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General / Re: Forum’s Fav Thrill - Cradlegrave vs. Rogue Trooper Rd 4 Heat 6

« on: Today at 02:08:25 PM »

But there are enough exceptions, such as Biowire, Cinnabar and The War Machine

But presumably War Machine is part of a different (if eventually merged) series? (Mind you, even if not, I was surprised by how much I just didn’t care when I re-read that in the UC. I sold my copy on eBay.)

If we want to be picky War Machine was considered part of 'Rogue Trooper (Friday) - if folks can be bothered to worry about such things. Always remember (well unless you explicity state) I'll never know either way and its  not as if I'll discount your vote... well unless it means by doing so I can get Cradlegrave through over Rogue Trooper!

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General / Re: Forum’s Fav Thrill - Mazeworld vs. Lawless Rd 4 Heat 4

« on: Today at 06:17:33 AM »

This one seems a little closer than other early ties in Round 4, but who can tell for sure... well me, tomorrow, when I count it up! I'll tell you then...

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General / Re: Forum’s Fav Thrill - D.R. Quinch vs. Nikolai Dante Rd 4 Heat 3

« on: Today at 06:15:57 AM »

It doesn't seem close and with a day to go still I suspect we know the result already. More votes to come today and I'll count up in the morning.

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General / Forum’s Fav Thrill - Zenith vs. Ace Trucking Rd 4 Heat 8

« on: Today at 06:15:12 AM »

Well we’ll start Round 4 with no gush of excitement. No giddy anticipation of the tough, enthralling ties to come. Instead to really fire up those juices with a service announcement! Turn around is so fast I’ve not been mixing up these thread openers the way I intended and just kept rattling on with the same ol’ format (for the posts the comp ain’t changing). I had plans and maybe next round but for now, well if it ain’t broke and all that… what and EXPLOSION into Round 4 hey!

Both these thrills had consistent great artist working on them, slight cameos aside. It goes to show the subjective nature of art that neither is consistently loved. A lot of folks love both, some don’t get one or the other. Will that be a factor in your vote?

Form book:

Zenith- Bye; Harry Twenty; Buttonman
Ace Trucking - Bye; HAVN; Alienist

Zenith - more info

Vs

Ace Trucking Co - more info

Just reply in this thread naming your favourite thrill of these two series at the beginning of your post (or use Bold tags so I can spot it easily) and say what you like about these wonderful stories after that.

Match ends early on the morning of Sunday 10th July and the winner gets a place in Round 5 (of 9!!!).

What on Earth is ALL of this?

For those that need ‘um and can be bothered to follow ‘um there’s some simple rules

Any questions, just ask as ever - and have FUN!

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General / Forum’s Fav Thrill - Survival Geeks vs. Robo-Hunter (Sam) Rd 4 Heat 7

« on: Today at 06:14:22 AM »

Well we’ll start Round 4 with no gush of excitement. No giddy anticipation of the tough, enthralling ties to come. Instead to really fire up those juices with a service announcement! Turn around is so fast I’ve not been mixing up these thread openers the way I intended and just kept rattling on with the same ol’ format (for the posts the comp ain’t changing). I had plans and maybe next round but for now, well if it ain’t broke and all that… what and EXPLOSION into Round 4 hey!

Two strips strong on laughs, neither skipping on high adventure though. One has consistency, the other spralls through different incarnations. Maybe this comes down to how you choose to vote, consider all a thrills interactions, or just focus on the best of times?

Form book:

Survival Geeks - Bye; Soul Gun Warrior; Ro-Jaw’s Robo-Tales
Robo-Hunter (Sam)- Bye; Bob the Galactic Bum; Dan Dare

Survival Geeks - more info

Vs

Robo-hunter (Sam) - more info

Just reply in this thread naming your favourite thrill of these two series at the beginning of your post (or use Bold tags so I can spot it easily) and say what you like about these wonderful stories after that.

Match ends early on the morning of Sunday 10th July and the winner gets a place in Round 5 (of 9!!!).

What on Earth is ALL of this?

For those that need ‘um and can be bothered to follow ‘um there’s some simple rules

Any questions, just ask as ever - and have FUN!

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General / Re: Forum’s Fav Thrill - Tribal Memories vs. Meltdown Man Rd 4 Heat 2

« on: Today at 06:11:58 AM »

VOTING CLOSED

Size does matter damnit! The vote wasn't even close and I think I saw more votes for Tribal Memories than there were when doing my scan as it wasn't even close.

Meltdown Man

casts Tribal Memories into the vats.

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General / Re: Forum’s Fav Thrill - Melatzoic vs. Slaine Rd 4 Heat 1

« on: Today at 06:05:59 AM »

VOTING CLOSED

Well given the draw there is little surprise which thrill is the first into Round 5 (its come so quick!). Metalzoic give a good account of itself and deserves the plaudits it gets but in the end, divided opinions about which is the best stuff aside there was no stopping the behemoth that is

Slaine

that will be swinging his chopper in Round 5.

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General / Re: Sideshow Vote II: What should we do with this masterpiece?

« on: 06 July, 2022, 12:06:22 PM »

rok was in comic scene for a while. so i think shift, with it's amazing production values, would be a perfect home.

That's actually a very good point. The second volume hasn't quite had the level of content as the first yet but something like Rok would be a real boon to that... mind when was the last issue? Feels like a while...

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Film & TV / Re: Duncan Jones Still Interested In Rogue Trooper Movie.

« on: 06 July, 2022, 12:04:23 PM »

That seemed very positive, if not, of course, definate yet.

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General / Re: Space Spinner 2000AD

« on: 06 July, 2022, 07:59:00 AM »

Uhhhh Julianna Hatfield - My Sister - nice... I mean the show was good yadder, yadder but not heard that song in an age - good one!

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General / Re: Forum’s Fav Thrill - D.R. Quinch vs. Nikolai Dante Rd 4 Heat 3

« on: 06 July, 2022, 07:57:51 AM »

Brief interjection to remind everyone that Nikolai Dante ENDED ten years ago this week.

Ended.

Are we feeling old yet?

SBT

STOP THAT!!!

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General / Re: Forum’s Fav Thrill - Tribal Memories vs. Meltdown Man Rd 4 Heat 2

« on: 06 July, 2022, 06:32:03 AM »

Shame, but inevitable this one I guess. I much prefer Tribal Memories tight brilliance compared to the meandering Meltdown Man, but it was never going to challenge and I'm glad its getting the support it is. Result comfirmed tomorrow.

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General / Re: Forum’s Fav Thrill - Melatzoic vs. Slaine Rd 4 Heat 1

« on: 06 July, 2022, 06:27:56 AM »

Metalzoic just hasn't quite had enough to offer real resistance to the Horned God and co. There is a day to go and who knows but there is a very clear leader here. Result (confirmed) tomorrow.

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General / Forum’s Fav Thrill - Cradlegrave vs. Rogue Trooper Rd 4 Heat 6

« on: 06 July, 2022, 06:23:55 AM »

Well we’ll start Round 4 with no gush of excitement. No giddy anticipation of the tough, enthralling ties to come. Instead to really fire up those juices with a service announcement! Turn around is so fast I’ve not been mixing up these thread openers the way I intended and just kept rattling on with the same ol’ format (for the posts the comp ain’t changing). I had plans and maybe next round but for now, well if it ain’t broke and all that… what and EXPLOSION into Round 4 hey!

One of my favourite ties of the Round, what contrasts. A done in one, short compact, horrific and timely. To a long sprawling epic that lost its way so many times and arguably had its finest hour under the writer of its opponent. Both had glorious art serving them well almost through in the case of Rogue. Feels like there is a favourite but I think there might might be an upset here.

Form book:

Cradlegrave - Bye; Scarlet Traces; Pandora Perfect
Rogue Trooper - Bye; Harlem Heroes (Reboot); Time Twisters

Cradlegrave - more info

Vs

Rogue Trooper (Rogue) - more info

Just reply in this thread naming your favourite thrill of these two series at the beginning of your post (or use Bold tags so I can spot it easily) and say what you like about these wonderful stories after that.

Match ends early on the morning of Saturday 9th July and the winner gets a place in Round 5 (of 9!!!).

What on Earth is ALL of this?

For those that need ‘um and can be bothered to follow ‘um there’s some simple rules

Any questions, just ask as ever - and have FUN!

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General / Forum’s Fav Thrill - Brink vs. Taxidermist Rd 4 Heat 5

« on: 06 July, 2022, 06:22:47 AM »

Well we’ll start Round 4 with no gush of excitement. No giddy anticipation of the tough, enthralling ties to come. Instead to really fire up those juices with a service announcement! Turn around is so fast I’ve not been mixing up these thread openers the way I intended and just kept rattling on with the same ol’ format (for the posts the comp ain’t changing). I had plans and maybe next round but for now, well if it ain’t broke and all that… what and EXPLOSION into Round 4 hey!

Will the modern classic give a stuffing to the grandmaster? Interesting contrast in thrills here, with very different tones, but both showing superb craft.

Form book:

Brink - Bye; Mercy Heights; Shako
Lawless - Bye; Maelstrom; Dry Run

Brink - more info

Vs

Taxidermist - more info

Just reply in this thread naming your favourite thrill of these two series at the beginning of your post (or use Bold tags so I can spot it easily) and say what you like about these wonderful stories after that.

Match ends early on the morning of Saturday 9th July and the winner gets a place in Round 5 (of 9!!!).

What on Earth is ALL of this?

For those that need ‘um and can be bothered to follow ‘um there’s some simple rules

Any questions, just ask as ever - and have FUN!