Comic Books & Graphic Novels
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I plan on reading the Walking Dead comics after the series ends. I can't find it, but I have one on the Surfer that involves him leading Galactus to Earth and fighting the Fantastic Four.
Good call on Secret Wars Jomari. I have most of the comics from I and II. I haven't looked, but I would like to find the whole Secret Wars story arc (including the offshoots in the various other comics) in one package.
I would love to see Josh Whedon put that story to film.
Good call on Secret Wars Jomari. I have most of the comics from I and II. I haven't looked, but I would like to find the whole Secret Wars story arc (including the offshoots in the various other comics) in one package.
I would love to see Josh Whedon put that story to film.
Yesfan70 said:
i am not alone. :happy-smileygiantred:
my problem is, i think im hooked on comics again. this time around i think its more or less somewhat stressful, but also removes that wonder of awe and well, awesomeness.
i plan on getting the infinity glove again, not because of the movie, but simply because it had a great storyline.
i also wanted to read more of the original reboots from 1993, including the superman death.
remember the cover?
or was it this one...
im not a true superman fan, but i like...
So, I've been working my way through a number of Batman graphic novels (recommended by our local Batman, of course), and am really enjoying these:
Year One
The Long Halloween
Dark Victory
The Killing Joke
Hush
The Dark Knight Returns
All very good, and each unique in its own way. Yeah ok so some of the plot/history details are different from author to author, and there are a few characters I don't recognize at all (Huntress, Nightwing - though I realize he's one of the ex-Robins, just don't know the back story). Great stories all, and it's interesting to see some of the influences of these on the Nolan movies.
But what I'm discovering more and more is that my primary enjoyment from these comics is the artwork. They're all good. But Hush in particular is simply spectacular! And this is gotta be about the geekiest thing I've ever said (and that's saying a lot, for me), but the way Poison Ivy is drawn in the book - in particular, her ass - kinda turns me on. :scared-eek:
Not the particular image I had in mind, but close... probably near the same page.
Anyway, this is a lot of fun, and I definitely recommend all of these if you haven't read/seen them.
Year One
The Long Halloween
Dark Victory
The Killing Joke
Hush
The Dark Knight Returns
All very good, and each unique in its own way. Yeah ok so some of the plot/history details are different from author to author, and there are a few characters I don't recognize at all (Huntress, Nightwing - though I realize he's one of the ex-Robins, just don't know the back story). Great stories all, and it's interesting to see some of the influences of these on the Nolan movies.
But what I'm discovering more and more is that my primary enjoyment from these comics is the artwork. They're all good. But Hush in particular is simply spectacular! And this is gotta be about the geekiest thing I've ever said (and that's saying a lot, for me), but the way Poison Ivy is drawn in the book - in particular, her ass - kinda turns me on. :scared-eek:
Not the particular image I had in mind, but close... probably near the same page.
Anyway, this is a lot of fun, and I definitely recommend all of these if you haven't read/seen them.
Great Minds Think Alike, Pauly.
I got Hush as a gift for my dad and recently read it. I've known the story for a long time (from other sources) but I haven't actually read it. Until last week... I was actually telling friends how fantastic the art is. Every panel on every page is great.
I got Hush as a gift for my dad and recently read it. I've known the story for a long time (from other sources) but I haven't actually read it. Until last week... I was actually telling friends how fantastic the art is. Every panel on every page is great.
Yeah I was telling Towen how much use DC has gotten from Hush to market the character. Art from that story is on everything from school folders to tee-shirts and beyond. Jim Lee has defined the look of Batman ever since he drew that book.
They even have modified iconic poses on some of the splash pages and gave Batman "dark knight trilogy" armor...
They even have modified iconic poses on some of the splash pages and gave Batman "dark knight trilogy" armor...
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Hush was great but Killing Joke IMO is better.
Been getting into Garth Ennis a lot lately, his stories in CROSSED are great and Preacher is fantastic. If those are to extreme for you guys then check out his Red Team, it's got a lot of comic lovers inside jokes and is a fun read.
Been getting into Garth Ennis a lot lately, his stories in CROSSED are great and Preacher is fantastic. If those are to extreme for you guys then check out his Red Team, it's got a lot of comic lovers inside jokes and is a fun read.
walls
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Just finished BATMAN The Long Halloween, man I LOVED this! Gonna start The Court Of Owls tomorrow.
Also just picked up the Batman and Catwoman HUSH statue, it's a great piece and really captures Jim Lees art quite nicely. While Killing Joke still remains my fave there is no denying what LEE brings to Batman in HUSH.
Also just picked up the Batman and Catwoman HUSH statue, it's a great piece and really captures Jim Lees art quite nicely. While Killing Joke still remains my fave there is no denying what LEE brings to Batman in HUSH.
FINALLY, I was able to finish the Batman: Court of Owls and City of Owls storyline. Great story and I can see why the combo of Scott Snyder (writer) and Greg Capullo (artist) have gained so much praise from their recent Batman run. BUT over time I don't see it being held in the same regard of the other tried and true "classics" IMO. I have stockpiles of Batman books that I've continued to collect ranging from the early 90s right before I quit buying to more recently when I started back up and began filling in gaps with volumes of Batman hardcovers. I must have ~60 graphic novels to choose from. :shock:
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Just finished Snyder and Capullo's Joker Death of the Family. It's really good, the Joker is really violent in this one and IMO the best depiction of the character in a LONG time.
Also picked up the Batman on The horse statue from Millers Dark Knight, it's a fantastic piece.
I really like Capullo's Batman, but he's no Jim Lee. Lol
Also picked up the Batman on The horse statue from Millers Dark Knight, it's a fantastic piece.
I really like Capullo's Batman, but he's no Jim Lee. Lol