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Books & Comics / Re: Completely Self-absorbed T...
Last post by IndigoPrime - Today at 08:40:26 PMThe Muppets omni is a wonderful thing. I love Roger Langridge's stuff. As for the other Thor, I did like her a lot (and her story). It's a lot of the other bits that kind of bored me – all of the war bits. But I might have just had too much of it after trudging through literally hundreds of Marvel comics since the autumn. Sometimes that stuff is a bit like a repeating background on a cartoon. "Oh look: Mysterio back! Again! Yawn."
If nothing else, it really makes you appreciate when people do something different. Or, for that matter, ongoing series like Dredd and Usagi Yojimbo where returning characters are used relatively sparingly.
If nothing else, it really makes you appreciate when people do something different. Or, for that matter, ongoing series like Dredd and Usagi Yojimbo where returning characters are used relatively sparingly.
#2
Books & Comics / Re: Completely Self-absorbed T...
Last post by BadlyDrawnKano - Today at 08:17:04 PMI've only read the first volume of Kill Or Be Killed so haven't read the above post, but now even more than before I hope I stumble upon the rest of it as you rate it so highly.
I only read the Strange run earlier this year but really enjoyed it, I've heard complaints that Aaron didn't really capture Strange's personality but as I only know him from the movies it didn't bother me, and I liked how weird and grotesque it got in places. I'd agree with pretty much everything else you say there except that the Jane Foster part of Thor was my favourite, but I really enjoyed all of those series. Well, except for Rocket Raccoon as I didn't know he'd had a solo series, but I'll be adding it to my wishlist now.
I finished the first Gwenpool omnibus this week and thought it was a great deal of fun, but I noticed the fourth trade paperback is out of print and stupidly expensive, which frustrates as I don't really like reading comics digitally. And I was unaware of the Muppets series, but as a big fan I'll definitely check that out now too.
Quote from: IndigoPrime on 02 May, 2024, 11:08:50 AMColin: I've been reading through hundreds of Panini Marvel reprints that cover the 2000s, and figuring out which I want to keep. Turns out, the answer is 'none of them', including the mostly strong Mighty World of Marvel. However, I have used them (and 'temporary' ownership of the first 60 volumes of the original Hachette Marvel collection) to govern some deluxe/omni purchases, most of which are relatively standalone own nature. I really enjoyed:
Doctor Strange (Aaron/Bachalo): quite grim and a divisive run, but one that for me really worked with the gorgeous art and mystical flavour.
Hawkeye (Fraction/Aja): just really smart comics, trying different things and mostly succeeding. I couldn't give two hoots about the character normally, but this just worked. The come down for the following volume was palpable.
Ms. Marvel (G. Willow Wilson): a smart take on the young superhero theme, despite part-way through getting caught in the end of the universe BS Marvel pulled around the time. I'm not keen on what they've done with the character more recently, but those early volumes were great.
Rocket Raccoon (Young): I mean, it's Skottie Young, even if he's just writing. I picked this up as two little HCs. Fun.
She-Hulk (Slott): A solid modern run that doesn't take itself too seriously, and that has interesting enough ideas and stories to keep the momentum going.
Silver Surfer (Slott/Allread): Basically an excuse to do Marvel Doctor Who. The omni recently got a reissue and so should still be in print. Personally, I'm no major fan of that format, but I had to have this one complete and in print. It's a lovely run.
Thor: The God Butcher (Aaron/Ribic): So I remember reading the Aaron run when I first subscribed to the Panini Marvel Legends series and liking it a lot. On re-reading it, I ended up buying just The God Butcher (deluxe, which also includes Godbomb) rather than the entire run, because that was the most impactful. What followed didn't quite do it for me, despite the uptick when the new Thor arrives.
Vision (King): A genuine surprise when I originally read this, and one I had to own. A great exploration that goes deep into what it means to belong, and the difficulties within a 'realistic' world of superpowers. Alas, I did not get on with DC equivalent Mister Miracle.
(On Marvel, I also of course have Langridge's Muppets, which is as close to The Muppet Show as it's possible to get in comic form. And I've also enjoyed but haven't yet fully read the Gwenpool omni.)
I only read the Strange run earlier this year but really enjoyed it, I've heard complaints that Aaron didn't really capture Strange's personality but as I only know him from the movies it didn't bother me, and I liked how weird and grotesque it got in places. I'd agree with pretty much everything else you say there except that the Jane Foster part of Thor was my favourite, but I really enjoyed all of those series. Well, except for Rocket Raccoon as I didn't know he'd had a solo series, but I'll be adding it to my wishlist now.
Quote(On Marvel, I also of course have Langridge's Muppets, which is as close to The Muppet Show as it's possible to get in comic form. And I've also enjoyed but haven't yet fully read the Gwenpool omni.)
I finished the first Gwenpool omnibus this week and thought it was a great deal of fun, but I noticed the fourth trade paperback is out of print and stupidly expensive, which frustrates as I don't really like reading comics digitally. And I was unaware of the Muppets series, but as a big fan I'll definitely check that out now too.
#3
General / Re: New Romance* comic from Re...
Last post by M.I.K. - Today at 08:14:49 PMOkay... Devil's advocate mode...
It seems obvious to me that Funt wasn't intending to be deliberately misleading and was merely conveying the impression he got from BPP's initial post, (and made the effort to make it very clear that's what he was doing), but in retrospect I can totally understand how it could be misinterpreted by someone not entirely paying attention. So, yes, quotation box probably not best idea.
For the record, even if every creator involved with this were male, everything about the wording of BPP's comments would still have my back up to precisely the same degree and it's not the first time I've taken issue with somebody on here claiming that someone "can't draw" simply because they don't like their art style, (which seems particularly wrong-headed in this case, now that I've googled the names of the creators I was unfamiliar with).
It seems obvious to me that Funt wasn't intending to be deliberately misleading and was merely conveying the impression he got from BPP's initial post, (and made the effort to make it very clear that's what he was doing), but in retrospect I can totally understand how it could be misinterpreted by someone not entirely paying attention. So, yes, quotation box probably not best idea.
For the record, even if every creator involved with this were male, everything about the wording of BPP's comments would still have my back up to precisely the same degree and it's not the first time I've taken issue with somebody on here claiming that someone "can't draw" simply because they don't like their art style, (which seems particularly wrong-headed in this case, now that I've googled the names of the creators I was unfamiliar with).
#4
General / Re: New Romance* comic from Re...
Last post by BPP - Today at 08:12:51 PMlol, sure he's not.
Although that would mean multiple 2000ad creators have lied to me on multiple occasions over many years.
Although that would mean multiple 2000ad creators have lied to me on multiple occasions over many years.
#5
General / Re: New Romance* comic from Re...
Last post by The Monarch - Today at 07:49:30 PMnot for me but i hope it does well and gets into the hands of those it is for
seriously though people still think gordons ken? despite all the evidence to the contrary?
seriously though people still think gordons ken? despite all the evidence to the contrary?
#6
General / Re: New Romance* comic from Re...
Last post by Jim_Campbell - Today at 07:35:59 PMQuote from: Funt Solo on Today at 07:18:36 PMAnd Jim's right too - I should definitely be banned.
I didn't say that, and you know I didn't say that. I have no idea why you're being quite this confrontational, but, speaking as someone who was once such a stroppy bastard online that his reputation as such still dogs him a decade later, you're waaaay over the line into trolling here, Funt.
Step away from the keyboard and take a few deep breaths.
#7
Books & Comics / Re: Completely Self-absorbed T...
Last post by Doomlord66 - Today at 07:19:44 PMThis is my list of non superhero/alternate superhero comics & novels.
100 BULLETS - Story by Brian Azzarello, Art by Eduardo Risso
ASTRO CITY 1 to 17 - Story by Kurt Busiek, Art by Brent Anderson
BADASS - Story by Herik Hanna, Art by Bruno Bassada
BLOODY MARY - Story by Garth Ennis, Art by Carlos Ezquerra
BRIT - Story by Robert Kirkman, Art by Tony Moore & Cliff Rathburn
IRREDEEMABLE - Story by Mark Waid, Art by Peter Krause & Diego Barreto
INCOGNITO - Story by Ed Brubaker, Art by Sean Phillips
INCOGNITO BAD INFLUENCES - Story by Ed Brubaker, Art by Sean Phillips
JUPITER'S LEGACY/CIRCLE - Story by Mark Millar
KILL OR BE KILLED - Story by Ed Brubaker, Art by Sean Phillips
KNIGHTED - Story by Gregg Hurwitz, Art by Mark Texeira
MASKS 1 & 2 - Story by Chris Roberson, Art by Alex Ross, Dennis Calero
MY BAD - Story by Bryce Ingman, Mark Russell, Art by Peter Krause
NEMESIS & NEMESIS RELOADED - Story by Mark Millar, Art by Steve McNiven
PETER CANNON, THUNDERBOLT - Story by Steve Darnell, Art by Jonathan Lau
POWER & GLORY - Story & Art by Howard Chaykin
POWERS 1 to 14 - Story by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Michael Avon Oeming
POWERS BUREAU 1 & 2 - Story by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Michael Avon Oeming
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS - Story by Jim Kruger, Art by Doug Klauba, Alex Ross
SIN CITY 1 to 7 - Story & Art by Frank Miller
SUPERIOR - Story by Mark Millar, Art by Leinil Francis Lu
SUPREME POWER - Story by J. Michael Straczynski, Art by Gary Frank
THE BOYS 1 to 13 - Story by Garth Ennis, Art by Darick Robertson
THE CAPE - Story by Jason Ciaramella, Art by Zach Howard & Nelson Daniel
THE PRO - Story by Garth Ennis, Art by Amanda Conner
THE TWELVE - Story by J. Michael Straczynski, Art by Chris Weston
THE VICTORIES - Story & Art by Michael Avon Oeming
Now adding Black Hammer, Planetary, Injection
Wow the 1st 3 recommendations and they're not on my list, great stuff thanks guys
100 BULLETS - Story by Brian Azzarello, Art by Eduardo Risso
ASTRO CITY 1 to 17 - Story by Kurt Busiek, Art by Brent Anderson
BADASS - Story by Herik Hanna, Art by Bruno Bassada
BLOODY MARY - Story by Garth Ennis, Art by Carlos Ezquerra
BRIT - Story by Robert Kirkman, Art by Tony Moore & Cliff Rathburn
IRREDEEMABLE - Story by Mark Waid, Art by Peter Krause & Diego Barreto
INCOGNITO - Story by Ed Brubaker, Art by Sean Phillips
INCOGNITO BAD INFLUENCES - Story by Ed Brubaker, Art by Sean Phillips
JUPITER'S LEGACY/CIRCLE - Story by Mark Millar
KILL OR BE KILLED - Story by Ed Brubaker, Art by Sean Phillips
KNIGHTED - Story by Gregg Hurwitz, Art by Mark Texeira
MASKS 1 & 2 - Story by Chris Roberson, Art by Alex Ross, Dennis Calero
MY BAD - Story by Bryce Ingman, Mark Russell, Art by Peter Krause
NEMESIS & NEMESIS RELOADED - Story by Mark Millar, Art by Steve McNiven
PETER CANNON, THUNDERBOLT - Story by Steve Darnell, Art by Jonathan Lau
POWER & GLORY - Story & Art by Howard Chaykin
POWERS 1 to 14 - Story by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Michael Avon Oeming
POWERS BUREAU 1 & 2 - Story by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Michael Avon Oeming
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS - Story by Jim Kruger, Art by Doug Klauba, Alex Ross
SIN CITY 1 to 7 - Story & Art by Frank Miller
SUPERIOR - Story by Mark Millar, Art by Leinil Francis Lu
SUPREME POWER - Story by J. Michael Straczynski, Art by Gary Frank
THE BOYS 1 to 13 - Story by Garth Ennis, Art by Darick Robertson
THE CAPE - Story by Jason Ciaramella, Art by Zach Howard & Nelson Daniel
THE PRO - Story by Garth Ennis, Art by Amanda Conner
THE TWELVE - Story by J. Michael Straczynski, Art by Chris Weston
THE VICTORIES - Story & Art by Michael Avon Oeming
Now adding Black Hammer, Planetary, Injection
Wow the 1st 3 recommendations and they're not on my list, great stuff thanks guys
#8
General / Re: New Romance* comic from Re...
Last post by Funt Solo - Today at 07:18:36 PMBPP - no no - you're absolutely right - it's me that's in the wrong. Nothing you said is at all problematic, and it's not as if you're splitting hairs at this point. Admins - feel free to remove/edit my posts or admonish me in any way you see fit.
And Jim's right too - I should definitely be banned.
And Jim's right too - I should definitely be banned.
#9
General / Re: New Romance* comic from Re...
Last post by Jim_Campbell - Today at 07:18:00 PMQuote from: Funt Solo on Today at 07:07:37 PMWell, you perhaps hold me in too high esteem. But - look closely - it says "BPP translated in Funt's head" - I'm not sure I could make it any more obvious that it's not a word-for-word quote. Nobody else seems confused, there.
No, sorry... I speak as an argumentative bastard who's done plenty of stroppy stuff online over the years, and I think that's out of line. There are plenty of forums I frequent where putting non-legitmate words inside a quote tag would get you banned.
#10
General / Re: New Romance* comic from Re...
Last post by BPP - Today at 07:13:11 PMSorry Funt but your 'as translated by' isn't going to wash. You're still using a format on here to attribute offensive remarks directly to me. Translation still makes me the source. If you want to remove them from the box and say this is what you think I'm thinking then that's fine. Wrong but fine.