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Post by MWGallaher on May 22, 2014 21:48:46 GMT -5
Is there a "best of" edition of Krazy Kat? Wow, y'know, I can't imagine what would constitute the "best of" Krazy Kat. Like I said above, I'm not a fan (although I do have a couple of collections in my library--I tried!), but, although there is obviously some artistic development over the years, I just don't know by what criteria someone would select one KK strip as being among the "best" and another just an ordinary installment. Seems like if you'd like some, you'd like 'em all just about as much. |
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Post by Fan of Bronze on May 22, 2014 22:36:45 GMT -5
I am looking for a recommendation. I am a fan of classic 70's stuff, a big Spidey and Batman fan, with a fondness for Captain Marvel. I am interested in hearing some picks for good series in the 70's. I have considered breaking into some Tomb of Dracula and Werewolf by Night but would like to know if there are any other series or runs from other titles I should jump into. I am not a big fantasy guy. I am not a big Hulk fan. Any Marvel horror titles from that era (or even DC titles) and any superhero titles that are recommended or enjoyed (no JLA or Flash or Superman...sorry the appeal is not there). Even go to the early 80's if you have to! Manhunter, without reservation. Original publication: Detective Comics #s 437 (Oct.–Nov. 1973) thru 443 (Oct.–Nov. 1974). These can be a bit pricey, so you might look instead for one of the all-in-one reprints: Manhunter #1 (May 1984) or Manhunter the Special Edition (1999). I cannot speak highly enough of this series. I read it during its original publication, enduring agonizing two-month waits betwen issues, and turning first to the eight-page backups when each new issue finally arrived. And then there was my bewildered sense of loss when editor Archie Goodwin moved on, ending the series with a finality that left no room for hoping that the series could be meaningfully revived. Manhunter sunk its hooks deep into my mind, and my adoration of it has never diminished. |
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on May 22, 2014 22:55:15 GMT -5
I appreciate the ideas! Manhunter....will def check into that one, since that era of Batman/Detective is what I like to go after.
As for Spectre, I have read the first 10 issues of Ostrander's run, and it was pretty darn good. So if the classic stuff is good well hey, who am I NOT to try and buy some.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 23:08:16 GMT -5
Pinkfloydsound-I think you are a fan of Neal Addams stuff too, so I might suggest the Deadman stuff he did in Strange Adventures or collected into a 7 issue deluxe mini in the 80's. It's alittle earlier than Bronze age though...  -M |
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Post by fanboystranger on May 23, 2014 7:57:00 GMT -5
I am looking for a recommendation. I am a fan of classic 70's stuff, a big Spidey and Batman fan, with a fondness for Captain Marvel. I am interested in hearing some picks for good series in the 70's. I have considered breaking into some Tomb of Dracula and Werewolf by Night but would like to know if there are any other series or runs from other titles I should jump into. I am not a big fantasy guy. I am not a big Hulk fan. Any Marvel horror titles from that era (or even DC titles) and any superhero titles that are recommended or enjoyed (no JLA or Flash or Superman...sorry the appeal is not there). Even go to the early 80's if you have to! Manhunter, without reservation. Original publication: Detective Comics #s 437 (Oct.–Nov. 1973) thru 443 (Oct.–Nov. 1974). These can be a bit pricey, so you might look instead for one of the all-in-one reprints: Manhunter #1 (May 1984) or Manhunter the Special Edition (1999). I cannot speak highly enough of this series. I read it during its original publication, enduring agonizing two-month waits betwen issues, and turning first to the eight-page backups when each new issue finally arrived. And then there was my bewildered sense of loss when editor Archie Goodwin moved on, ending the series with a finality that left no room for hoping that the series could be meaningfully revived. Manhunter sunk its hooks deep into my mind, and my adoration of it has never diminished. I'll second Manhunter. It's really, really great. I'd recommend picking up the Special Edition as it includes a wordless story that Walt Simonson plotted with Archie. Goodwin was supposed to script it, but he died before it could be finished, so Walt decided that to publish the story without any text would be a fitting tribute to one of the finest writers the medium had ever seen.
Manhunter is a pivotal series in the evolution of commercial comics, in my opinion. It featured mature themes and sophisticated storytelling well ahead of their time. I think we can draw a line from Steranko's Nick Fury-- the first truly modern N American commercial comic, in my opinion-- through Manhunter to some of the groundbreaking works of the '80s.
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Post by thebeastofyuccaflats on May 24, 2014 9:43:11 GMT -5
I am looking for a recommendation. I am a fan of classic 70's stuff, a big Spidey and Batman fan, with a fondness for Captain Marvel. I am interested in hearing some picks for good series in the 70's. I have considered breaking into some Tomb of Dracula and Werewolf by Night but would like to know if there are any other series or runs from other titles I should jump into. I am not a big fantasy guy. I am not a big Hulk fan. Any Marvel horror titles from that era (or even DC titles) and any superhero titles that are recommended or enjoyed (no JLA or Flash or Superman...sorry the appeal is not there). Even go to the early 80's if you have to! Thirds on Goodwin & Simonson's Manhunter, as it's good fun (and a pretty seminal thing, as has been pointed out). I'd also echo the advice my buddy Fanboy Stranger gave and tell you to go with searching for 1999's Special Edition trade. Beyond that, Kirby's 4th World and OMAC, mebbe? |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on May 24, 2014 10:59:36 GMT -5
I finished Terry Moore's Echo series and heartily recommend it to those looking for a good SF story.30 issues or 6 trade collections.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2014 10:20:09 GMT -5
I finished Terry Moore's Echo series and heartily recommend it to those looking for a good SF story.30 issues or 6 trade collections. I've finished the first dozen issues of Machina so far, it's interesting, so I'll be going with the next dozen shortly. |
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Post by hondobrode on May 29, 2014 19:49:43 GMT -5
One of my favorites of all time !
No one has mentioned Master of Kung Fu ? Easily one of the best series from the 70's, or Marvel, ever.
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Post by gmiller on May 30, 2014 4:30:51 GMT -5
So, here are two that i've been thinking about:
Vertigo's Sweet Tooth and Image's Invincible.....I know Invincible has it's own universe, and some spin-offs...I'm cool with that, so, any thoughts on that series would be great..I like comic universes....
Sweet Tooth just looks really interesting, but was curious what others have thought.....
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Post by fanboystranger on May 30, 2014 8:49:51 GMT -5
So, here are two that i've been thinking about: Vertigo's Sweet Tooth and Image's Invincible.....I know Invincible has it's own universe, and some spin-offs...I'm cool with that, so, any thoughts on that series would be great..I like comic universes.... Sweet Tooth just looks really interesting, but was curious what others have thought..... I love Sweet Tooth. I found the first few issues to have moved very slowly, but it finds itself by the end of the first arc. Unlike most post-apocalyptic/survival books, ST truly has a lot of heart and humanistic spirit. It can be brutal in its action, but ultimately, it's about the relationships we form with others, be they family, friends, or even enemies. Jepperd, in particular, is one of the great characters of the past decade in comic.
I could never get into Invincible. As much as I respect Kirkman's stance on creators' rights, I've never really enjoyed anything that I've read from him, even The Walking Dead. I can see the craft involved, but it doesn't work for me. Lots of people swear by Invincible, though.
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Post by DubipR on May 30, 2014 9:24:29 GMT -5
Has anyone read The Goon ?
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Post by fanboystranger on May 30, 2014 10:41:17 GMT -5
Has anyone read The Goon ?
Yes. It's a blast. Excellent art and fun stories with a dark sense of humor. I'd recommend picking up the "Fancy Pants Editions" as they collect stories thematically rather than in order of publication. (Although I think the first one is fetching ridiculous prices these days.) |
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Post by thwhtguardian on May 30, 2014 10:43:56 GMT -5
Has anyone read The Goon ?
That's one I've been thinking about as well, I like Powell's style and I thought the Hellboy crossover was a lot of fun but haven't pulled this yet. |
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Post by thebeastofyuccaflats on May 30, 2014 10:53:38 GMT -5
Goon giving the boot to the Big Two's indulgences is hilarious ("Plots based on primary colors rule!").
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