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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 23:26:19 GMT -5
I finished the last of the 4 volumes of BPRD The Plague of Frogs. Vol. 3 just squeezed in as a classic, wrapping up in 2007, but Vol. 4 is from 2008-2009. Grand epic wrap up to the Plague of Frogs story line. Guy Davis does some amazing work on this and John Arcudi's writing is top notch. I look forward to seeing what Hell on Earth brings.
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Post by Warmonger on Oct 20, 2017 18:21:22 GMT -5
Pretty much. Can't wait for the 2nd issue Wednesday.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2017 18:07:09 GMT -5
Read Superman: American Alien by Max Landis and 7 different artists-each issue is a standalone story focused on Clark Kent as he grows up and into the role of Superman. Checked it out from the library out of curiosity and really enjoyed it. It's a slightly different take on Clark/Superman and the relationships he has with other DC characters (not sur eif it refelcts Rebirth status quo or is an "Imaginary story" or what), but if felt genuine and a strong take on the character.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 24, 2017 18:26:40 GMT -5
I finished the last of the 4 volumes of BPRD The Plague of Frogs. Vol. 3 just squeezed in as a classic, wrapping up in 2007, but Vol. 4 is from 2008-2009. Grand epic wrap up to the Plague of Frogs story line. Guy Davis does some amazing work on this and John Arcudi's writing is top notch. I look forward to seeing what Hell on Earth brings. -M Hell on Earth isn't as cohesive as Plague of Frogs, but the scope is so big that it makes it a thing of wonder. And you're at a perfect place publication wise as the first Hell On Earth Omnibus is coming out this December and then a new one will come out like every four months until the cycle is fully collected. I love these hardcovers; I've read the singles all along but they read so much better in these huge portions. Read Superman: American Alien by Max Landis and 7 different artists-each issue is a standalone story focused on Clark Kent as he grows up and into the role of Superman. Checked it out from the library out of curiosity and really enjoyed it. It's a slightly different take on Clark/Superman and the relationships he has with other DC characters (not sur eif it refelcts Rebirth status quo or is an "Imaginary story" or what), but if felt genuine and a strong take on the character. -M It's definitely out of continuity, but I thought it was a fun take on his origin. |
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Post by bran on Oct 25, 2017 4:30:48 GMT -5
if you like Outlander or (Ernie Colón's masterpiece) Medusa Chain, or movies Alien/Prometheus buckle up and check this one out:  I just finished it, it's a 10. I'll add a minus for unnecessary alternative covers for issues 4 and 5. Two contain major spoilers and one is flat out misleading. Skip those if you can. Garth Ennis at the top of his game, story inspired by Prometheus (and probably inspired Alien Resurrection in turn). Unlike the movies it's tight (flawless, there are some ambiguous parts - by design), and with a wonderful love story right in the middle of it. |
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Post by hondobrode on Oct 25, 2017 5:49:34 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this bran.
I otherwise would never have probably noticed this.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Oct 25, 2017 9:29:58 GMT -5
Read the first 4 issues of Kill the Minotaur . Not bad so far.. a little like what Marvel is doing in the Thor movie.. they seem to be leading towards 'Gods-as-advanced-aliens'... but it's not clear yet. Pretty cool art and design.. good writing to stay close to the mythology but still tell a unique story. Hopefully they'll be able to tell other stories after they finish this one.
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Post by Dizzy D on Oct 25, 2017 10:16:57 GMT -5
I've just finished Volume 3 of I Hate Fairyland (with an issue by guest artist Dean Rankine, whose style looks a lot like John Kricfalusi) and Blood Stain volume 3.
I Hate Fairyland: Series trucks along, main draw is of course Skotty Young's art, but the story changes quite a bit as Gert tries to redeem herself (she's not exactly good at being a better person, but she's trying). Rankine illustrates a story focused on Gert's Jiminy Cricket Larry in a what-if Gert never existed story.
Blood Stain: It's a bit of an odd duck, following Linda's husband publishing model that was quite a success for him with Sunstone, Blood Stain was first released as a webcomic and then bundled into trades. The story is about Elly, jobless but with a chemical degree who out of desperation goes to work for dr. Vlad Stein. The first two trades had Stein coming over as a serial killer-in-waiting, but it's pretty clear by now that Stein is just not very socially aware.. or social at al. The comedy is pretty lowkey, smiles, not laughs at best and pacing is slow, slow, slow. (We're at the third trade and we're still on Elly's first few days of employment). Still the series has a charm to it that few other series have. I don't love it like Sunstone, but I like the series enough.
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Post by bran on Oct 26, 2017 1:41:54 GMT -5
Sword & Sorcery & Stupidity... in one word - Groo. I finally picked up couple of issues (all from different decades and publishers, but by the same creative team nevertheless; the team of course claims they ran to the ground every single one of them :-) we know that ain't they case LOL... they kept them afloat if anything), it was a real joy to read. Mark Evanier is American Goscinny... for more info, here is one nice fan-site: groo.org |
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Post by urrutiap on Oct 28, 2017 20:52:35 GMT -5
All day earlier today Ive been binge reading Venom issues 151 to 153. Cant believe they brought back Stegron
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 28, 2017 20:59:27 GMT -5
All day earlier today Ive been binge reading Venom issues 151 to 153. Cant believe they brought back Stegron The world needs more Stegron. |
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Post by bran on Oct 31, 2017 21:40:02 GMT -5
The Violent
by Brisson and Gorham
A drama/crime, it's pretty good. There are no filler, good hooks and dramatization is excellent.
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Stumptown - The Case of the Girl Who Took her Shampoo
by Rucka and Southworth
Ain't it a good title!
Detective story about a missing girl (who is maybe not missing). The only critique - Story is liner and there are no twists. However - art, overall atmosphere/setting, consistent characters, all great. I'll take it any time over story full of twists and turns but with ex-machina, inconsistent or stereo-typical characters and so on.
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Post by bran on Nov 1, 2017 12:07:48 GMT -5
Outcast 31 by Kirkman and Azaceta Er still waiting for something new to happen, yet like in Stumptown storytelling elements are first class so I can forgive thin plot. Not for everyone thought. Strange enough I read it in one go and somehow characters and events come back to me as soon as I start reading. -- Saga 47/48 Easily among top five chapters of the entire saga (thus far). Vaughan / Staples are firing on all cylinders. Few details: For the second time characters are hinting that Wrath's "magic" is nothing but advanced technology. It's almost certain now that wings, horns and aqua-people are all humans (genetically modified in ancient times); so they are no alien-races. They all refer to themselves as humans. The screen of prince-robot shows crayon-drawings, since he is a kid... Finally here is one old cover:  There are generally 2 types of covers in Saga, one is direct excerpt from the book drawn larger, and second one is a symbolic-meta cover. This one is meta - we got some event from the story in front lower part and the scaled down space ship (scaling is off deliberately), and from the background (scaled up) lying cat looking at us, and she stays silent - Vaughan / Staples, they are telling us no lies! Nice, right. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 13:34:22 GMT -5
It's only a few months away from qualifying as a classic, having been released in January 2008, but I just read Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Saga, Ex MAchina, Dr. Strange: The Oath; Lost) and Niko Henrichon (current artist on Dr. Strange)  It's based on true story, about a pride of lions that escaped from the Baghdad zoo during an American bombing run and raid on the city on 2003. It's told form the perspective of the lions. Henrichon's art is amazing...     and BKV infuses these animals with so many human qualities ina story rich with thematic undertones that is also a damn fine story just on the surface level. If you know the story of the zoo escape, don;t expect a happy ending here, but it is well worth the read. -M |
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Post by String on Nov 4, 2017 10:13:57 GMT -5
Amazing Spider-Man #32, #789-790
#32 was a solo focus on Norman Osborn whose trying to regain the power and identity of the Green Goblin. This obsession drives him towards mysticism which it seems he has a real terrifying talent for but a nice twist ending only serves to show him that his goal isn't nearly as unobtainable as he had come to believe. Slott examines well the depths of Norman's desire to regain his former power and shows his mania and paranoia when it seems he does so through magic. Guest artist Greg Smallwood provides good art that accommodates the mystical nature of the story rather well.
#789-790 picks up the new Legacy numbering. For those who were bemoaning Peter Parker the tech CEO, have no fear, the Parker luck has risen with a vengeance. In preventing Doc Ock from taking over his industry, Parker in essence collapsed it. Now the backlash ensues, from creditors seeking their monies to thousands or more employees now unemployed to the general public feeling conned by his products. The only things seemingly going in Peter's favor is his new relationship with Mockingbird and his time spent as Spider-Man. However, things literally catch fire when in an effort to settle lawsuits, Peter is forced to consider selling the company's most prized asset, the Baxter Building, which does not sit well with Johnny Storm AT ALL. But things may be getting better as Peter receives a job offer from a very familiar face, just not the job he was expecting.
Slott does a great job here, as Peter contends with a new dilemma, in that, he's used to being hated as Spider-Man but now he facing the same level of contempt as Parker himself. It's uncomfortable, it's deserving in some ways and he hates it and himself. He had the power and resources to truly enact his long-standing goals (stretching science forward in ways to help people) but because of various situations that called for necessary steps to halt them, he lost it all. This wave of negativity is offset rather well by his new status with Mockingbird, the wit and humor of their relationship shown here was great. Immonen delivers some great art along the way.
Thor #700 - Picking up the Legacy numbering, WOW, just EPIC. A 50 page anniversary spectacular written by Aaron with a slew of terrific guest artists. We have the continuing War of the Realms wherein a beloved long-time character fights to the very end, a guest appearance by She-Hulk, a very welcome sighting of Throg the Frog of Thunder, a disturbing look into the near future (including possibly the Odinson's redemption), a long-overdue check-in with King Thor at the End Of Time (and a final battle between Galactus and Ego the Living Planet with dark consequences) and last, but not least, the violent and bloody return of the Mangog.
Myth, action, drama, hammers, scope and scale, all wrapped up in gorgeous art, what more could you ask for from a Thor book?
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