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60's singer Frank Ifield aged 86, best known for his yodelling & the song I Remember You & credited with giving the Beatles their big break.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0vv1ngrq5yo
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#2
Prog / Re: Prog 2382: Beware Iron Tee...
Last post by Funt Solo - Today at 08:06:09 PMFudge Bredd - excellently spooky stuff that (because of the artist) made me think it might be Dark Judge related - especially since those stories have started adding in newer DJ varieties. Now that I'm reading it, it seems more its own thing, but still has echoes (naturally) of Necropolis.
Blackhawk - a wonderfully done wrap-up to this section of the tale. I imagined that Nero (?) might mwuah-hah as soon as he was free, but the story usurped my expectations there. (I do wonder if there's still time, though - what with leopards and spots.)
Bumskulls Battalion - a really tight first part, and lots of fun to be had with the diagrammatic establishing view of their HQ.
■■■■■ - given that dialogue often drives this, I got a bit lost on a page where the two characters seem to be talking at cross-purposes to each other. Still very good, but that was distracting, and it felt like it might be a mistake. (I'm blathering on about "I can get you a tour." followed by "You're saying people disappear?" I realize it might just be Kurtis trying to stay on point and cut through the bull■■■■.)
Numskulls Vex - wait, is he full up with the little peeps, or is it like a married couple? It's reminding me a bit of that twin AI in The Algebraist (Banks), but I also like that these guys are little tardigrade things in a mad exoskeleton. Even though I can see a through-line from Nemesis to Shakara to Vex, this has become a firm favorite on its own merits.
Blackhawk - a wonderfully done wrap-up to this section of the tale. I imagined that Nero (?) might mwuah-hah as soon as he was free, but the story usurped my expectations there. (I do wonder if there's still time, though - what with leopards and spots.)
Bumskulls Battalion - a really tight first part, and lots of fun to be had with the diagrammatic establishing view of their HQ.
■■■■■ - given that dialogue often drives this, I got a bit lost on a page where the two characters seem to be talking at cross-purposes to each other. Still very good, but that was distracting, and it felt like it might be a mistake. (I'm blathering on about "I can get you a tour." followed by "You're saying people disappear?" I realize it might just be Kurtis trying to stay on point and cut through the bull■■■■.)
Numskulls Vex - wait, is he full up with the little peeps, or is it like a married couple? It's reminding me a bit of that twin AI in The Algebraist (Banks), but I also like that these guys are little tardigrade things in a mad exoskeleton. Even though I can see a through-line from Nemesis to Shakara to Vex, this has become a firm favorite on its own merits.
#3
Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Col...
Last post by Max Headroom - Today at 07:13:13 PM"Hope...For the Future" part 1 (2011-2016)
"Hope...For the Future" part 2 (2044-2049)
"Hope...Under Fire" (2150-2161)
"Hope...In the Shadows" reel 1 (2276-2279, 2281-2287, 2289)
"Hope...In the Shadows" reel 2 (2302-2305, 2307-2308, 2310-2315)
"Hope...For the Future" part 2 (2044-2049)
"Hope...Under Fire" (2150-2161)
"Hope...In the Shadows" reel 1 (2276-2279, 2281-2287, 2289)
"Hope...In the Shadows" reel 2 (2302-2305, 2307-2308, 2310-2315)
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Books & Comics / Re: Completely Self-absorbed T...
Last post by broodblik - Today at 07:03:57 PMThe weirdest thing for me is that is still find Alan Moore's prog work superior than his American work. His Future Shocks were some of the best (if not the best) short stories ever published. Dr & Quinch still put a smile to my mouth when I revisited it. Halo Jones I still rate as his best work ever. So British Moore beats American Moore everyday of the week.
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Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Col...
Last post by Proudhuff - Today at 06:18:34 PMQuote from: Max Headroom on 18 May, 2024, 12:51:41 PMI have just received the 'Hope' volume and can say that it brings us right up to date with what was published in the Prog. Good stuff!
So whats all in it?
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Books & Comics / Re: Completely Self-absorbed T...
Last post by Le Fink - Today at 06:17:56 PMI came to Moore's Swamp Thing very late, maybe 10-15 years ago, via this collection (on the left):
And later on, picked up the collected early comics that went up to the start of the Moore series, shown on the right.
So I read the Moore series more or less continuously, with minimal breaks between the books. I'd say the first four books are well worth a look, although it did tale off a bit for me after the climax of the American Gothic arc. I wasn't that taken by the later sci-fi pivot and move to outer space. In general though I thought it was a really good read and would certainly include it in my list of top comics.
The early comics I read just to see what happened before Moore took the reins. They are rather dated and I found them a bit of a slog to get through. Not essential but nice to get the background.
It is a bit meandering- nothing like as self contained as say V for Vendetta- but that's Ok as there is so much to see. He does cover a lot of ground.
And later on, picked up the collected early comics that went up to the start of the Moore series, shown on the right.
So I read the Moore series more or less continuously, with minimal breaks between the books. I'd say the first four books are well worth a look, although it did tale off a bit for me after the climax of the American Gothic arc. I wasn't that taken by the later sci-fi pivot and move to outer space. In general though I thought it was a really good read and would certainly include it in my list of top comics.
The early comics I read just to see what happened before Moore took the reins. They are rather dated and I found them a bit of a slog to get through. Not essential but nice to get the background.
It is a bit meandering- nothing like as self contained as say V for Vendetta- but that's Ok as there is so much to see. He does cover a lot of ground.
#7
News / Re: The Great Dante Readthroug...
Last post by Illyana - Today at 04:31:25 PMHello Irregulars! Tickets for Lawless are only available until Wednesday so snatch them up now if you've been waiting. No tickets available at the door. See you soon!
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Film & TV / Re: Tim Burton Hints at Nemesi...
Last post by JayzusB.Christ - Today at 03:53:30 PMIt's Tony Luke alright - see maryanddavid's link above. I always liked his Anderson strips. He was clearly more a sculptor than an illustrator but I really liked the crazy landscapes he created.
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Books & Comics / Re: Completely Self-absorbed T...
Last post by AlexF - Today at 02:57:36 PMI've been VERY slowly collecting and reading teh trade collections of this run. As in, I read the first collection maybe 20 years ago, liked it quite a bit, but have so far only read the 2nd volume about 10 years ago and have the 3rd sitting unread for 5. So clearly I do not love it unreservedly! Funnily enough, I found a collection of the original Wein/Wrightson Swamp Thing and read that far more quickly. It's not in the same league of sophistication but I do love the art and I perhaps because they're less literary the stories are just an easier read. Moore makes you put the work in...
That said, I can also imagine that sinply reading any one single issue in isolation, per B.Boots' experience, is going to be nicely rewarding. Maybe that's the trick - just read one comics from this run and have done with it! Wonder if that's true of Watchmen as well.
That said, I can also imagine that sinply reading any one single issue in isolation, per B.Boots' experience, is going to be nicely rewarding. Maybe that's the trick - just read one comics from this run and have done with it! Wonder if that's true of Watchmen as well.
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Film & TV / Re: Tim Burton Hints at Nemesi...
Last post by rogue69 - Today at 02:13:34 PMIf I remember correctly the stop motion was by Pat's mate Tony Luke