Title: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 05 January, 2005, 10:36:01 PM
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 05 January, 2005, 10:36:01 PM
Alongside the last two Megs, the Christmas prog, the latest E.E. (I owe someone a copy of that. Can't remember who. Got it in an envelope waiting to post...) there was a single copy of 1420 in my local Thrill-vendors. It'll come in the post soon but what the hey...I fancied reading it now.
Cover - Clint Langley double cover. That says it all. Maybe familiarity really does breed contempt because whilst I can see it's nice it's been done before.
Dredd - Jason Brashill on the art chores for this Wagner scripted aftermath tale. So far it's closely linked into the last tale and it'd be good to see this in a collected edition with 'Brothers in the Blood', 'Total War' and 'Terror'. Brashils art is different but that's no bad thing. And changed from his last style too or, more accuratley, developed.
2nd City Blues - I might grow to like this. This episode the old school feel and the modern character stuff fit together better. Not perfect but could be fun.
Slaine - A good episode, story moves on, it's pretty and there's some nice moments in amongst the battle and plot.
Cabals - Perfect. Really good stuff. As good as you'd expect, as good as you'd want.
Dante - Morrison and Burns. A rop notch team. Dante. One of the best characters/stories 2k has ever produced. I need to refresh myself of what's gone on since the heist story cause it's all a bit blurry but it's still a great story. Having been reading a lot of Dante lately I'd love this to be the start of a new period of plenty Dante.
New design, nice touches. DroidLife raised a smile. Letters, good sign.
Cover - Clint Langley double cover. That says it all. Maybe familiarity really does breed contempt because whilst I can see it's nice it's been done before.
Dredd - Jason Brashill on the art chores for this Wagner scripted aftermath tale. So far it's closely linked into the last tale and it'd be good to see this in a collected edition with 'Brothers in the Blood', 'Total War' and 'Terror'. Brashils art is different but that's no bad thing. And changed from his last style too or, more accuratley, developed.
2nd City Blues - I might grow to like this. This episode the old school feel and the modern character stuff fit together better. Not perfect but could be fun.
Slaine - A good episode, story moves on, it's pretty and there's some nice moments in amongst the battle and plot.
Cabals - Perfect. Really good stuff. As good as you'd expect, as good as you'd want.
Dante - Morrison and Burns. A rop notch team. Dante. One of the best characters/stories 2k has ever produced. I need to refresh myself of what's gone on since the heist story cause it's all a bit blurry but it's still a great story. Having been reading a lot of Dante lately I'd love this to be the start of a new period of plenty Dante.
New design, nice touches. DroidLife raised a smile. Letters, good sign.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Max Kon on 05 January, 2005, 10:44:35 PM
Post by: Max Kon on 05 January, 2005, 10:44:35 PM
Ah, a subbie still got in first. Whay!
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: paulvonscott on 05 January, 2005, 10:51:06 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 05 January, 2005, 10:51:06 PM
Yeah, only one issue in the local postie, usually they have a few.
Not sure about the Dredd logo, it looks more modern and exciting I suppose - two reasons not to like it then ;) But I can understand why they've done it.
Enjoyed reading it after a truly diabolical day at work.
Not sure about the Dredd logo, it looks more modern and exciting I suppose - two reasons not to like it then ;) But I can understand why they've done it.
Enjoyed reading it after a truly diabolical day at work.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Gothmog on 05 January, 2005, 11:29:45 PM
Post by: Gothmog on 05 January, 2005, 11:29:45 PM
WHSmith's computer thought the prog was so good that it was obiviously worth more than the cover price and tried to charge me ?3.95.
Needless to say I came over all American and went postal on it's ass*
*Actually I stayed resolutely English, apologised to the lady serving me for complaining and meekly suggested that maybe I'd been charged too much.
Needless to say I came over all American and went postal on it's ass*
*Actually I stayed resolutely English, apologised to the lady serving me for complaining and meekly suggested that maybe I'd been charged too much.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 05 January, 2005, 11:47:43 PM
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 05 January, 2005, 11:47:43 PM
They often don't update their computer, so remember that in December as they might charge ?1.60 for the big prog.
On reflection Dante is super duper. Recommend rereading the last couple of tales if you're waiting for the prog.
On reflection Dante is super duper. Recommend rereading the last couple of tales if you're waiting for the prog.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Bico on 06 January, 2005, 12:20:52 AM
Post by: Bico on 06 January, 2005, 12:20:52 AM
Oops. I think that EE was for me, Dave - but I forgot it was coming and bought me own copy.
Sorry!
Sorry!
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 06 January, 2005, 12:32:16 AM
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 06 January, 2005, 12:32:16 AM
Not to worry. I'll send you the next one and slip this to a colleague.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Lord Running Clam on 06 January, 2005, 01:51:10 AM
Post by: Lord Running Clam on 06 January, 2005, 01:51:10 AM
The cover was nice but i'd like to see some other artists be given a wraparound cover as well.
Dredd.Great to see this is a multi-parter as I'm really injoying it so far.It also looks like it could go down all kinds of interesting paths.I wasn't so keen on the art,didn't quite work for me.
Second City Blues.So far this hasn't grabbed me.
Slaine.This is ticking along at a nice pace and has some great art.
Caballistics,Inc.This had some great moments with Ravne.The art as always is great.I think the first page set the seen well without giving anything away.The last panel was good as well.
Nikolai Dante.This is a great,both the art and story.
Droid Life made me laugh.
All in all I think this is really up to the standard set by last year.
Dredd.Great to see this is a multi-parter as I'm really injoying it so far.It also looks like it could go down all kinds of interesting paths.I wasn't so keen on the art,didn't quite work for me.
Second City Blues.So far this hasn't grabbed me.
Slaine.This is ticking along at a nice pace and has some great art.
Caballistics,Inc.This had some great moments with Ravne.The art as always is great.I think the first page set the seen well without giving anything away.The last panel was good as well.
Nikolai Dante.This is a great,both the art and story.
Droid Life made me laugh.
All in all I think this is really up to the standard set by last year.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Shakara on 06 January, 2005, 02:17:46 AM
Post by: Shakara on 06 January, 2005, 02:17:46 AM
COVER: Was good. You have no choice but to like it
JD: Jason Brashill FRIGGIN' RULES! I've been waiting AAAAGGESS for a Brashill strip, and here it is, frankly, the story is blinded by that stuff. Okay-- may be cartoony OTT sometimes...but meh
SCB: Sucks
SLAINE: Langley BLAH Langley BLEY...all very good-looking but what the hell? I never remember the Slaine history, it's a bit all over the place
CI: May be FINALLY getting into this, as it's taken awhile. Great stuff about demon 'time of the month'
ND: Love Dante, always have always will, want Fraser back on it (not that I don't like Burns' stuff of course, because it's great)
Droid Life made me scared.
I agree, this has really set the pace for a good year FULL of Shakara
JD: Jason Brashill FRIGGIN' RULES! I've been waiting AAAAGGESS for a Brashill strip, and here it is, frankly, the story is blinded by that stuff. Okay-- may be cartoony OTT sometimes...but meh
SCB: Sucks
SLAINE: Langley BLAH Langley BLEY...all very good-looking but what the hell? I never remember the Slaine history, it's a bit all over the place
CI: May be FINALLY getting into this, as it's taken awhile. Great stuff about demon 'time of the month'
ND: Love Dante, always have always will, want Fraser back on it (not that I don't like Burns' stuff of course, because it's great)
Droid Life made me scared.
I agree, this has really set the pace for a good year FULL of Shakara
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: paulvonscott on 06 January, 2005, 02:41:25 AM
Post by: paulvonscott on 06 January, 2005, 02:41:25 AM
Old Midgy Tharg is right about Dogbreath 12, which he plugs in the latest nerve centre, there's a very funny photostrip in the current issue. Definitely worth a go!
Also, it's good to see the design in the comic changing, it's a refreshing tradition to have something new, even if it's not to your taste! There's something a bit less fussy and a bt more... comicky about the latest design.
And... call me high king of the cynicons of cynicos VII, but does anyone think those lovely wraparound Slaine covers will make excellent graphic novel covers? ;)
Oh and has anyone alerted the Hive-Mind (we are one, one are we) to Earthling Robert Vollund?
Also, it's good to see the design in the comic changing, it's a refreshing tradition to have something new, even if it's not to your taste! There's something a bit less fussy and a bt more... comicky about the latest design.
And... call me high king of the cynicons of cynicos VII, but does anyone think those lovely wraparound Slaine covers will make excellent graphic novel covers? ;)
Oh and has anyone alerted the Hive-Mind (we are one, one are we) to Earthling Robert Vollund?
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Dunk! on 06 January, 2005, 03:21:21 PM
Post by: Dunk! on 06 January, 2005, 03:21:21 PM
Bit of a mixed new year bag.
Cover: Nice, but does it really sell the comic to anyone beyond those who already buy 2000ad? I think the casual shopper would find the cover very odd - no info selling what's inside and you have to get close to see what's going on on it - but then has 2000ad given up enticing in the casual shopper?
Dredd: Good follow on, though I'm not a fan of Brashill's graphitti style art - too cartoony for me.
Second City Blues: Nah!
Slaine: I haven't been following the story but does Slaine get dragged away from fighting his enemies every other episode? Very confusing and not worth the effort. Like the art thought.
Cabalistics Inc: Giving the story a go and it's good, though the art still leaves me cold.
Dante: Yay! A character i care for going on adventures that i can't predict the outcome of. It's like the 80's all over again. :)
Overall: Hmm?
Cover: Nice, but does it really sell the comic to anyone beyond those who already buy 2000ad? I think the casual shopper would find the cover very odd - no info selling what's inside and you have to get close to see what's going on on it - but then has 2000ad given up enticing in the casual shopper?
Dredd: Good follow on, though I'm not a fan of Brashill's graphitti style art - too cartoony for me.
Second City Blues: Nah!
Slaine: I haven't been following the story but does Slaine get dragged away from fighting his enemies every other episode? Very confusing and not worth the effort. Like the art thought.
Cabalistics Inc: Giving the story a go and it's good, though the art still leaves me cold.
Dante: Yay! A character i care for going on adventures that i can't predict the outcome of. It's like the 80's all over again. :)
Overall: Hmm?
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: petesbeats on 06 January, 2005, 07:38:56 PM
Post by: petesbeats on 06 January, 2005, 07:38:56 PM
Still haven't recieved. Gonna kill my postman. It better be here tomorrow!!!!
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Trout on 06 January, 2005, 07:41:49 PM
Post by: Trout on 06 January, 2005, 07:41:49 PM
Want.
Prog.
Prog.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Max Kon on 06 January, 2005, 08:17:38 PM
Post by: Max Kon on 06 January, 2005, 08:17:38 PM
Me.
Too.
Too.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Oddboy on 06 January, 2005, 09:10:31 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 06 January, 2005, 09:10:31 PM
And.
Also.
Also.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Jared Katooie on 07 January, 2005, 12:58:07 AM
Post by: Jared Katooie on 07 January, 2005, 12:58:07 AM
I have my prog and I live in a whole other country! It's a good one too!
Cover: Lots of gold and blurring.
C-
Dredd: Best story, I think. The much-maligned Jason Brashill finally returns and gives some brilliant art to this story. The plot was clever and handled the aftermath of the nuke well showing us them madness and despair of the ordinary citizens. Just what we wanted. This still could have been better but I'm sure the next part will develop things better.
B-
Second city blues: This is very old-school stuff but it doesn't try and do anything unreasonable. Apart from the colours which are not to my liking I'm enjoying this story. The art is at worst decent and at best smooth and pleasing to the eye. I really think people should give this a chance.
C
Slaine: I wasn't offended by this but I'm reading it just for the art now. I lost my interest a while ago and it aint coming back. Nothing particularly bad here though.
D+
Caballistics: A good enough story. The art is getting even more detailed and the plot is progressing slowly but surely. The characters personalities still seem a bit dull to me. Chapter and Verse are both pretty emotionless and apart from Demon Jenny there's not much diversity between the cast.
C+
Dante: I still dont like Dante. Every little flaw irritates me. The tedious evil villain threatening the innocent children with mutilation and death is too crude a plot for me. I'd prefer something more subtle for once. Let the reader fill in the blanks, that sort of thing. I doubt this will happen however. Dissapointing.
D+
Overall it was a C+.
Cover: Lots of gold and blurring.
C-
Dredd: Best story, I think. The much-maligned Jason Brashill finally returns and gives some brilliant art to this story. The plot was clever and handled the aftermath of the nuke well showing us them madness and despair of the ordinary citizens. Just what we wanted. This still could have been better but I'm sure the next part will develop things better.
B-
Second city blues: This is very old-school stuff but it doesn't try and do anything unreasonable. Apart from the colours which are not to my liking I'm enjoying this story. The art is at worst decent and at best smooth and pleasing to the eye. I really think people should give this a chance.
C
Slaine: I wasn't offended by this but I'm reading it just for the art now. I lost my interest a while ago and it aint coming back. Nothing particularly bad here though.
D+
Caballistics: A good enough story. The art is getting even more detailed and the plot is progressing slowly but surely. The characters personalities still seem a bit dull to me. Chapter and Verse are both pretty emotionless and apart from Demon Jenny there's not much diversity between the cast.
C+
Dante: I still dont like Dante. Every little flaw irritates me. The tedious evil villain threatening the innocent children with mutilation and death is too crude a plot for me. I'd prefer something more subtle for once. Let the reader fill in the blanks, that sort of thing. I doubt this will happen however. Dissapointing.
D+
Overall it was a C+.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Richard on 07 January, 2005, 01:18:29 AM
Post by: Richard on 07 January, 2005, 01:18:29 AM
Lots of us without progs yet. Does anyone know anything about why? Never had a delay this long before, except once when they didn't notice I renewed my subscription.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Conexus on 07 January, 2005, 01:31:31 AM
Post by: Conexus on 07 January, 2005, 01:31:31 AM
says 15 jan on the cover, I guess those of us with progs have them thanks to newsagaents not realising they should have waited another week before putting up the progs up for sale?
I agree with Jared on almost everything about the prog, but I do hold Cabs and Dante in higher regard, though this week's Cabs is no way near as good as the Chrimbo edition (even if that one did have a very strong whiff of hellboy to it)
I agree with Jared on almost everything about the prog, but I do hold Cabs and Dante in higher regard, though this week's Cabs is no way near as good as the Chrimbo edition (even if that one did have a very strong whiff of hellboy to it)
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Leigh S on 07 January, 2005, 02:35:10 AM
Post by: Leigh S on 07 January, 2005, 02:35:10 AM
Conexus -the cover date is always the off sale date, so the prog was due in shops Wednesday, and given the bank holiday, on doormats Tuesday
The prog should presumably have been sent out last Friday, so unless that didnt happen, and they didnt go til Tuesday, we can only blame Postie - If they didnt go Friday, then thats a bit rubbish frankly, if only for the fact we didnt get a warning - still not got my sub prog...
The prog should presumably have been sent out last Friday, so unless that didnt happen, and they didnt go til Tuesday, we can only blame Postie - If they didnt go Friday, then thats a bit rubbish frankly, if only for the fact we didnt get a warning - still not got my sub prog...
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Leigh S on 07 January, 2005, 02:42:37 AM
Post by: Leigh S on 07 January, 2005, 02:42:37 AM
Hmmm - Brashills art is very much in the Siku bracket for me - when they put in the effort (as he has here), I'll grant theres a silky seductiveness to the colouring/painting/pixels. But with Brashill the drawing underneath is still way too cartoony and weak for my tastes - those popping eyes and pudgey fingers, and the Les Dawson Dredd still peer out from under the surface sheen.
When they don't make the effort/have the time to doll up the basic drawing underneath (eg, MeatMonger or In the year 2120), its really the worst thing I can hope to see in my prog. I'm a real fan of artists who can knock out pages in 30 minutes that still have a certain quality about them - you can see when Ezquerras took on too many scripts, but even his rushed art has a real sense of getting the basics right, both in terms of storytelling and design
When they don't make the effort/have the time to doll up the basic drawing underneath (eg, MeatMonger or In the year 2120), its really the worst thing I can hope to see in my prog. I'm a real fan of artists who can knock out pages in 30 minutes that still have a certain quality about them - you can see when Ezquerras took on too many scripts, but even his rushed art has a real sense of getting the basics right, both in terms of storytelling and design
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Shakara on 07 January, 2005, 02:49:18 AM
Post by: Shakara on 07 January, 2005, 02:49:18 AM
Or like most of the Robo-Hunter strips which look horribly rushed. Ian Gibson is a genius, especially when he trys, but sometimes he just doesn't and it's very irritating to read
I am the dead that will not die.
I am Shakara, the avenger
I am the dead that will not die.
I am Shakara, the avenger
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: petesbeats on 07 January, 2005, 03:14:49 PM
Post by: petesbeats on 07 January, 2005, 03:14:49 PM
Rang the despatch centre and they weren't despatched til Tuesday as they were closed over crimbo. everyone should have there progs by this afternoon. I'm gonna be very angry if i don't though. Mind you saying that if it comes Monday i'll have 2 Tooth's and a Meg. Thrill overload. Let's wait and see.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Dudley on 07 January, 2005, 03:52:29 PM
Post by: Dudley on 07 January, 2005, 03:52:29 PM
I couldn't resist... I went out and bought it early.
Agree that Langley's sumptuous Slaine covers have become boring for regular readers. However, I reckon that they're probably GREAT for drawing in newcomers. There simply is nothing like Langley on any other magazine of comic, and it's a great way of saying Quality Art And Interesting Stories For Adults... which is pretty much the message you need to get across on every issue.
Yay! P14! P14!
Inside the prog, Dredd was an enjoyable opening to the story – anyone else suspect that there's less to this amnesiac terrorist than meets the eye? Brashill's art seems more fun than it did in his last outing – going to quite enjoy this, I think.
After 2 years absence, I could really do with a refresher on Dante continuity: I'd actually forgotten the pirate queen and those poor orphaned children. Art was great, story has possibilities. Have we met this old flame before?
Slaine skims across the eye like mercury over glass – very pretty but hardly leaving an impression. What happened? I honestly have no idea.
I'm sure that I recognise that boarded-up old house in Caballistics. Isn't it on Coronation Hill in Bristol? Or up near the glass works somewhere? Anyway, I like the developments with Jenny / Ravne. Very promising. However, in the comment about "time of the month", does anyone else detect a faint Pat Mills-like savour?
I'm reserving judgement on Second City Blues. Through gritted teeth. Art's better than the first episode, but, really, can we have a stylesheet for 2000AD that bans the word "knobhead"? It just suggests a particularly fortunate Strontium Dog.
Letters – Kudos to Byron. Like the redesign that allows less letters per page: hopefully more letters pages as a result?
Fantasy Football score: 2
Agree that Langley's sumptuous Slaine covers have become boring for regular readers. However, I reckon that they're probably GREAT for drawing in newcomers. There simply is nothing like Langley on any other magazine of comic, and it's a great way of saying Quality Art And Interesting Stories For Adults... which is pretty much the message you need to get across on every issue.
Yay! P14! P14!
Inside the prog, Dredd was an enjoyable opening to the story – anyone else suspect that there's less to this amnesiac terrorist than meets the eye? Brashill's art seems more fun than it did in his last outing – going to quite enjoy this, I think.
After 2 years absence, I could really do with a refresher on Dante continuity: I'd actually forgotten the pirate queen and those poor orphaned children. Art was great, story has possibilities. Have we met this old flame before?
Slaine skims across the eye like mercury over glass – very pretty but hardly leaving an impression. What happened? I honestly have no idea.
I'm sure that I recognise that boarded-up old house in Caballistics. Isn't it on Coronation Hill in Bristol? Or up near the glass works somewhere? Anyway, I like the developments with Jenny / Ravne. Very promising. However, in the comment about "time of the month", does anyone else detect a faint Pat Mills-like savour?
I'm reserving judgement on Second City Blues. Through gritted teeth. Art's better than the first episode, but, really, can we have a stylesheet for 2000AD that bans the word "knobhead"? It just suggests a particularly fortunate Strontium Dog.
Letters – Kudos to Byron. Like the redesign that allows less letters per page: hopefully more letters pages as a result?
Fantasy Football score: 2
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Tanky on 07 January, 2005, 04:06:33 PM
Post by: Tanky on 07 January, 2005, 04:06:33 PM
I've got one --:p
So i'm gonna get on topic on all yo asses for once...
Cover - It's not just similar, it's a cut n paste job. It's still pretty though.
Droid Life - Yay! Top notch as always
Dredd - Highlight of the prog for me. Luvverly Brashill art and a very promising story. And i quite like the logo.
2nd City Blues - I'm really enjoying this so far. It's a combination of influences i don't usually see - 70s sport strips, famous five, cartoony artwork and a dollop of darkness. The most original thing in the prog.
Slaine - I have no idea what's going on and have reverted to just looking at the pretty pictures. Which are extrememly pretty.
Cabs - I'll wait n see where this is going.
Dante - One of my all time fave characters, Dante can do no wrong in my book. Burns' artwork is gorgeous and the story is shaping up nicely. Lots more of this please!
And there's some letters too. Don't recognise any names this week, but it looks like we've upset someone again. That narrows it down then...
on-topic tanky x
So i'm gonna get on topic on all yo asses for once...
Cover - It's not just similar, it's a cut n paste job. It's still pretty though.
Droid Life - Yay! Top notch as always
Dredd - Highlight of the prog for me. Luvverly Brashill art and a very promising story. And i quite like the logo.
2nd City Blues - I'm really enjoying this so far. It's a combination of influences i don't usually see - 70s sport strips, famous five, cartoony artwork and a dollop of darkness. The most original thing in the prog.
Slaine - I have no idea what's going on and have reverted to just looking at the pretty pictures. Which are extrememly pretty.
Cabs - I'll wait n see where this is going.
Dante - One of my all time fave characters, Dante can do no wrong in my book. Burns' artwork is gorgeous and the story is shaping up nicely. Lots more of this please!
And there's some letters too. Don't recognise any names this week, but it looks like we've upset someone again. That narrows it down then...
on-topic tanky x
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: longmanshort on 07 January, 2005, 04:14:24 PM
Post by: longmanshort on 07 January, 2005, 04:14:24 PM
Still no prog :o(
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Satanist on 07 January, 2005, 04:56:48 PM
Post by: Satanist on 07 January, 2005, 04:56:48 PM
New Year - New prog
Cover - I love Langleys covers but agree that someone else should get a shot at a wraparound.
P14 - Made me laugh so its done its job
Dredd - Not familiar with this artist but like his style. Happy this is another multi-parter as Im getting tired of the one offs. Looking forward to findin out where this is headed.
2nd City Blue - I really didnt like the first part of this but this weeks was not too bad, could go either way.
Slaine - Arts great but the story just shuffles along. Does it really need so many books to tell this tale?
Cab Inc - Yee & ha, I didnt realise a new story started this prog so was well happy. Arts more detailed but too early to say about the story. Oh and the way Ness spoke was spot on, much better than the usual Hoots,Jings Helpmaboab stuff you get in comics.
Dante - I know a lot of people have been waiting a long time for this but I've missed so much of the back story I dont know whos who & whats what. I think I'll pick up the new collection and then see what I think.
Letters page - Much better now I can read it without a torch but whats going on with Thargs head? It looks like he needs some bran in his diet.
All in all a good start to the year.
Cover - I love Langleys covers but agree that someone else should get a shot at a wraparound.
P14 - Made me laugh so its done its job
Dredd - Not familiar with this artist but like his style. Happy this is another multi-parter as Im getting tired of the one offs. Looking forward to findin out where this is headed.
2nd City Blue - I really didnt like the first part of this but this weeks was not too bad, could go either way.
Slaine - Arts great but the story just shuffles along. Does it really need so many books to tell this tale?
Cab Inc - Yee & ha, I didnt realise a new story started this prog so was well happy. Arts more detailed but too early to say about the story. Oh and the way Ness spoke was spot on, much better than the usual Hoots,Jings Helpmaboab stuff you get in comics.
Dante - I know a lot of people have been waiting a long time for this but I've missed so much of the back story I dont know whos who & whats what. I think I'll pick up the new collection and then see what I think.
Letters page - Much better now I can read it without a torch but whats going on with Thargs head? It looks like he needs some bran in his diet.
All in all a good start to the year.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: GordonR on 07 January, 2005, 05:01:02 PM
Post by: GordonR on 07 January, 2005, 05:01:02 PM
?However, in the comment about ?time of the month?, does anyone else detect a faint Pat Mills-like savour?"
If you're suggesting I'm being mysogenistic, then the answer is defninitely 'no'.
Don't confuse the words of a character with the opinions of the writer. At least, not in my case.
If you're suggesting I'm being mysogenistic, then the answer is defninitely 'no'.
Don't confuse the words of a character with the opinions of the writer. At least, not in my case.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Oddboy on 07 January, 2005, 05:17:34 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 07 January, 2005, 05:17:34 PM
(I've not got the prog yet myself, just going by the site's cover scan)
says 15 jan on the cover
the cover date is always the off sale date,
Wrong and wrong!
Most publications carry the last day of sale as the cover date, but 2000AD doesn't. The Megazine does (or rather did - I think it carries both start & finish date at the mo').
It says "05" (which was Wednesday) but the C part of the O is obscured by an axe, as is the PR part of PROG.
Having played a lot of San Andreas recently, they keep on going on about OG's and now you can all have one too!
It really bugs me this coving up of stuff with cover art. Usually it's the logo, which is only partially acceptable at the best of times - but covering up the date?? Yeah, it does look like 15 Jan - which is next Friday, they'll be another prog before then!
And the "OG 1420" - really that means nothing! Prog is tricky enough for the uninitiated to understand with out covering up half of the word.
And that strange instruction: "Orbit every Wednesday." Okay.
It seems strange to me that they've covered up the first appearance of a new style logo, almost as if they're ashamed of the change? I like the new look prog box, from the little I can see of it, but stop putting axes in front of stuff!
meanwhile...
Nice, but does it really sell the comic to anyone beyond those who already buy 2000ad? I think the casual shopper would find the cover very odd
I think it looks very Return Of The King-y - man with axe killing orcs in the plains in front of a castle... likely to pick up the casual LOTR fan's eye.
says 15 jan on the cover
the cover date is always the off sale date,
Wrong and wrong!
Most publications carry the last day of sale as the cover date, but 2000AD doesn't. The Megazine does (or rather did - I think it carries both start & finish date at the mo').
It says "05" (which was Wednesday) but the C part of the O is obscured by an axe, as is the PR part of PROG.
Having played a lot of San Andreas recently, they keep on going on about OG's and now you can all have one too!
It really bugs me this coving up of stuff with cover art. Usually it's the logo, which is only partially acceptable at the best of times - but covering up the date?? Yeah, it does look like 15 Jan - which is next Friday, they'll be another prog before then!
And the "OG 1420" - really that means nothing! Prog is tricky enough for the uninitiated to understand with out covering up half of the word.
And that strange instruction: "Orbit every Wednesday." Okay.
It seems strange to me that they've covered up the first appearance of a new style logo, almost as if they're ashamed of the change? I like the new look prog box, from the little I can see of it, but stop putting axes in front of stuff!
meanwhile...
Nice, but does it really sell the comic to anyone beyond those who already buy 2000ad? I think the casual shopper would find the cover very odd
I think it looks very Return Of The King-y - man with axe killing orcs in the plains in front of a castle... likely to pick up the casual LOTR fan's eye.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Dudley on 07 January, 2005, 05:47:39 PM
Post by: Dudley on 07 January, 2005, 05:47:39 PM
Hell, no, Gordon: if I thought you were being a big misogynist I'd have made a much bigger deal of it. I do understand that you're not an immortal Jewish Nazi with a natty beard.
It was just that the joke, which was a bit laboured, felt like it could have come from the second series of Black Siddha, that's all.
It was just that the joke, which was a bit laboured, felt like it could have come from the second series of Black Siddha, that's all.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: WoD on 07 January, 2005, 05:48:32 PM
Post by: WoD on 07 January, 2005, 05:48:32 PM
no prog...sigh...
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Capt.Zeep on 07 January, 2005, 06:25:22 PM
Post by: Capt.Zeep on 07 January, 2005, 06:25:22 PM
Progged up and happy...can I be the first to point out that it's prog 1420, not 1320?
a few observations: 2nd City Blues reminds me very much of "Action" stories, - like "Sport's Not For Losers" but set in the future, which is no bad thing...art very reminiscent of that period in comix.
Slaine becomes more contorted as it re-revisits old ground...let's get this straight, he died, went in the cauldron, had an excellent adventure through time, then came back to his own time, presumably alive again,(how did that happen?) and now he's gone back (alive) into the cauldron of death and rebirth... it's a bit confusing. And I miss Ukko.
Cabs - Gnat's Chuff Ahoy! And...what became of the little boy who went over the wall for his ball? I speculate that he might turn out to be a young Kostabi. I liked Ravne's demonolgical pocket watch.
I'll leave it there .
Z
a few observations: 2nd City Blues reminds me very much of "Action" stories, - like "Sport's Not For Losers" but set in the future, which is no bad thing...art very reminiscent of that period in comix.
Slaine becomes more contorted as it re-revisits old ground...let's get this straight, he died, went in the cauldron, had an excellent adventure through time, then came back to his own time, presumably alive again,(how did that happen?) and now he's gone back (alive) into the cauldron of death and rebirth... it's a bit confusing. And I miss Ukko.
Cabs - Gnat's Chuff Ahoy! And...what became of the little boy who went over the wall for his ball? I speculate that he might turn out to be a young Kostabi. I liked Ravne's demonolgical pocket watch.
I'll leave it there .
Z
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: nobodyUK on 07 January, 2005, 08:49:21 PM
Post by: nobodyUK on 07 January, 2005, 08:49:21 PM
It's 2:40 on Friday afternoon and the postman suddenly turns up with my prog. A soaked prog in a terribly torn envelope, that is. All I can say is that if I hadn't been out and got my mint-condition prog from Smiths the other day, I'd be pissed.
Anyhow, I'll give this slightly damaged copy to someone in the hope of getting them into Tooth. Still... Royal Mail and/or Rebellion disappoints again.
Anyhow, I'll give this slightly damaged copy to someone in the hope of getting them into Tooth. Still... Royal Mail and/or Rebellion disappoints again.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Byron Virgo on 08 January, 2005, 12:05:55 AM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 08 January, 2005, 12:05:55 AM
"Letters ? Kudos to Byron. Like the redesign that allows less letters per page: hopefully more letters pages as a result?"
Surprised to see that, actually, since I sent that ages ago. The took out my reference to 2000AD Review though, the inscutable devils!
"Cabs is no way near as good as the Chrimbo edition (even if that one did have a very strong whiff of hellboy to it)"
I think it's got as much to do with Dr. Who as Hellboy, hasn't it? - 'Michale Magister' indeed!
Surprised to see that, actually, since I sent that ages ago. The took out my reference to 2000AD Review though, the inscutable devils!
"Cabs is no way near as good as the Chrimbo edition (even if that one did have a very strong whiff of hellboy to it)"
I think it's got as much to do with Dr. Who as Hellboy, hasn't it? - 'Michale Magister' indeed!
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: wrighty47 on 08 January, 2005, 12:26:51 AM
Post by: wrighty47 on 08 January, 2005, 12:26:51 AM
Oh that's typical. Blame us posties!!
Alan! - who only got his today too!
Alan! - who only got his today too!
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: wrighty47 on 08 January, 2005, 12:32:06 AM
Post by: wrighty47 on 08 January, 2005, 12:32:06 AM
If I do get a damaged prog/Meg in my "new" subscription, I wil lbe contacting Rebellion for a replacement. It's okay to blame Royal Mail but honestly, they should be packaged much better than in a white envelope which I can guarantee you gives the comic no protection whatsoever.
I subscribed 3 weeks ago and so far i'm not impressed. Not got any free gift yet. No Christmas Prog/Meg (which were the issues I asked to start at, but i'll give it a few more days before really complaining), my prog came 2 days after it was in the shops, *AND* it was badly packaged!
Hmmmm! :(
Alan!
I subscribed 3 weeks ago and so far i'm not impressed. Not got any free gift yet. No Christmas Prog/Meg (which were the issues I asked to start at, but i'll give it a few more days before really complaining), my prog came 2 days after it was in the shops, *AND* it was badly packaged!
Hmmmm! :(
Alan!
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: thrillpowerseeker on 08 January, 2005, 12:34:15 AM
Post by: thrillpowerseeker on 08 January, 2005, 12:34:15 AM
'Don't confuse the words of a character with the opinions of the writer. '
Dont worry Gordon..we all know this is strictly a Hive principle that applies to Pat Mills right?..right?..
or maybe I am wrong?..maybe all comic writers use subtle and sometimes not so subtle hidden meanings in their plots in a bid to turn all sane people into HOMOPHOBIC HOMICIDAL ETHNIC CLEANSERS..
DREDD..OK i suppose..Reckon Gaia will end up working for the judges in pre-cog..
2nd City..starting to like this..I like the way its set in Future England..I like the familiar feel of it..its nice..
Slaine..Excellent as always..lets hope that Slaine captures Danu and gives her what for..hur hur..
Cabs..At last A story I'm interested in!..a curious tale of a Patchwork Football 1st introduced by Adidas for the 74 world cup in W Germany that has somehow become lost in time in London 1960..How did get here?..why is it making for the spooky old house?..what secrets does it hold?..lets wait and see..
Dante..Romptastic..
Dont worry Gordon..we all know this is strictly a Hive principle that applies to Pat Mills right?..right?..
or maybe I am wrong?..maybe all comic writers use subtle and sometimes not so subtle hidden meanings in their plots in a bid to turn all sane people into HOMOPHOBIC HOMICIDAL ETHNIC CLEANSERS..
DREDD..OK i suppose..Reckon Gaia will end up working for the judges in pre-cog..
2nd City..starting to like this..I like the way its set in Future England..I like the familiar feel of it..its nice..
Slaine..Excellent as always..lets hope that Slaine captures Danu and gives her what for..hur hur..
Cabs..At last A story I'm interested in!..a curious tale of a Patchwork Football 1st introduced by Adidas for the 74 world cup in W Germany that has somehow become lost in time in London 1960..How did get here?..why is it making for the spooky old house?..what secrets does it hold?..lets wait and see..
Dante..Romptastic..
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 12:48:38 AM
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 12:48:38 AM
Cover - more Langley. Everything that's nice about his art is here, but so is everything that's bollocks. Still overrated, IMO, and the drawing beneath the layers of Photoshoppery isn't up to scratch. New info box is neat enough, but as pointed out earlier - why the feck would you cover up this kind of thing on its first outing? Ah, well...
Nerve Centre - decent redesign, marred only by a fucking awful drawing of Tharg. Who the hell drew that? Liked the "Damage Report" on the droids at the bottom :-)
Dredd - interesting to see the new logo in here. Still not entirely convinced by it, but I'll give it time. Never been the biggest fan of Brashill's art, but it's OK here. Interesting story, but I suspect a planted memory scenario.
Second City Blues - dreadful pish. Not at all interested in this. Nice to see the 2K design staff getting value for money out of their new fonts, though... ;-)
Slaine - Crap Pat is in charge again, I fear. This was a *really* bad episode & the convoluted plot & dull enemies suggest this could be the weakest of the Books of Invasion. Langley - blah.
Caballistics - Entertaining, intriguing & definitely the best thing in the prog. Dom's art continues to evolve, and the last panel brings back happy memories of Necronauts. Top stuff.
Dante - Another strip that may struggle under the weight of its backstory. The gap between the last major arcs and this series certainly hasn't helped. Given time, it should level out. Some great moments & more luvverly Burns art. Can't wait to see his stuff reprinted in the Dante trades...
Letters - the redesign here works fairly well, but the light text on dark backgrounds is getting old. It is hard to read, no matter how careful the designer is, and it should be used very sparingly. More consideration needed. Again, the pic of Tharg is pish - get a decent artist to do these, please.
Overall, a bit of a quiet start to 2005. Second City Blues and Slaine drag the prog down, and a few ill-considered design choices take the edge off a pretty good revamp.
Oh - and please, give someone else a shot at the wraparound cover. And how about at least *one* cover from Dom Reardon this year?
Nerve Centre - decent redesign, marred only by a fucking awful drawing of Tharg. Who the hell drew that? Liked the "Damage Report" on the droids at the bottom :-)
Dredd - interesting to see the new logo in here. Still not entirely convinced by it, but I'll give it time. Never been the biggest fan of Brashill's art, but it's OK here. Interesting story, but I suspect a planted memory scenario.
Second City Blues - dreadful pish. Not at all interested in this. Nice to see the 2K design staff getting value for money out of their new fonts, though... ;-)
Slaine - Crap Pat is in charge again, I fear. This was a *really* bad episode & the convoluted plot & dull enemies suggest this could be the weakest of the Books of Invasion. Langley - blah.
Caballistics - Entertaining, intriguing & definitely the best thing in the prog. Dom's art continues to evolve, and the last panel brings back happy memories of Necronauts. Top stuff.
Dante - Another strip that may struggle under the weight of its backstory. The gap between the last major arcs and this series certainly hasn't helped. Given time, it should level out. Some great moments & more luvverly Burns art. Can't wait to see his stuff reprinted in the Dante trades...
Letters - the redesign here works fairly well, but the light text on dark backgrounds is getting old. It is hard to read, no matter how careful the designer is, and it should be used very sparingly. More consideration needed. Again, the pic of Tharg is pish - get a decent artist to do these, please.
Overall, a bit of a quiet start to 2005. Second City Blues and Slaine drag the prog down, and a few ill-considered design choices take the edge off a pretty good revamp.
Oh - and please, give someone else a shot at the wraparound cover. And how about at least *one* cover from Dom Reardon this year?
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: opaque on 08 January, 2005, 12:55:15 AM
Post by: opaque on 08 January, 2005, 12:55:15 AM
Finally got my subs copy today.
Cover: Looks nice but very similar to one a few weeks ago
Dredd: Very nice indeed. Looking forwards to seeing more Judges by Brashill.
Second City Blues - Ok definately better than first episode but hard to see what it's adding, maybe another one that will take time?
Slaine - I didn't know Photo Stories were back in fashion. It looks beautiful but Slaine should have stopped a long time ago. Just too visually busy and I just skimmed it.
Cabalistics: Nice, I'm certainly getting more into this
Nikoli Dante: John Burns art is good but I'd rather see it done by one of the other artists. And whats actually going on? Since it went away from the Romanov/Tsar war I've lost interest.
Cover: Looks nice but very similar to one a few weeks ago
Dredd: Very nice indeed. Looking forwards to seeing more Judges by Brashill.
Second City Blues - Ok definately better than first episode but hard to see what it's adding, maybe another one that will take time?
Slaine - I didn't know Photo Stories were back in fashion. It looks beautiful but Slaine should have stopped a long time ago. Just too visually busy and I just skimmed it.
Cabalistics: Nice, I'm certainly getting more into this
Nikoli Dante: John Burns art is good but I'd rather see it done by one of the other artists. And whats actually going on? Since it went away from the Romanov/Tsar war I've lost interest.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Bolt-01 on 08 January, 2005, 01:19:41 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 08 January, 2005, 01:19:41 AM
I'm going to put my hand up now and say that I enjoyed SCB. I thought Warren Pleece's art was lovely this prog and the strip was deliciosly light. Except for the bad thing happening to the girl, that is.
I'm mostly upset by those awful pics of Tharg on the input and letters pages. Dire. I could do better, in fact I will. Back at some point in the weekend with the results.
Bolt-01
I'm mostly upset by those awful pics of Tharg on the input and letters pages. Dire. I could do better, in fact I will. Back at some point in the weekend with the results.
Bolt-01
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 04:17:15 AM
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 04:17:15 AM
Bolt - heh, send them to Tharg ;-)
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Carlsborg Expert. on 08 January, 2005, 04:55:51 AM
Post by: Carlsborg Expert. on 08 January, 2005, 04:55:51 AM
Ooh ooh is tails from the lethiathon in still?
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Wils on 08 January, 2005, 05:02:45 AM
Post by: Wils on 08 January, 2005, 05:02:45 AM
On the cover, someone's hit Slaine with some head shrinking magik. It's *seriously* out of proportion with the rest of him.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 05:03:03 AM
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 05:03:03 AM
'Fraid not, Smoker. Hopefully it'll return soon...
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 05:06:26 AM
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 05:06:26 AM
Wils - not only that, but there's something *very* wrong with his arms...
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Wils on 08 January, 2005, 05:09:57 AM
Post by: Wils on 08 January, 2005, 05:09:57 AM
I agree, although it'd make sense if he was warping-out, but by his tiny head*, he's definitely not.
* *Not* the one under his kilt. ;)
* *Not* the one under his kilt. ;)
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Bolt-01 on 08 January, 2005, 05:32:26 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 08 January, 2005, 05:32:26 AM
I'll send these to Tharg tomorrow (full-size) but for now:
Bolt-01
Bolt-01
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Bolt-01 on 08 January, 2005, 05:38:51 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 08 January, 2005, 05:38:51 AM
Sorry for the oversize pic
Heres a smaller one
Bolt-01
Heres a smaller one
Bolt-01
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Bolt-01 on 08 January, 2005, 05:41:07 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 08 January, 2005, 05:41:07 AM
Funt.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 06:04:54 AM
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 08 January, 2005, 06:04:54 AM
They look good, Bolt. They're better than the ones in the prog - and your Tharg doesn't look like he's straining himself... :-)
Nice one.
Nice one.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Carlsborg Expert. on 08 January, 2005, 09:58:58 AM
Post by: Carlsborg Expert. on 08 January, 2005, 09:58:58 AM
WHat,like hes poo pooing the letters by looking as if hes pooing these words from above.
Yeah i got the distinct impression he was doing the very thing.*
Those are incredible incarnations B.1.
Can I just say, The overview is prrfect.(looking down on tharg).Yeah?
The underview lacks a tiny attention on eye-bag and nose bridge.Only a touch mind you.
* I was on the W.C< Crapper at the time*
Yeah i got the distinct impression he was doing the very thing.*
Those are incredible incarnations B.1.
Can I just say, The overview is prrfect.(looking down on tharg).Yeah?
The underview lacks a tiny attention on eye-bag and nose bridge.Only a touch mind you.
* I was on the W.C< Crapper at the time*
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Floyd-the-k on 08 January, 2005, 10:28:13 AM
Post by: Floyd-the-k on 08 January, 2005, 10:28:13 AM
Like DXB says, the cover is alright, but not at all exciting, as Slaine prepares to protect the knob-resembling towers of Tara
Dredd; rave, rant, this looks really really good. The art is a nice mixture of funny and creepy. I always liked Brashill, but he does seem to have developed a bit. There are moments where the main character looks like she`s computer drawn. I`m hooked!
2nd City Blues; mmmmmm. Could turn out good I suppose, but I`m not optimistic.
Slaine; not bad. The big man trundles off into another density, leaving a bunch of priestesses to protect Tara. Shock, he`s been so busy fighting demons he hasn`t had time to spike his hair
Caballistics; looking good
Dante; terrific
New Design; Tharg looks terrible, but the letters page is legible, a gift to those of us without jeweller`s glasses.
Droidlife: gets a chuckle
Dredd; rave, rant, this looks really really good. The art is a nice mixture of funny and creepy. I always liked Brashill, but he does seem to have developed a bit. There are moments where the main character looks like she`s computer drawn. I`m hooked!
2nd City Blues; mmmmmm. Could turn out good I suppose, but I`m not optimistic.
Slaine; not bad. The big man trundles off into another density, leaving a bunch of priestesses to protect Tara. Shock, he`s been so busy fighting demons he hasn`t had time to spike his hair
Caballistics; looking good
Dante; terrific
New Design; Tharg looks terrible, but the letters page is legible, a gift to those of us without jeweller`s glasses.
Droidlife: gets a chuckle
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Byron Virgo on 08 January, 2005, 07:26:30 PM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 08 January, 2005, 07:26:30 PM
I was interested in the fact that in 2nd City Blues, there are two references to selling kidneys: on the train there is an advert that says "Sell your Kidneys for ?5000", and later on the long-haired chap mentions that he'd sell his kidneys before he hocked his board. Perhaps that's what the naked lass was doing with the slug?
Also, I noticed that my letter was given the title 'A Big Hand'. Do they know something about my physiognomy? Are they suggesting I'm some sort of reverse Jeremy Beadle figure - the anti-Beadle?
Why not just go all the way and title the letter 'You Fat-Handed Twat!', and be done with it?
Also, I noticed that my letter was given the title 'A Big Hand'. Do they know something about my physiognomy? Are they suggesting I'm some sort of reverse Jeremy Beadle figure - the anti-Beadle?
Why not just go all the way and title the letter 'You Fat-Handed Twat!', and be done with it?
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Bico on 08 January, 2005, 11:13:16 PM
Post by: Bico on 08 January, 2005, 11:13:16 PM
I hear Jeremy Beadle's got a small cock.
But on the other hand, it's quite quite large.
But on the other hand, it's quite quite large.
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: ARRISARRIS on 09 January, 2005, 02:01:38 PM
Post by: ARRISARRIS on 09 January, 2005, 02:01:38 PM
...i was wondering wether it would be possible for 2000ad to be posted to subbers in a plastic envelope/covering like my Doctor who magazine is, because of this at least its never soggy...
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Proudhuff on 10 January, 2005, 09:52:59 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 10 January, 2005, 09:52:59 PM
This is the first time in years ma progs been late, sob, I put it down to the weather and stuff like that, It did arrive dry tho'! Yeeeha fir ma Postie!
Cover is it me? Thats a knob behind Slaine right? and something strange has happened to the axe and his head. Still i wish I had an ounce of the artist penmanship.
P14, chuckle.
I loved this Dredd, too often big things happen in the Meg and the next week life just goes on, artwork fabby, precog images etc well done more please!
2nd city Blue, never been keen on sports, even less keen on sports in comics, even less keen on future sports in 2000ad,
Slaine please make it end, its like chinese water torture, how long has this endless battle going on how long must we see these beasties and the klunky expo, oh and those evil wimmin and their harlot ways and big jugs.
Theres crowns to be tumbled and crowns to be broke...
Cab Inc, yeah and thrice yeah, give that man Mills old crown and a big pressie for the artry chap.
Dante I prefer him in a fast moving B+W strip and I'm right of the artwork, the term stock images springs to mind...
Huff (lost behind a weather front, somewhere north of Depford)
Cover is it me? Thats a knob behind Slaine right? and something strange has happened to the axe and his head. Still i wish I had an ounce of the artist penmanship.
P14, chuckle.
I loved this Dredd, too often big things happen in the Meg and the next week life just goes on, artwork fabby, precog images etc well done more please!
2nd city Blue, never been keen on sports, even less keen on sports in comics, even less keen on future sports in 2000ad,
Slaine please make it end, its like chinese water torture, how long has this endless battle going on how long must we see these beasties and the klunky expo, oh and those evil wimmin and their harlot ways and big jugs.
Theres crowns to be tumbled and crowns to be broke...
Cab Inc, yeah and thrice yeah, give that man Mills old crown and a big pressie for the artry chap.
Dante I prefer him in a fast moving B+W strip and I'm right of the artwork, the term stock images springs to mind...
Huff (lost behind a weather front, somewhere north of Depford)
Title: Re: 1320 - Tara.
Post by: Banners on 10 January, 2005, 11:02:29 PM
Post by: Banners on 10 January, 2005, 11:02:29 PM
It's pretty much the perfect Prog. Three very strong stories - both in terms of art and writing - alongside Slaine's cutting-edge art which is unlike anything else on the planet (this planet at least). Even "Second City..." grew on me since last issue and I can see its place in maybe appealing to younger readers.
Then there's P13, a letters page, no ads and no spare filler pages. Great stuff.
M@
Then there's P13, a letters page, no ads and no spare filler pages. Great stuff.
M@