What you are Reading, Discussion, Reviews, and Recomendations

[satansmagichat]

Satan - would you recommend picking up the Daredevil books? Only Daredevil I've read so far is 'Daredevil: Yellow' by Jeph Loeb and I really liked it, but I wasn't sure what other trades to pick up? Do you think it'd be okay to pick up the newest Brubaker trade without reading any of the older ones? I've been hearing really good things about the current books he's writing.

You'd really be best starting at, or near, the beginning of the Bendis run (Arc is titles Underboss). But if you dont want to get that far in, then at least read Hardcore and King of Hell's Kitchen. You could start with Brubaker's, but these give you a lot of incite into the character, as well as all of the events that led up to Brubaker's run (and trust me, Hardcore will totally make you love the big red guy.)


Abacus, Nixon, Satan, any of you guys ever read The Filth by Grant Morisson. I just got it and can't wait to read it, I've heard good things. What do you guys think?

Actually, I'm a big Morrison fan, and happened to stumble upon most of these in my comic shop's bargain bin (each one cost 50 cents). I've only read the first issue, but the first thing I thought was "WTF?!?!?!". I didn't like it enough to get into it, but from what I read, it looks like a total mindtrip. Let me know if I should bother reading the other issues.

[fluxcapacitor]

I got The Filth from the library a while back and couldn't get into it either.

[fluxcapacitor]

I finally picked up Slaughter House Five and I loved it. Thanks for the recommendation. The whole book was awesome. I loved every part with Roland Weary, his story was hilarious.
I'm also a Vonnegut fan. My favorites of his are Cat's Cradle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat%27s_Cradle), Galapagos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal%C3%A1pagos_%28book%29) and Slapstick (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slapstick_%28book%29).

[dicknixon]

Abacus, Nixon, Satan, any of you guys ever read The Filth by Grant Morisson. I just got it and can't wait to read it, I've heard good things. What do you guys think?

I find Grant Morrison is hit or miss and sometimes I love his books (We3) and other times I hate them (Kid Eternity). I got the really that The Filth would be more the kind I wouldn't like, so I haven't read it. But let us know what you think.

[abacusand13south]

Everything ive read of Morrisons so far ive liked. Batman Gothic and Arkham Asylum were both really good Batman stories but AA was a bit too trippy for me but I still liked it. WE3 was awesome but for me New X Men is right at the top of th spectrum. I plan to read his JLA run sometime soon (ive got a lot of stuff I want and need to read so it maky take a while) but I havent read much Morrison at all but some of his stuff is just so weird that im not sure id even like it, Filth and The Invisibles come to mind immediately. But yeah go for it and tell us what you think.

Finally caught up on The New Avengers trades and read Vol 4 The Collective. Bendis is just so amazing at makeing tou care about characters you normally wouldnt like Spider Woman and Ms Marvel. Theres really not much I can say about without spoiling some of the story but Mcniven draws the first issue which sets up the rest of the story and pretty much every page is a beatiful splash page that is awesome, plus Alpha Flight damn.

[spacegeek]

Any book with sinusoidal in its title has got to be mentioned here.
It's a novel about an astronomer who has Tourette syndrome (motor and vocal tics/profanity) who claims to have detected a message in the signal of a pulsar, and his psychiatrist who analyzes him.

It's a short read with lots of science and also a book-within-the-book...

Click here to read 1st chapter online (http://spacegeek.org/kult1.htm)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/doctor-P/book_smallcover3.jpg

[satansmagichat]

Hey Spacegeek. Are you sure that's not your book that you're just promoting on these forums?

EDIT: In fact, I'm 100% sure it is. If you promote your own stuff, say so.

[paulsaves]

My friend is urging me to pick up The Crow. I don't know much about it, except that there was a movie adaptation. Should I pick it up?

[dicknixon]

My friend is urging me to pick up The Crow. I don't know much about it, except that there was a movie adaptation. Should I pick it up?

I've not read it, but I generally find that books based on movies are not so good. If it was the other way around, and the movie was based on the book, then I guess it depends on if you liked the movie.

[paulsaves]

I've not read it, but I generally find that books based on movies are not so good. If it was the other way around, and the movie was based on the book, then I guess it depends on if you liked the movie.

The book was based on the movie? Damn, I thought it was the other way around. I probably won't pick it up then.

[dicknixon]

The book was based on the movie? Damn, I thought it was the other way around. I probably won't pick it up then.

I don't know it it was based on the movie or if the movie was based on the book. You'd have to check that (wikipedia? I can't be bothered). My point was that I find that if any book is written as a tie-in to the movie it generally sucks, so if that is the case with this book, I'd not recommend it on principal. But I've not read it. Whereas if the movie is based on the book, as you thought, then whether you get it should depend on how much you liked the movie etc. But bottom line is don't base your decisions on what to buy on my opinions or statements, because I don't know what I'm talking about. Uh, yeah.

[dicknixon]

I read the latest Invincible trade today. Have I mentioned before how much I love this series? I never through I'd be that into a superhero book, but Kirkman is an amazing writer and this series managed to go from funny and cool to really serious, emotional, funny and cool. I think I actually like it more than The Walking Dead at times.

[abacusand13south]

The book was based on the movie? Damn, I thought it was the other way around. I probably won't pick it up then.

The movie is based on the comic. I really liked the book, it was a little too gothy for me but the quality of the story completely makes up for that.

[bigyanks]

Finish reading Wanted. I Loved it it felt refreshing to read a different type of comic. will pick up max punisher next.

[pendula]

Currently reading: Everyone's guide to cancer. (It's an easier way to study up on my job) and High Priestess by Patricia Crowther, Also reading the revised new rules for Magic The Gatherring as I have reacquired the itch to play.

[paulsaves]

The movie is based on the comic. I really liked the book, it was a little too gothy for me but the quality of the story completely makes up for that.

****, now I'm confused.

[briangilmore]

****, now I'm confused.

comic book>movie>movie's success>shitty sequels>sequels fail>new built in audience for comic book>more comics....

right?

[abacusand13south]

comic book>movie>movie's success>shitty sequels>sequels fail>new built in audience for comic book>more comics....

right?

Gilmore has it right, the comic came first so there really isnt much to be confused about. But ill make up your mind for you, READ IT especially if you liked the movie.

[abacusand13south]

Read the third trade of Kirkmans run on Marvel Team-Up called the League of Losers. The story is on par with with the first two arcs of the series even though this one uses z level characters like Arana, Gravity, Speedball and Darkhawk. Before the league of losers arc kicks in though there is a standalone issue where Invincible is transported into the Marvel universe and partners up with Spider-man that is so damn funny and awesome. Kirkman writing Invincible is awesome, Kirkman writing Spidey is awesome and combine the two and how could awesomeness not ensue? The quips and jokes are so damn good that im not even going to repeat them youll just have to read it.

[iggystar]

I need something really good to read. I destroyed some brain cells on that last read.

[bird603568]

i have a sweet book mark for my textbooks
its a old celeron processor

[abacusand13south]

Finally started reading JMS run on Amazing Spiderman, I have only read the first trade Coming Home but it was really good. Really looking forward to the rest of the series.

[bigyanks]

Just finished reading Garth ennis run of the Punisher:the begining tradeback under the marvel max line. It was great i like the way punisher was drawn to show some wear and tear and pinpoint a certain age on him cant wait to pick up the other tradebacks.

[abacusand13south]

Recently read the first trade of Max Punisher and really liked it. It took itself a little bit more seriously than the Marvel Knights stuff does and it really worked. Micro Chip coming back into the picture was also really awesome. I think the Max series may end up being better than the Knights stuff so what do the people that have read both think?

[paulsaves]

Recently read the first trade of Max Punisher and really liked it. It took itself a little bit more seriously than the Marvel Knights stuff does and it really worked. Micro Chip coming back into the picture was also really awesome. I think the Max series may end up being better than the Knights stuff so what do the people that have read both think?

I definately think that the Max line is better. And you already gave my reason, cos it took itself more seriously.

I have to say In The Beginning on the Marvel Knights line is good, but after that it just falls off, like the russian comes back as a tranny robot. What the f*ck?

[bigyanks]

Recently read the first trade of Max Punisher and really liked it. It took itself a little bit more seriously than the Marvel Knights stuff does and it really worked. Micro Chip coming back into the picture was also really awesome. I think the Max series may end up being better than the Knights stuff so what do the people that have read both think?

Abacus i really enyoyed the more serious tone with the max punisher then marvel knights plus im a sucker for cursing, and it shows that there is something more darker in frank. i didnt know who micro-chip was but you can tell frank was pissed at what he did. But definitly thumbs up for Max Punisher!

[scherem]

What i've been reading-- currently I'm working through powers trades.
Going to re-read Supreme Power vol 1 (so I can read the new vol 2 HC), and I'm also working through a stack of old valiant books someone gave me-- for a man in a mini-skirt magnus can sure kick some self-aware automotan ass.

mcs

[calvinslug]

I was actually disappointed with it. I heard good stuff but I though it was nothing special. But that may just be me, as everyone seems to love it. Let me know what you think.

Ok I finished it, and you're right, nothing special. Interesting use of Black and White, but the story is only half there. Too many unanswered questions. Seems like a very personal story to the author where he failed to fill the rest of us in on everything. Or maybe I'm just not smart enough to get it. Like all the worm things? I don't know. I think I need stories to be a little bit clearer.

[satansmagichat]

Recently read the first trade of Max Punisher and really liked it. It took itself a little bit more seriously than the Marvel Knights stuff does and it really worked. Micro Chip coming back into the picture was also really awesome. I think the Max series may end up being better than the Knights stuff so what do the people that have read both think?

I actually preferred the Marvel Knights run. I mean, I still like the MAX line, but the way it was written then was so much more "Preacher"-y than it is now. It could be vilgar and not unnecessarily so, like with The Boys. And Detective Soap's story was just awesome.

Still though, it's a close match. I guess I just like them both for different reasons.

[briangilmore]

Finally started reading JMS run on Amazing Spiderman, I have only read the first trade Coming Home but it was really good. Really looking forward to the rest of the series.


oh my god. i'm so excited for you. that is all the best spiderman ever written. tell me what you think of the whole ezekiel thing once you're done.

[abacusand13south]

Need a little help from the few people who actually read this thread, im looking for a book or two about Norse Mythology. Now I know there are probably a shitload out there but im looking for the best of them that would cover the subject well. Also id like one on Greek mythology but thats not as high a priority and while im thinking about it im also looking for some good stuff about Vikings as well.

[abacusand13south]

Recently fnished Scott McClouds first book examining the comics medium called Understanding Comics. Its really good and well the title pretty much explains the book.

Also read Spiderwoman Origin by written by Bendis and Brian Reed with art by the Luna Brothers. It ties in alot to New Avengers and goes alot more in depth about Jessica Drews past and history. I really liked it but it ended right where Drew would have gone to Madripor and met Wolverine in the early issues of his solo series and I would have liked to have seen a little bit about that but still a really good read.

[calvinslug]

Need a little help from the few people who actually read this thread, im looking for a book or two about Norse Mythology. Now I know there are probably a shitload out there but im looking for the best of them that would cover the subject well. Also id like one on Greek mythology but thats not as high a priority and while im thinking about it im also looking for some good stuff about Vikings as well.

Keep reminding me and I'll look up the books I had when I was researching my tattoo. I had one on norse art and one thaat had all of the old stories.

[calvinslug]

I just started reading Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. It's starting out pretty good. It has a few pictures too.

[jollygreengiant]

All dromies gotsta to read a great "COMIC FOR PEOPLE WHO DONT LIKE COMICS." It's called FablesIf u have heard of it congrads. If you haven't what the #$%@ is wrong with ! :eek: It's basically a comic with characters from all our nursery rhymes, folk tales, and disney movies. I've only read 2 vols of the collection of books, but so far its really goood. Check that snuff out.

Also some other info: Vertigo a branch? of DC makes these comics. http://www.comicdomain.co.uk/acatalog/fables_29.jpg

[satansmagichat]

All dromies gotsta to read a great "COMIC FOR PEOPLE WHO DONT LIKE COMICS." It's called FablesIf u have heard of it congrads. If you haven't what the #$%@ is wrong with ! :eek: It's basically a comic with characters from all our nursery rhymes, folk tales, and disney movies. I've only read 2 vols of the collection of books, but so far its really goood. Check that snuff out.

Also some other info: Vertigo a branch? of DC makes these comics. http://www.comicdomain.co.uk/acatalog/fables_29.jpg

Yeah, I think it was mentioned on the show briefly. But if you haven't heard of this, I highly second this recommendation.

[dicknixon]

I just started reading Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. It's starting out pretty good. It has a few pictures too.

I though 'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell' started out very good, but it's so long that it got more tiresome towards the end. Overall though, I enjoyed it at the time. I just picked up Susannah Clarke's new book, 'The Ladies of Grace Adieu', which is a short story collection. Some of the stories, I believe, are set in the same 'universe' as that book. I haven't read it yet though...

[dicknixon]

I just read 'DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore', recommended earlier in this thread. I really enjoyed the two more famous stories in it - 'The Killing Joke' and 'Whatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow'. Those two stories were really great, especially the Batman one, but I'll admit I skipped a few of the other stories. I'll probably read them later, but right now I have a stack of comics to read that I'm more interested in. But it was great to read some more Alan Moore, and I'm thinking of picking up 'Tomorrow Stories' or 'Promethea' next.

I also just finished the latest Punisher trade, 'Barracuda'. Have I mentioned how much I love the Punisher, and Garth Ennis, and Garth Ennis writing the Punisher. Yeah.

[scherem]

I just read 'DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore', recommended earlier in this thread. I really enjoyed the two more famous stories in it - 'The Killing Joke' and 'Whatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow'. Those two stories were really great, especially the Batman one, but I'll admit I skipped a few of the other stories. I'll probably read them later, but right now I have a stack of comics to read that I'm more interested in. But it was great to read some more Alan Moore, and I'm thinking of picking up 'Tomorrow Stories' or 'Promethea' next.

If you're just starting to read ABC books, I highly reccommend Top Ten and Tom Strong-- especailly if you liked his Supreme stuff.

[dicknixon]

If you're just starting to read ABC books, I highly reccommend Top Ten and Tom Strong-- especailly if you liked his Supreme stuff.

I read all of Moore's Top Ten books a while back - I really liked them. 'The Forty Niners' is one of my favourite books and definitely competing with 'Watchmen' as my favourite Alan Moore book.

[abacusand13south]

I just read 'DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore', recommended earlier in this thread. I really enjoyed the two more famous stories in it - 'The Killing Joke' and 'Whatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow'. Those two stories were really great, especially the Batman one, but I'll admit I skipped a few of the other stories. I'll probably read them later, but right now I have a stack of comics to read that I'm more interested in. But it was great to read some more Alan Moore, and I'm thinking of picking up 'Tomorrow Stories' or 'Promethea' next.

I also just finished the latest Punisher trade, 'Barracuda'. Have I mentioned how much I love the Punisher, and Garth Ennis, and Garth Ennis writing the Punisher. Yeah.

Definately read the rest of those stories, they are awesome, even the The Omega Men ones.

Im also going to start promethea sometime but ive got alot of other stuff to get to.

[abacusand13south]

Finally got around to reading the first DMZ trade. Ive so much good stuff about it that I was expecting alot from it and it definately lives up the hype. I really liked but my only gripe was the placement of the final two issues (4 and 5.) Now maybe they werent thinking about people reading it in trade and just mainly concentrating on the monthlies but the the book hit a really high note with issue 4 where he ends up in the zoo (dont want to spoil it so im not saying much about it) and then issue 5 with the chase. I thought these two issues should have been flipped because 4 makes alot more sense as an ending for the initial trade and is a lot more of a hook than 5 was.

[amphiaraus]

Need a little help from the few people who actually read this thread, im looking for a book or two about Norse Mythology. Now I know there are probably a shitload out there but im looking for the best of them that would cover the subject well. Also id like one on Greek mythology but thats not as high a priority and while im thinking about it im also looking for some good stuff about Vikings as well.

Mythology by Edith Hamilton covers both the Greek & Norse Mythology. I recommend reading before getting into more detailed books.

[abacusand13south]

Mythology by Edith Hamilton covers both the Greek & Norse Mythology. I recommend reading before getting into more detailed books.

Thanks man, will definately check it out.

[abacusand13south]

Finally read Kingdom Come for the first time and really liked it but it wasnt without it faults. It wasnt quite as good as I expected it to be but still really good. I felt the new generation of heroes like Magog and his team were very underdeveloped. The book was obviously Alex Ross's way to show how much he dislikes the Image crew and what kind of comics they were contributing but still I felt the new heroes could have atleast been given names so that we could know something about them. Still liked it though.

[satansmagichat]

Hey, this question's for Abacus, but anyone can answer.

I listened to that interview with Moore that was posted somewhere earlier (maybe in this thread) and he talked a lot about The Lost Girls. This actually sounded really interesting to me, and was wondering if anyone's read it and can recommend it. Thanks.

[abacusand13south]

Hey, this question's for Abacus, but anyone can answer.

I listened to that interview with Moore that was posted somewhere earlier (maybe in this thread) and he talked a lot about The Lost Girls. This actually sounded really interesting to me, and was wondering if anyone's read it and can recommend it. Thanks.

I havent read it yet but id love to. My library doesnt have it and I dont really want to spend 75 bucks on something im not even sure if ill like. But its getting great reviews from peoples whos opinions I trust so maybe ill have to splurg and buy it.

[briangilmore]

Hey guys, I've been picking up weekly comics like a jerk for the past few months, which is why I haven't been here, but I definetely recommend Abacus and Satan and Nixon read Dr. Strange: The Oath by Brian K. Vaughan. Mostly dialogue, but great dialogue that gives you a new respect for Dr. Strange in a way that isn't j ust crammed down your throat "he's all powerful, know that, that's all you need DEAL WITH IT" like it usually is. It humanizes him and is a great read from Brian. It's currently on issue 4, which comes out in a few weeks (of 5). So when it comesout in trades, I say give it a read. love, brian.

[abacusand13south]

Read Stephen Kings Creepshow recently. Its an exact adaptation of the movie written by King and drawn by the awesome Berni Wrightson. If youve seen the movie then you have seen this. I would have liked if maybe it had some stuff that didnt make it in the movie but I still liked it.

[xylon2]

I can't wait like everybody else to see how/if Marvel is going to combine Annihilation with Civil War. I just read the Annihilation "Super Skrull" event series and, uh I'll just say that was like a hot dose of sweet jesus to the hypothalamus.

In terms of books... I mean real books, (with lots and lots of words) I'm reading Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield in anticipation of 300. Other than that I want to read Star Maker, Neuromancer, and i Robot over this Christmas break.

Btw, wassup. I'm new.

[dicknixon]

Hey guys, I've been picking up weekly comics like a jerk for the past few months, which is why I haven't been here, but I definetely recommend Abacus and Satan and Nixon read Dr. Strange: The Oath by Brian K. Vaughan. Mostly dialogue, but great dialogue that gives you a new respect for Dr. Strange in a way that isn't j ust crammed down your throat "he's all powerful, know that, that's all you need DEAL WITH IT" like it usually is. It humanizes him and is a great read from Brian. It's currently on issue 4, which comes out in a few weeks (of 5). So when it comesout in trades, I say give it a read. love, brian.

I too have been buying monthly comics recently. I used to read only monthlies a few years ago, but then I switched to only trades - now I'm kind of balancing between the two. I picked up the first three 'Dr Strange: The Oath' books on your recommendation, in another thread, but I haven't read them yet (I just got an Xbox 360 so I've not been reading a lot this past week!). But I'm working my way down this huge pile of comics so I'll get to it soon.

[dicknixon]

The Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman - This is a book about a boy (who would look suspiciously like Harry Potter, complete with owl, if this book didn't predate JK Rowling by about 8 years) who is contacted by four strange men (all more mystical 'DC Universe' characters, including John Constantine, for Hellblazer fans) who each take him on a tour around the more 'magical' parts of the 'DC Universe', both past and future, to convince him to become a magician. This miniseries was the starting point of the Vertigo series, but this is the only one written by Gaiman, which is why I picked it up. One of the things I liked is that each of the four parts is illustrated by a different artist, which is a good way of representing the different tours the main character, Tim, takes with each of the men. It's not a great, involved, plot, but it is full of typical Gaiman themes - mythology and magic - and even features Sandman characters such as Dream, so for a fan of Gaiman, or for someone into more mythological stories, I'd say it's worth checking out.

Loveless Vol 1 - A Kin of Homecoming by Brian Azzarello - This is Vertigo's newish Western series (not really a Western, technically, since it's set in the South after the Civil War, but has some Western themes). I was pretty excited to pick it up as I'm a fan of both Westerns and Vertigo comics, and also of Brian Azzarello, so I had high hopes that this would be another great series. Unfortunately, I just didn't like it. The main problems I had with the book were the colouring and the dialogue. All the characters speak in a Southern accent, so the speach is filled with apostrophes and such, which I suppose is appropriate, but it gets really tiresome after the first few pages. The colouring is just so dark and dull that the book just seems lifeless and the art is spoiled. There were a few things I liked. There was a scene where two opposing characters sit at a table and talk, and the pages are split into side by side panels as the characters face each other, which I thought was really effective. Also there was a gun battle which was coloured typically dark and gloomy, but with a flash backs drawn in the same panels, coloured more brightly, so they were both occurring at the same time, that I though was really cool (that is really hard to explain!). But then they reused to same thing a few more times and it became less interesting and original. So overall, I'd not recommend this book.

[satansmagichat]

Hey guys, I've been picking up weekly comics like a jerk for the past few months, which is why I haven't been here, but I definetely recommend Abacus and Satan and Nixon read Dr. Strange: The Oath by Brian K. Vaughan. Mostly dialogue, but great dialogue that gives you a new respect for Dr. Strange in a way that isn't j ust crammed down your throat "he's all powerful, know that, that's all you need DEAL WITH IT" like it usually is. It humanizes him and is a great read from Brian. It's currently on issue 4, which comes out in a few weeks (of 5). So when it comesout in trades, I say give it a read. love, brian.

Way ahead of you, man. I've been enjoying Dr Strange a lot, just because it's refreshing to read Marvel heroes that aren't in the civil war.

Also, thanks Abacus for responding to my Lost Girls comment, and...

Have any of you read the new 7 Soldiers of Victory? When I got to the end of this issue, I wasn't paying attention and thought it was the worst comic I'd read in a while. Then I went back, and loved it. It's a total mind****.

[dicknixon]

Have any of you read the new 7 Soldiers of Victory? When I got to the end of this issue, I wasn't paying attention and thought it was the worst comic I'd read in a while. Then I went back, and loved it. It's a total mind****.

I've been meaning to pick up the first trade, but I'm still not entirely sure what the series is about!

[scherem]

Finally got around to reading the first DMZ trade. Ive so much good stuff about it that I was expecting alot from it and it definately lives up the hype. I really liked but my only gripe was the placement of the final two issues (4 and 5.) Now maybe they werent thinking about people reading it in trade and just mainly concentrating on the monthlies but the the book hit a really high note with issue 4 where he ends up in the zoo (dont want to spoil it so im not saying much about it) and then issue 5 with the chase. I thought these two issues should have been flipped because 4 makes alot more sense as an ending for the initial trade and is a lot more of a hook than 5 was.

I haven't read this in a trade yet, but I've been finidng it somewhat frustrating to read monthly-- point in case, the issue you called weak (the central park zoo one) to me was one of the strongest... I actually hope that Wood has a sereis of one issue stories soon to help me get better aquainted(SP?) with the world of DMZ.

In general, I've been noticing that the art of 1 issue stories is becoming lost to the 5/6 part arc which is more trade friendly. Don't get me wrong-- I'm not accusing the creative/editorial staff of working with the trade in mind, but single issue stories can be a lot stronger then whole arcs. Look at Transmet vol 2 'Lust for Life'. Those single issue stories were amazing and firmly established Spider, his world, and his views of it.

[scherem]

Finally read Kingdom Come for the first time and really liked it but it wasnt without it faults. It wasnt quite as good as I expected it to be but still really good. I felt the new generation of heroes like Magog and his team were very underdeveloped. The book was obviously Alex Ross's way to show how much he dislikes the Image crew and what kind of comics they were contributing but still I felt the new heroes could have atleast been given names so that we could know something about them. Still liked it though.

Check out the Absolute edition and the bonus features to find more about the new characters. As for being a rebutital to the image comics crew-- I'm not to sure thats the case. I think it was more of a statement of the way comics in general (including DC) were going at the time of publication and since 1986.

It's also interesting to look at KC as an anti-thesis to Ross' other breakthrough book, Marvels.

[scherem]

I've been meaning to pick up the first trade, but I'm still not entirely sure what the series is about!

Word of caution with the trades for the 7 Soldiers-- they do not contain complete stories. Trade 1 I believe has: Seven Soldiers #0, Shining Knight 1-2 (of four), Klarion 1-2 (of four), The Guardian 1-2 (of four) and maybe 1 issue of zantana?

The 2nd trade then has the other issues of the first mini, and so on. This mixing looks like an interesting idea to me, but I'm only waiting till volume 4 comes out, then maybe I'll buy/borrow them all and read them in one sitting.

[dicknixon]

Word of caution with the trades for the 7 Soldiers-- they do not contain complete stories. Trade 1 I believe has: Seven Soldiers #0, Shining Knight 1-2 (of four), Klarion 1-2 (of four), The Guardian 1-2 (of four) and maybe 1 issue of zantana?

The 2nd trade then has the other issues of the first mini, and so on. This mixing looks like an interesting idea to me, but I'm only waiting till volume 4 comes out, then maybe I'll buy/borrow them all and read them in one sitting.

Yeah, that's what I heard, which seemed confusing to me.

[scherem]

Yeah, that's what I heard, which seemed confusing to me.

It may be interesting to see how it plays out--- maybe it'll come out with a UNITY vibe, which would be awesome.

[bigyanks]

I finished reading punisher Kitchen Irish, i liked the story line only thing i got hard time reading in an irish accent.lol but beside that i enjoyed reading it, off to max punisher vol.3 i believe is mother russia.

[iggystar]

Currently reading, "Mine Are Spectacular" by Janice Kaplan and Lynn Schnurnberger. Reminds me of Sex and the City. So far it's pretty good.

[dicknixon]

I just read the first two 'Ultimates' trades. What with these, 'Civil War' and 'Astonishing X-Men', I seem to be getting more into Marvel Universe stuff. I'll pick up the Ultimates 2 trade soon.

[sugarsickness]

I read a lot of comic books when I was younger but when my local bookstore went out of business and I had no place to buy comics i stopped.

The comic section was always something i loved very much to listen to and I recently, after many many many years, brought myself to get some comics from my local library.

So I've got me some CONCRETE (I am 2/3s through Strange Armor and I also have one other book) and I absolutely love it. I also have the first two volumes of The Invisibles (Recommended to me from a comic-crazed good pal of mine).

[satansmagichat]

I read a lot of comic books when I was younger but when my local bookstore went out of business and I had no place to buy comics i stopped.

The comic section was always something i loved very much to listen to and I recently, after many many many years, brought myself to get some comics from my local library.

So I've got me some CONCRETE (I am 2/3s through Strange Armor and I also have one other book) and I absolutely love it. I also have the first two volumes of The Invisibles (Recommended to me from a comic-crazed good pal of mine).

Sweet. I hope you peruse this thread, and the comics for people who dont like comics thread to get some ideas about whether what your library has is worth getting.

[bigyanks]

so im might be 2 years late but i just read welcome back frank this year and just re-watched the punisher movie. His niegbors are based on the nieghbors from that trade.

[mormonrage]

The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil, by George Saunders.

I love Saunders. He's the author that would be the rectally delivered offspring of Vonnegut and Orwell.

[dicknixon]

First Book of the New Year? I just read 'Eon' by Greg Bear, a SF novel about scientists exploring an asteroid, that involves both politics (although somewhat outdated in the details, at least, as it has a Cold War feel to it) and physics. It started off as a great exploration type book, kind of like 'Ringworld' or 'Rendevouz With Rama', but then it went more into the politics and the physics than I would have preferred. It was an interesting book though.

I've been reading a lot of comics and short stories recently, especially when I was busy with exams, so it's nice to read a 'proper book' again!

[spazkake]

I'm reading one of the funniest books I've ever read right now, John Hodgman's "The Areas of my Expertise." Check it out on amazon. There's a section called "700 hobo names" consisting of list including: Stewbuilder Dennis, Jack Skunk, Guesttimate Jones and many (697) more. It's basically an almanac of misinformation.

I also just read Pride of Bagdahd, which was great.

[dicknixon]

I'm reading one of the funniest books I've ever read right now, John Hodgman's "The Areas of my Expertise." Check it out on amazon. There's a section called "700 hobo names" consisting of list including: Stewbuilder Dennis, Jack Skunk, Guesttimate Jones and many (697) more. It's basically an almanac of misinformation.

That's another book I've been meaning to buy (there are so many!). If you like John Hodgman, you should check out the musician Jonathan Coulton, who collaborated with Hodgman in the past. He has some great, very geeky songs up at his website.

[spazkake]

That's another book I've been meaning to buy (there are so many!). If you like John Hodgman, you should check out the musician Jonathan Coulton, who collaborated with Hodgman in the past. He has some great, very geeky songs up at his website.

Cool, an yeah don't wait any longer it's a real gem.

[herod]

After cashing in some gift certificates... I bought Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, and World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, both by Max Brooks. I liked Slaughter House Five a lot and I have heard this one is just as good, if not better. And I have not read anything by Max Brooks but I am obsessed with zombies so those can't go wrong.

[dicknixon]

After cashing in some gift certificates... I bought Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, and World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, both by Max Brooks. I liked Slaughter House Five a lot and I have heard this one is just as good, if not better. And I have not read anything by Max Brooks but I am obsessed with zombies so those can't go wrong.

Gift certificates are the best. Superceded only by real cash! If you have any more, you should read 'The Sirens of Titan' by Kurt Vonnegut as well - it's a great science fiction novel. And for zombie books, check out the comic series 'The Walking Dead', or the novel 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson.

[herod]

Gift certificates are the best. Superceded only by real cash! If you have any more, you should read 'The Sirens of Titan' by Kurt Vonnegut as well - it's a great science fiction novel. And for zombie books, check out the comic series 'The Walking Dead', or the novel 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson.

Definitely... And I do have some money left, but I already have 'I Am Legend' and I loved it... I'm not really looking forward to the movie, I will watch it though, but without Cortman I just don't know. I just found out what Sirens Of Titans is about and now I am a little disappointed I didn't pick that up... I'll have to wait another week or two for that.

I wish I could pick up some comics but I have no idea if there are even any shops within 300 miles... Maybe I will just have to order 'The Walking Dead' and 'Concrete' off of barnes & noble.

[kwok_talk]

i had some credit at borders and decided to pick up Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall after hearing Fables touted so much on iFanboy and Geekscape. Look forward to some good reading tonight!

[mormonrage]

After cashing in some gift certificates... I bought Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, and World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, both by Max Brooks. I liked Slaughter House Five a lot and I have heard this one is just as good, if not better. And I have not read anything by Max Brooks but I am obsessed with zombies so those can't go wrong.
Cat's Cradle is great, but I think I liked Slaughterhouse more. So it goes.

[araym]

The hobbit is a good book

[calvinslug]

Cat's Cradle is great, but I think I liked Slaughterhouse more. So it goes.

I think I liked Cat's Cradle bettter because I didn't feel like I had to read every other Vonnegut book ever written to get all the tie-ins.

[paulsharkey]

After cashing in some gift certificates... I bought Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, and World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, both by Max Brooks. I liked Slaughter House Five a lot and I have heard this one is just as good, if not better. And I have not read anything by Max Brooks but I am obsessed with zombies so those can't go wrong.


I didn't really think much of cats Cradle (but what do I know?) but time quake blew me away. I am reading the complete bone at the moment and loving it, plus it kind of sounds dirty.

[scherem]

Yeah, that's what I heard, which seemed confusing to me.

I've now read volumes 1 to 3 of Seven Soldiers, and it reads suprisingly well in the format they presented. A lot of the threads that are woven in each story become more appearent when its read how it was originally published.

Bring on volume 4!

[superk114]

Well I just finished reading Infinite Crisis ( which was amazing although I suffered from a severe case of superhero overload ) and I want to start getting into some of the One Year Later storylines while waiting for 52 to finish up so I can get the trades. I'm kinda confused as to what I should actually be buying (ie for the Superman OYL wikipedia says Actions Comics #837-840 and Superman #650-653). Where do I go from here?

[briangilmore]

Hey guys, there is a place where traffic will only grow and it will not dwindle like it has here, because there is a show with constantly updated content:

http://www.geekscape.net/forums/

Geekscape forums are up and everyone on here will be there. I've missed y'all a lot. Enjoy.

Brian.

[helen-bot]

And for zombie books, check out the comic series 'The Walking Dead'.

Ah, pipped to the post! The Walking Dead is my favorite series at the moment - very exciting, surprisingly gory and disturbing.

I am also reading the 'Oldboy' manga and 'The First Men in the Moon' by HG Wells.

Oh, and hi :) .