Comic Books/Graphic Novels (1 Viewer)

[NewlyRetired]

Just started reading the Bone chapter books with the kids. Only 1 chapter in so far but seems like a fun read.

Bone: Legacy is a sequel trilogy of novels following the adventures of new Bones in their quest in the Valley. The first installment, Part I: Quest for the Spark, was released on February 1, 2011. The second installment Part II: Quest for the Spark, was released on February 1, 2012.[33] The third and final installment to the trilogy Part III: Quest for the Spark was released on February 1, 2013.

for a kids book, the original Bone is quite fun. If you end up liking like the first book, you should like the whole series. I have not read the sequel so I can't comment on it.

 

[skol asylum]

Finished the first volume of The Unwritten. Pretty cool IMO.

Vol 2 and 3 done. Pretty cool storyline. Basically a cabal throughout history has used the written word through fiction etc to advsnce an agenda. And a blurring of reality and story characters and magic coming to life.

Anyone read The Manhattan Projects? Looks kind of cool.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Anyone read The Manhattan Projects? Looks kind of cool.

It was recommended earlier in the thread. I have it still on my to read list.

 

[Jefferson the Caregiver]

Its been over 20 years since i've bought a comic book.

This week I picked up a few of the Afterlife with Archie's (same book different covers). The artwork looks great if nothing else but they are getting good reviews as real horror comics too.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Looks like Bill Willingham announced that he intends to end Fables at issue 150. I am looking forward to starting this soon.

 

[Apes with Guns]

Sandman 1 is on sale at amazon today. Or was.

 

[Apes with Guns]

amazon has 10 volume 1 graphic novels relating to batman on sale today. great chance to get in one some wonderful series.

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_386712062_12?ie=UTF8&node=7817843011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=129C6WVST5C6M6V3JW71&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=1648081982&pf_rd_i=1000677541

 

[NewlyRetired]

Just finished a big 114 issue run on The Walking Dead. I glad previously read the first 48 issues and then put it aside awaiting a build up of issues. I started back at issue 1 and read all 114 straight along with specials and the full first novel in the Governor Trilogy

Whew! Great run of stories. Looking forward to picking this up again after a bunch more issues are released.

I am going to go back now and pick up some Buffy side stories and then read all of Buffy Season 8.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Finished up a short run of Firefly/Serenity books which were very good.

Also did a long run of Angel: After the Fall that was solid.

Both series assume you are hard core watchers of both shows to get the in jokes.

I am about to start up Fables.

 

[Dentist]

Well since they cancelled Scarlet Spider and Venom I decided I needed to pick something else to read... so I read the latest 35 issue volume of Daredevil (i'm big on singular super-heroes - not teams - and like Secret identity guys) and it was very very good. Not sure why I'd never checked anything out about this character before.

I went back and read some of the Frank Miller Daredevil retcon origin stuff and it was also very good. I can say I'm a daredevil fan now... I"m going to go back and work through volume 2 now - it's got some real celeb writers on that volume between Kevin Smith doing the first several issues, Bob Gale of Back to the Future fame doing a story arc, and Brian Michael Bendis who I've always enjoyed his writing.

So basically I read: everything spider-man, everything deadpool, daredevil, Saga, and the Star Wars from Dark Horse featuring what happened after Episode IV (very good but unfortunately has to be cut short at issue 20 since Marvel bought the rights to Star WArs)

 

[Apes with Guns]

if you are looking for something different, give Saga a try. I found it pretty entertaining.

http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan-ebook/dp/B00CWGLOY6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392146064&sr=1-1&keywords=saga+graphic+novel

 

[NewlyRetired]

if you are looking for something different, give Saga a try. I found it pretty entertaining.

http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan-ebook/dp/B00CWGLOY6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392146064&sr=1-1&keywords=saga+graphic+novel

yeah that has been recommended numerous times in this thread. I can't wait to read it but am waiting for it to get deeper into its run.

 

[Dentist]

if you are looking for something different, give Saga a try. I found it pretty entertaining.

http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan-ebook/dp/B00CWGLOY6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392146064&sr=1-1&keywords=saga+graphic+novel

i'm reading this in real time.. and honestly i have to say I'm probably going to just stop and wait for this to get finished and then read it.

They are releasing the issues really slowly and it could be a few years before the story is finished.

Now with something ongoing like spider-man I have no issue with that because all the characters are extremely well known and fairly easy to keep track of.

But Saga is a new universe with a lot going on and a lot of different characters and by the time they release issues I keep forgetting what happened a few months ago... This is a series I think would be far better off to power read in awhile.

 

[Dentist]

if you are looking for something different, give Saga a try. I found it pretty entertaining.

http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan-ebook/dp/B00CWGLOY6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392146064&sr=1-1&keywords=saga+graphic+novel

yeah that has been recommended numerous times in this thread. I can't wait to read it but am waiting for it to get deeper into its run.

yes, read above, keep waiting.. they keep taking a few months off here and there... like their real money is more in the trade paperbacks than the individual issues.

 

[skol asylum]

Does anybody pay for the Marvel Unlimited online comic thing? Only $69 a year for something like 13,000 comics available to read with new releases also put out there a few months after they are released. I've had the thought to go back and collect the paperback versions of the Marvel Masterworks series but wondering if it would be better to just do the online things and read them with a tablet. That's a nice variety and for the price may be worth it then shelling out for instead of the graphic novels.

 

[skol asylum]

Just ordered a bunch of stuff from Amazon:

The Unwritten Vol 8 (this series is awesome)

Saga Vol 1 & 2

Preacher Vol 1 & 2

Transmetropolitan Vol 1 & 2

Fables Vol 1 & 2

 

[NewlyRetired]

Just ordered a bunch of stuff from Amazon:

The Unwritten Vol 8 (this series is awesome)

Saga Vol 1 & 2

Preacher Vol 1 & 2

Transmetropolitan Vol 1 & 2

Fables Vol 1 & 2

I am just getting started on Fables (finished 8 issues so far), it is very good.

Transmetropolitan and Preacher were both top notch.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Made it through about 30 issues of Fables and it has been top notch so far. I am definitely going to continue the long series.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Looks like the oft rumor Preacher TV series found a foothold on AMC!

Good News! Comic-based Preacher series finally found a TV home

Krystal Clark

It took them long enough, but Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's Preacher adaptation is moving forward. The TV series, which is based on the DC/Vertigo comic, has finally found a network brave enough to air it. Preacher has been in development for years but has just now gotten an official green light. AMC and Sony Pictures Television will produce the show, which will air on the AMC Network.

Back in 2008, HBO showed interest but eventually passed due to its harsh content. Screenwriter Mark Steven Johnson revealed that the network believed it was “too dark and too violent and too controversial.” That's something coming from the home of True Blood, Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones.

In a joint statement, Rogen and Goldberg said, “We’ve tried for seven years to work on Preacher and we’re so psyched AMC is finally letting us. It is our favorite comic of all time, and we’re going to do everything we can to do it right. Humperdoo!” Sam Catlin, who previously produced Breaking Bad, will serve as showrunner for the series.

Preacher centers on Jesse Custer, a small-town, no-nonsense minister who goes on a journey to find God -- literally. The Holy One has abandoned his heavenly duties, and Custer attempts to track him down. Meanwhile, he's joined on the road by an old girlfriend and a vampire. Custer also has a very special gift. He accidentally merged with a supernatural force called Genesis, which gives him power that rivals God himself. In other words, this is some heavy stuff.

With The Walking Dead wrapping its fourth season, we're not surprised that AMC is looking for its next big thing. It's earned great success with what others may have considered a simple zombie show.

 

[skol asylum]

Made it through about 30 issues of Fables and it has been top notch so far. I am definitely going to continue the long series.

Good to know. I read the first two volumes and ordered the 3rd even though I was uncertain ud it was worth continuing.

The Unwritten is still my favorite series by far but I haven't read much else yet.

Read the first two volumes of Saga. It was OK but kind of slow. I ordered the 3rd volume.

Have lots of Sandman ahead of me as only read the first volume so far.

Also just ordered the first two volumes of Planetary which sounds interesting.

 

[skol asylum]

Looks like the oft rumor Preacher TV series found a foothold on AMC!

Good News! Comic-based Preacher series finally found a TV home

Krystal Clark

It took them long enough, but Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's Preacher adaptation is moving forward. The TV series, which is based on the DC/Vertigo comic, has finally found a network brave enough to air it. Preacher has been in development for years but has just now gotten an official green light. AMC and Sony Pictures Television will produce the show, which will air on the AMC Network.

Back in 2008, HBO showed interest but eventually passed due to its harsh content. Screenwriter Mark Steven Johnson revealed that the network believed it was too dark and too violent and too controversial. That's something coming from the home of True Blood, Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones.

In a joint statement, Rogen and Goldberg said, Weve tried for seven years to work on Preacher and were so psyched AMC is finally letting us. It is our favorite comic of all time, and were going to do everything we can to do it right. Humperdoo! Sam Catlin, who previously produced Breaking Bad, will serve as showrunner for the series.

Preacher centers on Jesse Custer, a small-town, no-nonsense minister who goes on a journey to find God -- literally. The Holy One has abandoned his heavenly duties, and Custer attempts to track him down. Meanwhile, he's joined on the road by an old girlfriend and a vampire. Custer also has a very special gift. He accidentally merged with a supernatural force called Genesis, which gives him power that rivals God himself. In other words, this is some heavy stuff.

With The Walking Dead wrapping its fourth season, we're not surprised that AMC is looking for its next big thing. It's earned great success with what others may have considered a simple zombie show.

Very cool. Going to have to work through this one for sure now.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Looks like the oft rumor Preacher TV series found a foothold on AMC!

Good News! Comic-based Preacher series finally found a TV home

Krystal Clark

It took them long enough, but Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's Preacher adaptation is moving forward. The TV series, which is based on the DC/Vertigo comic, has finally found a network brave enough to air it. Preacher has been in development for years but has just now gotten an official green light. AMC and Sony Pictures Television will produce the show, which will air on the AMC Network.

Back in 2008, HBO showed interest but eventually passed due to its harsh content. Screenwriter Mark Steven Johnson revealed that the network believed it was too dark and too violent and too controversial. That's something coming from the home of True Blood, Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones.

In a joint statement, Rogen and Goldberg said, Weve tried for seven years to work on Preacher and were so psyched AMC is finally letting us. It is our favorite comic of all time, and were going to do everything we can to do it right. Humperdoo! Sam Catlin, who previously produced Breaking Bad, will serve as showrunner for the series.

Preacher centers on Jesse Custer, a small-town, no-nonsense minister who goes on a journey to find God -- literally. The Holy One has abandoned his heavenly duties, and Custer attempts to track him down. Meanwhile, he's joined on the road by an old girlfriend and a vampire. Custer also has a very special gift. He accidentally merged with a supernatural force called Genesis, which gives him power that rivals God himself. In other words, this is some heavy stuff.

With The Walking Dead wrapping its fourth season, we're not surprised that AMC is looking for its next big thing. It's earned great success with what others may have considered a simple zombie show.

Very cool. Going to have to work through this one for sure now.

I will post the other article I read if I can find it but they intend to use the same formula as The Walking Dead, where they try and follow general flow and characters but much of the story will be new for the TV viewers.

 

[RC94]

I used to like the Dragon Lance graphic novels when I was a kid. I also read ElfQuest when I was a kid and I really like it. I would definitely check out EflQuest. IIRC there were 4 graphic novels in total.

Scroll down: http://www.elfquest.com/gallery/OnlineComics3.html

 

[Sebowski]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.

I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

 

[NewlyRetired]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

So many choices. Here are some random non Super Hero ones

300

Cowboys and Aliens

The Crow

From Hell

Kick ###

The Losers

RED

Time Cop

V for Vendetta

Wanted

 

[Apes with Guns]

I used to like the Dragon Lance graphic novels when I was a kid. I also read ElfQuest when I was a kid and I really like it. I would definitely check out EflQuest. IIRC there were 4 graphic novels in total.

Scroll down: http://www.elfquest.com/gallery/OnlineComics3.html

i just pre-ordered the forthcoming Complete Elfquest from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/161655407X/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[NewlyRetired]

I used to like the Dragon Lance graphic novels when I was a kid. I also read ElfQuest when I was a kid and I really like it. I would definitely check out EflQuest. IIRC there were 4 graphic novels in total.

Scroll down: http://www.elfquest.com/gallery/OnlineComics3.html

i just pre-ordered the forthcoming Complete Elfquest from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/161655407X/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

that is a fantastic price for a 720 page book.

Please post a review when you get it.

 

[Apes with Guns]

I used to like the Dragon Lance graphic novels when I was a kid. I also read ElfQuest when I was a kid and I really like it. I would definitely check out EflQuest. IIRC there were 4 graphic novels in total.

Scroll down: http://www.elfquest.com/gallery/OnlineComics3.html

i just pre-ordered the forthcoming Complete Elfquest from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/161655407X/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

that is a fantastic price for a 720 page book.

Please post a review when you get it.

promise!

 

[Dentist]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.

I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Spoiler

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

I really enjoyed Thanos Rising and the annual comes out next week.

And I generally don't like Avengers stuff... but that was recommended and it was great.

 

[Dentist]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Spoiler

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

So many choices. Here are some random non Super Hero ones

300

Cowboys and Aliens

The Crow

From Hell

Kick ###

The Losers

RED

Time Cop

V for Vendetta

Wanted

kick ### was a good read and movie. However, I can't recommend the 2nd or 3rd volumes or the 2nd movie

 

[Sebowski]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Spoiler

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

So many choices. Here are some random non Super Hero ones

300

Cowboys and Aliens

The Crow

From Hell

Kick ###

The Losers

RED

Time Cop

V for Vendetta

Wanted

Spoiler

kick ### was a good read and movie. However, I can't recommend the 2nd or 3rd volumes or the 2nd movie

I kind of wanted to see Kick ###. I'll run it down the line.

Seen 300, Crow, and vendetta already.

Cowboys and Aliens looked completely ridiculous from the previews.

I'll research a little on the rest.

Thanks.

 

[NewlyRetired]

The CW has announced they are making iZombie.

iZombie was a 28 issue run focusing on a female who has to eat a human brain once a month to retain her some of her humanity. But in eating the brains she takes on the persons memories and fulfills their last requests or solves their mysteries.

 

[skol asylum]

The CW has announced they are making iZombie.

iZombie was a 28 issue run focusing on a female who has to eat a human brain once a month to retain her some of her humanity. But in eating the brains she takes on the persons memories and fulfills their last requests or solves their mysteries.

That sounds really really dumb. And a rip off of other shows like Tru Calling where Eliza Dushku had dead people give her a flash of memory from them.That said if Dushku is in I'm in.

 

[Thunderlips]

If you're looking for the quintessential story on Gotham City (as a character) pick up BATMAN: CITY OF CRIME. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_City_of_Crime

Just a great story.

 

[NewlyRetired]

The CW has announced they are making iZombie.

iZombie was a 28 issue run focusing on a female who has to eat a human brain once a month to retain her some of her humanity. But in eating the brains she takes on the persons memories and fulfills their last requests or solves their mysteries.

That sounds really really dumb. And a rip off of other shows like Tru Calling where Eliza Dushku had dead people give her a flash of memory from them.That said if Dushku is in I'm in.

I liked the comic series. I don't know how it will translate to tv though.

 

[skol asylum]

Picked up a few more graphic novels today. Read the Manhattan Projects Vol. 1 and thought it was pretty good. Also grabbed Fables Vol. 4, Revival Vol. 1, and Federal Bureau of Physics Vol. 1.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Picked up a few more graphic novels today. Read the Manhattan Projects Vol. 1 and thought it was pretty good. Also grabbed Fables Vol. 4, Revival Vol. 1, and Federal Bureau of Physics Vol. 1.

Tell me about the last two. I have not heard of those.

 

[skol asylum]

Haven't read either yet but thought they looked interesting.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1401245102/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1401083797&sr=8-1

 

[skol asylum]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1607066599/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1401083987&sr=8-2

 

[Sebowski]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Spoiler

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

So many choices. Here are some random non Super Hero ones

300

Cowboys and Aliens

The Crow

From Hell

Kick ###

The Losers

RED

Time Cop

V for Vendetta

Wanted

We went with Dark Knight Returns. I may be hooked. Loved it, and I'm not a "reader". I'm just as excited to watch the animated movies. Will check back in here after that. I'd love to hear some advice on what to read next. I may be hooked on the genre.

Is this one of those where everyone has read? True classic?

 

[NewlyRetired]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Spoiler

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

Spoiler

So many choices. Here are some random non Super Hero ones

300

Cowboys and Aliens

The Crow

From Hell

Kick ###

The Losers

RED

Time Cop

V for Vendetta

Wanted

We went with Dark Knight Returns. I may be hooked. Loved it, and I'm not a "reader". I'm just as excited to watch the animated movies. Will check back in here after that. I'd love to hear some advice on what to read next. I may be hooked on the genre.

Is this one of those where everyone has read? True classic?

Are you only looking for direct links to movies or are you willing to try others that don't yet movie tie ins?

If you are willing to try a non movie tie in, the title most consistently mentioned with extreme positive reviews in the thread is Preacher.

 

[Run It Up]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Spoiler

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

Spoiler

So many choices. Here are some random non Super Hero ones

300

Cowboys and Aliens

The Crow

From Hell

Kick ###

The Losers

RED

Time Cop

V for Vendetta

Wanted

Spoiler

We went with Dark Knight Returns. I may be hooked. Loved it, and I'm not a "reader". I'm just as excited to watch the animated movies. Will check back in here after that. I'd love to hear some advice on what to read next. I may be hooked on the genre.

Is this one of those where everyone has read? True classic?

Are you only looking for direct links to movies or are you willing to try others that don't yet movie tie ins?

If you are willing to try a non movie tie in, the title most consistently mentioned with extreme positive reviews in the thread is Preacher.

I was actually going to mention that just now lmfao. Preacher is actually getting a series on AMC.

 

[Dentist]

No Sandman?

I started volume 1 when I first started reading comics a few years ago but it did not grab me. I do have a predisposition against "dreams", be they in movies tv or books so that may have been why.

I do know that people really love the story so I do expect to try again some day.

Its worth it, Gaimans a boss.I just finished Thanos Rising, a short 5 issue run about Thanos' origin. Thanos is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I've always loved his story and this was a great retelling of it. Especially the almost first person perspective of the story. I thought it was a little silly though that they went so overboard trying to convince the reader about what was going on.

Spoiler

In the Marvel universe its established that Thanos is obsessed with Death, or rather the physical manifestation of the force Death, one of many characters in the Marvel universe who are considered true beings. In this comic however it tries multiple times to convince the reader that personification of Death is simply a product of Thanos' corrupted mind. Which in the context of just this five issue series seems likely, and is even the conclusion Thanos comes to; but its established that Thanos continues his attempts to impress Death - first by obtaining the Cosmic Cube and using its power to make him a true god before being tricked and having his power taken away - then by collecting the infinity gems and constructing the infinity gauntlet and literally destroying and recreating the universe... twice.

Spoiler

Anyone else read Thanos Rising? Is it a worthwhile read for a newb that has gotten into the movies?

On a similar note, the GF and a few friends are doing a graphic novel book adaptation club. We want to read something then watch a movie on the same subject/characters/story and drink beers and talk about it. Any recommendations? We are starting with Gonzo and then watching one of the Hunter docs. Something more comic book-y would be a cool followup. Not Sin city or Watchmen. Already know those too well.

Spoiler

So many choices. Here are some random non Super Hero ones

300

Cowboys and Aliens

The Crow

From Hell

Kick ###

The Losers

RED

Time Cop

V for Vendetta

Wanted

Spoiler

We went with Dark Knight Returns. I may be hooked. Loved it, and I'm not a "reader". I'm just as excited to watch the animated movies. Will check back in here after that. I'd love to hear some advice on what to read next. I may be hooked on the genre.

Is this one of those where everyone has read? True classic?

Are you only looking for direct links to movies or are you willing to try others that don't yet movie tie ins?

If you are willing to try a non movie tie in, the title most consistently mentioned with extreme positive reviews in the thread is Preacher.

Spoiler

I was actually going to mention that just now lmfao. Preacher is actually getting a series on AMC.

I can't even imagine how they are going to do Preacher... so violent.. so demented.

The one thing I can tell people about Preacher is that when you start the book you're going to feel really behind, but similar to "Lost" all the backstory gets filled in as you go.

 

[Sebowski]

Preacher looks nuts. Great reviews make me want to give it a try, but I think I'd prefer a more classic hero/villain kind of thing. Any "must reads" that feature a bad ### villain?

 

[skol asylum]

Transmetropolitan is pretty tame.

 

[skol asylum]

For those who have a Barnes and Noble near them they are doing a promotion tomorrow for Batmans anniversary with a free comic, etc. Also starting tomorrow until I believe the 27th they are selling DC ( and Vertigo) graphic novels at buy 2 get 1 free. Theres a Marvel day coming up soon as well.

 

[Dentist]

anyone else trying out the new spider-man 2099? Pretty shocking good through 2 episodes.... still wish they'd kept going with scarlet spider if they needed a spin-off character.. but this isn't a bad substitute

 

[skol asylum]

Was never into DC comics as a kid but decided to try out the new Batman series by Scott Snyder. Read the first 3 volumes of the series and really enjoyed them. Also picked up some other Batman Graphic novels Hush, The Long Halloween, The Dark Knight Returns, and Year One as well as the new 52 events The Night of the Owls and Death of the Family (Joker). Lots to read ahead.

Up thru volume 5 of Fables and after being unsure at first have begun to enjoy it more.

 

[skol asylum]

Volume 6 of Fables done. Like the tour of the Homelands. Is Jack of Fables any good?

 

[NewlyRetired]

Volume 6 of Fables done. Like the tour of the Homelands. Is Jack of Fables any good?

I just finished issue 39 last night.

Jack of Fables does not start until after issue 51 so I can't say how it is yet.

Are you interested in a reading order I found online?