What comic are you reading at the moment?

[cheebacheeba]

I liked Batman and robin, quite a different feel to it.
I don't really like how sudden an inclusion Damian was since his "appearance" but hey...not a bad read, it's interesting.

Red Robin #1 just now - I actually liked this one better, surprisingly enough. Very good title...looks set to be a darker nightwing. I'd like to see Todd make a return and maybe redeem himself or at least pull a deadpool type change in direction.
I think JSA's Doctor Midnight or Drake will be changing their costume pretty soon.

Batman 687 - solid as usual...bit sad this one was, and Alfred...wow...
Scarecrow looks really badass in this issue too, one of the best interpretations I've seen.

[Wade Wilson]

No way I can list just one! Yikes.

Well, there are my staples: The Boys, Crossed, Mercy Sparx, Hack/Slash, Deadpool, Skaar: Son of Hulk (I can only stand any Hulk comic when Greg Pak is on it), Scalped, Northladers... then the odd mini or new series here or there.

I'm a huge Garth Ennis fan (can't wait for the Preacher HC!), Warren Ellis is great too... unfortunately Avatar can get a little pricey for me each week so I had to limit my number of books I buy from them, so now I just usually read No Hero where I can instead of buying it.

[cheebacheeba]

Just go to dcpp and stop being ripped off by the ever rising prices...even if you still buy half of the stuff you are and download the rest you're supporting the industry more'n they deserve.

[Wade Wilson]

I usually download back issues when I start getting into a new series then buy new issues from then on, but now that I'm opening my own store I'll just keep mine on the side on Wednesdays. :D

I haven't really noticed a lot of indie stuff going up in price, mostly just Marvel/DC. Now that they both have this stupid 1,000th issue competition going on, what little of their stuff was still worth reading is going to become even slimmer.

I just don't get why Marvel feels the need to drive down the market every twenty years (though this is when indie stuff really starts to shine).

[massacre man]

Picked up and read:

Red Robin #1
Really good, I'm looking forward to the rest of it. Glad to see Tim still has something to do, the whole "Tim Wayne" part gave me chills.

Batman #687
That was incredibly sad, especially Alfred. Great issue, made Battle for the Cowl seem completely pointless. I agree with Cheebs about Scarecrow as well. I think this is supposed to be darker than the main title and focus on Grayson's solo stories.

Flash: Rebirth #3
The ending of the issue was disappointing, a cool twist, but I thought that the story would end up wrapped up in some way. The rest was pretty great and beautifully drawn.

[The_Return]

Grabbed a TPB collection called Deadpool: Classic, Vol. 1...reprints of a bunch of his best comics, supposedly.

Always been a fan, but never actually read too much of his shit. Looking forward to this.

[ferretchucker]

Just got Watchmen. Borrowing it from a friend, and thought I'd better read it before I see the film.

[serdarot]

Dylan Dog. It's Italian but should become a bit more visible in the States later this year as a film based on it starring Brandon Routh will be released. The comic has had well over 270 regular issues, 20+ special issues and a bunch of others since it first started coming out in 1986. If you're in the States, however, you'll only be able to find the six classic issues released by Dark Horse comics.

[Dante'sInferno]

Going to start on Watchmen today. Can't wait!

[cheebacheeba]

Best so far this week:

Batman and Robin #2.
The art is AWESOME...best I've seen in a long while...and yeah, having a "different" batman is not immediately what I like about it, but seeing Graysons journey and turmoil with it all is great. The kids a nutjob but I'm growing to like him.

Justice League - Cry for Justice #1.
So good. So damn good. Just go to your store, read the first 2 pages, buy it like you know you should then go enjoy the rest.
Superman more or gets told to fuck off, ha.
FUCK YEAH.

Secret Six - I knew little about most of these characters...something kept me reading, but the last 2 issues were just excellent. Read if you like stories about the "good" bad guys.

DC's doing very well lately IMO now that they've fucked off the big events for the moment.

Over at Marvel, I'm really enjoying Secret Warriors...the best title in the "dark reign" bit so far IMO, it's great to see Nick Fury back, and it' just a badass title.
Also, Avengers - the Initiative. Has been solid from the start and continues as such.

[The_Return]

Just finished off the TBP collection of Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle.

Great stuff. The plot d compelling, and Tony's descent into alcoholism is incredibly well done. The resolution might come a little quick...but hey, he's a superhero. I guess that explains it to an extent.

I'd really like to see some elements of this make it in to the new Iron Man flick...I mean, I doubt they'd go down the whole alcoholism route, but the main body of the story had some really cool elements too: Iron Man framed for murder, malfunctioning equipment, awesome set pieces and tons of crazy villains.

Considering Justin Hammer + Whiplash have already been announced as the main villains, I wouldn't be at all surprised if they take some inspiration from this. Fingers crossed.

[Doc Faustus]

DC Showcase Jonah Hex. Pretty cool Western series.

[Weapon X]

Batman and Robin #1. Pretty solid. DC's improved a lot. Looking forward to grabbing #2.

[cheebacheeba]

Batman and Robin #1. Pretty solid. DC's improved a lot. Looking forward to grabbing #2.

Check out Batman: Streets of Gotham too, I just got done reading issue #2.
It's a cool, fun comic - while keeping it dark as it ought to be. Maybe not quite so much as "red robin" but damn near.

&
this one, which I feel deserved it's own thread
http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?p=819822#post819822

[ChronoGrl]

Just finished reading the first collected volume of Preacher. Pretty damn good, though a little cheesy at the end. I'm psyched to see where the next 8 volumes go (now if only I have $$ to purchase them... :()

[Weapon X]

Check out Batman: Streets of Gotham too, I just got done reading issue #2.

Been meaning to pick it up. Really enjoying the Blackest Night series too.

Just finished going through Cap America #454.

[cheebacheeba]

Freddy VS Jason VS Ash (series 2) - The Nightmare Warriors #2.
I didn't think all that much of the first FVJVA series, or even too much of the first issue of this one...though all that has changed with this latest issue, they're finally doing it right.
Not to overly spoil anything, but Freddy is in hell again, as is Jason by the time this second series starts. Now how Jason gets out is just, whatever...how Freddy gets out is quite interesting.
In this series we have a "survivors group" of both Jason and Freddy, an organisation running it that has an ulterior motive, we have Ash as always getting bought into any problems related to the necronomicon, meanwhile we have another group scientifically analysing the book for research about how to harvest the power of the undead into a weapon/army.
You get to see Freddy unlike you've EVER seen him before, trust me, it's worth it.
Oh, and there's a character from one of the movie series that looks to play a pretty major part that I think some fans will be happy to see.

Check it out, for once, the F/J/A thing is actually pretty good right now - they could totally relaunch the movies with an idea like this one.

Also - Chew #2
God, I just love this comic!
This issue "Eat a decomposing finger for the greater good", and a fucking GREAT fight scene.
Ha, the "flashback" type scenes are pretty good, kind've like something out of Six Feet Under, only more fucked up.
I've said it before, I'll say it again - Get this comic.
If you're after something not so run-of-the-mill, it's not to be missed.
Can't wait to get some feedback on this one.

Amazing Spider-Man #600.
Even though I hate the BND thing, this was a damn good issue. Check it out if any copies are still around.

[Weapon X]

Dark X-Men The Beginning #1.

On a side note, what's with all this sudden interest in motion comics at Comic-Con? There was Wolfenstein and Spider-Woman, X-Men, Watchmen, Batman, etc. I just don't see the appeal of a comic if it is not bound within pages of script and ink. I hope better sense prevails and this dies down pretty quickly, or else goodbye hardbound graphic novels and collector editions of comicbooks.

[SamCostello]

21st Century Boys, Vol. 1, by Naoki Urasawa, another great first volume of which looks to be an interesting mystery comic from Japan. Strong overtones of King's "IT" here, with the casual shifting between the adulthood and childhood of the characters and the return of a forgotten thing from childhood plaguing the present. Good stuff so far.

I'll start on Vol. 2 later today.

Sam

[ChronoGrl]

Finished reading The Walking Dead latest collection. Not bad. I still think the series is too damn soap-opera-y.

[Weapon X]

DC's Blackest Night series. Everyone should check it out. Also a bit of Iron Man and Tintin.

On a side note, my friend got me the whole 26-book-set of Tintin. I am so pumped to start them soon.

[SamCostello]

Absolute Sandman, vol. 1

Sam

[The_Return]

Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?

Fantastic...best Batman story I've read in a long while. Gaiman put a really cool spin on this - it was offbeat, but it worked amazingly well. Check this one of if you haven't already - one of the coolest, strangest and most powerful Batman stories out there, and it takes a place with my absolute favourites.

[massacre man]

Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?

Fantastic...best Batman story I've read in a long while. Gaiman put a really cool spin on this - it was offbeat, but it worked amazingly well. Check this one of if you haven't already - one of the coolest, strangest and most powerful Batman stories out there, and it takes a place with my absolute favourites.

And Two-Face had a badass car! :D

[Doc Faustus]

Definitely agree. I've been disappointed by Gaiman for the past few years (I feel his whimsy level has gotten dangerously high and infected Clive Barker) but this kind of redeems him.

[urgeok2]

Definitely agree. I've been disappointed by Gaiman for the past few years (I feel his whimsy level has gotten dangerously high and infected Clive Barker) .

i thought i was the only person who felt this way ..


there are a group of men who seem to be caught up in 'fairy tales'
(gaiman, Barker .. as well as gilliam and del toro on the film side)


the visual style and approach to story telling among these 4 men is becoming too samey for my tastes..and it does feel like they are directly influencing each other

[Doc Faustus]

I think the dark fairy tale still has a lot of narrative potential (I'm shopping around a book inspired by Rob Zombie and Russian fairy tales myself right now), but the whimsy hurts it. A dark fairy tale should feel like something your Irish great grandmother told you that keeps you from sleeping for weeks not like a watered down In the Company of Wolves. As much as I dislike saying it, these four are reminding me why Angela Carter was such a great asset.

[missmacabre]

Finished all 3 of Warren Ellis' Planetary earlier today. The world needs more comics like this. Little tie ins with pop culture and other comic books were great. Really loved Snow, and the progression with his character.

[cheebacheeba]

Batman & Robin #3.
Probably my new favourite Bat-title.
Still kinda hate the damian kid but he comes out with some unusual stuff, I could be bought around.

[SamCostello]

Creepy Archives, vol. 1 – This hardcover is a little pricey, and the stories are iffy, but the art – from EC masters and the great horror and fantasy illustrators from the middle part of the 20th century – makes it all worth it.

Sam

[ChronoGrl]

Just finished Preacher Vol. 2 and will most likely pick up Vol. 3 today.

[zombie ash]

Johnny The Homicidal Maniac directors edition.
everyone should read this. senseless killing and some good morbid humor.

[Weapon X]

Plenty of Marvel stuff and some Tintin.

[ChronoGrl]

Johnny The Homicidal Maniac directors edition.
everyone should read this. senseless killing and some good morbid humor.

looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove JTHM.................

...

Read Preacher Vol. 3 and am working on Vol. 4. I think I'll have to order the remaining volumes from Amazon, like, now...


Edit: Finished Vol. 4 today. Ordered Vols 5 - 7 from Amazon last night.

[hacelikewhoa]

A few issues of The X-files and some Tales from the Crypt. Just ordered Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash and a nightmare on elm street. I actually just started reading comics... Never found anything I liked until recently. I can't stand super heroes but I found a whole other world of comics/graphic novels.

[cheebacheeba]

Hace, You should check out
Irredeemable, invincible, kick-ass, Absolution, Sleeper (all those have superhero stuff, but...not at all like what you'd expect)
Sweet tooth
Criminal
Incognito
The Last Resort
...and of course, the walking dead.

You will need to get back issues or tpbs (trade paperbacks, they're like collections of story arcs or complete series sometimes) to catch up on a few of those, but they're well worth it if you want to stray from the superhero bit. Another thing one could do, if they were so inclined to catch up on back issues or "preview" titles for purchase would be to get an application called DC++, go into some comics hubs, and download them.

Freddy vs Jason vs Ash - The current series is pretty good, the last series was garbage.

Plenty of good stuff doesn't revolve around the supers, I read both, but always like to pick up a good bit of unusual.

[missmacabre]

Finished up V for Vendetta with a series of essays by Alan Moore at the end discussing how the character came to be.

Starting Warren Ellis' Transmetropolitan, I was told it would be a little more gritty than the other Ellis' works I've read. Spider is def. a little more gruff than, say, Mr. Snow of the Planetary comics, but I'm far from disappointed so far.

[zombie ash]

now im reading some Mad.

[The_Return]

now im reading some Mad.
HUGE guilty pleasure - I grab a copy once in awhile myself. The classic stuff is way better, but the recent ones still give me a good chuckle. Nice choice :D

[Elvis_Christ]

Getting thru the first few Gore Shriek issues.

[_____V_____]

Finished up V for Vendetta with a series of essays by Alan Moore at the end discussing how the character came to be.

Impressed? :)

[missmacabre]

Impressed? :)

Quite. The movie really doesn't do the comic justice. The characterization was amazing. Literally every character had a back story that was just as in depth as the main characters. Eve was a much stronger person than portrayed in the movie as well. All the writing was great but that's to be expected with Alan Moore. Until recently I was an art snob when it came to comics but my introduction to Warren Ellis I have been a lot more focused on the writing aspect. I've got a bunch more of Moore's stuff on the way.

[EDOMAC]

Night Of The Living Dead

[massacre man]

Red Robin #4

Oh shit! :eek:

[Weapon X]

Marvel Zombies 4 issue #1-#4.

[Bob Cummings]

E.C. Comics, Tales From The Crypt. The Vault OF Horror,The Haunt Of Fear and since i was 8 The Hulk.

[Clean, Shaven]

I'm rereading Sam Kieth's Ojo, waiting for the last issue of Kick-Ass to come out in November.

[SamCostello]

I'm just starting You Will Die by Your Own Evil Creation, the second anthology of wacked-out Fletcher Hanks comics from the '40s. Can't wait to dig in. If this is half as weird/good as I Shall Destroy All The Civilized Planets, it'll be terrific.

Sam

[SamCostello]

Noir, an anthology of short horror comics from Dark Horse. Almost every story in here is at least solid, but the new Stray Bullets story and a nice twist on Batman’s origin by Brian Azzarello are standouts. If you like crime comics, definitely check this one out.

Sam

[Weapon X]

Destination Moon.

[SamCostello]

20th Century Boys Vol. 5, by Naoki Urasawa - I think this series is 20 volumes or so. It's hard to imagine where it could be going (which is exciting) since, just as this volume built to what looked like a major climax, it cut away 15 years into the future. Weird, but intriguing.

Sam

[cheebacheeba]

Existence 2.0
My current comic reco.

[Doc Faustus]

My current comment rec: I Shall Destroy All the Civilized Planets: The Fantastic Comics of Fletcher Hanks. Weird, antisocial, heavy, cynical masterpieces of thirties and forties comics by a guy who was clearly off his rocker. Very cool stuff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher_Hanks

[Wicked Lady]

I just finished the short solo comic series Mystique had.

I'm in the middle of all the new Deadpoool ongoing series'

Cable.. The new X Force.. Black Widow.. Doctor Strange.. Fall Out Toy Works.. Wow... I need a life.. lol

[cheebacheeba]

I think the current run of Cable is one of Marvels best.
The new deadpool team-up etc starting with 900 I don't really like but the ongoing is ok...still preferred the last ongoing though...

[Wicked Lady]

I think the current run of Cable is one of Marvels best.
The new deadpool team-up etc starting with 900 I don't really like but the ongoing is ok...still preferred the last ongoing though...

Have you been reading the X force? They intertwine nicely for the Messiah War.

Honestly, I didn't like the on-going Deadpool has that's being written by Daniel Way at first but I've really been loving it recently. Poor Bob lol.

His old on-going from the 90's was great depending on who was writing it. It pained me to read through some of the crap Priest put out Xp

[cheebacheeba]

Yeah I remember I read all of that 90's ongoing deadpool, actually have a copy of #1 as part of my collection...started off real good, then like not at the very end but towards the end it REALLY fell down some, almost a chore reading through those parts.

Yep, I read x-force (I download so I pretty much read....everything) and agreed it tied in well with cable. Though out of the two Cable is by far the best series IMO, I just wish they'd get back whoever was doing the art at the beginning...storyline's still cool, but it WAS one of the best looking comics out for a while there too.

The one Marvel thing I avoid is usually all the space stuff, oh and agents of atlas which just looks stupid and I'm sure is just a passing phase...I'm waiting for guardians of the galaxy to move in from the...?war of kings? before I start reading again, I really don't need another crossover.

Speaking of comics...guess it's about time to hit up dc++ and see what's out for the week.

[massacre man]

The one Marvel thing I avoid is usually all the space stuff, oh and agents of atlas which just looks stupid and I'm sure is just a passing phase...I'm waiting for guardians of the galaxy to move in from the...?war of kings? before I start reading again, I really don't need another crossover.

I tend to just avoid Marvel in general. Haha. Other than Iron Man and Thor on occasion, I liked Hulk until the Red Hulk, World War Hulk, Doggystyle Hulk, etc. And I like Deadpool here and there, I really like Deadpool but his stories tend to bore me.

Just read Alan Moore's "For The Man Who Has Everything" I think that might be the best thing Jason Todd did as Robin, besides dying. I like Jason as the Red Hood and Dick's nemesis though.

[Weapon X]

Tales of the Unknown.

[cheebacheeba]

And I like Deadpool here and there, I really like Deadpool but his stories tend to bore me.
I thought some of his best work was as a constant annoyance in x-force...his ongoing now, up and down. But yeah I just read it 'cos it's there.
So what, did thanksgiving like delay comics or something? there was sweet fuck-all to download today.

[massacre man]

I thought some of his best work was as a constant annoyance in x-force...his ongoing now, up and down. But yeah I just read it 'cos it's there.
So what, did thanksgiving like delay comics or something? there was sweet fuck-all to download today.

I don't know why, but yeah, Thursday is new comic day this week. I read the issues of his new series where he fought Hawk(Bulls)eye. That was pretty cool but the rest of that series was kind of meh.

[massacre man]

"Blackest Night: Flash #1"

Now, I'm biased in the fact that I love Barry Allen and Captain Cold, but I FUCKING LOVE BARRY ALLEN AND CAPTAIN COLD!

[Doc Faustus]

I used to hate Captain Cold, but once you read Geoff Johns' Flash stuff, he's hard not to like. And so different from Mister Freeze it isn't even funny.

[Weapon X]

"Blackest Night: Flash #1"

The same. This stuff is pretty good.

[Greg_]

Any Doctor Voodoo fans here? GREAT book!

[massacre man]

Batman: Streets of Gotham #7
WE3 #1-3
Seaguy #1-3

[Doc Faustus]

Love We3, but it's one of the saddest goddamn things I've ever read.

[SamCostello]

Batman Year 100

Sam

[ChronoGrl]

Volume 8 of Preacher. SO glad I was introduced to this comic. I highly recommend it.

[urgeok2]

Volume 8 of Preacher. SO glad I was introduced to this comic. I highly recommend it.

i bought all the volumes and read them - i have to admit I wasnt that keen on them.

i've been enjoying the Walking Dead more .. i just wish the volumes were more ... voluminous

[cheebacheeba]

Yeah I thought preacher was "ok", though never read past half way...not even sure where I got up to, somewhere around the vampires back-story I just got bored and dropped it.
The title "blood and water" for me, is the standard to which I hold most modern vampire comics, I really liked that...just 3 issues, and it was great.
Not that preacher was really a vampire comic, just had one in it.

Another long running series I could never get into was hellblazer.

TWD is cool, yeah...though the issues can be pretty short - where you at with that one issue-wise/storyline wise urg? Done "fear the hunters" yet?

[SamCostello]

Shade the Changing Man, vol. 1 - The American Scream, by Peter Milligan and Chris Bachalo


Sam

[missmacabre]

Online comic by Warren Ellis called FreakAngels. Post apocolyptic, steampunk, mind reading adventure. It's a lot different than the other Warren Ellis' I have read, and the art and colour is fantastic for a weekly comic. Trying to read a chapter a day to get caught up. So far, it is kicking my ass in a great way.

[ChronoGrl]

Online comic by Warren Ellis called FreakAngels. Post apocolyptic, steampunk, mind reading adventure. It's a lot different than the other Warren Ellis' I have read, and the art and colour is fantastic for a weekly comic. Trying to read a chapter a day to get caught up. So far, it is kicking my ass in a great way.

THANK YOU for introducing that to me. Psyched to read it.

...

Just finished Best American Comics 2010. Had some fantastic excerpts and now I need to buy the whole volumes:

Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine
Insomnia (Ignatz) by Matt Broersma
Skim by Mariko Tamaki

[Doc Faustus]

Another long running series I could never get into was hellblazer.


I like the character, but his adventures are pretty one note and usually just revolve around tricking some demon or another. I prefer him in Swamp Thing and Books of Magic.

[cheebacheeba]

Never really followed any of that.
I got my usual lot of comics...nothing great this week IMO...
One thing I liked seeing though was a promotion for upcoming "Amazing Spider-Man" comics of 2010, that kind of indicates they may be bringing the whole "Brand New Day" storyline to an end...I REALLY hope they can get this title back to what it was before all the changes.

[ChronoGrl]

Read the latest Walking Dead. Meh. I really feel as though this comic series leaves a lot to be desired.

Caught up with FreakAngels. I want more.

[Scarebaby]

Ooh, I recently bought the first collection of Walking Dead! Is it any good?

[ChronoGrl]

Ooh, I recently bought the first collection of Walking Dead! Is it any good?

Honestly, it's more soap opera-ish than horror-ish... I'm disappointed with the series... But I keep reading it.

The art is great but the writing can be pretty bad.

Everyone else I know who reads it loves it, though, so you might too.

[Doc Faustus]

Never really followed any of that.
I got my usual lot of comics...nothing great this week IMO...
One thing I liked seeing though was a promotion for upcoming "Amazing Spider-Man" comics of 2010, that kind of indicates they may be bringing the whole "Brand New Day" storyline to an end...I REALLY hope they can get this title back to what it was before all the changes.

Brand New Day has allowed for a lot of changes back to a smarter kind of old school Spiderman. Read the recent The Gauntlet issues. It's gone back to Peter having trouble juggling his attempts to build a life and his superheroing. Though a lot of people say "why would Mephisto want Peter and Mary Jane not to be married?" if you think about it, this world is a perfect Hell for Peter. Kraven's family wants revenge, many of his old villains are stronger than ever, J.Jonah Jameson is mayor and he can't find a girl to settle down with. It's a nightmarish throwback to 60s and 70s Spiderman.

[Scarebaby]

Honestly, it's more soap opera-ish than horror-ish... I'm disappointed with the series... But I keep reading it.

The art is great but the writing can be pretty bad.

Everyone else I know who reads it loves it, though, so you might too.

I'll look into it. If I like it that'll be swell and if I don't, I only spent money on the first few issues. :p

[Doc Faustus]

I just finished Jeph Loeb's Daredevil: Yellow. Good stuff. Daredevil is really underappreciated.

[ChronoGrl]

I'll look into it. If I like it that'll be swell and if I don't, I only spent money on the first few issues. :p

Post what you think! I'm always curious about how people feel about that series... Plus, the first few issues are the better ones, so you'll most likely enjoy those.

Reading Skim by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki. Loving it. Will need more graphic novel recommendations. Doc - Anyone?

P.S. Doc: Have you read The Squirrel Machine (http://www.squirrelmachine.org/)? Picked it up for the boyfriend and I think it's something you'll really dig... Haven't read it myself yet, but when I read the positive review in Rue Morgue I thought of you immediately.

[cheebacheeba]

Daredevil: Yellow. Good stuff. Daredevil is really underappreciated.
Not really, it's among the more renowned DD minis.
I liked it too.


So if anyone wants to check out an interesting horror title with REALLY good art, check out FVZA (Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency)...sounds a bit silly I know, but I checked it out and really enjoyed reading it - and the art, as I said...just fucking awesome.
Pick it up, I'm sure the horror community will like it.

[GothamUndead]

I just picked up Choker #1, Irredeemable #11, Blackest Night #7, and Popgun Vol 4.

I am officially not interested in super heroes (main stream) outside of Batman, if you count him, at this point thanks to Blackest Night. I lost interest when I quit my job running a comic shop and now it's completely dead to me. I'll stick with my fantastic Dark Horse and Vertigo titles with some Image in there as well.

[sgambino]

Living with the dead.

[missmacabre]

I just picked up Choker #1, Irredeemable #11, Blackest Night #7, and Popgun Vol 4.

I am officially not interested in super heroes (main stream) outside of Batman, if you count him, at this point thanks to Blackest Night. I lost interest when I quit my job running a comic shop and now it's completely dead to me. I'll stick with my fantastic Dark Horse and Vertigo titles with some Image in there as well.

You got Choker 1? They sold out before I got a chance! Lucky. Tell me how awesome it is.

[GothamUndead]

It was pretty awesome. A solid setup issue for sure. That sucks that your shop sold out. When I still worked at my shop I built up a pretty large Templesmith fanbase so there is never concern for their not being books of his on the shelf. So, it's not really luck, haha. :p

[Dante'sInferno]

The Silver Surfer issue 2.

[Doc Faustus]

I just picked up Choker #1, Irredeemable #11, Blackest Night #7, and Popgun Vol 4.

I am officially not interested in super heroes (main stream) outside of Batman, if you count him, at this point thanks to Blackest Night. I lost interest when I quit my job running a comic shop and now it's completely dead to me. I'll stick with my fantastic Dark Horse and Vertigo titles with some Image in there as well.

Blackest Night runs really hot and cold. I'd be stoned to death on the Wizard forums for saying this, but I like Final Crisis better.

[sgambino]

Hack/Slash today...

[GothamUndead]

Haha, even though I hate Final Crisis as well I do enjoy it more than Blackest Night.

Also, sgambino, how do you feel about recent issues of Hack Slash? Tim Seeley is a friend, but I don't have the heart to tell him I've almost lost interest since the original artist left the book. :(

[Doc Faustus]

Haha, even though I hate Final Crisis as well I do enjoy it more than Blackest Night.

(

If you read FC all at once it's much better than reading the individual issues. Out of all the recent events, I think it's the best. Marvel seems to want to alienate me with all this brand x middle of the road Brian Bendis liberalism. Hey, Brian Bendis, I was wondering, is the government always right? Would you write three or four thousand comic pages about the Bush administration so I can find out? Event fatigue is killing me. I think the only good things on the stand are Batman and the current Spiderman run.

[GothamUndead]

Don't rule out Daredevil. Series was good with Bendis, better with Brubaker, and now it's still better than Bendis but not as good as Brubaker.

[Doc Faustus]

I haven't read any Daredevil lately except for a recent trade. It was pretty solid. Lady Bullseye was sort of a letdown, though.

[GothamUndead]

I expected more from that character than what we got. She seemed to be a background element more than anything. Hopefully, Kingpin will have some better plans for her.

[Doc Faustus]

I hope that series has an upswing. Marvel's been striking out so badly. I'm surprised at New Avengers. Such a good roster with nothing cool happening most of the time. I think they should add Human Torch, Moon Knight and Thor to the New Avengers and have Grant Morrison write it in awesome fashion.

[Doc Faustus]

Uzumaki volume 1. Awesome Manga.

[LizLaceration]

I'm reading Choker.

It has art from Ben Templesmith. The guy who did the 30 Days of Night artwork. I really love his stuff.

[asoundmind]

I'm reading Garth Ennis' The Boys and Crossed. Just bought a TPB of Hellraiser, but haven't had a chance to crack it open yet.

[The Krell]

Just finished the first three installments of The Molting by Terrance Zdunich.

[Doc Faustus]

Hellsing Volume 3

[Doc Faustus]

Petshop of Horrors Volume 3. Nice series, though plagued by redundancy.

[iSeymore]

Just finished reading "Friday the 13th volume one" Well, atleast it's supposed to be volume one. I also started reading the Gears of War: Barren story arc, it features on an Echo squad Sargent named Alex Brand, one of the only Female infantry Gears in the GOW Universe. :P I also recently finished reading Spawn Volume 3.

[Doc Faustus]

Petshop of Horrors volume 5.

[QuisCustodiet]

Somehow I skipped Kick-Ass when it first came out so Im getting caught up on that. Great series but I think the movie will water it down way too much. McLovin as Red Mist? Please.

[cheebacheeba]

McLovin as Red Mist? Please.
I know right?
In the comic he was like the "older and cooler" kind of guy...and yes, I'd find it hard to believe they won't water it down.
If you've missed it, you should check out "sleeper". Nothing to do with kick-ass, but I reco it to just about everyone.

Just got done with the latest JSA - Since the last issue, they've been doing an "in the future" kind of storyline at the moment where superpowered neo-nazis have taken over the world and de-powered all the "supers", who they have imprisoned and are executing intermittently - an escape plan is being hatched.
I'm really enjoying it.

Read the last "Blackest Night" and here we go again with DC, leading right into another fucking crossover event. Give it a rest.

Nothing really great this week IMO, but I've a few left to go,m including the latest Incorruptible.

[QuisCustodiet]

If you've missed it, you should check out "sleeper". Nothing to do with kick-ass, but I reco it to just about everyone.

My girlfriend worked at a comic shop when that came out and she picked up the first issue. It was ok but it just didnt grab me enough to read more. Guess I should give it another day in court.

[Weapon X]

Deadpool Team-Up.

[cheebacheeba]

That particular DP title actually annoys me a little, it's just stupid for the sake of it...no continuity etc, the other titles are way better - wouldn't mind them a bit darker though (eg - blind al, the box, wade being REALLY fucked up, better villains again etc) anyways...

Brighest Day #0, was actually pretty interesting...Deadman...I'll be following this series, quite good so far.

[Deimos]

Spiderman - Maximum Carnage 1-14 and Hobgoblin Lives, the classics I grew up on.

[SamCostello]

Planetary, Vol. 4
Pluto, vol. 8

Sam

[countblase]

Here is The Chainsaw Penguin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RICLs4EuP28): it's an animated short horror in true comic style!

[missmacabre]

Fables Vol. 3

[cheebacheeba]

Terminator 2029 #1 & #2
Best Terminator comic I've read in a fair while...interesting, unexpected twists, good dialogue, great art.
I'd reco it to the fans of the franchise.

[ChronoGrl]

Read:

Kick-Ass! by Mark Millar - Fun, quick read with bitching graphics. Really want to see the movie, though am not a huge fan of casting Nick Cage as Big Daddy.
Karney by Bryan Johnson - In this case, K is for Krap. Base. Gross. Unnecessary. Uninspired. Lame.
No Hero by Warren Ellis - Loved it. Great artwork and fantastic story. My only complaint is that I think it could have been twice as long; it would have been stronger with some flashbacks and origin stories. Regardless, great stuff.
Like a Velvel Glove Cast in Iron by Daniel Clowes - At first I was unimpressed by the bizarro absurdity, but taking in context, once considering it was written in 1989, I appreciated the book much, much more. David Boring turned me off Clowes, but I loved Like a Velvet Glove. An absurd journey of Lynch proportions. Weird and fantastic. And great art.
El Borbah by Charles Burns - Lots of fun. Noir homage with a Mexican wrestler as your private dick.
Transmetropolitan vol. 1 by Warren Ellis - Fantastic comic about a dystopic cyber punk future. Plus our hero, Spider Jerusalem, reminds me of our Ferox with his tats.


Currently reading:

Transmetropolitan vol. 2 by Warren Ellis. Good stuff.



Can't get enough of comics and graphic novels right now. If you have any recommendations, please send them to me.

[The_Return]

Can't get enough of comics and graphic novels right now. If you have any recommendations, please send them to me.

Have you read Ex Machina?

[missmacabre]

Have you read Ex Machina?

Great comic, and if you like it you might like Vaughan's Y the Last Man, about a guy who somehow doesn't catch a virus that kills all the men on earth.

Fables is also very good. I zip through them so fast because they are so well written. This one is about all the characters from fairy tales being forced to live in New York. It's also kinda written for girls I think. A lot of strong female characters who don't always need saving.

[ChronoGrl]

Have you read Ex Machina?

No - I shall put that on my Amazon wish list (I've started to budget a certain amount of money each pay period to buy comics now). WOW the graphics look fantastic on this one. Have you read No Hero? Reminds me of that a bit. Thanks for the rec - I think I'll like this.

Great comic, and if you like it you might like Vaughan's Y the Last Man, about a guy who somehow doesn't catch a virus that kills all the men on earth.

Fables is also very good. I zip through them so fast because they are so well written. This one is about all the characters from fairy tales being forced to live in New York. It's also kinda written for girls I think. A lot of strong female characters who don't always need saving.

Forgot to mention Y the Last Man - I read Vol. 1 and thought it was OK, but wasn't really impressed. I found the characters 1-dimensional and kinda silly. Plus I wasn't a huge fan in terms of how the women were written. The measure of how I felt about that comic: I took a TON of books with me on vacation to Puerto Rico. The books I didn't like, I left there. I left Y the Last Man there. heh.

I saw Fables in Newbury Comics the other day and was tempted to buy it, but wasn't quite sure - I trust your opinion; if I can find it used on Amazon, I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the rec.


...



Finished Transmetropolitan Vol. 2 last night... WOW this comic is fantastic. What a blast - Great character and, quite frankly, I looooooooooooove the political and scifi outrage. It's really refreshing. I need need neeeeeeeeeeed to order the next volumes........

[Doc Faustus]

You'll probably enjoy Fables. I recommend an interlibrary loan instead of a purchase of volume 1, however. It doesn't start off as strong as it could. Later volumes however, are better stuff.

[cheebacheeba]

DC comics
"Brightest Day" and "War of the Supermen" #1's.
Both quite good...but yknow, knowing dc and their events all the time if you haven't read a few titles in a while you might wonder what's going on.

[fortunato]

Okay, please don't yell and throw things at me, but I'm reading Watchmen for the first time. I've never gotten into comics, really, so this one clearly took me a while to get to between all the books and movies I'm trying to make it through.

I have maybe another 1/5 to finish.

[SamCostello]

I just read Greek Street vol. 1: Blood Calls for Blood, by Peter Milligan and David Gianfelice. It’s an interesting book – putting Greek myths into the middle of modern-day London – but there wasn’t enough here to get me to come back for volume 2. A shame, really, as I love mythology.

Sam

[cheebacheeba]

Justice League - Generation Lost #1.
You don't have to have read any DC comics before...I mean there's existing characters in it but the narrative takes care of everything very smoothly...I didn't think I would but I really enjoyed this comic, and it's one of my recos for the week.

[ChronoGrl]

Just finished PUSSEY! by Daniel Clowes. It was OK. Oddly enough, I enjoyed his Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron more (I say "oddly" because PUSSEY! is more fake-autobiographical, which is a genre a typically enjoy, and Velvet Glove is bizarro, a genre that I go back and forth with)... Found PUSSEY! to be a bit boring, to tell the truth.

[cheebacheeba]

Batman - The return of Bruce Wayne #1
...well, it's hard to say they're not heavily borrowing from the whole Captain America thing...but, I actually found it a pretty interesting read, with pretty cool art.

[iSeymore]

Ready "Friday the 13th" earlier on, now I'm reading "Fredd Vs. Jason Vs. Ash" (Ashley J. Williams from the Evil Dead/Army of Darkness series of course ;)

[Weapon X]

Hellsing Vol 1-3.

[endo]

Trying to get my site linked to you Sam. PM or e-mail me.

[TypH]

loving the Night Of The Living Dead comics from Avatar

[cheebacheeba]

Justice League - Generation Lost #2.
This comic title is GREAT...it's a title within itself, you dont REALLY need to know any of the characters involved to pick it up...but yeah, in my opinion the villain pulls off just about one of the best schemes I've ever seen.
Won't spoil it, but you should take a look.

[SamCostello]

Night Trippers, by Mark Ricketts and Micah Farrior – a comic about vampires in swinging 60s London. Not very far in yet, so I haven’t formed an opinion.

Sam

[TypH]

not in comicbook forum but should still count, im going back an checking out the Last Blood & Crow Scares webcomics both very cool!

[PlagueBearer]

Sam & Max: Surfin`the highway.. Goes hand in hand with some hours playing season two, on xbox arcade.http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestselling-comics-2008/371-1.jpg

[sfear]

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL No.44: "Batman Versus The Undead," part one. Batman teams up with a reformed vampire to hunt down a mad scientist hell-bent on using voodoo to reanimate the dead. While not rated for "mature" readers this dark romp through the French Quarter of New Orleans has a couple of truly shocking scenes. Even the cover is unusually gruesome showing you what dreadlocks are really useful for. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Tom Mandrake who, if I recall correctly, brought us the SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VERSUS VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES mini-series from last year. Part two just came out this week. So far it's worth the time and the money.

[TypH]

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL No.44: "Batman Versus The Undead," part one. Batman teams up with a reformed vampire to hunt down a mad scientist hell-bent on using voodoo to reanimate the dead. While not rated for "mature" readers this dark romp through the French Quarter of New Orleans has a couple of truly shocking scenes. Even the cover is unusually gruesome showing you what dreadlocks are really useful for. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Tom Mandrake who, if I recall correctly, brought us the SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VERSUS VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES mini-series from last year. Part two just came out this week. So far it's worth the time and the money.
thats a really good issue, I liked it alot, well like anything with undead people in it so haha, i like what there doing with that batman series alot,it's pretty awesome

[sfear]

I agree. Read the first issue in the new Gunslinger series today, THE DARK TOWER. Looks like another winner.

[missmacabre]

Starting Scott Pilgrim today. Hope it's as good as I hear it is, thought I prefer my comics more macabre or super hero filled.

[sfear]

Read the first two issues of THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE mini-series by Grant Morrison. Good stuff so far. The superstitious quagmire of the Puritans in issue 2 really made me angry.

[cheebacheeba]

Deadpool - Wade Wilsons War #1
Might just be the best deadpool comic I've read in AGES...I'd recommend it to the fans of the character who are sick of the stupidity factor of the current running titles and are looking for something a little darker.

Justice League - Generation Lost #3.
Still IMO dc's most original comic title in years.

Red Hood - The Lost Days #1
Also pretty cool, and I'm sure will answer some questions.
I still have hope for some kind of redemption for this character...always liked him, regardless of which mask/face he was wearing.

[Doc Faustus]

Starting Scott Pilgrim today. Hope it's as good as I hear it is, thought I prefer my comics more macabre or super hero filled.

I think you'll be pleased. It might not be gory and it's not superhero stuff but it's a fun, weird, examination of geek culture and heroism in today's lazy, banal low income world.

[Doc Faustus]

Red Hood - The Lost Days #1
Also pretty cool, and I'm sure will answer some questions.
I still have hope for some kind of redemption for this character...always liked him, regardless of which mask/face he was wearing.

I was rooting for him to get the cowl. Him or Tim.

[ChronoGrl]

Just started reading Ennis' The Boys. First impressions is that it's vulgar and misogynistic, which I understand is the point, but it seems to revel in it a bit more than I'd prefer. I keep hearing good things about it, though, so I'm giving it a chance...

[Weapon X]

New Avengers #38.

[Doc Faustus]

Just started reading Ennis' The Boys. First impressions is that it's vulgar and misogynistic, which I understand is the point, but it seems to revel in it a bit more than I'd prefer. I keep hearing good things about it, though, so I'm giving it a chance...

As it progresses, there gets to be a bit more of an emotional center to the series. I really enjoyed the latest volume. Ennis is a smart guy that sometimes gets bogged down in the business of being offensive and provocative. Preacher for example, makes some played theological arguments as well as presenting some very fresh perspectives on our relationship to the divine.

[ChronoGrl]

As it progresses, there gets to be a bit more of an emotional center to the series. I really enjoyed the latest volume. Ennis is a smart guy that sometimes gets bogged down in the business of being offensive and provocative. Preacher for example, makes some played theological arguments as well as presenting some very fresh perspectives on our relationship to the divine.

I thought that Preacher was incredible. One of my favorite comics. Ever. I've gone through Volume 2 of The Boys now and I'm still feeling very meh about it - But there are two very intelligent people whom I know who like the series (you and another friend of mine), so I will continue to give it a try...

Transmetropolitan Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard. LOVE this comic. LOVE this series. Makes me want to cheer with every page turn. This volume was especially brilliant. Really can't put it down. REALLY wish I had requested the next couple of volumes from the library to go along with it... I want more Spider...

The Couriers and The Couriers 02: Dirtbike Manifesto. Pretty much mindless shoot-em-up manga-like stuff. Fluff. Not bad, but not great. It'll be a better movie, if it pans out...

[Weapon X]

Deadpool Corps #1.

[Doc Faustus]

I thought that Preacher was incredible. One of my favorite comics. Ever. I've gone through Volume 2 of The Boys now and I'm still feeling very meh about it - But there are two very intelligent people whom I know who like the series (you and another friend of mine), so I will continue to give it a try...

Transmetropolitan Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard. LOVE this comic. LOVE this series. Makes me want to cheer with every page turn. This volume was especially brilliant. Really can't put it down. REALLY wish I had requested the next couple of volumes from the library to go along with it... I want more Spider...



I'm very fond of Transmetropolitan. Spider Jerusalem is one of the greatest heroes in comics history.

[ChronoGrl]

I'm very fond of Transmetropolitan. Spider Jerusalem is one of the greatest heroes in comics history.

Thoroughly agree. Quite possibly my favorite comic ever. It makes me want to cheer. That doesn't happen very often.

Started reading Fables. Thanks MM for the rec! It's a blast - So incredibly clever and well-written. Thoroughly enjoying it.

[novadawn969]

The Walking Dead...
And they are making it a show!
Woot! :p

[cheebacheeba]

Yeah just read the issue of TWD myself - I have to say when I first saw that "ending" segment I thought what the fuck? Are they honestly changing the comic THIS much? Glad to get that whole "Not to be continued" part on there.

The show has been in development for quite a while now as far as I'm aware, it's coming out in a few months.

[novadawn969]

I've known scince January/Febuary... Fan mail rocks.

I'm excited... :p

I watched a couple of the behind the scenes videos the other day...
It looks like Georgia all right...

And I haven't read the last couple issues yet... :(

[Weapon X]

Superman/Batman #50-52.

[ChronoGrl]

Just read Vol. 5 of Warren Ellis' Transmetropolitan. I have NO IDEA how he does it, but this comic somehow gets better and better with each volume. Fantastic angry political sci-fi that is at time funny and poignant and ALWAYS compelling. Awesomely well-written with brilliant art to boot. Often makes me want to CHEER. ...Buy it, borrow it, steal it - WHATEVER... JUST READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Currently finishing off Volume 6...

[rayzor]

Hey Fiends! Just finished for the millionth time Marvel Zombies 1 of 5 and Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness. Pretty campy but I always enjoy it.

[Weapon X]

Deadpool Corps.

[ChronoGrl]

Finished Fables Vols 1 and 2. What a blast. Incredibly clever stuff.

[Weapon X]

Stephen King's "N." #1-3.

[ChronoGrl]

Planetary vols 1 and 2.

Wow.

Ridiculously well-crafted science fiction from Warren Ellis. A series of inter-woven vignettes that compelling, thought-provoking, and just good solid reading.

HIGHLY recommended.

Also finished Fables Vol 3: Storybook Love

Currently reading Fables Vol 4: March of the Wooden Soldiers.

Really great comic. Also recommended.

I am currently waiting for Transmetropolitan Vol 8: Dirge to be reissued in September so I can pick up that series again. I think that I have fallen in love with Warren Ellis.

[massacre man]

About to get into Green Arrow: Year One.

[Weapon X]

About to get into Green Arrow: Year One.

Good one. Hardback with all 6 issues?

I am currently browsing through Batman: War Drums.

[cheebacheeba]

Justice League - Generation Lost
Still one of the best things on DC's lineup...you don't have to know any of the characters involved prior the title, but you might want to get this one from the beginning. Just, such an awesome independent storyline.

Incredible Hulk 611
Wow, nice. Actually a tear jerker. Really well done.

[donherion]

I am currently on #4 of the Creepy archives series...great art and stories from legends like the late Frank Franzetta, Angelo Torres, Reed Crandall, Al williamson, among others. Check them out.

[Weapon X]

The Blue, The Grey and The Bat.

[Erika_Knight]

Scott Pilgrim vs the World - I love it. Also just picked up The Darkness, which I'll get to reading very soon, just gotta get through a couple of novels, so that I have the time to read it.

[Doc Faustus]

I cannot say enough nice things about Scott Pilgrim...
The Darkness, however, is another story.
http://www.withersin.com/review_the_darkness_comics.htm

[Morbidementia]

I just finished up Charles Burns' excellent Black Hole... this guy's art is so damn good its downright intimidating. I know I'll never be half the artist he is, but then again neither will anyone else.

Right now I'm reading Vampirella: Crimson Chronicles. I really love the old-school black and white art, they just don't make it like that any more.

[Morbidementia]

The Walking Dead...
And they are making it a show!
Woot! :p

Have you seen the trailer for the Walking Dead show yet? Its incredible! I was worried about them making a mess of it by bringing it to TV, but now I am nothing but stoked.

[cheebacheeba]

Yeah, the trailer looks pretty solid...very good quality production I'd say.
Hanging on checking it out - as well as I think it'll be great to introduce non-comic people to this universe Kirkman has set up.
It's funny, the trailer looks like it covers so much...but it's all from the first few issues.

[ChronoGrl]

I just finished up Charles Burns' excellent Black Hole... this guy's art is so damn good its downright intimidating. I know I'll never be half the artist he is, but then again neither will anyone else.


Charles Burns is sooooooooooooooo fantastic... Have you read his other stuff? His work El Borbah (http://www.thrillingdetective.com/eyes/el_borbah.html) is great noir pulp. I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not, but I loved it. Definitely different than Black Hole, but really enjoyable. Highly recommend it. Plus, if you dig his art, you'll really like it.

...

Still reading Fables - I'm on Volume 10: The Good Prince. It's getting a little repetitive, but nonetheless still enjoyable.

[friday13thfan]

Just read the last Scott Pilgrim book. Good series.

[Morbidementia]

Charles Burns is sooooooooooooooo fantastic... Have you read his other stuff? His work El Borbah (http://www.thrillingdetective.com/eyes/el_borbah.html) is great noir pulp. I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not, but I loved it. Definitely different than Black Hole, but really enjoyable. Highly recommend it. Plus, if you dig his art, you'll really like it.

I'm actually looking to find a copy of El Borbah, I read it a long time ago and want to read it again. Once I have more disposable income, I plan on buying all Burns' stuff I can find. I do already own Hard Boiled Defective Stories, which stars El Borbah and, like you said, is TOTALLY different from Black Hole. I hear some folks are trying to make a movie out of Black Hole, that could be interesting, though it seems like it would be very difficult to translate it to screen.

[Weapon X]

New Avengers.

[Frank Zubek]

Has anyone mentioned American Vampire from Vertigo Comics yet?

Scott Snyder is writing it

The series is on issue # 6 and it's pretty wild so far
Vampires that can walk around in daylight in the old west!

[Sistinas666]

I'm re-reading my old Thunderbolts copies because comics cost too damn much these days.:mad:

[ChronoGrl]

Read volumes 9 and 10 of Transmetropolitan... Go Spider, go! This is now quite possibly my favorite comic series out there. Incredibly smart and well-written and HIGHLY recommended.

[Doc Faustus]

My local bookstore just got in Volume 8. I'm pretty pissed about how long I'll need to wait before 9 and 10 come about.

[ChronoGrl]

My local bookstore just got in Volume 8. I'm pretty pissed about how long I'll need to wait before 9 and 10 come about.

I'm really confused about how the printing and re-printing is working with this series...

My library has all of the volumes, except Volume 8, which I just purchased on Amazon so that I wouldn't have to wait for them to get it in. Amazon also has 9, 10, and Tales of Human Waste, if you're interested.

http://www.amazon.com/Transmetropolitan-Vol-9-Warren-Ellis/dp/1563899884/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I38UZ7AU2QX3GZ&colid=C5TV5L5PY05M

http://www.amazon.com/Transmetropolitan-Vol-10-More-Time/dp/1401202179/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I29DF2MHL2A0QV&colid=C5TV5L5PY05M

My current goal is to purchase a volume a month to back-fill my collection... I feel so strongly about this series that I'm not even thinking twice about buying them all... Also started buying them for a friend of mine. REALLY good stuff.

Got me into Planetary, too, which is some of the best science fiction that I have ever read... And the boyfriend is going to get the whole Planetary set for his Birthday. :D

[Spookhouse]

O-Parts Hunter

http://www.popcultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/manga/oparts7.jpg (http://www.popcultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/manga/oparts7.jpg)

[Weapon X]

Has anyone mentioned American Vampire from Vertigo Comics yet?

Scott Snyder is writing it

The series is on issue # 6 and it's pretty wild so far
Vampires that can walk around in daylight in the old west!

Don't like the graphics much.

Bought myself a bunch of Elseworlds titles recently. Now reading Batman: Leatherwing.

[massacre man]

Gonna get into Superman: Birthright soon.

[Caenxavier]

Starting "The 6th Gun" by Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt. It's worth checking out and I love it so far!

Wild west and the occult, hoooray!

[Weapon X]

Marvel Universe vs The Punisher.

[endo]

Reading through some old re-prints of the EC series. Tales From The Crypt was a great comic.

BTW, anyone know of a good site to go read them? I mean like the old EC Tales, Vault etc., and stuff like The House Of Mystery or Tales Of The Unexpected from the 70's.

There was a great site that had all kinds of comics of every genre, but it is apparently done.
So if anyone knows of another place, I'd love to check it out.

[kimkardashian]

I am reading a mystery suspense book of Sara Shepard named as "Pretty little liars" which is much more interseting.

[Weapon X]

Batman/Nightwing: Bloodborne.

[Weapon X]

Batman: Two Faces.

[iSeymore]

Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. Ash, great story line I like how they included the protagonists from 2003's Freddy Vs. Jason. Will, & Lori. Nuff said.

[cheebacheeba]

Kick-Ass Volume 2 Issue #1.
Great to have this comic back...interesting intro to the second series too...not much has happened yet but a nice setup.

[iSeymore]

Friday the 13th the graphic novel; So much I loved the art and story-line.

[Nini_luv5]

im reading the manga Death Note right now and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!
i <3 Shinigami

[TypH]

i'm reading, The Dead from Berserker Comics and George A Romero's Toe-Tags

[Weapon X]

Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?

[massacre man]

Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?

He just came back. :D

[Weapon X]

Batman: Battle for the Cowl.

[Weapon X]

Batman: Streets of Gotham.

[Weapon X]

JLA: Pain of the Gods.

[Weapon X]

Secret Avengers #6.

[Doc Faustus]

Just finished The Essential Enemy Ace. Love this character.

[Weapon X]

Strange Tales MAX #1 - #3.

[Weapon X]

PunisherMAX #1-#5.

[Phalanx]

Just got through TASKMASTER, the most recent series.
Pretty interesting, it's good seeing an ACTUAL storyline written for this character...it would be good if they used him more in the marvel universe.
Bit of a messed up ending...
Kind've miss his late 90's look.

[ChronoGrl]

I actually thought that the latest volume of The Walking Dead totally kicked ass - I know I've been down on it for a while, but I think that they definitely went in a very smart and interesting direction. Really looking forward to the next one.

[cheebacheeba]

Whats the current setting of that volume?
Have you reached the part about the hunters yet, or?

[ChronoGrl]

Whats the current setting of that volume?
Have you reached the part about the hunters yet, or?

They just found the gated community, which I thought was a good place to take it.

I think that the hunters you're referring to were in the previous volume. Honestly, would have enjoyed that storyline more if it wasn't resolved in a single volume, you know?









SPOILERS

You're talking about the hunters that are capturing and eating humans, right?

/SPOILERS

[kimkardashian]

I had finished up with Dark Night Returns.

[cheebacheeba]

Yeah chrono, that's what I was talking about.

So have you all heard about "The walking dead weekly"? It's essentially re-releasing the whole series from issue #1 at a lower price, released weekly...I thought this was a great idea for those who have seen the show and want more, or even those that have never seen/heard of either series to get their heads into it.
Well, there's that or the collections, either's good.

I've just finished reading
*Black Panther - Man without Fear #514
Taking over from the recently possessed daredevil in Hells Kitchen, de-powered and without the technology at his disposal that he's used to relying upon, it's showing a different side of this character I was never all that familiar with. The writing is pretty good on this one and yeah, thought it would be gimmicky but it's quite well done.
The storyline started at issue #513

*Heroes for Hire (current series) #2.
Nothing, at all, to do with any of the older series.
This comic...has a very weird premise...don't want to spoil too much but it's worth picking up #1 and having a look. Some good characters of past titles in there too, and an ongoing mystery that's unfolding.
One of my favourite bit-part sometimes-hero sometimes-villain characters, "Paladin" features pretty heavily in this title, and I like the direction they're taking with him. Pretty decent read.

[donherion]

Hey, check out the newest issue of Macabre magazine (http://www.macabremagazine.com). It's inspired by the great old Creepy and Eerie comics. The first three issues are free.http://www.macabremagazine.com/im/cover-issue4-100.jpg

[Doctor Loomis]

Spawn and The Crow

[agatha012]

I am reading archie and friends...

[ChronoGrl]

Yeah chrono, that's what I was talking about.

So have you all heard about "The walking dead weekly"? It's essentially re-releasing the whole series from issue #1 at a lower price, released weekly...I thought this was a great idea for those who have seen the show and want more, or even those that have never seen/heard of either series to get their heads into it.
Well, there's that or the collections, either's good.


I haven't - We just pick up the collected volumes when they're out. That's actually pretty cool, though.

...

Best American Comics 2010 (http://www.amazon.com/Best-American-Comics-2010/dp/0547241771/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298310902&sr=1-1)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/bac.jpg

I love this series - I read it every year. It's a great way to sample what's out in comics over the course of the year and become introduced with authors and artists you might otherwise not have heard of. Through the selected excerpts, I was introduced to the below fantastic graphic novels that I just consumed:




Omega: The Unknown (http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Jonathan-Lethem/dp/0785130527/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298310178&sr=8-1) (2008)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/omega.jpg

This graphic novel "re-envisions" the original Omega the Unknown (1975) and places the story in a modern New York City. An understated pulp homage, I honestly think that genre fans will absolutely adore this comic and I HIGHLY recommend it (though the ending absolutely and positively sucked).


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Asterios Polyp (http://www.amazon.com/Asterios-Polyp-David-Mazzucchelli/dp/0307377326/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298310409&sr=1-1) (2009)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/asterios.jpg

An unconventional character-piece, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel tells the tale of Asterios Polyp - His life, how it fell apart, and how he tries to make sense of it all. I really fell in love with the characters, especially his ex-wife Hana. Fantastic read. Highly recommended.

[Magnus]

http://geeksofdoom.com/GoD/img/2010/08/locke-and-key-cover.jpg

Read it, damn it! It's awesome.


(Btw, how are Joe Hill's novels?)

[Tinsnip]

Batman: Hush. Jim Lee is such an incredible artist, and teaming up with writer Jeff Loeb is all that was needed to make an incredible comic. My all time favorite.

[ChronoGrl]

(Btw, how are Joe Hill's novels?)

I really, really, REALLY loved Heart-Shaped Box and highly recommend it. I'm reading 20th Century Ghosts now, which is a collection of his short stories; some are fantastic but some are incredibly weak.

Didn't know he wrote a graphic novel - May have to get my hands on it. Thanks for the rec.

[Doc Faustus]

Locke and Key is fun stuff. I like where it's going.

[Magnus]

Just finished The Walking Dead book 6. I like where this is going. Good read. I reckon Hell will rain down on them in their little sanctuary pretty quickly in book 7.

At the moment I'm reading Ghost In The Shell (from Dark Horse). Nothing to do with horror, though.

Next one will be Locke & Key two.

[BookZombie]

Nemi, a Norwegian humor comic about a Goth girl living in Norway and her friends. It is hilarious and full of good social commentary.

[Magnus]

Aarrgh... I hate Nemi. I feel she's just recycling every joke and now she's outdated. But then again, I'm not a girl/woman, which is her target audience.

Sorry. Carry on.

[iSeymore]

Currently reading... well finished "Friday the 13th volume one" and "Friday the 13th book two" anticipating on reading "Gears of War issue 16 also known as Unseen"

I am also thinking about re-reading "Spawn Volume 1" and then purchasing Volume 2, as I already own volumes 3 and 4, and need 5 & 6.

[cheebacheeba]

FF (Future Foundation) #1.
This is the comic that follows the events after the recently finished "Fantastic Four" comic, after the (apparent) death of Johnny Storm.
It's a...rather interesting concept actually.
Nice bit of a twist at the end.
Not too sure how I feel about it at the moment, but it seems decent, I think I'll keep reading this one for now.

[Sistinas666]

FF (Future Foundation) #1.
This is the comic that follows the events after the recently finished "Fantastic Four" comic, after the (apparent) death of Johnny Storm.
It's a...rather interesting concept actually.
Nice bit of a twist at the end.
Not too sure how I feel about it at the moment, but it seems decent, I think I'll keep reading this one for now.



I have lost touch with comics in the last few years but you have me interested. Would you mind PM'ing me with details of Johnny Storms death? I would appreciate it!

[cheebacheeba]

Done and done.

[cheebacheeba]

Latest issue of the Walking Dead.
Not one to be missed...Kirkman has again showed us that he's willing to "break the rules" to keep things interesting, but I hope they fix this, I really do...
Still, I never look forward to a comic as much as I do this one.

[sfear]

Read some current Batman titles last night:
Batman 708
Batman The Dark Knight 2
Batman Inc. 4
Superman/Batman 82

Whether Bruce Wayne or Dick Grayson Batman is still one of the most enjoyable and reliable characters in comicdom. While everything above is stunning David Finch appears to be verging on the brilliant.
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[BookZombie]

Nemi a Norwegian humor series about a goth girl in Oslo, it is filled with nice social cometary and hilarious though tasteful jabs at about anything in society.

[Weapon X]

X-Force Vol 4: Necrosha.

[Dude Guadalupe]

I'm re-reading all of The Tick comics....when I can manage to find some time. I've always really liked The Tick.

[Deniscomix]

Hey, i'm new.
I just read the second issue of Hellraiser, I've been reading a bunch of non horror comics, and some horror mini comics, like this werewolf anthology series, http://werewolfanthology.wordpress.com/
I very much recomend that, in all honesty I have a story in the new one (that's where my user icon is coming from) so sorry for the self-promotion, but I'd love this series even if I wasn't in it.

[cheebacheeba]

So I read a lot of comics...though I only actually buy a few, usually after I've "previewed" them.
So I figure as long as I'm doing that I should give props to the best reads I've had that week, and see if I can't get a few people to think about picking them up.
So here's a few:

Action Comics #901
Now this wasn't REALLY among my favourites, but it's pretty action packed and fans of the old "Doomsday/Death and Rebirth of Superman" storyline will probably get a kick out of it, for the first time in quite a while Superman and his "replacements" are together in the one place for an ongoing story arc.
I don't usually follow superman stuff all that much, but this one has me interested to watch for more.

Gotham City Sirens #23
So this series follows Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, living together.
This might turn a lot of people off, and for the better part the series hasn't been that "great"...though the last two issues have really picked up.
If you want to see some good Joker/Black Mask stuff, a prison riot at Arkham, people getting their limbs severed, then have a look at this one.
Though you might want to check out issue #21 as well (skip 22, it's unrelated) to see how the story begins.

Wolverine (current series) #9.
If you haven't read this series from issue #1 the events of the storyline may be a little confusing.
I'm recommending this mainly because there's great fight scenes, and the introduction of something of a super-assassin type character that's pretty cool.
Wolverine, Mistique, and super-assassin guy have a 3-way battle...it was just very cool...

Uncanny X-Men #537
Here's another one that might be a little bit confusing for the first time/long absent reader - Though, there is a nice "recap" at the beginning that pretty much gets you up to speed on what's been happening.
The "known" characters this one focusses around are Colossus and ShadowCat/Kitty Pride.
Like the issue of Wolverine I mentioned above, it's essentially a "fight" comic. Pretty dastardly and resourceful villain too, and one of those "what the fuck?" endings. Best issue of this title I've read in some time.

Captain America - Hail Hydra (All 5 issues)
I don't know if all of the issues are still available, if they are, grab 'em. If not, surely there'll be a collected edition soon enough.
Just a really solid storyline that spans the entire Captain America timeline, and quite cohesively too.
I don't usually get into limited series, but this one hooked me and kept me reading to the end.
I don't want to spoil what's involved, but yeah, seriously a very solid read.

One more I thought I would throw out there to read as a collected edition, is "Irredeemable".
It's a little late coming but I feel like I owe it some credit - Great stuff about a massively powerful superhero who turns on the world, and his team.
It has now run for 24 issues, and has also spawned a "sister title" that has ran alongside it for 18 issues - though impressively, they have yet to bleed into each other.
This comic introduced a reality of it's own so you don't need familiarity with any other comics to pick this one up whatsoever.
It's violent and bloody, but not one of those comics that throws gore all over the place "just because".
Now saying this might cause a touch of a stir, and is probably just a tiny bit of a stretch, but I don't think another comic has come as close to the vibe of "Watchmen" as this one has, in terms of storyline, character histories and overall tone.
It has kept me looking forward to another issue since day #1...and I think that it is one of the best comics available today. This one I've actually purchased. I would purchase as a gift too - even for people not "into" comics.
I cannot endorse it enough.

That's it for me this week.

[Deniscomix]

I've been wondering about the Gotham Sirens title. I really liked Ed Brubaker's catwoman, especially when Darwyn Cooke was drawing it! There's three collections of those I think.
I also just read the first trade of IZombie and really like that.

[cheebacheeba]

I've been collecting I, Zombie as well though I have yet to read past the first issue - it's not that I don't like it, far from it, I just think it will be a great story worth reading in a large chunk.
Horror fans would probably really like this one.

[Deniscomix]

Yeah, I'm definetly glad I read it in a trade rather than issue format. The couple individual issues I have read have been pretty stand alone though. There's one issue, it might be the most recent, that's drawn by Gilbert Hernandez and is a characters backstory, that was really good.

[The_Return]

One more I thought I would throw out there to read as a collected edition, is "Irredeemable"....

I grabbed the first issue of that on Free Comic Book Day this year...been dying to check out the rest.

[cheebacheeba]

I grabbed the first issue of that on Free Comic Book Day this year...been dying to check out the rest.
Yeah I thought that was pretty clever the FCBD thing to showcase not only new stuff but existing titles as well.
All I can say is, it just gets better and better.
Such a damn good read.

[Weapon X]

Birds of Prey.

[Elvis_Christ]

Read these this afternoon...

http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/300/13/13275.jpg http://horrorhavenreviews.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/screamland-1_cover-artboxart_160w.jpg http://axiomsedge-scifi.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/night-of-living-dead-1-196x300.jpg

[Weapon X]

Of the above ^ Screamland is great. Nerdy stuff, good read.

[Elvis_Christ]

Of the above ^ Screamland is great. Nerdy stuff, good read.

The art is way better this time round. Didn't like the 2008 version. But yeah it's great stuff that would make a really interesting movie.

[iSeymore]

I'm reading through The Dark Knight Returns right now, it's pretty damn good.

I wasn't a fan of that graphic novel, it was something about the artwork that really drove me to insanity.

I was just reading Friday the 13th volume one and Friday the 13th book two.

[Weapon X]

Weird Tales: The 21st Century.

[Weapon X]

At The Mountains of Madness. Worth a read.

http://www.shinyshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/at-the-mountains.jpg

[Geddy]

Yeah I thought that was pretty clever the FCBD thing to showcase not only new stuff but existing titles as well.
All I can say is, it just gets better and better.
Such a damn good read.

Trying to hunt down a copy of the fourth volume for this now, actually. One of the coolest comics I've read in a long ass time.

Re-reading Arkham Asylum currently.

[The_Return]

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestselling-comics-2008/311-1.jpg

Just started, but so far I love it. The art is just fantastic.

More of a graphic novel than a "comic" per se, but also read Nicolas by Pascal Girard recently...quick read, but kind of heart-wrenching and beautifully simple.

http://www.drawnandquarterly.com/imagesProduct/a4888e9a0ac0eb.png

[cheebacheeba]

Green Lantern #67
Conclusion of the "War of the Green Lanterns".
I'm only mentioning this for one particular epic event I've been hoping would happen for some years, spoiler below
Thaal Sinestro - Welcome back to the GL Corps.
Finally. If Hal Jordan can shrug off becoming a supervillain, this character sure deserves a shot at redemption. I have *always* liked him both on the hero and villain sides, he's one of the more complex characters in the GL universe, and this is just awesome news, it's so good to see him find his way again

For those that don't want spoilers, read the issue, it won't disappoint.
Surprise ending to boot.

[The_Return]

Just discovered a bargain bin at one of my favourite comic shops...been picking up a ton of random back issues. Just random Marvel/DC stuff for the most part, nothing too exciting - but I've realty found myself attached to the Legends of the Dark Knight series from the 90's. All self-contained, 2-5 issue Bat stories by different writers/artists...there's some great stuff.

So far I've read Shaman (Dennis O'Neil) and Gothic (Grant Morrison), and I probably have another half-dozen right now that I'm really pumped to get into. Can't believe I didn't know about this series before...

[cheebacheeba]

TopCow/Image title "Echoes".
Pretty twisted stuff...really cool story though, perhaps one of the best psychological horror titles I've read in quite some time.

[leezuki]

freaks of the heartland, steve niles very good read.

[semene]

I'm rereading Uzumaki. It's so great :D

[semene]

I didn't even know there was a graphic novel for At the Mountains of Madness! It looks pretty <3 I'll have to find a copy.

[leezuki]

i read dawn of the dead today, was jusr like watching the movie really.