What comics are you reading now?

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:30 pm

The sale stuff was ok, not my fav by any means though

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:37 pm

Jay Tomio wrote:New issue of Iron Fist is dope

Agreed. This book is still good even since Brubaker left it. However, I'm considering switching to trades. It's great, but I'm pretty certain that this would be excellence read in trade format.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:39 pm

Lightning Strike wrote:
400yrs wrote:Savage Dragon 145 - I've been looking for a good jump on point for SD for a while now and never found one. This issue is finally a good jump on point. Pretty good story with some nicely done fill-ins on what's happening in the series. #148 is Image's FCBD book, so I'm picking this up through #148 to decide whether to keep it on the sub or not.
I used to read Savage Dragon all the time up until shortly after he found out his origin. I guess after that I lost interest. What's been happening since?

Not really sure. I've just read #145 lately. In that issue, a former friend / fellow officer comes to SD and says that he should rejoin the force. So he does. It was pretty good for a jump on.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:31 am

Jay Tomio wrote:
400yrs wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote:New issue of Iron Fist is dope
Agreed. This book is still good even since Brubaker left it. However, I'm considering switching to trades. It's great, but I'm pretty certain that this would be excellence read in trade format.
There is truth to that, but that's coming from (me) a person who'd never buy single issues.

Well, then I guess you were referring to the newest trade then or using bit torrents. The new single issue is great.

dave · Post by **dave** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:21 pm

Elveen wrote:So I started The First by Crossgen.

It was the first time I was not immediately hooked. I almost, put it down, but I decided to give it a few more issues. I am now a bit interested. So a few more books to see.

Really, I don't like that Bart Sears no-one-looks-like-that-but-every-character-looks-like-that art. Again a first, I have visually loved the Crossgen books, not crazy about the look of the beginning of the First.

My sentiments exactly regarding that particular book. I used to love Bart's art when the x-o issues were coming out, but when i saw the work on the first i realized that he was a bit of a one trick pony.

did you end up liking brath?

dave · Post by **dave** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:23 pm

Lightning Strike wrote:I just started "Tales of the Batman" tpb. It features a compilation of all the Tim Sale Batman issues.

i just read that too. i really liked the intros tim gives to each story. blades and the catwoman story stood out. i enjoyed it in its entirety.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:44 pm

dave wrote:
Elveen wrote:So I started The First by Crossgen.

It was the first time I was not immediately hooked. I almost, put it down, but I decided to give it a few more issues. I am now a bit interested. So a few more books to see.

Really, I don't like that Bart Sears no-one-looks-like-that-but-every-character-looks-like-that art. Again a first, I have visually loved the Crossgen books, not crazy about the look of the beginning of the First.
My sentiments exactly regarding that particular book. I used to love Bart's art when the x-o issues were coming out, but when i saw the work on the first i realized that he was a bit of a one trick pony.

did you end up liking brath?

I liked Brath alot, but no real ending which is a bummer. but that is DU love for ya.

I am putting down the First. I pulled out my run of Route 666. I am not sure it is going to be for me, but I am going to give it a try.[/i]

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:11 pm

Elveen wrote:
dave wrote:
Elveen wrote:So I started The First by Crossgen.

It was the first time I was not immediately hooked. I almost, put it down, but I decided to give it a few more issues. I am now a bit interested. So a few more books to see.

Really, I don't like that Bart Sears no-one-looks-like-that-but-every-character-looks-like-that art. Again a first, I have visually loved the Crossgen books, not crazy about the look of the beginning of the First.
My sentiments exactly regarding that particular book. I used to love Bart's art when the x-o issues were coming out, but when i saw the work on the first i realized that he was a bit of a one trick pony.

did you end up liking brath?

I liked Brath alot, but no real ending which is a bummer. but that is DU love for ya.

I am putting down the First. I pulled out my run of Route 666. I am not sure it is going to be for me, but I am going to give it a try.[/i]

Forget the bad side of CG. IT sounds to me like you need the pick-me-up known as MORE VERTIGO, lol.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 3:09 pm

xodacia81 wrote:
Elveen wrote:
dave wrote:
Elveen wrote:So I started The First by Crossgen.

It was the first time I was not immediately hooked. I almost, put it down, but I decided to give it a few more issues. I am now a bit interested. So a few more books to see.

Really, I don't like that Bart Sears no-one-looks-like-that-but-every-character-looks-like-that art. Again a first, I have visually loved the Crossgen books, not crazy about the look of the beginning of the First.
My sentiments exactly regarding that particular book. I used to love Bart's art when the x-o issues were coming out, but when i saw the work on the first i realized that he was a bit of a one trick pony.

did you end up liking brath?

I liked Brath alot, but no real ending which is a bummer. but that is DU love for ya.

I am putting down the First. I pulled out my run of Route 666. I am not sure it is going to be for me, but I am going to give it a try.[/i]
Forget the bad side of CG. IT sounds to me like you need the pick-me-up known as MORE VERTIGO, lol.

I just read a Vertigo mini (Death: Time of your life) I have 2 other Vertigo minis that I just need one book to complete.

I have some reads that I am "saving" that I am sure I will like (both Moore Supreme TPBs and Ghost vol. 1) I am also close to getting the complete runs on a few things: Promethia, From Hell, Shooter's Legion (the one he just did), and Jack of Fables. So the reading is looking good for the future.

But right now I am on the Crossgen kick. Beside the First (which I just did not like the art, it was a bit distractive) I have really loved Crossgen. I still have a bunch to read, so for a bit, Crossgen it is.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:29 pm

Jay Tomio wrote:If you already finished Bone. I'd highly recommend Mouse Guard as a follow-up for kiddies.

We have only read the 1st TPB, but I got TPBs #1-6 of Bone off ebay. And they are the colored versions which I think my girls will like even more.

Good lookin out on the mouse Guard. what about Stan Sakai's Yoshumbe Uojimbo (or whatever), good for kids?

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:19 pm

Elveen wrote: what about Stan Sakai's Yoshumbe Uojimbo (or whatever), good for kids?

No, I wouldn't read it to my kids.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:23 pm

400yrs wrote:
Elveen wrote: what about Stan Sakai's Yoshumbe Uojimbo (or whatever), good for kids?
No, I wouldn't read it to my kids.

thanks 4 hun.

Eternalwarrior68 · Post by **Eternalwarrior68** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:31 pm

I just picked up IDW's Classic GIJoe vol. 1 collecting issues 1-10 of marvels original run. This is a very nice trade! Heavy gloss paper and very nicely re-colored, if your a Joe fan, I highly recommend this book.

Elveen: Usagi Yojimbo is an excellent book. I would recommend reading an issue and deciding for yourself if you think it is appropriate for younger kids. Teenagers might be an appropriate age IMO

If anyone hasnt read Usagi, you really should its very cool.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:22 pm

ya the reissues were great lots of time and effort put in to them

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:38 pm

Eternalwarrior68 wrote: Elveen: Usagi Yojimbo is an excellent book. I would recommend reading an issue and deciding for yourself if you think it is appropriate for younger kids. Teenagers might be an appropriate age IMO

If anyone hasnt read Usagi, you really should its very cool.

I guess I should explain my "no" answer.

Some issues would be fine to read with kids, but it's spotty.

It is cartoony, but it does have death in it from fighting and it has demons. It's all cartoony death and demons, but I wouldn't want to explain what's going on to anyone younger than.... I don't know 10 or 11. My oldest is four so I don't have a good gauge on when she should learn stuff in the future yet......

Haven't read more than 1 or 2 issues of Bone so I'm not sure how the content compares between the 2 books.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:32 am

Jay Tomio wrote:Next week's Marvel batch has heavy hitting titles released and so far so good!

Elveen wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote:If you already finished Bone. I'd highly recommend Mouse Guard as a follow-up for kiddies.
We have only read the 1st TPB, but I got TPBs #1-6 of Bone off ebay. And they are the colored versions which I think my girls will like even more.

Good lookin out on the mouse Guard. what about Stan Sakai's Yoshumbe Uojimbo (or whatever), good for kids?
I find myself in a weird place with that question. I'd say it wouldn't matter to me but everyone is different. I know when I was like 7 or 8 I was reading Heavy Metal, but I also can't admit that it was my parents sharing it with me

Mouse Guard is real fun, even the format is fun (not a standard sized book). Hardcovers are great but single issues are cheap as long as you don't mind getting non-first prints of issue#1

Cheap comic are the best. I have decided that I am a reader, not a collector.

I will be on the look out for Mouse guard.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:59 am

I read the first 4 books or Route 666. the title threw me off at first, but I actually like the story.

Good so far.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:23 am

I started reading a few Femforce books the other day... other than the obvious titular action, the stories hold up pretty well. I don't know why they went back and forth between color, black and white and then color again (interior pages) but they are pretty good. Nothing to write home about but decent.

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:40 am

I think the appeal of Femforce (beyond the obvious eye-appeal) is the long history its built up. It's not some short-lived 5 issue series that never finishes ... its a collection of one-shots, mini series, and spinoff series all spearheaded by a 125+ long main series. There's lots of continuity being built there that you're about to partake in. Enjoy!

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:46 pm

And I think that they are still making books. Am I correct ?

The books go to at least the 140s... so some catching up to do. I don't know much about the fanbase (well I can only imagine) but I am referring to how large it is, do any show up at conventions, whats up with the company etc. To me, their website looks like it is a running company. But I just have not had the time to research any of this. I dont even have all issues bagged and boarded yet. A lot are bagged but not taped down.

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:29 pm

If I am not mistaken, Femforce is Americomics?

I think I see them in Previews from time to time. They might even feature the golden age Daredevil as a character.

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:48 pm

I am actually going to attempt starting the reading of my stack of 3-year-old comics. I'm wondering if I should read each title through, or go month-by-month and read an issue of Uncanny, an issue of X-Men, and then an issue of Wolverine. Then again, House Of M is right in the middle of all of these (and I have the HOM mini-series to read as well) so I might just read them through up to this point, and then take it from there.

So, 3 years later, how important is/was House Of M???

-slym

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:52 pm

slym2none wrote:I am actually going to attempt starting the reading of my stack of 3-year-old comics. I'm wondering if I should read each title through, or go month-by-month and read an issue of Uncanny, an issue of X-Men, and then an issue of Wolverine. Then again, House Of M is right in the middle of all of these (and I have the HOM mini-series to read as well) so I might just read them through up to this point, and then take it from there.

So, 3 years later, how important is/was House Of M???

-slym

Very important. Still comes up. Draws heavily from Avengers Disassembled and plays big into Civil War.

As long as you know what happens at the end of House of M (which they mention like every month) you will be pretty well caught up. Much like Age of Apocalypse, most of it happens in an alternate timeline and doesn't really affect the rest of the continuity - except the way it ends.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:00 pm

All this talk of these "long lasting impact" mega-crossovers made me go and look at some of them. Well, I have to say, maybe it is just that my tastes have changed, but I'm not "feeling it" from either the DC or Marvel stuff. I tried Infinite Crisis and Civil War. I wouldn't say they were bad-and the art was great-but they just didn't grab me the way they might have back in the day. It could be that I was out of the loop for so long, I don't know. These days, I just seem to like the books that are not, at least exclusively, about "superheroes", at least in the traditional sense of the term.

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:02 pm

Chiclo wrote:
slym2none wrote:I am actually going to attempt starting the reading of my stack of 3-year-old comics. I'm wondering if I should read each title through, or go month-by-month and read an issue of Uncanny, an issue of X-Men, and then an issue of Wolverine. Then again, House Of M is right in the middle of all of these (and I have the HOM mini-series to read as well) so I might just read them through up to this point, and then take it from there.

So, 3 years later, how important is/was House Of M???

-slym
Very important. Still comes up. Draws heavily from Avengers Disassembled and plays big into Civil War.

As long as you know what happens at the end of House of M (which they mention like every month) you will be pretty well caught up. Much like Age of Apocalypse, most of it happens in an alternate timeline and doesn't really affect the rest of the continuity - except the way it ends.

Is the reading order of the titles I have important, or is it even obvious???

-slym