Comics/Graphic Novels

ElephantSack · 04-28-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pobodys_Nerfect

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Anyhow I've been contemplating creating one, but thank you adidasss for digging it up.

I am a huge comic fan, both webcomics and paper back ones. I have to say I am a DC man over Marvel, however I mainly deal with Vertigo. My favourite comic series is Transmetropolitan followed by Fell and then Preacher. Transmetro and Fell are both written by Warren Ellis who I think is one of the best writers in years, the artwork for Transmetro is done by Darick Robertson and Ben Templesmith (of 30 Days of Night fame) does the artwork for Fell. Garth Ennis does the writing for Preacher and Steve Dillion does the artwork and I jsut gotta say this, it involves an Irish vampire, nuff said.

Right on, dude. I was hoping somebody would mention Preacher

LoathsomePete · 04-30-2009, 11:00 PM

I really like the writing for Preacher, the art work is also pretty top notch. Jesses' back story is one twisted piece of work too. There is also a decent element of humor there too, especially in the character of Arseface. Still it's in 3rd place out of my favorite comic series. Fell is my 2nd, god that series is amazing, everyone I've recommended it to have all come back wanting more, it's brilliantly written in short doses so you never get bored and it doesn't outstay it's welcome. Transmetropolitan is still the best I've ever read and would totally recommend it anyone who's a fan of Hunter S. Thompson, cyber punk, or journalism.

ElephantSack · 05-06-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pobodys_Nerfect

I really like the writing for Preacher, the art work is also pretty top notch. Jesses' back story is one twisted piece of work too. There is also a decent element of humor there too, especially in the character of Arseface. Still it's in 3rd place out of my favorite comic series. Fell is my 2nd, god that series is amazing, everyone I've recommended it to have all come back wanting more, it's brilliantly written in short doses so you never get bored and it doesn't outstay it's welcome. Transmetropolitan is still the best I've ever read and would totally recommend it anyone who's a fan of Hunter S. Thompson, cyber punk, or journalism.

Righty O. I'll check those out.

NSW · 06-30-2009, 01:32 PM

I have to admit to being a total n00b when it comes to comics and I haven't read too many, but I snagged this over the weekend. Mostly just because I absolutely love the cover art (I have a larger wall poster of it hanging at home), but also because I've read that Alan Moore is a fantastic graphic novel writer. From doing a minute amount of research online, and asking a few comic shop guys I thought this was going to be a hard find, and an expensive one at that, but I just happened upon it suddenly while I was looking for something else. I hope to start reading it soon! Anyone else read the series? Whatcha think?

Sparky · 06-30-2009, 03:09 PM

I read a few issues, the characters aren't as interesting as most of his other stuff.

I recommend checking out "miracle man" if your interested in Alan Moore. It's crazy.

Surell · 06-30-2009, 09:01 PM

I actually have that Saga of the Swamp Thing. When I get back on my comic reading, I'll get around to it.

NSW · 06-26-2010, 10:54 AM

OK...so I just finished book 1 of this comic series. Mixed feelings about it for sure. Mostly I enjoyed the art work, but it bothered me that Roland and his ka-tet always have their faces in shadows. I couldn't tell if there was supposed to be some symbolic point to that, or if the artist was just getting lazy. I am glad to be getting some background information on the Dark Tower story, however at time I find the characters confusing. Also, the comic gave me the impression that Walter and Marten where the same person...did I misread something? Because the book makes it seem like they aren't. So if any of you have read this comic and can clear that up for me, that'd be great.

adidasss · 06-26-2010, 11:16 AM

I see that I haven't posted anything about the fantastic Shaun Tan. I recently got ahold of The Arrival. Check it out (no text, just pictures, but wow, what imagery):

DoctorSoft · 06-28-2010, 08:07 PM

I kind of want to get into reading comics, so maybe I'll try The Watchmen or something(reccemendations would be cool). ^ Those pictures are really great by the way.

Unknown Soldier · 06-30-2010, 12:45 PM

Just came across the comic thread on here. Well I`ve actually decided to read the history of marvel (Ie all the main titles from the start) its taken me well over a year now to read Amazing Spider Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Master of Kung-Fu, Dracula amongst others. Started in the early 1960`s and am currently around 1976 and its a hell of a read, as I move on I`m going to have to select titles given the amount of titles I know Marvel brought out in the 1980`s.

04-30-2009, 11:00 PM	#162 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I really like the writing for Preacher, the art work is also pretty top notch. Jesses' back story is one twisted piece of work too. There is also a decent element of humor there too, especially in the character of Arseface. Still it's in 3rd place out of my favorite comic series. Fell is my 2nd, god that series is amazing, everyone I've recommended it to have all come back wanting more, it's brilliantly written in short doses so you never get bored and it doesn't outstay it's welcome. Transmetropolitan is still the best I've ever read and would totally recommend it anyone who's a fan of Hunter S. Thompson, cyber punk, or journalism. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

06-30-2009, 01:32 PM	#164 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	I have to admit to being a total n00b when it comes to comics and I haven't read too many, but I snagged this over the weekend. Mostly just because I absolutely love the cover art (I have a larger wall poster of it hanging at home), but also because I've read that Alan Moore is a fantastic graphic novel writer. From doing a minute amount of research online, and asking a few comic shop guys I thought this was going to be a hard find, and an expensive one at that, but I just happened upon it suddenly while I was looking for something else. I hope to start reading it soon! Anyone else read the series? Whatcha think? __________________ Hi.

06-26-2010, 10:54 AM	#167 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	OK...so I just finished book 1 of this comic series. Mixed feelings about it for sure. Mostly I enjoyed the art work, but it bothered me that Roland and his ka-tet always have their faces in shadows. I couldn't tell if there was supposed to be some symbolic point to that, or if the artist was just getting lazy. I am glad to be getting some background information on the Dark Tower story, however at time I find the characters confusing. Also, the comic gave me the impression that Walter and Marten where the same person...did I misread something? Because the book makes it seem like they aren't. So if any of you have read this comic and can clear that up for me, that'd be great. __________________ Hi.

06-26-2010, 11:16 AM	#168 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	I see that I haven't posted anything about the fantastic Shaun Tan. I recently got ahold of The Arrival. Check it out (no text, just pictures, but wow, what imagery): __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

06-30-2009, 03:09 PM	#165 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	I read a few issues, the characters aren't as interesting as most of his other stuff. I recommend checking out "miracle man" if your interested in Alan Moore. It's crazy.

06-28-2010, 08:07 PM	#169 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	I kind of want to get into reading comics, so maybe I'll try The Watchmen or something(reccemendations would be cool). ^ Those pictures are really great by the way.

06-30-2010, 12:45 PM	#170 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	Just came across the comic thread on here. Well I`ve actually decided to read the history of marvel (Ie all the main titles from the start) its taken me well over a year now to read Amazing Spider Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Master of Kung-Fu, Dracula amongst others. Started in the early 1960`s and am currently around 1976 and its a hell of a read, as I move on I`m going to have to select titles given the amount of titles I know Marvel brought out in the 1980`s.