Happenstance Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Now that is a beauty! Cannot believe fraction actually axed congress! That is ballsy! Really actually enjoyed it, found myself caught up in the suspense of it all. Did anyone read X-force 9? I can't work out what to make of it, it was wonderful and tragic but...short? Does anyone fancy recommending a trade for me? Anything in the last 2 years (unless its obscure) I will have read. Any particular company or style of story you are after? I assume you've read Marvels and Kingdom Come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomJcg Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Any particular company or style of story you are after? I assume you've read Marvels and Kingdom Come? Um, I'm more of a marvel man than a DC one, but I read Green Lantern/Batman/Superman/Flash and I did read Brightest Day/JLGL As for Marvel I read most things that they put out. And yes I have read Kingdom Come and Marvels (both seriously amazing) As for style, I'm not fussed. Just nothing recent by Jeph Loeb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Ok lets see then: DC: Superman Secret Origin DC New Frontier Vols 1+2 Batgirl: Rising Red Robin: The Grail Teen Titans: A Kids Game Green Arrow: Quiver Identity Crisis Marvel: Ultimate Spider-Man Vol.1 Ultimates Spider-Man Blue Captain America: Winter Soldier New Avengers: Breakout Having more trouble recommending Marvel stuff as im just assuming you've read a lot of it. Are you all caught up on the more recent events? As for other companies: Morning Glories Vol.1 Y The Last Man Vol.1 The Astounding Wolf-man Vol.1 More will come to me later I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomJcg Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Ok lets see then: DC: Superman Secret Origin DC New Frontier Vols 1+2 Batgirl: Rising Red Robin: The Grail Teen Titans: A Kids Game Green Arrow: Quiver Identity Crisis Marvel: Ultimate Spider-Man Vol.1 Ultimates Spider-Man Blue Captain America: Winter Soldier New Avengers: Breakout Having more trouble recommending Marvel stuff as im just assuming you've read a lot of it. Are you all caught up on the more recent events? As for other companies: Morning Glories Vol.1 Y The Last Man Vol.1 The Astounding Wolf-man Vol.1 More will come to me later I think. I've read the Ultimates, Breakout looks interesting, I keep giving Cap America shot after shot but I just can't get into it. I read Reborn, and then jumped on again for the Trial, and the 616 issue but it just doesn't sit well with me. I've also read morning glories and all of wolf man. I suppose anything before 2007 marvel wise, although I have read spiderman from issue 500. I might have a look at the TT one though, i've not read any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) That Teen Titans one is the start of the relaunch and Geoff Johns run, very good book. If you have trouble finding the first TT volume though there is a Geoof Johns Teen Titans Omnibous being released this year http://www.amazon.co.uk/Teen-Titans-Omnibus-Geoff-Johns/dp/1401233198/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1304607005&sr=1-7 Amazing Spider-man: Coming Home is another good book, the start of JMS' run. Edited May 5, 2011 by Happenstance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Chew Locke and Key As for Marvel you should try Next Wave. I'm getting fucking pissed off now. I absolutely love(d) Big Time. Loved it. We had the Hobgoblin arc and then the Scorpion arc. What have we had since then? FF. FFS. If I wanted to read FF I'd read it. It'd be alright, but when Spidey is oversized....one FF issue to deal with Human Torch...okay, I'm not happy that it was mainly flash back, but okay...I get it. Thats cool. Then an issue with the new FF. Okay. Unsure why exactly we have to cover this, but I can deal. I get this issue...ANOTHER FF one. Then I open the FUCKING cover...and read "Part 1 of 2" so there is YET another one. FFS. Can we have Spider-Man not FF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -------------- Fear Itself #2 was awesome. Some great artwork. Really, really not a fan of A) Circular speech bubbles and B) Large speech bubble font personally. It really detracts for me, but meh. ---- GL Emerald Warriors was bloomin' awesome too! ---- I've enjoyed Secret Avengers a lot, particularly the building of these (evil) dudes and John Steele. ---- Gorgeous piece of Ultimate artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Marvel Relaunches "Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man" The fourth and final of Marvel's "Ultimate Universe Reborn" press conference calls focused on "Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man," written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Sara Pichelli, which will star a new Webhead. Earlier this week, the publisher announced Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic on a new "Ultimate Comics: Ultimates" series, followed by Nick Spencer and Paco Medina on "Ultimate Comics: X-Men," and Hickman again with Rafa Sandoval on "Ultimate Comics: Hawkeye." On hand for today's call are Junior Sales Administrator James Viscardi, who is moderating, and Brian Michael Bendis, Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso, and editor Mark Paniccia to discuss "Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man" #1, which will be illustrated by Sara Pichelli. "This is the most nerve-wracking initiative I've ever been a part of, even more than when we launched 'Ultimate Spider-Man,'" Bendis said, because it will make such drastic changes to the character. Bendis called Pichelli "the find of the century," and said he hopes to write stories worthy of her talents. "People will see from the very first page, 'oh, this is different from what I had before,'" Bendis said, explaining that all of the stories in Spider-Man and the other Ultimate titles would stress inventiveness and the new. Bendis said that bringing HIckman and Spencer into the Ultimate Universe was not "a passing of the torch," but was more akin to his and Mark Millar's hiring at the beginning as new voices. "What's cool about this, what I'm really excited about, since Jonathan and Nick and I have an open policy of communication, we're able to create a cohesive universe," he said, noting that it was difficult to coordinate with other titles in the past because of erratic shipping schedules. "We'll be able to look at Jonathan's 'Ultimates,' and react accordingly," Bendis said. Alonso also stressed the "cohesive, tight universe," and "I think we'll be able to take chances you can't take in the Marvel universe." Bendis said that characters like the Fantastic Four "would find their way into some of the books." "When the time is right, they will make themselves known." Characters will also "show up" to "react to the death of Spider-Man, say, 'what's going on here?'" The writer then spoke about his character-first approach. "Spider-Man is so grounded, with his feet on the floor, that's the best part of the character," Bendis said. "From there, they kind of tell you how they want to react to what's going on around them." He admitted that "my hands are tied" about what he could say without giving the issue away, but "it will make sense when you read it." Bendis described working on the Ultimate Universe "one of the great miracles of my life," and said "I can't imagine leaving it, unless I get the pink slip," a response to fans who had worried earlier in the week that he may be quitting the imprint. "Even if it seems like I may be outlasting Peter Parker himself, I'm proud to be a part of it." "There are a lot of little Easter Eggs in 'Fallout,'" Panicchia said, adding that "Sara Pichelli is doing a chapter that you can't miss." That series is written by Bendis, Hickman, and Spencer, and ships weekly in July. Bendis praised Pichelli's design sense, including interior design and fashion design. "Peter Parker and Mary Jane never looked better than when Sara was drawing them." He added that "Fallout" #1 "is a direct—direct—follow-up to 'Ultimate Spider-Man' #160." Paniccia added that these were the first scripts to make him cry. Bendis said that, even with all the changes, "there are some things that if you take them away, it's no longer Spider-Man—even more than Peter Parker." He also said that there will be new characters and new powers, based on "spider-research." A question came about the new #1, given the fairly recent relaunch. "I write them out of order; they put numbers on them," Bendis joked. "It's a number 1 by any definition. Even the most cynical fanboy will read it go, yeah, that's a number 1." Paniccia said it's "a complete evolution of an iconic character. There's no way it's not a number 1." "As far as the line goes, it's definitely a jumping-on point for all three books," Alonso added, guaranteeing that this issue would be talked about at comic book stores. Bendis spoke about how he, Hickman, and Spencer apply their indie sensibilities to mainstream works, noting that some creators don't, and said he believes this has been and will be a great strength for the line. But "I probably will have to unplug my computer from the internet when this comes out," he said, due to inevitable controversy. Asked whether the public will be aware that there is a new Spider-Man and whether the costume will play a role, Paniccia said, "that issue is addressed in 'Fallout.'" "If he's going to say yes, I'm going to say it's a huge part of the book," Bendis said. Asked whether, in a promo image earlier this week, Gwen Stacy's shirt—which bears a similarity to versions of Ms. Marvel's costume—was a hint as to what may be coming up for her, Bendis said, "Gwen has a lot going on this year. A lot." He would not elaborate further. Bendis joked briefly that he and his wife had accidentally wandered in front of a Marvel.com camera at a recent event and were "standing there looking like goofs." He did not have his phone on, so he didn't immediately see the Twitter response to his appearance. "Mysterio is still a big concern," Bendis said on the topic of villains, noting that there will be some new badguys who will significantly shape "Ultimate Spider-Man's" landscape. Bendis said the idea for the current initiative "has been percolating for a couple of years," and that it was a matter of finding the right time. "It was a matter of, 'this is somewhere we're going, and we'll know when it's time." He and Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada "brought it to the last Ultimate retreat, and Axel was all over it." "Jonathan and Nick were at the right place at the right time, much as me and Mark [Millar] were when we started it," Bendis said. David Lafuente "may come back and do an annual, here and there, if his schedule allows," Bendis said, calling the new series "Sara's book." "We'll be shipping more than twelve times a year," Bendis added, citing the frequent shipping schedule as another reason Lafuente, "who I love," was not the regular artist for the relaunch. The new Spider-Man's relationship with Captain America will be quite different from Peter Parker's, given the events of "Death of Spider-Man." The new Spider-Man design began with Pichelli with drafts going back and forth between her and Quesada. "Everybody here's really excited about it," Bendis said. "Good luck to her having to draw that backwards webbing all the time." Bendis concluded the call by thanking Ultimate fans. "A lot of fans who get in touch with us online say either that the Ultimate Universe was their first comic book, or their way back into comic books," Bendis said. "And we're not going to lose that emotional connection." http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=32189 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 really? another relaunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 In their defence its more warranted than the last one. But then this is Marvel and its difficult to defend just about everything they do ($3.99 price tags, lying about $3.99 price tags, $7.99 price tags ~Giant Size Avengers Academy this week) etc etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I know I mentioned before about this possibly being what they actually wanted for after Ultimatum but the more ive read this week about the whole Ultimate relaunch the more im convinced that I was right. Things just never seemed to work after the first relaunch, the Ultimate universe didnt really feel like a proper universe and books felt off. Hopefully this time it'll work better for them. Im interested in the change Ultimate Spider-Man will see but as its one of the rare books ive been from since the beginning, I am going to miss that status quo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I need to catch up on my comics. Everytime I go on that phoenix site I get so furstrated trying to find anything/where to even look I give up. And I can't remember how to get to a working version of the *site*. Argh. *dramatically swipes stuff off desk/howls* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I finished The Boy of Steel. Thought it was awesome. Lex is a real dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 The paperback version is finally out next week so i'll be picking it up then, havent read it since the issues came out so im quite looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I love the the art style. It's slick. Still waiting for my other comics to be delivered. Hurry!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yeah I love Francis Manapul's work. He's currently on the new Flash book: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 What's that exactly? A new ongoing? Because I wouldn't mind getting in on The Flash. Especially if Manapul is doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yeah its a new ongoing with Barry Allen now hes back. This is the first arc in hardcover (paperback not out yet) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flash-Dastardly-Death-Rogues/dp/0857681842/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1304675282&sr=1-1 Might be worth "aquiring" the first issue to see if you like it, I liked it but I know ReZ bought the HC and wasnt a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 It was alright. Reasonably enjoyable, but its nowhere near so many other super hero books I'm reading so it was a bit ".....". Didn't seem to do anything new kind of thing. Which is surprising because of the writer obv. I'm gonna continue getting it in trade though. Also, whilst the artwork is (great) I don't get the big hurrah over Francis Manapul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 What issue is it currently on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I think the latest was #11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hmmm, may try and grab the single issues, in that case. What's the name of the series? Is it just the main Flash ongoing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yeah its just The Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Sweet, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 You'd better be quick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 The current arc at the moment is the lead in to DCs big event this year, Flashpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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