What comics are you reading now?

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:48 pm

Just read the Surrogate Owner's Manual. It's a great looking hardcover that collects both mini-series. The art could have been better but it's a very cool concept that looks at the social ramifications of using the surrogates technology to replace humans in every day life.

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:53 pm

Doorman wrote:Just read the Surrogate Owner's Manual. It's a great looking hardcover that collects both mini-series. The art could have been better but it's a very cool concept that looks at the social ramifications of using the surrogates technology to replace humans in every day life.

Yet to read volume two, but loved the 1st volume and agree about the art.
I actually really enjoyed the movie too.

geocarr · Post by **geocarr** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 4:12 pm

Doorman wrote:Just read the Surrogate Owner's Manual. It's a great looking hardcover that collects both mini-series. The art could have been better but it's a very cool concept that looks at the social ramifications of using the surrogates technology to replace humans in every day life.

I am interested in reading that someday. Maybe sooner than later...

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 4:19 pm

Strikeforce Morituri.
Up to issue 7 so far and really enjoying it conidering its a mid to late 80's Marvel book.
Slighly dated sure, but still makes me want more, so big

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:56 pm

Draco wrote:Strikeforce Morituri.
Up to issue 7 so far and really enjoying it conidering its a mid to late 80's Marvel book.
Slighly dated sure, but still makes me want more, so big

I have the first 2 issues. Not bad for a Marvel book(muahahahaha) and I can get every issue in the series for 80 cents

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:44 pm

Just about to finish the run of Ult X-Men. I have enjoyed Kirkman's run. He has been laying out plot points that are now coming to fruition.

I'm at the last part of the Apocalypse storyline. The Phoenix v. Apocalypse.

Pretty good so far.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:46 pm

Elveen wrote:Just about to finish the run of Ult X-Men. I have enjoyed Kirkman's run. He has been laying out plot points that are now coming to fruition.

I'm at the last part of the Apocalypse storyline. The Phoenix v. Apocalypse.

Pretty good so far.

I enjoyed the Kirkman era quite a lot - he basically did what the line was intended for, using some familiar ideas in fairly familiar ways, while taking other familiar ideas and really twisting them around. I cannot say that I enjoyed Aron Coleite who took over later for the end-run.

Have you tried any of the other Ultimate series (pre- or post- Ultimatum)?

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:48 pm

leonmallett wrote:
Elveen wrote:Just about to finish the run of Ult X-Men. I have enjoyed Kirkman's run. He has been laying out plot points that are now coming to fruition.

I'm at the last part of the Apocalypse storyline. The Phoenix v. Apocalypse.

Pretty good so far.
I enjoyed the kirkman era quite a lot - he basically did what the line was inmtended using familiar ideas in fairly familiar ways, while taking other familiar ideas and really twisting them around. I cannot say that I enjoyed aron Coleite who took ov er later for the end-run.

Have you tried any of the other Ultimate series (pre- or post- Ultimatum)?

I've read both Avengers runs by Milar. Both good. And the 3rd one (I think) with Cap and Red Skull. Not as good, but ok.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:48 pm

Elveen wrote:
leonmallett wrote:
Elveen wrote:Just about to finish the run of Ult X-Men. I have enjoyed Kirkman's run. He has been laying out plot points that are now coming to fruition.

I'm at the last part of the Apocalypse storyline. The Phoenix v. Apocalypse.

Pretty good so far.
I enjoyed the kirkman era quite a lot - he basically did what the line was inmtended using familiar ideas in fairly familiar ways, while taking other familiar ideas and really twisting them around. I cannot say that I enjoyed aron Coleite who took ov er later for the end-run.

Have you tried any of the other Ultimate series (pre- or post- Ultimatum)?

I've read both Avengers runs by Milar. Both good. And the 3rd one (I think) with Cap and Red Skull. Not as good, but ok.

And the 1st Spidey TPB. also good.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:40 pm

Elveen wrote:Just about to finish the run of Ult X-Men. I have enjoyed Kirkman's run. He has been laying out plot points that are now coming to fruition.

It has been a while, but I seem to remember that this is his Marvel writing that is most similar to his Invincible writing in that he dropped alot of stuff out there and then wrapped into it later. I love that.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:42 pm

leonmallett wrote: Have you tried any of the other Ultimate series (pre- or post- Ultimatum)?

I enjoyed most all of what I read (USM, UXM, the first Ultimates). However, my favorite stuff might be the Ultimate Marvel Team-Up collection and the Ultimate Galactus books. Weird.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:51 pm

Has anyone read One Moment In Time?

It got bashed everywhere in reviews.

I've only read the first issue so far, but I thought it was fantastic. I loved Annual 21 being weaved in to the story. Joe Quesada is an awesome penciller. His MJ variant covers are just beautiful.

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:40 am

just read Deadpool: Wade Wilson's War .... pee-yew! that was pretty lame.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:34 pm

Just re-read Emerald Dawn volumes 1 & 2, for the first time in about 15 years. Man, have comics changed in the last 20 years. Not nearly as much "cosmic threat" stuff and far more about immediate planetary or personal problems. A refreshing reminder. Also, comics used to have more humor. That wasn't a false memory, lol. To that end, one of the best and funniest exchanges I've ever read was in this series:

Evil creature: "do you doubt that we lack the power to destroy you?"

Sinestro: "Do I doubt that you lack the power? Listen to yourself! Your syntax is as garbled as your political schemes. The sign of a disordered mind"

ian_house · Post by **ian_house** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:21 pm

That's a great line.

OmenSpirits.com · Post by **OmenSpirits.com** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:54 pm

Essential Thor, cap, spider-man, & moon knight.

Rereading Kamen Rider Spirits.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:05 pm

essential cap vols 1 2 and 3

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:36 pm

ian_house wrote:That's a great line.

It is just one of those "W..HUH? LMAO" lines that come out of nowhere.

OmenSpirits.com · Post by **OmenSpirits.com** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:12 pm

superman-prime wrote:essential cap vols 1 2 and 3

It's ALL about the kirby action!

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 12:02 am

yep classic

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 11:03 am

So I finished the Ult. X-Men #1-100 run.

Overall it thought it was pretty good. There were some lulls for sure, but not really any time where I was disinterested.

I think the kirkman run was maybe the best and there was an artist (can remember the name) that did a few books early on in a sorta cartoon style that I thought really fit.

A few things that I was not crazy about.

They do not look like kids. If they did not keep talking about how they are teenagers I would have never realized that. I think they should have drawn them to looking like kids and not so muscular.

there was a bit too much of Jean Grey/Phoenix saving the day.

Prof. X came off very lame and un-powerful and un-smart. I think he was the poorest executed character through out the book.

But overall, a very fun and exciting read.

Now I am gonna read the Frank Miller Give Me Liberty/Martha Washington stuff.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:52 pm

Martha is some of the best stuff that Miller and Gibbons have done, E. You are in for a treat.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:57 pm

xodacia81 wrote:Martha is some of the best stuff that Miller and Gibbons have done, E. You are in for a treat.

I started last night, just 1 book in and I really like it. There is some great stuff laid out.

Looks good.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:31 pm

Elveen wrote: Prof. X came off very lame and un-powerful and un-smart. I think he was the poorest executed character through out the book.

I kind of liked that about the series.

I definitely want to re-read it one of these days.

My Bone reading has slowed a bit due to time restraints and the interest leveling a bit.

I hope to get back to it soon.

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 4:26 pm

working my way though Church and State Vol 2 still. Slowly of course.