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Post by dupersuper on Sept 4, 2014 20:22:01 GMT -5
Heh, Moore must love that choice... |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Sept 4, 2014 21:29:52 GMT -5
Got my August box... the ones I couldn't wait to read:
Fables - Meh... this Rose Vs. Snow Camelot analogue thing is a bit too slow a burn. I'm hoping for a good payoff, though. I'm not usually fanboy-ish, but I swear if they don't fix Bigby I riot.
Uncanny Avengers - Quite a letdown in what was an epic story. VERY disappointed
Legenderry - Zorro! Sweet. This has been a super fun series, I just wish Willingham waited to do it until after Fables.. I feel like all his good mojo is going here.
Usagi: Senso - Awesome, of course. How can you know love armored 'Spot' and a Turtle shaped Tank... and the aliens haven't even arrived yet!
Astro City - Good story and great concept, but it seems like this should be it's own series, not an Astro City arc... I"m not sure it totally fits in.
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Post by Dizzy D on Sept 5, 2014 4:32:52 GMT -5
Grendel/Shadow: Been a while since we had a Grendel with Matt Wagner doing the art himself. And as he is in my Top 10 American comic book artists, that's a good thing. Bit of timetravel just to set up the premises, but Grendel doesn't concern himself a lot of how and why and just continues doing what he always does so we can get to Grendel vs. the Shadow. Eagerly awaiting part 2.
Rocket Raccoon: Very good choice by Loot Crate to give this to their subscribers as it's very new reader friendly, it's funny and it's gorgeous. Definitely one of my top comics at the moment.
Moon Knight: it seems we're done with done-in-one stories that Ellis was doing. I'm giving it a couple of issues, because I don't think this was bad, it just wasn't as good as it used to be.
Miracleman: I loved the 50's backup stories in the previous issues, so was a bit disappointed that most of the backup this time is the uncoloured pages and so. There is a 50s backup story though, so it's not that bad. Storywise the main story moves along at a decent tempo.
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Post by paulie on Sept 5, 2014 12:55:28 GMT -5
Got my August box... the ones I couldn't wait to read: Fables - Meh... this Rose Vs. Snow Camelot analogue thing is a bit too slow a burn. I'm hoping for a good payoff, though. I'm not usually fanboy-ish, but I swear if they don't fix Bigby I riot. Uncanny Avengers - Quite a letdown in what was an epic story. VERY disappointed Legenderry - Zorro! Sweet. This has been a super fun series, I just wish Willingham waited to do it until after Fables.. I feel like all his good mojo is going here. Usagi: Senso - Awesome, of course. How can you know love armored 'Spot' and a Turtle shaped Tank... and the aliens haven't even arrived yet! Astro City - Good story and great concept, but it seems like this should be it's own series, not an Astro City arc... I"m not sure it totally fits in. I let Fables pile up and read 7 or 8 in one sitting. I enjoyed the last arc but Rose vs. Snow sounds tedious and telegraphed. |
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Post by paulie on Sept 5, 2014 12:56:53 GMT -5
Grendel/Shadow: Been a while since we had a Grendel with Matt Wagner doing the art himself. And as he is in my Top 10 American comic book artists, that's a good thing. Bit of timetravel just to set up the premises, but Grendel doesn't concern himself a lot of how and why and just continues doing what he always does so we can get to Grendel vs. the Shadow. Eagerly awaiting part 2. Rocket Raccoon: Very good choice by Loot Crate to give this to their subscribers as it's very new reader friendly, it's funny and it's gorgeous. Definitely one of my top comics at the moment. Moon Knight: it seems we're done with done-in-one stories that Ellis was doing. I'm giving it a couple of issues, because I don't think this was bad, it just wasn't as good as it used to be. Miracleman: I loved the 50's backup stories in the previous issues, so was a bit disappointed that most of the backup this time is the uncoloured pages and so. There is a 50s backup story though, so it's not that bad. Storywise the main story moves along at a decent tempo. Regarding MM: It's been great reading the Moore stories again but I find the Mick Anglo stuff to be tedious. It's the black dot 'Archie' eyes I don't like. |
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Post by impulse on Sept 5, 2014 12:59:37 GMT -5
Sigh. Yeah, Fables lost a lot after the Kingdom arc.
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Post by Action Ace on Sept 5, 2014 15:00:38 GMT -5
last two weeks worth of very good comics
1. Adventures of Superman #16 ****: I am going to miss this book a lot, wonderful epic tale across time
2. Superman #34 ****: I'm really enjoying Geoff Johns first arc
3. Justice League #33 ****: Wait a minute, is that the 1970s Batman that just showed up? Another top effort from Geoff.
4. Aquaman #34 ***1/2: I hope Chimera comes back again, he's a very good new villain.
5. Flash #34 ***1/2: A good finish to this arc as well.
6. Batman '66 Meets the Green Hornet #4 ***1/2: This series continues to feel like the tv shows really well.
7. Flash Gordon #5 ***1/2: I really like how all three main characters are portrayed, the back up artist did a credible job too.
8. Sinestro #5 ***1/2: So that's where he went. Very good starting arc for this new series.
9. Godzilla: Rulers of the Earth #14 ***1/2: A huge Mechagodzilla fight followed by the return of an even more awesome kaiju.
10. Batman '66 #14 ***: Batrobot was fun, but this was a very competitive week.
11. Tiny Titans: Return to the Treehouse #4 ***: Batgirl's new outfit debuts here!
12. Batman/ Superman #13 **: They all can't be winners, I only have to suffer through two more Jae Lee issues.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Sept 5, 2014 21:41:38 GMT -5
Sigh. Yeah, Fables lost a lot after the Kingdom arc. The problem, IMO with the Rose Vs. Snow arc is it's so forced... even in story. It's clear that Rose is wrong, yet she's the 'good' guy, which doesn't make alot of sense. It makes the impact of different characters choosing sides less, and in alot of cases, nonsensical. Then there's the Bigby thing... I'm sorry, but Nurse Sprat is just not a credible villian IMO... all she does is remind me of how annoying Mr. Dark was. |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Sept 5, 2014 21:52:33 GMT -5
Almost forgot... I read Pale Horse today.. very cool... sorta Lone Wolf and Cub in the Civil War west. I could see the art style not being for everyone ,but I really enjoyed it.
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Post by hondobrode on Sept 6, 2014 0:30:57 GMT -5
Heh, Moore must love that choice... Yeah I thought that too. and Moore insisted that Quesada illustrate it ? We've been misled (bwa ha ha) before (Sentry), so who knows ? |
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Post by the4thpip on Sept 6, 2014 3:50:42 GMT -5
Really loved the new issue of She-Hulk. The confrontation being set up is bound to be both epic and brutal.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2014 17:09:09 GMT -5
Shopping list for week of 9/10
DC
Astro Ctiy 15
Image
Lazarus 11
Velvet 7
Marvel
Ms. Marvel 8
United States of Murder Inc. #5
Oni
Stumptown #1
-M
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Post by Dizzy D on Sept 7, 2014 17:23:26 GMT -5
IMAGE COMICS
JUL140540 DEATH VIGIL #3 $3.99 > mmm.. that was quick. Didn't #2 come out just ago?
JUL140444 LAZARUS #11 (MR) $3.50
MARVEL COMICS
JUL140650 CAPTAIN MARVEL #7 $3.99
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Post by Action Ace on Sept 7, 2014 17:31:42 GMT -5
DC COMICS
Superman Unchained #8
Astro City #15
IMAGE
Invincible #114
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Post by shaxper on Sept 7, 2014 18:11:24 GMT -5
I'm currently pulling more books than I have in a LONG time. I have no idea what comes out when (I enjoy being surprised), but I'm pulling:
Dark Horse
Usagi Yojimbo: Senso
Dynamite
Doctor Spektor
Magnus Robot Fighter
Valiant
Armor Wars
Harbinger
X-O Man-O-War
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