ReZourceman Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 Oh absolutely. You will have to come round sometime when we move out (this goes for everyone...always welcome). Gonna U.V. Frame protect this shit. Theae two, the two Jason Howard pieces and the Invincible #60 cover I love.so.dearly.
gmac Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 nice one on the artwork, I've been thinking about getting some of Guillory's Chew pages for a while now. I like this comic regarding Before Watchmen
Happenstance Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 Avengers Vs X-Men #1 Preview: http://www.comicvine.com/news/first-look-avengers-vs-x-men-1-the-return-of-phoenix/144238/
Dan_Dare Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 Got my mitts on the Big Time hc today. Really great arc actually it's just perfect spidey all round. What I really enjoy about the whole Big Time set up is that they've totally invigorated the whole book with great changes- Peter has a new job, a new girlfriend, new cast members to play off and the way they genuinely make Spider-Man match his Avengers membership in his solo book is great. The fact that they did all this without resorting to shock tactics, retcons or convoluted twists is a testament to Slott's ability as a story teller. Very good read. I think a bunch of Spidey trades are my new thing. I lost track of the book a bit with the rapid schedule and I really love Ramos' art. Worth owning.
Happenstance Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 How much does it collect? Ive got the Big Time TPB and its just the Hobgoblin arc (not that I buy HCs anymore anyway)
Dan_Dare Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah just that one. It's the same stuff as the tpb but I've started a bookshelf trend of hcs only with Iron Man and...well...they're not that much more, ammarite? (It also has an epilogue about The Scorpion, is that included?) Part 1 of The Dark Angel Saga has arrived with the rents too so YAY MOAR BOOKS Oh, God. I can't stop. Help me.
Happenstance Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah the Scorpion epilogue is in it as well. I just find paperbacks to be more comfortable when I read them. Plus they take up a lot less room on my bookshelf and seeing as im already out of space it helps not to make it worse.
Dan_Dare Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 Hardbacks are more durable, though, and I prefer the build quality to the paperbacks. That's partially why I don't buy singles because they're just not easy enough to look after.
Happenstance Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah they probably are more durable but as I said space is such a problem for me that it matters more I think. Plus to be fair all of my trades are in perfect condition at the moment and a couple are oldish.
Dan_Dare Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 the irony being that the biggest book I own, by far, is that enormous Invincible paperback. I read that absolutely terrified that the sheer weight of it would pull the book in half or something. It's well made though. I've just had quite a few trades made with poor binding etc so it's hc all the way for me now. You usually find them heavily reduced on Amazon too
Happenstance Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Tony Moore Sues Robert Kirkman Over Their Walking Dead Deal: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/02/09/tony-moore-sues-robert-kirkman-over-their-walking-dead-deal/
Dante Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Look like Morrison couldn't want to write Mutiversity. Action Comics #9 (President Kent) With ACTION COMICS #9, two acclaimed guest artists will explore an alternate Earth and the story of its Kryptonian protector. Multiple Eisner Award-winning artist Gene Ha will be a guest artist for the primary plot, penned by regular series writer Grant Morrison. And fresh from his recent work on THE SHADE miniseries, artist Cully Hamner will illustrate the issue’s back-up story, written by Sholly Fisch. Parallel worlds come to the forefront of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 “Second Wave,” with titles such as EARTH 2 and WORLDS’ FINEST exploring the adventures of heroes on alternate Earths. ACTION COMICS #9 sets up the multiverse with a standalone story of a Superman from another Earth, who must fight a monster from yet another parallel world. But this isn’t just any monster; it’s a Superman surrogate known as Superdoom, twisted into an unstoppable agent of evil. The back-up story will also feature an adventure of this alternate Superman, set on his parallel Earth. Regular series artist Rags Morales will return for ACTION COMICS #10 in June. In the meantime, check out Ha’s inks for ACTION COMICS #9.
ReZourceman Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Tony Moore Sues Robert Kirkman Over Their Walking Dead Deal: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/02/09/tony-moore-sues-robert-kirkman-over-their-walking-dead-deal/ Ha, what a prick. I've read all kinds of dirty things about Tony Moore so this doesn't surprise me. Sign the rights over/or whatever, then realise you made a shitty decision...blame yourself. Once again Kirkman has to contend with classless co-artists...becoming a bit of a trend.
gmac Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 at first glance it would seem that Kirkman isn't behaving that much better than Marvel the story about the creator of Ghost Rider is outrageous Marvel Demands $17,000 For Gary Friedrich’s Ghost Rider Prints
ReZourceman Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Kirkman is a saint. He doesn't take any payment from single issues, gives 50/50 for books, and 40/30/30 for merch. KING.
gmac Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 just seen this quote from Erik Larsen regarding it It's not like Superman where there's a distinctive costume or visual. The zombies aren't visually distinctive. The people were described in Robert's script. The idea was Robert's--the visuals were described--so it's kind of hard to claim that something Moore brought to the table made it successful. Since Charlie Adlard took over the characters no longer look like Tony Moore had anything to do with it. I know that Tony and Robert had a falling out years ago and I know that they have an agreement. So--this just seems like Tony is being an opportunist because of the show. He's after more cash--and he's already making a good living off the book, having drawn a grand total of six issues. It's hard for me to see Tony as the victim here. My 2¢.
ReZourceman Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 It is a really good point. I just read the thread on the Image forum regarding it, and it sums it up well.
gmac Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) I mean if he was stupid enough to sign away his share of the film/TV rights then more fool him, the only characters left in the book from his 6 issues are what, Rick, Carl, Andrea, Sophia and Glen? The first volume of the book is constantly amongst the best selling trades every month, so he'll still be earning a fair chunk of cash from that. Edited February 10, 2012 by gmac
Magnus Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Um, maybe spoiler mark the spoilers in that post?
ReZourceman Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Exactly, TWD volume 1 is basically his source of income? [/half serious] Magnus, don't worry, its not quite true and you don't know how or why a lot of them left.
Magnus Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Magnus, don't worry, its not quite true and you don't know how or why a lot of them left. I was more worried about knowing who doesn't die/leave. I quickly averted my eyes, anyway. :p
gmac Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 sorry Magnus! I thought my list was up to date Shane, Allen, Donna, the twins, Dale, Morgan, Duane, Lori, Carol, Amy are all dead
ReZourceman Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Yeah definitely don't click that one, haha.
gmac Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 hehe, yeah that one has fairly major info in it So anyway onto actual comics. This week I pruned a bit from my pull but still came out with a hefty pile highlights include Deadpool #50 start of the Dead arc - awesome as always Conan The Barbarian #1start of Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan's run, first time I've picked up the book and it's because of the creative team, solid first issue. Severed #7 fantastic end to this horror comic, need to dig out my issues and give the whole thing a re-read! Powers #8 love Oeming's art, hopefully Bendis can keep the scripts coming now (TV show is also coming along) but favourite of the week has to be The Unwritten #34 absolutely fantastic book, writing and art are great, storyline that basically started in issue 1 is coming to a head. Well worth taking a look at in trade format. Plus at the moment they're doing these .5 issues where they step away from the main story and present other parts of the universe.
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