more of these to go, but straight back in there and its straightforward concept mean its immediately engaging and interesting. More when I've read the other two.

More tomorrow...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 April, 2021, 10:25:22 PM
Post Lockdown Haul - Part 5

Happy Hour 4 + 5 - Pete Milligan can be a very hit and miss writer but when he lands on a concept that works for him few can match him and so it is with this series. You'd think there wouldn't be much to explore in a series with such a simple concept - a US where you are forced to be happy all the time. Yet with good character, interesting side ideas he mines the satire perfectly. A great comic(s)

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters 1 + 2 Chris and Laura Samnee team up for this all ages comic about a girl looking for her feral younger 'sister' in a devastated world full of monsters. Come for the art, stay for the charm. This one feels like a keeper already.

Immortal Hulk 42, 43, 44 maybe it was break, maybe its reading issues back to back, whatever this one feels right again. Henry Gyrich is always good value. Things feel charmer, until they are not. This is why I fell for this comic first place and as we head towards its conclusion this has genuinely made me excited for a re-read.

More tomorrow...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 30 April, 2021, 08:39:12 AM
I've got my backorder now (or at least most of it, as some hadn't been unpacked). Buying four months of comics at once was a bit of an eye opener.

So far, all I've read is Declan Shalvey's Immortal Hulk: Flatline. Beautiful art but kind of a muddled story.

I started reading Batman/Catwoman #2, but realised I was lost in its multiple threads/timelines. I'll get the first issue out to read again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 April, 2021, 08:53:57 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 30 April, 2021, 08:39:12 AM
So far, all I've read is Declan Shalvey's Immortal Hulk: Flatline. Beautiful art but kind of a muddled story.

Oh that's second tonight I think - it does look lovely

Quote from: CalHab on 30 April, 2021, 08:39:12 AM
I started reading Batman/Catwoman #2, but realised I was lost in its multiple threads/timelines. I'll get the first issue out to read again.

Oh God if I did that I'd never get through this pile of comics! I'm going with the theory - I should be able to pick up the threads from what I read - if not I need to question the quality ofthe comic and whether I should continue with it.

If I am lost BUT the comic interests me enough anyway a re-read goes onto my already ridiculous read/reread spreadsheet for when I get to it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 30 April, 2021, 08:56:39 AM
That's normally my approach, but it's only the second issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 30 April, 2021, 11:00:26 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 28 April, 2021, 09:12:47 PM
Two more Scumbangs 6 + 7 not much more to say and I'll be cancelling that one.

Disappointing to hear that. The first issues were daft but fun. The humour did seem a bit too "one note" for a series, I guess.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 April, 2021, 09:07:29 PM
Post Lockdown Haul - Part 6

Immortal Hulk 45 - the return to form continues (or my ability to get into it - whatever.

Immortal Hulk - Flatline
Quote from: CalHab on 30 April, 2021, 08:39:12 AM
So far, all I've read is Declan Shalvey's Immortal Hulk: Flatline. Beautiful art but kind of a muddled story.
- Yep.

The Goon 13 - If you learn one lesson today learn that while at first it might seen a good idea to resist the temptation of a Pink Plastic Pigs Anus, you might live to regret that. Oh and Eric Powell is so good he can capture the true despration of a giant giant eyed man spider's desire to chase the dragon like no other. Yes this comic is neigh perfect.

Lazarus Risen 5 - These perfect bound giant Lazarusezes are great and beautiful things but they do indulge Rucka and Lark so. It reads like a 20 page comic. A great 20 page comic but still.

We not done you I'm afraid and so...

...more tomorrow...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 May, 2021, 08:46:26 PM
Post Lockdown Haul - Part 7

Sweet sweet bank holiday weekend bonus reading time and we're into the home straight here.

Strange Adventures 8 and 9 - this is trying so hard, its being so oblique and interesting. Its so dramatic and smart and terse and high octane and intimate and... its trying to be so much... I sometimes wonder if it forgets to be good entertainment. One to judge on read read.

Resident Alien - Your Ride's Here 3 - 5 and in stark contrast to the above this one is so low key and understated and yet has so much more to say about being people. Its quite wonderful stuff. I mean really brilliant. It knows what its doing. Just as i was thinking - man the small town sure has a lot going on in these issues, compared to normal, teh major observes

Quote"Well things are certainly changing fast around here lately."

So its okay they know. So, so good and these issue set up a thrilling finale which I just can't want for.

Sometimes less is more.

Usagi Yojimbo - Wander's Road 2 - 5 - I used these colour editions as a way to start collecting this much talked about series from the off and it really, really works. Glorious short stories and fast swords. Its wonderful stuff. The only thing is even though I've not read these in black and white I'm beginning to see moments when the colour is a distraction. Line work to give shade and depth, intricate details on wood I notice they get lost a little in the colour. Still these are my editions of wonderful comics so I'll role with it ... I have a load of black and white digital version creeping up my To Read List.

Grendel - Devil's Odyssey 5 - as if having Matt Wagner Grendel wasn't enough to make me immensely happy - this is a great comic from a true master - the after blub goes on to say

Quote"We've got four more issues of Devil's Odyssey to go [including this one], and then there's an equally exciting and unexpected squel series on deck following that."

MORE GRENDEL COMING!!!! Hear my heart sing with joy!

and then we hit Black Hammer territory. There 9, yes 9 Black Hammer comics in this haul. Must check what that brings the running total to. I have them all and its turning into quite the collection.

Skulldigger 6 - Really nice ending to this grim and gritty series and man was the art by Tonci Zonjic something special. A really well designed treat for the eye. Wonderful.

Black Hammer Visions 1 - guest stories in this case by Patton Oswalt and Dean Kotz with a nice story about Golden Gail and some of her classmates. A nice interlude.

More tomorrow...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 May, 2021, 09:27:36 PM
Post Lockdown Haul - Part 8

Almost there, almost there...

Black Hammer Visions 2 + 3

Colenel Weird - Cosmagog 3 + 4

Barbalien 3, 4, 5


I pretty much love everything that's come out Black Hammerish. I have it all and Jeff Lemire with co-creator Pete Doherty and assosiated other artists and talent weave a lovely, coherant story with the main series. With these mini-series that tale and its inhabitants is being fleshed out. In doing so Lemire use the superhero architypes to examine a lot more besides and its all glorious stuff.

The trouble is its in danger of all getting a bit Hunter Rose. I love Hunter Rose (the original Grendel from Matt Wagner) but the story can feel strip-mined on occasion. So many have played so well in the tale - which is structured and complete it can feeled hollowed out. Black Hammer isn't there, but it feels like its on the way.

But the new series of the main story is coming along later this year and so there's ever chance that the story and world can be opened some more and we will continue to get stories of this quality.

One more tomorrow...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 03 May, 2021, 04:32:09 AM
Doing some catch-up on stuff I bought awhile ago, all off them is the first volumes

Y The Last Man - What will happen when just two males a man and a monkey survives a catalytic event.

The Strain - Interesting twist on our classic vampire tale.

American Vampire - Another different take on our vampire fiends. As the title suggest this is an all American romp.

Heavy Metal #304 - Not the best volume since the good stuff has taken a break and will return next issue. HM suffers even more than the Meg in the sense that it is not even monthly. This issue has a good Book Cook illustrated story in it in the vain of a Future Shock.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 May, 2021, 10:42:23 AM
Quote from: broodblik on 03 May, 2021, 04:32:09 AM
Y The Last Man - What will happen when just two males a man and a monkey survives a catalytic event.

Really enjoyed Y the Last Man - there's a scene at the end which gave me big feels!

Anyway indulgent early morning entry to celebrate

FINISHING MY CATCH UP HAUL

WAYHEYYYYY.

Post Lockdown Haul - Part 8

Last comic was Second Coming - Only Begotten Son and what can we say Mark Russell remains an absolutel genius. Richard Pace's art is a treat and this book is a delight.

So there we go actually 48 comics, 9 days and a ton of delight and what can we conclude. Well that I read good comics (and a couple not so good) and so should you!

More tomorr... oh hold on, no, no there won't be...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 May, 2021, 11:41:37 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 01 May, 2021, 08:46:26 PM

Grendel - Devil's Odyssey 5 - as if having Matt Wagner Grendel wasn't enough to make me immensely happy - this is a great comic from a true master - the after blub goes on to say

Quote"We've got four more issues of Devil's Odyssey to go [including this one], and then there's an equally exciting and unexpected squel series on deck following that."

MORE GRENDEL COMING!!!! Hear my heart sing with joy!


Read this over the weekend, and it was thankfully worth the wait.
The episodic nature of this particular arc didn't really impact the delay between issues 4 and 5, the fact that a long period of time also passed for the Paladin and Sigma 7 helped ease the reader back into the flow.

Lovely, lovely artwork as expected, and a nice flashback to the War Child arc.

More Grendel on the horizon is also very welcome news indeed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 04 May, 2021, 08:56:14 AM
Quote from: broodblik on 03 May, 2021, 04:32:09 AM
Y The Last Man - What will happen when just two males a man and a monkey survives a catalytic event.

I disliked this on first read. I came back to it a couple of years later because a friend kept on raving about it. I binge read the whole series over a few nights and....yeah.... I was wrong. It's brilliant.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Mind of Wolfie Smith on 04 May, 2021, 12:31:03 PM
the new taarna from heavy metal is great - i think we're 5 chapters in now ...
i wish the cool new expanse (comic) season were more than a limited series ...
the current love and rockets series is out of time perfection ...
the new mutants post hickman revamp is detachedly psychedelic and is often both funny and loving ...
but, best of all at the moment, now, from fantagraphics, is the pinnacle anthology of global cartooning. it's perfect. and i'm always thrilled to get a new volume ...
comics are still good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 04 May, 2021, 12:47:20 PM
Working my way through the backlog:

Maestro: War and Pax #1-4. A continuation of last year's Maestro series from Peter David and Javier Pina. I have only read an issue or two of David's original Hulk run, so this is new to me. I'm enjoying it, though. Peter David has some real wit in the dialogue and secondary characters. I think this wraps up with issue 5.

Thor #11-14. A solid end to a long-running story arc. How to defeat undefeatable villains is a common problem for comics writers. Donny Cates does a good job here, and even adds a rather macabre end for the bad guy as a flourish.

Immortal Hulk #41-44. Al Ewing's US comic work has moments of greatness, and I see why he has taken off over there. However..... his writing has got very, very baggy. I would genuinely struggle to point to more than a few moments in these four issues where the plot actually advances. The body horror continues, and that's great, and he makes reference to obscure characters I don't know (which is no doubt great for long-term readers). I'm going to stick with this, as I think it ends with #50. This started off with a blistering pace, and I genuinely thought it was going to be a great run, but it has lost momentum.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 04 May, 2021, 12:54:08 PM
To go back to Immortal Hulk, this series started as a grotesque horror story. Now it largely comprises superheroes having meetings, with the occasional splash page of a body being distended and mutated.

I also forgot to add that one of these issues contains a jaw dropping use of an anti-semitic trope on the artist's part. I saw the artist apologise, and assume it's a genuine mistake? I don't understand how the editor missed it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 10 May, 2021, 02:00:38 PM
Still working my way through the backlog this weekend.

Crossover #3 is a load of fun, and enlivened by the appearance of a well loved favourite at the end of issue 3. It's a bit of a love letter to comics and fandom and well worth checking out. I think this is the new series I'm most excited about at the moment.

Daredevil #26-28. This is probably the best book Marvel is putting out at the moment and Zdarsky knows how to write Elektra. Consistently excellent.

Amazing Spider-Man #55-59. I'm only halfway through the massive stack of these, but I'm quite glad to see the end of the Sins Rising/Last Remains storyline. Its dragged on too long. I'm hoping for a return to lighter Spider-fare, maybe with a load of quips and some semi-inept villains, please.

Spider's Shadow #1. Combining the two above, is a Chip Zdarsky written Spider-Man "What If?" story. This is a slow start, retracing a lot of ground that's already very well trodden. Zdarsky's "Life Story" was an interesting take on Spider-Man so I'm keen to see what he brings to this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 11 May, 2021, 09:14:49 AM
Crossover #4-6 bring this book to a close and teases the next story. I'm pretty familiar with a lot of comics, but I've got to admit I had to refer to the copyright notices at the back to identify a lot of the cameos from non-"big two" characters. It was great seeing [spoiler]Madman[/spoiler] as a main character. Well worth checking out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 May, 2021, 09:29:47 AM
Given that spoiler how involved has [spoiler]Mike Allred[/spoiler] been with Crossover?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 11 May, 2021, 09:46:45 AM
Good question. [spoiler]He is mentioned in the copyright section as the owner of Madman. It also features panels from various Madman comics drawn by Allred and apparently he did a variant cover. [/spoiler] I suspect Donny Cates phoned various creators and asked if they'd be up for it. There's an amusing bit in #3 where a superhero-sorcerer character corrects the protagonist when they call him Dr Strange. Marvel obviously didn't want others playing with their toys.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 12 May, 2021, 09:47:40 AM
And thankfully Amazing Spider-Man #60 returns to the earlier storylines of Boomerang as Parker's room-mate, Kingpin searching for a magical MacGuffin (do the Daredevil and Spider-Man editors talk to each other?) and Jamieson's new venture in a social media/junk website. It's decent stuff... but I wish Nick Spencer would stop using the same opening trope of "Spidey in unrecognisable situation, flashback to how he got there". Its tired.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 May, 2021, 09:12:26 PM
Arh a normal sized haul - that's more like it - and its a bloody good one too, all be it with lots of endings.

We'll start with the endingish ending as the wonderful Resident Alien finished with Your Ride's Here 6. It was a neat, sweet little ending, perfectly in keeping with the series as a whole. While the series as a whole has been one of the best things on sale while its been running the ending it needed was necessary the best ending to a comic. So again fittingly bitter sweets (and I guess a little open if the telly show demands more comics!)

The least ending, ending is Usagi Yojimbo - Wander's Road 6 which concludes this run of done in one and will continue into a new series of 6 I believe that will have another title for no real reason. Mind if it helps help this glorious series going who am I to complain. This tale of ninja thieves and woodcutter was particularly good too.

Happy Hour 6 it was always going to be difficult to end this series well. This one does what seems to be a decent job, but throwining in Irony to do that might be one idea too many. Its been a great series so I look forward to seeing how this ending really works on re-read.

Elsewhere in comics some things don't end as ever. Immortal Hulk 46 is another good un. I feel either I've revitalised and back into this series since I caught up, or the series is back in form as it heads towards its conclusion? Either way this is another fine episode with the U-foes having the tables turned and Gyrich calling in old foes, or good guys to set up an interestin conflicit.

Black Hammer - Visions 4 plays with realiities in a fun tale that I think will resonate more when I read the series again.

So book of the haul, well its a tough call between two, and that's saying something given how good almost all the rest are. Grendel - Devil's Odyssey 6 is FANTASTIC tight, dusty and a heap of fun as Prime develops me insights and virtues. But I think I have to give it to HaHa 4. A story of clowns and grandpas try to find themselves and a better way one ballon at a time. This was an incredibly powerful story that caught me out of leftfield and it was might dusty in the room as I read this end. Just brilliant.

Arh its good to have a regular haul back in my life.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 May, 2021, 11:49:31 AM
We Only Find Them When They're Dead #6. This was a pleasant surprise as I thought this was taking a break after the end of the first story arc. It continues some years later, with different characters and an extremely large mystery left over at the end of the previous story. I complained earlier in this thread that Al Ewing's US work was a bit baggy. I think I'm going to have to modify that to just his superhero work as this barrels along at a great pace, throwing off new ideas every couple of pages. It's not his 2000AD work, but this is the closest Ewing gets in theme to the stuff he did for the prog (and not just because its sci-fi).

It'll be well worth picking up when its collected, if you missed the earlier issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 May, 2021, 12:01:26 PM
Spider's Shadow #2. Zdarsky/Ferry/Hollingsworth/Caragmagna's "What if?" Spider-Man kept the Venom suit story continues. We're now clearly off continuity and the body count is racking up. This is a pretty simple morality tale at this point and Zdarsky isn't usually so straightforward. It needs some complexity and ambiguity, I think. I'll stick with this mini-series just to see where it goes, but at the moment its a bit of a wasted opportunity.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 29 May, 2021, 08:15:31 AM
The Immortal Hulk: Time of Monsters is a one-shot with two short stories. The first, by Alex Paknadel and Al Ewing, is a wonderful tale of a prehistoric Hulk. This is a bit of a masterclass in how to do a short. In a few pages a world is established with believable characters and depth. I'm not familiar with Paknadel, but I'm going to have to find some of his other work. This doesn't rely on any knowledge of the Immortal Hulk storyline, so would be worth dipping into. Think of it as Mezolith vs Hulk.

The second story is a solid but conventional bit of genre by David Vaughan and Kevin Nowlan. It's well crafted and enjoyable but pales a bit in comparison to the first story.

Amazing Spider-Man #66 rumbles on. It's a bit like Lost now. At some point Nick Spencer needs to resolve a storyline, but I think he just enjoys playing with decades old plot lines too much. The earlier part of his run was a lot "cleaner", if that makes sense.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 May, 2021, 08:20:40 AM
Oh I assume my LCS has put this aside for me, as they have other Immortal Hulk Specials. Sound good but I'm most excited about Kevin Nowlan art. I love Kevin Nowlan.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 29 May, 2021, 08:25:35 AM
Just realised that I misread the credits on that Hulk book. I assumed Paknadel was writer/artist, but Juan Ferreyra was the artist, and did a great job.

I should have said, but Nowlan is excellent on the other story. He's got a great clean style and colouring technique. He plays with the panels a bit. Hulk is bursting out of them, which is fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 29 May, 2021, 08:45:21 AM
Daredevil #30. More Electra, which is great, more Kingpin, who is a busy man between Daredevil and Spider-Man. I'm glad he's got a good PA, as his diary must be a nightmare. Zdarsky moves his target from predatory real estate deals and gentrification to the scandal of the US for-profit prison system. This is honestly more fun than it sounds.

Checchetto, Hawthorne, Benedetto and Menyz are on the art. Kudos for Elektra's hair, which moves around with a life of its own and is probably one of the major characters in this book.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 31 May, 2021, 08:58:55 AM
Fantastic Four: Life Story #1, Mark Russell & Sean Izaakse. This, I guess, is a follow up to Chip Zdarsky and Mark Bagley's "Spider-Man: Life Story", which presented the life of Spidey as a single continuity from the 60s to the present as he aged (no Dredd-style rejuve here). It was extremely well done, so I can see why Marvel might want to try and repeat the success.

Here, Russell and Izaakse tie in the birth of the FF in the 60s to the cold war space race, which works well. The Thing is given a more realistic reaction to his predicament than is sometimes portrayed. It's solid stuff, but I expect Russell will start to introduce more subversive elements in later books, given his track record.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 May, 2021, 09:38:55 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 31 May, 2021, 08:58:55 AM
Fantastic Four: Life Story #1, Mark Russell & Sean Izaakse.

Very much looking forward to this. Mark Russell is probably my favourite writer working in American comics at the moment. His work is consistantly thought and impress without ever compromising on an exciting tale with real human consequence as opposed to punching. Interesting to see it described as 'solid' though as you point out lots of time for it to develop.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 31 May, 2021, 11:17:26 AM
It's the most conventional Mark Russell comic I've read, but given the brief (make all FF storylines into a single continuous plot) that's perhaps inevitable? He can certainly write a good comic, but I expect it will introduce more elements in later books. Each issue covers a decade in continuity, so it'll get weirder very quickly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 31 May, 2021, 12:39:05 PM
A very, very decent haul for me, including the following:

TMNT: The Last Ronin issue 3; Only quibble here relates to the gulf of time between issues - otherwise it's a meaty turtle soup as per the previous two chapters. Eastman, Laird and Waltz continue to deliver.
BRZRKR issue 2; Keanu and Co. deliver a strong second issue, including an intriguing origin story for the immortal protagonist. Two more issues to go with this arc, and enough goodwill thus far to give them both a pre-order green light.
Grendel: Devils Odyssey issue 6; Another 'first contact' scenario for The Paladin and Sigma-Seven. The encounter with each planet and its inhabitants has remained fresh through the series - anything remains possible. Faultless.
Red Room Issue 1. I'll preface this with the key point; it's about internet snuff films. If that doesn't sound like your cuppa, best avoid. Otherwise you are in for a stomach churning treat. I'm only vaguely aware of cartoonist Ed Piskor - I know he hosts a popular YouTube show, and is generally well regarded, but (I believe ) this is the first time I've read anything written or drawn by him (I probably would have picked up his 'X-Men: Grand Design' series, but had already given up on Marvel a few years before it was released). Back to the topic on hand; this was the first 10/10 comic I have had the pleasure of reading in a very long time - grimy, disgusting and depraved, it evoked memories of reading 'dangerous' material in days gone by (some 2000AD content in the 80's when I was a young kid, and some Vertigo content in the 90's when I was a teen). Intriguing story, superb artwork and a huge first issue stand-alone story. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
I will paraphrase Piskor's cheeky comment in the editorial discussing his own comic at the back of the book; "It's been a long time since you had a new monthly comic to look forward to. I know".
It has, Eddie. Too fuckin long.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 31 May, 2021, 01:06:42 PM
That's very interesting sounding. I'll keep an eye out for that book, cheers!

I can highly recommend Ed Piskor's "Hip Hop Family Trees", even for those who only have a basic knowledge of the music and artists. His "WIZZYWIG" is also worth a look, a fictionalised history of early computer hacking culture.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 02 June, 2021, 09:05:37 AM
American Vampire:1976 #6 & #7. This series heads towards a conclusion, with the requisite payoffs and backstabbing. #7 is a series of related short stories, including a Tula Lotay illustrated one which looks like nothing else she's done (or at least that I've seen). This series is.....okay. It concludes with #9, I think, so I'll stick with it. It's all a bit underwhelming, though.

The Dreaming: Waking Hours #6 (which is well behind the current #10, due to a preorder problem at my local comic shop). The first five issues of this were a bit of a treat, as a single mum academic got caught up in some Dreaming/Shakespeare related shenanigans. The storyline moves on to, and it already has a dramatic change of pace and protagonist. G. Willow Wilson is going some interesting places with this, I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 June, 2021, 09:40:03 PM
Finished my latest haul and its a very interesting and at time stunningly good read.

Quote from: CalHab on 31 May, 2021, 08:58:55 AM
Fantastic Four: Life Story #1, ....Here, Russell and Izaakse tie in the birth of the FF in the 60s to the cold war space race, which works well. The Thing is given a more realistic reaction to his predicament than is sometimes portrayed. It's solid stuff, but I expect Russell will start to introduce more subversive elements in later books, given his track record.

Yep - some interesting changes to what I know to be the early years of the FF - but who knows when that all changed? The use of Galactus is intereting.

We Only Find Them When They're Dead - 6 new arc and I'm enjoying this BUT at the same time its on warning as I find the art a bit jarring. I had to read this twice and I only got 1/2 way through 1st time as the art just entirely threw me off. Its so... sharp and the colours glaring. When I came back to it next night I managed to put that aside to get to the interesting ideas underneath. Just shouldn't be a struggle to do that.

Way of X 2 has similar problems - its just trying too hard and a story featuring Nightcrawler can be complex and layered BUT shouldn't feel like that. Or at least so much like that.

Strange Adventures 10 is very good but like Way of X is almost SCREAMING at you how clever its being. Leading you into the reveal at the end over 26 pages of leading you along - letting you know its taking you somewhere but also letting you know its being very very smart in how its building to get you there. That sounds like a good thing BUT the effort to do that is so apparent it loses sight of being a story and doesn't feel natural.

Quote from: CalHab on 29 May, 2021, 08:15:31 AM
The Immortal Hulk: Time of Monsters is a one-shot with two short stories. The first, by Alex Paknadel and Al Ewing, is a wonderful tale of a prehistoric Hulk. This is a bit of a masterclass in how to do a short. In a few pages a world is established with believable characters and depth. I'm not familiar with Paknadel, but I'm going to have to find some of his other work. This doesn't rely on any knowledge of the Immortal Hulk storyline, so would be worth dipping into. Think of it as Mezolith vs Hulk.

The second story is a solid but conventional bit of genre by David Vaughan and Kevin Nowlan. It's well crafted and enjoyable but pales a bit in comparison to the first story.

Yep again. Mind I LOVED the second story for the Nowlan art and it was pretty good too. Its interesting the first story in part reminded me of

The Goddamned - The Virgin Brides 5 in terms of tone and setting. Unashamed in its use of cruelity to tug at you. Good conclusion if brutal as expected. Interesting final pages suggestign there's more to come with an Old Testament Team-up building?

The last three could all get book of the Haul.

Time Before Time 1 see our own Rory McConville team up with Declan Shalvey to produce a wonderful opener. Character introduced, situation establish, engagement created, conflicit and drive forward smashed at us and then thrilling ending. So much in one issue and with art that looks like Paul Grist inked by Mike Mignola what's not to love.Winning first part.

I've just spent a silly amount of money treating myself on one of my great comic loves via a Jeff Smith - Tuki Kickstarter getting some LOVELY Bone treats in my pledge. I mention this not to brag (well just a bit) but as Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters 3 feels like a spiritual sibling of Jeff Smith's great work. Its everything that series was and just as beautiful. Genuinely all ages yet entirely uncompromising.

But in the end book of the haul has to go to Haha 5 once again a visual treat, an emotional powerhouse but most importantly like nothing I've read before. Apparently folks are buying a variant cover of issue 1 featuring D. Trump to speculate on... that things like this happen to a comic like this that just cries out to be read and loved for being astonishing makes me weep!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 07 June, 2021, 07:40:56 AM
Time Before Time sounds interesting. I'll keep an eye out for that.

Beta Ray Bill #1-3. A mini series by Daniel Warren Johnson (writer/artist). I wasn't familiar with Johnson. He's got an interesting style, full of energy and bold choices. His closest parallel would be James Stokoe, I think, but with a less overt Manga influence. In this series Bill is feeling lost, having had his hammer Stormbreaker broken in the current Thor series. He sets out on a journey to recover it, and his power. Johnson pulls out all the stops in the crowd and panoramic shots. The fight sequences are a blast as well. Well worth looking at. Issue 1 has an interview between Johnson and Walt Simonson, which I believe is also published on the Marvel website.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 07 June, 2021, 08:30:44 AM
I forgot to note that Beta Ray Bill is a five issue mini, I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 07 June, 2021, 08:38:53 AM
Batman: Urban Legends #1-3. DC seems to be putting out more anthology comics these days. This suits me because, as far as I'm concerned, the high water mark of Batman was the UK late 80s/early 90s monthly. Anyway, this book concentrates on minor Bat-family characters with varying degrees of success. The highlight is a Chip Zdarsky-written Red Hood story, which could easily carry its own title. The other stories are of variable quality. Probably one of the better Bat-books currently, if only for the relatively minor presence of Batman himself, who has a tendency to drag stories down.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 15 June, 2021, 11:46:05 AM
Big horror fan, and of The Conjuring movies, so picked up the 1st issue of The Conjuring: The Lover there at the weekend.

Best thing about it was the fab retro cover by Art Droid Garry Brown.

Otherwise, a pretty weak offering in my view.
First half of the comic contained an uninspired set-up for the main arc, second half of the comic contained a pretty poor one-off 'Thargs Terror Tales' style story by Scott Snyder of all people. I know the guy can write terrific horror (such as the outstanding 'Severed' and 'Wytches'), so a real missed opportunity here.

I had already blindly pre-ordered issue 2 on ComicHub, but other than a satanic miracle, I won't be back for more after that.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 June, 2021, 02:10:09 PM
Batman: The Detective #1-3, Tom Taylor and Andy Kubert. Batman tracks a killer who is targeting people Batman has saved in the past. I think this is trying to do Batman as Bond, but it lacks the glamour and charm. I'm pretty sure the glass pyramid outside the Louvre wouldn't have been there when Bruce Wayne and Henri Ducard are supposed to have met. Still, it was nice to see Ducard again. He's one of the more entertaining of Batman's many teachers.

Dune: House Atreides #1-6. Why do I do this to myself? All excited about the prospect of finally seeing the new Dune film, I picked these up. I'd never read any of the Brian Herbert books, as friends have warned me off them. I should have listened. This sorely needs a good editor or, better yet, a complete rewrite.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Barrington Boots on 23 June, 2021, 05:24:22 PM
Just got The Cimmerian: Iron Shadows in the Moon #3 and read all three together, having saved the other two through sheer feat if will. Enjoyed this, superior to the beautiful-yet-prolonged Frost Giants Daughter and the complete mess that was People of the Black Circle. I'm a fan of this series overall - the 'Conan uncensored' gimmick really is little more than license to draw in the odd pair of boobs here and there as they're not much more violent than other adaptations and the original tales are a bit coy anyway, but they're nice to read free of the baggage and continuity that seemed initially a good idea in the Dark Horse versions but quickly became tiresome and it's good reading only Howard's Conan and not anyone elses version. Rotating the artists does lead to the odd misstep and sometimes you think you'd like to have seen artist a tackle story b and so on, but the contrasting styles keep it feeling fresh. Art for the next series (Man-Eaters Of Zamboula) looks good and very different again, hoping this continues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 June, 2021, 09:45:28 PM
Mix haul this time and all the more interesting for it.

Lots of first issues and lots of issues with Marvel.

First up Gamma Flight 1 - which kinda covers both. This one spins off from Immortal Hulk andf it has some nice introductions to characters from there... but I'm not sure why it exists yet, its not actually told me what its about, whay will drive this as a tale. Still only issue one and four to go but a slow start out the blocks for this one.

Speaking of Immortal Hulk 47 is one of it muh issues. Hulk fights the Avengers and there so much chat, so much going on so may terrible things done but it just doesn't hang together. Then they are not fighting and rather the Hulk and co (including the aforementioned Gamma Flight who turn up... cos... cos... well I guess cos they have a five issue mini series starting) and horror the Huk is kissing Harpy Betty.. cos... oh you know what I'm not sure I care.... that was a mess.

Way of X 3 - so the X-Men have an island and laws and rules about making mutants and Si Spurrier gets Nightcrawler hungover (at a weird gala ball thing that just makes no sense) and has fun with the idea of making more mutants. This is probably a smart funny comic and one I want to like - I love Nightcrawler - but the whole set up is so ... something... I mean it could be very interesting... it could be very smart... it just doesnt make me care.

So that's 3 duds for 3 from Marvel but just to show I'm not dumping on them Black Hammer Visions 5 has a rare bum moment in the Black Hammer world. Firstly it looks stunning, just stunning the art by Leonardo Romero (who I've never heard of before) is stunning. The story... well its a bit rubbish. It tries to give Skulldigger a relationship like Bats has with Catwoman or DD has with Elektra - except it tries to do the whole thing in 20 odds pages from start to dramatic ending - a dramatic ending so full of dumb even if they had managed to make me care in the proceeding pages I won't by the end. Its just not great. But we will come back to great Black Hammer.

Some more successful starter then. Out of Body 1 by Pete Milligan and Inaki Miranda - both known in thee parts - is an interesting opener as a man is trapped in is paralysed body and people float in and out of his hosptial room giving us back story and context. Then as the first part ends it explodes into other realms hinted at throughout the story. Nice start.

6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton 1 aside from having one of the greatest titles ever sees ace team of Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer launch another great comic as 6 sidekicks of a horrible TV star float around and a couple of them try to solve his apparent murder. brilliant.

Speaking of brilliant the normally brilliant Mark Russell continues to tease good ideas in Fantastic Four Life Story 2 it just feels weighed down by so much history that Russell does seem able to break those ideas free.

Speaking of breaking free Grendel - Devil's Odyssey 7 see Grendel Prime needing to do just that as he tries to stop The Ordeal, which is does in a way he didn't seem to want to do. It will be fascinating to see how this one wraps up next time.

Jonna and the Unpossible Monster 4 - well wow this is a breathless all ages fun. The Samnee's are producing a delight of a comic here.

Black Hammer - Reborn 1 the main Black Hammer story returns - if without Dean Ormston alas and it a brilliant stuff as Jeff Lemire brings up right to date and centres the story around Lucy Weber once the second Black Hammer and now a put upon working mother. Its quite fantastic and I can't wait to see how this develops.

But I think I'll give book of the haul to or own Rory McConville's (with Declan Shalvey and the wonderful Joe Palmer) Time Before Time 2 is a very 2000ad feeling time travel romp and the art by Palmer perfectly just the drama and action to the next level. Its not really finding the layer and smart interchanges that we see in those openning Marvel comics BUT what it remembers to be is a great compelling story that gets you engaged and fully invested in the hijinks.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 28 June, 2021, 09:33:51 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 June, 2021, 09:45:28 PM

Way of X 3 - so the X-Men have an island and laws and rules about making mutants and Si Spurrier gets Nightcrawler hungover (at a weird gala ball thing that just makes no sense) and has fun with the idea of making more mutants. This is probably a smart funny comic and one I want to like - I love Nightcrawler - but the whole set up is so ... something... I mean it could be very interesting... it could be very smart... it just doesnt make me care.


I sometimes glance at the reviews of the current Hickman era X-Men comics and...and what's the opposite gif to the Arrested Development "I've made a huge mistake"?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 28 June, 2021, 10:17:21 AM
Orphan and the Five Beasts #1. This is a few months old, but I picked it up at the weekend so it's "new" to me at least! It's a James Stokoe martial arts series heavily influenced by Manga. It pretty closely follows genre conventions and adopts a lot of storytelling techniques from Manga. There's a fair amount of humour in there too, often gory as you'd expect from Stokoe. I could happily stare at Stokoe's art all day, so this appeals to me.

The unfortunate thing is that appears like it'll be a pain/expensive to get the rest of this miniseries. I might just wait for it to be collected.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 02 July, 2021, 09:20:06 PM
A whiff of dissatisfaction this week, unfortunately:

Batman: Reptilian 1. Stellar art from Sharp, but the script left me cold blooded. Ennis did a cool version of Batman, once, in a few panels of Hitman, a lifetime ago. Here it falls flat. I have read very little of this kinda stuff in recent years, and have to give it to SGM for setting a new gold standard with 'White Knight', against which this is outmatched by leagues. I'm out for the remainder of the series, but will keep an eye on reviews over the next few months - if word of mouth picks up I will get the collection at some stage.

Grendel: Devils Odyssey 7. A Grendel comic I didn't enjoy? Say it ain't so, ma. This was clearly written a year or two ago when such acidulous Trump Derangement Syndrome would have been rewarded with a chuckle, but now - in July 2021 - it elicits no more than a minor shudder of cringe. Bit of a waste of an issue, but faultless artwork, as per the Wagnerian standard.

BRZRKR 3. Alright I suppose, but I seemed to blast through it in about 4 minutes, and it was a little bit of a let down compared to the previous two instalments. I will round up with the now cliched "nice artwork, though" comment.

I'm starving for a decent read this weekend, but I note that Barry Windsor Smith's Monsters has reached the top of the pile. Face it Tiger - you might have just hit the jackpot.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 July, 2021, 09:27:37 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 02 July, 2021, 09:20:06 PM

Grendel: Devils Odyssey 7. A Grendel comic I didn't enjoy? Say it ain't so, ma.

It ain't so...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 05 July, 2021, 08:03:01 AM
Crossover #7. An interlude between the end of the first storyline and the start of the new one gives an opportunity for some guest creators. The ridiculously prolific Chip Zdarsky is on script and the great Phil Hester is on art with Dee Cuniffe, Andy Parks and with John Hill lettering. In Crossover comic characters have come to life and are bleeding into the real world. Zdarsky has spotted the consequence of including a bit of Morrison-esque post-modernism in one of his issues of Sex Criminals, and this drives the plot. I was already on board with Crossover but this issue has one of the funniest sequences I've read in a long time. Highly recommended.

It also includes a guest appearance by some other creators' characters, as in previous issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 05 July, 2021, 02:26:43 PM
Orphan and the Five Beasts #2. After complaining about the difficulty of finding issue 2, of course it turned up on the shelf in my local comic shop a few days later. Lucky, because this is great fun and has some wonderfully kinetic and gruesome artwork. In typical James Stokoe fashion, issue 3 was supposed to be out in May but doesn't seem to be on the shelves yet.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 06 July, 2021, 09:13:12 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 June, 2021, 09:45:28 PM
First up Gamma Flight 1 - which kinda covers both. This one spins off from Immortal Hulk andf it has some nice introductions to characters from there... but I'm not sure why it exists yet, its not actually told me what its about, whay will drive this as a tale. Still only issue one and four to go but a slow start out the blocks for this one.

Yeah, I'm struggling to understand this one but I am quite glad to see them removed from Immortal Hulk. They slowed the storyline down a lot and I'm not nearly as interested in the bickering of Z-list superheroes as Al Ewing seems to be (see also Guardians of the Galaxy and much of his other Marvel work). Anyway, the first issue did absolutely nothing that hadn't already been covered to death in previous Immortal Hulk issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 July, 2021, 09:23:59 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 06 July, 2021, 09:13:12 AM
... I'm not nearly as interested in the bickering of Z-list superheroes as Al Ewing seems to be (see also Guardians of the Galaxy and much of his other Marvel work)....

Yeah this was why I ended up dropping this one. The characters where fine, the action okay, I just didn't need to learnt more about them and what drives them.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 July, 2021, 09:55:59 PM
Quite a small haul this time and a couple are in problems - well one is gone.

Way of X 4 - I should love this Nightcrawler and Spurrioso but it just leaves me cold so its gone.

We Only Find Them When They're Dead 7 - I need to re-read this now as its leaving me a little baffled as to what I'm reading. i suspect a re-read - if and when I get to it will shake it back into place.

Immortal Hulk 48 was a quiet character moment between Betty (Harpy) and Hulk, before what I assume with be the storm of the ending - and it missed to be honest.

The rest are all utter successes

Out of Body 2 is just Milligan at his best as our comatozed protangonist starts to learn both his options and the limits he has to use them. The villains become more defined and its just fantastic.

As is Usagi Yojimbo - Dragon Bellow Conspiracy 1 I have increasing mis-giving about this being in colour AND I didn't even read it in Black and White yet but this is the way I've decided to enter the world of Yojimbo so I need to move that aside and just enjoy some wonderful comics.

That Texas Blood 7 swings in for its second arc and this one is a memory of terrors past - its a very bright start.

Book of the haul is a bit of a cheap as it could have been any of the above three but instead I'm going with Kane and Able the 72 ogn (does this count as an ogn?) by Shaky Kane and Krent Able (who I don't know). Kane's stuff roams around Bulletproof Coffin territory and is astonishing. Able's stuff is a look more traditionally comix (if that makes any sense) but is still wonderful. This is a beautiful over-sized package and a delight. Get it if you can and like Shaky.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 30 July, 2021, 09:50:09 AM
Only two for pick-up this week:

Black Beth and The Devils of Al-Kadesh - I quite enjoyed that. The throwback style of the main story clicked, and Dani's artwork seemed a bit more polished than other recent work (Low Low Woods), yet retained the same evolved style. A successful offering from the house of Tharg, only niggle was the steep-ish €7 price tag.

Red Room 2 - How do you follow-up on a 5 star first issue? With a 5 star second issue, naturally. There was something clawing at the back of my mind when looking at Piskor's art in this issue - to my eye it's very similar in visceral style to Jim McCarthy / Brett Ewins. I will now commence the online campaign hounding TMO to release one more 6 page 'Bad Company: Finale' by Milligan & Piskor, detailing how everything since The Krool Heart was the fever dream of a nascent Demigod.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 August, 2021, 09:04:41 PM
Quite the haul this one. Been longer than I thought so quite a big un...missus...

Ahem...

Strange Adventures 11 was kinda infuriating. The arguement seemed to be entirely at odds with what we'd learnt of Adam and Alanna. It was as if Tom King has decided that basing an issue around a fierce and passionate slanging match was an interesting idea and to hell with anything else ... so why am I buying into Tom King's next title Human Target. Well cos annoying as it might be there is always something interesting in there an I suspect it will be better read as one and damn it looked good.

Gamma Flight 2 Punch, smack, wack, body horror, smash... meh...

Immortal Hulk 49 while over at the main title the comic has one of it good issues, a satisfying illustrated text story... with body horror of course.

Couple of very good, very different debutes. Not all Robots 1, I mean its SOOOOOoooo Mark Russell, but then damn Mark Russell is so good. So I got over the familarity quickly. Bermuda 1 was a simple high adventure tale with monsters and a bit of mystery. Damn it looks good too. A LOT of fun.

As is 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton 2 it was only when flicking through after reading I notices how many panels Chris Schweizer gets on a page so effortlessly. Its testament to Kyle Starks writing that it all remains such brisk fun. Great comic.

Time Before Time 3 is likewise a great comic. Grimmy hard bitten time travel has never been so entertaininglyl down at heel.

Haha 6 is heart breaking on two fronts. The story of a clown at the end and the sadness and depression they represent. Secondly that so many folks seem to be buying this comic for speculation not to read it. Its bloody brilliant... oh and three out of two, its over.

More Mark Russell in another very Mark Russell comic in the almost as good as the above Second Coming 2.

Couple of Black Hammer titles. Black Hammer Reborn 2 is setting up a very interesting third main arc. Feeling a little detached from the first two, but that's no bad thing as they tell felt told. Still an excellent comic. Surprisingly the one shot by not Jeff Lemire is the star though with Black Hammer Visions 6 and a tale of Cthu-Lou (father of Cthu-Louise), yes, yes they did do that and if you've not read it you really should it works so well is one of the funniest comics I've read in a good long time.

That Texas Blood 8 up next, another visual treat, another wonderful mystery another down to Earth wonder.

Usagi Yojimbo - Dragon Bellow Conspiracy 2 comics are rarely so good without an sense of trying. Its an easy delightful read.

Book of the Haul though, well Grendel Devil's odyssey 8 of course. A fascinating way to end Prime's quest and the reason it book of the haul - well the fact it ends so well and at the same time beckons in more to come with the next series of 3, 4 issues minis announced. And damn does it look like a fantastic premise to build into.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 16 August, 2021, 11:23:13 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 09 August, 2021, 09:04:41 PM
Immortal Hulk 49 while over at the main title the comic has one of it good issues, a satisfying illustrated text story... with body horror of course.

I liked this one too. I'm glad to see Ewing pull it together for the finale next issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 August, 2021, 03:05:05 PM
Pretty damned fine haul this time all things considered. Barely a bum note... well maybe 2.

Gamma Flight 3 - why am I getting this... well we know why its part of the Ewing Immortal Hulk run and I get that - even if it has become very hit and miss. But this, this just washes over me and I get it purely as there's little point cancelling 5 issue mini-series that might... just might have something to say to add to the overall narrative when I get around to reading the whole bloody thing again (the Ewing Immortal Hulk run that is)... or to put it another way I'm a bloody idiot that's why.

Okay so I get what Fantastic Four - Life Story is going for, I'm just not sure why it needs to. So even though Fantastic Four Life Story 3 is written (as they all are of course but needed to get the issue number in there) Mark Russell, and that's the only reason I get this comic, I wonder just what this series will mean when its all done. Will it add anything to the FF's tale or will it be just another way to drag tales out when there's not real tale to be told?

From then on its all good stuff, so in no particular order (until we get to the end);

Out of Body 3 - what Peter Milligan does best a fantastic series with lovely art from Inaki Miranda.We'll have more on him in a FCBD special coming very soon.

That Texas Blood 9 and Lazarus 6 both take the art of decompressed storytelling to the very, very limit of acceptable but when they do it this well it okay. Very few would get away with it especially with Lazarus' very spotty release schedule - 9 or so month since the last one and even though this is a shiny bumper package (they all are now) you gotta wonder how satisfying this will read when all done. I mean it will be excellent as the series is BUT when we get to then end and read it I wonder if I will just sit there, month slightly open and say wow how did that take 10 years to produce ( and I'm being very optimistic about the future scheduling) will it have enough to it to really make this all worth it... mind I love the individual issues when they do land so maybe...

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters 5 and Bermuda 2 are at the opposite end of the spectrum, brisk, engaging bouncey all ages fun and a delight.

Now we have a new title the visually sumptous and turned on its side for all sorts of visual impact Echolands 1 by JH Willams III and W Haden Blackman. Great opener we just need to be sure there will be enough under the visuals to sustain this one.

Time Before Time 4 continues to do the impressive trick of being all timey whimey but allowing you to follow it issue to issue pretty easy. A comic done very well.

ooooohhh 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Nation 3 is soooo close to book of the haul. Funny, sharp and a heap of fun. Its no wonder Kyle Starks ranks alongside Mark Russell as a creator I pretty much by anything I see by.

In the end though book of the Haul goes to another Black Hammer comic. Damn Jeff Lemire is doing stunning things with his universe. It might have been spin off comic Black Hammer Visions 7 that got it by Cecil Castelluci and Melissa Duffy (who they???) which plays really well in the GMozz limbo from Animal Man turf, but in the end it has to go to The Unblievable Unteens 1. Another blinding opener to another spin off series - that again in some ways plays in GMozz turf with a creator of a comic book discovering they might have more to do with the series than just being the person who writes and draws it. Just fantastic.

So yeah spot on haul... the big question is will my 'Modify' save... I think I've been to long...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 August, 2021, 09:30:43 PM
FCBD Special

Got a few comics from FCBD events. A bunch for the boy child - the girl child has become a bit resistant to comics at the moment so I'm not pushing it - and a few for myself. So a quick mini haul review.

My nerd shop tooked a few comics away for me thinking I wasn't going to make it (including allowing me a spare of the JD one). This included the 'big' Marvel number Avengers 'also featuring' Hulk... it was ... well I don't read many Marvel comics these days and these strike me as comics driven by concept not character - from the snipets I got. So nothing to see here for me*.

World of Zorro seriously why did the designer think that crossing through 'World of' wouldn't make it look like it was crossed out? I mean minor point but...ANYWAY more importantly at what point do you think the way to make new Zorro stories is to throw in some demon types. Bloody rubbish. If you can find a tale to tell woth Zorro for all the rich social commentry his setting, status and history open up you just ain't trying... and they ain't they're throwing in zombie type things. Rubbish!

Red Room by the brilliant Ed Piskor was an ugly comic. Its meant to be exploring the Dark Web and the hidden horrors there in. The trouble is its still an ugly read and didn't give me enough to want to read more.

We Live - The Last Days by The Miranda Brothers on the other hand really did. Great concept of kids scrabbling to find one of 5000 bracelets mysteriously scattered across the global - with a promise to saw the 5000 kids who get them from a dying world. Inaki - who has drawn for Tharg does a stunning job on art again.

The big surprise of the mini-haul was 'The Overstreet Guide to Collecting Comics'. I mean its that - a cheeky way to 'advise' on how to collect comics as a commodity while unsubtly selling the classic pricing tome. The thing is it was really rather a fun way to do it and I couldn't help being charmed by this utterly pointless comic. Loved it!

*On a side note the news today that Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is coming back gave me reason to remember that even as I move away, even the big two have the power to surprise, delight and excite me!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 13 September, 2021, 11:28:10 AM
Kang the Conqueror #1. I picked this up on a whim, I don't think I've read anything else by the creators. This is surprisingly fun, fairly daft of course, but hangs together well and tells a good story in a single issue (I think this is a miniseries). I think I'll hang around to see how this one goes.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 13 September, 2021, 11:41:15 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 09 August, 2021, 09:04:41 PM

Book of the Haul though, well Grendel Devil's odyssey 8 of course. A fascinating way to end Prime's quest and the reason it book of the haul - well the fact it ends so well and at the same time beckons in more to come with the next series of 3, 4 issues minis announced. And damn does it look like a fantastic premise to build into.

The finale was a bit of a let down for me.
Did I miss the comment / explanation that the 'Federation' emissaries appeared to be human?

Only new comic I read in the past few weeks was King Spawn 1, which left zero impression on me.

Seeing tumbleweeds on my ComicHub app at the moment.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 September, 2021, 10:06:04 AM
Well its a haul dominated by three writers this time and we picka writer of the haul... maybe...

But let's start with the rest first.

I think with We only find them when they're dead 8 I've run out of patience with this series. Its the art. i just find it really gets in the way of the storytelling and I no longer know what's happening. In the space based episodes that almost worked as the art really seemed to add to the vibe of other worldliness and other that the series holds. That sense of space being an environment like no other and filled with only the lights of the ships that run through it. In this second arc about... stuff.. set on a planet with politcal... stuff... its just obstructive and I'm out.

Ka-zar 1now I may be selling my old Ka-zar collection but I still get pulled to new ka-zar books in the hope that I'll find the perfect ka-zar tale one day. This one... well maybe. Its an interesting start with our blonde tarzan trying to adjust to his death and return to life (who knew?!?). This family tolerate his adjustment and the Savage Land has problem of its own. We'll see how this one goes. As it is lovely art and decent opener.

Usagi Yojimbo - Dragon Bellow Conspiracy 3 continues this great series well. I do wish I'd got on board this great book earlier so I wasn't collecting this colour issues as an entry point but there we are. I've got a load of digital version of the black and White original coming up on my Read List soon so we'll see how that feels.

The rest of my comics are by just three writers... hmmm maybe time to spread my wings... anyway 2 from Jeff Lemire, Unbelievable Unteens 2 - not as good as the opener but still very good and Black Hammer Reborn 3 - a focus on Lucy's (the original not original Black Hammer) husband and his problems dealing with her power and adventures. Its great stuff. I get all the Black Hammer comics and I have to say the way Lemire (and others) are crafting a universe both parody of the big two but also uniquely their own thing, exploring their own themes, make me feel I can get ride of all my other superhero comics. Its an amazing body of work and starting to come out at quite the rate now!

Second up we have Kyle Starks, whose comedic wonders are a rough house delight. 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton 4 just continues with more brilliantly targeted violent murder mystery bound in the world of Hollywood. Fantastic. Second a OGN 'Old Head', crap title but this one uses all the tropes and cliche of that overdone genra the comedy basketball vampire horror. Damn I'm so tired of these comics, remember when zombies where the thing... ahem. Anyway yes its an oddball thing but damn its funny and dug into the humour are some more powerful themes and ideas. Kyle Starks is probably the most unrecognised of my trio this time. He really shouldn't be.

Finally we have three from Mark Russell, Second Coming - Only Begotten Son 4, a delayed delight, Not all Robots 2 more hardcore satire and Deadbox 1 a new title (well it is a 1!) with a similar tone but fresh and intriguing world into which they are weaved. Its that tone that is my only issue with Mark Russell. He is brilliant, is satire razer sharp, the worlds he creates ... well fresh and intriguing as I've said... its just there is just a knowing tone that runs through all his titles. When you read three so closely together like this they remain a delight, but maybe I'd like to see something entirely different by him. A different take on this satirical voice. Still I'll be buying everything he does cos its that good.

So which is my favourite? Why do I need to decide so while other title might be harder to find while there are three talents releasing comics this good my pull list will remain healthy!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 20 September, 2021, 12:40:30 PM
Mark Russell definitely has a certain voice, but his current "Fantastic Four: Life Story" feels like a different direction for him.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 September, 2021, 12:44:58 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 20 September, 2021, 12:40:30 PM
Mark Russell definitely has a certain voice, but his current "Fantastic Four: Life Story" feels like a different direction for him.

The scenes with Mad Thinker and Doom seem to drop right into this wheel house - but yeah overall it is the most 'different' of his output to date.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 20 September, 2021, 01:17:45 PM
What did you think of his Dredd series?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 September, 2021, 02:08:41 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 20 September, 2021, 01:17:45 PM
What did you think of his Dredd series?

Oh good point. I think it was solidly okay - both in terms of his work and as a Dredd story. No bad but not up to the strenght of either at their best. Which is odd as in my head his hard nose yet cheeky satire seemed a perfect fit?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 20 September, 2021, 02:12:34 PM
Yes, that was pretty much my assessment as well. It was good by IDW Dredd standards, mediocre by prog standards.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 21 September, 2021, 01:16:25 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 20 September, 2021, 02:12:34 PM
It was good by IDW Dredd standards

Faint praise there my good sir.

I picked up issue 4 of Red Room this week - favorite issue so far.
A classic revenge story, told in a 3 part EC Comics pastiche.

Piskor has hooked me on this depraved sleaze - counting the weeks until the series returns in December.

My pals at Big Bang Comics also nonchalantly threw the FCBD issue of Red Room into my pull list too.
A nice companion piece to the 4 issues released thus far.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 03 October, 2021, 06:29:15 PM
Daredevil #32-34. Bullseye rampages across NY, while Darelektra (Elektradevil?) hunts for him, producing some top quality violence. Typhoid Mary is hanging around as well.... Meanwhile Daredevil finds out what's going on in the prison, also giving the opportunity for some brutal and top quality violence. I have a feeling this is going to be remembered as one of the great Daredevil runs.

Amazing Spider-Man #74. Sadly, Nick Spencer's run is not going to be remembered that way. It started off well, and a lot of the earlier issues are a blast. Unfortunately the whole Kindred stuff got mired in some baffling and intricate continuity stuff and dragged on for ages. It's all a bit of a shame. Maybe some stronger editorial control would have prevented this? Anyway, new team next issue and hopefully easing up on the unrelenting existential angst.

Crossover #8. Back to the main team after the fill in #7. There's a couple of good gags playing with form in this loving homage to superhero books. I'm really enjoying this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 October, 2021, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 03 October, 2021, 06:29:15 PM
Daredevil #32-34. Bullseye rampages across NY, while Darelektra (Elektradevil?) hunts for him, producing some top quality violence. Typhoid Mary is hanging around as well.... Meanwhile Daredevil finds out what's going on in the prison, also giving the opportunity for some brutal and top quality violence. I have a feeling this is going to be remembered as one of the great Daredevil runs.

Looking forward to getting to this at some point. It gets nothing but good write-ups and I'm not shy in my love iof DD.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 October, 2021, 09:07:01 PM
A new haul of simply fantastic comics... well that and Gamma Flight 4 which I'm getting out of that stupid sense of completeness I get sometimes and I've got everything else Immortal Hulky (I think).

Also Fantastic Four - Life Story 4 which just bounds across stuff, but not really letting anything touch the side... hmmm maybe I'm only getting this cos of my current Mark Russell completeness (except Red Sonja) thing.

Frontiersman 1so this one is going to get interesting, and I'll note its lettered by 'Our Jim'. I thought the premise and story were superb, really liked it and they way it was handled. An aging, retired hero approached with an offer to get back in the game, even if its a slighty different game. So far so typical, what makes this one more interesting is the smart way it tackles the issue presented to the hero, The Frontiersman, to engage in a environment positive action campaign. He seeks advice from folks and its just really well written stuff by Patrick Kindlon (I don't know him). Loved it.

The problem is I was a little uncomfortable with the art by Marco Ferrari. It felt cluttered and tight at times and other moments scruffy and loose. It just doesn't quite gell with me. Its not bad at all, just I think its going to take some getting used to and I hope it doesn't throw me off another excellent story.

Echolands 2 has similarly busy art, in fact more so, but J.H. Williams is a genius when it comes to balancing busy pages and tight line work and clear storytelling this one is a visual treat and moves along at an enthralling pace. Oh and Bermuda 3, tight line work, busy cluttered panels, mixed with superb storytelling and a visual treat, moving along at an entralling pace. Two utterly different comics offering the same positives!

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters 4has a great episode - which is steady for this series. Samnee and Samnee really focus on the visual storytelling with this one, if the actual story is a little slight.

That Texas Blood 10 wonderful focus on visual storytelling, the story is apparently light but that's deceptive, Jacob Phillips, alongside Chris Condon, actually catches up with his father's work with Ed Brubaker (he is Sean's son right, not that it matters!). This one is just screaming make me into a great tv show. But why would anyone when it'd never be as perfectly timed as this comic.

Out of Body 4 slams along fantastically and then grips us to drag us along into the conclusion next issue.

Time before time 5 ends its first arc pretty seamlessly, it doesn't feel like its going to miss a beat going into its next storyline. Which is straight forward good news as this has been great and maybe I'll read these one just to catch up with the timey whimey... but even if not its still a magnificent breezey read.

Okay so when the haul is this good what on earth is going to make anything standout. Well Black Hammer Visions 8 manages it. Scott Snyder has run his time with me on any number of comics but this one is gripping, well crafted and a mini-master piece of a horror(ish) story. BUT that doesn't even get it. What does is Second Coming - Only Begotten Son 5 christ (ahem) its good. A fantastic insight into what heaven and hell are really like in the modern age of christian belief. Its as hlarious as its smart as it entertaining as it thought provoking. Oh and while heaven (and hell) is used to help us think about where humanity is going, there is some more thought-provoking stuff about humanity here on earth as well and the ridiculous things we want and the risk that might bring. Just simply magnificent.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 04 October, 2021, 08:47:59 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 October, 2021, 09:07:01 PM
its just really well written stuff by Patrick Kindlon (I don't know him). Loved it.

Glad you're enjoying it — Patrick is a really good writer, who also fronts two, count 'em, two punk bands in his spare time. You might also enjoy Patience! Conviction! Revenge! from Aftershock, by the same team (and which, IMO, has a very 2000AD-ish vibe), and/or Survival Fetish from Black Mask, with art by Diaboliks' Antonio Fuso.

He also co-wrote We Can Never Go Home for Black Mask with now-superstar-ish writer Matthew Rosenburg, and art by Josh Hood (loads of stuff, including Spider-Man, Justice League, Wonder Woman, and assorted X-books).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 04 October, 2021, 12:42:25 PM
One of my favourite bits of Patience! Conviction! Revenge!

(https://i.imgur.com/bssctFm.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 05 October, 2021, 01:13:02 PM
Rorschach #12. Tom King and Jorge Fornés' "All the President's Supermen" concludes. I'm going to leave aside the ethics of doing Watchmen spin off series, because its a thread in itself and because I'm a coward who doesn't want to face up to the morality of buying this comic. Anyway, shuffling around the enormous elephant in the room, we're left with an interesting conspiracy theory thriller owing a lot to 70s dramas. I suppose there's a joke here that the President in this case is Robert Redford, who had a memorable run making precisely those kinds of films.

To be honest, this doesn't really need to be part of the Watchmen at all. I suppose the Ditko figure and Frank Miller (complicit in a murder plot here. WTF?) would seem out of place. Anyway, this isn't King at his best, which is admittedly very good, but it is worth a read. The art channels those films and adds some interesting design choices. Much like the interesting tv series, this could have been strong enough to stand on its own.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 05 October, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 05 October, 2021, 01:13:02 PM
I'm going to leave aside the ethics of doing Watchmen spin off series, because its a thread in itself

I was somewhat surprised to discover that Tom King follows me on Twitter, and then I remembered that it was probably because I as good as called him a scab for taking on a Watchmen spin-off, then Bleeding Cool put it on their front page. :-)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 05 October, 2021, 01:25:39 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 05 October, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 05 October, 2021, 01:13:02 PM
I'm going to leave aside the ethics of doing Watchmen spin off series, because its a thread in itself

I was somewhat surprised to discover that Tom King follows me on Twitter, and then I remembered that it was probably because I as good as called him a scab for taking on a Watchmen spin-off, then Bleeding Cool put it on their front page. :-)

Nice! That's taking snitch-tagging to a whole new level.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Mind of Wolfie Smith on 05 October, 2021, 02:25:20 PM
enjoying both seasons of norse mythology from dark horse.
some of the best comic art i've seen in years.
at the risk of being cancelled by the world, i was once a big neil fan, but i'm finding his prose increasingly stodgy, overly knowing and twee. all sound and fury and cuteness. signifying nothing.
so here we have that rare beast, an adaptation that is actually so much better than the original.
imho.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 05 October, 2021, 04:15:41 PM
I'm enjoying that too, but I got a kick out of Gaiman's prose Norse Mythology book from a couple of years ago. P Craig Russell is reliably excellent.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 23 October, 2021, 12:29:29 PM
Defenders#1-3. This is interesting. Dr Strange assembles a team to hunt through the past for the bad guy. Each issue is from the perspective of a different team member, Strange in #1, Silver Surfer in #2 and Harpy in #3. #2 is the standout of these three, a loving tribute to Lee/Kirby comics with Al Ewing doing a very good impersonation of Stan's bombastic dialogue. Worth picking up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 October, 2021, 07:53:45 AM
Be-duh-duh-duh
Another Haul bites the dust
Be-duh-duh-duh
Another Haul bites the dust

A few things wrap up this haul with differing impact on the the landings. The most significant is, of course, Immortal Hulk 50 which sees off the series and Al Ewings hailed run and to be honest it kinda bounced off me. I need to read the series to re-establish what it was that was so interesting from the start. Its themes and ideas.As it was this one was alas just an overlong read with Hulk shouting at (the Abrahamic) God (literally). The good will towards this series has soured of late due to revelations of Joe Bennet's darker side - which given this series is quite something and it will be interesting to come back to this in a few years and re-read. As it is it just kinda feels, well over.

Speaking of just bouncing off you Gamma Flight 5 end this mini as well wrapping up... well some stuff from the main Hulk series. The very definition of a comic shoulder shrug.

Strange Adventures 12 ends this one and another one that will need a re-read before I judge it properly. I think it was interesting, I know it thought it was.

There are wholly more interesting conclusions in Second Coming - Only Begotten Son 6 and Bermuda 4 the first is thoughtful, satisfying and full of hope. The second is chaotic, thrilling and full of fun. Both perfect for their respective series, both with the promise of more to come.

Chicken Devil 1 is an interesting read with a man having one of those days to the power of 10... 100 and after finding his chicken restuant chain is embroiled in the drug trade, his entire family are blown up and he helps kill a mobster while running away with a bag of heroin. We've all had a day like that. Fun start and the by Hayden Sherman is fantastic.

I keep hoping I'll find the definitive fun Ka-zar run, alas Ka-zar Lord of the Savage Land 2 reveals this latest mini probably ain't it. Were as Deadbox 2 reveals this mini to be another Mark Russell hit, a series on his darker side. Well as is Not all Robots 3.Unbelievavble Unteens 3 is a Black Hammer series deep in the Black Hammer examination of where story begins and ends. And the 'main' series reaches Black Hammer Reborn 4 a fantastic episode were Colnel Weird does terrible things to indeed reborn Black Hammer.

Books of the haul well its almost 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton 5 it only misses out as Kyle Starks maybe leans in a little too hard in the kicking the bejesus out of things fun and frolics.

So that leaves the title to two issues of Usagi Yojimbo - Dragon Bellow Conspiracy 4 + 5 stripping it all back to simple, fantastic storytelling weaved with simple thrilling action and adventure and great battles with real consequenes. Issue 4 in particular is just superb.

Decent haul if a little mixed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 25 October, 2021, 08:30:49 AM
Immortal Hulk started with a bang but maybe it was running for me too long and start losing my main interest. I will finish the series since I want to see how it ends - a re-read might be a good idea.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 25 October, 2021, 12:15:41 PM
The initial interest for me was Hulk as avenging monster. Once the very large supporting cast became the main driver I gradually lost interest. The Gamma Flight mini was just a complete waste of time.

It's a real shame how it ended, as it could have been a landmark series.



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 October, 2021, 12:26:46 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 25 October, 2021, 12:15:41 PM
The initial interest for me was Hulk as avenging monster. Once the very large supporting cast became the main driver I gradually lost interest. The Gamma Flight mini was just a complete waste of time.

It's a real shame how it ended, as it could have been a landmark series.

I've just but this for re-read on my 'To Read' spreadsheet... which is it errr a few years before I get to it and its this that makes me worry. It became - I think - a spralling mess of characters and body horror which made it lose focus on what I wanted it to be. I'll let you know how it holds in re-read when I hope it becomes easier to keep take of all the parts...in a few years...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 25 October, 2021, 01:26:02 PM
Thor #18. Thor has lost his hammer. Oops. First he goes to Loki for help, who points him in another direction- Throg, The Frog of Thunder! This is an absolutely joyous romp, revelling in the absurdity of the Marvel universe, and there are some beautiful pages here, for what could have just been a gag issue. I was grinning from ear to ear from the first page to the last. Wonderful. I can't wait for next month's issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 01 November, 2021, 08:35:50 AM
Strange Adventures #12. Mostly wrapping up the story after the revelations in the previous issue(s). Beautiful art aside, I'm not sure how I feel about this series. The Vision, Mr Miracle and Omega Men made a real impression on me and this didn't have the same impact. Those books did something very interesting with their protagonists, adding depth to something that was already there, but the treatment of Adam Strange here has a whiff of the 80s "edgy" post-Watchmen books. I think I'll try reading the complete series and see if I'm missing something.

Adventureman #5. Very, very late, so I struggled to remember where we were in the plot and who everyone was. Fortunately that was made clear in the first few pages. Even weirder was discovering that they've already collected #1-4. So.... that book came out without the climactic battle in #5? All part of the fun of Image books. Anyway, this is decent fun with nice art but everyone involved has done better work.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 01 November, 2021, 12:45:44 PM
Moon Knight #4. A fellow ex (West Coast) Avenger, Tigra, visits Moon Knight while someone tries to blackmail him. Some nice bits of humour in this, pointing out inconsistencies in Moon Knights behaviour and actions. This is a decent series so far, but far from essential.

Daredevil #35. Apparently this run is coming to an end with#36, which will lead on to some other Zdarsky Daredevil series. Hopefully that will keep up the standards they've set. More well told action in this issue as the threads of all the previous issues are wrapped up. This issue has Elektra, Typhoid Mary, Bullseye, Kingpin as well as Daredevil himself. Can't complain about being short-changed there. I think I've said it before, but this is probably the most reliably good monthly comic at the moment.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 November, 2021, 09:17:52 PM
So some more new titles in this weeks hauls

Human Target 1 - looks fantastic Tom King does rather love dangling as much mystery and intrigue from the get go. Our hero 'death' from the start, as is of course fitting and Lex Luther and the JLI somewhere at the heart of it all. These are effective openers but don't really pull you in as much as try to impress you in.

Ant 1 - Not quite sure what this is going to do to standout - Love Larson's new art mind

My Bad 1 - More Mark Russell and it feels SO Mark Russell... am I beginning to get Mark Russelled out? Well maybe but still enjoyed this.

Frontiersman 2 - So okay that was NOT where I was expecting this one to go... at ALL. Which is a really good thing. Its set one thing up and this one completely moves to the left and while I still have issues I'm sold on finding out what this is meant to actually be.

Echolands 3 - Its a really stunning comics and you know when in entertain a protagonist is accused of being responsible for dragging their colleagues into all sorts of danger for their own reasons and with no regard for them... well here - Yeah they are!

Time Before Time 6 - very effective one off that really moves the tone to amp things up for the next arc.

That Texas Blood 11 - Fantastic as Joe Bob turns into 'Harrison Ford' and explain quite why that might seem the case. Wonderful stuff.

Black Hammer 5 - Pieces start to fall into place and characters fall into 'limbo' - superb

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters 7 - Christ on a bike this comic looks fantastic and the story is really going somewhere as well. Comic of the haul type stuff and a great template for Regened as well - the good stuff gets close to this - just not everyone is Chris Samnee!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 15 November, 2021, 12:38:12 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 06 November, 2021, 09:17:52 PM
Human Target 1 - looks fantastic Tom King does rather love dangling as much mystery and intrigue from the get go. Our hero 'death' from the start, as is of course fitting and Lex Luther and the JLI somewhere at the heart of it all. These are effective openers b

I'm looking forward to this. Tom King has done some great stuff, even if his recent stuff is more mixed (though I'm enjoying Batman/Catwoman).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 15 November, 2021, 12:46:27 PM
The Thing #1 (Walter Mosley, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire, Joe Sabino). A deliberate throwback, this comic is set sometime after the end of the cold war, but in tone could be the 60s or 70s. The pieces are put in place for the storyline, The Thing is isolated from friends and family in this issue and an antagonist is introduced. The art, however, is a cut above the script here. There's a deceptively simple style and a few interesting tricks used. It all makes it quite a fun issue for the reader.

I did a quick google, and the Walter Mosley who wrote this is the novelist best known for Devil in a Blue Dress. I'd assumed it was a coincidence!
https://www.comicsxf.com/2021/10/18/acclaimed-author-walter-mosley-explains-the-thing-thats-special-about-the-thing/
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 November, 2021, 01:21:40 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 15 November, 2021, 12:46:27 PM
The Thing #1 (Walter Mosley, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire, Joe Sabino).

Interesting - have this on my pull list as I'm a sucker for The Thing, but for one reason or another don't have many of his comics, it land at the wrong time, the hook doesn't grab me whatever. This one though the art looked wonderful so I figured why not give it a go.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 16 November, 2021, 11:39:31 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 15 November, 2021, 01:21:40 PM

I'm a sucker for The Thing, but for one reason or another don't have many of his comics, it land at the wrong time, the hook doesn't grab me whatever.


In the same boat here, even though I wouldn't purchase a modern Marvel comic if C.B. Cebulski offered to dress up as a Geisha and breathlessly read it to me, I have a soft spot for Ol' blue eyes.

Currently working my way through a handsome Masterworks hardback copy of 'Marvel Two-in-One' Vol. 5.
Recommended for aficionados of refined 70's nonsense.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marvel-Masterworks-Two-one-Vol/dp/1302922203/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=marvel+masterworks+vol+5&qid=1637062458&sr=8-6
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 November, 2021, 08:56:17 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 15 November, 2021, 12:46:27 PM
The Thing #1 (Walter Mosley, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire, Joe Sabino). A deliberate throwback, this comic is set sometime after the end of the cold war, but in tone could be the 60s or 70s. The pieces are put in place for the storyline, The Thing is isolated from friends and family in this issue and an antagonist is introduced. The art, however, is a cut above the script here. There's a deceptively simple style and a few interesting tricks used. It all makes it quite a fun issue for the reader.

I really enjoyed it. As you say the art is a delight, an absolute delight. The tone is a little weird however. As you say it feels like a call back to 60s and 70s, but all the modern references throw that out of wack and make it feel strangely out of place...

...at least on one level...

That ill at ease tone really works on another. See the comics this reminds me of is Waid' Daredevil, in that it feels joyous and fun, old school and carefree on the surface, but underneath there is a grim undertone. Now fair to say here the grim undertone is pretty on the surface, in the way it wasn't in DD. That is probably more to do with the relative times these series have to tell their tales (this is only a 5 issue mini), but it still really works.

This is upsettling, yet strangely comforting at the same time and balancing that is a masterstroke that makes it a brilliant comic!

Quote from: Link Prime on 16 November, 2021, 11:39:31 AM
In the same boat here, even though I wouldn't purchase a modern Marvel comic if C.B. Cebulski offered to dress up as a Geisha and breathlessly read it to me, I have a soft spot for Ol' blue eyes.

Well maybe this is the comic you could try to risk dipping back?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 November, 2021, 09:26:08 PM
Lots of ending and lots of beginning this haul. Let's deal with things in the correct order then.

Speaking of Things I've discussed Thing 1 just now in this very thread, suffice to say its very good.

Robin and Batman 1 I picked up due to the creative team of Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen (along with a Jock B'Man coming soon) but did so wondering if I can find anything in a Batman comic I've not read before. This is a wonderfully scripted, beautiful B'Man comic, alas it doesn't say anything I've not read in a B'Man comic before.

Venom 1 fancied this to try hangin' on to Al Ewing since Immortal Hulk has gone. I have no interest in Venom and after reading this convoluted huh what of a comic I'm not yet convinced Al Ewing will create that in my We'll see.

What's the Furthest Place From Here 1, I first read about this... ## years ago when it was previewed at some Image event at some Con or other. It was an in person Con (not one I was at) so that gives you an impression how long ago that was... at least. Still saw it was finally coming out and though I couldn't remember what it was that interested me in it I still went for it. Glad I did its a very strong opener. And wowsers do you get a lot of pages in this first issue. The only problem is I wonder how much story we'll get in a regular issue?

So plenty of openers and the ending we'll get to. Between the two we have to have plenty in the middle of course. So to that.

Chicken Devil 2 continues the worst day ever being immense fun, beautifully rendered. Ka-zar 3 is also beautifully rendered... so at least it has that going for it...Black Hammer Reborn 6 very good, though felt more like it was setting up how exciting next issue will be! Jonna and the Unpossible Monster 8 why isn't this comic MASSIVE its brilliant all ages genius. Okay so it indulges the art so not much movement per issue, but when it looks this good who cares. This comic should be MASSIVE as the monsters in it and that ending! Oh and the same with Echolands 5 which manages to indulge the art (possibly overly) but still throws a lot of story at you. This one should be MASSIVE too. Time before Time 7 starts the second arc and if you like Rory McConville's work in Dredd you should indulge yourself with this, its great. Not all Robots 4 the new robots meant to solve the human's issue with the old robots, simply make the old robots feel inadequate and fires off the shimmering tensions into brutal violence... only Mark Russell.

So the middle done we move to the endings.

Out of Body 5 ends Pete Milligan and Inaki Miranda's fantastic mini and its a 'good' ending, it makes sense, it wraps things up and yet is strangely unsatisfying.

Usagi Yojimbo - Dragon Bellow Conspiracy 6 why did I choose the colour reprints as my gateway to collecting Yojimbo physically?... I hate the cover too... still bloody fantastic epilogue.

The only annoying thing about Black Hammer's Unbelievable Unteens 4 is I just want to spend so much more time with these characters than this mini has afforded... leave ya audience wanting more and this really does.

That Texas Blood 12 ends the second arc as Jacob Phillips out Phillips and Brubaker Phillips (senior) and Brubaker. This is a chilling brilliant ending. And luckily here we know we are getting more.

6 Sidekicks of Trigger keaton 6 wonderfully smacks this story into canvas and grapples it into theatrical submission. Energy, verve and the audience leaves entirely entertained. Brilliant.

Best of the haul, arh who cares, lets go... Jonna and Echolands just cos they should be MASSIVE. Great haul.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 November, 2021, 04:49:21 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 28 November, 2021, 08:56:17 PM
Well maybe this is the comic you could try to risk dipping back?

For the first time ever, my pull list is down to one title; 2000AD.
No going back now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 06 December, 2021, 12:14:10 PM
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1 (Nijkamp/Balám/Oren Junior/Peer/Caramagna). A relaunch to capitalise on the tv series, I guess, this sees Kate Bishop leaving LA and heading back to NY. But first she needs to deal with a mystery case in a spa hotel. There's a fun cutaway page showing what's going on in the hotel (although the scale was off), but otherwise not much to take this above the average. This is a shame as Kate Bishop, as written by Kelly Thompson or Matt Fraction, is one of the most enjoyable, likeable and fun characters in Marvel comics. Only a first issue, so I won't rush to judgement.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 15 December, 2021, 10:39:25 AM
Orphan and the Five Beasts #3. James Stokoe's typically gory take on a Samurai revenge tale. As you'd expect, this has wonderful, kinetic, manga-influenced art. The story does what you'd expect it to, and has some grisly humour. Enjoyable reading.

Amazing Spider-Man #80.BEY (Ziglar, Medina, Gomez, Fiorelli, Rosenberg, Caramagna). The daft numbering is to show that this is a side issue, not the main storyline. This is good, because the main storyline is currently all about Ben Reilly (and I don't really care about him) and this issue concentrates on Doc Octopus and Aunt May. The dialogue is dripping with sexual tension as their relationship is explored during a heist/investigation. Fun stuff. What you want from Spider-Man, really. Apart from Spider-Man of course, who barely features.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 20 December, 2021, 10:41:49 AM
Cross Over #10 (Cates, Cunniffe, Shaw, Hill). Ramping up the meta, as Brian Michael Bendis makes an appearance is interrogated by his own creations from Powers. Comic book insider jokes abound and poor Scott Snyder takes the the brunt. Highly recommended.

Giant-Size Black Cat: Infinity Score (Mackay, Villa, Reber, Delgado). I picked this up thinking it was a one-off featuring the perennial Spider-Man villain/ally/partner. It's not, it's actually a confusingly titled conclusion to an on-going series. But it works its own! I'm sure I'd get more from it as a pay off to the series, but as it is, it's a super-hero heist with some clever, kinetic layouts and action, well written dialogue and a solid pay-off. I might check out the rest of the series now.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 December, 2021, 06:03:28 PM
Another haul and of course a lot more Mark Russell. But what's interesting is I have very mixed feelings about my Mark Russell comics. Have I passed peak Mark Russell?

Well Fantastic Four - Life Story 5 continues this series okayness. This is largely as being an alternate take on the FF - aging in real time, it lacks that essential Russell tone... but My Bad 2 suggests that should be a good thing as this is a quintessential Mark Russell comic. Sardonic villians and heroes, odd ball scenarios and winks to the camera, not literally. Its all so knowing and at the moment I'm not seeing what this series is offering me that I've not read before from Mark Russell. Then you get to One-Star Squadron - again quintessentially Mark Russell and yet for some reason this one lands as treat as B list, nah C List heroes make ends meet doing so 'light rescuing' - its hilarious and lovely ... and leaves me confused. Where are we Mark Russell... maybe we're like a married couple I'm so familar with you habits and ticks that they drive me spare - but then every so often I see them and remember why I love you so...

Moving on. Ka-zar 4... I hope I find the energy and interest to try this one again, at the minute though... well...

Well if Mark Russell dominates my haul so does Batman. I mean I don't get Batman comics any more as I have quite enough of them and two runs (Grant + Breyfogle and GMozz's) basically give me the Batman stories I need and want. So why do I have three in this haul? Well Robin and Batman 2 'cos its Jeff Lemire, with lovely Nguyen art and its damned effective if not new. The Joker Annual 2021 cos I wanted to check in on some Franco Francavilla art and it sounded like a good read - and it is, basically cos its a Jim Gordon comic and the Joker is background really, mind he does, fittingly, get in a magnificent punchline. Finally One Dark Night 1 which feels like Jock writing to allow him to deliver some glorious Jock images and boy oh boy does he manage that. Just it does feel indulgent like an artist writing for their artist self and it takes a lovely over-sized 40 pages to get to the premise that will provide the next 2 issues with its 'Escape from New York' meets 'The Warriors' premise (mind that is a winner isn't it!). One that is summed up in 2 short paragraphs on the back blurb. So kinda while I don't regret any of these, I defo stand by the fact I don't need any more Batman comics.

I also don't get DC Comics anymore, so with those 3 above and The Human Target 2 getting four in a single haul is really weird BUT tHT 2 is just a wonderful character piece that cranks the central murder mystery forward nicely and good God damn that is one beautiful comic.

As is Devil Chicken 3 beautifully ugly and the revenge tale becomes, well a revenge tale and then we get that final page which is a complete WOW moment. That Texas Blood 13 and Time Before Time 8 steady issues of these normally better series and Black Hammer - Reborn 7 continues to boggle in the most glorious way.

Oh and speaking of not getting DC comics I don't get Marvel either so the brilliant Thing 2 accompanied by Venom 2 and 3 is also a surprise. Not as surprising as Venom that minus Al Ewing (Ram V seems to be the sole writer now?) I thought I'd like even less that issue 1 which just tramped over me in a blaze of not knowing what the heck was going on and pointy teeth and LOADS of webbing BUT ... Well issue 2 dialed things back, focused on Eddie Brock's fleeing son and perked my interest. Then issue 3 kinda doubled down and that and was almost issue of the haul. Loved it and much to my surprise if it carries on like this I'm collecting a Venom comic - who knew!

Books of the haul however go to Frontiersman 3 which turns back to much more what I thought this comic was going to be after issue 2's wonderfully surprising cosmic interlude. It also turns out what I wanted this comic to be is what I really want. Its smart and fun, if I do struggle a little with the art still. Probably just tipping it though is 'What's the furthest Place from here? 2 on the basis the art by Tyler Ross is wonderful and you get a generous 40(ish) pages of story and character that is just such good value these days... its not a new premise, post-apocalypse, kids only, world and how they Lord of the Flies it. BUT its effective and seems to have undercurrents that let us know it will be more. Brilliant and generous comic.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 10 January, 2022, 02:49:07 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 31 December, 2021, 06:03:28 PM
I also don't get DC Comics anymore, so with those 3 above and The Human Target 2 getting four in a single haul is really weird BUT tHT 2 is just a wonderful character piece that cranks the central murder mystery forward nicely and good God damn that is one beautiful comic.

Greg Smallwood is doing incredible work on Human Target. It really is stunning, leaning heavily on the best of 50s and 60s commercial art.

Tom King seems to be getting the pick of artists on his projects, with Bilquis Evely on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Clay Mann on Batman/Catwoman, Jorge Fornes on Rorschach and Shaner and Gerads on Strange Adventures. An impressive group.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 January, 2022, 05:01:15 PM
Next up.

Robin and Batman 3 look its swopped Batman and Robin round to show how clever and different it is... except its just not. Its a good comic, and the lovely art raises it to a point where it could be said to be a very good comic and I LOVE Jeff Lemire... but its really not doing anything new. Its telling us a tale of Robin that's been told, even if very nicely. And frankly swopping the characters names around in the title isn't enough. More fool me for buying this very good comic!

Unlike the me who should be celebrated for buying Monkey Meat 1. I'm not quite sure why this caught my eye in Previews but it did and I'm very glad. Juni Ba's tale tells of the deals we make in a capialist word. If its like anything else I've read its like a Mark Russell comic with art turned up to 11, told through the lens of an island where monkeys and other animals make Monkey meat production, from souls and tricking God into signing contracts... its really very good.

Oh and speaking of Mark Russell let's check in on the inequivible high number of comics I've bought with his name on. One-Star Squadron 2 is heartbreakingly good as Animal Man 7. As misfit heroes do their best to get by and betrayal seems the order of the day. Not all Robots 5 ends this hard and brilliantly unpleasent series with a cheery 'Of Volume 1' suggesting there is more to come. Which will certainly be welcome as the obslete humans escape to a new land with obslete robots. Excited to see this one come back. My Bad 3 moves this series up from the bottom of the pile to the top as this is the issue that makes it all click for me. Its Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen done even better!

Other comics creators produce valid work as well though. Echolands 5 shows the ongoing intricate art of JH Williams doesn't bog the simple chase tale down and it hammers along its referential road really well. Human Target 3 after the Ice comes the Guy and Guy comes with chuckles. Nice issue if not as good as last months.

Top of the pile. Well once again Frontiersman 4 just misses out =- well issue 3 missed out last time. As villain of the week this time is a giant ex-lover and police, friends and colleagues all have a view on what to do about the death last time. This is just a fascinating series. So the generous and wonderful What's the Furtherest Place from Here? 3 presents a creepy horror story, that is at its core no more original than Robin and Batman but wraps it up so much better that you miss the similarities and familiar until you come to type up about it for any fellow nerds who bother to read this nonsense!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 16 January, 2022, 09:34:34 PM
 Aside from the prog and the Meg, and Sentinel #10, I've not been reading any comics so far this year- purely because last year I laboriously recorded every single one on Facebook and it nearly broke me. 1602 of the bastard things. So I decided to take January off.

That went out the window today, because I'd had a conversation with my son about how much he was enjoying the Superior Spider-Man trades I'd bought him, and I realised that having an ever-growing stack of 'new comic day' floppies in the spare room was going to drive me nuts if I had to wait til Feb.

So- Amazing Spidey #83-85... alright, a vast improvement on Nick Spencer's terminally awful run, but still not fun enough for my liking. The Thing #3... magnificent in every way. King Conan #2 and Savage Avengers #28... almost perfect Conan comics, and I don't mind admitting I am deeply saddened to see the back of Savage Avengers, and hope we get a volume two. Devil's Reign #2 and Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #1... again, almost perfect. I'm very much enjoying the Devil's Reign event, despite it being sort of Civil War all over again and a retread of umpteen DD storylines from the last decade or more. I was all keyed up for the tie-ins, but having read Superior Four #1, I'm now regretting ordering some of the others. SF#1 was the worst comic I've read this year, let's leave it at that.
Marvels #7 was another issue of a series that is either a whole lot of fun and an original take on a by-now hoary old idea, or a good idea that simply doesn't work. I will leave it to cleverer men than I to argue that one out. I'm on the fence.
Dark Ages #4 perked up after the dismal #3 and I'm suddenly enthralled again, even if I'm a bit bored of these out of continuity 'event' things, and Maniac of New York: The Bronx is Burning #2 once again takes the gong for 'best comic published anywhere'.

Which leaves two Aquaman miniseries issues, a Swamp Thing oversized Black Label miniseries thingy, The Good Asian, Walking Dead Deluxe, Deep Beyond, the Panini Batman, the second part of Hachette's Maximum Carnage, the latest Slott FF and Cates Thor trades, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane trade, two Walt Simonson Thor trades, the final Aaron Thor trade, a Marvel Knights FF thing, three issues of Accident Man, five issues of Dragon's Claws and an old issue of Tales to Astonish- all of which can now be attacked with gusto, despite it still being January.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 January, 2022, 09:54:07 PM
SmallBlueThing's reading journal on Facebook is recommended - and always fascinating - and has reminded me of a few things to check out. I mean he should be doing it here BUT its fun where it is.

I'm very impressed you lasted 1/2 of Jan without comics. I struggle to make 1/2 a day!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 17 January, 2022, 08:52:51 AM
Likewise, I'm working my way through a backlog, which brought me to:
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (King, Evely, Lopes) #1-4. A bit of an unusual blend of space-opera and western, this see Supergirl travelling the galaxy hunting a killer, accompanied and narrated by the revenge-seeking young woman whose father was murdered. A review I read online pointed out the parallels with True Grit, which was an astute observation. There is the odd reference to other DC Universe figures, but this is very much its own thing. The underrated Omega Men series is probably the nearest parallel to this in Tom King's work, but that is a bit of a stretch.

The story serves as a wonderful showcase for Bilquis Evely's expressive and vibrant art, with fantastic landscapes and exotic creatures. This is a stunningly beautiful book. Hopefully there's a nice oversize collection.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 17 January, 2022, 07:00:49 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 16 January, 2022, 09:54:07 PM
SmallBlueThing's reading journal on Facebook is recommended - and always fascinating - and has reminded me of a few things to check out. I mean he should be doing it here BUT its fun where it is.

I'm very impressed you lasted 1/2 of Jan without comics. I struggle to make 1/2 a day!

Aw, cheers Colin. It was a hell of a slog to do it for a whole year- and I did find myself slightly resenting some titles, due to knowing I'd have to write about them in a short while. My hat is off to you, your determination and enthusiasm with the various threads here is appreciated.

Interestingly, I did find it very hard to go a couple of weeks purposely not reading anything. Glad I knocked THAT on the head- it's just not natural.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 24 January, 2022, 01:53:33 PM
Batman/Catwoman #9 (King, Sharp, Cowles). Clay Mann seems to have disappeared off this series and Liam Sharp has taken on the last few issues. Odd, as they have wildly different styles and I'm not sure the change is to the benefit of the series. Not much happens here, but we get some fun Penguin moments. This seems to have completely lost momentum and focus.

The Thing #3 (Mosley, Reilly, Bellaire, Sabino). Absolutely baffling. I might have to dig the previous two issues out as this just made no sense to me whatsoever. I understand this is Walter Mosley's first comic. Did editorial not intervene because of his reputation as a prose writer? Either way, this reader was left very confused.

The Silver Coin #8 (Rosenberg, Walsh, Griffin). A short, well-told and grisly tale of greed and envy in the latest issue of the horror anthology. These guys know how to tell a compact story.

She-Hulk #1 (Rowell, Antonio,  Renzi, Caramagna). Last time I saw She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters she was defending the Fantastic Four in court in a child custody case. That was a couple of weeks ago in Fantastic Four #39 (also cover date March 2022). Now she appears to be on her uppers and begging for work. Ah, comics. Anyway, not much happens here beyond re-introducing the character and setting the scene. I'll see what happens with this, as its too early to judge.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 24 January, 2022, 05:36:18 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 24 January, 2022, 01:53:33 PM

Batman/Catwoman Not much happens here

The Thing Absolutely baffling.

She-Hulk Ah, comics.


You're a glutton for punishment pal.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 24 January, 2022, 07:42:12 PM
It's fair to say this wasn't a great week for me!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 26 January, 2022, 11:14:34 AM
On a more positive note, I got round to:
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #5 (King, Evely, Lopez, Cowles). Supergirl is trapped on a planet designed to be fatal to Kryptonians. This provides even more opportunities for Evely to depict alien landscapes and monstrous creatures, both of which she does to wonderful effect. King, meanwhile, provides some great character moments for Ruthye and Supergirl. Another good issue in an excellent series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 26 January, 2022, 01:00:52 PM
I've just realised that I've got all the DC titles I've bought over the last month or so, sitting upstairs in a pile and so far unread. All the Aquaman-related mini series issues (Deep Target, Becoming, Black Manta, King Shark), and even the Swamp Thing Black Label series. I've noticed that I'm finding DC Comics harder and harder to bother with- what is it about them? Is it a modern house style I just don't get on with? I really don't find the same applies to Marvel, as I find even Marvel titles I'm not particularly fond of an effortlessly entertaining read in comparison.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 26 January, 2022, 07:58:26 PM
I've certainly cut down on DC books. There are only so many Bat-books you can read, and that seems to be half their current output.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 February, 2022, 09:18:10 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 26 January, 2022, 07:58:26 PM
I've certainly cut down on DC books. There are only so many Bat-books you can read, and that seems to be half their current output.

Boy ain't that the truth. While saying half the comics may seem like hyperbole I'm not sure it is. Looking through the DC previews type thing it genuinely seems like at least half the comics are Batman or closely Batman related.

Now this has had the seeming desired effect of making me pick up a couple of Bat books for the first time in many years. 'Robin and Batman' by Jeff Lemire and Jock's 'Dark Night'. So all good surely. Well, not really while both looked astonishing and were fine comicbooks in and of themselves neither (and to be fair I've only got issue 1 of Jock's mini to date) have anything new to say. And these are comics by good creators.

I therefore shudder to think what else is out there in the Batverse these days and how much they must be retreading old ground. We have GMozz's run covering all that so we don't need anything else. Now of course there could be some simply brilliant comics amongst the masses, you kinda hope there's gotta be. The problem is I'm not going to find them in the forest of noise. Noise that unfortunately seems to be drowning out the diversity of titles that DC once did so well.

I'm sure there's got to be a business reason for this. So while folks are buying them, over other comics, why on earth would DC stop churning them out. For this reader though, boy does it leave me cold.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 01 February, 2022, 09:28:32 AM
That has always been the problem with DC and Marvel if they have a successful character they tend to push out millions of series/arc around that character. The other bigger problem is that every two weeks they have a new over-arch mega something running for 12 weeks plus and you need the follow all linked titles to get the story. The worse thing about this mega epics especially in the Marvel world is that they focus on characters which nobody knew existed.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 February, 2022, 09:33:17 AM
Quote from: broodblik on 01 February, 2022, 09:28:32 AM
...The worse thing about this mega epics especially in the Marvel world is that they focus on characters which nobody knew existed.

Though often driven by some other media activity. So Moon Knight is getting a telly show so he's getting loads of material pumped out - which makes sense from their point of view of course and if it draws folks from outside the comic reading world in that is great as an entry.

History suggests though all it really does is drive interest in a few select back issues getting super hot and prices on those few old issues getting crazy increases in the collectors / speculation market.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: broodblik on 01 February, 2022, 09:45:38 AM
I am a fan off less titles and once every few years you can have a cross-over mega event.


PS - if anyone can explain what the difference between Batman and Detective Comics/Superman and Action Comics are that will also be quite interesting to know
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 01 February, 2022, 11:19:21 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 01 February, 2022, 09:18:10 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 26 January, 2022, 07:58:26 PM
I've certainly cut down on DC books. There are only so many Bat-books you can read, and that seems to be half their current output.

Boy ain't that the truth. While saying half the comics may seem like hyperbole I'm not sure it is. Looking through the DC previews type thing it genuinely seems like at least half the comics are Batman or closely Batman related.

My local comic shop lays out the shelf stock by publisher, so you get a good impression about what DC is putting out (or at least what the shop is ordering). At least the preponderance of blacks and dark blues mean that fun stuff (Supergirl, Human Target) tends to stand out.

Marvel's problem, I think, is an over-reliance on events. I think there are at least three current on-going "universe-wide events" in Darkhold, Death of Doctor Strange and Devil's Reign (I've probably missed others). They used to do one of these a year, and that was probably too much. That said, Marvel has a wonderful variety to its books at the moment and they seem to embrace the fun and silliness in a way that DC doesn't.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 02 February, 2022, 11:35:15 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 01 February, 2022, 11:19:21 AM
My local comic shop lays out the shelf stock by publisher

Unbelievably, my LCS no longer has a section for 'new comics' (previously 3 - 4 large shelving units).
I know there are various factors involved here (Covid-19 impact obviously included), but it's still been a minor shock the past few times I was in there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2022, 11:40:21 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 02 February, 2022, 11:35:15 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 01 February, 2022, 11:19:21 AM
My local comic shop lays out the shelf stock by publisher

Unbelievably, my LCS no longer has a section for 'new comics' (previously 3 - 4 large shelving units).
I know there are various factors involved here (Covid-19 impact obviously included), but it's still been a minor shock the past few times I was in there.

Oh wow that's interesting. I know Page 45 in Leeds used to move theirs right to the back of the shop as they new the 'Wednesday Warriors' (it was probably Thursday errrr Troopers when I last went) would go find it regardless of where it was. They went for a much more bookshop feel front of house to try to appeal to none comic fans.

To go the whole hog is very interesting though. Do they still do pull lists for folks that want them?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 02 February, 2022, 12:21:02 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2022, 11:40:21 AM
Do they still do pull lists for folks that want them?

Ah yeah, mine included (although it only has 2000AD and Red Room listed at the moment).

They gotta make some cash I guess, and in their case that seems to be currently in Transformers / Marvel Legends / Star Wars toys & Manga.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 02 February, 2022, 01:21:55 PM
I can see their logic. Gosh! is a great example of how to make a comic shop appealing to a more diverse customer base, and they keep the new and back issues hidden in the basement.

I had an interesting chat with my local comic shop owner when my daughter asked for some Pokemon cards. He finds the trends in card games and collectibles unpredictable, and always fears being stuck with expensive stock when the customers move on to the next new thing. It must be difficult to balance.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2022, 02:27:21 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 02 February, 2022, 01:21:55 PM
I had an interesting chat with my local comic shop owner when my daughter asked for some Pokemon cards. He finds the trends in card games and collectibles unpredictable, and always fears being stuck with expensive stock when the customers move on to the next new thing. It must be difficult to balance.

And yet Funko Pops seem endlessly enduring - go figure.

Even my LCS - which is wonderfully old school - has a good chunk of wall dedicated to the things.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 02 February, 2022, 02:32:05 PM
Yeah. Last time I was in a Forbidden Planet those things seemed to be all over the place. I don't get it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 02 February, 2022, 03:14:15 PM
They don't even look nice. Do people think they'll be worth something eventually? Is it like beanie babies or NFTs?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 07 February, 2022, 11:59:41 AM
Fantastic Four: Life Story #6 (Russell, Isaakse, Woodard, Caramagna). This series limps to an end with an aged and infirm FF facing off against their eternal foe. Inevitably, the old guard save the day (I don't think I'm giving away any spoilers with that), and the new heroes take a back seat. Russell's usual satirical wit is missing here and its a strangely by-the-numbers effort for him. Isaakse seems to struggle with the aged FF and, in some panels, they look very odd to my eyes. This issue also seems strangely unnecessary after the big battle in the previous issue. What should be an emotional coda to the FF story just falls a bit flat.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 February, 2022, 08:16:00 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 07 February, 2022, 11:59:41 AM
Fantastic Four: Life Story #6 (Russell, Isaakse, Woodard, Caramagna). This series limps to an end with an aged and infirm FF facing off against their eternal foe. Inevitably, the old guard save the day (I don't think I'm giving away any spoilers with that), and the new heroes take a back seat. Russell's usual satirical wit is missing here and its a strangely by-the-numbers effort for him. Isaakse seems to struggle with the aged FF and, in some panels, they look very odd to my eyes. This issue also seems strangely unnecessary after the big battle in the previous issue. What should be an emotional coda to the FF story just falls a bit flat.

All of this is true. I buy pretty much everything I see with Mark Russell's name on it - as readers of this thread no doubt know - as his is by far the weakest of his output. There were moment when you catch the Russellness... but they are fleeting. Its just not that interesting an idea to be honest.... and then onward to the rest of the haul.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 February, 2022, 08:23:40 PM
And having said that I have to say my latest haul is quite weak overall.

Ant 2 - I give new comics a three issue try out to see how I get on with them. I'm really tempted to bail on this one here! I read this like 2 days ago and I really can't remember a thing about it!

Ka-Zar Lord of the Savage Land 5 - maybe this will be better on re-read. The art is stunning.

Venom 4 - loved issues 3 and 4, this one however just doesn't really do anything that interesting. Its fine.

Time before time 9 could do with a re-read - its good and all but there a lot of folks, lots of different times and I fear I need to get on top of it all.

Frontiersman I love this comics EXCEPT I don't get on with the art, and I have to say the colouring in this issue in particular is a big part of that. I struggled with the storytelling this time. Fine when I went back and re-read bits, but it should need that and cuts into the flow and wit of the writing. Still we get Nicolo Assirelli of The Returner fame, coloured by Eva De Le Cruz for 2 months on a fill-in, WELL INTO THAT!

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 07 February, 2022, 08:37:49 PM
And now the full post - since I ran out of 'modify' time when finishing - luckily (for whom?) I thought I might so a copy and pasted saved us!

And having said that I have to say my latest haul is quite weak overall.

Ant 2 - I give new comics a three issue try out to see how I get on with them. I'm really tempted to bail on this one here! I read this like 2 days ago and I really can't remember a thing about it!

Ka-Zar Lord of the Savage Land 5 - maybe this will be better on re-read. The art is stunning.

Venom 4 - loved issues 3 and 4, this one however just doesn't really do anything that interesting. Its fine.

Time before time 9 could do with a re-read - its good and all but there a lot of folks, lots of different times and I fear I need to get on top of it all.

Frontiersman I love this comics EXCEPT I don't get on with the art, and I have to say the colouring in this issue in particular is a big part of that. I struggled with the storytelling this time. Fine when I went back and re-read bits, but it should need that and cuts into the flow and wit of the writing. Still we get Nicolo Assirelli of The Returner fame, coloured by Eva De Le Cruz for 2 months on a fill-in, WELL INTO THAT!

Thing 3 and 4 there is a LOT going on here and it has two issues to pull it all together... that will be some cool trick if it pulls it off. First we get The Champion and a FIGHT, then we go to the Blue Area of the moon for ... reasons and FIGHT and then Terrax and some folks show up for a FIGHT... all the while the interesting stuff with Alicia, her new love, Moll and Ben's new companions bubbles away in the back ground not really getting the space it deserves. Still looks stunning mind.

One-star Squadron 3 Mark Russell doing what Mark Russell does best with lovely art - success at last.

Usagi Yojimbo - Lone Goat and Kid 1 doing what Stan Sakai does best - success continued!

Black Hammer 8 - doing the Colonel Weird does best - we're on a run.

Which is continued in Echolands 6 the crash leads our fleers to Horror Hill and that goes about as well as you'd expect. Tributastic.

Chicken Devil 4 ends well after last months twisty twist and ends with another wonderful twisty twist and a promise of more, which I'll get.

The X-Cellent 1 wonderfully continues Michael Allred and Pete Milligan's X-Statix story with a scary reminder of how much the world has changed since that run ended. Sharp opener.

Book of the haul is The Human Target 4 an absolute treat for the eyes and the story still holds really nicely. Though word of warning it needs to move from the single issue character portrait (this time Blue Beetle) inching the central plot forward thing soon but it runs out of rope.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 08 February, 2022, 07:58:02 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 07 February, 2022, 08:37:49 PM
Ka-Zar Lord of the Savage Land 5 - maybe this will be better on re-read. The art is stunning.

Agreed. I persisted with this, but I can't say that it was doing much for me by the end.

I'd bet that, despite saying they've changed the Savage Land forever, we never hear of the cyborg-animals again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 February, 2022, 08:11:56 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 08 February, 2022, 07:58:02 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 07 February, 2022, 08:37:49 PM
Ka-Zar Lord of the Savage Land 5 - maybe this will be better on re-read. The art is stunning.

Agreed. I persisted with this, but I can't say that it was doing much for me by the end.

I'd bet that, despite saying they've changed the Savage Land forever, we never hear of the cyborg-animals again.

Yeah like so much with the Savage Land a concept burns bright (or at least burns) and then flickers out never to be seen again. How many reimagining of the the Savage Land, its origins and purpose do we need. Its a land with f**kin' dinosaurs and prehistoric beast and tribes in, just leave it at that - that's cool enough! Tell good tales there!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 08 February, 2022, 12:43:58 PM
Devil's Reign #3 (Zdarsky, Checchetto, Menyz, Cowles). Trying to write the core series in these "events" must be a challenge. You've got to assume that the reader hasn't read all the intervening issues, but still tie them all together and move the plot along. The result, as in this case, is usually less satisfying than simply following one character through the plot. Anyway, this issue features everyone and their dog. Luke Cage continues in his run as mayor against Wilson Fisk, who is using the Purple Man's powers to influence the election. Some long-standing Daredevil plots look like being tied up, which keeps me interested. I'm not sure this would work if I didn't have that investment.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 08 February, 2022, 02:48:37 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 07 February, 2022, 08:16:00 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 07 February, 2022, 11:59:41 AM
Fantastic Four: Life Story #6 (Russell, Isaakse, Woodard, Caramagna).

All of this is true. I buy pretty much everything I see with Mark Russell's name on it - as readers of this thread no doubt know - as his is by far the weakest of his output. There were moment when you catch the Russellness... but they are fleeting. Its just not that interesting an idea to be honest.... and then onward to the rest of the haul.

You're definitely right about it being the weakest Mark Russell series.

The "Life Story" idea worked very well with Spider-Man and I imagine Marvel has plans to try it again. I just think this may be a case of the wrong writer for the job?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 09 February, 2022, 09:04:09 AM
Crossover #11 (Cates, Cunniffe, Shaw, Hill). More post-modern shenanigans as Ellie meets her maker, and the killer of comic creators is revealed. These kind of things always make me think of Morrison's Animal Man, which made a big impression on my adolescent brain. I think I'll come back to this series once it finishes and enjoy it again, and maybe pick up more of the references.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 14 February, 2022, 10:55:01 AM
Darkhold: Black Bolt (Russell, Cutler, Poggi, Milla, Cowles). Not quite a new comic book, as I found this book from a couple of months ago in the "to read" pile. I know very little about the Inhumans, the Darkhold crossover (which I think was some kind of heroes-turning-into-zombies thing), or Black Bolt (whose real name, brilliantly, is Blackagar Boltagon). Anyway, none of that really matters to this story. Black Bolt wakes up on a prison planet, unsure of how he got there. Mark Russell drip-feeds information as Black Bolt tries to get himself rescued, revealing that all is not necessarily as it seems. There's more than a whiff of the early Alan Moore one-offs on Green Lantern etc, which must have been an inspiration. This is very good stuff indeed. Well worth checking out if you see a copy.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 14 February, 2022, 02:16:16 PM
Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #1&2 (Zdarsky, De Latorre, Blee, Cowles). Elektra battles with Daredevil's moral code, and with Kingpin's machinations. These tie into the Devil's Reign crossover, which is becoming hugely enjoyable. Zdarsky can write a good Daredevil.

Apache Delivery Service #1 (Kindt, Jenkins, Jenkins). I do love a good war comic, so this is right up my street. A young Diné conscript is acting as a scout in Vietnam, observing the North Vietnamese and facing racism from his own side. The sequences in Vietnam are dripping in atmosphere and there are flashbacks to childhood. I think I'll stick with this after a strong first issue.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 February, 2022, 02:19:30 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 14 February, 2022, 02:16:16 PM
Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #1&2 (Zdarsky, De Latorre, Blee, Cowles). Elektra battles with Daredevil's moral code, and with Kingpin's machinations. These tie into the Devil's Reign crossover, which is becoming hugely enjoyable. Zdarsky can write a good Daredevil.

How's Devil's Reign going. I was regretting not getting on board with this DD run (I'll catch up in digital when they get to the top of the pile)) from the off. Then I saw it was running into a big crossover event at which point I was relieved as these rarely come to much use (I still shudder at Shadowlands the last night DD centric event). So I've decided to jump on when the series relaunches after that. Its been a LONG time since I got DD monthly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 14 February, 2022, 02:57:50 PM
I'm enjoying it. Briefly, it's Kingpin's second run to be mayor. He's persecuting heroes (ho hum) and empowering villains. It's well done, though. I particularly enjoyed the X-Men issue, which I didn't expect since I normally find X-books incomprehensible.

I would recommend catching up with Zdarsky Daredevil at some point. It's consistently been one of Marvel's best books.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 14 February, 2022, 07:40:07 PM
Totally agree re Zdarsky's Daredevil, the Devil's Reign Event, the Elektra mini and the X-Men issue (was it a one off, I forget) in particular.

I'm not one for crossovers in general, and the last time I tried to follow "all" of one it turned into the excruciating Secret Wars thing from a couple of years back. However, Dark Reign is wonderful so far (if overly familiar in parts- it's basically Dark Reign crossed with Civil War isn't it?) and the X-Men issue was unexpectedly a) understandable and b) entertaining. Two words I didn't expect to ever say about an X-book again. The only tie-in I've not enjoyed so far has been the Superior Four, with the four alt.Ottos, which should have been a joy but so far very much isn't.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 15 February, 2022, 10:47:28 AM
I think there's one more X-Men tie-in book coming. I agree Superior Four has been a bit of a misfire- it just doesn't have the humour or tone right, I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 22 February, 2022, 11:45:22 AM
Two series that I've been undecided on seem to be finding their feet a bit:

Hulk #3 (Cates, Ottley, Rathburn, Blee, Petit). Fair play to Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley for completely breaking from the Immortal Hulk run and for starting at a sprint, but the first two issues of this series were not good. I suspect I wasn't alone in thinking this, as this issue includes a very helpful catch up. With a few of my very basic questions answered, this was a lot more enjoyable. Hopefully this continues to improve, as I very nearly dropped it after the first couple of issues.

King Conan #3 (Aaron, Asrar, Wilson, Lanham). Poor Jim Zub got dropped from Conan way too soon, a character he clearly loved. I suspect this was to make room for the return of a bigger name, Jason Aaron. Still, at least Aaron had a good back-to-basics take on Conan in his last run. Unfortunately the first two he did the same dropped-in-the-middle-of-a-story trick that Cates tried with Hulk, with similarly disappointing results. He's finally got momentum with this issue, though, and also has a couple of good character moments, by Crom!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 22 February, 2022, 01:58:58 PM
Ben Reilly: Spider-Man #1 (DeMatteis, Baldeón, Silva, Caramagna). A nice little bit of nostalgia (which Marvel have been doing a few of recently), this is set after all the clone shenanigans of the 90s. All very enjoyable, with just the right amount of Spider-angst. DeMatteis can certainly write a good Spider-Man, or clone Spider-Man.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 22 February, 2022, 03:49:26 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 22 February, 2022, 11:45:22 AM
King Conan by Crom!

Just as a complete and total aside <Frank Grimes exasperation> : Anyone else think that having Conan The Barbarian living in the present day Marvel universe and on a frickin Avengers team is the dumbest idea they ever heard? Anyone?
Again; Conan the Barbarian.



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 22 February, 2022, 04:07:38 PM
Fortunately I've missed that. Yes, that sounds deeply stupid. John Constantine-as-a-superhero level stupid.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 February, 2022, 04:08:50 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 22 February, 2022, 03:49:26 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 22 February, 2022, 11:45:22 AM
King Conan by Crom!

Just as a complete and total aside <Frank Grimes exasperation> : Anyone else think that having Conan The Barbarian living in the present day Marvel universe and on a frickin Avengers team is the dumbest idea they ever heard? Anyone?
Again; Conan the Barbarian.

Yep I mean I've avoided it all but it has had me scratching my head. Mind wasn't he in an Avengers Team with The Punisher - they must be kinda regreting that now!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 23 February, 2022, 08:54:34 AM
The Sword of Hyperborea #2 (Mignola, Williams, Campbell, Winter, Robins). A Hellboy spin-off following the history of the eponymous impractically shaped weapon. The first issue was partly in the Conan-inspired prehistoric Hyperborean Age, this is set during the Great War as a spy tries to infiltrate a cult. Laurence Campbell is typically great here, with some wonderful period details. Rob Williams' dialogue is great, which is often not one of Hellboy's strengths. Probably the best of the recent Hellboy spin-offs so far.

The Silver Coin #9 (Ayala, Walsh, Griffin). The silver coin passes on to a corrupt New York cop in the 70s. I'm really enjoying this. The premise is loose enough that the different creative teams have license to spin a tale that suits them, but still remain within the theme. This issue takes the opportunity to delve into some interesting social history about white flight, gentrification, and the role of the authorities in the exploitation of minorities and the poor, all while telling a compelling horror tale. A neat illustration of the power of genre fiction.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 February, 2022, 08:38:41 AM
Lastest haul is by and large magnificent. We'll start with a couple of lower points and from there its a merry dance up the quality hill to the summit of glorious comics.

Venom 5 - arh I see RamV and Al Ewing will be interchanging across the two storylines. RamV doing the earth bound tale of Eddie Brook's son while Al Ewing is doing the time unbound interdimensional land of past Symibote kings ... er thing... well good as the writing is here the set up Al Ewing has is an almighty shrug. We'll see what happens to truly make the juxtapostion stories - related by family - work. The bits that did were when the high concept stuff touched back onto the more grounded story. It has places to go, just needs to get there.

The Human Target 5 - seems odd to say this was a little oblique, Tom King does that really well, indulging in his nods that you'll eventually see as knowing. I was a little tired when I read this and it came across as a bit obtuse. A re-read I suspect will sort that out. Beautiful comic still!

Time before Time 10 - speaking of re-reads this remains a great comic but I think I need one to keep all the different strands and time skips aligned.

My Bad 4 - this one sums up my ebb and flow on this comic. Its bloody brilliant, but do we really need another telling parody examining Batman and The Joker.... but it bloody brilliant and is more about what we as a society have become.

Step by Bloody Step 1 - I'd completely forgotten I'd ordered this but when I saw it in my haul looked at the art and the fact that Si Spurrier was the writer I was glad I did. It superb and the art is stunning, if at times a little fussy to truly support the wordless storytelling with complete success. Its an entirely different experience though and well, well worth checking out. With cleaner storytelling this would have been top if the pile.

Speaking of clearer storytelling Usagi Yojimbo - Lone Goat and Kid 2 shows what a master Stan Sakai is. I'm reasonably sure if there had been no words to accompany the section of this comic that outlined the ancient art of paper making - a few details about the specifc materials and challenges aside - I've have known just as much about what as going on. Oh and a comic that has a good 5 pages dedicated to the anicent art of papermaking and using the same paper to make kites and still be entirely engrossing Stan Sakai is an absolute masterclass... not quite sure why this isn't comic of the haul?

Black Hammer - Reborn 9 ARH cos this comic really drives this glorious epic towards conclusion. Its does a fantastic job and clearly stating - look this is were we are. Here are the pieces in play and then BAM , here's where we are going and here's why you need to keep reading. Compelling stuff... so why isn't this book of the haul?

Well What's the Furthest Place from Here 4 amazes me that this is only issue 4 and yet I'm so engaged with these characters and their world. Its also, unlike some above, so clear and well crafted I don't need anything to enjoy the single issues but am utterly dragged into the ongoing plot entirely. So this one book of the hau...

oh well no cos The Goon 14 see Eric Powell come back to doing what he does best and what he does best is the very best comics. Sardonic and yet with a warmth, compelling, exciting and hilarious and with the best art in comics (with apologies for Gregg Smallwood above and a couple of 2000ad's finest). Just pure joyful comics. Still not book of the haul as that goes to...

well two comics as they are so contrasting.

Monkey Meat 2 is a surrealist masterpiece. Utterly like nothing I've read yet so rooted in its examination of modern society. Absolutely magnificent... and deceptively just a great big fight as well!

and

The Lion and the Eagle 1 Garth Ennis and PJ Holden doing what they do best crashing us back to earth with real situations, such real characters who you fall in love with almost as soon as you meet them. I'm utterly engaged and entralled. And in the almost surreal leaves of horrors exposed in the tale have me utterly on tenderhooks as I read. Just a astonishing piece of comics craft.

You really all should be reading at least ALL of these comics. If the ones I have a whine about have much to offer.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 02 March, 2022, 10:43:50 AM
Elektra: Black, White & Blood #2 (David, Ewing, Smallwood, Land, Reis, Leisten, D'Armata, Caramagna). The second issue of the anthology series, this collects three stories by David & Land, Smallwood and Ewing & Reis. The David and Land one is a fairly forgettable piece about another assassin. Land gets a bit of stick for his use of references. Its quite jarring here, so I can understand why its unpopular with some readers. The Ewing and Reis piece is a nicely done and concise piece based on a clever conceit. I enjoyed that. The Smallwood piece is kind of aimless but unfortunately is probably more notable for the cack-handed intervention of Marvel editorial, which altered some of the art. It's badly done. I can understand why Greg Smallwood is so upset.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 02 March, 2022, 10:54:45 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 February, 2022, 08:38:41 AM

Step by Bloody Step 1 - I'd completely forgotten I'd ordered this but when I saw it in my haul looked at the art and the fact that Si Spurrier was the writer I was glad I did. It superb and the art is stunning, if at times a little fussy to truly support the wordless storytelling with complete success. Its an entirely different experience though and well, well worth checking out. With cleaner storytelling this would have been top if the pile.



The Lion and the Eagle 1 Garth Ennis and PJ Holden doing what they do best crashing us back to earth with real situations, such real characters who you fall in love with almost as soon as you meet them. I'm utterly engaged and entralled. And in the almost surreal leaves of horrors exposed in the tale have me utterly on tenderhooks as I read. Just a astonishing piece of comics craft.


This and this ^^^^
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 14 March, 2022, 03:40:42 PM
Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #3 (Zdarsky, de Latorre, Blee, Cowles). More of the Devil's Reign event, spinning off from the end of the last Daredevil run. This sees Elektra facing off against Kraven the Hunter. This seems like an odd choice of foe for Elektra, and I'm not sure why Zdarsky decided that the Hand would use him as a hitman. In any case, events from Devil's Reign #5 cause a nice emotional finale and there's a big reveal at the end. All very entertaining.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 18 March, 2022, 09:44:42 AM
Punisher # 1 (Aaron, Azaceta, Saiz, Stewart, Petit). A very brief recap of Frank Castle's origin story, with a double page of his greatest hits (including the prog's own Steve Dillon), and then we're into the explanation behind his snazzy new logo and baffling appearance in the Devil's Reign storyline. Now, I have to say that I find The Punisher a difficult character to enjoy. I liked the Ennis stuff best, but I find it derivative and it still retains many of the problems with tone that plague the character. This, on the other hand, is all over the place. Maybe Jason Aaron is trying to avoid the problems of previous series? But, in the process, he has added supernatural elements and basically eliminated Castle's character (such as it is). I have a morbid fascination to see where this goes from here, which might be the only thing that makes me pick up #2.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 March, 2022, 10:13:31 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 18 March, 2022, 09:44:42 AM
Punisher # 1 (Aaron, Azaceta, Saiz, Stewart, Petit). A very brief recap of Frank Castle's origin story, with a double page of his greatest hits (including the prog's own Steve Dillon), and then we're into the explanation behind his snazzy new logo and baffling appearance in the Devil's Reign storyline. Now, I have to say that I find The Punisher a difficult character to enjoy. I liked the Ennis stuff best, but I find it derivative and it still retains many of the problems with tone that plague the character. This, on the other hand, is all over the place. Maybe Jason Aaron is trying to avoid the problems of previous series? But, in the process, he has added supernatural elements and basically eliminated Castle's character (such as it is). I have a morbid fascination to see where this goes from here, which might be the only thing that makes me pick up #2.

Yeah I read this last night and enjoyed it for what it was, but didn't find what I was looking for from it, yet at least, we're only one issue in.

I've not read Punisher for years and have now real bond to the character, aside from thinking he's a great foil for Daredevil. I was particularly interested in this series as I was intrigued as to how Marvel were going to 'reclaim' the character from the right-wing nut jobs that have cooped him as a hero figure. Other rather villify him so they can have him but he's more clearly represented as the dangerous villain he clearly is.

This issue alone seemed just renforce the concept that he's a 'cool hard killers' for those who want to see him as such. I'm thinking Marvel don't believe that simply changing his logo will move the character on and the old logo is prominent here. if only too seemingly emphasisze its 'death'.

So yeah end reveal aside (which I assume is some sort of nasty Hand resurrection trick ala Elektra) this didn't really feel like a new Punisher take. We have time to get there so I'll stick with it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 18 March, 2022, 11:25:39 AM
I agree that The Punisher sort of works alongside Daredevil or Spider-Man, as their strong moral core makes the point of how twisted Castle is. Where he goes off on solo stories, he basically becomes a right-wing military/power fantasy with a little hand-wavy "gosh he's bad" from the writer. Ennis fell into this trap, I think.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 18 March, 2022, 11:54:41 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 February, 2022, 08:38:41 AM
The Human Target 5 - seems odd to say this was a little oblique, Tom King does that really well, indulging in his nods that you'll eventually see as knowing. I was a little tired when I read this and it came across as a bit obtuse. A re-read I suspect will sort that out. Beautiful comic still!

This has to be the most beautiful comic being published at the moment. Every issue is a delight.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 March, 2022, 09:50:34 PM
So Punisher aside what else was in the haul, well let's get the problems out the way.

Ant 3 and I'm out. Its chewing gum mystery superheroics. Our I don't know who I am. Here's some cheesecake. Its old tired and I'm, surprised I lasted 3 issues frankly.

The Thing 5 this series started so well and now it feels like its just trying to throw more and more at things and hope some of it works. Like if they pile so much in it will feel intriguing and complex, instead of confused and cluttered. On this read it the latter BUT the opening and the art... and hits of what might be underneath mean I'm actually looking forward to re-reading this and seeing what actually is there when its done.

Speaking Re-reading Time Before Time 11 emphasizes how much this searches needs one. There is a LOT going on and I have to be honest I'm a bit lost. In this case I think that's on me as there is so much to like here. I am sad Joe Palmer is leaving the art as it was lush.

Slumber 1 could be another one that over eggs the puddin' it almost does it in the first issue alone BUT since its a story about a hunter who goes into dreams to remove the bad things AND elsewhere some very bad things are happening and something (someone) is entering people's dreams and making them kill people. Its clear where this is heading at the start at least. Decent opening with fantastic energetic art.

Han Solo and Chewbacca 1 this one would never be accused of being complex. It keeps so close to the script, to the extent that some of the dialogue is painfully lifted BUT the script its sticking to is fun. The reading is breezely and the art capture of the charisma the lead deserves so overall its a success.

The rest are blinding. goes back to Ram V writing and now I'm getting it. The contrast between the other worldly nonsense of the Al Ewing stuff and the earthy ruminations of the Ram V stuff really works. Here Dylan and Venom are smartly compared to the Hell's Angels that have settled, but are ready to fight to another gang - I mean the comparison is apparent, but it works.

What's the Furthest Place from Here? 5 the series is just superb. Fights but its edging towards underlying themes and things. Wonderful.

One Star Squadron 4 - Mark Russell is good at this stuff!

BUT he's not as good (in this instance) as Monkey Meat 3 which is book of the haul - again - this series is like nothing I've read. The world being built up is fascinating and as satirically sharp as one of Russell's. The individual stories that are told in that world are magnificent, fast, violent, but have much to say. It looks stunning and it an absolute masterpiece. I really hope its finding an audience.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 March, 2022, 11:48:28 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 18 March, 2022, 09:50:34 PM
The Thing 5 this series started so well and now it feels like its just trying to throw more and more at things and hope some of it works. Like if they pile so much in it will feel intriguing and complex, instead of confused and cluttered. On this read it the latter BUT the opening and the art... and hits of what might be underneath mean I'm actually looking forward to re-reading this and seeing what actually is there when its done.

That series was so confusing. You might be right that it'll work on a re-read (in a single sitting maybe).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 March, 2022, 12:06:33 PM
Two stories indirectly or directly inspired by Robert E. Howard this week:
Sword Of Hyperborea #3 (Mignola, Williams, Campbell, Robins, Winter, Stewart). The sword, lost in the English Channel last issue, is recovered by a diver hired by a cult. This doesn't quite have the atmosphere of #2 and the need to tell the diver's tale in a single issue means that it feels very rushed. Still enjoying this, though.

The Cimmerian: Hour of the Dragon #1 (Blondel, Sécher, Sienty). The titular Cimmerian is, of course, Conan in this adaptation of Howard's novel. I imagine Disney/Marvel's legal team put the kibosh on referring to him as such on the cover, even though the book must be out of copyright? Anyway, what we have here is a lavishly illustrated and well written adaptation of a tale of King Conan, up against a a dark wizard (of course) raised from the dead by his enemies. This is great. It really feels the the real thing, compared to some of the flimsier Dark Horse and Marvel tales (though some of those are also wonderful). I'm eagerly looking forward to #2 and I might have a hunt to see if they've done any other adaptations.

Moving away from Howard's influence:
The Silver Coin #10 (Walsh). Michael Walsh wrote and illustrated this issue of his horror anthology, drawing on the rich well of teen slasher films for his influence. I hope this series gets a nice collection, because I can see myself going back to it again and again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Barrington Boots on 21 March, 2022, 12:19:31 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 21 March, 2022, 12:06:33 PM
The Cimmerian: Hour of the Dragon #1 (Blondel, Sécher, Sienty). The titular Cimmerian is, of course, Conan in this adaptation of Howard's novel. I imagine Disney/Marvel's legal team put the kibosh on referring to him as such on the cover, even though the book must be out of copyright? Anyway, what we have here is a lavishly illustrated and well written adaptation of a tale of King Conan, up against a a dark wizard (of course) raised from the dead by his enemies. This is great. It really feels the the real thing, compared to some of the flimsier Dark Horse and Marvel tales (though some of those are also wonderful). I'm eagerly looking forward to #2 and I might have a hunt to see if they've done any other adaptations.

Agree with this! Ablaze have done a bunch of Conan adaptations now and they're all worth looking out - they're the best adaptations I've read. There's a different artist for each giving each a very different look, visually, and they're pretty close adaptations. The only one I didn't enjoy was People of the Black Circle (Frost Giants Daughter was rather dragged out, but looks incredible). I think the first six have been collected into hardback (two per book) and should be easy to pick up if you don't fancy the individual issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 21 March, 2022, 12:32:14 PM
Brilliant! Those books will be going on the wishlist!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 22 March, 2022, 08:31:15 AM
Apache Delivery Service #2 (Kindt, Jenkins, Jenkins). After the atmospheric opening issue, this issue does the grunt work of explaining the premise and introducing the antagonist, which is where it takes a turn towards the supernatural. The artwork is the highlight here. You can practically smell the jungle.

Batman/Catwoman Special (King, Leon, Chang, Crystal, Gerads, Stewart, Cowles). The lengthy credits list is because this unfinished Tom King and John Paul Leon story has become a tribute to Leon, who died last year. Leon was a fantastic artist, who made me think of Mazzuchelli's draftsmanship (and I can't think of a higher complement). The other artists finished the story and there are a couple of essays by Michael Davis and Kurt Busiek. The story itself is slight, running parallel to the current Batman/Catwoman series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 26 March, 2022, 09:26:00 AM
Rogues #1 (Williamson, Leomacs, Lopes, Otsmane-Elhaou). I picked this up on a whim on the basis of the striking cover, and I'm very glad I did. This is a tale of super-villains trying to go straight and starts off with a great humorous tone (and a wonderful cameo from Ape of Angel & the Ape) before taking some serious and dark turns. This could go badly wrong, but the creators pull it off. Full marks for the art, and particularly the colouring, on this. Well worth picking up.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2022, 10:37:05 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 26 March, 2022, 09:26:00 AM
Rogues #1 (Williamson, Leomacs, Lopes, Otsmane-Elhaou). I picked this up on a whim on the basis of the striking cover, and I'm very glad I did. This is a tale of super-villains trying to go straight and starts off with a great humorous tone (and a wonderful cameo from Ape of Angel & the Ape) before taking some serious and dark turns. This could go badly wrong, but the creators pull it off. Full marks for the art, and particularly the colouring, on this. Well worth picking up.

Ohhh interested now. Love Angel and the Ape.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 April, 2022, 09:11:12 PM
While I wait for Rogues 1 to land I have my latest haul and its tiny, but pretty good.

Step by Bloody Step 2 - doesn't have the storytelling clarity a wordless tale like this requires, but you get there and it is stunning and fast becoming more and more interesting. So I'm happy to work with it.

One Dark Knight 2 as Jock rewrites The Warriors via Escape from New York in a way that allows him to draw some very effective pictures. This one is wafer fine. But sometimes wafer thin treat can be all you need.

Lion and the Eagle 2 - all about the issue 2 this month (as we'll see in a bit) and this one gets to it. In doing that it sets up the tension but curious therefore loses that horror of the first issue. This will have its place in the series as a whole. Read as this its the optmistic start to a Bridge to Far at the moment.

Yojimbo - Goat and Kid 3- I see bats and rabbits and snakes but not the goat... which isn't important as of course this is magnificent.

With only 2 issues to go Black Hammer Reborn 10 makes me wonder how the hell they are going to pull all this together, but that ending gives me hope if Jeff Lemire does he'll do it bloody well!

X-Cellent 2 all about the 2s as I said and this one is book of a good haul. Its like Peter Milligan and Michael Allred haven't missed a beat YET this one also perfectly summaries how much the world has changed since they've been away. Best thing I can say is it make me want to read all the earlier stuff straight away. Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 April, 2022, 05:45:51 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2022, 10:37:05 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 26 March, 2022, 09:26:00 AM
Rogues #1 (Williamson, Leomacs, Lopes, Otsmane-Elhaou). I picked this up on a whim on the basis of the striking cover, and I'm very glad I did. This is a tale of super-villains trying to go straight and starts off with a great humorous tone (and a wonderful cameo from Ape of Angel & the Ape) before taking some serious and dark turns. This could go badly wrong, but the creators pull it off. Full marks for the art, and particularly the colouring, on this. Well worth picking up.

Ohhh interested now. Love Angel and the Ape.

Based on this I ordered Rogues and I'm glad I did, its a fun read... until the end when we are left to remember that while this was all been fun hi-jinks and played for laughs these folks are pretty terrible people. Art is just lush. The fact that the main heist is due to be in Gorilla City and we'll (I assume) get Grood soon as well.

So over all a bit of a triumph so thank you Calhab for the heads up.

One question though is Angel really going out with Detective Chimp?!?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 April, 2022, 09:15:23 PM
Small, but basically cute haul this time.

The Thing 6 - well if I'm honest it failed utterly to pull things together in a satisfying cohesive way. Maybe on re-read but after such a strong couple of part it all rather fell apart under the pile of ideas it threw into the mix. Shame.

Couple of decent openers. Rocketeer - The Great Race 1 feels like an age since we've had new Rocketeer and it nice to have its solid, days gone by storytelling back, even if the art is a little overworked at times. Alice Ever After 1 is an interesting beast, alluding to Alice in Wonderland and eluding the comparisons at the same time. Lovely art, like a sharp Brett Parsons.

One-Star Squadron 5 things are falling apart, from no a great start, but this remains cutting and funny if not quite as sharp as Mark Russell's other works. Venom 7 remains a surprising delight. Why do I like this series? Dunno but I do.

Not as much as Monkey Meat 4 wow this series is so different and brilliant and crazy and yet strangely reassuring in all that. Its quite a mindblowing piece of magnificence. Book of the haul once again.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 05 May, 2022, 02:59:26 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 13 April, 2022, 05:45:51 PM
Based on this I ordered Rogues and I'm glad I did, its a fun read... until the end when we are left to remember that while this was all been fun hi-jinks and played for laughs these folks are pretty terrible people. Art is just lush. The fact that the main heist is due to be in Gorilla City and we'll (I assume) get Grood soon as well.

So over all a bit of a triumph so thank you Calhab for the heads up.

One question though is Angel really going out with Detective Chimp?!?

Issue 2 of Rogues is pretty good- not quite hitting the high notes of 1, but some interesting character development.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 May, 2022, 08:31:13 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 05 May, 2022, 02:59:26 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 13 April, 2022, 05:45:51 PM
Based on this I ordered Rogues and I'm glad I did, its a fun read... until the end when we are left to remember that while this was all been fun hi-jinks and played for laughs these folks are pretty terrible people. Art is just lush. The fact that the main heist is due to be in Gorilla City and we'll (I assume) get Grood soon as well.

So over all a bit of a triumph so thank you Calhab for the heads up.

One question though is Angel really going out with Detective Chimp?!?

Issue 2 of Rogues is pretty good- not quite hitting the high notes of 1, but some interesting character development.

I really enjoyed issue 2 (which I've just read). I mean The Rogues prowling through Gorilla City who dunn't want to read that. Top stuff and lovely art.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 May, 2022, 09:44:29 PM
Elsewhere

Step by Bloody Step 3 continues to look lovely BUT without the clarity of storytelling to pull of the wordless story smoothly enough.

Punisher 2 not as interesting or as bold as I want it to be. We'll see.

Rocketeer 2 fun plane race. Nice hijinx but not the Rocketeer at his best.

One-Star Squadron 6 ends on an unsurprising downbeat, look forward to a re-read at some point here.

Usagi Yojimbo - Lone Goat and Kid 4 what's not to love!

Frontiersman - Lock-up Special or own Nicolo Assirelli steps in on the art and I have to say raises the level for me. Story is good, but not as good as the previous mini(?). I say mini as it appears this story will be told over a series of minis and Frontiersman as a series is over and will continue in something called Antioch, we'll see how that goes. There's also something called Gehenna on Image1 30th Anthology... whatever that is... did we know this? No sure, but I've enjoyed Frontiersman enough to try the new series at least.

Slumber 2 story is brewing up nicely and love the art.

The Lion and the Eagle 3 the fact that this isn't book of the haul is indication of how much i just take brilliance from Ennis and Holden for granted!

Monkey Meat 5 remains unique and more wonderfully is returning. I am sooooo pleased.

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters 9 is back, is still wonderful and that's almost reason enough to give it book of the haul.

That however will go to Black Hammer Reborn 11 which starts to pull things together quite brilliantly by taking us back to the start. Loved this.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 10 May, 2022, 10:48:06 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 10 May, 2022, 09:44:29 PM
There's also something called Gehenna on Image1 30th Anthology... whatever that is... did we know this? No sure, but I've enjoyed Frontiersman enough to try the new series at least.

I believe Gehenna ties into/is part of the Frontiersman universe, but I'm not sure exactly how yet (and I lettered Part 3 yesterday).
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 May, 2022, 06:09:11 AM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 10 May, 2022, 10:48:06 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 10 May, 2022, 09:44:29 PM
There's also something called Gehenna on Image1 30th Anthology... whatever that is... did we know this? No sure, but I've enjoyed Frontiersman enough to try the new series at least.

I believe Gehenna ties into/is part of the Frontiersman universe, but I'm not sure exactly how yet (and I lettered Part 3 yesterday).

Not sure that's a good sign - not that Jim is lettering - that he doesn't know how it ties in after 3 parts!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 11 May, 2022, 06:39:45 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 11 May, 2022, 06:09:11 AM
Not sure that's a good sign - not that Jim is lettering - that he doesn't know how it ties in after 3 parts!

Don't get me wrong — it's a fast-paced action strip that seems quite capable of standing on its own. I just don't know how it ties into the Frontiersman stuff (the Kindlonverse, if you will)... yet.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 16 May, 2022, 11:17:39 AM
Dogs of London (Milligan, Artecida, Bianconi, Steen). On the surface this is a gangster tale set in 60s London and Soho (which reminds me I still need to see that Edgar Wright film) with hints of the Krays. This is Peter Milligan, though, so there are suggestions of experiments, revived corpses and other  strange goings on. I haven't come across Artecida before, but their work is impressive. If I have a criticism, its that it is very static. I think they come from outside comics, so maybe that betrays a slight lack of familiarity with the medium.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 24 May, 2022, 01:30:31 PM
Hulk vs Thor: Banner of War Part 1 (Cates, Cóccolo, Mayer, Anderson, Sabino) and Thor #25 (Cates, DeFalco, Shammas, Cóccolo, Frenz, D'Armini, Rich).

I've enjoyed Donny Cates' Thor run to date, so I was optimistic when he took over from Al Ewing on Hulk. Ewing's run started with a bang, but had long run out of momentum by the time it finished. The time was right for a fresh start. Unfortunately, I lasted 3 issues with Cates' Hulk-as-a-spaceship-piloted-by-b=Banner concept. It was a bad idea, and it didn't get any better. Disappointing stuff. Unfortunately, this has now bled over into the Thor run I'd been enjoying with a very, very dull Hulk v Thor fight.

Fortunately, Thor 25 is an anniversary issue which also includes a fun retro DeFalco/Frenz story and a well executed Shammas/D'armini spin on a myth, reminiscent of the current Dark Horse "Norse Mythology" series. Both of which have the unfortunate effect make the main feature look pretty flat in comparison.

I'm now wondering whether to persist with this run.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Adventurer on 02 June, 2022, 10:14:24 PM
I've been away from the forums for a little while, but I thought I'd pop back in today to mention that I actually have a comic coming out from Image Comics this week. It's called Super Freaks, and it is a one-shot anthology Fanzine for Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon.

During spring of last year I and the co-hosts of my Savage Dragon podcast, the Savage FINcast, together started organizing a fan anthology to celebrate our 10th anniversary as well as the 30TH anniversary of Savage Dragon. Originally we intended to self publish it and give it out as prizes for podcast listeners, but Erik Larsen liked the look of it so much he offered to publish it officially through Image.

I bring this up, because I was reminded of the passing of Dave Evans recently and it reminded me that Super Freaks has its direct inspiration tracing back to Zarjaz and Dogsbreath. I actually came up with the Savage Dragon Fanzine idea way back in the late 2008, and I used the 2000 AD Fanzines as the concept template. I couldn't generate enough interest at the time among the Savage Dragon community, so I created a podcast instead. But now 10 years latter its a reality and I regret now not finding a place in the credits to memorialize Bolt 01 in the text somewhere.

I thought about posting this in the announcement thread about his passing, or the other thread about the Bolt anthology. But I figured here in this thread was more appropriate.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/4118/36oxaO.jpg)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: maryanddavid on 04 June, 2022, 12:41:35 AM
Well done Adventurer!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 June, 2022, 07:22:02 AM
Great stuff Adventurer and nice to have you back.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 June, 2022, 07:40:29 AM
I've finally found time to reflect on my latest haul having finished reading them a few days ago on a trip away. And its a pretty decent haul. A couple to shuffle away quickly. Hawk the Slayer 2 is exactly what we read in the floppies and then Han Solo and Chewbacca 2 washed over me in a way a comic about Han and Chewie and Greedo and Han's dad(?) on a heist caper really shouldn't. Punisher 3 really isn't doing the interesting things I thought it would yet either, but does just enough to keep me going.

Dogs of London 1 on the other hand sets up a lot and keeps it in your head in in a typically haunting Milligan style. Nice ... well effective... start.

Alice ever After 2 similarly continues to tantalise as it plays with the world of Alice, but explore more. Slumber 3 does similar things as the chase through dreams continues.

X-Cellent 3 Michael Allred really is a wonder and Milligan (again I'm reading a lot of Milligan at the moment) plays with X-Statix ideas wondefully again.

Then we get to the top of haul, good as some of that is they're not as good as Usagi Yojimbo - Lone Goat and Kid 5 which only really leaves me with the question as to why it took me so long to get into the rabbit! Time Before Time 12 shows why I need to read this title and this pause for breathe as our own PJ Holden does a wonderful standin job reminds me that at the core of this twisty turny title is a great tale of great characters. But book of the haul is doubt Black Hammer Reborn 12 which quite brilliantly set up the final story in the Black Hammer epic with 'The End' coming soon I believe. That this sorts so much and opens the ending in tantalising fashion is just a wonder to behold.

Nice haul.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 June, 2022, 09:02:05 PM
Usagi Yojimbo 28... and 1-27. I managed to pick up a complete set of the IDW Usagi Yojimbo series 1-27 and so added from issue 28 to my pull list and have just blasted through the lot. Its just a joyous read. Its light and easy on the surface, but with deep rich textures running through. Comics that are a simple joy to read and I'm chuffed to have picked the series up and be up to date and now as well as the colour reprints I have the new ongoing to look forward to every month.

WHY OH CHUFFIN' WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO CATCH ON TO THIS COMIC!!!

I've known about Yojimbo since the early 90s (I think) don't be a fool like me and get onboard as soon as possible if you aren't already.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 June, 2022, 09:04:40 PM
Latest haul is an interesting bunch. Some not as good as I might want them to be.

Step by Bloody Step 4 I've wanted to love this comic. Si Spurrier is great, the idea is good, the art is lovely but to be brutaly honest the storytelling has been lacking to carry the wordless concept. I've give it another go down the line but this one is a noble failure.

Venom 8 surprise though it is to say, well even more surprising than the fact I'm reading a Venom comic 8 issues in is that I don't look forward to the Al Ewing issues and the Ram V ones are much stronger. Here Eddie Brook, displaced in time fights Kang for... well reasons. Ram V will be back soon.

The Rocketeer - Great Race 3 I mean this meant to be edge of the seat, hi-octance fun and frolics but it stretches credulity to breaking point.

Albatross Exploding Funnybooks 1 Eric Powell's new anathology I was expecting to be book of the haul, but, well in grand anthology style its a mixed bag, which given its all Eric Powell is actually pretty surprising. La Diabla is pretty fine, Hillybilly is excellent, Lester of the Lesser Gods just plays to the losest of Powell's tropes and is pretty poor. The Goon has moments when it does the same and moments when its it normal excellent stuff. So yeah a mixed bag. Which if I'm honest is a bit of a let down.

Dogs of London 2 wins title of the most chilling cover of the year. Inside its almost as chilling, but there a book further down the haul that tops it on that front. Alice Ever After 3 continues to do a fine job playing with the Alice concept. Slumber 4 chases through its nightmare landscapes well.

Any of the rest could have been book of the haul.

Time before Time 13 sets up the new arc very, very nicely at the same time providing a decent recap of where we are up to. Very good and very effective.

What's the furtherest place from here? 6 wonderfully throws all its pieces in the air and sets up potential for so much more to come. Never forget, frequent chapter headings aside this remains a double-sized comic for $3.99 still. I have no idea how!

That Texas Blood 14 moves the comics firmly into horror tropes - almost cliche, but does so so effectively as to out chill even Dogs of London. Truly horrible stuff in the best possible sense.

Comic of the haul though. Well its The Lion and the Eagle 4. How does Ennis do it, this time again accompanied by our own PJ Holden. I mean how. He plays with the same heart strings, using very similar instructments, the tools of WW2 combat and yet somehow he gets new tune out each time BUT still has the same emotional hammer blow even though it should all be so familar. Astonishing.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2022, 09:14:42 PM
Smaller haul this time - well in terms of comics at least - also got Battle Action Special, new edition of Grendel Omnibus 1 AND new Lawless trade (the one ongoing Tharg Thrill I allow myself to double dip on... if Brink did hardcovers... anyway...) the comics themselves... well...

Han Solo and Chewbacca 3 maybe I need to reread these as I'm stunned how much they wash over me! So stuff happened to some characters, some of whom I know.

Fuck this Place 2 Kyle Starks is brilliant... so why isn't this? Well yet at least?

Spider-man and Moon Girl - I loved the Moon Girl and Devil D series so am snapping up these one shots released in conjunction with the new telly show coming soon... so far yet more shoulder shrug...

so at the moment this haul is 3 comics so much Muh! Been a long time since I had a haul like this. Things do improve. Hawk the Slayer 3 continues to show I'm enjoying this a lot second time around.

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters 10 great to have this back and would be book of the haul if it wasn't so damned quick to read. I mean that due to it being structure to have the art tell the tale which makes it very brisk but damn it good but its quick.

Usagi Yojimbo - Lone Goat and Kid 6 a classic tribute to the Lone Wolf and Cub series and a superb issue

X-cellent 4 fantastic addition to Milligan's and Allred addition to the X franchise continues on fine form keeping things as updated and relevent as you'd expect while expertly playing with how dated what's gone before can been seen to be in the current context. Fantastic stuff.

So yeah very mixed haul, mind if the Battle Action Special hadn't been reviewed elsewhere it would have blown all before it out the water.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 04 July, 2022, 07:54:32 AM
I really must flag up ENDANGERED #1, by Blood Moon Comics- and say that this really should have found a home in the prog. Post-apocalypse attempt to repopulate the Earth, buggered by the presence of giant insects. It's well-produced, nicely written, beautifully drawn, and has a strong 2000AD vibe.

Absolutely worth picking up, even more so if you've been finding a hole in your monthly science fiction comic reading since Letter 44 ended.

SBT
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 July, 2022, 08:26:00 PM
Well been neglecting my comics for all sorts of reasons - mainly very busy evenings (doing over comics related stuff of course) of late BUT I'm on holiday at the mo and so have managed to catch up (mostly still have Shift and the Battle Action book from Hibernia to finish) and its quite a haul.

Few 1s to start and the most disappointing is Manalorian 1 - I mean its just adaptions of the telly show. For some reason (and lack of attention I imagine) I expected it to be new material, so this was very disappointing. It makes perfect sense for it to be the telly show. After all the old Star Wars series started with adfapting the movies - so why whine... well cos I want to that's why!

Daredevil 1 hearing SO much good stuff about the Zdarsky run thought this would be a great jumping on point... it wasn't but I'll give it time.

Speaking of Zdarsky the fuss he gets meant I tried Public Domain 1 which was a good comic if I'd literally hadn't just read another comic by the same writer which used a property created by others and which has been profitted of my big business... I mean he makes good points. Its well written, the art is decent... but it sticks in the throat when you've just read his DD 1...

Absolution 1 Pete Milligan is banging out these IP generating mini-series at the moment, but damn he does so many of them so very well. Absolution 1 is the veruy definition of a movie on a comic pay. I could smell the popcorn as I read it and that normally bugs me... but this was a good fun movies so I got over it! Speaking of Milligan banging out the IP generators Dogs of London 3 continues what is probably the weakest recent example of Milligan doing this. Its still decent.

Rocketeer - The Great Race 4 pushes it luck but just about makes the landing.

Han Solo and Chewbacca 4 WOOKIE FIGHT... why is this still so mah... why am I still getting it?

Hawk the Slayer 4 shit me sideways Henry Flint is SO good.

Deadbox 3 its back and Mark Russell is going for subtly here. Its pretty heavy handed but the adoration if guns in the US is a target that sidestep subtly so...

Slumber 5 the first arc (I hope there more of this???) capers its way entertainingly towards next months conclusion.

Time before Time 14 is working well with its more linear side quests.

Rogues 3 balances the hi-jinks with the horrible nature of its leads really well. But really that was Grodd's child they just happened to kidnap... really...

Top of the pile. X-cellent 5 reminds us that Pete Milligan isn't just an IP farm. Can't wait for 'Season 2'

What's the furtherest place from here? 7 starts to give our world an origin and its wonderfully horrible. Fantastic.

Usagi Yojimbo 29 I mean Stan Sakai has been doing this for 30 odd years now. He knows what he's doing and does it so, SO well.

But toppermost is That Texas Blood 15 unlike the IP farming mentioned above and similar to the best this one uses its form to perfection. There's a short, almost wordless scene where Joe Bob breaks some horrific news to a father. Its heartbreaking and just brilliant. Buy this comic.

Good haul which has a bonus to top it off with The Human Target 6 which I somehow missed on my pull list and is typically brilliant for this series. Comics are good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 August, 2022, 06:59:55 AM
Continuing my holiday catch up by finishing my regular comic haul while sat in the beautiful Lake District - arh does life get any better?

I hate this place 3 is a step in the right direction that buys this comic a little longer. Its not however up to Kyle Starks normal standard. Maybe I need to do a recap as to why any fu*ker is staying at that house?

Punisher 4 still not the comic I wanted it to be. However again interesting turn of events, or at least apparently so, leave this in an interesting place.

Batman: One Dark Knight 3 it has significant issues writing wise but as a showcase of Jock' are it does a lovely job.

Venom 9 I've enjoyed the Al Ewing Garden of Time stuff a lot less than the RamV work on this title but this issue crashes the two storylines together very successfully and I really enjoyed it... I'm 9 issues into a Venom series something special must be happening!

Speaking of Al Ewing Antman 1 is an absolute blast.

Alice Ever After 4 the story is heading to conclusion and is really good now. It creeps under you and I'm really looking forward to reading this in one go when its done.

Public Domain 2 is a great comic, fantastic and would be top of the pile if not for my beef of writer well immersed in the system trying to smack the system he's thriving off. Still superb way to go about it!

Superman - Space Age 1 almost 4 time the Mark Russell with 4 times the Mike Allred in this bumper sized package. Man what a delight. Its a 60s set retelling of the origin of Superman and the formation of The Justice League via Lex Luther inspired nuclear showdown. Its so, so well thought out, the format is lovely, a bigger, if slightly cheaper prestige format for those that remember . So why on earth is this beauty not top of the pile. Well my niggle with it is Mark Russell comes so much ground that even with 80 pages the quick scene cuts mean only a two of scenes get the space they deserve to breathe. It means they whole thing is an absolutely blast to read but there were bits where I'd wished the pace had stopped a little and characters had a little more room to develop. Still fantastic package and wonderful read, highly recommended.

So that leaves us two for the top of pile Time before time 15 starts the second half of this arc and this series feels far more focused with some of the bright and shiney timey whimey stuff taking a back seat to allow the characters and their more personal dilemma's to shine. Our own Rory McConville deserves you dime here. BUT its not quite book of the haul that goes again to the best comic you don't seem to be reading That Texas Blood 16 and Joe Bob and the good folks of Ambrose County really provide a wonderful example of comics at their best. Even as a serial killer, an incredibly well realised and creepy serial killer, stalks the pages of the comic, that feels fantastically secondary to the much more grounded characters. Its a brilliant series.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 August, 2022, 09:08:14 PM
Hmmm again not the best of hauls my latest. I might need to do some re-evaluation of what I'm getting.

Avengers and Moon Girl - well these team up stories - I assume release to tie in with the original date of the cartoon (pushed back to next year I think) are even close to as good as the original series alas.

Predator 1 I don't rememerb adding this to my pull list but hey Kev Walker's art is even better than it was before in this alas the story is very cliche so far.

Love Everlasting 1 is far from cliche... well except when it plays with cliche deliberately but not quite sure what its doing yet. Still it looks incredible.

So three one's then a couple if 2s. Mandalorian 2 just isn't the comic I want - stand retelling of the telly show... Daredevil 650... or 2. Kinda okay but far from as good as I was hoping given Zdarsky's rep on DD. Was very much looking forward to reading DD monthly again. Not sure how long this will last. Also Ann Nocenti's back up was... confusing alas.

Then 3 fives of all things Han Solo and Chewbacca 5 is so interesting in the way it takes things so exciting yet makes them so dull. This one will probably go at the end of this arc. Punisher 5 is a decent comic but still not quite what I hoped for but offers enough to keep me going for the 12 issue run I suspect. Hawk the Slayer 5 we've discussed elsewhere but shit me sideways Henry Flint hey!

Slumber 6 arhhh this has been great but the last issue of this arc (is it going to come back? i have my doubts) just feels like so many high octane endings. Shame.

So it gets the the last three out of 12 to really get to hits. And of course that starts with Usagi Yojimbo 30 cos this comic is ACE. Top of the haul, well it seems fitting since we started with a load of 1 and 2s that we end with Sacrament 1 and Absolution 2. Pete Milligan is churning out these short stories in 4-6 issue minis from various companies at the moment. Most are good, some - including these two are great. So they both get book of the haul.

What;s fruststrating is 3 great comics out of 12 is not a good return. As has been mentioned in another thread these cost a LOT at the moment and its cost a lot to get these and I need to be picking better to justify the outlay. So yah know Pete Milligan and Stan Sakai are safe bets. Maybe I need to be getting far more selective with the rest. I feel there's a pull list review coming...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 30 September, 2022, 11:51:54 AM
My daughter hasn't been enjoying the Moon Girl crossovers as much as the series. Hopefully it picks up.

Having moved across the water, I'm now getting my comics from a new local shop. It's made an absolute mess of my reading, and nearly all my back issues are in a container waiting to be loaded. Still, the new shop has an amazing selection of back issues.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 September, 2022, 12:03:41 PM
There's going to be a new ongoing (or extended mini) as well. I assuming to tie in to the new telly show.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 11 November, 2022, 11:36:49 AM
Holy modern comics suck Batman!
Is there anything on the shelves these days worth reading?

Yes there is old chum, yes there is; The 'Black Label' Batman books.


I brooded over the following new releases this week:

Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo 1; A Marc Silvestri joint. The artwork is unsurprisingly a scorching 10/10, and the writing is surprisingly decent. I've loved Silvestri for as long as I can remember and would find it difficult to pass on anything he produces, particularly a high profile gig like this. I'm in - issues 2 & 3 pre-ordered.
Riddler Year One 1; This is set in the 2022 "The Batman" movie continuity, and is written by yer man who played The Riddler in the movie - Paul Dano. Surprisingly excellent - and I mean excellent. I'm in for the full run on this one too.
Batman: Beyond The White Knight 7; SGM's third "White Knight" series, and by far the weakest of the three. The script is the Achilles Heel of course - painfully contrived for the entire series. Only one issue left in this run, so I will finish it. Even if this series leaves a sour taste in the mouth I will probably be back for more down the line - the artwork is just too frickin good.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 November, 2022, 08:13:09 PM
Its been an age since I posted here for various reasons I won't bore you with. So need to catch up BUT no way I'm going to review as normal, far too many. So instead since I'm thinking of a purge I'm going to review by series and say how close to removal from my pull list each series is. So we start with finished so no point worrying:

Alice Ever After (5) - Interesting would pick up second series if it happened.

Antman (2-4) - will be picking up the Wasp series that follows this. Pretty good fun.

Dogs of London (4 + 5) - One of the many Milligan IP factory minis. One of the weakest but good enough.

Moon Girl and... (Avengers + X-Men) - Well it wasn't great, but my affection for the character means I'll be getting the up coming mini.

Slumber (6) - This is meant to be ongoing. I'm not holding my breathe but will pick up more if they land.

Still going and risk of chop:

Absolution (3 + 4) - One of many Pete Milligan current IP factory minis - and a belter. Safe as houses.

Chicken Devils (1) -  new mini from this fun series; safe

Daredevil (2 - 4) - not a DD I'm digging, on the edge of going, but has a little rope.

Han Solo & Chewbacca (5+6) - You are right on the cusp. A book about Han and Chewie shouldn't be dull!

Human Target (7 + 8 + Tales of) - Safe as houses

I Hate this Place (4 + 5) - I love Kyle Starks but this is so close - so disappointing and lost.

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters (11) - So safe - except next issue is the final - NNOOOOOoooo

Lazarus risen 7 - so safe BUT on hiatus before the last 12(ish) issue run.

Love Everlasting (2 - 4) what is going on? fascinating but a little directionless, at this point, pretty safe.

Mandalorian (2?) - pretty much on its way out.

Predator (2-4) - hmmmm very close to going. I'll finish this opening arc but beyond that... doubtful...

Public Doman (3+4) - Aside from the obvious irony discussed in earlier issue here its a good comic and safe.

Punisher (5-7) - Still not doing what I want it to but I'll give it its 12 issue run... I think...

Sacrament (1-3) - Yet another from the Milligan IP factory - another decent one too.

Superman Space Age (2) - Mark Russell is still one of the best writers out there and add Mike Allred and this is safe (well only one to go anyway!)

That Texas Blood (17-19) - That rarest thing, regular as clockwork and brilliant - so safe

Time Before Time (16 -18) - That rarest thing, regular as clockwork and great - so safe

Travelling to Mars (1) - even after 1 issue this one is safe. More brilliant satire from Mark Russell

Usagi Yojimbo (30 - 31) - the very definition of safe

Venom (10 -13) - hmmm its losing me, even the Ram V bits. And we have a cross over coming. Dropping from safety but not in real danger yet.

So there we have it. A few that can go, a few at risk. Will be making cuts soon.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 17 November, 2022, 01:53:17 PM
My goodness how good is Usagi Yojimbo right now though? not that it's ever been anything less that superlative its entire publication history, but Stan the man simply does not let up or let the readers down.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 December, 2022, 11:12:47 AM
Okay only the two hauls to catch up on. I must get better at this in the new year. This has always been one of my all time fav threads and while all the regulars might have gone, I still hope hope others will join in.

ANYWAY my latest comics in ... oh I don't know writer  order:

Pete Milligan Love: Is deep and satisfying

He's been churning out 4-6 issue series, I assume as prospective properties for development. They are always interesting, always engaging and often brilliant. Would many times be at home in 2000ad with a bit of retooling. Current issues Absolution 5 - fantastic end to a great series. Sacrament 4 bigging to a thrilling conclusion.

Mark Russell Love: Just as deep, if not deeper, amusing and seems to avoid growing old.

I've been reading the various Mark Russell series for years now and there is such a distinct tone and feel to his satire he's almost instantly recognisable in a way few writers are. I often feel this will get tired and I'll have had enough Mark Russell, but not hitting that and enjoying everything he writes. Current issues Billionaire Island - Cult of Dogs 1 + 2 and My Bad vol. 2 1 see him return previous stories and ignite both with fresh ideas.

Tom King Love: I'm still in denial but I keep going back to him.

I means it not as deep as my lush for the writers above yet here I am with three Tom King series in my last 2 hauls. He constructs interesting tales, if he's a little indulgent and self-satisfyed in their telling. Danger Street 1 sets up a potentially interesting look at some of DCs lesser lights. Human Target 9 builds well on this intriguing anf simply beautiful comic series. Love everlasting 5 is telling me nothing by giving me so much. I'm hooked but damned if I know why!

Chip Zdarsky NOT love: Look I keep jumping into bed with him, but seem to leave unsatisfied a lot!

Daredevil 5 + 6 was a comic I was so looking forward to. Read all the Chip love for the previous volume and haven't picked up DD in floppy for years. Alas this isn't my DD (which is fine I have a LOT of my DD) and has left me somewhat floppy myself. Public Domain 5 has been altogether better. Now finished (I think) I'm left with an irritating iche that I'm just read him writing characters that have exploited the work of others and here is campaigning against that very thing. GRRRRR....

Lots of other odds and sods.

Han Solo and Chewbacca 7 - why am I still getting this???

Predator 5 - well I have no intention of still getting this after this first Kev Walker arc finishes next issue!

Punisher 8 - decent but not what I wanted. Still 4 issues to go and we'll see...

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 1: Love the character but not hit the heights of the original series with these cartoon supporting recent outings. We'll give this one more time though...

What's the furthest place from here? 8 - brilliant series returns but the fill-in art on this flashback lets the story down a little.

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters 12 - WHY IS THIS THE END OF THIS MAGNIFICENT SERIES! WHY? WHY! ... why...

Resident Alien - The Book of Love 1 - The fact this has returned when we were told we were done makes me happy again after th lose of Jonna.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: The Monarch on 06 January, 2023, 03:53:04 PM
I don't really get many comics outside of the prog and meg these days but i dunno where else i can rant about this

I hate, hate, hate, HATE what has happened to the 80s version of the eagle when it hit 1990. If anything makes us to feel how lucky we are to still have the megazine around then observe how awful the 90s relaunch of eagle was. it went from weekly to monthly. 32 pages to 68 and like only 8 pages of new strip and the rest is goddamn reprint.

and what the fuck is the deal with this unfunny ongoing joke about giraffes who read the eagle comic?!? is it supposed to be funny? am i missing something?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 19 January, 2023, 04:55:57 PM
I'm loving Human Target as well. I may even double dip and get the collection when it comes out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 January, 2023, 08:32:20 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 19 January, 2023, 04:55:57 PM
I'm loving Human Target as well. I may even double dip and get the collection when it comes out.

All hangs on how well he pulls off the ending now!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 January, 2023, 08:12:55 AM
Well we've switched internet provider and that's lead to the Forum getting blocked at home... for reasons... well I don't understand at all. Its not device specific as connected to a different networks the site opens perfectly normally... weird... hopefully it'll sort itself. ANYWAY the consequence of this is I'm reviewing blind as I don't have the comics to hand as I type this. Which is interesting as it leaves me reviewing looking in the rear view mirror, with only the lingering impression reflected in my terrible memory to go on... which is an interesting way to do this in itself.

So some comics are getting pretty trying. Han Solo and Chewbacca 8 + 9 principle amongst them. I'm only getting this still as it should be so much better, though these last two do give me some hope. Punisher 9 is similar really, very similar in fact. Its getting better. Oh and so is Daredevil 7 come that that.


Predator 6 didn't, but I think this series is over and getting a relaunch, I won't be on board.

Venom 14 + 15 is doing a crossover thing or other I don't care for, but to be fair it continues the main thrust with of the series and its still better when Ram V is writing it rather than Al Ewing which is a surprise. Speaking of Al Ewing Wasp 1 is him at his best. Its a bright and lovely start to a series featuring one of my all time fav characters so this is a big win. AND speaking of characters I like Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 2 is getting the benefit of the doubt for that reason. Its okay.

Avengers: War Across Time 1 takes me back to when I loved the Avengers big time. Its fun and apparently Alan Davis' full sequensial swansong so deserves checking out for that reason alone.

Someone who isn't retiring from comics anytime soon is Mark Russell and I still happily buy all his stuff, even if the themes is very specific and normally similar he finds different tones and ways to present them and My Bad 2 + 3, Travelling to Mars 2, Billionaire Island 3 all delight in similar, yet different, ways.

Speaking of similar yet different so it goes with Tom King Human Target 10 + 11 build to a promising finale as he explores the JLA characters in a fascinating murder mystery. Danger Street 2 explores the obsure end of DCs character using 1st Issue Special as his launch point and its setting off really nicely.

Sacrement 5 seems to be the last of these recent Pete Milligan minis, don't have any on order at the moment, not sure if I've missed any but this one ends really well. I await what he does next (well that'll be the next series of X-Cellent but that's a returning Marvel property rather than this IP factory mini work). Speaking of waiting I picked up Image! 9 as it had a Jack Staff short in it, worth the price of entry alone, though cruelly left me hankering for when Paul Grist finally gets back to his own characters for a more extended run. We've been promised so much for so long. Time Before Time 19 doesn't leaves you waiting and comes out wonderfully regularly and leaves you wishing this series got the attention it deserves. Its also great to have Pete Hogan and Steve Parkhouse benefit from the attention they deserve as Resident Alien 2 + 3 reward us all from their recent telly 'fame'.

What's the Furthest Place from here? 9 + 10 is such great bang for your buck its sad that this one doesn't get hailed from on high. Wonderful series.

So I guess that leaves Chicken Devils 2 for last and therefore book of the haul... more do to how I've reminded myself of things as I've typed that really thinking about it but you know what it was really go so go for it.

I might do these more distant reviews more often it was quite fun... still what the form on something other than my phone at home mind!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 02 February, 2023, 01:34:47 PM
Your hauls never fail to impress Colin - these days you'd be classified as a 'Whale'!*

I picked up my own haul recently, and breezed through the lot:

Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo 2 + 3; Silvestri continues to deliver the goods art-wise, and the story is decent if a little rote.
Riddler Year One 2; Probably the best read out of the lot. Book 'em, Dano.
Batman: Beyond The White Knight 7; Didn't I get this last month? Well no actually - that was issue 6, showing how little attention I'm paying to the plot. Things step up slightly this issue as we head to the conclusion, with a nice cameo from SGM himself as 'Officer Murphy'.
Ronin II 1 + 2; Frank Miller is back with a new imprint and a completely unexpected sequel to 80's classic 'Ronin'. A very good read so far, but quite different to the original. Miller is assisted art-wise by Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques - it's a wonderful monochromatic mash-up.
Night Club 1+2; Picked these up on a whim due to the low cover price ($1.99) and great value (30 pages, ad free). Millar can spin a decent yarn, and the art is pretty slick too. Think Spider-Man, if Peter Parker was bitten by a vampire. Hard not to recommend it as an impulse buy.
X-Men Legends 5; Hooleeee Shit...a Marvel comic. It's been what? 8 years? I was lured back by the incomparable line-work of one Whilce Portacio - part 1 of 2 of his Bishop redux, thankfully taking place in pre-Krakoa-shite continuity.



*Can any of you afford to post a quip?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2023, 01:48:18 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 02 February, 2023, 01:34:47 PMRonin II 1 + 2; Frank Miller is back with a new imprint and a completely unexpected sequel to 80's classic 'Ronin'. A very good read so far, but quite different to the original. Miller is assisted art-wise by Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques - it's a wonderful monochromatic mash-up.

Saw this was coming but decided to skip as not a fan of Philip Tan at all, but I'm intrigued now. How is Miller faring writing wise these days?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 03 February, 2023, 10:12:03 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2023, 01:48:18 PMSaw this was coming but decided to skip as not a fan of Philip Tan at all, but I'm intrigued now. How is Miller faring writing wise these days?

I will admit I wasn't big fan of Philip Tan myself, I mostly associate his art with the woeful Chuck Austin Uncanny X-Men run, but that was a long time ago, and he has definitely evolved his style.
Miller provides layouts (and from what I can tell, pencils for pages 1 - 10), but Tan's own pencils and finishes are very, very impressive. I'm talking Henry Flint level quality.

Miller's writing on this one is pretty good too - could maybe do with a little more exposition, but otherwise it's as solid as you'd expect. Certainly a step up from DK III (which I quite enjoyed as well).

I regret not re-reading the original '83 run before this, and can't seem to put my finger on it on my library shelf - could have been loaned out and not returned.
DC 'Black Label' have a new softcover edition in print for a snip - I've ordered a copy, as this unexpected sequel has re-piqued my interest.

So yeah - a strong recommendation from me. If this is Miller's last run I am delighted he is going out on a high.

NB - I have only read issue 1 by the way, not issue 2 yet (2 + 3 are available for pre-order at the moment).

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 February, 2023, 10:54:01 AM
Yeah my edition of Ronin is long gone and I've long been meaning to track down the originals at a decent price but whenever I look they can be expensive. Maybe I should just settle for a collection as the new one seems nice.... spending too much on comics at the moment...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 February, 2023, 08:59:49 PM
Since I'm catching up with my correspondance (bloody getting onto the forum on home network issues continue to drive me away!) here's last weeks haul, read end of last week.

Getting a few Marvel comics at the moment. But often they feel over convulated and dense, not in a fun way. All grand fights and explosions - with the heavily laden dialogue. Both Venom 16 and Daredevil 8 feel burdened with high concept ideas, that bring fun, but HAVE TO BE BIG and feel like they've moved the comics away from what I want these days. Still enjoyable and I'm sticking with them.

Wasp 2 is a middle ground between those and the fun others (by Al Ewing like Venom) its playful but still feels a little weighted down.

Avengers - War Across Time 2 and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 3 are at the froffy fun end of things. Light and bouncey and how I like my superheroes. One (Avengers) doing it old skool, the other (Moon Girl) mixing up the modern (well to me) vibes and feels fresh. Loved both.

Over at DC Danger Street 3 feels just so Tom King its untrue. Not a bad thing in and of itself. They make for interesting comics but once you get the tone and vibe it feels a bit done. This will bounce back and be brilliant if King's other work is anything to go by. His beginning though can feel a little self satisfied and oblique.

Time Before Time 20 puts where I want my dense and weaving just where I want it. This tall has twists and turns and this issue really hammers that home in the final page!

What's the Furtherest Place From Here? 11 sharp, fresh, dark and engaging. Brilliant.

Billionaire Island 4 like King you get into Mark Russell's tone and style and it feels so set BUT somehow he keeps it fresh (as I've said before) and this issue is a perfect example of that. He's not doing anything new, it feels the same, yet he's giving me something different each time. Wonderful.

But however good some of them are Resident Alien 4 is the pick of the haul. Perfectly encapulating what makes this series of series (mini) so good. Grand drama resolved by a phonecall from a golf course, as opposed to the 'big' stakes flash bang of those Marvel books I started this haul with. Some one was shot last episode and this episode really deals with the effects of that on all concerned. One bullet, so much impact. Then at the end some news that quietly blows the series open and is an everyday miracle that changes everything... unlike Marvel you can believe that! Those dense, flash bang Marvel books really could learn from this series. You can be dramatic and exciting in such different ways. As I've said before about Resident Alien, it proves less truly is more.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Proudhuff on 09 March, 2023, 06:23:19 PM
Crickey, we have no cross over apart from 2k and the Megazine!!

My current crop are:

Earthdivers: Native Americans from the future go back and try and kill Columbus.
Old Dog: an excellent spy/action timeywimey thing
We only fine them when they're dead: the ALE-wing droid does god and space empires.
Damn them all: two of our alumni do a female Constantine
Eve: Future shock riffing on a load of current sci-fi troupes
Bladerunner 2039: ditto
Gotham City: Jazz/blues/Noir batty origins
Batman Beyond: a cool looking re-imaging of batty and his world.

All of the above I'm enjoying more that the current crop in the prog ( except Dredd obvs!



Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 April, 2023, 06:37:53 PM
Well I'm getting very behind on my write ups (again STILL can't login at home and having done some work on certificates at work I'm convinced that's the issue at one end or the other... ANYWAY). I'll try to catch up while listing to the football and making tea.

Venom 16 and 17 and 18 - getting a bit bogged down in a midfield crossover battle. Struggling to find its flow and style, until 18 breaks frees and smacks one against the post.

I hate this place 6 and 7 - what has happened to Kyle Starks normally so busy, powerful and effective this time has lost his form and just doesn't seem to know what he's doing. Still only a little bit of the game to go so I guess I won't be leaving before issue 10 to beat the traffic.

Speaking of confused Dead Romans 1 has a lot of potential but this new signing just hasn't settled down and its art is confused and I don't know whose meant to be whom and their roles. Still time to settle down.

Han Solo and Chewie 10 - well its over... maybe the re-read highlights will make this better?

Human Target 12 - not the most devastating finish, but the build up play was worth all the plaudits it gets.

Time Before Time 21 - steady solid performance. Sometimes you need something like that.

Love everlasting 6 - Still baffling to watch, still beguiling.

Superman - Space Age 3 - Mark Russell just seems to be allover the pitch but when he links up with Michael Allred he's at his very best. Strong, strong finish.

Daredevil 9 just not quite the performance I want but you can't fault its effort.

X-cellent part 2 - 1 - seems effortless, does the obvious, but does it so well.

Travelling to Mars 4 - Mark Russell pops up again and puts in a decent cross, but no one one the end of it just yet.

My Bad 4 - Slams it home brilliantly. Why, oh why has it been taken off!

Punisher 10 - after a season that's not really gone the way this fan wanted has it started to turn the corner with a fascinating passage of play here.

Avengers 4 - a journeyman performance but gets the job done very professionally.

So lets look how the other new signing have done.

Second Coming Trinity 1 - Well Mark Russell once again gets the best out of this new arrival, still needs to develop but promising first appearance.

Junk Rabbit 1 - no one was really sure what to expect from this surprise signing but you know what that was a great openning and bodes well.

The big news though is of course Planet of the Apes 1 brought in to replace the legendary Boom! series which fans still sing about to this day. So it had a lot to live up to and you know what it might not have had an explosive start, but they way it used the pitch, its movement and way it kept fans guessing quite what it was going to do, but always delivering the goods. Well if it keeps this form up we have a real star in the making.

And so as the theme of this post was stretched so far past breaking point time may be needed in the treatment room and the LFC game was a thrilling 2 goal come back to get a drew and sounds like they should have won too. I'm off to lay down!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: CalHab on 12 April, 2023, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 09 April, 2023, 06:37:53 PMI hate this place 6 and 7 - what has happened to Kyle Starks normally so busy, powerful and effective this time has lost his form and just doesn't seem to know what he's doing. Still only a little bit of the game to go so I guess I won't be leaving before issue 10 to beat the traffic.

I'm enjoying his "Where Monsters Lie" at the moment. Its a very funny riff on cliched horror film characters.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 April, 2023, 08:33:11 PM
Quote from: CalHab on 12 April, 2023, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 09 April, 2023, 06:37:53 PMI hate this place 6 and 7 - what has happened to Kyle Starks normally so busy, powerful and effective this time has lost his form and just doesn't seem to know what he's doing. Still only a little bit of the game to go so I guess I won't be leaving before issue 10 to beat the traffic.

I'm enjoying his "Where Monsters Lie" at the moment. Its a very funny riff on cliched horror film characters.


Oh I've somehow not ordered that. I know I saw it was coming. Thanks for the reminder I'll pick this up...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 May, 2023, 07:12:37 PM
I'm a little behind - and no excuses except being out of practice so got this a week ago now and only getting to tidy them now. Soooo...

Interesting haul this, maybe not the best but plenty to reflect. Firstly a couple of seconf issues from debuts last time. Dead Romans 2 is much stronger, improved storytelling. Junk Rabbit 2 continues strong and set up a little who is it mystery. My guess is its poshly dressed detective who gets fired in this issue, using some trickery in the scene they are in together. We'll see.

I hate this place 8 well its almost done...

Wasp 4 is done and coming back, neat ending with the promise of more.

Love Everlasting 7 is building things very nicely.

Daredevil 10 interesting developments, just not the Daredevil comic I want.

What's the furthest place from here? 12 nice to have Tyler Boss back on art, his inking feels a little different, or something. Great series this, taking some scaey turns.

Avengers - War Across Time 5 old skool and entertaining ending.

After that we have a number of first issues. Roachmill 1 is a strip I know a little about from back in the day and so when I stumbled across this so picked it up and it was good fun. Will be trying it again. Animal Castle Vol.2 1 glad this is back and the return of this Animal Farm redux comix is just great as the challenges get more and more complex in stirring the rebellion on the farm. Peacemaker Tries Hard! 1 Kyle Starks doing what he does best, with gross out fun. Ably assisted by Steve Pugh, nasty but nice.

The best of the lot - almost - is a nicely subdued Alien 1 by Declan Shalvey (the reason I picked the comic up) and Andrea Broccardo. It builds the tension nicely. The only thing that holds this back is it leans in hard in the movies, maybe a little too much. In particular business man from Weyland as slimeball, which just screams tired cliche and undermines what is otherwise an excellent start somewhat.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BadlyDrawnKano on 05 June, 2023, 09:50:29 AM
I've been enjoying reading this thread, as right now I'm only buying trade paperbacks and not anything monthly due to financial reasons, but it's given me really interesting list of comics that I want to check out when they are collected together.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 June, 2023, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: BadlyDrawnKano on 05 June, 2023, 09:50:29 AMI've been enjoying reading this thread, as right now I'm only buying trade paperbacks and not anything monthly due to financial reasons, but it's given me really interesting list of comics that I want to check out when they are collected together.

That's good to hear. it can sometimes be a lonely place here but I (and a few others) try to keep it ticking over. I think of it more as a 'journel' of my monthly reading these days!

Would be very interested to hear what's peaked your interest.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 June, 2023, 12:16:00 PM
Speaking of which my latest haul is in and its an interesting one to say the least.

Best place to start is actually with a couple of issue 2 both of which had superb (well ish in one case) issue 1s but both which take the series into places I wasn't expecting in their second issues.

Alien 2 lets the side down. The first issue felt like the series was going to be measured and build on tension and suspense, creeping the threat forward al la the first movie. The second issue kinda goes 'To hell with that' and cuts straight into second movie mode and blasts things forward at break neck speed ramping up the threat immediately. I mean not necessarily a bad thing in and of itself, just stripped away most of what I admired about the first issue. Let's see how things progress.

Planet of the Apes 2 is a very curious beast. Its almost two short stories in one comic. The first half builds steadily, but not remarkably on what issue 1 delivered, just without connecting me to characters in the same way. The second half switches tack entirely and tells a 'tale' (unreliable narrator and all that) of an Ape that lead rebellion in France. Nice stuff but two seperate bits of world building left behind the character bits that grounded the first issue. Still opens up interesting spaces to explore so we'll see.

The Expanse 2 is another second issue - well the clues all there isn't it! And craft a weaving web similar to the show at its best. Very enjoyable and much more in keeping with what the first issue promised.

So with that variation in meeting my expectation with second issues Titans 1 - one of the first mainstream hero comics I've picked up from DC for a while, based purely on a very nice creative team of Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott sets a high benchmark for its second issue. Very nice opener setting up character, situation and excitment superbly. Oh and Nicola Scott's work is another level. I mean I've always liked it but its quite lovely in a traditional mainstream US way.

Kong: The Great War 1 is a far more pediestrian opener. Have 'red shirts' ever been more 'red shirts'! There a page that introduces - in a quite hamfisted way - the visually interesting 'characters' from a German U-Boat stuck on Skull Island and leaves 'the rest of the soliders as utterly unremarkable. One of whom gets offed a couple of pages later to underline their value. Still soldiers on a monster island with a giant ape. Ya gotta remain hopeful!

At the other end of a series trajectory Punisher 12 finishes up the series and really is an epilogue (I mean it does say as much) after last weeks 'ending'. Good stuff BUT I do need to re-read this to see if it really does with the Punisher what was needed in these times.

Daredevil 11 I'm getting out of morbid curisity only now as its nearing its end. Its just not my Daredevil, which is fine and that fact is underlined by one of the most pointless silly bits of meladrama I've seen in a long time.... I mean yes DD and meladrama go hand in hand but this was just daft.

Dead Romans 3 is fine. Time before time 23 carries on this series reliable steady enjoyment and What's the furthest place from here? 13 is good but demands I go back and re-read this to get a fresh momentum on the series.

The two highlights are Rocketeer Special which has 2 wonderful stories and one okay one that indulges the artist really a little too much with nothing to really say. Good breakneck fun. Second Coming Trinity 2 is just superb Mark Russell as he tackles atheism by sending God to chat to them in heaven... only Mark Russell could do this!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BadlyDrawnKano on 07 June, 2023, 09:09:35 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 30 January, 2023, 08:12:55 AMThat's good to hear. it can sometimes be a lonely place here but I (and a few others) try to keep it ticking over. I think of it more as a 'journel' of my monthly reading these days!

Would be very interested to hear what's peaked your interest.

Superman Space Age - I love Mike Allred (and am currently reading Silver Surfer Vol. 4 Citizen of Earth) so will definitely check this out when it's collected together.

Human Target - When Tom King is on form he's fantastic, but I don't love everything he's written *glares at "Heroes In Crisis*. ;)

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur - I've never read this but have also heard good things about it elsewhere.

The Rocketeer - I love the movie and have never checked out any of the comics, so wish to remedy this.

Antman 1 - I really like Al Ewing's Hulk epic (or at least the first thirty issues, I haven't read the ending yet) so am very intrigued as to what he'll do with Antman.

Avengers: War Across Time 1 - I was a DC kid when I was growing up (well, when I was a teenager in the late eighties) and never really read much Marvel outside of John Byrne's She-Hulk and occasional issues of Spider-Man, but I've recently been getting in to a lot of their series. I love Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Jason Aaron's Thor series (though I'm only up to the end of Vol.3 at the moment), Michael Brian Bendis's Alias and Jessica Jones, Guardians Of The Galaxy and Matt Fraction's Hawkeye, and have read some of the big crossovers like Avengers Vs X-Men, Infinity, and though they can be very silly I liked them a good deal, so any Avengers stories peak my interest.

Also, anything by Peter Milligan - Bad Company and Shade The Changing Man are two of my all time favourites, I have struggled with some of his post 2000 work (and didn't find Greek Street particularly entertaining) but am pleased you've enjoyed the mini-series he's created and I'll have to track them down.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 June, 2023, 08:11:29 PM
That's some good comics right there.

For Moon Girl make sure you get the Brandon Montclare (with Amy Reeder to start with) and Natacha Bustos issues as a starter, the first series. The more recent minis are fine but not in the same league.

The recent Pete Milligan series are mixed, all good, but some better than others, all seemingly strangely ignored. I never quite got why he's not hailed the way GMozz et al are as part of one of the greats of the 2nd British Invasion. Don't get me wrong GMozz is superb, but Milligan at his best is up there. AND I'LL DARE TO SAY IT - Shade is way better that Sandman!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BadlyDrawnKano on 12 June, 2023, 02:17:51 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 08 June, 2023, 08:11:29 PMThat's some good comics right there.

For Moon Girl make sure you get the Brandon Montclare (with Amy Reeder to start with) and Natacha Bustos issues as a starter, the first series. The more recent minis are fine but not in the same league.

The recent Pete Milligan series are mixed, all good, but some better than others, all seemingly strangely ignored. I never quite got why he's not hailed the way GMozz et al are as part of one of the greats of the 2nd British Invasion. Don't get me wrong GMozz is superb, but Milligan at his best is up there. AND I'LL DARE TO SAY IT - Shade is way better that Sandman!

Sorry for the late reply, I couldn't post for a few days and I think it's because I wrote about a graphic novel by Kelly Sue DeConnick in the "What Are You Reading" thread which has an offensive word in the title. Anyhow, I've ordered Moon Girl and am very much looking forward to reading it, and shall report back when it arrives!

I'm also with you about Shade Vs Sandman, I love Gaiman's epic (and only re-read it this year) but it's a comic that takes itself very seriously, and not everything works, whereas I find Shade to be absolutely fascinating and far more enjoyable to read.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 June, 2023, 03:43:17 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 14 May, 2023, 07:12:37 PMWasp 4 is done and coming back, neat ending with the promise of more.

And it seems coming back as something unexpected. As Wasp turns detective seemingly in the newly announced Avengers Inc. (https://www.comicsbeat.com/al-ewing-leonard-kirk-avengers-inc-announced/).

Curious that given The Wasp is a character with so many strings to their bow they've decided to add a new one? We'll see how it works out, or I will at least I will, as she's in my top 5 Marvel characters and has painly lacked her own series Jan Van Dyne that is) until Al E's recent title. So while she doesn't have the mast head here it appears she's defo the led.

Intriguing...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BadlyDrawnKano on 18 June, 2023, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 08 June, 2023, 08:11:29 PMThat's some good comics right there.

For Moon Girl make sure you get the Brandon Montclare (with Amy Reeder to start with) and Natacha Bustos issues as a starter, the first series. The more recent minis are fine but not in the same league.

Just wanted to thank you for the recommendation, I've read the first trade, BFF, and really enjoyed it, it's bright, fun, smart with great characters and I'll definitely seek out a lot more of it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 June, 2023, 02:42:18 PM
Quote from: BadlyDrawnKano on 18 June, 2023, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 08 June, 2023, 08:11:29 PMThat's some good comics right there.

For Moon Girl make sure you get the Brandon Montclare (with Amy Reeder to start with) and Natacha Bustos issues as a starter, the first series. The more recent minis are fine but not in the same league.

Just wanted to thank you for the recommendation, I've read the first trade, BFF, and really enjoyed it, it's bright, fun, smart with great characters and I'll definitely seek out a lot more of it.

That's good to hear.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 June, 2023, 03:01:00 PM
Mixed bag my latest haul. Starts off with a couple of wonky furst issues.

Daredevil and Echo 1 is just a bit muh. Its not bad so much as totally uninspiring. Storm 1 makes me a bit sad. I keep giving Ann Nocenti comics a go as I adore her DD run and many of her early 90s comics but really struggled with her recent work, Catwoman, Green Arrow both got dropped quick smart. For whatever reason decided the try Storm 1 and frankly its a mess and the art by Sid Kotian doesn't help matters. I will probably give the second issue a try but if it doesn't pick up considerably I'll not even make it through this 5 issue mini!

The recent Daredevil series has always been close to being dropped and this issue was no different BUT there's always something to keep me going and this issue its the end. The aforementioned Ann Nocenti DD run took Matt to a literally hell and with Daredevil 12 this series now seems to be paying homage to that which has peaked my interest... so ... for now... but its limping on at best...

Venom 20 sees this series close to the chop as well and I Hate this Place 9 only sees this series cintinued as its so close to the end I'll hang in to give it a complete read at some point.

The middle ground is deep. Junk Rabbit 4 ticks the series on with no real wonder. Roachmill 3 is decent - though having to stil track doen 2 isn't helping! Peacemaker Tries Harder 2 is daft fun. Planet of the Apes 3 sees neither of its two tales move on significantly. Flash 800 sees my return to a Flash comic in an age, after being a massive fan of the Wally Wood yeah. And its a hit a miss celebration of that character. The Si Spurrier short to set up this uncoming new Wally series gives me hope that I'll be back for more.

The rest are all really good comics. Love Ever After 8 is twisted and sinister, Animal Castle 2, 2 coninues its parable wonderfully. Two issue of X-Cellent 3 & 4 work wonders in continuing this series examination of modern media.

Two Mark Russell comics top the pile Second Coming Trinity 3 tells the truth of Jesus' youth BUT Traveling to Mars 6 event more lo-key space battle than we go in The Expanse is superb and 'action', satire and character work all play off each other perfectly.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 July, 2023, 07:35:59 PM
Middling haul this one with the full gamut of comics from poor to great... maybe I need to cut back so I can get back to great. I picked up 25 comics (excluding those from Tharg's might garden of thrillpower) and that really is at the upper end of my tolerance. So maybe I need to be looking at this haul closely for possible cuts. So here goes.

Storm and Daredevil and Echo 2 both improve from poor opening, marginally and it was a pretty low benchmark. So for the cop... except they are both minis so we'll see how they go. Barely worth cutting loose.

Alien 3 is just so average after a great opening, but I figure this will be like predator and done in an arc and I do kinda want to see what happens, so it can stay for now.

Josif 1957 1 about an ape in a spacesuit. I made a comic once called Ape in a Spacesuit so this is close to my heart, however bonks it is and however sometimes the storytelling slips. Only one more issue so its going to get a pass...

Dead Romans 4 back to some dodge, unclear storytelling, but with an couple to go will make it asit has been very good at times.

Chicken Devils 4 only an issue to go and its good fun. No chance of letting this go.

Roachmill 2 I've read this out of order as I've picked up issues as I can find them. I'm so impressed with its old school skill at making each issue work on its own while telling a large form story. Great old skool fun and a keeper, if it keeps going that is!

Venom 21 everytime I'm about to let this one go it has a great issue like this. I mean its all a bit fighty - I worry Immortal Hulk will be similar on re-read and I miss Ram-V on the title but there's always just enough to keep me going so I have the lot to do a re-read when its done. Hangin' in there.

The Expanse - Dragon Tooth 3 better than more than half the telly show. Really good stuff so well safe.   

Time Before Time 24 fantastic issue of a great series that will be better when done and read as one I strongly suspect so not even close to the chop.

Wild's End 1 I mean its first issue of a six issue mini so going nowhere. is by Dabnett and INJ Culbard  on top of their game so at no risk. Is absolutely chuffin' amazin' so so faer from the chop its untrue. A book of the haul as good as this and you know its going to get all 6 issues regardless already. Superb.

So that... well an excuse for everything, be they rubbish or wonderful. Damnit this is why my pull list is stacking up so much!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 September, 2023, 08:54:14 PM
I've missed a few hauls, but rather than try to catch up I'm just going to crack on and except this gap in my little reading diary.

A few ending first and to be honest most of them aren't great.

Daredevil and Echo 4 - only 4 issues and still a trial to get to the end. I doubt a re-read will save it.

Dead Romans 6 decent stuff but problems with murky art work has held it back. I re-read might help.

Planet of the Apes 5 really disappointed with the way this series developed after such a strong start. The two storylines way to short. Nothing given anywhere near the room it needed to develop, plot, characters, nothing. Maybe this is set up for things to come, but this series is over and I'm not sure if these storylines will continue. I'd welcome either back as both have potential if given the space they deserve. What a wasted opportunity.

King Kong - The Great War 3 and in much the same vein this one has stuff happens but nothing is done to make me care about any of this and its just a string of event with cool beasties. Vapid.

Storm 4 arh Ann Nocenti your Daredevil run has earnt you so many passes but this is using up another!

Weird Work 3 pretty straight expositiony police story elevated by Shaky Kanes visual genius.

Alice in Neverland 2 pretty good, but no more than that.

Rocketeer in the Den of Thieves 2 this is pretty good but having a character as good as The Rocketeer elevates it a bit beyond that and the art is great this time.

Scrapper 1 + 2 I got this for Alex De Campi. I'll stay for the fun cybo-dog action. Fun, but a shame the original artist wasn't available past the first issue.

The Penguin 1 I came Tom King, I be staying as it was chuffin' superb!

Venom 24 this series annoys me, just as I think I might be about to drop this it goes and has another brilliant issue like this. Venom and Doom are funny together.

Peacemaker Tries Harder 5 is just flipping hilarious brilliant stuff and Steve Pugh is just perfect for it. When Kyle Starks is good he is very, very good ... or when he is bad actually... anyway...

Time before Time 26 this series is almost done. Its been really good lately and I'm left to wonder how its going to pull everything together, but really looking forward to finding out.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 September, 2023, 07:16:51 AM
My latest is a haul about some very interesting first issues, and I'll get to those, but there was more.

Venom 25 was a bit blotted to be honest, maybe on a re-read it will hang together better? Oh and my LCS threw Venom Annual 1 into a bag - uh that was rough. Danger Street 9 felt similr (to Venom 25) with the most dialogue heavy sword fight I have ever seen as character is explored and I'm not sure it works. Again a re-read might reveal more.

Caught up on Titans 2 and 3 and Taylor + Scott provide some fun, beautifully drawn superheroes, little more but enjoyed this. As I did Scrapper 3, nothing exceptional. The Enfield Gang Massacrse 2 is a fine comic.

Two books nearing their end well are Travelling to Mars 8 and Time before Time 27 both solid and building to conclusion well.

But this haul is all about openings and there are some fine ones.

Avengers Inc 1 sees Al Ewing and Leonard Kirk sets up Jan Van Dyne (The Wasp) as superhero detective really well and drops in a bigger mystery at the end.

Rumpus Room 1 more high concept satire by the brilliant Mark Russell, typically brilliant stuff.

Then we get two classic character relaunched by new writers. Daredevil 1 sees Saladin Ahmed  and Aaron Kuder give Matt a very fresh take, having lost his memory coming back to life and living as a priest. It effectively and quickly moves thing on from that basis - which is a bit of a shame as there was much to be played with there - but it moves it really well and its great stuff. As is Wonder Woman 1 by Tom King and Daniel Sampere which unlike DD keeps the lead in the background but sets up a very interesting scenario before punching Diana in with great effect. Great, fresh set up to characters I read so many times and lovely to see such fresh takes. Excellent.

Black Hammer - The End 1 really effectively sets up the end of the story. Its great stuff.

For all those great comics its probably Si Spurrier and Lee Carbett's Uncanny Spider-man 1 that is best. Its such breezey, sharp fun as Kurt Wagner, Nightcrawler lays low as a new Spidey. The coversation between Peter Parker and Kurt is wonderful and the whole thing a blast and given the convoluted background it gets that set but in a way that doesn't weigh down the fun.

Brilliant set ups the trick is how all of these carry that forward.


Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 September, 2023, 10:08:56 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 September, 2023, 07:16:51 AMUncanny Spider-man 1 that is best. Its such breezey, sharp fun as Kurt Wagner, Nightcrawler lays low as a new Spidey.


There's a not 0% chance I'll wake up tomorrow to discover I'm Spider-Man.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 September, 2023, 10:15:51 AM
In some ways are we not all Spider-man?

Just without a cool powers alas... damnit...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Link Prime on 29 September, 2023, 10:51:41 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 29 September, 2023, 10:15:51 AMIn some ways are we not all Spider-man?


You can be the Scouser Spider-Man from Earth 80085 - taking on the unrestrained might of US private equity firms.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: karlos on 29 September, 2023, 11:50:41 AM
What's the verdict on Danger Street so far?

I'm waiting for the collected editions, but just wondered if it's as good as it looks
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: BadlyDrawnKano on 04 October, 2023, 11:46:41 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 September, 2023, 07:16:51 AMBlack Hammer - The End 1 really effectively sets up the end of the story. Its great stuff.

I have so many mixed feelings about Black Hammer, I'm a huge fan of Jeff Lemire (his run on Animal Man especially), and I loved the first two series but was disappointing by how it ended, as I presumed at the time there wasn't going to be any more. Since then I've read a couple of the spin-off's and enjoyed them a lot, and the Black Hammer / Justice League crossover, which was enormous fun until the very predictable ending.

After that I'm not sure how many issues I'm behind, but when it is over for good I'll try and track down a trade reading order, and maybe even start from the very beginning so I can really sink my teeth in to it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 October, 2023, 06:10:54 AM
Quote from: karlos on 29 September, 2023, 11:50:41 AMWhat's the verdict on Danger Street so far?

I'm waiting for the collected editions, but just wondered if it's as good as it looks

Sorry somehow conspired to miss this. Its... interesting. I'm really enjoying it but there are a ot of moving part, as you'd expect witht he concept. I think it will work better read as one and its not as immediate as Human Target for me.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: karlos on 05 October, 2023, 08:13:11 AM
Thanks, Colin. I'm looking forward to sitting down and reading it in it's entirety.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 19 October, 2023, 09:28:28 PM
Big ol' haul this time.

Some rough stuff. Why am I still getting Venom (26) Al Ewing is joined by Torunn Gronbekk who I now know from issue 5 of Battle Action as it goes as his tag team writer. And as Black Widow joins the Venom circus I'm giving this a couple of issues to give me something. Its just so there for all the STUFF its throwing at us.

Storm 5 ends this series and I need to make this the last time I get a comic just cos if Ann Nocenti's name. Its been a long, long time since she impressed me at all.

Then another host of 1. Alien Annual 1 a largely silent and a little unnecessary explanation of how the Aliens and the white alien things got trapped and their antagonism... its okay. Space Usagi 1 and its just a regular Usagi story read by someone in a future. I mean regular Usagi is of course a good thing but expected this to offer something a little different. Maybe next time? And speaking of regular Usagi Yojimbo we get Ice and Snow 1. Like a warm snug blanket of a comic is so nice to have this back. Brilliant.

Next we get my other return to a DC character I love cos of a writer (it was Wonder Woman last time) with Si Spurrier's Flash 1. Not keen on the art by Mike Deodato Jr is heavy and cluttered and drags things down in a comics that of course should be light of foot. Still there's some good stuff here so I have hope.

We get some 2s too. Black Hammer The End 2 is solid but more setting things up. Not at its best yet. The Penguin 2 seems set to offer us clear evidence that The Penguin still got it... it being a horrible ability to do horrible things to get what he wants. The thing is I never doubted that and its all a bit ... horrid. Still we'll give this another issue or two as Tom King tends not to let me down.

Speaking of Tom King Danger Street 10 starts to bring all the threads together BUT I need to re-read for that to have a sense of importance I think.

Roachmill 5 and 6 there's something about its late 80s wonkyness that I like. I mean these are not great comics but I'm enjoying them.

Some nice issue 3 as well. Alice Never After 3 is pretty good but will benefit from a total re-read I suspect. Rocketeer Den of Thieves 3 has Cliff and Betty fighting Nazis, what more could you want? The Enfield Gang Massacre 3 remains superb, as good as That Texas Blood (which is better than Criminal - there I've said it!).

What's the furtherest place from here 14 boy this is getting trippy. Good stuff. As is Expanse 5... well its not trippy at all but it does the telly shows earnst sci-fi really well with a strong focus on our leads here. Wild's End 4 has a solid episode. Does feel a little like that 3rd episode of an old Doctor Who where they have a caper that does really move things on but just fills the space. I mean going to the man with the explosives was always going to be the easiest option!

The best of the haul goes to two conclusions Peacemaker Tries Hard 6 is just immense fun, with a bit of a punch in it as well amongst the giggles. BUT Second Coming Trinity 6 is all about the gut punch but with the satire sharping that edge not blunting it. Just superb and I'm very pleased to hear that there's more to come.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 05 November, 2023, 09:02:11 PM
And another big ol' haul, why am I getting so many comics. I'm trying to cut down on my floppies and yet I've just ordered more from the latest Previews... DAMNIT.

Anyway Venom 27 might help that. Its got the next Al Ewing arc or to REALLY improve or this is gone.

Now a bunch of Marvel comics in the their early days. Uncanny Spidey 2 so disappointing compared to the great first issue. Too much and then this and then that. Shame. Daredevil 2another one not as good as 1, but not as much of a drop. Still work for this one to do. Avengers Inc 2 pretty good but still not knockin' it out the park.

New DCs fare a little better. I enjoyed Penguin 3 much more than 2, decent but still not King's best. Flash 2 damn I don't get on with the art and so hard to get engaged with the story alas. This one needs to grab me and quickly or its gone. Wonder Woman 2 pretty good, conflicting conflict - good, not great. Titans 4 is really good if solid superheroing, probably the best of either the DC and Marvel stuff.

Scrapper 4 pretty good, but far from great. Rumpus Room 2 not Russell's best (as we'll see later) not sure its pushing him anyway Billionaire Island hasn't already. Black Hammer The End 3 still not as good as the rest of Black Hammer to date. Let's see how this progresses.

Time before Time 28 explosions and action to set up what I figure will be a more emotional final issue. Wrapping things up well. What's the Furthest Place from Here 15 still crazy after all these years! Wild's End 5 building to a dramatic conclusion good stuff. Alice never After 4 likewise with quite different drama.

As one Shaky Kane story finishes with a satisfying conclusion in Weird Work 4 so another starts with a satisfying start to The Man from Maybe 1.

Top of the pile. The Expanse 6 still really good. Usagi Yojimbo Ice and Snow 2 just superb. Very top though goes to Travelling to Mars 9 took a wee while to really hit it this series but this issue just nails it and pulls the whole series to date together. Brilliant, even if the art still isn't quite there.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 21 November, 2023, 08:57:36 PM
So interesting haul nothing bad but also nothing blew me away. A steady haul.

Lower tier = Scrapper 5 just isn't the story I was hopin' it fine.  Daredevil 3 better than last issue, still not what the first promised in the main I suspect as we have a fill in artist already and to be frank their art is poor compared to Aaron Kuber's stuff. Rocketeer 4 had some serious 'what the???' moments and at times though the art is easy on the eye the storytelling really struggled.

Middle tier = Danger Street 11 nears its end with a great episode but really this needs to be read again to pull the pieces together. Alien 1 you know wasn't going to get this but its still Declan Shalvey and it turned up and was actually a pretty good development coming out of the previous series... but then so was the first issue of that and that drifted! Man from Maybe 2 is full of good ideas still.

Upper tier = Uncanny Spider-man 3 okay this is weird this one is back up being almost as much fun as issue 1 after a pretty poor issue 2... go figure??? The Enfield Gang Massacre 4 well it was never going to be easy with a title like that but ouch! Time before Time 29 was the epilogue I was expecting. I think it will read more power when the series is re-read. Rumpus Road 3 see this one really kick in as Mark Russell cuts a path he knows well as well as ever!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 23 December, 2023, 04:37:16 PM
Lots of ending this time. But also a beginning.

Anyone who reads my nonsense here knows what a fan of David Lapham I am so it will be no surprise that I picked up Underheist 1. Decent start, a LOT of ground covered, need to see how it develops.

Declan Shalvey's Alien 2 continues his story and it... solidly okay.

And so to the endings. Scrapper 6 end this series as it gone. Its fine, nothing more.

Danger Street 12, well its an intereting ending, I need to re-read the whole thing to see if its a satisfying ending though.

The Man from Maybe 3 another one that needs a bit more of a revisit to unpick quite how successful it is.

The real class comes from the comics that are still going. Rumpus Room 4 typically brilliant Mark Russell.

The Enfield Gang Massacre 5 horribly brilliant as this one shots to its grizzley end. Brilliant as the main series (That Texas Blood).

Best comic of the lot is defo not the saccharine sweet I mean there's no way I'd fall for such a cheap trick of Tom King showing us how compassionate Wonder Woman is, taking a day to give something to a terminally ill young fan, while the forces marshally against her make big cynical moves. I mean come on even though this is exquistitely executed and absolutely superb I'm far to long in the tooth to fall for a simple trick like that aren't I... BLUB no - this was absolutely beautiful and the perfect examination of what makes Wonder Woman the character she is...
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 20 January, 2024, 11:30:21 AM
Bit behind on my write ups here so this will be a quicky.

Having said that, what is it with Tom King. He's become a go to writer and I'm beginning to question why. Love Everlasting 11 well that is great to have back and a comic like no other I read, so I get that. The Penguin 5 hmmm less interested in this but it building to something so we'll see. Weakest of his output by far but still drawn me in. Animal Pound 1 I bought kinda by mistake after seeing someone say it was great and... well it kinda is. So I guess I go to cos he's so good.

Pine & Merrimac 1 Kyle Starks is another go to but that's dropping off as I'm not enjoying his stuff as much as before. This one reads good in principle but having such a loved up detective couple might actually be dull judging by issue 1. We'll see.

Venom 29 just looking to a good time to drop this now I think. Unless the next arc is a doozy I'm done.

Usagi Yojimbo - Ice and Snow 4 - as good as ever.

The Expanse 8 - great but needs a re-read.

Zorro - Man of the Dead 1 - looks great see my entry in my top 100 about having a lot a rubbish Zorro I've let go. Is this another? Looks great though.

Beware the Planet of the Apes 1 = well the Marvel Ape comics aren't Boom! are they!

Titans 6 - just fun superheroes,

The Flash 4 too interesting to drop, not fun enough to keep?

Avengers Inc. 4 Shame this one is bailing so soon.

Pakalis 0 - well you can tell why this was a comic about how he learnt!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 28 January, 2024, 10:39:12 AM
Been awhile since I check in these parts, simply on the grounds I don't tend to buy a lot of monthlies anymore. Space is on a premium so almost always wait on a paperback if it's forthcoming, and that wouldn't make for very interesting reading I'm sure.
What I am (at least hoping) to do today is a few brief write ups on 5 of my favourite comics, ala Colins exemplary thread on such matters (you know where to look).
Going to break this up into different posts because I'm not insane enough to write an entire essay in one go, it's Sunday morning lets keep this fun.

Anyway, opening with a hum-dinger...

STEEL BALL RUN (aka JOJOS BIZARRE ADVENTURE PART 7)

Keywords: Western, Biblical, Dinosaurs, Conspiracy

Creator: Hirohiko Araki

Publisher: Viz Media...I assume, more on that below.

No. of Issues: 95 Chapters in 24 Volumes
Date of Publication: 2004-2011
Last read: 2015

(https://static.jojowiki.com/images/f/fe/latest/20230121032115/Volume_89.jpg)
Copyright: Hirohiko Araki & Lucky Land Communications, Shueisha

OK, bit of background work needed on this one. Araki first started publishing Jojos Bizarre Adventure in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1987 with it's gothic vampire/solar powered martial arts Victoriana roots in Part 1: Phantom Blood. He published the comic weekly for 16 years in the magazine spanning 8 generations of the Joestar family from the late 1800's to the (then) futuristic 2010s. There's the WW2 Doc Savage meets the super vampires antics of Part 2: Battle Tendency, the globe trotting monster of the week shenanigans of Part 3: Stardust Crusaders, a supernatural murder mystery caper in Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable, a mafioso turf war through Italy in Part 5: Golden Wind and concluding in the Floridina prison(break) system of Part 6: Stone Ocean. It was at this point Araki felt constrained yet contented by the world he had created, and at the height of it's success concluded the saga in the most definitive way I think a work of fiction can be.
A few months later, after a well deserved rest, he started on the new saga which is still ongoing at the time of writing.
With all this being said, you can absolutely read STEEL BALL RUN without any familiarity with the previous instalments, indeed Araki intended it to be so, describing the reboot as his own "Connery to Moore" handover (sorry Lazenby). The 'Part 7' and inclusion under the Jojo banner is purely a legacy and branding move. Also, it's his comic so he do what he wants, really. Indeed, I could even argue reading Part 7 prior to the original saga gives a unique frame of reference for Arakis early development displayed in the first 6 parts all that more enriching.

(https://external-preview.redd.it/27C5TXq5LIxVESIumCmg1AmH5RAcPsFTJs1YAmhlqkw.jpg?auto=webp&s=981f2e4d1cb856f11fdaadcfe5eec69210631eaf)
Copyright: Hirohiko Araki & Lucky Land Communications, Shueisha

Steel Ball Run is frankly unlike any other comic ever written. After 2 decades in the industry Araki knew exactly what he was about and decided to make a 10 year long epic (the transfer to a monthly publication, Ultra Jump, is partly to answer for this) about a cross continental horse race that becomes a treasure hunt for the bisected and scattered remains of Jesus Christ to undermine a conspiracy headed by the incumbent president of the United States.
Araki would reintroduce broad concepts from previous parts but whole cloth recontextualised to this new world and time, being a combat oriented series utilises these concepts to create 3rd dimension puzzles for the wide cast of characters to ensnare one another in, a constant struggle of one-upmanship that forces extreme character development to emerge. These 'powers' are manifestations of each characters true soul and spirit, and each conflict becomes a very literal battle of wills to survive and complete the race. Entire alternative philosophical perspectives gestate during the trail, it's a real treat to get invested in.

(https://i.imgur.com/quKXCtx.png)
Copyright: Hirohiko Araki & Lucky Land Communications, Shueisha

Oh, and I suppose I should probably address the art.
Yeah, it's GOOD. Araki was at the height of his game when he started and somehow only got BETTER. If I could level one complaint it's that he started to suffer from a bit of same-face come it's end, an issue he quickly addressed come the debut of the sequel, Part 8: Jojolion.

(https://pm1.aminoapps.com/6519/f01c2089f61282a16395f2a9008d416038043b3c_hq.jpg)
Copyright: Hirohiko Araki & Lucky Land Communications, Shueisha

Where to Find it: You can't legally!...Yet. Viz Media have been releasing a brilliant selection of HC editions for the Jojo saga since 2013, with Part 6 starting publication in the last few months. Since 2019, they've been going through each Part of the series at the rate of about 9 volumes every 2 years, meaning Steel Ball Run is almost assuredly going to see print in late 2026/early 2027 which is...insane. If you'd asked me if this strange esoteric series would ever get such treatment a decade ago I'd have said you where mad. Brilliant, but mad. What a time.

Learn More:

Look to wikipedia, if you so wish.

And uuhh...Thats it. I'm sure there are some excellent essays on the series out there but finding gold in the shrapnel fields of manga online discourse is...tough.
Just read the series yourself and have fun with it.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 January, 2024, 10:04:08 PM
Hold on, hold on Zac - don't be teasing me with dinosaurs in the keywords and then don't mention dinosaurs in the write up!

I was tempted to look into this as my manga reading is very slight and I'm always wondering what to try to break that - mind I've got a Manga humble bundle working its way up the reading list so we'll get there at some point... but not out until 2026 or 7... mind I might have chipped away at that reading list so maybe by then!

Nice work Zac! More please.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 29 January, 2024, 07:57:10 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 28 January, 2024, 10:04:08 PMHold on, hold on Zac - don't be teasing me with dinosaurs in the keywords and then don't mention dinosaurs in the write up!

Oh Colin, the Dinosaurs are there in the comic I can assure you, but revealing anymore would be a spoiler and a disservice.

Glad you liked the brief write up, and hopefully you do consider giving SBR a read when it's finally localised. I know you're fair fond of a western and as someone with a lot of love for Allred and Shakey Kane, I suspect Arakis eccentricates might gel with you quite nicely.

Jojo as a series also has this amusing quirk of dabbling in the authors audiophilia, so many of its characters and concepts are named directly after musical acts. Some can slip under the net of plausible deniability. DIO, Ton Petty, Mike O., yet others have to be renamed when translated to avoid copyright strikes. White Album is White Snow, Bad Company becomes WORSE Company, and possibly the funniest one is in SBR itself.
Dirty Deeds Done Dirty Cheap (aka D4C) becomes...Filthy Acts at a Reasonable Price. Which is some truly legendary trolling.
Adds precious little to the plot, mind you, but it's a lot of fun.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 February, 2024, 09:35:06 PM
Well I made a brief outline on another write up, hopefully get it fleshed out tomorrow evening or over the weekend so more inane wittering's for all I'm afraid.
While filtering through stuff I wanted to give the treatment I decided to compile a list of stuff that won't make the cut. These are all works that I consider personal favourites but for one reason or another couldn't find the words to write more than 'yeah, this is pretty sick, you should read it'.
So consider it a general 'whats-what', linked are where to buy and assorted keywords for the curious.

COPRA (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Copra-Round-One-Michel-Fiffe/dp/1534313915) by Michel Fiffe, 2014 to Present (Ongoing, 6 collected volumes)
Keywords: Antihero, Metaphysical, Action, Surrealism

CHAINSAW MAN (https://forbiddenplanet.com/306797-chainsaw-man-volume-1/) by Fujimoto Tatsuki, 2018 to Present (Ongoing, 16 translated volumes at time of writing)
Keywords: Supernatural, Action, Chainsaw Puppy (don't ask), NSFW

HINTERKIND (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hinterkind-1-TP-Ian-Edginton/dp/1401245188) by Ian Edginton & Francesco Trifogli, 2013 to 2015 (3 collected volumes)
Keywords: 2000AD-Adjacent, High Fantasy, Post-Apoc, Gone-Too-Soon

MONSTER (https://forbiddenplanet.com/119902-monster-the-perfect-edition-volume-1/) by Naoki Urasawa, 1994-2001 (9 translated and collected volumes, 'Perfect Edition' advised)
Keywords: Mystery, Psycho-Thriller, Krimini, Brechtian

ZENITH By Grant Morrison and Steve Ye-I DON'T NEED TO EXPLAIN THIS ONE!

CORTO MALTESE (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corto-Maltese-Under-Sign-Capricorn/dp/1631400657#:~:text=of%20the%20Pacific.-,Corto%20Maltese%3A%20Under%20the%20Sign%20of%20Capricorn%20collects%20the%20first,'%20and%20'The%20Seagull's%20Fault.) by Hugo Pratt, 1967 to 1989 (12 collected volumes by Euro Comics)
Keywords: Globe Trotting, Folklore, Numinous, Period Drama

DEVILMAN (https://forbiddenplanet.com/238880-devilman-the-classic-collection-volume-1/) by Go Nagai, 1971 to 1972 (2 collected and translated hardcover editions)
Keywords: Horror, Antihero, Apocryphal, Time Travel

SPOOKS/W.E.S.T (https://www.cinebook.co.uk/spooks-c-143_375_275.html) by Xavier Dorison, Fabien Nury, & Christine Rossi, 2003 to 2011 (6 volumes)
Keywords: Western, Horror, Noir, Biblical

SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Captain-Harlock-Classic-Collection-Vol/dp/1626927707) by Leiji Matsumoto, 1977 to 1979 93 collected and translated hardcover editions)
Keywords: Space Opera, Piracy, Political Thriller, GOAT

BACCHUS (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bacchus-Omnibus-1-Eddie-Campbell/dp/1603090266) by Eddie Campbell, 1987 to 1995
Keywords: Barfly, Mythological, Gaiman-Wishes-He-Could, Noir
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 February, 2024, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 01 February, 2024, 09:35:06 PMSPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Captain-Harlock-Classic-Collection-Vol/dp/1626927707) by Leiji Matsumoto, 1977 to 1979 93 collected and translated hardcover editions)
Keywords: Space Opera, Piracy, Political Thriller, GOAT


Obviously, thats not 93 volumes but an open brackets typo caught too late.
Ignore me and read Harlock.
(https://www.actuabd.com/local/cache-vignettes/L450xH639/tempslointain04-d903b.jpg?1580080592)
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 February, 2024, 12:16:02 PM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 01 February, 2024, 09:35:06 PMCOPRA (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Copra-Round-One-Michel-Fiffe/dp/1534313915) by Michel Fiffe, 2014 to Present (Ongoing, 6 collected volumes)
Keywords: Antihero, Metaphysical, Action, Surrealism

CHAINSAW MAN (https://forbiddenplanet.com/306797-chainsaw-man-volume-1/) by Fujimoto Tatsuki, 2018 to Present (Ongoing, 16 translated volumes at time of writing)
Keywords: Supernatural, Action, Chainsaw Puppy (don't ask), NSFW

HINTERKIND (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hinterkind-1-TP-Ian-Edginton/dp/1401245188) by Ian Edginton & Francesco Trifogli, 2013 to 2015 (3 collected volumes)
Keywords: 2000AD-Adjacent, High Fantasy, Post-Apoc, Gone-Too-Soon

MONSTER (https://forbiddenplanet.com/119902-monster-the-perfect-edition-volume-1/) by Naoki Urasawa, 1994-2001 (9 translated and collected volumes, 'Perfect Edition' advised)
Keywords: Mystery, Psycho-Thriller, Krimini, Brechtian

ZENITH By Grant Morrison and Steve Ye-I DON'T NEED TO EXPLAIN THIS ONE!

CORTO MALTESE (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corto-Maltese-Under-Sign-Capricorn/dp/1631400657#:~:text=of%20the%20Pacific.-,Corto%20Maltese%3A%20Under%20the%20Sign%20of%20Capricorn%20collects%20the%20first,'%20and%20'The%20Seagull's%20Fault.) by Hugo Pratt, 1967 to 1989 (12 collected volumes by Euro Comics)
Keywords: Globe Trotting, Folklore, Numinous, Period Drama

DEVILMAN (https://forbiddenplanet.com/238880-devilman-the-classic-collection-volume-1/) by Go Nagai, 1971 to 1972 (2 collected and translated hardcover editions)
Keywords: Horror, Antihero, Apocryphal, Time Travel

SPOOKS/W.E.S.T (https://www.cinebook.co.uk/spooks-c-143_375_275.html) by Xavier Dorison, Fabien Nury, & Christine Rossi, 2003 to 2011 (6 volumes)
Keywords: Western, Horror, Noir, Biblical

SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Captain-Harlock-Classic-Collection-Vol/dp/1626927707) by Leiji Matsumoto, 1977 to 1979 93 collected and translated hardcover editions)
Keywords: Space Opera, Piracy, Political Thriller, GOAT

BACCHUS (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bacchus-Omnibus-1-Eddie-Campbell/dp/1603090266) by Eddie Campbell, 1987 to 1995
Keywords: Barfly, Mythological, Gaiman-Wishes-He-Could, Noir

Great list! Three of those will be appearing pretty high on my list and I've read and enjoyed a couple of the others which strongly suggests I need to check out the one's I've not read as I know we have similar tastes often.

The Girl Child raved about the anima of Chainsaw man so maybe I need to give that a go?
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Tjm86 on 02 February, 2024, 01:40:50 PM
Had a quick look at that Hinterkind.  That would most certainly not be out of place in Tooth.  In fact, there are similarities with quite a few series we've seen in recent years.  Shades of Kingdom, Enemy Earth, Kingmaker, Meltdown Man (okay, maybe not so recent there!) ... It looks like its well worth a gander though.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Barrington Boots on 02 February, 2024, 02:17:23 PM
I loathed Hinterkind. Copra, however, is great. Looking forward to hearing about stuff I don't know!
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 10 February, 2024, 06:49:40 PM
DOROHEDORO

Keywords: Surrealism, Comedy, Cooking, 'A Wizard Did It'

Creator: Q Hayashida

Publisher: Viz Media

No. of Issues: 23 Volumes
Date of Publication: 2000 - 2018
Last read: 2020

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-um1ueRqL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)

& BONUS (!)

DAI DARK

Keywords: Space Opera, Comedy, Absurdist, 'I Have no Balls, and I Must Scream'

Creator: Q Hayashida

Publisher: Seven Seas

No. of Issues: 7 Volumes (Ongoing)
Date of Publication: 2019 - Present
Last read: 2024

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eN2lF9MmL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)

Aaahh, lets just get the remaining manga I wanted to talk about out of the way for the people who don't care about this sort of thing, next time I plan to cover something...a little closer to home.

We set our scene in the dismal realm of the 'Hole', a purgatorial underworld of a sorts that exists on the flipside of the world of Sorcerers. Living in squalid conditions, the humans of Hole are frequently beset by marauding hordes of talking sewer cockroaches and daily uprisings of the undead, if they're lucky, lest the organized crime syndicates ran  by the unscrupulous sorcerers' abduct them for the illicit organ black market. It's in reaction to these threats that local amnesiac, herpetologically challenged thug caiman and dumpling chef Nikaido begin a campaign of vigilante justice. This decision sends them down a harrowing path of drug running for a sorcerer overlord known only as "En", the cutthroat world of competitive meat pie baking, and spiralling into the pits of hell itself.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f5vowFDn69o/XtFK33O7YXI/AAAAAAAACyk/nYyU1y-vPE4WT-187TdLWyHbtFEtdPqfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Dorohedoro%2B1.jpg)

DOROHEDORO is very much the passion project of Hayashidas career, spanning the lions share of her ongoing tenure in the industry. Much like Araki previously, she clearly has a a deep affinity for the metaphysical playroom she has created and will revel in the opportunity to do whatever she wants with it. What I described above? Thats the introductory arc, to get into some of the delirious stuff of later arcs would be a spoiler and a disservice. Yet throughout all the craziness, and the bloodshed and vulgarity, it manages the seeming impossible in a world populated by characters that are truly larger than life, and wears its heart on its sleeve all throughout. There are moments of genuine humanity and love that have not left me since my first readthrough a few years back

(https://i0.wp.com/www.animefeminist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/volume7.jpg?resize=810%2C724&ssl=1)

The art progression in DOROHEDORO is a delight, never short of engrossing I can only describe Hayashidas evolution on an aesthetic and dynamic level as something akin to early Bisley in the stages of the story, before gestating into something wholly her own beast, at times frankly only being comparable to the wood cuttings of Dores Divine Comedy. At times dripping in a sort of grimy decadency, at others slick and visceral, always fluid and dynamic. One of those occasions where watching the growth of a singular creative voice is just as rewarding as the story being told itself.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EREOhyNU8AAJjGJ?format=jpg&name=large)

Where to Find it: At the time of writing all 23 volumes have been translated and are in print from the usual suspects (https://forbiddenplanet.com/48816-dorohedoro-volume-1/) each at a reasonable price.


(https://bogleech.com/manga/dorohedoro-moisturize.jpg)

BONUS!

While I was at it, I thought i'd briefly plug Hayashida's follow-up, currently ongoing dark fantasy series DAI DARK. It is, similarly, wonderful. Following a rag-tag band of terrorists and misfits called 'The Four Little Shits' in a dog-eat-dog dystopic cosmos where the currency is weighed in the value of your own soul, boiled down into 'bones'. On the run, and constantly with their backs up against the wall, even near invulnerable demiurges can't catch a break to eat some spaghetti and meatballs under capitalism.
Very early days for this one, but I'm enjoying it very much! Check in in...erm, 2037 when it's wrapped up for my full thoughts!
Likewise can be found in all the usual places. (https://forbiddenplanet.com/309037-dai-dark-volume-1/)

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[All images Copyright of Q Hayashida.]
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Vector14 on 10 February, 2024, 08:45:36 PM
There's a bit of a Nemesis feel to some of that Dorohedoro art.
The typical big eyed manga look of the human character looks a big jarring to me alongside the creature designs though. In any case I think I'll check this out. Sounds cool.

Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 11 February, 2024, 11:21:48 AM
Is it me or is there something of Simon Davis in the colour images there? Sounds interesting Zac and that 'cityscape' is sublime.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 February, 2024, 08:00:03 AM
I'm getting a bit slap dash at writing up my current reading so he's a quick summary of my latest haul a week or so after reading.

Power Pack - Into the Storm 1 provides a great example of the differences between how 'classic' era superhero comics used simple craft to introduce (or to me re-introduce) concepts and character. Loved the original Louise Simonson June Brigman series and this seems to fall right out of that.

Hellblazer - Dead in America 1 similarly returns us to a series I enjoyed, Si Spurrier and Aaron Campbell's Hellblazer series. Its not quite as clean in reintroducing things being edgier and throwing so much in, but that's likely a factor of Hellblazer being a very different comic to Power Pack. We'll see how this one develops.

Avengers Inc 5 ends this series far to soon, I'll judge this when read in context with Al Ewings other series in the Hank Pym, Jan Van Dyne corner of the Marvel universe.

Titans 7 is a great example of how crossovers can derail a very good mainstream comic alas.

Alien 3 a good example of how franchise fiction feels an urge to make things bigger and nastier to make it better and it doesn't need to be. Just use the Alien xenomorphs in interesting ways their's no need to twist them into something larger!

Flash 5 is a real hit in a series that has taken me some time to get into. If it continues like this I'll be sticking around.

The Weather Man (Vol.3) 1 its been gone so long I need to re-read to judge fairly - I might set these aside until I get to that read of the first 2 volumes.

What's the furthest Place from Here? 17 still out there and also needing a re-read maybe.

Two contrasting Tom King titles The Penguin 6 not really working as well as it might as it tries to be all dark and edgy. Where a Wonder Woman 5 is punch the air joyous.

As is Daredevil 5 with mh art but otherwise possibly the most fun this series has been to date with She Hulk guest starring brilliantly.

Black Hammer - The End 5 seems to leave us with so much to do with only 1 issue to go I believe.

Then to actual ending Rumpus Room 5 fantastically concluded yet another Mark Russell great mini but can't compare to Book of the Haul The Enfield Gang Massacre 6 which give a brilliantly harrowing conclusion to this fantastic My Texas Blood diversion.
Title: Re: New Comic Book Day Megathread
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 February, 2024, 08:40:46 PM
Mini haul which sees two comics fall in what might turn into a mini cull (I'm getting rid of a load from my collection too as my reading habits take their next shift.

Both Venom (30) and any more Alien (4) comics aren't worth my time anymore.

To be honest if Pine and Merrimac (2) wasn't just a four mini I reckon it'd be gone now.

Curiously I also decided to order Thundercat 1 cos I thought it might surprise me... it didn't so this one is on a short rope already!

So the only winner in this mini haul was Love Everlasting which was great. I think I need to get mnore decerning again!