What comics are you reading now?

Everything else comic-related that's not VALIANT-related.

Moderators: Daniel Jackson, greg

Post Reply
User avatar
magnus20009
You gotta have Faith!
You gotta have Faith!
Posts: 756
Joined: Thu Mar 18, 2004 8:52:22 pm
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by magnus20009 »

geocarr wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:15:14 am Has anyone read Animosity from Aftershock Comics? It's not available on Comixology Unlimited so I wanted to ask before I spent money on it.
It is worth reading since it is a new concept. I read the entire series on my iPad during this lockdown. I wouldn’t go as far as buying the floppies but if you can get it online cheap it is worth reading. It is a fast read.

User avatar
geocarr
Those responsible for those remarks have been sacked.
Those responsible for those remarks have been sacked.
Posts: 4368
Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:07:56 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Vincent the Goat!
Favorite title: All of them!
Location: Woods of Southeastern NC
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by geocarr »

magnus20009 wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:12:25 am
geocarr wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:15:14 am Has anyone read Animosity from Aftershock Comics? It's not available on Comixology Unlimited so I wanted to ask before I spent money on it.
It is worth reading since it is a new concept. I read the entire series on my iPad during this lockdown. I wouldn’t go as far as buying the floppies but if you can get it online cheap it is worth reading. It is a fast read.
Thanks! It looks like there are three hardcovers collecting the story thus far and I ordered the LCSD one for $16 shipped so I guess I'll start there and see how much I like it. The other two hardcovers look to be about $30 each.
***Support your local farmers!***

User avatar
grendeljd
innerSPACE does whatever I tell them
innerSPACE does whatever I tell them
Posts: 8132
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:51:43 am
Valiant fan since: 1991
Favorite character: Aric
Favorite title: Harbinger
Location: On the 7.5th floor of LesterCorp, headed through the back door to John Malkovich's brain.
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by grendeljd »

geocarr wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 10:55:36 pm
magnus20009 wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:12:25 am
geocarr wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:15:14 am Has anyone read Animosity from Aftershock Comics? It's not available on Comixology Unlimited so I wanted to ask before I spent money on it.
It is worth reading since it is a new concept. I read the entire series on my iPad during this lockdown. I wouldn’t go as far as buying the floppies but if you can get it online cheap it is worth reading. It is a fast read.
Thanks! It looks like there are three hardcovers collecting the story thus far and I ordered the LCSD one for $16 shipped so I guess I'll start there and see how much I like it. The other two hardcovers look to be about $30 each.
I’ve been meaning to read that series for quite some time - an old friend of mine did a ton of covers for that comic! I’d be curious to find out if his covers are in those collected trades or not.
I like to draw stuff... http://grendeljd.deviantart.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

My wife likes to draw stuff too, and she is better than me! [I'm very proud of her]... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Dec ... ref=stream" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

User avatar
Talarius
If you gave Aric hugs and kisses, would it be XOXO X-O?
If you gave Aric hugs and kisses, would it be XOXO X-O?
Posts: 26
Joined: Tue May 12, 2020 12:40:01 am
Favorite artist: BWS
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by Talarius »

grendeljd wrote: Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:21:04 pm They never paired up, but Byrne did draw the cover for #359, which is in the midst of PAD’s run. I was referring to all the tremendously talented artists who worked on the title from #300 up to the end of Vol. 1, which is about 30 issues prior to PAD’s start. As you’re probably aware, Byrne wrote & drew 314-319!
Aah, gotcha. I didn’t *think* they’d actually collaborated on an issue, but it’s been so long, I couldn’t be sure. I’ve got all the issues you mention, but I’d also forgotten Byrne’s were so close to the start of David’s run. Some day, when I get a mansion, I’ll have easier access to my comics. Heck, forget the mansion, I’d love to have a basement! (most of my comics boxes are crammed in the bottom of closets and not easy to access.)

User avatar
whovian
100 posts! (if you round to the nearest 100)
100 posts! (if you round to the nearest 100)
Posts: 68
Joined: Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:51:55 am
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Armstrong
Favorite title: Harbinger
Favorite writer: Jim Shooter
Location: KS
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by whovian »

I'm still reading everything Valiant, but the books aren't as good as they once were and I'm contemplating dumping them. The big surprise is I've been buying everything Zenescope for at least a couple of years and I'm thoroughly enjoying most of these books. DC's Hill House books have been solid. I'm also buying Metal Men, Shazam, Doctor Aphra, Cimmerian, and numerous books from Kickstarter. I enjoyed the recent X-Men reboot but the bulk of the mutant line has, predictably, crashed and burned.

User avatar
armlessphelan
Ninjak and Ninjil went up a hill
Ninjak and Ninjil went up a hill
Posts: 134
Joined: Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:01:57 pm
Location: Ohio, US
Contact:
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by armlessphelan »

whovian wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:19:53 pm I'm still reading everything Valiant, but the books aren't as good as they once were and I'm contemplating dumping them. The big surprise is I've been buying everything Zenescope for at least a couple of years and I'm thoroughly enjoying most of these books. DC's Hill House books have been solid. I'm also buying Metal Men, Shazam, Doctor Aphra, Cimmerian, and numerous books from Kickstarter. I enjoyed the recent X-Men reboot but the bulk of the mutant line has, predictably, crashed and burned.
I used to be a HUGE Zenescope fanboy, but fell off the line around the time Pat Shand left the company. Since then I've only picked up a handful of the miniseries. (Almost always Robyn Hood.)

Currently, I'm reading the Funeral for a Friend arc of the Superman books. Saw the "Reign of the Supermen" movie and decided I wanted to read the comics. And I also have the entire VH1 run of Dr. Mirage on my tablet begging to be read.
Manga, comics, who cares? They're pretty much the same thing.

User avatar
nycjadie
Especially "dude." And "balls." Those terms work in the tech industry.
Especially "dude." And "balls." Those terms work in the tech industry.
Posts: 7288
Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:38:36 am
Valiant fan since: Solar #1
Favorite character: Rai
Favorite title: Bloodshot
Favorite writer: Kindt
Favorite artist: Too many to choose.
Location: Virginia
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by nycjadie »

I just read the Absolute slipcover edition of Batman Year One. I picked that off the spinner rack back in 1986 every month, and this is the first time I read it since then. Absolutely fabulous!

I just finished the Watchmen tv show. Outstanding!

User avatar
mramsterdam
Is it Dee-no or Die-no? Dunno.
Is it Dee-no or Die-no? Dunno.
Posts: 457
Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:35:53 pm
Location: Home of the Devil/Devils
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by mramsterdam »

detective comics,action comics, and spawn again.
I-Only judge porn by the cover.

User avatar
BugsySig
I could be talking poo-doo.
I could be talking poo-doo.
Posts: 9535
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:47:04 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Ivar, Timewalker
Favorite title: Harbinger/Timewalker
Favorite writer: Joshua Dysart/FVL
Favorite artist: Joe Quesada
Location: Central CT
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by BugsySig »

Continuing the Boom! Horror books:

Once and Future (Cool take on Arthurian and other legends meets Supernatural/Buffy)

Something is Killing the Children (Great horror story with a compelling lead character. Just starting to build out it’s larger world)

The Red Mother (A bit slow paced but keeps you hooked. Reads like a horror film)

King of Nowhere (Bit trippy with more fantasy elements than the others, but hooked me right away)

Really enjoying all 4.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Kurt Busiek wrote:Bull$#!t
Image

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by StarBrand »

I’ve been reading lots of Masterworks. Also working my way through other collected editions, like DH Conan Chronicles and Peter David’s Hulk run in various formats.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
armlessphelan
Ninjak and Ninjil went up a hill
Ninjak and Ninjil went up a hill
Posts: 134
Joined: Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:01:57 pm
Location: Ohio, US
Contact:
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by armlessphelan »

Rereading the issues I own of Earth 2 from the New 52. I forgot how much I liked it! And when that is done I'm gonna dig into the John Byrne run on Wonder Woman, most likely.
Manga, comics, who cares? They're pretty much the same thing.

nonplayer
Rockin' out in Torquehalla
Rockin' out in Torquehalla
Posts: 2241
Joined: Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:16:04 pm
Valiant fan since: back in the day xo#9
Favorite character: Momo, xo turok
Favorite title: Wrath of the eternal warrior
Favorite writer: Joshua dysart
Favorite artist: Robert Gill
Location: out for lunch
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by nonplayer »

Neegan was superb today
I Miss the good old days.

User avatar
grendeljd
innerSPACE does whatever I tell them
innerSPACE does whatever I tell them
Posts: 8132
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:51:43 am
Valiant fan since: 1991
Favorite character: Aric
Favorite title: Harbinger
Location: On the 7.5th floor of LesterCorp, headed through the back door to John Malkovich's brain.
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by grendeljd »

I am still enjoying Immortal Hulk immensely - I discovered that it was truly the only comic that I really missed while the industry hit the pause button for covid19. There have been two issues of it out already since publication resumed, and They have been fantastic, even without the regular art team on either issue to date.

I was also very pleasantly surprised to discover that I got a letter printed in issue #35!!

Nothing beats that thrill as a life-long comic nerd. Its not easy to get into a Marvel comic, even these days with less people on average writing in. Not only that, but The Hulk is an all-time top favourite character/comic of mine, so it feels like quite a lucky achievement to be published in it! Nerd-bucket-list item - checkmarked!! This was my third letter in a Marvel comic, in roughly 30 years of writing in at various times.
I like to draw stuff... http://grendeljd.deviantart.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

My wife likes to draw stuff too, and she is better than me! [I'm very proud of her]... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Dec ... ref=stream" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

User avatar
geocarr
Those responsible for those remarks have been sacked.
Those responsible for those remarks have been sacked.
Posts: 4368
Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:07:56 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Vincent the Goat!
Favorite title: All of them!
Location: Woods of Southeastern NC
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by geocarr »

grendeljd wrote: Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:40:16 pm I was also very pleasantly surprised to discover that I got a letter printed in issue #35!!

Nothing beats that thrill as a life-long comic nerd. Its not easy to get into a Marvel comic, even these days with less people on average writing in. Not only that, but The Hulk is an all-time top favourite character/comic of mine, so it feels like quite a lucky achievement to be published in it! Nerd-bucket-list item - checkmarked!! This was my third letter in a Marvel comic, in roughly 30 years of writing in at various times.
Congratulations!!! That's awesome!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
***Support your local farmers!***

User avatar
BugsySig
I could be talking poo-doo.
I could be talking poo-doo.
Posts: 9535
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:47:04 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Ivar, Timewalker
Favorite title: Harbinger/Timewalker
Favorite writer: Joshua Dysart/FVL
Favorite artist: Joe Quesada
Location: Central CT
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by BugsySig »

Anyone reading Strange Adventures? Long break after #1 due to the pandemic, but issue #3 dropped last week. It’s slow paced, but really sucks you in with the underlying mystery of what ACTUALLY happened on Rann. While I greatly enjoyed King’s acclaimed Mister Miracle, I did tire of the sketchy-at-best plot; which he seemed to sacrifice at the expense of the deep character study he was doing of Scott Free. Here, I think he’s figured out a better balance between the two. And if you haven’t read it yet, check out King’s Vision series from a few years back—it’s awesome.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Kurt Busiek wrote:Bull$#!t
Image

User avatar
400yrs
Am I Too Old to be Licking This?
Am I Too Old to be Licking This?
Posts: 11484
Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:55:22 am
Valiant fan since: A&A #0
Favorite character: Shadowman
Favorite title: Harbinger
Favorite writer: Dysart
Favorite artist: Lapham
Location: #champabay
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by 400yrs »

Finished re-reading Invincible recently and I'm almost halfway through DMZ's 72 issues.
ASM Crossover Home

User avatar
caxiotis
Wang, Wang, Wang, I want all of your books.
Wang, Wang, Wang, I want all of your books.
Posts: 3314
Joined: Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:28:45 pm
Valiant fan since: 1991
Location: Des Moines, IA
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by caxiotis »

400yrs wrote: Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:55:20 pm Finished re-reading Invincible recently and I'm almost halfway through DMZ's 72 issues.
How was the invincible reread? Does it hold up? I have been thinking about rereading it, so would love to hear your thoughts
Pull List: I only buy TPB's, HC's and Hellboy comics

User avatar
ShadowTuga
Chapa Zero in Portuguese translated to English would be Chapa Zero.
Chapa Zero in Portuguese translated to English would be Chapa Zero.
Posts: 3692
Joined: Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:06:13 am
Valiant fan since: 2012
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by ShadowTuga »

Finally got around to read Doomsday Clock.
This was absolutely- and tbh, surprisingly -VERY, VERY good, specially after the middle until the very end, last freaking panel.
And it sure reads better in one sitting, I had called quits on the 4th issue delay, I think.
DC fans who haven't read this yet, do it!!!!!!!!!
“To give a person an opinion one must first judge well whether that person is of the disposition to receive it or not.”
Yamamoto Tsunetomo

User avatar
400yrs
Am I Too Old to be Licking This?
Am I Too Old to be Licking This?
Posts: 11484
Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:55:22 am
Valiant fan since: A&A #0
Favorite character: Shadowman
Favorite title: Harbinger
Favorite writer: Dysart
Favorite artist: Lapham
Location: #champabay
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by 400yrs »

caxiotis wrote: Tue Jul 21, 2020 5:36:16 pm
400yrs wrote: Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:55:20 pm Finished re-reading Invincible recently and I'm almost halfway through DMZ's 72 issues.
How was the invincible reread? Does it hold up? I have been thinking about rereading it, so would love to hear your thoughts
Definitely. Still my favorite super hero book. The end came fast, but it read well as a big story.
ASM Crossover Home

User avatar
possumgrease
I had the 1,000,000th post on this board and all I got was this lousy custom ranking.
I had the 1,000,000th post on this board and all I got was this lousy custom ranking.
Posts: 1175
Joined: Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:35:29 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite writer: Joshua Dysart
Location: Alabama
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by possumgrease »

400yrs wrote:
caxiotis wrote: Tue Jul 21, 2020 5:36:16 pm
400yrs wrote: Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:55:20 pm Finished re-reading Invincible recently and I'm almost halfway through DMZ's 72 issues.
How was the invincible reread? Does it hold up? I have been thinking about rereading it, so would love to hear your thoughts
Definitely. Still my favorite super hero book. The end came fast, but it read well as a big story.
It really is a great series. Hope the animated show does it justice.

I’ve got a number 1 I’m planning to submit to CGC if I figure out the process.

User avatar
Sunlight on Snow
Rockin' out in Torquehalla
Rockin' out in Torquehalla
Posts: 2230
Joined: Sat May 28, 2016 1:11:03 pm
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by Sunlight on Snow »

nonplayer wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:43:56 pm Neegan was superb today
I just received my copy the other day.

What a brilliant story & one-shot!!! :thumb:

Oxmyx
H.A.R.D.E.R. Corps, with Extra Resistance
H.A.R.D.E.R. Corps, with Extra Resistance
Posts: 1029
Joined: Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:53:37 pm
Valiant fan since: 2013
Favorite character: Blister
Favorite title: Rai and the Future Force
Favorite writer: Jim Shooter
Favorite artist: Barry Wind-Smith
Location: Greensboro, NC, USA
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by Oxmyx »

Hey guys we're almost at page 365 of inane banter and comics revelry. Or inane revelry and comics banter, I'm a bit confused on that one.

Just seems a little cool.

For me, I'm still only reading new Dr. Tomorrow and Dejah Thoris. I have more than enough backlog to supply my reading.
I've been looking everywhere for the ultra-rare Turok vs Blister issue. Anybody able to help me out?

User avatar
tarheelmarine
Ask me about the Mellow Mushroom
Ask me about the Mellow Mushroom
Posts: 3747
Joined: Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:14:44 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Magnus Robot Fighter
Favorite title: Shadowman
Favorite writer: Jim Shooter
Favorite artist: Jim Calafiore
Location: Japan
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by tarheelmarine »

grendeljd wrote: Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:40:16 pm I am still enjoying Immortal Hulk immensely - I discovered that it was truly the only comic that I really missed while the industry hit the pause button for covid19. There have been two issues of it out already since publication resumed, and They have been fantastic, even without the regular art team on either issue to date.

I was also very pleasantly surprised to discover that I got a letter printed in issue #35!!

Nothing beats that thrill as a life-long comic nerd. Its not easy to get into a Marvel comic, even these days with less people on average writing in. Not only that, but The Hulk is an all-time top favourite character/comic of mine, so it feels like quite a lucky achievement to be published in it! Nerd-bucket-list item - checkmarked!! This was my third letter in a Marvel comic, in roughly 30 years of writing in at various times.
Congrats on the letter. I have read Immortal Hulk thru the trades and did not realize they published a letter column. Very cool!

User avatar
Sunlight on Snow
Rockin' out in Torquehalla
Rockin' out in Torquehalla
Posts: 2230
Joined: Sat May 28, 2016 1:11:03 pm
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by Sunlight on Snow »

tarheelmarine wrote: Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:40:07 am
grendeljd wrote: Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:40:16 pm I am still enjoying Immortal Hulk immensely - I discovered that it was truly the only comic that I really missed while the industry hit the pause button for covid19. There have been two issues of it out already since publication resumed, and They have been fantastic, even without the regular art team on either issue to date.

I was also very pleasantly surprised to discover that I got a letter printed in issue #35!!

Nothing beats that thrill as a life-long comic nerd. Its not easy to get into a Marvel comic, even these days with less people on average writing in. Not only that, but The Hulk is an all-time top favourite character/comic of mine, so it feels like quite a lucky achievement to be published in it! Nerd-bucket-list item - checkmarked!! This was my third letter in a Marvel comic, in roughly 30 years of writing in at various times.
Congrats on the letter. I have read Immortal Hulk thru the trades and did not realize they published a letter column. Very cool!
Congrats, too! Having letters printed is awesome. I had a letter printed in The Bunker #2 by Joshua Hale Fialkov. It was the very first one. Unfortunately it was only in the early digital version and there were different letters in the print version later on. Maybe I should have sent the same letter in again but I didn't. Damn myself!!I

User avatar
tarheelmarine
Ask me about the Mellow Mushroom
Ask me about the Mellow Mushroom
Posts: 3747
Joined: Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:14:44 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Magnus Robot Fighter
Favorite title: Shadowman
Favorite writer: Jim Shooter
Favorite artist: Jim Calafiore
Location: Japan
Re: What comics are you reading now?

Post by tarheelmarine »

I just read the Absolute Edition of All Star Batman and Robin: The Boy Wonder. The introduction explained that this story is in the same bat-verse as Dark Knight, Dark Knight Returns, etc. Knowing that, I really enjoyed the series. I enjoyed the Batman with an edge, and art (of course) was fantastic. I was disappointed to know that the sequel was never published (and likely never will be).


Post Reply