Posted August 14, 2009 No no, its actually explained quite well. The skin/shrivelled shit was taken in by Shield and she re-awakened or something. As comic book death cop outs go it was more than tolerable. Im pretty sure thats wrong and she was basically just the Carnage symbiote mixed with the DNA it took from Gwen, nothing to do with the original body it left behind. Shes seperated from Carnage now though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 Oh....lol. My bad. To be fair it was like....*no excuses* -------------------- OH MY GOD I totally forgot to say. The Spider-Man cover is absolutely SHIT. They made it out to sound amazing. Official Press Release Marvel is pleased to unveil the special variant covers to Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1, Ultimate Comics Avengers #1 and Ultimate Comics Armor Wars #1 utilizing the brand-new Foilogram cover treatment! Part foil, part hologram, these reflective covers will jump at you from shelves! Watch as Spider-Man's webbing catches the light! Examine the intricate technology of Tony Stark! And, yes, that's Captain America's shield shining back at you! "This is Marvel doing the nineties right," explained David Gabriel, Marvel Comics Senior Vice President of Sales & Circulation. "We're taking two of the most popular cover treatments of all time--foil and holograms--to create an all new kind of cover, as a 'thank-you' to fans who've been demanding this kind of variant! Retailers and fans don't need to worry. We're only doing this on a limited basis. You won't see one on Ms Marvel #46 or Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #4. We're using them to mark very special occasions...such as the launch of Ultimate Comics line." As the Ultimate Comics line launches with Marvel's top characters and top creators, you can't miss the star-studded Ultimate Comics Avengers #1, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 and Ultimate Comics Armor Wars #1, now with Foilogram Variant Covers! Fans, speak to your retailers now about how to secure one of these variant covers! And it looks absolutely fucking shit. Its literally just foil and crimped foil. Its flimsy, and its pathetic. Looks so shit, I was like "WTF". It is JUST foil. The most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. So I didn't buy it obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 I adore how Matt Fraction writes realistic battle dialogue. No long monologues that make no sense in the sense of the time it would take to say them and what's going on in the page, just short sharp phrases. Lorelei, being sucked in Cloak's Cloak "No No no-" Cloak "Yes. Sorry." That's perfect. mm, quite. Fraction et al are all notable for their lack of exposition mid fisticuffs. It's been a long time since anything like that has been commonplace. The only thing I can think of is Claremont's X-Men Forever which is either enjoyably retro or insufferably old hat, depending on your outlook. edit: should be going to town later so it's TWD day! Huzzah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 I think i'll order some more trades next week, probably going to go with one from each series im interested in to keep some variety Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 mm, quite. Fraction et al are all notable for their lack of exposition mid fisticuffs. It's been a long time since anything like that has been commonplace. The only thing I can think of is Claremont's X-Men Forever which is either enjoyably retro or insufferably old hat, depending on your outlook. edit: should be going to town later so it's TWD day! Huzzah! I got X-Men Forever 1, then realised I hated Claremont's modern writing mostly, and that the art was annoyingly nodescript. So I haven't read it since. -- I'm loving Utopia so far, although I couldn't get my hands on Chapter 2. Doesn't seem like much happened though, except, I assume, the team being introduced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 Are you reading Dark Avengers too? It's a great crossover when you read both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 Well I just going in order of chapters. I have the Utopia one-off, then I should have got Uncanny 513, but missed it, then Dark Avengers 7, then Uncanny 514. I know there's a seperate Dark X-Men comic though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 TWD is absolutely sick this month. I can't wait to see where this is all heading (naturally, I envisage the future in relative casualty figures etc) LOVED Dale's little outburst. Deadpool is typically awesome this month. His version of 'laying low' as per Bullseye's instructions is just...man it's awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 I finally got my Mac into allowing comics I order off the internet to be readable. Catching up on some Dark X-Men. AND SOON INVINCIBLE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 Yay Paj. Honestly, its great. ----- Deadpool had me in tears earlier. I found it absolutely hysterical. Whats a pirate captain without his-- First mate? First what? No, Bob... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 Phenomenal stuff. "First: you join my crew. As navigator". Hahahaahahaha. His map was incredible. And the russian boat guys! hahaahaahahaha! God I love Deadpool. It's just...genius. Must be hard as hell to write though- making things seem random when, really, it's all very carefully orchestrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 Totally what I was thinking. I was two pages in and I was like "How is this still so fucking awesome?!?!!??!" Great writer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 I still have no idea how to work *torrents* and will never know why when I try, they don't work. So it might be harder than I thought/more time consuimg to get everything I want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 If I want to get into Batman comics, like the issues, anyone know where the hell I would start? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 If I want to get into Batman comics, like the issues, anyone know where the hell I would start? Well...Batman just died, so... There's like a zillion different bat titles out there, from the main continuity ones, to various ones just about Batman adventures. My way of thinking is going into the shop/wherever you'd buy them, and just choose ones you like the covers of. However, the front of comics often tell you if they're part of a story arc, so I like to get the start of an arc. I just started on the new title, Batman And Robin by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. That's set in the present though, so no Bruce as Batman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 14, 2009 Okay, I'm well confused. Is the continuous one any good? Didn't Batman die a while ago? Also, is Batman Beyond still around in any form? I know there were only two seasons of the animated series, but they rocked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 No, it died. However, the universe was revisited a few times in the awesome Justice league Unlimited series. (cartoon series) Grant Morrison wrote Arkham Asylum, and he's writing the Batman issues I currently get, so yeah, they're good. Don't get Detective Comics or any other batman comics, dunno what they're like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 Okay, cheers. I'm going to have to put a bit more thought into all this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 Batman #688 is basically the start of the new Batman so that might be a good place to start. Reading Battle for the Cowl might help aswell but as long as you know that Bruce isnt Batman anymore then its not required, I only read the first issue of it. And as Paj said, read the new Batman and Robin series aswell. Those two series are the main two and should keep you up to date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 Agreed - Battle for the Cowl Batman #688-onwards (only upto 689) Batman and Robin and I recommend the son of Batman story arc, cos it's awesome. Probably in TPB form now but it gives a bit of history towards the current ongoing stuff. Honestly though Daft, theres so many better comics that the ongoing Batman stuff. (Although Batman and Robin is very good) Try Chew. Its brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 Batman is cool though and I love Joker. Maybe I should catch up on all the bigger graphic novel type ones before all this. Thanks for the info guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 Batman is cool though and I love Joker. Loser! Afraid of good stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 Loser! Afraid of good stories. Read Dune (the book). Then you can tell me I'm afraid of good stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 I havent actually let ReZ know yet that I read the first issue of Chew, thought it was ok but not one I was interested in continuing reading....im expecting a possible end to our friendship over it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 15, 2009 I havent actually let ReZ know yet that I read the first issue of Chew, thought it was ok but not one I was interested in continuing reading....im expecting a possible end to our friendship over it You expect correctly. </3 Issue 1 is a master piece. Give issue 2 and 3 a try if you wish to rebuild our bond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
