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The Vigilant

Started by Leigh S, 11 August, 2018, 11:31:01 AM

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Leigh S

No one else get their copy yet?

First up, the art on the back up strips deserves a shout out - some great work going on there, fitting in with Coleby's style whilst not copying it in any shape or form - well chosen synergy going on there!

As for the story, I'm variably familiar with the characters this riffs on - not sure this adds anything to any of those characters and doesnt feel like anything we havent seen before(the Death Wish one was fun though!).   I'm kind of with Alan Moore on the idea of comics designed to keep the 12 year olds of 50 years ago occupied perhaps not having the greatest weight for supporting an industry

dweezil2

Got my copy on Thursday, but the Prog and Meg distracted me from reading it, as well as Iron Maiden at the 02, but looking forward to diving in later!  :thumbsup:
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"He's The Law 45th anniversary music video"
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sheridan

I expect I'll be picking it up on Tuesday.

sheridan

Quote from: sheridan on 11 August, 2018, 11:17:31 PM
I expect I'll be picking it up on Tuesday.
Sure I've seen this somewhere on the forum, but just in case - Forbidden Planet (Shaftesbury Avenue) signing next Saturday.

dweezil2

Have to say, I found the story a little impenetrable, have to give it a re-read-maybe it's old age creeping up!  :lol:

Great art though! :thumbsup:
Savalas Seed Bandcamp: https://savalasseed1.bandcamp.com/releases

"He's The Law 45th anniversary music video"
https://youtu.be/qllbagBOIAo

broodblik

There is some back-stories and origin stories on some of the characters appearing in the Vigilant on the 200A AD site: https://2000ad.com/news
When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.

Old age is the Lord's way of telling us to step aside for something new. Death's in case we didn't take the hint.

SIP

Oh cool, I'll pick this up. Big fan of Simon Coleby.

oshii

Is it 2000AD/Meg size or American size?

dweezil2

Savalas Seed Bandcamp: https://savalasseed1.bandcamp.com/releases

"He's The Law 45th anniversary music video"
https://youtu.be/qllbagBOIAo

broodblik

Simon Coleby art is great as usual and well complemented with coloring by Len O'Grady. The main story felt little bit rushed and maybe should have been done in 3 part mini series like the upcoming Resistance story. Hopefully their will be more because this looks very promising. 
When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.

Old age is the Lord's way of telling us to step aside for something new. Death's in case we didn't take the hint.

broodblik

Another character that is returning which is never mentioned anywhere is [spoiler]Max the Computer and the Thirteenth Floor[/spoiler]
When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.

Old age is the Lord's way of telling us to step aside for something new. Death's in case we didn't take the hint.

Bad City Blue

Writer of SENTINEL, the best little indie out there

broodblik

When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.

Old age is the Lord's way of telling us to step aside for something new. Death's in case we didn't take the hint.

metcalfecarr

What I have read of it I've loved.

More importantly I have to say that this is the best work by Coleby in years.  I've not been a great fan of his new style, I liked it but much preferred his original style as it had more clarity to it with it's open spaces and
clear line.  His shadows and heavy blacks sometimes confused me.  This works so well, it's more accommodating for O'Grady's colours and easier to read even at the smaller page size. 

I also love the way that He's managed to pay tribute to Vanyo and Mike Western without aping their style

Dave Metcalfe-Carr