What comic are you reading at the moment?

[cheebacheeba]

Two of the "New 52" titles from DC.
Not sure how I feel about this apparent retconning of the entire DC line, considering some of the titles were at really great points before they've gone ahead and done this - though, I have to say thus far what I've seen holds the interest well enough.
I've thus far read the new DETECTIVE and ACTION #1s.
What they're doing is kind of reminiscent of Marvels "Ultimate" line, but probably more parallel to the "Heroes Reborn' titles of the 90's.
Not too sure if they'll just keep things this way or re-establish everything and kind of work it into the standing continuity...quite strange that DC seems to be doing this with every title.
Action sees a very different side of Superman, whereas DETECTIVE has maybe the best first issue I've seen in some time (if you get one of the two, my reco is this) I don't think fans of the series would be disappointed by either.

Also read the latest "Sweet tooth" which I think has fallen rather flat for a while now.

[The_Return]

I also just read those 2 from New 52...wasn't too impressed with either, but wasn't exactly disappointed either.

I don't really bother to keep up with current comics so I can't say if they're any better/worse than anything else that's been going on lately - I prefer catching up on all the classics I've missed - but they both just seemed really empty to me. The stories were solid enough, and both had endings that'll make me want to read the next issue - especially Detective Comics. That last panel asks some questions...not sure where they're going, but it could either be really cool, or utter shit. But neither of them really seemed to tread any new ground...maybe I was just expecting too much from the first issue, but I would have liked to see at least something out of the ordinary.

And I was really expecting more from Grant Morrison on Action Comics. He's such a great Superman writer - All-Star Superman totally changed my opinion of the character, brilliant stuff - but this just seemed really generic, especially for someone as crazy and talented as Morrison. Not bad of course, but he's capable of way better.

I'll can't really see myself getting into much of this new stuff, but I'll probably check out a few more for curiosity's sake.

By the way, have you read the new Catwoman yet? I haven't checked it out personally, but everything I've heard makes it sound like a total shitshow...

[hueyisme]

Ive got some old Donald Duck and Nancy and Sluggo comics from about 1950, but one I remember from that era was one called Adventures Into The Unknown. A really graphic, scary comic before they started the comic code in the early 50's and tamed the comics down. After that there wasnt much to them.

[Ritualistic]

Ive started reading `68. its a zombie comic

[newb]

haven't read a comic in years.

[lovelybones]

I'm a huge fan of the Lenore comics, JTHM and bear - anything that has the same kind of dark humor. I've tried to read superhero comics and even though I love the artwork, I just can't get into them.

I've been trying to find a new series I might like - Does anyone have any reccomendations???

[kyl3thund3r]

I'm a huge fan of the Lenore comics, JTHM and bear - anything that has the same kind of dark humor. I've tried to read superhero comics and even though I love the artwork, I just can't get into them.

I've been trying to find a new series I might like - Does anyone have any reccomendations???

If you like comics, but not the superhero genre, have a shot of the walking dead. The story differs from the show so you're not re-reading stuff you may have already seen, if you have been watching that. The writing and artwork are spectacular. It's probably my favourite line of comics out just now.

To respond to the topic of the thread, I'm currently reading through the walking dead (I was a late starter) and Blackest Night as well.

[Frogbros_soldier]

Right now I just recently got The Lost Boys, Reign of Frogs Trade paper-back and must say I love it : ) and think it is great for Lost Boys fans

[Weapon X]

Alan Moore's The Courtyard.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/The_courtyard.jpg/250px-The_courtyard.jpg

[Weapon X]

Gotham By Gaslight

[wizard of gore]

the new "hellraiser comic series,done by clive barker the man himself this time

[Weapon X]

Last Zombie Inferno 1-5.

http://images.tfaw.com/covers_tfaw/200/fe/feb110720.jpg
Highly recommended to anyone who hasn't read this series yet.

[cheebacheeba]

The latest "Walking Dead".
New character introduced...one who manages to unbelievably kick two of the major players asses while unarmed then drops some HUGE story-changing infor...Interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes here.

I've also read an issue of "Avengers Academy" which in my opinion is actually a better read as it's big-brother title at this point. Never before have characters that have been introduced from the ground up into existing "superhero" continuity, been something I'd much taken notice of, but yeah I guess it's in the writing.
Some really cool mystery stuff with future/time travel going on too.

Green Lantern - The 4th issue of the "new 52" title.
I have figured out something about this whole new 52 thing.
The storylines/titles that are "new" can be hit and miss. I love some, I couldn't be bothered with others. Though the ones that continued on with the existing continuity (such as the Bat-titles and Green Lantern) are rock solid.
I have not enjoyed this title so much in AGES.
I mean shit, Sinestro is back albeit unwillingly on the "good" side, and is practically the main character in the book now - redemption? Who knows...but the back and forth between himself and his, hm, assistant Hal Jordan who is no longer a GL himself is just brilliant.
I'd recommend the current series to anyone that's ever liked the book.

Suicide Squad - The latest incarnation of this title also under the "new 52".
Continuity of it's own it seems, though it bares a slight resemblance character-wise to the "secret six" title that finished up a little while ago. Deadshot, ?Killer Shark? and Harley Quinn are the major players here, as villains whoeither perform govt missions, or die.
Probably the BEST "new 52" title out of the self contained out-of-continuity storylines.

New TMNT series - Best it's been since the beginning.
Love it. Fans CAN NOT be disappointed by this one. Read it.

Batgirl #4 - Also "new 52" but existing continuity.
Great new villain in this one, even if the rest isn't all that noteworthy.
Probably my favourite bat-villain to be introduced since "Hush".

That's it for now, lots more to read.

[ImmortalSlasher]

I'm about to start reading the Ghost Omnibus.

[cheebacheeba]

Is that the "Ghost" that's a chick dressed in white?
If so, never read it but it always looked like a really interesting comic, I recall it having great art too.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Is that the "Ghost" that's a chick dressed in white?
If so, never read it but it always looked like a really interesting comic, I recall it having great art too.

Yep that's it. With early artwork by Adam Hughes and Terry Dodson. I picked it up with another Dark Horse comic called The Secret, which was so so.

[last bad move]

just finished today with the last preacher book. so good . wish the end was as strong as the beginning but all and all great red. the saint of killers is the shit. anybody read it?

[cheebacheeba]

No Hero.
UltraViolence, twists and turns but not really that great if you ask me.
I've seen better from Ellis.

Insurrection V3.6
This one I quite liked.
The story of a "defective" military service android that inspires a rebellion among his brethren. It's a nice, self contained story that doesn't have the need to flash forward or back or otherwise convolute the plot, it's simplistic but the core story keeps you wanting to read more.
Bit pissed when it ended after just four issues, but yeah, it was cool.

50-girls-50
Meh. B-Movie crap with scantily clad women.
It was "ok", but felt a bit like it was trying to be like "Fear Agent" and failing.

Red Skull - Incarnate
Not quite as interesting a read as "Origin" but an interesting look at the early exploits of the character that would become the time-spanning nemesis to Captain America.

Bring the Thunder.
Hm...it was "ok"...nothing great though, I find that the attempts at "superhero" type comics are pretty hit and miss.

[last bad move]

ya i agree chee that it isnt the best. im going to have the check those out. insurrection v3.6 sounds pretty sweet. what do you think about ennis's work on hellblaazer. i know one of his arcs went on to become the main plot to the Constantine movie but becides that i havent heard anything.

[GilbertSmith]

I've been catching up on this list: http://www.besthorrorcomics.com/submissions.html

Every one I've read on there is solid gold.

[sfear]

I've been catching up on this list: http://www.besthorrorcomics.com/submissions.html

Every one I've read on there is solid gold.

Lots of good reading it looks like.

[Wish]

None of the comics I read are horror. I read The Walking Dead, but it ran out of steam for me by around issue 60 or so.

But I read seven or eight titles a month, and I'm still waiting for a nice ongoing horror series.

[Reelybored]

I've been catching up on this list: http://www.besthorrorcomics.com/submissions.html

Every one I've read on there is solid gold.

Thanks for this. great find!

[sfear]

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Stories from Batman and Detective Comics featuring Batman's "new look" beginning with it's introduction in Detective Comics 327, May 1964. This was the dead of the Silver Age and it was obvious DC needed a new strategy to battle the new powerhouse on the block, Marvel. A hardcore Marvelite at the time I didn't appreciate DC's efforts to change without losing its distinctive character but many decades later I'm enjoying them now.

[ChronoGrl]

Just finished We3 by by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (Aug 23, 2011)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/we3.jpg

I'm having a hard time deciding whether I liked this or not or not. It definitely hits you over the head with the pretty familiar scifi tropes of HUMANS: BAD, SCIENCE: BAD, NATURE: AT BAD MAN'S MERCY, WORLD: BLEAK... To be honest, those aren't my particularly favorite scifi tropes; I typically like my scifi more whimsical and less BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEAK.

I found the story profoundly sad and grim. And while clearly that was the intent, I couldn't help but feeling as though it was overly manipulative as opposed to a good, clean piece of scifi. Also, the writing wasn't really great. As I mentioned, it really does hit you over the head with the aforementioned topics.

Gorgeous art, but not my favorite graphic novel.

[ChronoGrl]

Powers Vol. 1: Who Killed Retro Girl? (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-Killed-Retro-Girl/dp/1582401837) by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming (2001)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/powers_1.jpg

Pretty fun read. I like the world that Bendis and Oeming set up here. Looking forward to read a few more volumes to see where it goes.


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Desolation Jones (http://www.amazon.com/Desolation-Jones-Warren-Ellis/dp/140121150X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332877795&sr=1-1) by by Warren Ellis (Author), J.H. WIlliams (Illustrator), Jose Villarrubia (Colorist) (2006)

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

Loved it. Love Ellis. Really wish that there were more to this series outside of two additional comics outside of this volume. As per Ellis' usual, you have a great character in a dystopic future. I want more.

[cheebacheeba]

Read a new one by Mark Millar called "SuperCrooks", first issue.
Storyline revolves around a mid-level villain coming up with the theory that he and his cohorts would actually start succeeding if they relocated to a place not known for it's large superhero population - Spain.
Aside from the introduction to the characters, not a lot more happened in the first issue but it was a good introduction, the main character is pretty likeable and the dialogue is well done, and pretty funny.
Yeah I'll probably read this one as it comes out.

Speaking of Millar, now that I got the final issue I read through "Kick Ass" series 2. It was ok. Can't say I really liked it that much, and it didn't as such feel like a complete story as the first one did - If they're going to base another movie on this series they're going to need some more material.

[ImmortalSlasher]

I'm still reading the Ghost Omnibus. A surprise character made an appearance in the last issue. The Predator!

[cheebacheeba]

I'm still reading the Ghost Omnibus. A surprise character made an appearance in the last issue. The Predator!

Is he an enemy?

I just got done reading the latest "Walking Dead", and things manage to fuck up, yet again. Good read.

Also the "new 52" latest issue of Aquaman.
This is probably the best and most accessible Aquaman title I've come across, though I didn't mind the last one (sword of Atlantis, in which a new aquaman was introduced, likely erased from existence in this new 52 line though...).
This issue (re)introduced the Black Manta character - and damn, he is COLD.
Looks as though his character will have a little more depth this time around too. Not my favourite New 52 title, but one of the better ones, and a good run for the character and the atlantis thing so far.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Is he an enemy?


Yeah, he's an enemy. The main Ghost character has a cool moment against him.

[ChronoGrl]

Global Frequency Vol. 1: Planet Ablaze (2004) by Warren Ellis

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Description from Amazon.com: The Global Frequency is a worldwide organization comprising 1,001 members, each with a specialized talent, which combats unconventional threats to public safety. Some of these menaces are the stuff of science fiction, like a cyborg warrior gone mad. Others are potentially quite real, such as an attempt to release lethal viruses in London.

Ellis creates an anthology of thrilling vignettes that are intriguing, exciting, with believable fleshed-out characters.

Definitely recommended.

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Creature Tech (2010) by Doug TenNapel

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

What a fun little graphic novel - Great characters, fun plot, and doesn't take itself too seriously. I had a blast with this.

Description from Amazon.com: Good battles evil, and the world hangs in the balance! Resurrected by the Shroud of Turin, the zombified Dr. Jameson intends to finish what he started 150 years ago - destroying the earth with a giant space eel! Standing in his way is Dr. Ong, a would-be pastor-turned-scientist who now works in a government research facility infamously known as 'Creature Tech.' Aided by an unlikely cast of rednecks, symbiotic aliens, and a CIA-trained mantid, Dr. Ong embarks on a journey of faith, love, and self-discovery.

I mean - How could you NOT want to read this???

Highly recommended.

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Global Frequency Vol. 2: Detonation Radio (2004) by Warren Ellis

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/globalfrequency2.jpg

Continuation of the adventures of The Global Frequency Team; haven't finished the volume yet but continues to display Ellis' ability to create intriguing vignettes of thrill, intrigue, and science fiction.

[ChronoGrl]

Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft (http://www.amazon.com/Locke-Key-Vol-Welcome-Lovecraft/dp/1600102379/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334858743&sr=8-1) (2008) by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez

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Utterly brilliant horror comic. Recommended to horror fans everywhere.

[cheebacheeba]

Yeah I've enjoyed what I've read of it too.
I understand this is the next one to get a show.

[ChronoGrl]

Yeah I've enjoyed what I've read of it too.
I understand this is the next one to get a show.

Very cool - I think it would actually translate into television pretty well; I'm pretty psyched to catch up with the other comics.

[cheebacheeba]

Battle Scars - 6 part Marvel mini-series coming out of the events of "Fear itself".
Ok, so they've found a way to create the Ultimate/Movie Nick Fury in the existing Marvel Universe...and his friend Phil Coulson, as seen in the current Avengers related films. That was basically the point of this otherwise pointless story.
...but, really - pretty unnecessary.
Really obvious attempt to start making money from the movie enthusiasts.
The fact that old/white Nick Fury will likely fade out because of this, is a bit shitty.

[ChronoGrl]

Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez (Hardcover - Sep 29, 2009)

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Locke & Key, Vol. 3: Crown of Shadows by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez (Paperback - Jul 19, 2011)

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Really brilliant series. Incredible writing, the characters are vivid and you truly get attached to them. Fantastic gothic story - Can't recommend this enough to horror fans.

[newb]

I got nothing....just trying to do a run of all the threads


excuse me

[Jonbenet Klebold]

I'd always wondered about Locke & Key. I'll definitely have to check it out. I'm currently reading tons of comics, but due to financial stuff I'm going to have to pare down my pulls significantly. I know it's not horror, but IDW's TMNT series is pretty phenomenal right now.

JK

[FreddyMyers]

Ill probably pick up Locke & Key just b/c I enjoy Hills characters.

Anyone else realize yesterday was free comic book day........

[Jonbenet Klebold]

I did, but my local store appeared to be all out of free comics by the time I got there. Boooooooo!!!!!!!

JK

[FreddyMyers]

I was within a few miles from Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash in Red Bank NJ. Place was a mob scene and i didnt even bother trying to get into the store let alone actually browse.

[Jonbenet Klebold]

Awesome that you were close to there. My store was crazier tan it normally is, but not too bad. Of course, I was there around 2:00 PM, so maybe that had something to do with it.

JK

[ChronoGrl]

I'd always wondered about Locke & Key. I'll definitely have to check it out. I'm currently reading tons of comics, but due to financial stuff I'm going to have to pare down my pulls significantly. I know it's not horror, but IDW's TMNT series is pretty phenomenal right now.

JK

Ill probably pick up Locke & Key just b/c I enjoy Hills characters.


I absolutely recommend it. Incredibly well-written. Hill is so talented; I loved Heart-Shaped Box - One of those rare books where I really got attached to the characters... 20th Century Ghosts was a great collection of really vivid vignettes (I think he writes more vignettes than short stories)... haven't read Horns yet.

I know that comics are crazy-expensive... Definitely check our your local library; I'm lucky enough that my library network is really expansive; I do most of my comic book reading through them now. Pretty much any comic volume that I want to read I've found through them.

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Locke & Key Volume 4: Keys to the Kingdom (http://www.amazon.com/Locke-Key-Volume-Keys-Kingdom/dp/1600108865) by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez (2011)

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I initially thought this volume was a little schizophrenic; the pace was a bit faster than the previous volumes; whereas previously a volume would focus on just a couple of keys and the Locke Kids' encounters with the "Dark Lady," this one lumped in quite a few... But it all came down to a fantastic ending; clearing hill and Rodriguez didn't want to become repetitive and ultimately the ending is brilliant - Looking forward for Volume 5 to come out.


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Powers, Vol. 2: Roleplay (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785159835/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336407702&sr=1-1) by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming (2011)

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

Really liked the direction Bendis took the story - Continuing to look forward to seeing this series develop.

[ChronoGrl]

Incognito (http://www.amazon.com/Incognito-Ed-Brubaker/dp/0785139796) by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (2009)

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

Really fantastic homage to super hero and villain pulp. I really think that superhero comic fans will truly appreciate this work. Highly recommended; I was impressed - Took me a while to get into it, but the story offers some really fantastic pulpy twists and turns. The ending was great. Looking forward to reading the next one.

[fortunato]

I read the first two issues of the new Animal Man. Very, very interesting.

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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BHuWPEXFL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I'm really into it. Such a bizarre story around a realistic family drama. Definitely going to pick up more of these.

And I need to check out Locke and Key.

[Paranoid Astronaut]

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[ChronoGrl]

I read the first two issues of the new Animal Man. Very, very interesting.

I'm really into it. Such a bizarre story around a realistic family drama. Definitely going to pick up more of these.

And I need to check out Locke and Key.

Ooo. Well based on your rec, I think I'm going to have to check out Animal Man.

And yes, yes, you do have to check out Locke & Key. Check your local library to see if they have them - That's how I was able to read 'em!! :)

[fortunato]

Ooo. Well based on your rec, I think I'm going to have to check out Animal Man.

And yes, yes, you do have to check out Locke & Key. Check your local library to see if they have them - That's how I was able to read 'em!! :)

Sweeeet. I'll check this week.

And definitely let me know if you get a hold of the new Animal Man.

[hooko22]

I read a comic the other day called 30 days of night, based on the movie. Was quite decent, I certainly enjoyed it.

[Atraxi]

I'll be honest, I'm new to comic books and am currently just reading a few free ones that I picked up at the comic book shop. I find it a bit intimidating to start reading comics because there's so much out there and I don't know that much about them. If anyone has any recommendations to help me kick off, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'll also be checking out some of what has already been mentioned in this thread.

As for graphic novels, what I've most recently read has been:
-Blankets by Craig Thompson
-Habibi by Craig Thompson
-Elmer by Gerry Alanguilan

[fortunato]

I'll be honest, I'm new to comic books and am currently just reading a few free ones that I picked up at the comic book shop. I find it a bit intimidating to start reading comics because there's so much out there and I don't know that much about them. If anyone has any recommendations to help me kick off, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'll also be checking out some of what has already been mentioned in this thread.

As for graphic novels, what I've most recently read has been:
-Blankets by Craig Thompson
-Habibi by Craig Thompson
-Elmer by Gerry Alanguilan

I'm with you. I'm very inexperienced when it comes to comics; pretty much my younger brother, who's a comic devourer, just feeds me the occasional one that he thinks I'd enjoy. So going off of that, I'd recommend Watchmen, The Killing Joke, and Swamp Thing to start.

[Atraxi]

I'm with you. I'm very inexperienced when it comes to comics; pretty much my younger brother, who's a comic devourer, just feeds me the occasional one that he thinks I'd enjoy. So going off of that, I'd recommend Watchmen, The Killing Joke, and Swamp Thing to start.
Thanks, I'll check them out!

[tikiman]

Army of Darkness Omnibus vol 1
good read

[ImmortalSlasher]

Has anyone read The Last Resort? The writers did a Friday the 13th series before. That was so so. But The Last Resort, I heard isn't as restrained. Someone needs to come out with a good Friday the 13th comic. It could be awesome.

[ChronoGrl]

Hack / Slash Omnibus: Vol 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Hack-Slash-Omnibus-Tim-Seeley/dp/1934692085)


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Fairly entertaining at first; really liked the concept of the red-hot killer of slashers... Ultimately, though (and I can't believe I'm saying this); for me, just pure t&a isn't enough... It got a bit redundant after a while... I would say, horror fans - definitely check out the first couple of volumes... Other than that, it's just so/so.


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Powers Vol. 3: Little Deaths (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Volume-Little-Deaths-Graphic/dp/1582402698)


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


Not as good as the previous volumes, but still entertaining; I like the characters enough and the world to keep reading.


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Powers Vol. 4: Supergroup (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/1582403090)


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


REALLY loved the direction that this volume took - Definitely added a wonderful and sad layer to the story and the world... The end was absolutely heartbreaking but I am very excited to see what happens next.


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American Vampire Vol. 1 (http://www.amazon.com/American-Vampire-Vol-Scott-Snyder/dp/1401228305)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/americanvampire1.jpg


American Vampire Vol. 2 (http://www.amazon.com/American-Vampire-Volume-Scott-Snyder/dp/1401230695)


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Wow. WOW. I absolutely adore comics with vivid, interesting characters, and a strong narrative... And this has both of those elements - Reminds me a bit of Preacher; you have some really fascinating characters, all with a backstory, that peels back slowly - Each comic adds another layer to it.

I can't wait to get my hands on the next volume (just ordered from Amazon).

Honestly, this is HIGHLY recommended for horror fans, vampire fans, and comic fans of Preacher, Locke & Key, and the like. Looking for a strong story and strong characters? Look no further. I LOVE this comic.

[ChronoGrl]

Almost forgot that I read this one too...

The Amulet, Book 1: The Stonekeeper (http://www.amazon.com/The-Stonekeeper-Amulet-Book-1/dp/0439846811)


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


It's cute, but definitely more geared toward young adults... Great artwork; like a well-done anime, but not really for me... I probably would have loved this in elementary or middle school.



I'm with you. I'm very inexperienced when it comes to comics; pretty much my younger brother, who's a comic devourer, just feeds me the occasional one that he thinks I'd enjoy. So going off of that, I'd recommend Watchmen, The Killing Joke, and Swamp Thing to start.

(So, on top of my recommendation of Locke & Key for you, I also recommend Preacher and American Vampire, just read the latter this weekend and thought you'd really enjoy it)

[fortunato]

(So, on top of my recommendation of Locke & Key for you, I also recommend Preacher and American Vampire, just read the latter this weekend and thought you'd really enjoy it)

Ah, excellent! I'm hoping my brother has all of those so he can send them to me.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Hack / Slash Omnibus: Vol 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Hack-Slash-Omnibus-Tim-Seeley/dp/1934692085)


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Fairly entertaining at first; really liked the concept of the red-hot killer of slashers... Ultimately, though (and I can't believe I'm saying this); for me, just pure t&a isn't enough... It got a bit redundant after a while... I would say, horror fans - definitely check out the first couple of volumes... Other than that, it's just so/so.


This is on my list. I was waiting on the movie that I thought was going to star Megan Fox. Who knows what happened to that project. I've only read one issue of Hack/Slash so far. That was a crossover Annual I believe with the Suicide Girls. It was pretty good I thought. But it was the cover that made me purchase the issue.

[Eman Resu]

If anyone has any recommendations to help me kick off, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Must-Reads Classics:
Miricleman by Alan Moore - my pick for the greatest comic series ever. WAY better than Watchmen, IMO. It's like, if you took Dr. Manhattan's story and stretched it out over about 20 issues, minus the politics. In short, its about a man, becoming a god, and how he copes. Plus, plenty of great twists and turns along the way. Neal Gaimen takes over for Moore, so the story continues on fairly solidly, but Moore's run MUST be read.

Swamp Thing (Alan Moore) - A lesson in how comic books should be written. And it fits the forum. To me, Moore's greatest strength is taking a character that we thought was one thing, and turning him/her into something else entirely...adding dimensions (See: Miricleman). His Swamp Thing reinvented the character. Its should be taught in schools.

Sandman (Neal Gaiman) - It deals with the lord of dreams being caught and held captive for 70 years, and then "making his way in the world today). Masterful.

Animal Man (Grant Morrison) - Pretty much anything Morrison writes is a safe bet, the man is on a genius level. His Animal Man run is akin to Moore's Swamp Thing for me.

Preacher (Garth Ennis)

Batman: A Death in the Family - A bit of a guilty pleasure for me, for nostalgia reasons. I feel this was the most monumental story line in my reading era.

Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? (Alan Moore) - The definitive "final" Superman story.


Future Classics
X-Men (Grant Morrison)
Powers (Brian Michael Bendis)
The Walking Dead (on fire right now, for good reason)
Batman: The Long Halloween
Batman: Hush
The Invisibles (Grant Morrison)
All-Star Superman (Grant Morrison) - the next definitive "final" Superman story.

The rest (stuff that keeps me reading today):
Locke & Key (SO good)
Fables (See: Locke & Key)
Thief of Thieves
Batman: The Black Mirror through Court of Owls (current)...get this!...its as good a Batman run as I have ever read.
Swamp Thing (current)
Animal Man (current)

I'd feel BEYOND confident recommending ANY of the above to ANYONE, and some (particularly the stuff at the top) triggers my snob switch if not read.

Some others I enjoy, but more as guilty pleasures:
Earth 2 (current...surprisingly good), Frankenstein: Agent of SHADE, Daredevil (current), Avengers vs. X-Men (yeah, I know), and Bendis's most recent Moon Knight run (I NEVER thought I would enjoy a Moon Night book)

[Geddy]

Preacher Volume 1: Gone to Texas

[ChronoGrl]

This is on my list. I was waiting on the movie that I thought was going to star Megan Fox. Who knows what happened to that project. I've only read one issue of Hack/Slash so far. That was a crossover Annual I believe with the Suicide Girls. It was pretty good I thought. But it was the cover that made me purchase the issue.

Oh, man - I have a SERIOUS hard on for Megan Fox - Not gonna lie; if that comes out, I would buy a ticket to that, no question (regardless of how I feel about the comic).

And I totally agree with you on the cover - I picked it up from the library (checked out by a little ol' lady librarian of course) and I felt like I was buying my first porno. ;)

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@Eman Resu - THANK YOU. I'm always looking for new comics and I haven't heard of some of those (and for those that I've heard of, you've reminded me to FINALLY check 'em out). Looks like my local library has both Animal Man and Swamp Thing. Bingo. :D

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@Geddy - Hey, you. How's it going? Your first time reading Preacher? What do you think? It's one of my absolute favorites.

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As for my more recent readings...


Powers Vol. 5: Anarchy (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785160175/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339726115&sr=1-1&keywords=powers+vol+5)

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

Liked this one - Leaned a little on the darker side, which was nice.


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Powers Vol. 6: Sellouts (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/078511582X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339725886&sr=1-1&keywords=powers+vol+6)

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

For some reason I'm having a hard time getting into this one... It's not bad; just seems sorta like the same ol' same ol'... I'll keep reading it, though; I like the characters and the universe enough to continue. I'm not LOVING the series as much as the people who have recommended it to me, but I'm enjoying it.


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The Invisibles Vol. 1: Say You Want a Revolution (http://www.amazon.com/The-Invisibles-Vol-Want-Revolution/dp/1563892677/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339726353&sr=1-1&keywords=invisibles+vol+1)


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


Sigh. Having a hard time getting through this one; really close to putting it down...

Eman Resu - I see it on your list, but I'm really turned off by Mad Tom's ranting... I assume it gets better? I'm BORED. ;-)

[Atraxi]

Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night: (http://www.comicvine.com/infestation-2-30-days-of-night-one-shot/37-327207/staff-review/)

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/6063/2276910-infestation_2_30_days_of_night_665x1024_super.jpg

[ChronoGrl]

Powers Vol. 7: Forever (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785116567/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340816056&sr=8-1&keywords=powers+forever)


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


Wow - Maybe the best volume so far... I wasn't sold at first, but it gives a fantastically epic view of Christian Walker's origin. The question of where Powers belong in the world is a good one - Adds a lot of depth to Walker that, honestly, I've been looking for. Loved it and can't wait to keep reading this.


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Animal Vol. 1: The Hunt (The New 52) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401235077/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1563890054&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=06B2G4PCR8GPFEX74Z1E)


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


Wow. Truly and surprisingly dark and disturbing... I never read the original Animal Man run, but according to my boyfriend, he was kinda "lame" (heh)... Well this comic is moving to make Buddy anything but lame - This is an incredibly dark and disturbing universe that we're introduced to here with some graphics that really made my jaw drop... I think part of it is that I honestly wasn't expecting this to be a horror comic... But it really is.

Highly recommended. Thanks, J, for the rec. Can't wait for the next volume to come out.

[cheebacheeba]

If you can get a collected edition of "The last Days of Animal Man", that was a pretty decent story a few years back involving the "old" (that is pre-new 52) animal man.
Being as it's set in the future of the "old" DC universe, there's not a lot you really need to know there...but yeah I remember it being a really decent story.
Yeah he was always a bit of a second stringer/underdog, but a likeable character.

The new incarnation is well, the same guy just a much deeper, darker story.
One of my favourite "new 52" titles.

[ChronoGrl]

^^ I'll have to check it out, thanks. :D


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Powers Vol. 8: Legends (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Legends-TPB-v/dp/0785117423)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/powers_vol_8.jpg


Powers Vol. 9: Psychotic (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Psychotic-TPB-v/dp/0785117431)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/powers_vol_9.jpg


This series just keeps getting better and better with each volume. So glad that I stuck with it - I think that Volume 8 has been my favorite so far... I might need to buy the whole collection I love it so much.

Cheebs - Have you read these at all? Anyone?

Really recommend them.

[cheebacheeba]

Cheebs - Have you read these at all? Anyone?
Was powers the one about the cops investigating superhumans?
Yeah I think I read the entire run of the first series.

I just read my first comic of the week.
The Walking Dead #100.
Gah!
Seriously, of all the things I've seen and read in this comic, nothing has made me want to say "fuck you very much" to the creator as this one issue.
Long time readers - Prepare to be more than a little upset.
Some chilling stuff here.
Of course, it's also the opening of what looks to be a pretty huge arc, so more TWD for us.
But shit...just...when you read it you'll know.

Also I don't know if it's just me picking up this vibe, but I'm pretty sure certain elements of the dialogue in this issue were Kirkmans commentary on how people reacted to the Michonne/Governor scene.

[ChronoGrl]

Yep, those are the ones... Love Powers... Did you like it? .

Thanks for the reminder on Walking Dead... Wow, seems like I'm 3 volumes behind... Just ordered them on Amazon.

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Powers Vol. 10: Cosmic (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-10-Cosmic-v/dp/0785122605)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/powers_vol_10.jpg


LOVE how they keep developing the characters and story here. Honestly just keeps getting better and better. Can't wait to read the next one.


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Batwoman: Vol. 1: Hydrology (http://www.amazon.com/Batwoman-Vol-Hydrology-The-New/dp/1401234658)


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


Great art, but overall thought it was just OK... I think part of it is that I don't know the Batman/Batwoman mythos so I felt as though I was truly missing out on some of the references. Disappointed as this wasn't a very self-contained volume... Clearly leading up to the next issues... Didn't keep my interest enough unfortunately to want to read more. Not bad, just not really my thing i think.


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Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes (http://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Vol-Preludes-Nocturnes-New/dp/1401225756/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342197479&sr=1-1&keywords=sandman+vol+1)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/sandman1.jpg


Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll's House (http://www.amazon.com/The-Sandman-Vol-Dolls-House/dp/0930289595)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/sandman2.jpg


Surprisingly, my first time reading through the series. I was actually surprised at how deeply disturbing these first two volumes were. Very very good (I especially liked the story arc for Vol. 2) and very disturbing.


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Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country (http://www.amazon.com/The-Sandman-Library-Volume-Country/dp/156389016X)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/sandman3.jpg


Nice collection of short stories. I truly do enjoy Neil Gaiman's work.

[ChronoGrl]

Powers Vol. 11: Secret Identity (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-11-Secret-Identity/dp/0785122613)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/powers11.jpg


Powers Vol. 12: The 25 Coolest Dead Super Heroes of All Time (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-12-Coolest-Dead-Superheroes/dp/0785122621)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/powers12.jpg


These two volumes wrapped up one of the series' major storylines neatly (a little too neatly in my opinion, but that's ok; ultimately loved where it went and wanted more). I absolutely need to own all of these volumes. I want to reread them again already.


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Powers Vol. 13: Z (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785145931)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/powers13.jpg


It's unfortunate that this is the final volume in the series; Z picks up where Vol. 12 ended up and starts new storylines - I liked it but am quite disappointed that this is all there is so far. I WANT MORE.

For the time being I'm going to consider Vol. 12 to be the final... Hopefully Bendis and Oeming pick this up again. In the meantime I have a request out to my library for Bendis. other work.


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Sandman Vol. 4: Seasons of Mists (http://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Season-Mists-New-Editions/dp/1401230423)


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


Started this but got just about 1/2 way through... I've read it a few times before and didn't feel like re-reading it again... I want to see where the series goes next.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Batwoman: Vol. 1: Hydrology (http://www.amazon.com/Batwoman-Vol-Hydrology-The-New/dp/1401234658)


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


Great art, but overall thought it was just OK... I think part of it is that I don't know the Batman/Batwoman mythos so I felt as though I was truly missing out on some of the references. Disappointed as this wasn't a very self-contained volume... Clearly leading up to the next issues... Didn't keep my interest enough unfortunately to want to read more. Not bad, just not really my thing i think.


I just finished Detective Comics #858-860 a few days ago, which is the origin of Batwoman. I read #854-857 sometime last year. I probably won't get to the new series for a while until the single issue prices drop a bit. I wasn't going to mention it here but it does have monsters. That was the surprising part to me. The artwork is really good and I like Batwoman more than I thought I would. Kind of a realistic take on the origin of someone who could become a superhero.

Also, I finally finished the Ghost Omnibus vol. 1. The comic lost me towards the last 1/4 or so. The art quality dropped a bit and the story became more generic and seedy. I'm still going to check out the upcoming reboot later this year and maybe the older issue drawn by John Cassaday. But I won't get the other omnibus volumes after reading the wiki on what happens.

I don't have any other horror comics in my stack right now. There's a bunch of stuff I'm looking forward to picking up after I finish what I have. Horror titles like: House of Mystery, American Vampire, Rachel Rising, Vampirella, The Vault, Whispers, Girls, and The Last Resort. I'll probably start off with The Last Resort and Girls since I'm getting the collected versions of those. Plus The Vault which is only three issues.

[Weapon X]

http://images.tfaw.com/covers_tfaw/400/ap/apr120370.jpg

First two issues. Interesting take with a revenge/bounty angle to the tale.

[Geddy]

The World of Flashpoint Featuring Batman

[Weapon X]

X-treme X-Men #1.

[Syn]

I'm currently re-reading The Walking Dead again. I finished the novel Rise of the Governor and to hold me over until the Season 2 BD release and Season 3 in OCtober, I felt like reading them again to get my fix!:D

[ChronoGrl]

Sandman Vol. 5: A Game of You (http://www.amazon.com/The-Sandman-Vol-Game-You/dp/1401230431/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344178526&sr=8-1&keywords=sandman+vol+5)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/sandman5.jpg

Interesting tale as we visit some characters who I didn't think we'd see again - Also interesting to see how the stories intertwine with previous tales in this series. Overall I liked it, but not my favorite story arc. Sadly, the items that stand out to me are the profoundly sad parts... I should stop reading such melancholic works. ;)

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Sandman Vol. 6: Fables and Reflections (http://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Vol-Fables-Reflections/dp/1401231233/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344178912&sr=1-1&keywords=sandman+vol+6)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/sandman6.jpg

Ugh - Having a REALLY hard time getting into this one; the short stories are just not as engaging as in his previous short tale collection, Dream Country. I suppose I could just put it down, but damnit, I am determined to finish out this damn series.

[Raincoat Killer]

The Batman: Crimson Mist

[ImmortalSlasher]

I'm about to start Athena Voltaire: Wrath from the Tomb. I wasn't going to mention it here but the cover has a vampire so I guess this story will have some pulp horror references.

[Atraxi]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/0d/Marvel_Zombies_hardcover.jpg/250px-Marvel_Zombies_hardcover.jpg

[Atraxi]

http://spookychan.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/awakeningGN.jpg

[Atraxi]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b1/Palestine_bookcover.jpg

[ChronoGrl]

http://spookychan.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/awakeningGN.jpg

How was it? And do you recommend it?

[Atraxi]

How was it? And do you recommend it?
Unfortunately, I don't recommend it. The artwork in it is amazing but the writing and story isn't very good at all. If you have it at your local library, I'd suggest flipping through it just to look at the art.

[ChronoGrl]

Unfortunately, I don't recommend it. The artwork in it is amazing but the writing and story isn't very good at all. If you have it at your local library, I'd suggest flipping through it just to look at the art.

Ahh - Ok. Thanks for your honesty. The artwork looks AMAZING. Glad I wasn't deceived! ;)

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Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures (http://www.amazon.com/Anita-Blake-Vampire-Hunter-Pleasures/dp/0785140212/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344734564&sr=1-4&keywords=anita+blake+vampire+hunter+comic)

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


SPEAKING of bad writing... This was too painful to get through. Not even up to par with a "guilty pleasure;" the title is clearly a misnomer.

[Atraxi]

Marvel Zombies 2
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/27/Marvelzombies21.jpg/250px-Marvelzombies21.jpg

30 Days of Night, Volume 1
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b7/30daysofnightcover.jpg/190px-30daysofnightcover.jpg

[Atraxi]

Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61%2BjUpJ0BhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I've been enjoying the Marvel Zombies series so far but this one was just awful.

Batman: The Court of Owls, volume 1
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yJWu3D7qL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Dead&Bloated]

The Walking Dead is the only comic I read religiously. In between issues I read whatever catches my eye. Nothing specific.

[Geddy]

@Geddy - Hey, you. How's it going? Your first time reading Preacher? What do you think? It's one of my absolute favorites.

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Haha just seeing this now, my bad. I feel in love with Preacher as soon as I picked it up one of the most intelligent, bizarre and outlandish comics I've come across. I've made my way up to 'Proud Americans' so far, but I haven't had any luck coming across volume 4 so far unfortunately.

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I've been keeping up on all of the 'Before Watchmen' series that they've released to date. So far their more or less a hit or miss type deal. Ozymandius, Silk Spectre and Rorshach's series are all promising so far but I have to say I'm let down a lot with The Comedian's and Nite Owl's up to this point.

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Saga of the Swamp Thing Volume 1

Very cool collection of stories. My first introduction to the Swamp Thing character (besides the film) and it's definitely one I'm going to keep reading. I'm planning on going out tomorrow to try and hunt down the second and third volumes.

[Weapon X]

Batman: Dark Knight Dynasty.

[Weapon X]

Severed, by Scott Snyder. Def check it out.

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1332112766l/13482575.jpg

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13482575-severed

[MichaelMyers]

Severed, by Scott Snyder. Def check it out.

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1332112766l/13482575.jpg

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13482575-severed


Thanks for the rec, looks scary.

[Geddy]

I've been reading almost exclusively DC/ Vertigo titles for the last couple months so I decided to try out a couple Marvel trades:

Daredevil: Yellow

Punisher: In the Blood

[Weapon X]

Thanks for the rec, looks scary.

It's a genuinely creepy read. Defo worth getting.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Has anyone here read the Haunt of Horror comics? They have two series of Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe stories.

[Weapon X]

Has anyone here read the Haunt of Horror comics? They have two series of Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe stories.

I read the Lovecraft mini-series. Pretty good B&W stuffs.

[iSeymore]

Last one read? Either Halo: Helljumper, or Batman: Battle for the Cowl. Fantastic reads. :)

I sooo wanna get the Army of Darkness graphic novel, whelp. Another payday I guess. D:

[Weapon X]

Dean Koontz - House of Odd.

[Atraxi]

Batman: The Man Who Laughs
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMwXJGnvdwSnOAnc6cUENYv8PobW_mj m3FFE-PMrURV4st4lvUxg&t=1

Batman: Venom
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lSkDIdMiL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Batman: Strange Apparitions
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSQWbfA4IxKinVm3On3dka7C8ffQus8Z Z81eVGcHr7HHuquRWalzw&t=1

[Atraxi]

Last Read:

The Killing Joke
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/32/Killingjoke.JPG/250px-Killingjoke.JPG

The Long Halloween
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/52/Batman_thelonghalloween.jpg/250px-Batman_thelonghalloween.jpg

Currently Reading:
Marvel Zombies: Dead Days
http://www.comicsreview.co.uk/nowreadthis/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Marvel-Zombies-Dead-Days-150x226.jpg
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I took this out of the library but wasn't able to read it before I had to return it but plan on taking a stab at it again sometime.
http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/300/16/16032.jpg

[Atraxi]

Does anyone follow any good comic book blogs that they could recommend to me?

[Atraxi]

Batman Detective Comics: Faces of Death
http://cdn.batman-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Detective-Comics-Vol.-1-Faces-of-Death-245x355.jpg

Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On Serious Earth
http://media.dcentertainment.com/sites/default/files/book-covers/4353_400x600.jpg

[Geddy]

Preacher volume 6: War in the Sun

Planet Hulk

[Frankenstein]

Picked up The Walking Dead Compendium 1. Haven't started it yet. About 3 inch thick book with issues 1-48 I think.

[ChronoGrl]

Severed, by Scott Snyder. Def check it out.

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1332112766l/13482575.jpg

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13482575-severed

Thank you, Sir. Adding to my Amazon Wish List now.

[Geddy]

Preacher Volume 7: Salvation

Preacher Volume 8: All Hells a-coming

Hands down my favourite comic book series of all time. I'm crying right now because I can't find the final volume. Makes Watchmen look like shit (Not really but I need to exaggerate, that's how much I love this friggin' book).

[Atraxi]

Picked up The Walking Dead Compendium 1. Haven't started it yet. About 3 inch thick book with issues 1-48 I think.

I picked this up from the library last week and didn't realize how huge it was going to be. I don't think I'll be able to get through this one.

[missmacabre]

Incognito: Bad Influences.

I've been picking up Fatale as it comes out and got hooked on Brubaker's noir style writing. Ended up getting both Incognito trades, and would even read his Captain America, despite not being a huge fan of super heroes.

Also, Saga by Brian K Vaughan is superb. The first trade came out last week I think it was. Would recommend picking it up and getting caught up before the hiatus ends.

[ImmortalSlasher]

I've been picking up Fatale as it comes out and got hooked on Brubaker's noir style writing.


I'm going to get into Fatale soon. It looks like a good horror / detective story.

[Geddy]

Before Watchmen: Minute Men # 4 - One of the best of the Before Watchmen titles - adds some interesting backstory to the old characters.

[MichaelMyers]

Began reading Scott Snyder's Severed, Vol. 1, on someone's recommendation (Fortunato?). Off to a great, cinematic start. The only horror comics I am used to are EC so this is a nice change of pace.

http://m5.paperblog.com/i/32/320760/horror-grapic-novel-feature-severed-by-scott--L-zJ09qS.jpeg

[Weapon X]

Began reading Scott Snyder's Severed, Vol. 1, on someone's recommendation (Fortunato?). Off to a great, cinematic start. The only horror comics I am used to are EC so this is a nice change of pace.

http://m5.paperblog.com/i/32/320760/horror-grapic-novel-feature-severed-by-scott--L-zJ09qS.jpeg

Glad you are liking it so far.

I am about to finish American Vampire, Volume #1. 4-part series which deals with the origins of vampirism and evolution of a new kind of vampire species in America, as narrated by an actress and a writer. Written by Scott Snyder and Stephen King in two equal parts, I am finding it a gripping read so far. A different take on the vampire mythos. Recommended.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3e/American_Vampire_Cover_-1.jpg/250px-American_Vampire_Cover_-1.jpg

[MichaelMyers]

Glad you are liking it so far.

I am about to finish American Vampire, Volume #1. 4-part series which deals with the origins of vampirism and evolution of a new kind of vampire species in America, as narrated by an actress and a writer. Written by Scott Snyder and Stephen King in two equal parts, I am finding it a gripping read so far. A different take on the vampire mythos. Recommended.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3e/American_Vampire_Cover_-1.jpg/250px-American_Vampire_Cover_-1.jpg

Thanks! I really enjoyed Severed and was disappointed that it was only a limited run. I'll look into this next.

[ChronoGrl]

Severed, by Scott Snyder. Def check it out.

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1332112766l/13482575.jpg

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13482575-severed

Just read this. Fantastic gothic horror comic. Recommendation seconded.

Incognito: Bad Influences.

I've been picking up Fatale as it comes out and got hooked on Brubaker's noir style writing. Ended up getting both Incognito trades, and would even read his Captain America, despite not being a huge fan of super heroes.

Also, Saga by Brian K Vaughan is superb. The first trade came out last week I think it was. Would recommend picking it up and getting caught up before the hiatus ends.

Incognito's great. Will have to check out your other recs.

[Kat_Rocha]

I just finished a manga entitled No Longer Human. I don't know if you would call it "horror" but it does have some pretty horrific scenes in it.

-kat

[ChronoGrl]

Just read Powers: Vol. 14, 712 (http://www.amazon.com/Powers-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/078514594X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355869678&sr=8-1&keywords=powers+gods)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/powers_gods_zps10c5cf42-1_zps3932d1eb.jpg


Absolutely adore this comic series. Just keeps getting better and better.

[Geddy]

Batman: The Long Halloween

[Action Avenue]

Getting ready to dive into The Walking Dead, Volume 17. Should be good reading and will keep me ready for the return of the tv show on Feb. 10th!

[ChronoGrl]

Saga, Vol. 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan/dp/1607066017/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357486843&sr=8-1&keywords=saga) by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/saga_zpsd8cf549f-1_zps87750d3c.jpg


Very excellent and well-written scifi. Thanks to MissMacabre for the rec. Can't wait for the next volume.

[Atraxi]

Batman: The Long Halloween

What did you think of it?

[luiigii]

A manga by the name of Shin Gendai Ryoukiden (Modern Stories of the Bizarre) by Uziga Waita. Its a collection of various stories, all of which contain extreme violence and sex. Highly recommended to anyone who can handle what most would consider "seriously fucked up shit".

[ChronoGrl]

American Vampire Vol. 3 (http://www.amazon.com/American-Vampire-Vol-Scott-Snyder/dp/1401233333)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/av3_zpse9ca543b-1_zps8b427412.jpg


I really need to get bookshelves so that I can finally unpack my books... I read this - and quite enjoyed it - but it's been a while since I've read the first two volumes that I think it's probably best to read them all in succession. I thought it was very very good, but I didn't connect with it as much as the earlier volumes, though I love how pulpy it was.


...


Scarlet, Book 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Scarlet-Book-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785152512/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359163613&sr=8-1&keywords=scarlet+comic)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/scarlet_zps7eb7b0f8-1_zpse34e55dc.jpg


Very very good. I need to stop finding comics with only one volume, though. Makes me want more. Wonder where Bendis considers this in terms of comic-writing priority.

[mike3881]

I don't have many horror graphic novels but something I'm reading right now is the hellraiser series. I've read Neonomicon by Alan Moore and Curssed. The Curssed wasn't so good in my opinion. 30 days of Night the X-files addition was pretty good. Any good horror graphic novels anyone can recommend. I love a good story. Anyone ever red the great and secret by Clive Barker. It was originally a book that got turned into a graphic novel ? Pretty good read I would so recommend it.

[horror2night]

Wow, didn't actually know that there were this many horror comics. I though they died with the dracula, frankenstein and were wolf comics.
Great with new content :)

[cheebacheeba]

Just got done with the latest issue of the ongoing series of Hawkeye (#11).
I didn't actually think I'd like this series, the art is pretty rough and the character has been largely hit and miss in his solo outings outside of Avengers stuff.
However, there's some charm to it.
I like that it's standalone and independent of his other avengers/marvel associations. Very street-level stuff, even moreso than say daredevil.
Basically paints the character as a stuff-up/burn-out at this stage in his life, though there's something really down to earth about this series that I love...not much inner-monologue, not too much flashback/background or superhero type stuff, but enough is provided for new readers to jump on.
To me, the comic doesn't even LOOK interesting and I find it difficult to put my finger on what I actually like about it, but it's entertaining.
Just stories about a dude with an interesting past, getting by.

This issue I just read impressed me with very little use of words...of course being aware of what's been going on in the comic helps explain things a little bit...but I'll just say the entire comic was presented in the perspective of a dog that the title character liberated early in the series.
Shows the dogs thought process, associations and presents an interpretation of how the senses work.
Nothing weird or scientific about it, but I thought it was very well done.

Anyways, I'll just say it's one of the more solid Marvel titles out now.

[cheebacheeba]

Started on my collection of the "Gambit" title that's just been sitting around unread.
I was actually pretty surprised it has a bit of staying power.
Like the aforementioned "Hawkeye" title, it manages to stay clear of the characters team association quite well, and it's fine to read independently.
Love it when you don't get a thousand crossover events.
It's about well, thievery, backstabbing and misadventure...I mean it's not the best comic I've read all year, far from it - but it's entertaining, the character is true to form and a little more roguish as per his origins.
Might be worth a read if you enjoy the character.

[Hapexamendios]

The Next Testament by Clive Barker.

Marvel's 70's Frankenstein

We've gotta get more folks in here, there are so many great horror comics!!

[Sicknero]

Recently finished the second series of Dead@17, which is pretty good fun with some nice art and a half-decent plot.

Dead@17 Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead@17)

Now starting on the Anita Blake series and waiting for The Walking Dead No.114.

Anita Blake Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Blake)

[Hapexamendios]

Any "Poison Elves" fans around?

[knife_fight]

I'd like to take this opportunity to pimp a friend of mine's comic, Ehmm Theory.

Horror comic about a guy and his talking cat fighting zombies. I know zombies are kinda played now, but it's really good.

http://www.comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/action-lab-comics/ehmm-theory/1

[bloodsuckinmofo]

Currently reading some of the vintage Creepy comics as I've already read the newly released ones, gotta love how if they don't know how to end a story the good guys just come back as zombies. :cool:

[Action Avenue]

Read, about half way through, a compilation of zombie tales called, Zombie Terrors. The artwork by a number of different artists, is pretty good. On the flip side, the writing of most of the stories is uninspired and just not very good. Can't recommend this one at all. Guess I will be trading it in at the local used book store.

[cheebacheeba]

I've been reading a lot of the DC "whatever point whatever" issues, for villains month or whatever they're calling it between the events of trinity war and forever evil.
Surprisingly some of these are pretty good.
Still not digging the "new 52" stuff, aside from the still running GL and Batman series, though it's not all bad.

Nothing has really stood out in my general comic reading though.
About to read the latest issue in the Star Trek title, based around the new movie established universe. That's usually pretty solid.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Revival -

I forgot to mention that I'm reading this one. I'm a few issues behind. I'm going to catch up soon. It's a good, dead come back to life story with some mysteries going on. Some of you guys here might like it.

[cheebacheeba]

I've been collecting that one, but usually if it's not already something I have on my lineup I'll read issue 1 then start collecting, reading it when it's over.
Looks good though yeah - can't remember what it's about now at all, but it obviously left some kind of positive impression that I'd want to read it.

[ImmortalSlasher]

I've been collecting that one, but usually if it's not already something I have on my lineup I'll read issue 1 then start collecting, reading it when it's over.
Looks good though yeah - can't remember what it's about now at all, but it obviously left some kind of positive impression that I'd want to read it.

The covers are really nice. I got it because of the whole Image Comics and horror thing. I didn't want to miss another Walking Dead.

[Sicknero]

Just had my monthly five-minute fix of TWD.

I've been quite enjoying Negan ... he's entertaining and comes out with some great lines but the whole thing is really getting a bit old now. A real sense of disappointment when I discovered that ...

Hm can't find spoiler tags. Never mind.

[The Hunted]

I'd say go and read some of the classics, like The Tomb of Dracula, brilliant series, Werewolf by Night is also very good. Modern horror comics, not quite as god in my opinion, Walking Dead is popular, but I find it hard to read as I don't like the art work that much. 30 Days of night had some good series, and I always like the quality the way the comic is made with IDW, some great painted covers too.

[Kirin]

Death Note

[ImmortalSlasher]

I think I'm going to pick up Pretty Deadly #1. It looks like it might be a good horror comic.

[cheebacheeba]

You want some good horror in comics?
Check out "Blood and Shadows", I think it's about the best horror title I've ever read.

I read through my regular bunch recently.
No huge standouts.
Though I also read through the last 5 issues of the current "Deadpool" run that I've been collecting, as it was a 5 part storyline called "the good the bad the ugly", I like to read those in a chunk.
Captain America and Wolverine feature as well.
All I can say is FINALLY...some actually dark, twisted, sad, and fucked up things are happening with this title - maybe the first time since the 90's series.
I'm sure they won't, but I really hope Marvel continues along these lines.
Reco'd.

[cheebacheeba]

Read through "Avengers Arena" which is an 18-issue mini featuring some of the "younger" marvel characters introduced over the last decade.
Cast includes some New X-Men/Academy X, Avengers Academy, The Runaways and some newly introduced characters.

It's basically about an old (predominately) x-men villain called Arcade who kidnaps the young heroes, who all awake in his most recent iteration of "murderworld" which is like...his thing...usually theme parks of death etc.
Though he's had a bit of a power-up.

Anyways, one thing leads to another and the name of the game is for the protagonists to survive the lethal environment AND kill each other.
Yes. Similarities to Battle Royale.

Really a lot better than I thought it would be though, I enjoyed it.

[Sicknero]

Just had my TWD fix with issue 117.

I thought this "All Out War" volume was going to be a bit of a yawn but so far it's been pretty enjoyable. Latest issue kicks off with a wonderful classic line and rant from Negan which made me totally forgive Kirkman for dragging this plot out for so long.

[cheebacheeba]

Rover Red Charlie #1.
Get it now.
No doubt there'll be comparisons to WE3 but in my mind it's a pretty different sort of vibe. I actually can't wait to read the rest of this series.

[missmacabre]

I think I'm going to pick up Pretty Deadly #1. It looks like it might be a good horror comic.

This comic. I don't even know what's going on or how to explain it but.. it's beautiful. I have read the first two issues now, because of my love of Kelly Sue. After reading the first one, I had to tell everyone I know that they need to read each issue at least twice. I personally read them both three times. Once for plot, once for the poetry of the words, and the last for the art. Emma Rios has a better understand of page flow than any comic artist I've seen. There's one particular panel in the second issue where a characters hair wraps around the page, going outside of the box and onto the second page. A single strand of hair deviates from that on the first page and your eyes just follows exactly where it needs to be to see all the action.

It is truly a work of art.

[Horror_of_the_Unknown]

Locke and Key series by Joe Hill.
I am really enjoying this book.

[cheebacheeba]

Just got the first issue.
For those that were unaware, there have been multiple Firefly/Serenity comics.
I myself haven't read them as yet...though have been collecting them.

This one, I couldn't resist - because it's set after the events of the movie...it's kind of like watching another episode.

Seems pretty cool so far.
Wouldn't it be great if they made a new ongoing comic-based "series" as they've done with Buffy/Angel?

Anyways yeah, it's nice to visit the 'verse again.

[Ferox13]

Rover Red Charlie #1.
Get it now.
No doubt there'll be comparisons to WE3 but in my mind it's a pretty different sort of vibe. I actually can't wait to read the rest of this series.

Thanks for the heads up on this - I am a big Garth Ennis and hadn't heard of this. Read issues 1+2 so far, pretty good - reminded me a lot of Plague Dogs.

[cheebacheeba]

I haven't read Plague dogs, but yeah it seems pretty solid.

I'm collecting RRC at the moment 'til it's done.
I've taken to doing that with the finite series - just as I do a lot of TV shows these days. What with the sporadic and split up releases of both of them, to me it just makes for a better experience.

Just about to get into this weeks haul, I will mention anything, worth mentioning.

[Ferox13]

Reading some old Peter Bagge at the moment- nearly thru this:

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mC1J4cshcDcgi5CmriSk_Pw.jpg

Also just started UBER - good so far:

http://cdn2.comicsetc.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x600/0f396e8a55728e79b48334e699243c07/8/2/82002300781301021.jpg

[kill4thedvl]

Caligula issue #1

[Ferox13]

Any equine action?

My last read comics:

http://pixhost.me/avaxhome/d7/cc/0017ccd7_medium.jpeg

Thor: The Vikings - Nice idea, disappointing in execution.

Started re-reading Hellblazer - loving it. My favorite all time title. I love Garth Ennis' Dangerous Habits arc:

https://dyn0.media.forbiddenplanet.com/products/diamond/STK278/STK278816.jpg.square-true_maxheight-285_size-285.jpg

[zombiekilling]

the walking dead

[AnonEDust]

Serenity: leaves on the wind, and an old Thorgal graphic novel. Thorgal is great.

[cheebacheeba]

Just got done with the first issue of "Avengers Undercover".
Very much a sequel series to "Avengers Arena", so if you want to follow up on that and the characters from The Runaways, check it out.

Doesn't seem like a bad premise so far.

[Vodstok]

I've been out of the comic loop for a while, but I am seriously considering throwing down some cash for the new Captain Marvel and Ms Marvel comics. I like what I've seen so far.

[Ferox13]

Back reading some Peter Blagg Hate.
Read the Nick Fury Garth Ennis stuff which was a good read.

Also Captain Swing and the Electrical Pirates of Cindery Island which is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel by Warren Ellis - set in a steam punk London.

[cheebacheeba]

Superior Spider-man #30.
....Fucking FINALLY...

[CreepyCarrie]

The X-Files Season 10 comics. I've been picking them up as they've been coming out.

[FryeDwight]

Re-reading all my old EC comics and enjoying them just as much as the first time. So audacious and ahead of their time, especially the SHOCK SUSPENSE STORIES. Always found the TALES FROM THE CRYPT series so bland compared to the old comics.

[ChronoGrl]

Also Captain Swing and the Electrical Pirates of Cindery Island which is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel by Warren Ellis - set in a steam punk London.

I really want to read this.

...

Most recently, I read the first three trades of Saga, written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples. I absolutely adore this bizarre space odyssey.

Also, the first trade of Rat Queens by Kurtis J. Wiebe. I absolutely ADORED this comic. If you're a fan of dungeon-crawlers and RPG's then this is a must-read for you. Well-written cast of badass female adventurers - I can't wait until the next TP is published.

Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction. This was a fun read. Not necessarily something that I'd continue (I worry that it'll get repetitive) but I like the fact that it's just about Hawkeye during his downtime. Little adventures. Personally, though, I'd prefer a Kate Bishop-centric comic.

Currently I'm reading East of West by Jonathan Hickman but I might wind up putting it down. Here's the Amazon description:

This is the world. It is not the one we wanted, but it is the one we deserved. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse roam the Earth, signaling the End Times for humanity, and our best hope for life, lies in DEATH!

I'm just not sure if I'm in the mood for something moody and abstract... The art is really stunning, though...

[cheebacheeba]

Personally, though, I'd prefer a Kate Bishop-centric comic.
That's more or less what it turns into.
Without Clint, even.

[ChronoGrl]

That's more or less what it turns into.
Without Clint, even.

Oh, sweet. I'll keep reading then. ::cool::

[Ferox13]

Was looking at Rat Queens, wasn't sure if I would like it. Might give it a go now.

Going to start:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/LoveAndRockets31.jpg

Read it for a while when it came out, so going to revisit it. I may just read Jaime Hernandez,'s Hopey/Maggie stories all the way through then go back to the Palomar stuff.

[ChronoGrl]

Definitely give Rat Queens a try; I thought it was really clever and fun.

If you like Love and Rockets, you'd probably like Adrian Tomine - His art is incredible and I love his vignettes.


...


The hubby and I just picked up another stash of comic books yesterday...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/615dd7a5-32a1-4a1d-92e6-048c1d5dd3d8_zps4593bae8.jpg


So far...

Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction - I read the first TP and was genuinely impressed... It took me a while to finally pick it up... I was worried that it would be exploitative and icky, but it's really not... It's about sexual awakening and empowerment - Odd and liberating. Interested to see where it goes.

North 40 by Aaron Williams - I picked this up because I'm a fan of Fiona Staples' art... Not a bad little work of horror so far.

Flex Mantallo by Grant Morrison - The hubby read it and loved it and desperately wants me to read it... I'm not necessarily the biggest Grant Morrison fan but how can I resist those muscles??

The Best of From The Tomb by Peter Normanton - The hubby says it's a pretty impressive and detailed tome that makes him want to collect the original comics.

[Ferox13]

I got distracted from reading 'Love and Rockets' by going back to Hellblazer...

Caught up on the latest issues of UBER:

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0230/7913/products/Uber14-wrap_large.jpg

[ChronoGrl]

Just finished North 40 by Aaron Williams


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/north40_zps2995c8c5.jpg


I thought it started out pretty strong - A good little Southern Gothic tale sprinkled with Cthulhu... Gorgeous artwork, great creepy beasties (grimaced at least once with the creepiness)... But it felt abridged and it ended waaaay too soon. It felt incomplete.

[Monkey Astronaut]

I've never been a fan of the the Riverdale gang but Afterlife With Archie has been really impressive. Francesco Francavilla artwork throughout is absolutely incredible.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ztFAOWDrlNY/UmKJxb0IfDI/AAAAAAAAX-w/nUxvV0I8Yyw/s640/scan0003.jpg

Tim Seeley's Revival is refreshingly imaginative. The Jenny Frison cover artwork is gorgeous. Mike Norton does a great job with the interior artwork and the characters are all dynamic.

http://www.comicbookdb.com/graphics/comic_graphics/1/551/265557_20130526162725_large.jpg

The Wake has been an interesting science fiction horror mash-up from Batman writer Scott Snyder told both in the present and a post apocalyptic future.

http://www.comicbookdb.com/graphics/comic_graphics/1/571/278881_20130726040021_large.jpg

[Vodstok]

Let's see. Playing catch up on Gail Simone's titles, so Red Sonja, Batgirl, Tomb Raider and The Movement. Also Captain Marvel because she kicks ass (as does Kelly Sue)

[Monkey Astronaut]

Also Captain Marvel because she kicks ass (as does Kelly Sue)

If you like KSD you should check out Pretty Deadly. The Emma Ríos artwork is gorgeous.

[ImmortalSlasher]

I'm behind of comics but there are a few out and up coming ones I want to check out. I believe a new comic from the Walking Dead writer is coming out soon. Also one called Caliban that looks good. Plus a new Vampirella series just started.

[cheebacheeba]

"Original Sin" Issues 1-3.
Shaping up to be one of Marvels more interesting events in a while.

[missmacabre]

Is anyone in here reading Nailbiter? It's written by Joshua Williamson, who also writes Ghosted. Both are very good and fit the horror genre.

Also who is going to be checking out The Fade Out? It's a new comic by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the duo who brought you the soon the be finished Fatale. I can't wait for it, they're my favourite creative team and it's going to be centered around the filming of a film noir gone wrong.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Also who is going to be checking out The Fade Out? It's a new comic by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the duo who brought you the soon the be finished Fatale. I can't wait for it, they're my favourite creative team and it's going to be centered around the filming of a film noir gone wrong.

The Fade Out doesn't come out for another month or so. But it's on my list.

I got Outcast. That's the new comic by the Walking Dead writer. It's a pretty good horror tale for the first issue. People are talking about it becoming a TV show as well.

[knife_fight]

I'm reading Outcast also. I've heard that the movie/tv rights have already been sold.

Also reading "Hack & Slash" and "Revival", both of which are horror related.

In non-horror comics, I've been working my way through the Bone omnibus. Love that comic.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Looking forward to getting Outcast #2 soon.

[Ferox13]

Just finished Bad Blood - an enjoyable Vampire romp about a boy with cancer and his run in with a blood sucking clan:

http://www.brutalashell.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bad-blood-2.jpg

Just started Loveless - a Western Comic about a soldier who fought for the South to his town and farm which is now under Union Control:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b3/Loveless_1.png

[ImmortalSlasher]

Fade Out #1 coming out on Wednesday. Can't wait.

[Ferox13]

At last I get around to reading this:

http://img1.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n5/n27941.jpg

[missmacabre]

Just checking in to say that the Fade Out is confirmed as really freaking great.

Nailbiter is holding strong. Great reveal in the last issue!

Thor is a lady now, fucking A!

If you haven't already checked it out, there's this one-shot called Masterplasty. It's gigantic, colourful and beautiful. I mean, it's huge.

http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpa1/t51.2885-15/1515259_813825315329154_795806476_n.jpg

[FryeDwight]

Cool co-worker let me borrow Volumes #2-#5 of THE WALKING DEAD..like the TV show better, but these are really good as well.

[ImmortalSlasher]

A new Sabrina the Teenage Witch comes out tomorrow. I never read the comic or watched the TV show. But the preview of it looks dark.

[DaisyChain]

Zombie tramp is my favorite comic atm. She is like my hero:)

[Monkey Astronaut]

Just finished the Saga of Swamp Thing by Alan Moore book 1 which was pretty awesome!

[Ferox13]

Moores work on Swamp thing is just amazing and is the origin of my fave comic character ,John Constantine.

[MaryHorrorCrazed]

Call of Cthulhu graphics.

[Jason X]

Batman Incorporated.Cool Comic.

[Anchen]

Re-reading Preacher, and am just as thrilled by the awesomely perverse and freaky contents this second time around.

[Damn Heathen]

http://174.138.163.66/ccp/7711.jpg

Good, but could use a few more horror elements.

[Monkey Astronaut]

Just finished binge reading Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Fatale and really enjoy it. It starts out like a crime noir but has elements of horror including a vibe that's very Lovecraftian. There's a really intriguing femme fatale, an ominous cult, a good bit a disturbing gore and the ending was pretty satisfying.

[Monkey Astronaut]

Anyone else checked out Squarriors by Ashley Witter and Ash Maczko? It has a similar vibe to Redwall and Watership Down. The artwork is gorgeous although it gets a bit gory at times. The battle scenes in issue #2 were pretty epic.

http://www.comicbookdb.com/graphics/comic_graphics/1/670/322486_20141211074342_large.jpg

[Roiffalo]

Anyone else checked out Squarriors by Ashley Witter and Ash Maczko? It has a similar vibe to Redwall and Watership Down. The artwork is gorgeous although it gets a bit gory at times. The battle scenes in issue #2 were pretty epic.

omg amazing cover art
Is it gray vs red squirrels? If so that's so boss cause red squirrels are assholes.

[Monkey Astronaut]

Read the first three issues of Space Riders by Alexis Ziritt and Fabian Rangel from Black Mask Studios and really enjoyed it. The art has this really cool psychedelic quality especially the coloring just insanely cool. From what I've read about it online it's only a four issue miniseries.

The premise is basically a disgraced space captain gets a second chance to redeem himself. He flies around in his space ship shaped like a skull and is joined by his first mate who is an anthropomorphic baboon and a female robot.

http://www.comicbookdb.com/graphics/comic_graphics/1/699/333026_20150401184112_large.jpg

[cheebacheeba]

I just read through my collection of "Alex + Ada" which was done by one of the Luna Brothers (Girls, The Sword).
I liked it. Maybe not as much as the other titles they've done, but it retained the interest, and it was pretty heartfelt.
I enjoy the simplistic art style, and each time they manage to immerse the reader in their tale/reality.
I'd recommend any of their work really.

[Monkey Astronaut]

I picked up Death Head #1 on a whim because I liked the cover and thought it was pretty interesting. It involves multiple sets of characters in different settings; a husband and wife couple hiking in the woods come across and eerie abandoned town not on their map; a boy is forced into the sewers by bullies and a rebellious girl at a boarding school. Really curious to where its going and how the characters will interconnect if at all.

http://www.comicbookdb.com/graphics/comic_graphics/1/717/339766_20150720123419_large.jpg

[HorrorNutter]

wytches.

[Martha]

Blackhawk # 27 and #33.

These are Golden Age comics from the 1940's. Got them in fairly good condition at a reasonable price.

Being 73, I remember best the 1950's Blackhawks, but still have interest in the 40's and 30's as well.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Not reading it yet but there is supposed to be a Trick r Treat comic coming out in October. I read about it last week.

[FryeDwight]

CHAMBER OF CHILLS Vol 4-Good 1950's pre code Horror commix-not as good as EC, but really not bad at all, although I recognized a few of the stories that were re-used in the Eerie publication mags.

[Vodstok]

I regularly read Swords of Sorrow, Secret Wars, MODOK Assassin and Carol Corps


I was reading Captain Marvel and Silk pretty regularly but they're done for now...

[cheebacheeba]

Secret Wars, MODOK Assassin and Carol Corps

I haven't read any of those...though kind of collected downloaded copies...which I might browse through.
I have to say, I'm getting really, REALLY sick of events.
Now what, they're going to do a "new 52" type thing and combine the ultimate and regular marvel universes?
Too much bullshit to keep up with - this crossover event is ridiculously stupid-large.
I mean back in the day, a crossover would be a standalone comic of around 12-14 issues.
Nothing else would get drawn into it, it was an event on its own.
It's just annoying now.


Lately, I've had a look at the first three issues of "Batman & Robin Eternal".
Like Batman Eternal before it, I find myself nearly immediately more enthralled than the other core titles running at the moment (Robo-Bat...no...), I just find everything better from the characters new and returning, the backtracking into the unknown past, the overall contained storyline.
I'm looking forward to reading more.

While on the Batman stuff...I find the "new" Bruce Wayne kind of interesting...I mean we all know what's going to happen...just a matter of when.

Also read the latest issue of Invincible, Robert Kirkmans "other" title.
This comic has been overall consistant, but goes off on a few too many tangents for my liking. It's always remained, for the better part, a good read.
This latest issue was the first part of a storyline called "Reboot?", that starts with the main character experiencing an event, then "waking up" to roughly the same time as the first issue of the comic, that is, 120+ issues ago - which is around a decade of progress.
As he only got his powers in the first issue, he has none of his existing alliances and knows things that he "shouldn't" so the dynamic between himself and his former friends and enemies is going to be quite interesting.
...This is one that will really pay off for the long term readers.
Not sure about new readers. Maybe?

[Roiffalo]

Monster Con was my hero for comics<33

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I have the complete collection of Werewolf by Night and Man Wolf by Marvel. Been binge reading Man Wolf, I'll start over on Werewolf by Night when I'm done with that. Also got The Incredible Hulk collection, and a few miscellaneous monster comics with the werewolf ones.

[Morningriser]

I usually don't read the comics I get because I am afraid of fucking them up but my last purchases were Shadow Of The Batman #1 and 2 from 185 and both are near mint. I also recently ordered Spawn #9 which is one of the more valuable books in the earlier part of the series. I want Shadow Of The Batman 3 4 and 5 to complete the run and I want Spawn 6 7 and 8 to connect my first 5 with 9.

[Peloquin]

I'm re-reading the full series 1 run of Ghost Rider.

[Martha]

Being a very old broad, I am reading and collecting Golden Age comics.

The series I am collecting is Blackhawk. I think that it is still around but the ones I am reading and collection come from the series beginning on Military in 1940 through the era of Quality Comics ending in 1957 and also some of the first ones in the DC Comics line.

The 7 Blackhawk freedom fighters fought Nazi's, Communist, mad dictators from all over the world as well as mad scientists and even threats from outer space.

I just love these comics.

[cheebacheeba]

There is actually a small element of those Blackhawk comics that survived.
A character called "Lady Blackhawk" was introduced to DC comics in the 90's (or earlier) and has served alongside a few of the superhero teams.
She's not superpowered though, she's a pilot and an adventurer, bit of a mercenary.

She's appeared in some pretty new DC comics as well.
Also the team "Blackhawks" was another fairly recent title.

Same symbol and all.
Though I suppose it's not really going to be the same vibe as the originals.

[Martha]

The number 1 to 107 were the best issues. The first 15 or 20 of the DC's were good but after that not the same as the original.

Isn't that usually the case.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Anyone read the John Carpenter horror graphic novel? I just found out about it last week. I'm going to hold off on it till next year.

[MichaelMyers]

Anyone read the John Carpenter horror graphic novel? I just found out about it last week. I'm going to hold off on it till next year.

No what are you talking about man?

[FryeDwight]

Almost done with reorganizing the office and found a ton of EC Comics that I'm catching up on. They are absolutely great with peerless art, wild morality play stories (Some seriously demented plots here) and such a sense of fun. Really enjoying the CRIMESUSPENSE STORIES, but all of the titles good and much better than the TV series.

[Roiffalo]

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I'm very confused because in the end of the comic before this John got arrested, yet the beginning of this one starts with ManWolf on a train?! Did I miss something?!

[StagMaggot]

I've just finished Uzumaki and I loved it so much that I read it all tonight. ::smile::

[Vodstok]

I read a shitload of titles but the current favorites are All New Wolverine, Silk and A-Force. Secret Six, Clean Room and Bitch Planet are also recent favorites

[cheebacheeba]

I read a shitload of titles
Same...still.

All New Wolverine
Yes, it's interesting.
X-23 was one of the more interesting "new" Marvel creations, have followed the character on and off since the NYX title.
Even if she's only the primary character until the inevitable return of the "real" Wolverine (unless that just stays as Old Man Logan after the latest crossover debacle) I find they've introduced a pretty decent storyline to throw her into.

Silk
Another of the more interesting newer Marvel characters. Totally weird how they brought her in...yet another crossover event more annoying than good...but she was the one good thing to come out of it, even though at the same time Kaine was (again) lost. I'm probably more interested in this character, but the ongoing title would benefit from coming across as a little less cutesy I think.

Secret Six
Been collecting that one for a marathon.
Not sure how the new title is, but the loss of the last title was one (of many) of the things that pissed me off about the "new 52" shakeup. Same as The Outsiders. The more offbeat, "bad" or "dark" type super-teams have always made for more interesting reading if you ask me.
While on that - for me, the suicide squad used to be great but the N52 version is just fan service wankery for yet another Harley Quinn vehicle. It's still "kind of" ok, but really not all that worh reading.
Though yes, Secret Six pre-n52 was one of my favourite comics, and I'm really holding onto hope that this new one is half as good. They really made CatMan a contender...hope they keep him that way.

I've been following the new Deadpool series.
Well, it's still not like it was in the 90's...seems like the more people get on board the more they turn DP into a comedy with a touch of tragedy rather than the other way around.
Though the character has had some good development, and there was a bit of mystery to the new series - it's been nice to see some "old" characters that have all but faded into obscurity playing semi-major parts again.

[cheebacheeba]

One title I'm actually quite enjoying is Marvels current series of "Illuminati".
Nothing to do with the previous storylines and series by the same name.

It's basically about a b-grade-got-lucky "villain" The Hood *
Who decides to recruit other b/c-list villains, some presently in operation some retired and reformed, to take part in a masterplan/heist that will elevate their status somewhat.
That's all there's been so far really, just set up.
This is just, the one comic I'm looking forward to the most in Marvels current line.

*who I actually find to be one of Marvels most endearing characters of the last decade...yeah, he's a "bad" dude, but he's not all that eeeevil...He's cocky, and ambitious, and just, a memorable character for me.
Check out his minis and appearances prior, most don't disappoint.

[cheebacheeba]

The latest issue of the current run of Batman, #48.
One of the more interesting issues since the "death" of Batman/Bruce Wayne.
What a last page...

[FryeDwight]

Found a assortment of FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE anthologies. Still good, amusing and even poignant in places.

[FryeDwight]

VAMPIRELLA CRIMSON CHRONICLES VOL 1. Has the Vampi stories from #1-#37 with all the great characters like Pendragon, Dracula, The Conjuress, Adam Van Helsing, etc. Although the first two stories are pretty bad, things picked up with Archie Goldwyn and especially Steve Engelhart (the two from #24-#25 still pack a punch). Amazing artwork by Tom Sutton and especially Jose Gonzalez who I feel gave Vampi her proper look.

[cheebacheeba]

Avengers Standoff - Welcome to Pleasant Hill.

I don't know what to say without spoiling the entire concept...but lets just say, if there's any fans of "The Prisoner", you might like this.
It's a launch/pre-issue of a cross over event that seems to span most of the current avengers related titles - so if that's a deal breaker, it is what it is.

Just yeah, I really liked what I read and look forward to seeing how it plays out.
Seems like the protagonists (or I guess antagonists?) are a couple of my favourite characters from another series I read a while back.

Gah. Read it.

[ImmortalSlasher]

The Discipline #1 comes out next week. Seems to be horror related. It might be good.

[MichaelMyers]

The Discipline #1 comes out next week. Seems to be horror related. It might be good.

Have you ever read the Friday the 13th comics?

[ImmortalSlasher]

Have you ever read the Friday the 13th comics?

Yes I own a bunch of them.

[FryeDwight]

MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST HOOROR COMICS-Edited by Peter Normajon.
Pretty good anthology that starts in the very early 50's and goes to the beginning of the new century. Good throughout, but I find my interest wanes from the 80's on...maybe it's because the previous decades were such a big part of youth.

[bats]

i'm not a huge manga fan but i decided to give "death note" a try and i have been enjoying it so far. i about halfway through volume two and the black edition.
::devil::

[Roiffalo]

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(can only find small images of these for some reason...)

Clive Barker's Pinhead. I discovered a new-ish comic shop in town called 'Nerd Haven'. I may have binged. I also got some Batman Detective series of comics that I just love. I'm going to blow a lot of money here I just know it.

[SerialKiller]

Teddy Scares. I don't usually read comics, but this was a gift. Very entertaining.

[cheebacheeba]

DC Universe - Rebirth.
Wow...finally they're doing away with the new 52 stuff...or at least back-seating it.
WALLY WEST.
The guy that I grew up with as the flash of the 90's, was taken away when the NEW 52/Flashpoint stuff happens, and now, he's back.
Great comic through and through and some very emotional stuff.
Looking forward to where DC is going for the first time in a while now...

[darkdetective]

DC Universe - Rebirth.
Wow...finally they're doing away with the new 52 stuff...or at least back-seating it.
WALLY WEST.
The guy that I grew up with as the flash of the 90's, was taken away when the NEW 52/Flashpoint stuff happens, and now, he's back.
Great comic through and through and some very emotional stuff.
Looking forward to where DC is going for the first time in a while now...

Same here! Can't wait to see where DC goes next. I never left when the new 52 started but I did feel that some books didn't work
However some books were great. Specifically Batman, Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing and Animal Man!

I'm currently reading Batman Eternal. It's a fun, fast paced Bat family book.

[cheebacheeba]

Oh yeah, I read through Batman Eternal a while back - a really excellent Batman title, stood well on it's own outside the DCU as per most of the Bat titles.
Very well written, just an overall really satisfactory story.

The whole "New 52" thing honestly pissed me off just about as much as the post "Brand new Day" Spider-Man titles (I think they're only just regaining their footing now, after this long)
The Batman and Green Lantern stuff, which largely continued their pre-52 storylines, were in my mind just about the only stuff worth reading.
Everything else just became like generic. The characters. The storylines. All so bland.
Erasing some of my favourite teams and characters was just a kick in the balls.
Clearly the whole project didn't play out like they wanted, which is why we have what I'll refer to as the REAL DCU coming back into play.

So have you read DC rebirth through?
If so...Damn, just that Barry/Wally scene huh?...very few times has a comic made me feel that way. Pure "from my childhood/teens" stuff coming back together in such a cool way...and how they took things right to the edge like that. Amazing.
Not to mention the giant GIANT reveal at the end.

[darkdetective]

Yeah.
The reveal at the end of Rebirth was terrific.

Also read Batman , Superman, Green Lanterns and Green Arrow rebirth.

Batman is my favourite character but Batman Rebrth didn't really excite me that much.

Superman Rebirth was interesting. Haven't read any Superman since Grant Morrison's Action Comics run so I was kinda confused but very intrigued.

Green Lanterns Rebirth showed some promise. Hope it's good going forward.

Green Arrow Rebirth was awesome. Green Arrow is my second favourite after Batman and I felt like he suffered from the direction of the new 52., apart from Jeff Lemires terrific run his series has been wonky. However now in Green Arrow Rebirth I feel like the character is back on track.

Can't wait to read more rebirth issues and then the new #1s.

Thanks to DCs Rebirth and Marvels Civil War 2 stating off strong, it's a good time to be a comic fan!

[wendyhudgesf]

I don't remember I read any comic even before. I know a lot of you seem to enjoy them pretty much but in my case I am not a fan. My brother has so many of them but I didn't even dare to read.

[brainscan]

I'm not really a fan of reading comics, but i did like Johnny the Homicidal Manic, Squee!,and I Feel Sick by Jhonen Vasquez

[Roiffalo]

I'm not really a fan of reading comics, but i did like Johnny the Homicidal Manic, Squee!,and I Feel Sick by Jhonen Vasquez

I'm always getting him and Roman Dirge mixed up. I read his Lenore comics when I was in high school. Vasquez on the other hand... I think I might have read Squee!, but I honestly don't remember. I am at least familiar with his work.

[ImmortalSlasher]

I'm getting ready to read an issue of Afterlife with Archie that's supposed to be good. I'll post later if it is or not.

[jwilliams]

Recently finished Batman: Hush and Batman: Death of the Family.
Both are great, but I liked DoF a bit more.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Afterlife with Archie #6

A pretty good comic for horror fans. I would give it about an 8 or so out of 10. Here's a preview for those interested in getting it.

http://www.cbr.com/afterlife-with-archie-6/

I believe it's only a one shot. Maybe they will have a continuation story in the future though.

[cheebacheeba]

Latest "Walking Dead".
This comic really needs to "thin the herd". Seriously. I've read and enjoyed it from the beginning but these days when I read it, I don't know who about half the characters even are. Short attention span is also in play, don't get me wrong...but yeah, I think this is an issue.

[Amalthea_unicorn]

My Little Pony Friends Forever #13

[The Villain]

From Hell. Pretty Interesting so far

[cheebacheeba]

The Clone Conspiracy #3 of 5.
Well, shit.

[BlackZombie]

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

yeah it is awesome!::roll eyes::

[Amalthea_unicorn]

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[Roiffalo]

^ Have you no shame...

[Geddy]

Afterlife with Archie #6

A pretty good comic for horror fans. I would give it about an 8 or so out of 10. Here's a preview for those interested in getting it.

http://www.cbr.com/afterlife-with-archie-6/

I believe it's only a one shot. Maybe they will have a continuation story in the future though.

Have you checked out Chilling Adventures of Sabrina? The first trade is out, it's by the same writer as Afterlife with Archie, but a different artist, and it's pretty killer.

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I picked up the first issue of R.L. Stine's new run on Man Thing. It's really pretty awful, hahaha.

Also picking through the first volume of Harrow County. Story is so far pretty interesting, the art is pretty fantastic as well.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Have you checked out Chilling Adventures of Sabrina? The first trade is out, it's by the same writer as Afterlife with Archie, but a different artist, and it's pretty killer.

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I picked up the first issue of R.L. Stine's new run on Man Thing. It's really pretty awful, hahaha.

Also picking through the first volume of Harrow County. Story is so far pretty interesting, the art is pretty fantastic as well.

I'm going to get Sabrina this October.

[FryeDwight]

Ordered a lot of magazines from CREEPY CLASSICS, mostly MIDNIGHT MARQUEE, early CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN, MONSTER BASH and FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND from 1975-76 era, as well as a good copy of CREEPY #52. Really liked this when pre-Teen and it still holds up and also closes the gap in my collection.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Waxwork Records came out with a comic and record bundle. I'm going to get that soon.

[NightOfTheLiving_Sam]

If I was getting into reading horror comics, what would you suggest me reading first. I hope I'd be able to find it on amazon or in a book store.

I hope it's okay that I'm posting here. =)

[ImmortalSlasher]

If I was getting into reading horror comics, what would you suggest me reading first. I hope I'd be able to find it on amazon or in a book store.

I hope it's okay that I'm posting here. =)

There are tons. John Carpenter has his name on two volumes of horror graphic novels. I'll probably get them in October.

Check the online comic shops like MidtownComics and MyComicShop. You should be able to sort by horror comics.

[FryeDwight]

Going through my mountain of oldies and finding the vintage Spider-Man ones still hold up quite nicely.

[cheebacheeba]

Vintage of what years?
I collect things here and there.

[Elvis_Christ]

Been getting thru The Boys not sure why I haven't picked it up before now.

The Eibon Press adaption of Maniac was great. Looking forward to my copy of Bottomfeeder to arrive!

[FryeDwight]

Vintage of what years?
I collect things here and there.

Sorry to take so long in getting this answered. Most of the originals are early-mid 1970's. The vast majority of the "Classic: are MARVEL TALES which still do just fine.


Got back from CHILLER THEATRE this past weekend. More MONSTER BASH magazines from Ron Adam's CREEPY CLASSICS and several EERIE/CREEPY back issues which are ones I was looking for to fill the gaps in my collection.