Author Topic: Comic Books (Read 47389 times)

Grath · « **on:** March 30, 2009, 01:35:19 PM »

I mean, maybe I got too stoned or watched too many consecutive episodes of The Biggest Loser: Australia or something, but I went to sleep last night and woke up this morning with the uncontrollable urge to read comic books. I almost bought like four issues of the Hulk today, but I figured I'd probably rather eat lunch. What's good these days? I realize we sort of had this discussion in a completely unrelated thread, but I figured I'd extract that shit. I kinda wanna read the new Flash when it starts this week. Oh, and anyone ever subscribe to shit through Marvel or DC? Seems like a good deal.

Jeff Zero · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:39:34 PM »

It's nothing current, but if you're into Vertigo or more story-driven books, I'd recommend Preacher to anybody.

It's my favorite story I've ever read. In any medium, not just comics.

Marshall · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:46:01 PM »

Quote from: Jeff Miser on March 30, 2009, 01:39:34 PM

It's nothing current, but if you're into Vertigo or more story-driven books, I'd recommend Preacher to anybody.

It's my favorite story I've ever read. In any medium, not just comics.

a friend of mine used to tell me i kind of looked like preacher that my personality reminded him of me. not sure waht that means.

Elliott · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:46:10 PM »

Daredevil, Superman, Capt. America, and The Green Lantern have all been really good lately.

The Batman books are in the middle of a big shakeup

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but have been really good as well, you just might need to catch up Wikipedia style.

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:48:41 PM »

Quote from: Elliott on March 30, 2009, 01:46:10 PM

The Batman books are in the middle of a big shakeup
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Bruce Wayne is kind of dead and there is going to be a new Batman soon.

Jean-Paul Valley?

Grath · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:52:53 PM »

Yeah, I read a little about that Batman shit when I was investigating Red Robin #1 which comes out in a couple of weeks. I'm kinda into trying to find some shit that's just starting and jumping on it, thus the interest in the new Flash stuff.

JimJerseyBeat · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:54:59 PM »

Quote from: Elliott on March 30, 2009, 01:46:10 PM

Daredevil, Superman, Capt. America, and The Green Lantern have all been really good lately.

The Batman books are in the middle of a big shakeup
(click to show/hide)
Bruce Wayne is kind of dead and there is going to be a new Batman soon.
but have been really good as well, you just might need to catch up Wikipedia style.

is this like when Superman was kind of killed by Doomsday but then came back anyway?

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:56:06 PM »

Grath, how much are the subscriptions? If you decide to subscribe to anything Batman-related, I'll go halvies with you.

bradleyanxiety · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:57:28 PM »

the ghostbusters: other side comic books are real good.

boobiedewton · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:04:02 PM »

i read pirate club! I love it. Its not a new one but you might like it.
http://pirateclub.com/

gabe · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:04:49 PM »

Im really trying to stick to buying TPB collections of whole arcs now, takes up less space, works out to less $, easier to transport to the can, etc.
Garth, the "Red Hulk" series is relatively new and a lot of fun, if you just want to see Hulk smash some shit up real good.
Nothing like getting paid to read comics online!

Grath · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:07:09 PM »

Quote from: ChaddDerkins on March 30, 2009, 01:56:06 PM

Grath, how much are the subscriptions? If you decide to subscribe to anything Batman-related, I'll go halvies with you.

It's like 22-25 for a title, which seems decent seeing as these fucking things cost $3 an issue these days. Never been a big Batman guy, but I might go for this Red Robin nonsense (http://dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=11868).

Grath · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:08:34 PM »

Quote from: gabe on March 30, 2009, 02:04:49 PM

Im really trying to stick to buying TPB collections of whole arcs now, takes up less space, works out to less $, easier to transport to the can, etc.
Garth, the "Red Hulk" series is relatively new and a lot of fun, if you just want to see Hulk smash some shit up real good.
Nothing like getting paid to read comics online!

I dl'ed the first 6 new Hulks last night, and Midtown Comics has everything from 7 on, so if I dig that shit, I'll probably jump on that.

I'm also interested in the tpb route myself. This all started by me reading about Marvel's "Ultimate" line, which seemed interesting to me, conceptually, so I might grab a couple of those.

RichCo · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:11:33 PM »

Quote from: Grath on March 30, 2009, 01:52:53 PM

Yeah, I read a little about that Batman shit when I was investigating Red Robin #1 which comes out in a couple of weeks. I'm kinda into trying to find some shit that's just starting and jumping on it, thus the interest in the new Flash stuff.

Were you disappointed to discover this was not a hamburger based comic, Grath?

gabe · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:12:35 PM »

Quote from: Grath on March 30, 2009, 02:08:34 PM

I dl'ed the first 6 new Hulks last night, and Midtown Comics has everything from 7 on, so if I dig that shit, I'll probably jump on that.

I'm also interested in the tpb route myself. This all started by me reading about Marvel's "Ultimate" line, which seemed interesting to me, conceptually, so I might grab a couple of those.

Look on ebay for lots of trades, you can score a massive lot of Ultimate TPBs for pretty cheap.I always wanted to subscribe to comics from Marvel or DC but it takes weeks to get an issue and it's not that cheap. Better off just getting a reserve through your local comic shop.

Grath · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:13:26 PM »

Quote from: gabe on March 30, 2009, 02:12:35 PM

Look on ebay for lots of trades, you can score a massive lot of Ultimate TPBs for pretty cheap.I always wanted to subscribe to comics from Marvel or DC but it takes weeks to get an issue and it's not that cheap. Better off just getting a reserve through your local comic shop.

Really? Do they fuck you with the shipping or something?

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:13:59 PM »

That looks dumb as shit!

gabe · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:15:34 PM »

Quote from: Grath on March 30, 2009, 02:13:26 PM

Really? Do they fuck you with the shipping or something?

Well I'm in Canada so it takes even longer, but read the fine print in the ads; think it's at least a couple weeks per issue, even if you're in the U.S. Every reserve I've ever had has usually saved me like 50% off cover price, although now I've trimmed my list down so much and download a ton of shit. I love that these scanner nerds have all the new releases up the DAY the come out. Internetz FTW.

Grath · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:17:18 PM »

Quote from: ChaddDerkins on March 30, 2009, 02:13:59 PM

That looks dumb as shit!

Yeah, it does. It's one of the only regular looking things that's starting a new run in the next month or so. I don't really feel like catching up on 25-100+ issues of anything else, and I'm definitely retarded enough that that's what I'd try to do.

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:18:28 PM »

Quote from: Grath on March 30, 2009, 02:17:18 PM

Yeah, it does. It's one of the only regular looking things that's starting a new run in the next month or so. I don't really feel like catching up on 25-100+ issues of anything else, and I'm definitely retarded enough that that's what I'd try to do.

Yeah but it seems like it's an offshoot of a big event in the Batman comics, so there'd be catching up to do anyway! Still and all, I'm down.

EricJ · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:19:48 PM »

Quote from: Jeff Miser on March 30, 2009, 01:39:34 PM

It's nothing current, but if you're into Vertigo or more story-driven books, I'd recommend Preacher to anybody.

It's my favorite story I've ever read. In any medium, not just comics.

Holy shit. I just bought the first Preacher book. Haven't started it yet but flipping through it, it looked really good. I'm excited about this.

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:20:34 PM »

Preacher is ridiculously good.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:20:44 PM »

are there any printed clone wars comics or are they all digital?

Tom Stray · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:26:32 PM »

Some good recommendations for past DC stuff here:
http://www.dccomics.com/sites/watchmen/?action=after_watchmen

LivyStar · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:36:32 PM »

Quote from: Grath on March 30, 2009, 01:35:19 PM

I mean, maybe I got too stoned or watched too many consecutive episodes of The Biggest Loser: Australia or something, but I went to sleep last night and woke up this morning with the uncontrollable urge to read comic books. I almost bought like four issues of the Hulk today, but I figured I'd probably rather eat lunch. What's good these days? I realize we sort of had this discussion in a completely unrelated thread, but I figured I'd extract that shit. I kinda wanna read the new Flash when it starts this week. Oh, and anyone ever subscribe to shit through Marvel or DC? Seems like a good deal.

you said before you wanted to read watchmen, just go and do that already!