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Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 9:25 pm

ok in this thread recommend one current comic you enjoy and why.

District X

I haven't read an 'X' title since the mid-90's, but I picked up the first three issues on a recommendation when the new comics didn't come in. The creators are unknowns to me (David Yardin and David Hine) but I was very impressed at their skill and craft. No pin-ups and spreads, just good old-fashioned storytelling with a lot of grid layouts with a focus on character, expression, and backgrounds.
The first story arc is a 6-parter (part 6 is the most recent issue) and it's a much more creative look at mutants than I have seen in the past. It's basically a cop/detective drama with mutants, but the mutants aren't just a sideline, they're a main component to the unfolding plot and dramas. I was most impressed that the characters are well defined and interesting, and I was most disappointed that 2 of the 6 issues have fill in artists. The artists do a good job capturing the same feel, but it still makes for a more inconsistent experience.

Anyone else?

depluto · Post by **depluto** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 9:53 am

Check out the new Conan from Dark Horse. I'm not sure if it's ever been written better. Busiek is doing it, and I forgive him for the power of Ninjak stuff now. The art is brutal and works very well.

johnhickman · Post by **johnhickman** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 11:06 am

Brian Wood's Demo really gets me. The 12 issue arc is wrapping up in December, but you don't have to read them in any order. Each issue is a self contained story with art very well done by Becky Cloonan. Her art style is different from issue to issue. The basic premise is what if normal people in everyday situations had extraordinary powers. Each issue has different characters and situations. Well worth the process of picking them up. The approach of a "one and done" issue is so novel anymore, since most comics tend to be just long graphic novels that supplement the income of the artistic team until enough issues can be collected into a TPB. Anymore I just wait for the TPB, with these I can read them independantly.

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:46 pm

a book I've been reading that I haven't seen much hype about (yet) is Small Gods from Image Comics. Since I suck at describing what a comic's premise is, I'll just post a link to an article that can do a better job than I can. The early issues have already sold out and they're going to a TPB:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/ ... gi?id=4313

TLC55555 · Post by **TLC55555** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 3:18 pm

depluto wrote:Check out the new Conan from Dark Horse. I'm not sure if it's ever been written better. Busiek is doing it, and I forgive him for the power of Ninjak stuff now. The art is brutal and works very well.

Just picked up Conan #9....fantastic.

lobo · Post by **lobo** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 5:31 pm

depluto wrote:Check out the new Conan from Dark Horse. I'm not sure if it's ever been written better. Busiek is doing it, and I forgive him for the power of Ninjak stuff now. The art is brutal and works very well.

Conan!

Artist is Cary Nord, I missed getting his signature a few weeks ago at a local show but I hope he sticks with the book for a long time.

lobo · Post by **lobo** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 5:45 pm

Rex Mundi from Image.
I've pumped up this book here before but it remains one of my favorite reads. Imagine a mystery story with deep political intrigue set in an alternate history of 1920s France. If you have a good understanding of european history since the birth of Christ then you should get a kick out of this one. Discovery (or exposing) of the Holy Grail is one focal points of the book. Story and artwork are second to none, and nevermind its from Image.

Issue #0 can be downloaded from the website:
http://www.shrunkenheadstudios.com/rexmundi/

dave · Post by **dave** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 9:34 pm

i can't tell you anything about a NEW book-because i'n too cheap to buy one...but i'm reading sojourn right now, and enjoy it...it's a good time to pick up crossgen books because stores are trying to move them quickly before they get stuck with them they way they did with 94 valiants...

i found some TPB's for $2 a piece!!!

jordan silo · Post by **jordan silo** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 12:57 am

Astonishing X-Men! Series that just started and is a great starting point to jump on!

justin · Post by **justin** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 1:00 am

Even with the hype, The New Avengers looks to be promising!

-A

Captain_Nemo · Post by **Captain_Nemo** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:24 am

Strangers In Paradise (Abstract Studios)

Terry Moore is an amazing artist, fantastic storyteller and an all around nice guy. It's a wonderful slice of life book that is a good way to get your wife or girlfriend into comics as well. (or wife AND girlfriend if you're naughty...)

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:43 am

SiP is by far one of the best things coming out right now. If you liked Dist. X, you'd prolly like Powers (Bendis, Oeming) too.

x-omatic · Post by **x-omatic** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:51 am

The new Captain America #1, yes I said new, is interesting and looks to be an interesting start.

Others I read right now are:
Supreme Power
Ultimates
Green Lantern - Rebirth
Bone
Stray Bullets
Walking Dead
Invincible
Ultra (superhero chicks)
Metal Hurlant
Y Last man standing

DawgPhan · Post by **DawgPhan** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:10 am

You guys read comic books?

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:37 am

Shhhhh. It's a secret. We collect 'em too. Send me all yours and I'll tell you if they're good or not.

Jaknife · Post by **Jaknife** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:36 pm

X-O HoboJoe wrote:Shhhhh. It's a secret. We collect 'em too. Send me all yours and I'll tell you if they're good or not.

I still read Ultimate X-Men.
I haven't picked up the latest cuz im lazy and broke, so i dont know much about ultimate sinister. I wish Finch and Bendis haven't left. I've been following the series since the beginning, and am fairly pleased with the twists and turns. I was totally suprised that Beast

SPOILER

died. I mean seriously, Marvel seems to choose a character, and torture them till death. In the original universe it was Colossus(whole family died, etc.), and in Ult Xmen it was Beast(turned blue, storm broke up with him, parents hated him, he was a social reject, he gets crunched by two sets of building parts, etc.).

I also like the super-ripped dugan, and black fury.

dac55 · Post by **dac55** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:40 pm

Hulk Future Imperfect. It is a good read .

David

Byrneout · Post by **Byrneout** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:18 am

Since several people already beat me to Conan, I recommend Gotham Central. Excellent book from start to finish.

lobo · Post by **lobo** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:04 pm

Byrneout wrote:Since several people already beat me to Conan, I recommend Gotham Central. Excellent book from start to finish.

Excellent series, just read the first 24 issues myself a month ago. If you like watching TV cop dramas then read this comic. Just like NYPD blue with a hint of Batman running around and a realistic dose of Batman's rogue's gallery.

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