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Post by DubipR on Jun 19, 2014 8:13:01 GMT -5
I flipped through the new issue at the LCS today and it did look really nice. Marvel has really surprised me with the quality of those Marvel Now!!! B and C lister character books. Though the latest issue of Black Widow was a bit disappointing. But Elektra, Moon Knight, Ms Marvel and She-Hulk have been really great and I hope BW will pick up again, too. Agreed. I'm enjoying this little surge of creative teams on this second and third stringers. I'm enjoying Black Widow, but I do agree this issue was a bit of a let down, but that's typical coming off an arc. I'd love to have Marvel to a slightly oversized hardcover of Elektra, just to showcase the artwork....stunning.
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Post by Dizzy D on Jun 19, 2014 9:40:05 GMT -5
I flipped through the new issue at the LCS today and it did look really nice. Marvel has really surprised me with the quality of those Marvel Now!!! B and C lister character books. Though the latest issue of Black Widow was a bit disappointing. But Elektra, Moon Knight, Ms Marvel and She-Hulk have been really great and I hope BW will pick up again, too. Agreed, I'm also really liking the new Ghost Rider and Silver Surfer. Didn't like Iron Fist, but it has its own style. Looking forward to Rocket Raccoon and Storm. |
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Post by Jesse on Jun 20, 2014 17:51:24 GMT -5
Some thoughts on recent books from the last couple of weeks: 1) Checked out Trees and The Wicked + The Divine from Image. Both books seem to have gotten glowing reviews, but I thought they were just OK. I liked the premise of Trees a lot more than the actual execution -- I didn't feel like they really introduced a main character for you to invest in. The Wicked + The Divine was interesting, if a little bit weird. I feel like I need another issue or two before I can decided whether I really like it or not. If you like the premise of Trees you might want to check out the Hugo Gernsback novel Ultimate World. The premise is nearly identical although the execution is different. 2) Really enjoying the creative team on Detective Comics. I'd say that the art is main selling point for the book -- but that art is really nice to look at, and definitely elevates the book overall. My favorite Batman artwork in the new 52. 3) Silver Surfer is a ton of fun. I'll admit that I haven't been a big Surfer fan in the past (I'm not big on the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe), but maybe that's why I'm able to enjoy this book. From what I've heard, this is a pretty different take on the Surfer, and one that might not sit well with a lot of traditionalists. After reading Silver Surfer #3 I'm convincing Dan Slott should be writing Doctor Who comics because that's essentially what this entire story arc has been. |
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Post by Spike-X on Jun 20, 2014 21:02:42 GMT -5
So, apparently this week's issue of Iron Man (#28) is the last one for a while, with IM going into a Original Sin tie-in mini with Hulk. Although I am a huge IM fan and have almost an entire run from the beginning (I'm only missing #'s 43 and 48), this might be it for me. Marvel's idea of "seasons" for books, like they were TV shows, doesn't really appeal to me; each new writer that comes onto the title has to put their stamp on it, even if it means completely ignoring what previous writers did. One of the biggest things I liked about Marvel was the continuity, but that has been obliterated because they're constantly trying to grab new fans who could care less about what happened before. Whereas I couldn't care less about continuity, as long as the stories are good. Continuity should be there to serve the story, not the other way around. |
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Post by Spike-X on Jun 20, 2014 21:03:44 GMT -5
3) Silver Surfer is a ton of fun. I'll admit that I haven't been a big Surfer fan in the past (I'm not big on the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe), but maybe that's why I'm able to enjoy this book. From what I've heard, this is a pretty different take on the Surfer, and one that might not sit well with a lot of traditionalists. I'm loving it. It's the best Doctor Who comic I've ever read. Edit: Coke to Ood. |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Jun 20, 2014 21:39:29 GMT -5
So, apparently this week's issue of Iron Man (#28) is the last one for a while, with IM going into a Original Sin tie-in mini with Hulk. Although I am a huge IM fan and have almost an entire run from the beginning (I'm only missing #'s 43 and 48), this might be it for me. Marvel's idea of "seasons" for books, like they were TV shows, doesn't really appeal to me; each new writer that comes onto the title has to put their stamp on it, even if it means completely ignoring what previous writers did. One of the biggest things I liked about Marvel was the continuity, but that has been obliterated because they're constantly trying to grab new fans who could care less about what happened before. Yeah, I'm pretty annoyed too. The 'Original Sins' story sounds terrible, and there's not else solicited yet... I'm wishfully thinking there's a big new creative team they're saving for San Diego. Also, I'm jealous of your entire run  , though I'm made some good progress so far this year  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2014 23:52:23 GMT -5
Gimmick time... Deadpool 34...to get this 3d Lenticular cover of Dancing Deadpool, you have to order 52 copies.  I usually don't give one arse about Deadpool but I like novelty crap like this so who knows... |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Jun 21, 2014 13:57:55 GMT -5
I don't really do gimmick covers or Deadpool, but it's hilarious that you buy 52 copies to get it. Take that DC with your silly cover gimmick-driven September events!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2014 5:33:21 GMT -5
Shopping list for the week of Wednesday June 25th...
big week this week...
Dark Horse
Conan the Avengers #3
King Conan the Conqueror #5
Dream Thief Escape #1
Dynamite
Flash Gordon #3
Solar #3
Turok #5
Image
Trees #2
Marvel
New Avengers Annual #1 (Doc Strange solo story by Barbiere of Five Ghosts)
Savage Hulk #1 (Alan Davis w/a)
Oni
Letter 44 #7
-M
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Post by DubipR on Jun 22, 2014 9:50:32 GMT -5
Shopping list for the week of Wednesday June 25th... DC Comics - All Star Western #32 - Harley Quinn #0 Director's Cut Image Comics - Stray Bullets: The Killers #4 Misc Comics - Dejah of Mars #2 |
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Post by Action Ace on Jun 22, 2014 13:06:15 GMT -5
I don't really do gimmick covers or Deadpool, but it's hilarious that you buy 52 copies to get it. Take that DC with your silly cover gimmick-driven September events! Disney would probably have to give me a free fully operational Death Star for me to purchase a Deadpool comic. The first thing I'd do with the Death Star is vaporize the Deadpool comic. |
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Post by Action Ace on Jun 22, 2014 13:14:45 GMT -5
This week's list
DARK HORSE
Star Wars: Rebel Heist #3
DC COMICS
Adventures of Superman #14
Aquaman #32
Batman '66 #12
Batman #32
Flash #32
Justice League #31
Sinestro #3
Superman #32 (this looks like a job for Geoff Johns!)
DYNAMITE
Flash Gordon #3
IDW
Godzilla: rulers of the Earth #13
IMAGE
Invincible #112
comics from five different publishers in a single week, that is rare for me
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Post by shaxper on Jun 23, 2014 9:28:19 GMT -5
Someone needs to explain the whole Deadpool thing to me. Last time I read a story with Deadpool in it, he was a soulless Rob Liefield creation. What happened since that time that he's now such a big deal?
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Post by impulse on Jun 23, 2014 9:53:19 GMT -5
Someone needs to explain the whole Deadpool thing to me. Last time I read a story with Deadpool in it, he was a soulless Rob Liefield creation. What happened since that time that he's now such a big deal? In short, better writers got ahold of him and changed him from a generic super-ninja type into a comedic, black humor sort of character. |
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Post by Dizzy D on Jun 23, 2014 10:01:28 GMT -5
Someone needs to explain the whole Deadpool thing to me. Last time I read a story with Deadpool in it, he was a soulless Rob Liefield creation. What happened since that time that he's now such a big deal? Mostly Joe Kelly happened (he's the only one that I figured managed to balance the comedy with actual character development), though a few other writers/artists managed to do interesting things with him as well. |
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, though I'm made some good progress so far this year 
