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Post by Trevor on May 3, 2022 6:09:58 GMT -5
No new slate today as I figure out the last few days of this thing. Get ready for groups of Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Modern creators, each with the wildcard option so that everyone can reveal and comment on their entire ten as we wrap this thing up. Volunteers to write up a slate or make suggestions always welcome.
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Post by Trevor on May 2, 2022 6:46:39 GMT -5
Day Thirty-Five Choices
Ok, we’re in the home stretch of this experiment everyone, basically one week left. Day 42 is the end. So get any ideas to me asap. Today is the first of two Manga Mondays. Big thanks to @dizzy D for the good parts of the below write-ups, and I apologize to him if my added commentary if off base.
Osamu Tezuka: The godfather of manga. Astroboy is probably his most popular creation, but he produced many very different works in his life, like Letter to Adolf, Buddha and Black Jack. The cartoon of his creation Kimba the White Lion is a favorite of mine, and I still think that they should have sued Disney over stealing it for The Lion King.
Kentaro Miura: Where Tezuka has done many different works, Miura is mostly known for one title only, Berserk, the very dark medieval fantasy manga that has inspired many works. His artwork was heavily detailed and draws from both modern as medieval influences. Died way too young at only 54, last year.
Junji Ito: Another mangaka known for his dark and disturbing works is Junji Ito, one of the foremost horror artists in Japan. Though his most famous works are dark and disturbing, often centering on the corruption of the human body and mind, he also has short stories that are more absurdist in tone as well as an semi-autobiographical story about his housecats.
Akira Toriyama: Going for more lighter fare: Akira Toriyama is best known for the fighting manga Dragonball, though this work started out as a comedy like most of his works. He's also been the designer on many video games, Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest being the most famous of them.
Eiichiro Oda: With nearly 500 million copies sold of his tour-de-force, the pirate manga One Piece, Eiichiro Oda is one of the best-selling authors ever. Running weekly for nearly 25 years and still ongoing, One Piece is a massive undertaking (Oda has said it is going to end in 2025, but that remains to be seen).
Naoko Takeuchi: Creator of Sailor Moon, establishing a genre in itself, but she created many other works as well (though Sailor Moon is one of the few long-running works that she completed).
Rumiko Takahashi: (Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha and many others) Eisner Hall of Fame member and probably the most successful female comic artist in the world.
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Post by Trevor on May 2, 2022 5:50:53 GMT -5
Day Thirty-Four Response and Wrap—Up
Good sir, you have shamed me with listing multiple creators of which I’ve never heard. And here I thought I was becoming well-rounded and somewhat eclectic.
I’m aware of Lynda and have been needing to check out her work someday. Have probably heard of DeForge and know that the rare times I blind read something from Drawn & Quarterly I usually love it, so should get on that with his work.
The samples I’ve seen of Bilquis Evelyn’s work are gorgeous. I have at least two series from her in my to read piles, looking forward to reading that new Supergirl series now that it’s finished.
I love love love the Scott Pilgrim film, but couldn’t get into the comic the one time I tried. But I’m sure I’ll try again.
Not a big fan of Larsen but respect his persistence and like his art.
Matias’ art looks great, but pretty sure I don’t own anything by him yet.
My list remains at 9. Frank Miller Jack Kirby Carl Barks Alan Moore Mike Mignola Jeff Lemire Bernie Wrightson Matt Wagner Will Eisner
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Post by Trevor on May 1, 2022 5:26:41 GMT -5
Day Thirty-Four Choices
I'm excited and nervous as a stand-in for the Real Talk Top 10 project. Today I would like to offer you a selection of creators where the connecting theme is the intersection of politics and comics. Creators’ whose comics have resulted in political ‘disappearances,’ where ethnic or gender representation was the marked contrast to the mainstream, comics about menstruation, comics that normalize oppressed identities; these are comics that, due to their very existence, provide relevant social criticism and offer us all the opportunity to be better people.
Who wants to claim Alberto Breccia, Lynda Barry, Julie Doucet, or Michael DeForge in their personal Top 10?
Additionally - some housekeeping for names mentioned but I'm not sure were offered yet (sorry if I messed this up, it's a lot to scroll through) - this is your opportunity to claim spots on your list for Bilquis Evely, Brian Lee O’Malley, Erik Larsen, or Matias Bergara.
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Post by Trevor on May 1, 2022 5:24:15 GMT -5
Day Thirty-Three Response and Wrap—Up
I was only a big mutant fan for a brief period around the time of The New Mutants debut, so haven't read many Paul Smith books. I do really like his art though; he was a nice fill-in for The Dude on Nexus.
Adam Hughes has been a favorite since Maze Agency, a series I really need to get serious about filling my holes and (partly re-) reading. Loved his Ghost, that Star Trek graphic novel, and obviously his covers over the years. Still need to read a couple of his series like the Superman Gen 13 crossover and that Before Watchmen book. He’d be in my artist only list.
Jeffrey Scott Campbell is someone I've somehow avoided over the decades. His art looks nice, but I don't think I've read anything where he did more than the cover or a pin-up.
Peter David is near the top of my writers list, maybe even number two. Love his runs on Star Trek, Phantom, Hulk, Supergirl, and Spider-Man 2099. And expect to love X-Factor, Soulsearchers and Company, and any others once I get around to them. Have loved his novels and his columns for CBG. Hmmm, I just might have to add him to my list.
Steve Englehart was never a favorite, but I've read and enjoyed a lot of his books over the decades. I vaguely recall really liking The Strangers over at Malibu’s Ultraverse.
My list remains at 9. Frank Miller Jack Kirby Carl Barks Alan Moore Mike Mignola Jeff Lemire Bernie Wrightson Matt Wagner Will Eisner
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Post by Trevor on Apr 30, 2022 11:47:57 GMT -5
Would love a volunteer or two to put together a manga theme day. I’m not versed at all in Japanese comics, and plan to do nothing more than throw out a couple names and make it another wildcard day. So if one or more of you want to help give manga it’s due and come up with a nomination slate/post, please PM me.
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Post by Trevor on Apr 30, 2022 8:55:54 GMT -5
Just found out about the new horror comic series from Image Comics from the comic shop Slumber. its about these two cops that go up against this dream demon monster. Sort of like Freddy Krueger a little bit I really enjoyed the first issue and added it to my pull.
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Post by Trevor on Apr 30, 2022 5:55:44 GMT -5
Day Thirty-Three Choices
Speaking of X-Men one of my nominees today had some mutant cred for sure in a mix of a group. I'm also going to see if anyone likes some people that I usually view now more as commission people than comic artists.
Today I want to to know if Paul Smith, Adam Hughes, or Jeff Scott Campbell are in your top 10.
For the writers out there let's also throw in Peter David and Steve Engelhart.
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Post by Trevor on Apr 30, 2022 5:46:29 GMT -5
Day Thirty-Two Response and Wrap—Up
Still need to read some Emily Carroll, webtoons are largely a blind spot. Update! Ordered one of her books, Through the Woods, and started it last night. Gorgeous and hauntingly gothic stories, I’m in for whatever she does next.
Love me some Alex Toth. The cartoons he designed were foundational to my youth, and they were given new life with the often brilliant shows of Adult Swim. I love the comics work of his that I've found, but most of it was before my time. So as much as I love his work, it's mostly animation for me, I'm just too young and too broke to have enough of his comic book work to make him ‘eligible’ for my top ten there.
I'm ashamed at how little of Harvey Kurtzman’s work I've read. I’ve heard him referred to as the Orson Welles of comics, and while I'm slowly watching and loving Welles’ work, I still need to read most of Kurtzman’s.
I started Charles Burns’ Black Hole and loved it, but got distracted and it’s buried somewhere near my bed.
I like Aparo’s art a lot, but as I age I lean towards more stylized or unique artists.
I stand at 9. Frank Miller Jack Kirby Carl Barks Alan Moore Mike Mignola Jeff Lemire Bernie Wrightson Matt Wagner Will Eisner
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Post by Trevor on Apr 29, 2022 19:18:57 GMT -5
I’ve probably told this story before, but about 10 years ago I found out almost last minute that Neal was going to be at my local shop. I haven’t been to any cons of significance and have only met a few creators. But at that time I considered him one of my favorite three artists, and arranged to get off work early and go.
I planned to just get the one free signing and then maybe buy a print or possibly a sketch depending on how it went. I debated what book to bring, and decided on the Deadman deluxe hardcover.
It was a decent turnout, but many people just came and went quickly, while a couple of us were able to just sorta hang out next to his table and listen to his stories and chat with him a bit. During this time I heard that he inked my favorite cover of all-time, Micronauts #7. I scrambled home and found it, and brought my wife back with me to get it signed.
Decided to get a sketch, and as he was multi-tasking, had what might have been a full hour standing next to him hearing more stories, and asking questions. Another big Micronauts fan was there, and he, Neal, and I had an extended conversation about the rights between Marvel and Hasbro.
In perhaps the most surreal couple minutes of my life, Neal Adams sang us a little ditty he created on the spot about how Hasbro’s Marty Abrams was such a jerk.
He had his faults, but between his wonderful art, hand in creating many DC characters, and work on creator’s rights he is Comic Book Hall of Fame first ballot. And for me, I’ll never forget that odd and wonderful couple hours I had next to him and his family.
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Post by Trevor on Apr 29, 2022 8:03:25 GMT -5
Day Thirty-Two Choices
Okay guys today I wanted to comic with a mixture of flavor even tho I kind of fear what’s left in lists is more vanilla but today I want to know if Emily Carroll, Alex Toth, Harvey Kurtzman, or Charles Burns are on your list.
I also am targeting a couple of people and wondering if Jim Aparo makes your list?
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Post by Trevor on Apr 29, 2022 8:01:50 GMT -5
Day Thirty-One Response and Wrap—Up
Reminder that guest posters are welcomed, so please PM me if you have an idea for a slate one day.
I have sampled pretty much every Matt Fraction series and enjoyed them all enough to put them on the finish someday queue. I’ve only finished one or two of his runs though, so can’t put him high on a list yet. Fwiw, I like his wife’s writing too, Kelly Sue DeConnick.
Jason Aaron is probably one of my favorite current writers, but a victim of my usual problem, most of his runs are still in my queue to finish. Southern Bastards and Weird World and a few one-offs are all I’ve finished I think. Really want to start his Thor run soon.
Haven’t read any of Joe Hill’s novels yet, but his comics have all been good so far. Loved The Wraith and Basketful of Heads, and Locke & Key so far.
Love the documentary on Crumb but haven’t read much of his work yet. And Urusawa is a total blind spot that it looks like I should correct soon.
My list remains at 9. Frank Miller Jack Kirby Carl Barks Alan Moore Mike Mignola Jeff Lemire Bernie Wrightson Matt Wagner Will Eisner
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Post by Trevor on Apr 28, 2022 9:46:18 GMT -5
Day Thirty-One Choices
I’m going back to cleanup names from a certain era of comics and ask you if Matt Fraction, Jason Aaron, or Joe Hill are in your top 10.
And I’m gonna see if a couple of random wildcards are lurking and ask if you have R Crumb saved for a spot or if you have good taste and are a true 20th century boy and ride for Naoki Urusawa.
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Post by Trevor on Apr 28, 2022 9:41:47 GMT -5
Day Thirty Response and Wrap—Up
There are a lot of great artists in that list, and some excellent artists known primarily for their inking in the industry. I’ll admit that I’ve never been an “art guy” and am especially bad at identifying inkers from their work.
I loved the Swanderson team, so Murphy Anderson is a favorite, along with Alfredo Alcala and Jerry Ordway.
But I stay at 90%. Frank Miller Jack Kirby Carl Barks Alan Moore Mike Mignola Jeff Lemire Bernie Wrightson Matt Wagner Will Eisner
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Post by Trevor on Apr 26, 2022 15:35:05 GMT -5
We’re done with strips. So you cheaters with two lists can go ahead and fill in your ten, with some commentary on your additions please. Convince us!
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