What comics are you reading now?

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:15 pm

Elveen, I have the first Bone TPB I was going to see if any interest on eBay existed with, but if you'd like, I will send to you. And yes, your girls will love it - it's truly an "all ages" type of book.

-slym

hulk181man · Post by **hulk181man** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:42 pm

*SQUEE* wrote:
hulk181man wrote:Currently reading = Doktor Sleepless

Anyone else?
I really enjoy that book. All my comic friends stay away from it for some reason tho.

Independent publishing ?

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:49 pm

Elveen wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote:
Elveen wrote:I have the last few pages of the last 1602 book.

Not sure what I am going to read next. Maybe Ronin.
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

I've read it all. I thought the first was the best, but all was at least very good. and it is the kind of story that I think I will enjoy as much or even more on the second read.

What other recommendations?
Have you read "Bone"? I think you'd love it
Not read Bone yet?

Shame on you. It is a tremendous piece of work that I read to my kids. Bone and Castle Waiting. Your girls would love Castle Waiting.

I can read Bone to my girls?

Can I pick up any TPB and read? DO I need to read in order?

Also...... what about Y Last Man?

Bone's def. a beginning to end read.

I enjoyed YTLM; not as much as Preacher but I'd say they're about the same level of Rated "R."

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:05 pm

Scalped 1 - 5.

It's *SQUEE* amazing and I hear it only gets better.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:31 am

Jay Tomio wrote:Bone is damn nice. It's not YA, but more All-Ages - the toughest thing to do well IMHO, and it's why Disney and now Pixar are such beasts.

I wonder if you'd like Star man? it's recently been collected and has damn fine writing by Robinson. What I think though?

DC: New Frontier. Darwyn Cook Awesomeness.

400yrs wrote:Scalped 1 - 5.

It's *SQUEE* amazing and I hear it only gets better.

Oh, the first year or so, especially, of Starman was amazing stuff.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:23 am

Robinson's Starman has been recommended before. I'll do some investigating.

Finished 1602 last night. Overall I really enjoyed it. (can't beat .25 books) I really liked the art. the concept was also very clever.

I also read Astro City Special: Supersonic. (this is for 4 Hun

)
It was the first AS books that I did not think was up to par. I thought it was pedestrian. You could see where the story was going from the beginning. Maybe because AS has been so good, it did not meet my explications.

Lightning Strike · Post by **Lightning Strike** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:13 pm

Jay Tomio wrote:Bone is damn nice. It's not YA, but more All-Ages - the toughest thing to do well IMHO, and it's why Disney and now Pixar are such beasts.

I wonder if you'd like Star man? it's recently been collected and has damn fine writing by Robinson.

Oh yeah, great suggestion! I forgot about that series. It's darn good!

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:27 pm

Elveen wrote: I also read Astro City Special: Supersonic. (this is for 4 Hun )
It was the first AS books that I did not think was up to par. I thought it was pedestrian. You could see where the story was going from the beginning. Maybe because AS has been so good, it did not meet my explications.

I agree. Honestly, the only Astro City books that I think were phenomenal were the first limited series and then the regular series.

I've been so disappointed with Local Heros, Dark Ages, and the many one shots that I no longer buy the new stuff when he puts it out.

The LS and the series were comics at their best though.

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:40 pm

400yrs wrote:
Elveen wrote: I also read Astro City Special: Supersonic. (this is for 4 Hun )
It was the first AS books that I did not think was up to par. I thought it was pedestrian. You could see where the story was going from the beginning. Maybe because AS has been so good, it did not meet my explications.

I agree. Honestly, the only Astro City books that I think were phenomenal were the first limited series and then the regular series.

I've been so disappointed with Local Heros, Dark Ages, and the many one shots that I no longer buy the new stuff when he puts it out.

The LS and the series were comics at their best though.

I just need one issue for the first two volumes and have nearly all sets and specials.

i did read some early stuff and loved them, but heard nothing than bland reviews on speicals and minis

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:59 pm

Draco wrote:
400yrs wrote:
Elveen wrote: I also read Astro City Special: Supersonic. (this is for 4 Hun )
It was the first AS books that I did not think was up to par. I thought it was pedestrian. You could see where the story was going from the beginning. Maybe because AS has been so good, it did not meet my explications.

I agree. Honestly, the only Astro City books that I think were phenomenal were the first limited series and then the regular series.

I've been so disappointed with Local Heros, Dark Ages, and the many one shots that I no longer buy the new stuff when he puts it out.

The LS and the series were comics at their best though.
I just need one issue for the first two volumes and have nearly all sets and specials.

i did read some early stuff and loved them, but heard nothing than bland reviews on speicals and minis

Busiek has always been feast or famine.

Lightning Strike · Post by **Lightning Strike** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:20 pm

xodacia81 wrote:
Draco wrote:
400yrs wrote:
Elveen wrote: I also read Astro City Special: Supersonic. (this is for 4 Hun )
It was the first AS books that I did not think was up to par. I thought it was pedestrian. You could see where the story was going from the beginning. Maybe because AS has been so good, it did not meet my explications.

I agree. Honestly, the only Astro City books that I think were phenomenal were the first limited series and then the regular series.

I've been so disappointed with Local Heros, Dark Ages, and the many one shots that I no longer buy the new stuff when he puts it out.

The LS and the series were comics at their best though.
I just need one issue for the first two volumes and have nearly all sets and specials.

i did read some early stuff and loved them, but heard nothing than bland reviews on speicals and minis

Busiek has always been feast or famine.

The only things I really like of Busiek's is his first AC series, Avengers and Thunderbolts.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:26 pm

Lightning Strike wrote:
xodacia81 wrote:
Draco wrote:
400yrs wrote:
Elveen wrote: I also read Astro City Special: Supersonic. (this is for 4 Hun )
It was the first AS books that I did not think was up to par. I thought it was pedestrian. You could see where the story was going from the beginning. Maybe because AS has been so good, it did not meet my explications.

I agree. Honestly, the only Astro City books that I think were phenomenal were the first limited series and then the regular series.

I've been so disappointed with Local Heros, Dark Ages, and the many one shots that I no longer buy the new stuff when he puts it out.

The LS and the series were comics at their best though.
I just need one issue for the first two volumes and have nearly all sets and specials.

i did read some early stuff and loved them, but heard nothing than bland reviews on speicals and minis

Busiek has always been feast or famine.
The only things I really like of Busiek's is his first AC series, Avengers and Thunderbolts.

The only thing I've LOVED that he ever did was MARVELS.

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:30 pm

Veen, have you read Kingdom Come?

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:41 pm

X-O HoboJoe wrote:Veen, have you read Kingdom Come?

Yes. I have the trade. That will be one of the first TPBs that I re-read.

A while back I started a thread asking what I should read next and got many suggestions.

A few things that were suggested that I have not read yet are:
Life And Death Of Captain Marvel
v for vendetta
Arkham Asylum
James Robinson's Starman
The Golden Age by James Robinson

I am now trying to finish my Moore Supreme run and From Hell.

Even now and then I scan ebay for cheap trades of the above books. I usually just miss the killer deals.

Hobo, any more suggestions?

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:19 pm

V for Vendetta. Tonight. Do not wait or delay.

The scene on the roof in the rain where V explains what freedom really is may be the most sublimely powerful thing I've ever read in the graphic sequential art medium.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:22 pm

X-O HoboJoe wrote:V for Vendetta. Tonight. Do not wait or delay.

The scene on the roof in the rain where V explains what freedom really is may be the most sublimely powerful thing I've ever read in the graphic sequential art medium.

Sounds good.

I wonder if I can find one at my library?

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:36 pm

Elveen wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:V for Vendetta. Tonight. Do not wait or delay.

The scene on the roof in the rain where V explains what freedom really is may be the most sublimely powerful thing I've ever read in the graphic sequential art medium.

Sounds good.

I wonder if I can find one at my library?

Download it if you have to. IMO, it's so good you'll buy a copy later to keep around.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:39 pm

X-O HoboJoe wrote:
Elveen wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:V for Vendetta. Tonight. Do not wait or delay.

The scene on the roof in the rain where V explains what freedom really is may be the most sublimely powerful thing I've ever read in the graphic sequential art medium.

Sounds good.

I wonder if I can find one at my library?
Download it if you have to. IMO, it's so good you'll buy a copy later to keep around.

What?

Please elaborate.

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:46 pm

Elveen wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:
Elveen wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:V for Vendetta. Tonight. Do not wait or delay.

The scene on the roof in the rain where V explains what freedom really is may be the most sublimely powerful thing I've ever read in the graphic sequential art medium.

Sounds good.

I wonder if I can find one at my library?
Download it if you have to. IMO, it's so good you'll buy a copy later to keep around.

What? Please elaborate.

There are sites you can DL e-copies of comics and graphic novels.

Unfortunately I'm pretty worthless at how to . . .

BloodOfHeroes · Post by **BloodOfHeroes** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:37 pm

X-O HoboJoe wrote:V for Vendetta. Tonight. Do not wait or delay.
The scene on the roof in the rain where V explains what freedom really is may be the most sublimely powerful thing I've ever read in the graphic sequential art medium.

geocarr · Post by **geocarr** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:00 pm

BloodOfHeroes wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:V for Vendetta. Tonight. Do not wait or delay.
The scene on the roof in the rain where V explains what freedom really is may be the most sublimely powerful thing I've ever read in the graphic sequential art medium.

This trade has been next to my bed for over a year now. People should not be afraid of their government. Government should be afraid of its people. Spread the word.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:44 pm

its a fantastic read for sure

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:04 pm

Kurt Busiek's Thunderbolts is a FANTASTIC read! Check it out!

Lightning Strike · Post by **Lightning Strike** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:34 pm

Doorman wrote:Kurt Busiek's Thunderbolts is a FANTASTIC read! Check it out!

IMO, it's the best work he's ever done. From the the very last page of the first issue to the end of the run (#75?), Thunderbolts was as good as any book being published. One of those series that doesn't get enough recognition, but totally deserves it.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:43 pm

Lightning Strike wrote:
Doorman wrote:Kurt Busiek's Thunderbolts is a FANTASTIC read! Check it out!
IMO, it's the best work he's ever done. From the the very last page of the first issue to the end of the run (#75?), Thunderbolts was as good as any book being published. One of those series that doesn't get enough recognition, but totally deserves it.

Can you give me a quick summary with out giving to much away?