Comic book thread ON!

[loophole]

oh yes i dont deny they did a good job building him up infact there doing a brilliant job of Osborn, its just after all these years of reading Spiderman comics and the coming and going of Norman Osborn and now hes back again *sigh* why cant he just DIE!!! but hey at least hes not plugging up the Spiderman comics like per usual :D

I have been tempted to have a look at the War of Kings i do like my Nova and the Annhilation series....

[Paulbot]

its just after all these years of reading Spiderman comics and the coming and going of Norman Osborn and now hes back again *sigh*

I was thinking Norman only came back a few years ago at the end of the Clone Saga. Then I realise that was actually more than 10 years ago. :o:eek:

[loophole]

I was thinking Norman only came back a few years ago at the end of the Clone Saga. Then I realise that was actually more than 10 years ago. :o:eek:

good point. but dont forget the whole norman had twins with gwen stacey storyline, i know he didnt actually come back for that because it was all in the past but still...

[Burn]

Why can't Norman Osborn just die?

You're asking that about a character from Marvel?

The same company that comes up with the convulted plot that Steve Rogers isn't dead, he's just doing a Quantum Leap through his life? :p

[loophole]

Why can't Norman Osborn just die?

You're asking that about a character from Marvel?

just wishfull thinking

i mean it could happen maybe.......:rolleyes:

[STL]

I have been tempted to have a look at the War of Kings i do like my Nova and the Annhilation series....

Really look for the trades. I can't recommend those series enough. I had my doubts at the start given Marvel's track record with cosmic stuff but it's been nothing short of brilliant. My favourite series to date and one of the few on my pulllist. I used to read close to 40 comics a month (about 2 months ago actually) but now i'm down to 14 and converting to trade for the most part but Nova/Guardians of the Galaxy/War of Kings are all still on my pull list.

EDIT:

Cheap lot: (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Annihilation-comic-lot-65-issues-Marvel-Nova-Quasar_W0QQitemZ350227515329QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Books_Comics?hash=item518b2fc7c1&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A30)

The HCs of this cost ~$50 each, there were 3 for the 1st Annhilation series which would cost u at least $150. Then the 2nd lot of Annhilation (Conquest) HCs there were two which would be another $100. That's excluding the issues of Nova you also get which would be around $90 for three trades collecting those issues.

So yeap, a definite bargain.

[Paulbot]

I don't buy any comics these days, reading my Marvel stuff in the trades these days, but sometimes pick up some of the first issues of big events.

But I was in Classic Comics today to get some short boxes and I picked up the Necrosha X one shot to get an idea of that crossover.

I thought it was a pretty good comic, much better than the Messiah Complex or Skrull Invasion crossovers.

Part of me hates all the long dead characters being resurrected (and the rip off of DCs similiar storyline). But part of me likes that this series is remembering past continuity and characters and villains otherwise forgotten.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

For those with Iphones, I found a new Marvel Comics app today which is basically allows you to purchase and read Marvel comics similar to the Comixology viewer.

You can download 11 free comics including Amazing Spiderman #546, Astonishing X-men #1, Captain America #1, FF #570 and more.

Not bad but can't wait when an Ipad hits our shores, then I'll be into virtual comics more.

[Sleeve]

I've often been quite vocal about how I've always been a Marvel fan and never DC as I see DC as more the 'caped' heroes that aren't as human and vulnerable as Marvel characters. Sure I love Batman and Superman movies but have never been drawn to the comics, but DAMMIT Geoff Johns! You've brought me in! Not all the way, just in to Green Lantern.

I read 'Rebirth' and 'Sinestro Corps War' a while back and got absolutely hooked, and last night I finished 'Blackest Night'. Just. Wow.

For a long-time Marvel devotee to name his new car 'Hal Jordan', that's saying something.

[liegeprime]

I've often been quite vocal about how I've always been a Marvel fan and never DC as I see DC as more the 'caped' heroes that aren't as human and vulnerable as Marvel characters. Sure I love Batman and Superman movies but have never been drawn to the comics, but DAMMIT Geoff Johns! You've brought me in! Not all the way, just in to Green Lantern.

I read 'Rebirth' and 'Sinestro Corps War' a while back and got absolutely hooked, and last night I finished 'Blackest Night'. Just. Wow.

For a long-time Marvel devotee to name his new car 'Hal Jordan', that's saying something.

Im a long time DC fan and just dabble in reading Marvel stuff ( mostly it was just Psi force) and I wasnt into GL, more into Wonderwoman (George Parez and Loebs run) and JLA but yeah the great story telling which also explains some loose ends ( yellow impurity/ ring weakness to yellow) just made me a fan of the book as well. :D:D

[Burn]

Blackest Night, while it started out great, sadly went on about two months too long.

[Tommy K]

got the iron man comics from free comic book day plus transformers and resistance comics, very awesome

[SilverDragon]

From Free Comic Book Day, I got Iron Man/Thor, and War of the Supermen.

Iron Man/Thor was a funny little oneshot. It reminds me of some old comics annuals I have, in that it's a short adventure that probably won't affect anything.

War of the Supermen was actually two stories, both prologues to a main series of the same title. It was very different in tone from Iron Man/Thor, which was much more light hearted, at least to me.

[Paulbot]

In the last few weeks I've read the 10 trades of Y The Last Man and thought it was a great read and would recommend it.

[Sleeve]

In the last few weeks I've read the 10 trades of Y The Last Man and thought it was a great read and would recommend it.

On to book 3 now, and will have the series finished by Thursday. :p Fantastic reading.

I'e been reading a LOT of new (to me) titles lately, and one I can't recommend more highly is 'Locke & Key'. It'll blow your mind. Very much looking forward to the tv series in the works.

[Hot Rodimus]

I've never read Y Last Man at all though have had several people recommend it highly so it may be something I pursue..... I had been 'out' of comics for a few years and have recently gotten the bug again.
I have recently read the first 3 trades of Invincible by Image, I really enjoyed those.
Have also been reading a tonne of X factor, I usually enjoy it a hell of a lot.
Also collecting Wolverine (though as I collected his stuff since I was 12 I am sort of over him now, especially how Marvel puts him into everything these days), The Tick, Red Robin, Hawkeye & Mockingbird (thinking of dropping it though).
Half way through the trade of JSA: Return of Hawkman.... not liking it a lot just yet but maybe will get better when Hawkman actually returns lol

[Sky Shadow]

Y The Last Man is fantastic. Also, if anyone hasn't read Brian K Vaughn's run on Runaways, they're missing out. Maybe I just like a good, simple concept, but the whole everyone-thinks-their-parents-are-evil-sometimes,-but-what-if-your-parents-actually-were-supervillains is brilliant.

[SamLoi888]

Y The Last Man is fantastic.

I thought the ending sucked.

[Sky Shadow]

I thought the ending sucked.

:confused: It's one of the great endings of any comic series ever! I even crie... ahem... I mean, I was all manly about then ending and then went out and drank beer and cooked dead animals on the barbecue and stuff. :o

[Hot Rodimus]

:confused: It's one of the great endings of any comic series ever! I even crie... ahem... I mean, I was all manly about then ending and then went out and drank beer and cooked dead animals on the barbecue and stuff. :o

hahaha nice comment......... it certainly does sound like a great read if it evoked such emotion, going to have to look into it. Is there only 10 trades to collect for the full story?

I am wanting to get a lot more Invincible (in tpb's) at least the next 3 before I commit to another big storyline though.

[gantz]

Sup thread.

I have just finished the 'Punishment' arc, crossover between Daken and The Punisher, Franks revenge for Daken slicing him to pieces, that has got to be some of the most violent stuff I have ever seen.

[Hot Rodimus]

just did some research on Y the last man, sounds very interesting, I can definitely see myself purchasing these 10 trades.... found a free preview of issue 1 so if that goes well anyway...

I was out of the loop with the whole dark reign stuff, marvel changed a hell of a lot in the 3 -4 years I stopped collecting, in all honesty apart from x factor they have pretty much lost me as a customer these days, I used to by most of my titles from them.

Glad to hear you enjoyed punisher/daken though (can't stand Daken myself).

I have heard the punisher is getting some great story arcs of late anyway, at least that is what my LCS owner has told me.

[gantz]

I HATE DAKEN! So beautiful seeing his faced get smashed around by Frank.

Punisher has been epic over the past 2 years, great stories and art, and more to come.

Marvel has chnaged so much...after being put through so many events and crap over the past 4-5 years, it really is becoming amazing.

[SamLoi888]

I have heard the punisher is getting some great story arcs of late anyway, at least that is what my LCS owner has told me.

The 10 or 11 tpb's of Punisher Max by Garth Ennis is the finest storytelling EVER published by Marvel. This is not an opinion but hard fact.

Another great series I've finished recently is 'Lucifer' by DC/Vertigo. Follows on as a nice spin-off from the acclaimed 'Sandman' series by Neil Gaiman.

[Hot Rodimus]

The 10 or 11 tpb's of Punisher Max by Garth Ennis is the finest storytelling EVER published by Marvel. This is not an opinion but hard fact.

Another great series I've finished recently is 'Lucifer' by DC/Vertigo. Follows on as a nice spin-off from the acclaimed 'Sandman' series by Neil Gaiman.

aah so much stuff to try out since I have been out of the loop for a while. I appreciate the recommendation, was not a huge punisher fan back in the day but a great story can make most characters very readable.

[Hot Rodimus]

Anyone here have thoughts on Wildstorm wrapping up? I think from what I read a lot of the titles will be rebranded as DC but if anyone else knows more would love to hear your take.

I used to be a massive fan of WildCATS comics and have a few figures too, was thinking of getting back on board with them but I think their next issue is their last (issue 30 I think). If DC starts them over I would be keen on that.

[gantz]

yeah: DAMN!

not that I have been reading any Wildstorm comics, but was very fond of 'em when I was a kid, Gen 13 etc.

here is an interview with Jim Lee

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=28458

[Hot Rodimus]

I think it will be a while before any of them appear in DC titles as it was said "they need a break in what is a soft market at the moment".
If they do reappear I hope they don't get screwed over (mainly thinking of Grifter, Maul and Warblade here lol).

[SamLoi888]

aah so much stuff to try out since I have been out of the loop for a while. I appreciate the recommendation, was not a huge punisher fan back in the day but a great story can make most characters very readable.

This Punisher is something special. Extremely violent, hardcore, yet in a way realistic, storyline. There's a plot running through nearly the entire run as well as the individual focus of each trade. It is truly an epic series.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punisher_MAX

As for the Wildstorm stuff/universe I've only really enjoyed and collected 'The Authority' and 'Planetary' although I've got the occasional Wildcats or Gen13 single issue here and there(as well as the Gen13 cartoon movie).

[Sleeve]

:confused: It's one of the great endings of any comic series ever! I even crie... ahem... I mean, I was all manly about then ending and then went out and drank beer and cooked dead animals on the barbecue and stuff. :o

I haven't cried like that since the ending of 'The Green Mile'. I was a mess.

And here's an interesting piece (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/09/21/how-dc-comics-killed-wildstorm/) regarding the death of Wildstorm.

[liegeprime]

I haven't cried like that since the ending of 'The Green Mile'. I was a mess.

And here's an interesting piece (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/09/21/how-dc-comics-killed-wildstorm/) regarding the death of Wildstorm.

Good thing Dynamite picked up The Boys title:D:D love that series! So brutal as it should be. NO namby pamby heroes here hehehe:D

[SamLoi888]

I haven't cried like that since the ending of 'The Green Mile'. I was a mess.

It's one of the great endings of any comic series ever! I even crie... ahem... I mean, I was all manly about then ending and then went out and drank beer and cooked dead animals on the barbecue and stuff.

Ok I'm going to read it again and if I don't tear up or feel any emotion I'm either a soulless monster or you guys are over-emotional girlyboys.



And here's an interesting piece (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/09/21/how-dc-comics-killed-wildstorm/) regarding the death of Wildstorm.

Wow! That was an interesting article. So typical of a giant corporation shooting themselves in the foot while screwing up the brilliance of individual creators.
Paul Levitz sounds like a right douchebag...

cause Paul Levitz to personally intervene, changing dialogue and finished art because they offended his sensibilities
Oh sorry bitch! We didn't realise cutting edge, brilliant writing would offend your delicate sensibilities.

However conflict, especially over V For Vendetta and League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen with Paul Levitz would see him leave....Moore would not write for DC or Wildstorm again.
Nice one Pauly. Lose the most acclaimed author in the entire history of comic books because you presided over the raping of his creations into Hollywood diarrhea. Good one, dude.

Paul Levitz so violently reacted to this series on publication, despite sales that started at 60,000 and rose, that the series was cancelled and Dynamite picked it up.
O.M.F.G! 'The Boys' is comic books at their satirical and violent best.
Paul Levitz...somebody needs to put you down and put you down hard. You have lost for your company Mark Millar (Kick Ass, The Authority, The Ultimates), Alan Moore (Watchmen, Swamp Thing, From Hell, V for Vendetta)
Garth Ennis (Preacher, Hellblazer, The Boys, Punisher)

[Sleeve]

Ok I'm going to read it again and if I don't tear up or feel any emotion I'm either a soulless monster or you guys are over-emotional girlyboys.

The grape scene. That's where it hits.

It was particularly hard for me because I'd read the entire series over the course of a couple of days, so everything was still fresh in my mind. You travel with the characters (and in this case a pivotal character), you become a part of their group, so when something happens you feel it's happened to a close friend. Vaughn did an excellent job with the character development and building this sense of vicarious osmosis. He's a truly phenomenal writer.

[piratescratch]

Crap, it's been forever (okay August 2009) since I've visited OTCA.

I'm glad to see the comic book thread I created is still going strong.

So to kick off my return, what's everybody's favourite ongoing title at the moment?


Heroic Age Thunderbolts has knocked Secret Warriors off the top spot for me. Love the new team, love Kev Walker's art, though it looks like he won't be covering the Shadowland tie ins though.

[gantz]

Nick Spencers Morning Glories (runaways meets lost) amazing book, and only 2 issues in.

OK, so I thought I was reading Secret Warriors, not Nick Fury and the howling friggin' commandos, as much as I love them, it was not what the book was meant to be about! Bring on #20

Thunderbolts looks great at the moment, def picking up the trade!

What I am currently reading:

Uncanny X-Men/Legacy
Avengers/New/Secret
Deadpool
Uncanny X-Force
X-23
Secret Warriors
Nemesis
Hack/Slash
Velocity

and the HC Hellspawn, by BMB, Steve Niles and art by Ashley Wood.

[SamLoi888]

It was particularly hard for me because I'd read the entire series over the course of a couple of days

That might be the difference. I read everything as it was released but had a 6 month break before I read the last tpb. I will try again.


what's everybody's favourite ongoing title at the moment?

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestselling-comics-2006/2726-1.jpg

http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/images/Boys-Vol1-TPB-Cover.jpg

[Paulbot]

There's not a lot I'm buying at the moment:
Uncanny X-Men
X-Men Legacy
New Mutants
X-Factor
Runaways
Buffy Season 8
Fables

I look forward to the Fables books the most (as I read all these in the trades).

[gantz]

Poor runaways, cancelled with no explanation other than 'On hiatus due to re-tooling'

Thanks Joe Q :mad:
With the movie beginning production, hopefully Marvel pulls 'em back.
On that, WOW marvel studios is gonna have a hard time explaining who Molly Hayes is lol

Paulbot, what're your thoughts about Buffy Season 8? The 'super' powers?
My gf reads it, and I flick through the occasional issue, but found the characters not really relfecting who they really are.

Like Willow swearing, things like that. Now a lot of people say the show obivously had parametres in place, so now being in a comic they can, well I strongly disagree, as those 'parametres' are what I believe truly defined the characters.

[Paulbot]

I didn't know Runaways was cancelled, I only ordered the latest digest last night.

Buffy the comic doesn't compare that well with Buffy the TV series. There's only two more books of this "season" so I want to see how it ends up, and then re-read it all. As I read when the Trades come out I've not got to see the "super" powers be explored yet.

[gantz]

Yeah, so dissapointing, but no one knows why :confused:

Sales on it were always huge, and a very large fan base, I guess thats why the movie was green lit.

So sorry, I shouldve checked what you were up to in Season 8 before talking about it.

Ill just say this, it really gets good after #32

[STL]

Crap, it's been forever (okay August 2009) since I've visited OTCA.

I'm glad to see the comic book thread I created is still going strong.

So to kick off my return, what's everybody's favourite ongoing title at the moment?


Heroic Age Thunderbolts has knocked Secret Warriors off the top spot for me. Love the new team, love Kev Walker's art, though it looks like he won't be covering the Shadowland tie ins though.

I'm having more time these days and am getting back into actively consuming issues rather than have them accumulating dust.


Some news here that is not new but I don't think anyone's paying attention to:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=28466

Known fact for a long time now but the rapid attrition of titles is a feature these days that I'm not sure how the large companies will retain in the long run.

Have any of you read comics on the ipad? Incredible experience. Can't recommend it enough. It's also really sparked a lot of my interest again back into comics. I got the ipad mainly for books originally. Save money and no storage space. But the same principle has come to apply to comics and the comixology apps are amazing in the way they offer a brand new reading experience. I've re-read comics I've owned and read many times and I still can't help but marvel at the quality of the experience. The only thing that doesn't have the same punch at times is the massive double splashes. But even that's easily compensated by the new way you consume the comics. Not to mention its cheaper. Perhaps this is contributing to the decline in the direct market. But given it's relative new-ness, I don't think so.

That's not to say I won't by print but definitely am only going to buy HCs or premium formats for my favourite comics now. No longer will I accumulate a whole of physical comics I have to go to the trouble of storing unless its the best stuff I must have.

Courtesy of the ipad, my current favourite series is Y the Last Man. I'm reading each issue as it gets released in the DC store. Though I have to admit I've had to resist the temptation of just going and buying the darn hardcovers and reading the whole story in one go. But I'm trying to restrain myself b/c this is the first time in a long time that I'm waitng and waiting for every single issue to come out. That's a feeling I've long forgotten; that excitement on release day. It's great to feel it again every Wednesday.

Which pales to a lot of others stuff that I get from my LCS which just accumulates and then I pick up every few months.

But yes, Y the Last Man is so far a great series. Will chase it down in HC too eventually but will read it first in single issue format.

What else I'm reading:
- Green Lantern
- Green Lantern Corps
- Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors
- Birds of Prey
- Captain America
- Secret Six
- Transformers: Drift

... whoa! I just realised how heavily DC skewed that is. I grew up on Marvel but geez have things changed. I still get the Marvel HCs, mind you, but I also do that for the above (or TPB form) when it's released.

[gantz]

EW! GROSS! WRONG!

I will never read a comic digitally, unless that be a few preview pics from a site. but thats just me, I understand others get what they want through other mediums.

Although absolutley Fantastic that it has gotten you back into comics :)

[Hot Rodimus]

I haven't cried like that since the ending of 'The Green Mile'. I was a mess.

And here's an interesting piece (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/09/21/how-dc-comics-killed-wildstorm/) regarding the death of Wildstorm.

thanks for posting that link, I agree with it whole heartedly.
Some of my favourite characters of all time are on the Wildcats roster and I would hate for them to never return.:(

[Sleeve]

I too bought an iPad for the purpose of comic books. I never wanted one, but when I bought one for my girlfriend and actually saw the potential of it, I couldn't resist. Sure I use it for other things like social networking and playing 'Monkey Island', but the comics, that's where it's at.

I use Comixology and the Marvel, DC and Transformers apps, but Comixology pretty much makes the other three redundant. And I'm not going to lie, I also use ComicZeal with the comics I've required through other means.

I was always 'only' a Marvel Ultimate and Transformers reader, then I started reading 'Invincible' and 'Fables', but it was Geoff Johns that got me reading DC with 'Green Lantern'. That was the catalyst because after that I got the iPad and I'm now reading books I never thought I'd give a go or would have otherwise not even known about. It's also helping me keep on top of all the books I'd normally wait months for trades, because I don't buy single issues. Even though in a few months I'll pick up the 'Rose Red' trade of 'Fables' to add to the bookcase, I'm reading it right now without having to deal with ads on every second page and a stack of issues taking up room that I do not have. I'd also given up on Marvel after the Ultimate line finished and did not continue to the new series' for because for a number of reasons, but now I'm giving it a go again.

One of the other major problems for me is there's no comic store on the Sunshine Coast, and despite there being a fair few in Brisbane, I still deal with my friend who owns the store in Toowoomba. Given how rarely I get to Toowoomba these days, we've always worked on a system where he orders in all the books I want, over time (months on months) I pay him off, then when I'm there next I have a haul waiting for me. I'm still doing that to a smaller extent, but now I can read new issues every Wednesday/Thursday like everyone else.

This is what I've got on the iPad right now:

- The Authority
- Batman (Hush and Dark Knight Returns)
- Chew
- Fables
- Green Lantern (also Corps, Emerald Warriors, Brightest Day)
- Haunt
- Invinicible (and all the spin off mini series')
- Jack of Fables
- Kick-Ass
- Kingdom Come
- Locke & Key
- Nemesis
- Powers
- Scott Pilgrim
- Superman-Batman
- Tech Jacket
- The Flash
- The Amory Wars
- The Walking Dead
- Transformers
- Ultimate comics
- Y-The Last Man

[SamLoi888]

- Kick-Ass


What do you think of the comic book as opposed to the movie?

[liegeprime]

Crap, it's been forever (okay August 2009) since I've visited OTCA.

I'm glad to see the comic book thread I created is still going strong.

So to kick off my return, what's everybody's favourite ongoing title at the moment?




The Boys - all in TPB
Fables - all in TPB, still waiting for the next serving :D:D
so I picked up Cinderella TPB as well - very nice read:D:D
Jack of Fables - TPB
Brightest Day - single issues
Ive also started on Drift miniseries so I might as well continue it as its only 4 issues anyways.
JLA - per issue - but not so much these days. The current line -up sucks IMO

[Hot Rodimus]

favourite on going title is Invincible, I am far behind the eight ball with this one but have been collecting the trades and love it. Can't say enough good things about this book!!

Also collecting
X factor
Wolverine
Tick New Series
Red Robin
Hawkeye & Mockingbird

I am going to drop Hawkeye though, just not doing it for me and thinking of doing the same with Wolverine even though that title started off my collecting when I was 12, I think even I can get too much of Logan lol.

Over the weekend I re-read a lot of Wildcats as I was feeling nostalgic and dissapointed about the news re wildstorm. Sure that early Jim Lee wildcats stuff is very heavily inspired by the Xmen but it was really good stuff, I have the mini series and issues 1 -34 as well as a lot of spin off stuff and variant covers, I loved it so much that I will be tracking down trades of the stuff I don't have, mostly Wildcats 3.0 and the new series.

[Hot Rodimus]

More interesting news from DC
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=28544

[Sharky]

im a long time punisher fan (is there anyone out there that actually likes this frankencastle crapola???)

this was released not so long ago

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/HeroesForHire_Announcement__sm.jpg

not to mention him running around in shadowlands all alive and stuff, i hope this means he will be going back to normal and i can file frankencastle out with the dead angel stuff


this book reminds me of marvel knghts

otherwise Punisher Max is the best stuff ever....

[gantz]

Yeah that would be me!! Love the Frankencastle arc so much, and knew it was only a matter of time before it ended.

And it was awesome to see Frank get revenge on Daken, something he could never have done otherwise.

Read FrankenCastle issue 21, and you will learn more.

Marvel Universe VS The Punisher is fantastic.

[Paul Agnew]

Sonic The Hedgehog

Good to see I'm not the only one here reading it. :) Shame however they've been held back indefinitely by the official distributors. Again.

[Ostybeef]

wow im starting to like this forum more and more.
good to see a comics thread!

after going through the last dozen or so pages i see you all have pretty good taste in comics!
ive been collecting comics for years, its my "main" hobby along with transformers, figurines and arcade etc

everyone seen the walking dead tv trailer?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg46DWI_fCE
sorry if its already been posted

[gantz]

Hi Ostybeef

Love The Maxx avatar, I really need to find a figure!

Havent read much of The Walking Dead, does it stick close to the source material?

[Ostybeef]

judging by the trailer its looking very close but its not out yet. think it comes out on halloween.
i would suggest checking walking dead out. especially if you like zombies. i just did an order from an ebay seller and got the last 8 trades for around 10 bucks each! i did an order and got 18 trades for $230 delivered. just waiting for the box to arrive now!

yeah i love the maxx/sam kieth. im also on the search for the maxx figures. i have the mcfarlane one but i opened it like most of my figs so want to get another one misb and also the other one that was released

[Hot Rodimus]

I'm a big Chris Yost fan so I decided to check out this interview.... then I looked at the piccy to the right......is it just me or does it look like Ironman and Spidey are having a wicked perv?
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=28584

[Ostybeef]

hahah sure does. looks like ironmans having a sniff of frosts panties haha

[gantz]

Minds outta the gutter fellas hahaha

but honestly, you'd be looking too :D

Just finished X-force: Sex & Violence, one word summary: WOW!

[Ostybeef]

is that the one in which domino gives logan road head or is my mind still in the gutter?

[gantz]

They have sex multiple times, but I believe the felatio you speak only ever happened in your mind, unless I missed a page.

Hmmmmm Domino, I have intriguing thoughts as to what she would look like under......

Best not to post what I think :o

[Ostybeef]

hahah. i thought it was that one sorry i flicked through it and laughed.
never really got into domino or the latest x-force, got the first few issues but it didn't grab me. i think x23 is pretty cool.....better than daken anyway.
you read deadpool - wade willsons war? domino wasn't too bad in that....
at what stage did she become such a nympho anyway?

[gantz]

X-23 is an all time fav of mine, love her :D

Really dug the new X-Force, it was good seeing the x-men spill some blood.

I only read Daniel Ways Deadpool (and previoulsy Cabel & Deadpool) each other writer just doesnt seem to capture the essesnce of who wade is, and the human touches he places on the character I believe are amazing.

Like in the recent issue with Ghost Rider, after the Penance stare is done to Wade, he asks Johnny

"Do you believe I should die?'

"Based on what I know of you: Yeah!'

And with a beautiful gazing stare into the distance, simply replies with:

'Thanks man.'

Do plan on getting Deadpool Pulp and Deadpool Max!

Yeah Domino is like She-Hulk, all of a sudden have become trashy as and sleeping with a whole bunch of people.

Lol Im pretty sure there is a line in the M.U. for girls that wanna sleep with Logan, he has that whole animal attraction, powers of seduction thing going on.

I HATE DAKEN! There I said it, read The Punisher crossover, Frank f*cks him up :D

[Paulbot]

at what stage did she become such a nympho anyway?

The Grant Morrision New X-Men Annual I guess, when he wrote her and Logan getting it on IIRC.


Yeah Domino is like She-Hulk, all of a sudden have become trashy as and sleeping with a whole bunch of people.

That was the She-Hulk from Earth-A. Our She-Hulk did not sleep with Juggernaut! :p:)

[gantz]

Earth-A? Are you sure? I remeber Logan saying to Jen he has no desire to "chase after Juggernaut's sloppy seconds."

Wait you're right, alternate She-Hulk, apologies :o

[Ostybeef]

yeah i loved that scene with ghost rider. was perfect.
ive been a massive fan of deadpool since then mini series came out and have to say deadpool hasn't been quite the same since he was canceled/renamed to agentx.
cable deadpool was good but wasn't as good as the original but the new ongoing is getting back on track.
i'm a bit pissed off because i collect any appearance of deadpool......and since hes big again hes in everybook and has 4 minis plus the occasional one shot. the bastards at marvel sure know how to sell units.....

just read deadpool pulp on the crapper this morning actually.....really enjoyed what they have done with it. cant wait to get the next issues

[Ostybeef]

The Grant Morrision New X-Men Annual I guess, when he wrote her and Logan getting it on IIRC.
hahahah the best x-men comics for a very long time.......morrisons run was amazing. did you happen to check out we3 the unofficial "weapon plus" series from morrison?

which version of she hulk used to break the fourth wall in the 80s? the slutty one or the other one hahah

[Paulbot]

we3 is excellent, no doubt about it

The real She-Hulks the fourth wall breaker. ;) The recent Dan Slott series was a favourite series (particularly at the beginning)

I loved Cable vs Deadpool and was sorry to see that end. The current overdose of Deadpool is too much though.

[Ostybeef]

i was unhappy that it ended but at the same time i prefer my deadpool with out the bro-mance and was happy once they started up his new series.

i agree with the too much deadpool. most of its trash. deadpool corps is one of the worst things i own....but cos its deadpool i still get it :/
still dont know how liefield gets work these days.....20 years and he still cant draw fucking feet.....or guns for that matter. his art hurts my brain

merc with a mouth was alright but most of the rest is crap

[piratescratch]

The current ongoing is a bit hit or miss.

I like Wade Wilson's War until the very end.

Given up on Team-Up. Didn't even bother with Corps.

I think the problem with Deadpool at the moment is no one really knows how to "write" him. Writers tend to forget that he's also a deadly mercenary and not just the butt of all jokes/meta/fourth wall breaking clown he's made out to be now.

But I have to admit I look forward to him being in the new Uncanny X-Force.

[Hot Rodimus]

I haven't read any of the deadpool stuff, he wasn't the bandwagon type of character he is now just before I stopped collecting comics (about 4 years ago). He is a cool character but I am not going down that road just yet.

Walking Dead is Awesome! Robert Kirkman has to be my favourite writer at the moment. I don't have any of the Walking dead trades yet but have read some and it is on my to get list.

Just finished reading the 4th Invincible trade and loved it. Definitely my favourite title atm and I am just playing catch up. Can't wait to buy the rest of the trades and see where the story goes.

[Paulbot]

I've just read Captain America Reborn and am considering whether to keep going. The run from "Winter Solider" through to "Reborn" feels like a nice clear beginning/middle/end story. Is "Two Americas" a good epilogue?

[gantz]

I only read Reborn, then began Steve Rogers: Super Soldier and Secret Avengers.

To me, it doesnt seem like I missed a lot...

[gantz]

Oh, and read Nemesis #3

WOW! truly, truly messed up! Not sure if this is what Millar set out to do, but....

me and everyone I know who reads think Nemesis is the biggest douche and cant wait to see him taken down!!

[Paulbot]

I loved the early Brubaker stories but I was getting a bit restless as a reader with the "new" Captain America. With my budget tightening I think Captain America might go.

[Sharky]

one of the things i have tired with marvel.. is the constant event stories
from civil war -> secret invasion -> Siege -> whatever is happening next,

it was all too much to handle and there was no real development of the individual character titles cap was the shining title Iron Man was great Thor too... but alot of the others were dullish and needed the event title books to make sense of.

The amount of Deadpool books is a joke itself

and the absoulte butchering of The Punsiher is absurd..... good to see him popping up in shadowland normally...

i myself recently had a MASSIVE cull of my titles chopping almost 25 books off my list from Hulk to some Avenger titles transformers didnt get the chop yet, probably in the vain hope it will get better and we get some good stories...

i wonder if we will se a drop in the comic prices......

[gantz]

Nothing is happening next with Marvel. Seige and Heroic Age were the goal (hoepfully)

Would you have preffered Frank remain dead and sliced up into peices at the bottom of an alley?

For what he had his sights on, Osborn and The Hood (a little too much for even The Punisher), it really couldnt have gone any other way.

Remender knew what he was doing, and did it quite well, even if you only read issue 21, you will understand....

He had his family ressurected only to have to incenerate and kill them himself!
they were not bastardised versions either, they were the real deal.

Frank lost it, thought too big, and died as a consequence. Absloute fun seeing him run around with a bunch of Super Hero tech, the way he used Pym Particles, amazing!!

[loophole]

i picked up my first DC comic the other day Batman: Confidential #49 i liked it i'll keep going with it to see how it goes

[gantz]

Will be getting back into Amazing Spiderman, with issue 648: Big Time

My 1st since ditching it when OMD - BND began.

Spidey, Avengers, new costume and an X-Men back in New York crossover makes very happy :D

[piratescratch]

Will be getting back into Amazing Spiderman, with issue 648: Big Time

My 1st since ditching it when OMD - BND began.

Spidey, Avengers, new costume and an X-Men back in New York crossover makes very happy :D

Really looking forward to Big Time as well though I still don't quite feel for the neon green highlights of the new costume.

I'm actually quite enjoying the current Origins of the Species arc. Last thing I truly enjoyed from Amazing Spider-Man was the Rhino's portion of The Gauntlet arcs, everything else has been pretty average.

[Sharky]

Really looking forward to Big Time as well though I still don't quite feel for the neon green highlights of the new costume.

I'm actually quite enjoying the current Origins of the Species arc. Last thing I truly enjoyed from Amazing Spider-Man was the Rhino's portion of The Gauntlet arcs, everything else has been pretty average.



i actually dropped spidey mid way through grim hunt, it was just crap they were putting out poor art poor story i couldnt justify spending that much a month on something that hadnt really produced cnsistant good story

i will agree that the rhino portion of gauntlet was the best story in that whole arc

[gantz]

Big Time was great IMO. Loved it.

OK, bit of a slow friday on the Boards, so thought it may be fun to post our standing orders (or at least what you get monthly etc.)

Mine:

X-Men Legacy
Uncanny X-men
X-Men: To Protect & Serve
Uncanny X-Force
X-23
Generation Hope
Avengers (Secret, New, On-going)
Punisher (Remender)
Secret Warriors
Deadpool
Hack/Slash
Velocity
Childrens Crusade
Morning Glories
Osborn (yet to be released)

I think there is more....

[Sharky]

Transformer Titles
Avenger Titles
Deapool Titles
Cap
Thor
Punisher Titles
Iron Man Titles
Farscape

thats what i can think of at the moment

[Paulbot]

Mine has become a very short list:
Transformers Ongoing
Transformers Sector 7

I'm very close to ending my standing order over the weekend though and sticking with the trades for everything going forward.

Last time I did have something other than TF books on my standing order it was in the days of New X-Men, X-Statix, and X-Treme X-Men.

[gantz]

Oh, Paulbot, X-Statix was an amazing comic, I will buy the trades one day as I was on and off that title (un-employed)

Sharky, is Farscape good? Have seen a few issues on the stands and did really love the tv series.

[Sharky]

i like it sometimes the art is sketchy but i loved the show... and the stories fit in well. you can read/imagine the manerisms of the characters which makes it more enjoyable i guess...

[swoop]

My Ever growing standing order currently has these

x-men- ( astonishing, uncanny, legacy, x-factor, new mutants, uncanny x-force, x-men, daken, x-23, wolverine, namor)

avengers ( secret, academy, new, avengers)

solo titles ( Thor, iron man, daredevil, hawkeye and mockingbird, taskmaster, incredible hulk, hulk, she-hulks, captain America, deadpool, deadpool corps, deadpool team up, amazing spiderman, thunderbolts, kick ass 2)

event books ( chaos war, chaos war Thor, chaos war avengers, chaos war x-men, shadowland, shadowland power man.

idw and darkhorse ( transformers ongoing, sector 7, angel, Buffy, Illyria, spike

I'm sure I'm forgetting something but that's pretty much my current standing order

[Ostybeef]

Amazing spider-man and any minis or one shots that catch my eye
all deadpools including any apps (i have been collecting all deadpool for years and now am getting drowned in deadpool...)
new avengers
avengers
uncanny x-force
boys
highland laddie
crossed
haunt
izombie (and any other michael allred)
any thing by sam kieth
anything by luna brothers
nancy in hell

im sure there is more but cant think right now.

i also get a fair few things in trade form
walking dead
runaways
astonishing xmen
exmachina
hack/slash
and once again im sure there is more...

recently i have been buying up on back issues as my local comic store has a big selection at 3 bucks each. been just grabbing any random mini or consecutive runs that have caught my eye from the last 6 years. they had a sale the other week where all back issues were 50 for $50 so i ended up walking out of there with 200 back issues haha

[STL]

My Ever growing standing order currently has these

x-men- ( astonishing, uncanny, legacy, x-factor, new mutants, uncanny x-force, x-men, daken, x-23, wolverine, namor)

avengers ( secret, academy, new, avengers)

solo titles ( Thor, iron man, daredevil, hawkeye and mockingbird, taskmaster, incredible hulk, hulk, she-hulks, captain America, deadpool, deadpool corps, deadpool team up, amazing spiderman, thunderbolts, kick ass 2)

event books ( chaos war, chaos war Thor, chaos war avengers, chaos war x-men, shadowland, shadowland power man.

idw and darkhorse ( transformers ongoing, sector 7, angel, Buffy, Illyria, spike

I'm sure I'm forgetting something but that's pretty much my current standing order

Ouch! That's a lotta dough! I still remember when I used to spend that much. My standing orders gone down to about 8 comics now. It used to be more in the vicinity of 40 to 50+ per month. Instead, I'm finding my preferred means is the ipad and trades now. The ipad doesn't release the new stuff and even if it does is delayed, yes, but it's really got me to revisit some old favourites I haven't read in awhile. Not to mention, it's also cheaper and I don't have to worry about storage.

Some recent highlights (old and new):

- Green Lantern (always a winner!)
- Annihilation
- Thor: Son of Asgard
- Dark Knight Returns
- Rising Stars
- Sleeper: Season One (brilliant!)
- Irredeemable - amazing book in terms of character and exploration of the superhero dynamic
- Codebreakers
- Action Philosophers - funny as hell, yet insightful. Cleverly written.
- BatmanL Year One
- Thor (2007 series) #1-12
- Immortal Ironfist

[gantz]

Everyone truly has a diverse range of comics, great to see!

Just finished Hack/Slash Annual 2, no SGs this time :(

Seeley is doing great things with this over at Image, had a few worries it may somehow be censored, not at all I am happy to say.

Will have to check out his Marvel mini-series Wasp/Antman

The relationship with Vlad and Cassie has evolved into them being 'one minded' in a sense. The last few issues with DDP, seemed the 2 characters had drifted apart.

And Jethro Morales art is fan-fkn-tastic!! As much as I like Daniel Leister, they should consider having Morales take over for the on-going.

[Hursticon]

Hey guys I need some help and this seemed as good-a place as any. :o

Back in the early 90's, around 92-3 I think, my brother and I found a section in our local video store that we'd never noticed before. :eek:
Now to he and I this was a truly hidden gem as this section contained all these cool looking cartoons that didn't appear to be what we'd normally see on TV, the M15+ ratings sticker may of been an indication. :p
Such titles were Bubblegum Crisis, Appleseed, Akira, Devilman... But the one that took both my and my brothers attention completely, as we were 7 and 5 respectively, was this 12 part series called... Guyver: Bio Boosted Armour. :D

We later found out that these shows were of Japanese origin and were called Anime, which were based of Japanese comics called Manga. :rolleyes::)
Fast forward 18 years and I have just finished watching the (2005) 26 episodes of the Guyver Anime and would really like to know what happens next. :cool:

As I am aware that the story continues far past where the Anime ends, I want to try and acquire, if they still exist, the Manga that the show is based off. :D
Now, I'm no idiot and I'm aware that the Manga would be natively in Japanese but I've been lead to believe that English translated copies exist and I was wondering if anyone here would be able to help me out? ;)

If anyone could bring me up to speed and/or point me in the right direction it would truly be appreciated as this series got me hooked on Japanese adult cartoons as a kid and I've loved the Guyver story and Anime ever since that first OVA way back when. :D:D:D


http://guyver-world.ru/pics/1986/1/big/guyver-1-86035.jpg

[gekisou]

Used to have a larger standing order but had to drop some comics due to money... and the missus complaining...

DC
JLA
JSA
Green Lantern (always good)
The Flash (favourite is Wally... didn't think we needed Barry back)
Teen Titans (stop changing the roster dammit)

Marvel
The Avengers
The New Avengers
The Secret Avengers (a trend yes?)
The Amazing Spider-man (Favourite Superhero since I was 6 (wow 24 years?) but I kinda want to drop this... its not as good a read as it used to be... damn BND)

Everyone else
Transformers Ongoing

Still get Thor as trades. Do pick up Company wide Crossovers... unless its X-Men dominant then 'meh'...
Not as crazy as I used to be where I bought every comic connected to the Crossover (Civil War and House of M were really the last straw) so I've toned down a bit. :p

[gekisou]

Hey guys I need some help and this seemed as good-a place as any. :o

If anyone could bring me up to speed and/or point me in the right direction it would truly be appreciated as this series got me hooked on Japanese adult cartoons as a kid and I've loved the Guyver story and Anime ever since that first OVA way back when. :D:D:D


http://guyver-world.ru/pics/1986/1/big/guyver-1-86035.jpg

I'll help you here cos I have read Guyver since it first came out waaaaaay back.

To memory, there was a TV series... then a out-of-continuity movie and then a second series that was just a newer, better looking version of the first. It never covered the story up to the Manga cos the Manga STILL... HASN'T... FINISHED!!!!! The writer did mention that there was a higher chance of him dying before Guyver ended... -_-;

Anyway, Kronos takes over the world... Guyver 3, Agito, starts a Gorilla Resistance to retake the planet. However, heaps of people have gone through the Zoanoid conversion. So, basically, its 'what if the Secret Invasion succeeded'.
Sho has gone missing so Tetsuro and Mizuki are trying to stay hidden cos they are targeted by Kronos. Sho finally returns from being disintegrated thanx to the Control Metal and merges the Control Metal with a 'Creator' ship, creating the Guyver Gigantic which both Agito and Sho can use but its only one unit.
Agito has greater willpower and so 'steals' the Gigantic from Sho when both need to summon its power.
Within Kronos, three of the Zoalords rebel against Archanfel and kill two of the members loyal to him and then blame the Guyvers for that action.
They then battle try to capture Guyver 1 when he and an assistant of a professor that helped the Guyvers before the invasion try to save Aptom who had become a 'kinda' ally to them. It is here that we find out that Sho has been pretending to lose control of the Gigantic armour to Agito so as to give the view that he is still as weak as he was before the whole Kronos invasion. He has also become a bit of a tactician, pretending to be defeated, then transforms into Guyver and then Gigantic to kill a whole heap of Zoanoids.
Now, its an invasion of the Kronos empire by the Guyvers and it kinda enters limbo there... very irritating. Its like one volume of manga a year and a bit on average at the moment.
Hope that helped.

[Hursticon]

I'll help you here cos I have read Guyver since it first came out waaaaaay back.

To memory, there was a TV series... then a out-of-continuity movie and then a second series that was just a newer, better looking version of the first. It never covered the story up to the Manga cos the Manga STILL... HASN'T... FINISHED!!!!! The writer did mention that there was a higher chance of him dying before Guyver ended... -_-;

Anyway, Kronos takes over the world... Guyver 3, Agito, starts a Gorilla Resistance to retake the planet. However, heaps of people have gone through the Zoanoid conversion. So, basically, its 'what if the Secret Invasion succeeded'.
Sho has gone missing so Tetsuro and Mizuki are trying to stay hidden cos they are targeted by Kronos. Sho finally returns from being disintegrated thanx to the Control Metal and merges the Control Metal with a 'Creator' ship, creating the Guyver Gigantic which both Agito and Sho can use but its only one unit.
Agito has greater willpower and so 'steals' the Gigantic from Sho when both need to summon its power.
Within Kronos, three of the Zoalords rebel against Archanfel and kill two of the members loyal to him and then blame the Guyvers for that action.
They then battle try to capture Guyver 1 when he and an assistant of a professor that helped the Guyvers before the invasion try to save Aptom who had become a 'kinda' ally to them. It is here that we find out that Sho has been pretending to lose control of the Gigantic armour to Agito so as to give the view that he is still as weak as he was before the whole Kronos invasion. He has also become a bit of a tactician, pretending to be defeated, then transforms into Guyver and then Gigantic to kill a whole heap of Zoanoids.
Now, its an invasion of the Kronos empire by the Guyvers and it kinda enters limbo there... very irritating. Its like one volume of manga a year and a bit on average at the moment.
Hope that helped.

Cheers Gekisou, :)
Thank you for bringing me up to speed with what has transpired since Sho acquired the Gigantic ability and defeating Neo ZX-Tol. :D

Indeed, there was an OVA produced in '86 called 'Guyver: Out of Control' which didn't follow the Manga particularly well but was followed up in '89 or '90 with a 12 part OVA series which covered only so far as the fall of Kronos Japan.

This series helped to spark a wave of interest in Japanese Anime in the US though, which led to the Live Action Abortions that were the 2 US Guyver movies (Even having Mark Hamil in the 1st?:confused:) then everything started to die down a little until DBZ hit the States and a second wave of interest began which lead to the creation of the 2005 Updated 26 episode Guyver Anime series - which ended with Kronos taking over the world, Ogito leading the rag-tag resistance force, Aptom looking over the Segawa siblings and Sho acquiring the Gigantic ability after having raising the Relic Creator Ship out of Mt. Minakami. ;)

I'm glad there is at least 1 other fan of the series here, as I know that it indeed has been running for quite some time - Manga-wise it's been produced since '84 hasn't it?, but this series is so full of Awesome-sauce it's often made me look at Western comics and cartoons and think: 'Man, Japan has Ghost in The Shell and we've got what?... The X-Men '90s series? :('.
At least Transformers was a meeting of both cultures. ;):)

Do you know where one might be able to acquire any English translated versions of the Manga?

[gekisou]

Sorry man... I read the original Japanese manga so I don't know where to get English Translations. I do know they exist cos I've seen them in passing at my local comic shop so you may want to try yours.

The 2005 anime isn't bad and I quite enjoyed it. And yes, you are right, the first US Guyver movie had Mark Hamill in it. It was bad but I loved the 2nd one cos it was closer to the book and the fight scenes were 200 shades of awesome!!!

A friend of mine in Singapore is an even bigger fan of Guyver than I am, he has ALL the action figures that got released a few years ago. :)

Sounds like I wasn't actually that much help, you seem pretty updated yourself.

Oh yeah... forgot to mention that the female Guyver in the out-of-continuity movie is now canon... she appeared in Vol. 26 I think... but not much of an explanation as to why she has a Bio Booster unit...

[gantz]

Mark Hamil was in the Guyver movie?!?!

Who'd he play? weeeiiirrrddddd

[Hursticon]

Sorry man... I read the original Japanese manga so I don't know where to get English Translations. I do know they exist cos I've seen them in passing at my local comic shop so you may want to try yours.

The 2005 anime isn't bad and I quite enjoyed it. And yes, you are right, the first US Guyver movie had Mark Hamill in it. It was bad but I loved the 2nd one cos it was closer to the book and the fight scenes were 200 shades of awesome!!!

A friend of mine in Singapore is an even bigger fan of Guyver than I am, he has ALL the action figures that got released a few years ago. :)

Sounds like I wasn't actually that much help, you seem pretty updated yourself.

Oh yeah... forgot to mention that the female Guyver in the out-of-continuity movie is now canon... she appeared in Vol. 26 I think... but not much of an explanation as to why she has a Bio Booster unit...

Not a problem at all Gekisou, a reply is welcome enough but yeah, indeed they do exist but unfortunately it looks like I'll have to travel to Sydney in order to find any as the Illawarra's retail variety is pitiful at best. :(

I was a little confused when they changed Mizuki's hair colour for the 2005 version, as well as the difference in the pronunciation of their names but I figured that the 2005 version was just trying to follow it's roots a little bit more closely. ;)
The Mark Hamil film was 'A Dark Hero' yeah? - I know I've seen that one, ages ago :p, but I can't remember if I've seen the sequel... I'll have to see if I can find it. :cool:

Your friend sounds to be quite a fan indeed, especially if he has all the figures as they fetch a considerable price tag. I myself would love to acquire figures of Units 1-3, maybe a Gregole if I can track one down but the price tag of $100AUD is a little disappointing. :o

Not at all, as I said I'm just glad there is another fan on the boards and you did help with the event post the 2005 Anime.

So they've gone ahead and made her Cannon have they? that's good because she was pretty much the only loose end in regards to continuity if I understand correctly. :)

I might have to ask if any of the Sydney-siders have come across any in their travels, especially if the series is ongoing. ;):D

[gekisou]

Mark Hamil was in the Guyver movie?!?!

Who'd he play? weeeiiirrrddddd

He played the FBI Agent in the first movie who gets mutated into a Zoanoid at the end.

And to Hursticon, The first movie was just called Guyver, its the second one that is called Dark Hero.
Yes, the 2005 anime is a lot closer to the manga actually though hair colour really only came from the covers as there is no colour in the manga itself. In fact, I think Gigantic isn't that colour accurate in the 2005 version...

The female Guyver was never a continuity issue. They had her replace the original Kronos agent who became Guyver 2 in the movie and really the only reason was so that they could do a nude tentacle rape scene when she becomes the Guyver. :eek:

No idea why the writer added her in considering how long ago that movie was...

If you want, I can check out the prices of the manga at my local comic shop but if you do go to Sydney then Kinokuniya is the place you want to be checking out... or King's Comics.

[Hursticon]

If you want, I can check out the prices of the manga at my local comic shop but if you do go to Sydney then Kinokuniya is the place you want to be checking out... or King's Comics.

Cheers for the clarification on the movies dude. :D

If you could get us an idea as to the prices that'd be much appreciated. ;):)
King's Comics I've heard of but not Kinokuniya, so I'll have to get to some sleuthing and maybe give them a call to see if they've any instock :D, of the translated versions that is. :p

[gantz]

Just finished up FF #587

Hickman did well with that I believe. Heart breaking :(

I am absolutley LOVING ASM Big Time :D

And cant wait for this:

http://www.imagecomics.com/gallery2/g2data_373ph4nt/albums/news/carbongrey1cover.jpg

[loophole]

I am absolutley LOVING ASM Big Time :D

i know how good is it!! after the last couple of years of the below average stuff its good to be enjoying ASM again :D

[gantz]

I think I was saying earlier in the thread, I dropped Spidey after OND and BND, so was only reading him in New Avengers and other events.

But yeah, damn, this is what a Spiderman comic should be. And Pete's on top for change, albeit probably not for very long, but I hope they keep up for at least a while.

Not too impressed with the sound of the new villain, Massacre (too Menace-cy) but it does mean we get a new incantation of the Spidey Armour costume, so yay :)

[gantz]

:D My local Comicbook Store, Impact Comics :D

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/242278258.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1297825058&Signature=yEEplo7CQ1tg0vgbwIfdORGFzB0%3D

[Paulbot]

I'm very happy to learn today that new English version printings of the complete Sailormoon series (http://kodanshacomics.com/) are coming, including the prequel Code Name Sailor V. The Mixx/Tokyopop versions are very hard to find on ebay except at very high prices.

I did buy Vols 1, 11 and 12 of the most recent Japanese reprinting, but I'm very happy to finally be able to get the whole series in English. And hopefully this will pave the way for a rerelease (or redub) of the whole anime on DVD.

[Bartrim]

I hope someone who frequents this thread can help me. After a long time I pulled out Ultimate Alliance 2 on the weekend and started playing through the story again. All of a sudden I have an overwhelming urge to read the marvel civil war series. Is it in a collection of TPB's? If so then what order do I need to get/read them in? I've surfed the net for a bit and I can't come up with a sold answer to my question so I thought I'd ask someone here who's opinion I can trust.

[Paulbot]

There's a lot of Civil War trade paperbacks. Lots and lots.

You can read the main story in the Civil War TPB and leave it at that.

All the stories in the other TPBs take place either before, in between chapters, in between pages, inbetween panels! or after the six or seven issues of the series collected in the Civil War TPB.

So I don't think there's any particularly good order to read the story in except to say read the main book first, it has all the important plot points, and then read the tie-ins that might interest you. (Eg there's a big status quo change for Spider-Man about two chapters into the main book, but you need to read the Spider-Man Civil War TPBS to find out how it affects him and his supporting cast).

[Bartrim]

There's a lot of Civil War trade paperbacks. Lots and lots.

You can read the main story in the Civil War TPB and leave it at that.

All the stories in the other TPBs take place either before, in between chapters, in between pages, inbetween panels! or after the six or seven issues of the series collected in the Civil War TPB.

So I don't think there's any particularly good order to read the story in except to say read the main book first, it has all the important plot points, and then read the tie-ins that might interest you. (Eg there's a big status quo change for Spider-Man about two chapters into the main book, but you need to read the Spider-Man Civil War TPBS to find out how it affects him and his supporting cast).

Thank You:)

SO the main story is only in one TPB? Thats an easy starting point:)

[Paulbot]

Yep, start at the Mark Millar/Steve McNiven Civil War series.

Marvel Crossovers (and DC too looking at Darkest Night) tend these day to really be a miniseries that tell the story and the other existing books are just tie-ins. Unlike the old days when you had to read part 1 in book a, part 2 in book b, etc

[Bartrim]

Is this the one I need to start on?

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9780785121794/Civil-War

[Paulbot]

Yes that's the whole main story. Just checked out the reading order on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_%28comics%29#Comic_tie-ins) and it's all over the place. You are best off with just that book.

[gantz]

Bartrim, this may be helpful to you, any local should have a 'free' copy

http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/24255/marvel_reading_chronology_2009_5

[Bartrim]

Batrim, this may be helpful to you, any local should have a 'free' copy

http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/24255/marvel_reading_chronology_2009_5

Cool. Thanks man :)

[gantz]

Who the hell is James Asmus and how was I not aware of him earlier? Damn the guy can write!

Just wrapped up Uncanny X-men Annual 3: Escape From The Negative Zone Part 1, and its some of the funniest shit I've read in ages.

And complimented by the art of Nicholas Bradshaw, fkn fantastic

[Paulbot]

Who the hell is James Asmus and how was I not aware of him earlier? Damn the guy can write!

Just wrapped up Uncanny X-men Annual 3: Escape From The Negative Zone Part 1, and its some of the funniest shit I've read in ages.

And complimented by the art of Nicholas Bradshaw, fkn fantastic

Is this the story with Cyclops trying to lead Hope, Namor and Dr Nemesis, none of whom want to take his orders?

[Paul Agnew]

I'm very happy to learn today that new English version printings of the complete Sailormoon series (http://kodanshacomics.com/) are coming, including the prequel Code Name Sailor V. The Mixx/Tokyopop versions are very hard to find on ebay except at very high prices.

I did buy Vols 1, 11 and 12 of the most recent Japanese reprinting, but I'm very happy to finally be able to get the whole series in English. And hopefully this will pave the way for a rerelease (or redub) of the whole anime on DVD.

Oh yes! If they can get a company like Madman to re-release the first 2 seasons along with the S, Super S, and Sailor Stars (alternate English/Japanese audio tracks for the first 2?) on DVD, I'll gladly buy them.

In the meantime, I'll keep myself occupied by attempting to hunt down a Region 4 copy of the 2002 Sailor Moon Volume 1 release. It's the only disc from the set I don't own.

[gantz]

Is this the story with Cyclops trying to lead Hope, Namor and Dr Nemesis, none of whom want to take his orders?

Yeah thats the issue. LOL Nemesis: So can we please split up now?

And his confusion between Namor and Aquaman :D

Looking forward to see Steve come save the day (or at least attempt to) in the next issue.

[Mechbiter]

How did I not know about this thread???

What do I read? I read everything that comes through the shop given half a chance. :D

[gantz]

Yeah took me a while to find it also.

So what are your main titles? A few pages back everyone posted their standing orders if you'd like a look :)

[Mechbiter]

I run a comic shop, so when I said I try and read everything, I actually did mean everything. :D If you want a list of what I read it's shorter to ask what I don't read. :p

If you want a bit of history then here goes:
I was rasied books, movies, cartoons and comics (like I assume most of you were). I loved Superman & Batman and Uncle Scrooge comics as a child and one of my first memories is watching Superman & Superman 2 at a double feature at the local drive-in when I was 3 years old. Over time I moved away from the simpler (at the time) DC stories and by the time I was in grade 6, I was reading Frank Miller's run on Daredevil. Later that year I discovered the X-Men, specifically Walter & Louise Simonson's run on X-Factor but that lead into my obsession with everything X.

For along time, I read only X-titles, the original run of New Warriors and Captain America, dispite my (not so local) comic book guy's best attempts, to get me reading some of the more hardcore stuff. He used to sneak things like Sin City into my standing order. :rolleyes: As it happened, the comic shop I'd been going to for years closed down just as I got my drivers licence. Thus started my semi-regular Melbourne trips, down to hassle the guys at Comics R Us. I was a poor Uni student so my collecting suffered until I graduated and found a "real" job. The quarterly Melbourne trips became monthy and then fortnightly.

Fast froward a few years and I'm being made redundant and the redunancy package is just what I need to start a new business. I managed to convince a long time friend to go halves with me and we've been running ever since. We started out small and still are by all intents and purposes small but we are slowly growing. The past 5 years have flown by so fast, it feels like yesterday we opened the shop with only half the stock we wanted, thanks to a series of unfortunate delivery errors. :rolleyes: Not much as changed really. :D

Things to check out at the moment are:
Morning Glories - An awesome little series about a bunch kids going to a not-so-normal high school. And by not normal, I mean The Prisoner meets Lost.
Walking Dead - If you havn't been reading this because it's just a Zombie title, you have no idea what your missing.
Secret Warriors - This one's a bit slow when read month to month but is like a single pebble rolling down a hill that becomes an avalanche. Best read in huge chunks!

[Bartrim]

Got the civial war and really enjoyed it.

Any reccomendations as to what to read next out of those spinoff books?

[Mechbiter]

Got the civial war and really enjoyed it.
Any reccomendations as to what to read next out of those spinoff books?
Avoid all the Front Line stuff. The Avengers stuff was probably the most interesting compainon story followed probably by the Amazing Spidey arc and if you want a follow up, the Death Of Captain America stuff was widely reguarded as solid.

[gantz]

Civil War: Confessions is a must - very personal and emotional

FrontLine actually aint too bad, for a good street level comic of the events (similar to Seige: Embedded)

As mentioned, get Death Of Cap, I'd skip Secret Invasion (that event was just weak) grab some Dark Reign if you feel interested, but imho I'd go straight to SEIGE!!

[Mechbiter]

That's the cool thing about comics, everyone looks at things differently. :)

The things I liked about Secret Invasion/Dark Reign were the things like Secret Warriors and Avengers Inititive. While there weren't the main stories, the event impact hit home harder.

[gantz]

Secret Warriors is fkn fantastic!!!

Poor Phobos :(

But you're right, what some regard as trash, others see as gold!!

I given shit to other titles before, only to be converted by a friend or store owner...

[Paulbot]

I've been tempted by some books in the US but it's still cheaper to buy them frm bookdepository and I don't have to worry about luggage space.

I did get a few comics on Free Comic Book Day: picked up Green Lantern, Spider-man, Thor/Capt America, Mickey Mouse, and Inspector Gadget.

Also the 99c ($1.20 or so in AUD) specials for Marvel Digital Comics have won me over and I now have a large library of Thor comics on my phone to read. The first 17 issues of the current Thor book, and the first 25 issues of the Dan Jurgens/John Romita Jr run in the late 90s. (And I suppose the movie encouraged me to check out the comics too :o )

[Sam]

So is anyone looking forward to DC's War of the Green Lanterns or Flashpoint series?

[Paulbot]

Front page of the USA Today paper has a promo on a story about the DC relaunch.

Is that the outcome of Flashpoint? Another, somewhat permanent reboot of their characters to earlier younger forms.

This is why I can make the move to DC, the sudden invalidation of decades of stories? Not cool. And I was liking how Morrison had worked on Batman to make all those wacky 60 and 70s stories canon again.

[STL]

Front page of the USA Today paper has a promo on a story about the DC relaunch.

Is that the outcome of Flashpoint? Another, somewhat permanent reboot of their characters to earlier younger forms.

This is why I can make the move to DC, the sudden invalidation of decades of stories? Not cool. And I was liking how Morrison had worked on Batman to make all those wacky 60 and 70s stories canon again.

I'm positive about it to some degree.

My only concern is GL as I love it in its present state and would hate to see all that disappear.

But I think overall, this is basically DC's hot at ultimatising their entire universe which I think has merits. Coupled with the digital strategy, I think it's a good strategic move

The comic book industry is dying. Sales numbers of the top books get smaller and smaller by the year. Having a clean slate is the way to go. My question is how do they manage it online with their back issues inventory? It's honestly their biggest stumbling block. How do they create a voice when there's so much immediately competing with it directly in the online store of a smartphone / tablet? These screens aren't optimised for complex browsing of thousands of issues.

I can already see myself giving a fair few titles a go. Teen Titans, Aquaman and the JLA would be all thumbs up for me. And keen to see next week's solicitations too to find out more.

[SkyWarp91]

Within the last couple of days I've started to re-ignite my love for the Punisher, so I got all 5 issues of his newest series, 'In the Blood'.

It's a very intense series and returns Punisher back to his roots which I considered a blessing since his last few months/year being an undead freakin' FRANKENSTEIN. Only complaints is that the dialogue seems a off, I don't know if it's just how Americans talk but some of it just sounded out of place and may have needed some revision. Otherwise a good series and a glad return of the real Punisher/Frank Castle.

[Sky Shadow]

http://hapax-legoman.livejournal.com/3161.html

[Paulbot]

Several of the new 52 new DC #1 comics are out now. Anyone buying any? I see mixed reviews. Or has anyone stopped buying a book because of the reboot? I hear Green Lantern and Batman titles are all that affected by the new universe but don't get how that works exactly.

[Accel]

People just like to whinge about the 52 :P most of the books are pretty solid I highly recommend Animal man

[gantz]

I like the reasoning behind there having been so many Robins:

Robin is an intern program. An intensive one at that.

:)

[Gutsman Heavy]

I've aquired a couple of the new 52, never been a DC man, but this is some good sheet.

[Burn]

So far they've all been a big ol case of miss.

And also a tad confusing as some titles seem to be continuing of sorts from the old universe (with slight differences) while other titles are completely different.

For example.

Justice League - Meta-humans are new and feared. The members don't know each other and are just starting to come together.

Justice League International - The JL has been around for ages, meta-humans are the norm.

Action Comics - Superman is new to the scene and not accepted.

Swamp Thing - Superman has been around a while and is accepted! (Swamp Thing clearly continues on from Brightest Day)

The fudge...? What is the continuity in this "new 52"?

[Accel]

Justice league is 5 years prior to current Superman and other books.
Action comics is another 5 years on top of that from memory.

its to still show the origins in other books but still have current events happening in others.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Some are in the "past" I'm guessing. Action Comics has a younger Supes in the t-shirt & jeans combo. Superman has an older Supes in the new outfit. I assume JL & JLI is a similar case.

[Burn]

I suspected as much, but ... why?

If this is suppose to be a new continuity I thought all the books would have run parallel. Unless the "origin" books will jump ahead a few years.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Probably that.

[Sky Shadow]

A new article on Kings Comics (in Sydney) on my favourite international comic book site: http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2011/09/11/my-comic-book-shoppe-kings-comics/

[Paulbot]

If this is suppose to be a new continuity I thought all the books would have run parallel. Unless the "origin" books will jump ahead a few years.

I can understand them doing some books as "year one/flashbacks" to tell the new origins, but you'd hope that they would be clear about it. All it would need is a caption on page one "Five years ago..."

It seems like an easy way to confuse people otherwise, rather than the 'easily accessible to new readers' they were going for.

[Gutsman Heavy]

JL has the "Five Years Ago" caption, unsure on about the others

[Burn]

JL has the "Five Years Ago" caption, unsure on about the others

So it does. Couldn't see one in Action Comics though.

[Gutsman Heavy]

An odd oversight that. On a whole I'm enjoying the new 52, granted never really read dc before other than batman

[Grievous]

Oh Cool...a comic book thread...Okay...
Where do I begin...

I guess I only recently got into comics as I've
only been reading them for about 12/14 months.

I am currently a "subscribed reader" for the
following titles:

~Marvel~
Fear Itself (Entire event)
Spider-Island (Selected titles)
Amazing Spider-Man
Daredevil
Journey into Mystery
Herc
Moon Knight
New Avengers
Thunderbolts
Venom
X-Men

~DC~
Action Comics
Animal Man
Green Lantern
Green Lantern Corps.
Green Lantern: New Guardians
Justice League
Red Lanterns
Swamp Thing
Superman
Wonder Woman

~IDW~
Transformers

~Image~
Hack/Slash

I started out reading strictly Transformers titles...
but I eventually became interested in DC & Marvel.

Like many comic readers...I'm very excited about
DCs New 52...and while I'm sad to see Power Girl
and Zatanna loose their ongoing series...the new
Swamp Thing & Animal Man titles more than make
up for it.

Speaking of which...did anyone else here Pick up
Animal Man?

Oh...and I think the current Action Comics storyline
is set 15 years before the other titles and 10 years
before Justice League #1...I think?

[gantz]

I must say, Grievous, you have great taste in comics :)

Especially for some whose only been reading for just over a year.

[Accel]

man same day digital saves us in Aus so much money with comics. its great :D

[Gutsman Heavy]

4chan saves me even more ;)

[Grievous]

I must say, Grievous, you have great taste in comics...
Especially for some whose only been reading for just over a year.
Thanks gantz...but most of that credit must go to the owner of
my local comic book store.

He's recommended so many great titles and TPBs to me...such as
The Dark Knight Returns, Daredevil: Born Again and Rick Veitch's The One.

I've also read some old Jack Kirby stuff like The Demon and Kamandi as
well as some old school Defenders...all of which have been great.

I also just finished my Hardcover collection of the Shadowland event
and DCs Flashpoint...which was awesome...at least to me...being kind
of new to all this.

I've also been lucky to make some new friends who come over for
a read and a weekly discussion about certain titles.

Comics have become a really big part of my life...and truth be told
I can't really say why...I guess I just enjoy a good story.

:D

[gantz]

Can anyone suggest to me a great star wars comic/trade to read??

*edit

Lucky I didn't wait for any of you guys to reply, geez..... :D

So I picked up Star Wars: Visionaries and the Darth Maul trade, they look great!!

[gantz]

Today I picked up Star Wars Vector Volume 1 :D

Celeste Morne is my new favourite Jedi.

[Dkaris]

Can any one recommend a series or two? I haven't read a series or graphic novel in ages. Stuff i've read in the past that i can remember includes

Marvel:
Civil war
Civil war frontline
Civil war Iron Man
Civil War spiderman

Wolverine origins
Wolverine and elektra: Redeemer
Wolverine Noir
Iron Man Noir
Spiderman Noir

DC

Arkham Asylum

IDW

World War Robot Volumes 1 and 2
Metal Gear Solid
Zombies Vs Robots


I've read more the past but right now thats all i can remember.

edit*

300 & Sin City series

[gantz]

I suggest, in no particular order

- Old Man Logan

- Invincible Iron Man

- Uncanny X-Force

[STL]

Can any one recommend a series or two? I haven't read a series or graphic novel in ages. Stuff i've read in the past that i can remember includes

Marvel:
Civil war
Civil war frontline
Civil war Iron Man
Civil War spiderman

Wolverine origins
Wolverine and elektra: Redeemer
Wolverine Noir
Iron Man Noir
Spiderman Noir

DC

Arkham Asylum

IDW

World War Robot Volumes 1 and 2
Metal Gear Solid
Zombies Vs Robots


I've read more the past but right now thats all i can remember.

edit*

300 & Sin City series

Based on your list, try:

Casanova by Fracton/Ba
Criminal by Brubaker/Phillips
the Walking Dead
Y: the Last Man is also an epic

Superheroy: try Siege, Green Lantern (core books only)

[Paulbot]

I borrowed the Walking Dead Compendium (http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dead-Compendium-One/dp/1607060760) from the library on Saturday, and finished the 1000+ pages by Sunday because I couldn't put it down. A really great comic and I'd highly recommend it.

[liegeprime]

I borrowed the Walking Dead Compendium (http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dead-Compendium-One/dp/1607060760) from the library on Saturday, and finished the 1000+ pages by Sunday because I couldn't put it down. A really great comic and I'd highly recommend it.

hmmmm, Might give the local library a try... havent really fully maximized the benefits of having a library card....

[SkyWarp91]

Just read the Batman: The Killing Joke and am half-way through Batman: Knightfall. Even finished both Arkham Asylum and Arkham City on the PS3. Rewatched both Christopher Nolan-Batman movies recently and well, the more I spend my time in Batman Universe the more I become addicted to the Joker's personality and his views of the world.

I'm starting to like him more and more everyday. I can relate much more to him then I can to Batman.

Though I'll never go to the lengths of trying to cosplay like him (I don't even know why kids do it) I am starting to see the funnier side of life.

Who knows, maybe I'll develop a maniacal laughter and enjoy it when people I despise suffer, but then again, maybe I've been doing that all along? :rolleyes:

[gantz]

Though I'll never go to the lengths of trying to cosplay like him (I don't even know why kids do it)

Ummmm because it turns moderately looking girls into Super Hot Babes! :p

Have delved into the Ultimate Universe, and am loving it!

Began with Ultimates 3, jumped back to the beginning of Ultimate X-Men, and am now reading through Ultimatum and Ultimate Doomsday.

[SkyWarp91]

Just finished Batman: Knightfall and wow, just wow - Bruce Wayne is - and I cannot believe I'm going to say this - a real d!ck. And a whiny one too. I won't give too much away but reading this made me vouch for Jean Paul Valley (aka DC's Azrael) more than I ever could with Bruce.

[Accel]

Just finished Batman: Knightfall and wow, just wow - Bruce Wayne is - and I cannot believe I'm going to say this - a real d!ck. And a whiny one too. I won't give too much away but reading this made me vouch for Jean Paul Valley (aka DC's Azrael) more than I ever could with Bruce.

ah the 90s a time where it was so hard to tell who were the heros and who were the villains :P

[Burn]

I have to say that i'm loving the current run of X-Factor.
And the "New 52" sucks. That's all I have to say on that.

[Gutsman Heavy]

And the "New 52" sucks. That's all I have to say on that.

Sounds like someone needs to read animal man.

[Accel]

Sounds like someone needs to read animal man.

and Swamp thing, Superman, Batman, Batwoman, Supergirl, All-star Western, Penguin mini series etc etc ;P

[Gutsman Heavy]

Replace Superman with action comics and yeah :)

[Accel]

Replace Superman with action comics and yeah :)

Hmm thought I typed out Action comics as well.. oh well :P

[Burn]

Aside from Men of War and All-Star Western i've read them all.

Just not impressed. I liked where DC were at pre-New 52.

Yes, i'm being a stick in the mud. :p

[SkyWarp91]

When growing up I struggled to watch Batman: The Animated Series - I was too young, grew up in a household where English was a second language and had trouble understanding any of the themes or the clever dialogue that was being used. Back then I only wanted vivid, colorful action that the series purposely lacked. I only ended up watching bits and pieces of episodes and easily forgot what they were about.

Now, more than a decade later after I've acquired the entire series and am watching the first season and wow, it's such an AMAZINGLY show. I can see why it got its Emmy awards and why so many Batman fans highly recommend it.
And now I'm going to strongly recommend it to other Batman fans who have not seen this series yet too!

[Gutsman Heavy]

Batman Beyond and Justice League Unlimited are must watch shows almost on par with BTAS.

[Accel]

Superman was a great show as well

[Gutsman Heavy]

Basically anything in the DCAU is worth a watch :)

[SkyWarp91]

Is it me or is The Riddler the poor man's version of The Joker?

[Cat]

Batman Beyond and Justice League Unlimited are must watch shows almost on par with BTAS.

JLU was a fantastic show. Would have loved to see it last longer, as it had (no pun intended) unlimited potential.

[Burn]

Had the opportunity to read Marvel Zombies "Christmas Carol".

Now before I started I was of the mindset that the whole Marvel Zombies thing had been done to death.

But after reading it, I was wrong. While not tied to previous Marvel Zombie stories, this one took Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and twisted it into a zombie plague. Scrooge was still the central character and was still visited by the three spirits, but of course, there was a zombie plague running rampant.

It was a good fun, read, perfect for the time of the year.

[Gutsman Heavy]

My xmas comic was the green lantern larfleeze xmas special. It was appropriately stupid. I liked how it had a recipe for agent orange cookies.

[gantz]

Upset that Marvel has found the need to place, in a rather large size, SAME DAY DIGITAL COPY FOR FREE plastered all over the covers.

Why not a simple card in the middle of the book, or a URL on the inside, I let slip the fact Spider Island had a friggin '#tag' on the cover, but now this?!

[Cat]

Upset that Marvel has found the need to place, in a rather large size, SAME DAY DIGITAL COPY FOR FREE plastered all over the covers.

Why not a simple card in the middle of the book, or a URL on the inside, I let slip the fact Spider Island had a friggin '#tag' on the cover, but now this?!

It's an enticing incentive to the potential buyer, to offset the additional $1 they're paying over the majority of DC titles.

It's a sales pitch.

Putting the ad inside the book would kinda defeat the purpose (and ads do mention this).

And really, it's still a MILE better than the Marvel ads in the 80's that had stuff like a third of the cover taken up with the 'Win A Bike At Toys R Us' etc. One of those annoys the hell out of me as it's on one of the key Dark Phoenix Saga issues, issue 137. 'THIS COMIC COULD BE WORTH $2500 TO YOU. BUGGER THE ART, THIS IS AN AD, BITCHES'.

This is far less obtrusive, and is good promotional tool for a flexible market, and value proposition for the customer (even though Marvel even admitted it doesn't need to charge $3.99 in the first place).

It could be far worse. ;)

[Accel]

ugh 90s comic adverts pissed me off as a kid. Always advertised toys and games we couldn't get here!

[STL]

I would buy hardcovers of the years best covers, 500 pages, no logos, no ads, i'd be happy.

[Cat]

ugh 90s comic adverts pissed me off as a kid. Always advertised toys and games we couldn't get here!

I used to get confused by the 'Contra' ads.

I still think we got it better. Robots are always more awesome than humans.

[Paulbot]

When it comes to comic books, this pic shows I'm clearly a Marvel guy.

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0tojw48pY1qbguy1o1_500.jpg

I've finally got some room and some cases to have them on show and let me really get a good idea of what I've got. So I thought I'd share.

This is about 95% of my collection of trades, missing my Marvel Essentials volumes, my Sailormoon manga, a couple more tpbs and the three long boxes of floppies (and of course my TF comic book collection).

[Hursticon]

That's a hell of a collection there Paulbot, considering you have off loaded a tone too in your sales! :eek:

I had these arrive today, I'm really glad that they're also the revised versions that re-instate the omitted material too! :D


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/GiTSMangas-01.jpg

[gantz]

I've read Ghost In The Shell 2 roughly 5 times, even with the creators text at the bottom, I am lost as to what the hell I read.

And then...all the...ummmmmm... other things that happen in it.... :eek::confused:

[Sworc]

I've only just recently started purchasing the regular monthly releases of a few comics series, Transformers and Batman, and was just wondering how people store theirs. Mine are just stacking up atm, but I would prefer to have them a bit more protected.

TPBs and hardcovers are easy as they just sit on the bookshelf. I guess my monthlies could as well, if jammed between two bookends or the like.

[Cat]

Your comic store will have the best method - bags and boards. (Just make sure you get the right size bags. There's different ones for older larger comics etc. Ask your comic store, they'll give you the right ones)

The bags and boards are acid-free, so they'll keep them in good shape. It also means you can't accidentally crease/tear them in a pile.

Then you can buy special cardboard boxes (again, your comic store should have these) which fit a couple of hundred of comics in. They're in two sizes - small and large. I prefer the small, but YMMV.

Altogether = perfect.

You'll find you have a lot more space, and that it's now so much more convenient to find a certain issue than digging through a jenga-style stack of unsorted comics.

[Sworc]

Thanks for that Cat, those sound just like the sort of storage solutions I'm looking for.

If anyone from the city of churches is reading this, would love to hear where you shop for you comic book supplies. The store I get mine from is pretty small and is essentially just comics, so don't like my chances of him carrying the items Cat has mentioned.

I'll have a look next time I'm there though.

[Paulbot]

I'm lazy and cheap so I don't use the boards. I just put two comics in the same bag (one facing front, one facing back). This saves me money (I only need half the number of bags and no boards) and two comics gives it enough firmness for my liking.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Thanks for that Cat, those sound just like the sort of storage solutions I'm looking for.

If anyone from the city of churches is reading this, would love to hear where you shop for you comic book supplies. The store I get mine from is pretty small and is essentially just comics, so don't like my chances of him carrying the items Cat has mentioned.

I'll have a look next time I'm there though.

Adelaide Comics Centre & Pulp Fiction are your best bet.

[Paul Agnew]

Wasn't too sure where I should put this, so...

http://paulagnewart.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/fcbd-2012-b.jpg

Here it is; the printed front cover of that comic I've been talking about for the past few weeks. Needless to say, OTCAers get the very first look as promised.

[UltraMarginal]

Even better in colour!

[Paul Agnew]

Even better in colour!

Kudos. Here's the larger cover and part 1 of the press release:

http://paulagnew.deviantart.com/art/Time-for-the-Prime-Sonic-after-159-301370144

[Paulbot]

After earlier this year rdeucing my trade collection, I'm now slashing and burning my comic book collection. I'm almost all the way through it and there's a lot in the purge pile. As a benefit I have the best inventory of my comics I've had in a very long time.

The core X-Men books (and most of my Transformers titles naturally) are the only ones getting a free pass. I may need a second even more ruthless go through on them when I'm done on the first pass.

I checked my Comixology account and found I'm up to 266 digital comics and counting. That format has won me over for new comics (like the TF ones) that I can't wait for the trade for. Many of my comics have been in my long boxes for years. I reread my trades paperbacks, but I don't tend to revisit the individual comics anymore.

I'd prefer to upgrade as many comics for collected versions were I can. They are just more appealing to read to me now for the stories I really like. After reading some websites I've even been thinking a lot lately about comic binding (http://marvelmasterworksfansite.yuku.com/topic/8900/Comic-book-binding-FAQ#.T7JSz-iwzog). I've looked at some local companies that might be able to help, but would have to consider it against quotes. Anyone else looked at this?

[Gutsman Heavy]

I just pirate singles and buy the trades i like.

[Paulbot]

Why not just get the trade and not support pirates? It's called waiting for the trade for a reason.

Back to the question I asked. Anyone looked at binding for the comics they own?

[loophole]

Why not just get the trade and not support pirates? It's called waiting for the trade for a reason.

Back to the question I asked. Anyone looked at binding for the comics they own?

you cant expect gutsman to wait.

as for binding comics this is the first ive heard of it, looks like a good idea but i dont think i could bring myself to do that to my precious comics

[Gutsman Heavy]

you cant expect gutsman to wait.

This.

And I'd pay for digital comics if i could use them with my preferred reader, but i can't so I won't.

Same goes for tv shows.

[Paulbot]

as for binding comics this is the first ive heard of it, looks like a good idea but i dont think i could bring myself to do that to my precious comics

I recall when I was very young my library having some bound issues of the Incredible Hulk (but you couldn't borrow it).

I stumbled across that link a little while ago and liked the idea for the books that haven't been reprinted.

My individual (nonTF) comics look to be down to just over one long box. Primarily Uncanny X-Men (and Classic X-Men) and (adjectiveless) X-Men, with X-Treme X-Men, Age of Apocalypse, Claremont's Fantastic Four Run, about 10 each of X-Factor, New Mutants, X-Force, Generation X, TMNT adventures, and a few other random books.

Looks like a much more manageable and focused collection now. :)

[gantz]

Hey Paubot, what are you thoughts on Marvel now having the front and back covers now printed on the same paper as the interior pages?

Such a bad move, I will be collecting trades from now on, also, like you, because I dont and wont really revisit single issues and am likely to read 'em again!

I guess Marvel are pushing for the digital age. I was flicking through my gf's AvX issues, and seeing that 'AR' augmented reality symbol on almost every friggin' page WTF?!

[Paulbot]

For Marvel's books I made the switch to TPBs back around 2003/4 so I haven't seen that but I've read about. It was about then that everything Marvel produced appeared was been collected and it's only been the odd issue I've bought since then.

[gantz]

AvX is just poorly written and that is truly depressing for an event that is crucial to tie up loose ends, provide some kind of resolution for the past 4-5 years etc.

It seems the artist and writers just have no passion about it what so ever - with JRJR phoned in art, comments like Hickmans 'yeah last time we saw Hope, she was running out of an electronics store, but now she has jet plane, and Im not sure what issue, if at all, that got covered in, it keeps getting bigger and bigger and only the editors can keep track of it all.'

[Hursticon]

I'm probably going to offend a number of people with this :p, but I picked this up a little over a month ago for $20 at Big W:

5579

Spider-man is my favourite Super Hero :D:cool:, but I'm ashamed to say that most of my knowledge of him comes from the 90s Cartoon show :o; I'd very much like to start reading some actual comics and have been recommended the "Maximum Carnage" Arc thanks to Bartrim ;):), but sadly and annoyingly I've got an ever increasing list of Books that I own but have yet to read and fear that any Spider-man reading would likely be a long ways off. :(

[liegeprime]

hmmm can't recall if I ever posted any comics here but anyways...

a few years ago I was lucky enough to find this limited edition one shot comics with signatures from the creative theme at Kings Comics in the city. I have previously read this from a copy of my friend and really had a blast and a lot of laughs reading it but since it was a one shot out of production comics I didn't pursue getting it - even tif there was ebay - I thought, naaah , not a priority.

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but, a few weeks ago I saw 2 more alternate covers of the same 1 shot comics in my local PZ (no sigs this time) so I was uuming and ahhing if I should get it since I wanted to give it a copy to my friend who is massive comics collector back in Philippines - he's read my copy and really enjoyed it while he was visiting here. Didint get it til like a wekk ago when I thought - it would be a nice present since he did say he wants one but since it was out of prod already and he doesnt like ebay so since there was 2 more at PZ I thought what luck - coz I want an extra copy so I can keep the signed one pristine.

so here we are now

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I'm keeping the one in the right :D

[Paulbot]

AvX is just poorly written and that is truly depressing for an event that is crucial to tie up loose ends, provide some kind of resolution for the past 4-5 years etc.

It seems the artist and writers just have no passion about it what so ever - with JRJR phoned in art, comments like Hickmans 'yeah last time we saw Hope, she was running out of an electronics store, but now she has jet plane, and Im not sure what issue, if at all, that got covered in, it keeps getting bigger and bigger and only the editors can keep track of it all.'

The X-Men have managed to sit out most of the big Marvel crossovers (except for the odd tie-in miniseries) but obviously not this one. I'm not hearing much good about the main story, although some of the tie-ins are okay, just a mess of continuity.

It annoys me that this new status quo change comes just a year after the last one (Schism). I'm generally sick of Marvel's yearly events though.


I'm probably going to offend a number of people with this :p, but I picked this up a little over a month ago for $20 at Big W:

5579

Spider-man is my favourite Super Hero :D:cool:, but I'm ashamed to say that most of my knowledge of him comes from the 90s Cartoon show :o; I'd very much like to start reading some actual comics and have been recommended the "Maximum Carnage" Arc thanks to Bartrim ;):), but sadly and annoyingly I've got an ever increasing list of Books that I own but have yet to read and fear that any Spider-man reading would likely be a long ways off. :(

I saw that book the other day and thought it looked pretty good. I was trying to think of what Spider-Man's stories to recommend. I liked the recent "Spider-Island" story (so much so I'm using a pic from it as my facebook photo at the moment), and apparently Amazing Spider-Man's been quite good since Dan Slott took over as sole author.

I do recommend the original Ultimate Spider-Man series. I didn't like the ending (tied into a big dumb Ultimate Universe crossover) but it was a book I always looked forward to getting the next trade of.

[loophole]

I am a fan of the spidey run that Joe Michael Straczynski (JMS) did.

Spider-Island was pretty cool and it has gotten alot better since Dan Slott took over even got to meet him and sign one of my comics :D

[Hursticon]

I saw that book the other day and thought it looked pretty good. I was trying to think of what Spider-Man's stories to recommend. I liked the recent "Spider-Island" story (so much so I'm using a pic from it as my facebook photo at the moment), and apparently Amazing Spider-Man's been quite good since Dan Slott took over as sole author.

I do recommend the original Ultimate Spider-Man series. I didn't like the ending (tied into a big dumb Ultimate Universe crossover) but it was a book I always looked forward to getting the next trade of.


I am a fan of the spidey run that Joe Michael Straczynski (JMS) did.

Spider-Island was pretty cool and it has gotten alot better since Dan Slott took over even got to meet him and sign one of my comics :D

Many thanks guys for your suggestions, as you're both people who know their stuff rather well to my understanding. ;):cool:
So the trades I should be looking to add to my short-list are:

Maximum Carnage
Spider-Island
(Original) Ultimate Spider-man


@Loophole: What would you recommend specifically from Joe Michael Straczynski (JMS) dude? :)

[gantz]

Spiderman - The Other was marvelous! They retconned it, but it was the most brutal, horrifying deeply moving Spiderman comic I've ever read.

Or you could just check out Clone Saga :D

That was sarcasm.... People have therapy to forget that.

[Hursticon]

Spiderman - The Other was marvelous! They retconned it, but it was the most brutal, horrifying deeply moving Spiderman comic I've ever read.

Or you could just check out Clone Saga :D

That was sarcasm.... People have therapy to forget that.

"The Other", righto I'll add that to the list :cool:, is it the "Clone Saga" where Ben Reily is introduced? :o
(I actually really dig Ben's redesign of the Spidey suit - subtle but noticeable :))

[loophole]

oh yeah "the other" that was pretty good good especially the lead up to it with Morlun there is this one panel that will always stand out in my mind and is slightly cringe worthy at the same time great stuff!!

[loophole]

@Loophole: What would you recommend specifically from Joe Michael Straczynski (JMS) dude? :)

all of his amazing spiderman work!! more so the later stuff where Ezekiel was introduced and the Civil War period. I have always been a fan of Babylon 5 which is a great show, i also hear that his run on Thor was quite good and hopefully i'll get around to reading it one day

[Gutsman Heavy]

Don't overlook the new ultimate spidey, it's awesome.

[loophole]

Don't overlook the new ultimate spidey, it's awesome.

i just finished reading the death of spiderman trade. I dont know if I could accept the new spidey hes just not peter parker

[Paulbot]

I don't get the "invisibility power" of the new Ultimate Spider-Man.

Hursticon, as much as I love Ultimate Spider-Man it's not "the real" Spider-Man, but that does make it a much more self-contained story than the 50 years of the real Spider-Man.

I was looking at trades at the comic store. The Marvel Knights Spider-Man by Mark Millar is not bad, a self-contained story (but I didn't much care for the art).

Loophole do you include "Sins Past" in the good of J. Michael Straczynski's run? That was pretty controversial.

[Gutsman Heavy]

i just finished reading the death of spiderman trade. I dont know if I could accept the new spidey hes just not peter parker

That's a selling point to me, never liked parker, dunno why, just never did.

[loophole]

Loophole do you include "Sins Past" in the good of J. Michael Straczynski's run? That was pretty controversial.

I found it interesting, it also gave Norman Osborn a bigger dont F&*% with me as he is evil bast&*# reputation. I think some fans didnt like that Gwens innocence was taken away, i just wished that they developed the new characters more they could of taken them in very interesting directions but they sort of got forgotten about.

[Paulbot]

My latest big comic purchases: X-Men Claremont/Lee Omnibus Vol 1 & 2 and Fatal Attractions Omnibus. (I blame STL for convincing me to upsize).

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Collecting the era where I started reading X-Men (not a coincidence that it was just after Transformers finished). Vol 1 wasn't really necessary since that was before I started, but I thought may as well have the pair.

Just need the Bishop and Wedding books coming later this year to complete my shelf. (Shame the Wedding book is a trade paperback not an oversized hardcover though.)

[Cat]

I have all of those, and all the other X-Men related OHCs/omni's they've put out.

I was disappointed that Bloodties was an MPC instead. Puts it out of place than all the other ones.

You going to get (or maybe you already have) the two that circle around those omni/OHCs you just showed?

X-Tinction Agenda and X-Cutioner's Song? (Bloodties is kinda optional, as it's straight after Fatal Attractions)

I actually got a lot of this stuff bound a few years ago.

Out of the 3 volumes I made, 2 are now pretty much obsolete, and replaced by the new ones. Ah well. I'd always hoped for official nice editions like this.

The third was adjectiveless 27-53 (pre-Onslaught, maybe 50), so it hasn't been neutered yet. I'd love to though, nicer paper for most.

[Paulbot]

Yes I got X-Cutioner's Song a few weeks ago, which led me to buying these.

The quality is really nice, but I do wish they'd used the opportunity to fix some of the colour mistakse from the originals.

I am deliberating on X-Tinction Agenda. The first trade I ever purchased was X-Tinction Agenda back in 199 or 94 or so so I already have it collected. And it was just reprinted in full (without subplot pages removed and in greyscale) in Essential X-Men #10 too.

I wouldn't have any doubt if it wasn't for the art. Jim Lee's issues are wonderful, and Rob Liefeld's are okay, but Jon Bogdanove's X-Factor issues are awful and not helped by having flat colouring and a style so out of place with the "Image" look.

I never read the Avengers & West Cost chapters of Bloodties so that's low on my list.

Going to PM you about the binding.

[Cat]

Yes I got X-Cutioner's Song a few weeks ago, which led me to buying these.

The quality is really nice, but I do wish they'd used the opportunity to fix some of the colour mistakse from the originals.

I am deliberating on X-Tinction Agenda. The first trade I ever purchased was X-Tinction Agenda back in 199 or 94 or so so I already have it collected. And it was just reprinted in full (without subplot pages removed and in greyscale) in Essential X-Men #10 too.

I wouldn't have any doubt if it wasn't for the art. Jim Lee's issues are wonderful, and Rob Liefeld's are okay, but Jon Bogdanove's X-Factor issues are awful and not helped by having flat colouring and a style so out of place with the "Image" look.

I never read the Avengers & West Cost chapters of Bloodties so that's low on my list.

Going to PM you about the binding.

Yep, I have that same X-Tinction trade. (I have all the old ones, plus the issues mostly, so it's nice to update them with these beautiful OHC's).

I was so happy with the OHC. Everything looks beautiful, it's nice and over-sized. I didn't feel I'd doubled up. YMMV, of course.

[Cat]

Seeing I mentioned my custom volumes, I'd figure I'd share the pics I took of them when they first arrived, in case anyone's curious.

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[Paulbot]

Melbourne comic fans, I'm selling over 500 of my comics. If you're interested in looking through the list let me know and I'll PM you a link.

</Shameless plug> :o

[Tober]

So playing through Batman: Arkham City, when it comes to the Demon Trial it's stated "Only one man has passed this ordeal". Is it known who it is referring to? I assume it's not actually Ra's... :confused:

[swoop]

Melbourne comic fans, I'm selling over 500 of my comics. If you're interested in looking through the list let me know and I'll PM you a link.

</Shameless plug> :o

I'll have a look at what you have for sale

[Paulbot]

So playing through Batman: Arkham City, when it comes to the Demon Trial it's stated "Only one man has passed this ordeal". Is it known who it is referring to? I assume it's not actually Ra's... :confused:

I figured it meant Ra's, for Batman to do it to meant he was an equal adversary. (I hated that part of the game though :o) Not sure who else it could be.


I'll have a look at what you have for sale

The link's over here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=11705) now.

[Tober]

I figured it meant Ra's, for Batman to do it to meant he was an equal adversary. (I hated that part of the game though :o) Not sure who else it could be.

Okay, thanks. :)

Steer clear of the Advanced Augmented Reality training then, much worse than the Demon Trials... :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Paulbot]

Okay, thanks. :)

Steer clear of the Advanced Augmented Reality training then, much worse than the Demon Trials... :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Yep. The flying moves for some of the Riddler trophies were hard too, but doable, but had to give up on the advanced training. I think there were two of those I just couldn't do. The one through the tunnel to the steel works for sure, and I think one on the other side of the city.

[Sharky]

Has anyone been reading the AvX stuff at all?? What do u think of it..

I am finding it a real bore to read through not to mention it jumps all over the place. I don't want to buy every issue of marvel to enjoy the story. But i think that is what u need to do.. At this moment I am hoping Frank Castle rides in and puts a few people down to finish the story....

There was a good couple of parts where spidey had a chance to shine tho...

[Paulbot]

I had a long wait to read AvX. I ordered the hardcover back in April to get 33% off, and it's now arrived. I was following the story through reviews and previews and bought issue 12 to see what the conclusion would be without spoilers.

The hardcover is a nice package and flicking through I do like the bright artwork but I don't have a lot of faith in the story. It's also a nice touch that it comes with a code to download the book via Comixology.

I like that they left the extra "Vs" series as a backup rather than trying to put those issues in the middle of the main 12 parter. There's another "companion" hardcover for all the crossovers but I don't feel the need to get that.

Overall, I'm more interested in the Now series. I like the new status quo for the X-Men's Extinction Team. Schism seemed really forced and I didn't like it, but this outcome is good just took a bit too long to get to. The "All New X-Men" series looks good too. I'm currently in no rush to read the Wolverine/Uncanny series between Schism and AvsX, and happy to jump back in with this NOW relaunch.

[gantz]

Where is a good place to buy Trades online?

[Paulbot]

I've been buying all my trades from Bookdepository for the last two-three years.

[Paulbot]

I'm seeing lots of good comments about the new series Saga. Anyone reading it?

I'm also hearing lots of great things about Hawkeye as well and am probably going to buy the first trade due out in a couple of months.

I've been reading All New X-Men and the first story arc just finished (they rushed out the five issues over a few weeks) and overall I like the series so far. Was a bit concerned about what Bendis would be like on the X-books but so far I like it, a few minor issues aside.

[Mechbiter]

I read the first 3 issues of Saga... found it to weird for my tastes but I can see why people like it. I'm a big fan of the writer but the world/setting/weirdness didn't work for me.

Hawkeye has been pretty good if you can get past the almost retro style of art. I'd say picking up the first trade is a good idea... you'll either love it or just think it's ok.

All New X-Men has been better than I expected... was a bit worried about Bendis but I've enjoyed the crap out of it so far.

[Sharky]

Has anyone been reading the marvel NOW! "not a reboot but a reboot" stuff??

out of most of the titles, (sorry i just cant get into X-titles anymore and havent read many of them) Thor: God of Thunder has impressed me the most.

Thunderbolts i also enjoy, something about the team is just brilliant, although i would like to see frank shoot wade on a regular basis...you know just because...Flash "Venom" Thompson seems to be the odd one out a little compared to the rest of the line up

Iron man is so so but 5 issues in the space of 2 months made it loose some appeal,

avengers i really didnt think it needed changing but for the time beong is so/so and that is all of them out so far

Superior Spider-Man.........anyone read this.... i mean first encounter spidey has with Dr Strange and it should all be over... i like spidey but why do they need to keep dishing him crap stories.....

Deadpool....Sucks... sorry DP but your old book was much more entertaining then the current drivel your dishing out and then you release Deadpool: Killistrated

What is everyone (if anyone) else think???

[Paulbot]

I was interested in checking out Uncanny Avengers, but a mind control story straight away has me less interested. Plus it seems to ignore all the work put into Rogue over the past few years in X-Men Legacy.

FF looks quite fun but otherwise I'm not venturing too far from my X-Men corner at the moment.

Re: your comment about Doctor Strange, the Superior Spider-Man has already come across one of the most powerful telepaths in the world and bluffed his way out of it. I liked this comment on the ridiculousness of it in another blog:


But no, in a world that was invaded by shape shifters a few days ago Marvel time, the cagey guy acting out of character can totally talk members of the most possessed sueprteam in the world into taking his increasingly agitated word for it that he’s legit.

[Sharky]

Re: your comment about Doctor Strange, the Superior Spider-Man has already come across one of the most powerful telepaths in the world and bluffed his way out of it. I liked this comment on the ridiculousness of it in another blog:

Yeah but then dr strange doesn't read minds he should be able to pick up the essence of Peter Parker or "his ghost" that is shadowing Otto Parker as a disturbance in the astral force.......mystical detection. I mean that is what he whole last story arc of new avengers was.....

On a side not I am looking forward to guardians of the galaxy starting up again.

[Sharky]

From the last Issue of Iron Man (#6)

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[XMan]

Hey guys,

Just read the 1st 4 issues of Wolverine & The X-Men and I thought it was great!

It has a sense of humour as well some great action, and I enjoyed how the the first day of class was contained in 3 issues. I've read some X-Force so aware of 'Genesis' and Warren/Angel, and like how it weaves in those elements.

I saw a preview for the 'Battle of the Atom' beginning with issue 36 (though I'm so far off from that) and other titles which looks amazing, I love X-Men future/past story lines, gotta catch up quick.

Also got the 1st 6 issues of Avengers by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena, so far so good, awesome new roster for the team too!

[Gouki]

X-Men #1 was released today. You know, the all-female team. Well it's great. Possibly X-Book of the year if subsequent issues can keep this up.

[Paulbot]

I'm curious about this new book. The reviews have been good and mention things I like, and Rogue (one of my favourites) looks better treated here than in Uncanny Avengers. The previous "Unadjective" book wasn't very good. I guess "All Women team" is a more unique angle than "X-Men team up" like the book used to be, but it also seems a bit forced. There are too many X-Men team books at the moment though (and Avengers too) and too much is meaningless. I've loved X-Men for years but I skip a lot of the content now because there's just too much that's not good.

[XMan]

The All New X-Men has been great so far, I highly recommend it! Waiting on the the first trade of Uncanny X-Men, but from what I've seen it looks great too!

Recently ordered from Book Depot the HC Age of Apocalypse Collection, I only ever read an issue here or there as I was too young to know what was actually going on haha so looking forward to it :)

[Paulbot]

AOA was a great event back in the day and still my favourite X-Men X-over. And that's a huge omnibus. I'm tempted to buy it but I have all the issues (and the AOA trades too) so I don't really need it.

I liked the first five issues of "All New". It's a great looking book.

[XMan]

All New X-men Vol. 2 is now out, havent got it myself yet though.

And AOA has shown up yet :( so currently reading both X-men and Uncanny leading up to Messiah Complex, so Supernovas, Blinded by the Light for X-men, and The Rise and Fall of the Shi-ar Empire and eXtremists for Uncanny.

Loved these when they first came out and enjoying them again :)

[XMan]

Ooo the new Uncanny X-Men HC came out today, first 5 issues. Picked mine up this morning.

Where is a good place to get X-Men trades? I wanna get all the Xtreme X-Men amongst others I can't find in Canberra.

[Cat]

Some of the Xtreme trades may be tricky to find (assuming you mean the original book).

The first two tpbs are solid material, really enjoyable.

After that though, it's a mess. The purpose of the book is forgotten thanks to a change in editorial mandate (diaries, what diaries?), the art suffers as Larocca was moved onto Namor (Namor!?), and the new characters just failed to engage (Slipstream and Lifeguard are just lame).

Those first two tpbs are solid though. Really enjoyable.

[XMan]

Yeah the original, not the new with Dazzler one that was recently cancelled with the 11 evil Xaviers :confused:

I'm a bit of a completest, so I'll prob wanna get all of them, but I understand the reasons it fell apart after the first 8 or so issues, editorial inteference, Grant Morisson's New X-Men and the so called for Marvel to want to re-vamp after re-vamp or something.

Always felt Larroca's art was fantastic compared to his later Uncanny run, up until Invincible Iron Man.

[Paulbot]

I prefer the first three volumes to the later ones.

The hardest volume to find is number 4, which reprinted the Mekanix (Kitty goes to college) limited series. I've been trying to find a copy to replace my single issues but cant find one under $50 in the last year.

Theres often a complete set of trades listed on eBay (it's been relisted and unsold several times) that might be worth having a search for if you are after all the volumes.

[Cat]

I can check to see which later volumes I still have.

The later ones do nothing for me, so they may as well be enjoyed by someone else.

And I've always got the single issues if I got really desperate to reread that stuff.

[Paulbot]

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Sailor Moon vol 12 arrived today, completing the main storyline in the latest english translation.

Just two more short story volumes to go now to be absolutely complete.

These are great quality and much nicer than the Mixx versions, and a bit more accurate too with the naming.

I've never read all of StarS (or seen the Anime) so I need to start a complete reread someday soon.

[snaketales]

wow... just read Marvel's going to reprint Miracleman AND publish the uncompleted Silver Age storyline.... never thought I'd see the day


Wonder if I should sell the original issues now?

[Tober]

Image Comics (http://www.imagecomics.com/) has 50% off their digital comics until Monday.

[Sky Shadow]

Wolverine and the X-Men #41 is a thing of beauty.

I just felt that needed to be said. Also, Death's Head has his own comic today for the first time in so long, and it's drawn by Nick Roche. So it's a good week to head down to the comic shop.

[Sharky]

Wolverine and the X-Men #41 is a thing of beauty.

I just felt that needed to be said. Also, Death's Head has his own comic today for the first time in so long, and it's drawn by Nick Roche. So it's a good week to head down to the comic shop.

And a good read too I want more deaths head.. Revolutionary War has been a good read all over.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I used to collect X-Men comics back in the day (and foolishly gave them all away) and I still pick up the odd 'The Tick' comic as, well, The Tick freaking rocks - SPOON!!!

I dont really buy non-TF comics since my TF obession takes up so much of my spare dosh, so I've been reading Deadpool comics people have uploaded. Some beautiful story arcs! Deadpool trapsing through the multiverse collecting other Deadpools, Deadpool vs The Hulk, Deadpool vs The Zombie Marvel Universe etc.

My favorite has to be 'Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe" where he realises they are all in a comic, there is no point to life and sets about killing every single character. Blows up the X-Men, tortures Professor X to death, shoots Spiderman through the skull, crushes Thor to death by enlarging his hammer with tech he stole from from Dr Pym (who he then killed :D) and so on.


Now Deadpool and The Tick together would = FUNNIEST COMIC EVER!!

[Paulbot]

a little off topic but Paul are you reading superman/batman comic ,art by Jae lee? is it any good?

I'm not a DC buyer, but I read the books the library gets in. That said I've barely read anything New-52. So I can't comment. But someone else might?