Comics/Graphic Novels

Oriphiel · 01-23-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I have no problem with comics that are light on the action. When it's a comic-parody thing then a lack of action can actually be a good thing, since there's more time to concentrate on mocking the character aspects of superheroes. It's one of the things I love about Spider-Woman. If I want action-oriented lampooning then there's always Deadpool.

Oh, and I almost forgot about the perfect comic for you: The Superior Foes of Spider-Man. It's got light-hearted comedy, tongue-in-cheek action, great characters, and focuses on characters nobody on Earth has ever heard of.

Spoiler for big ****:

Ahahaha, fuckin' Shocker and Speed Demon! Honestly, I keep getting Superior Foes and also Spider-Gwen recommended to me. They're right up there with Spider Woman in terms of comics that I'll spider-buy when this spider-snow storm finally spider-fucks off.

And yeah, for the most part I agree that comics don't need to have constant action. Variety is good. There all kinds of comics for all kinds of people, with changing moods and tastes. And I love comedy mags, but it's no secret that I also love a good fight. Right now, I'm getting my action fix from a big book of '70s Defenders comics that I picked up awhile back for super cheap. So much random shit keeps happening to them. Valkyrie just inadvertantly started a prison riot, while Nebulon is keeping the others busy by trying to brainwash the world into putting on clown masks, and Ruby Thursday is running for president.

The Batlord · 01-23-2016, 05:39 PM

I read the first few issues of the first Spider-Gwen series, and thought it was pretty darn good, but just never followed up on it. I need to get back into it. It was vastly superior to the current Amazing Spider-Man series at least. Dan Slott can eat dick.

And I love how "Spider-Gwen" was just a joke name for the series, until fan momentum got so intense that Marvel just kind of went with it. Kinda like Snakes on a Plane.

Oriphiel · 02-04-2016, 10:39 AM

Finally read the second issue!

Laughs, mayhem, and burgers. Fuck yeah! I was afraid that Hellcat would have trouble standing out from other comedy series, but the unique artwork and the style of humor are really growing on me, and I fucking love it. This is a series that knows exactly what it wants to be, and just fucking goes for it with a fervency that you can't help but admire.

Can't wait till the next issue. With Hedy around, something crazy is bound to happen soon. I mean, the last time Patsy and Hedy hung out, they got attacked by a bunch of douchebags that worshiped a giant snake, and then got caught up in one of Dormammu's harebrained schemes.

The Batlord · 02-04-2016, 10:51 AM

Oh ****, Kate Bishop on the left. Gotta read anything with her in it.

Oriphiel · 02-04-2016, 11:03 AM

Yeah, she's in it. Cameos abound.

JGuy Grungeman · 02-05-2016, 11:27 AM

Anybody read Gepetto? I'm not sure if I already pointed that out, but Gepetto's an awesome manhwa. Cyberpunk. Cyborgs. Mysteries about the dead. Action. Explosions. Plot twists. Usopp.

grindy · 02-28-2016, 01:50 AM

This is hilarious:

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Oriphiel · 03-18-2016, 07:58 AM

It's about time for some more COMICS!

With a movie-featured Avenger as the main star, I thought that this series was going to be a bit on the pandering side. You know, safe. I was dead fucking wrong. It hits hard like a fist to the face. Right from the start, it grabs you by the balls and beats you down mercilessly, assaulting you with pages filled with perfectly captured action. And the artwork is just so damn stylish that you won't even mind getting the shit kicked out of you.

Odd, but interesting. It promises a sort of non-linear story, showing a series of medical check-ups that Mockingbird has to undergo while leaving out the context for each visit until elaborated on in later issues. Is Mockingbird's sanity slipping away from her, or is S.H.I.E.L.D. just fucking with her? Who knows. But it looks like there's going to be plenty of action and comedy along the way as Mockingbird figures this shit out.

Anyway, I like it. It's got a lot going for it so far. Solid artwork, good writing, and loads of jokes and cameos in the background. Plus, that amazing fucking cover.

I don't know the exact moment when I realized that I fucking loved this issue. It might have been when the legendarily foul-mouthed Jessica Jones made Luke Cage give up swearing. Or maybe it was the box marked "Shaw Brothers" in Iron Fist's closet. Either way, this shit is great. Some comedy, some action, and an art style that you either love or hate. Luke and Danny are back in action, just like the good ole' days.

Issue two! It's fucking immense. The word is out that Luke and Danny are back on the streets (despite the fact that Luke has no interest in reviving the Heroes for Hire, and is basically being dragged along for the ride), and they've already made some enemies. Of course, with all of these villains gunning for them, the action is bound to draw the attention of fellow heroes as well. Although, at least in the case of Spider Woman and Spider Gwen, they're more interested in watching Luke's shirt get ripped off then they are in actually helping out.

Cameos abound, including two villains from the ass-end of Marvel villainy, Doctor Nagan and Ruby Thursday. Hilarity always ensues when The Headmen rear their heads.

If you haven't been keeping up with Doctor Strange's latest series, shame on you! Now is as good a time as any to pick up some back issues, so get on that shit! With very solid artwork that occasionally calls back to the Sorcerer Supreme's colorful and psychedelic adventures in the '60s, as well as excellent writing that does a fantastic job of fleshing out a character that many overlook, this series really is one of the best of Marvel's latest offerings.

Oh, and Chondu's head is the bartender at a joint that serves magic users from across the Marvel universe. Don't know why The Headmen keep popping up lately, but I ain't complaining.

Anyway, in this issue, the world is officially under siege. Drained and injured, Doctor Strange is just barely hanging on as the Marvel universe is forcibly stripped of magic by the Empirikul. As of now, things are looking pretty grim, but all hope isn't lost. There are a few magic users who haven't been taken out yet, namely Scarlet Witch and Brother Voodoo, so it's still anyone's game.

With both of her forms in a constant struggle to stay alive, Thor is doing everything she can to keep both of her homes from falling apart. Every time she picks up Mjolnir, she becomes a target, and yet when she sets the hammer down, her body is once again ravaged by the cancer that plagues Jane.

She knows that she can't keep this up forever, and not just because she's dying. During her confrontation with Loki, he tells her that she's basically just a temporary Thor, filling in until the real one comes back. And, in a way, he's right. The creators of the series have already pretty much said that Odinson will eventually reclaim Mjolnir, and Jane herself seems to be aware of that fact. But, despite all of that, she's determined to go down fighting.

This series has wonderful writing, but the real highlight is the coloring. Every page is packed with bright ink that just seem to glow off of the page, intertwined with rich dark backgrounds that create a fantastic contrast.

Fuck yeah! As funny and stylish as ever, Patsy takes on the most menacing foes imaginable... evil bedbugs!

The Batlord · 03-19-2016, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzy Creamcheese

It's about time for some more COMICS!

Spoiler for Black Widow:

I've been looking for some new comics to get into, so I picked this up last week due to some good reviews, and it was definitely good ****: the action was visceral; the lack of exposition was refreshing, allowing it to avoid the first-issue mediocrity that many series begin with; and as you said, the artwork was fantastic.

I've found that I enjoy female solo series more than male and team books. Women in general don't sell books as well -- even if their series are higher quality than their male counterpart books -- so I guess the writers are given more freedom and less editorial demands, allowing for more creativity in character depictions and story variety. Kind of like when a big-name male character's series is floundering, and the company goes for broke by hiring a new writer to do whatever he can to revitalize the book.

I am encouraged that this will be the case with Black Widow. I've also been meaning to go back and check out her previous title, as I've heard that it was excellent.

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Spoiler for Mocking Bird:

I am mildly intrigued. I don't remember seeing it at my LCS, but I'll give the first issue a try. Again, I like female solo series, especially when the character isn't A-list, since editors don't seem to care as much about backseat writing. Sounds like an off-kilter character study at least, and I'm a sucker for those.

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Spoiler for Power Man and Iron Fist:

Been toying with the idea of picking this up. After reading parts of Alias and New Avengers (which featured Luke Cage), I've been somewhat interested in this little corner of the Marvel universe. Was holding back though, until I checked out any reviews. Will give it a shot.

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Spoiler for Thor:

I've been collecting this series, but am saving reading it until I catch up on the last series. Despite so many reactionary nerds bitching about a girl Thor, I trust Jason Aaron to keep knocking it out of the park after the brilliance of Thor: God of Thunder.

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Fuck yeah! As funny and stylish as ever, Patsy takes on the most menacing foes imaginable... evil bedbugs!

I've read the first two issues, and found them delightful. Light-hearted series, high on comedy and heart, are a weakness of mine, and this has been minor gold so far. I've got issue #3 sitting on my nightstand, just waiting for me to get around to it.

And you still need to check out Spider-Woman. It's still amazing and would be right up your alley. The new Captain Marvel series is also shaping up to be pretty good, with some quality sci-fi space adventuring.

Oriphiel · 03-19-2016, 11:40 AM

I'm glad you liked Black Widow #1 too. It really was an excellent fucking way to kick things off.

I've read a little bit of Spider Woman, though I'm ashamed to admit that I'm still not completely caught up. But I did finally pick up some Spider Gwen a few days ago. Good stuff.

Next on my list is Superior Foes of Spider Man. You rec'd it to me awhile back, and someone else that I know praised it pretty highly. And thus begins the hunt for back issues.

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Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	Finally read the second issue! Laughs, mayhem, and burgers. Fuck yeah! I was afraid that Hellcat would have trouble standing out from other comedy series, but the unique artwork and the style of humor are really growing on me, and I fucking love it. This is a series that knows exactly what it wants to be, and just fucking goes for it with a fervency that you can't help but admire. Can't wait till the next issue. With Hedy around, something crazy is bound to happen soon. I mean, the last time Patsy and Hedy hung out, they got attacked by a bunch of douchebags that worshiped a giant snake, and then got caught up in one of Dormammu's harebrained schemes. __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| ----------------------------- Last edited by Oriphiel; 02-04-2016 at 10:48 AM.

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Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	Yeah, she's in it. Cameos abound. __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------

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03-18-2016, 07:58 AM	#428 (permalink)
Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	It's about time for some more COMICS! With a movie-featured Avenger as the main star, I thought that this series was going to be a bit on the pandering side. You know, safe. I was dead fucking wrong. It hits hard like a fist to the face. Right from the start, it grabs you by the balls and beats you down mercilessly, assaulting you with pages filled with perfectly captured action. And the artwork is just so damn stylish that you won't even mind getting the shit kicked out of you. Odd, but interesting. It promises a sort of non-linear story, showing a series of medical check-ups that Mockingbird has to undergo while leaving out the context for each visit until elaborated on in later issues. Is Mockingbird's sanity slipping away from her, or is S.H.I.E.L.D. just fucking with her? Who knows. But it looks like there's going to be plenty of action and comedy along the way as Mockingbird figures this shit out. Anyway, I like it. It's got a lot going for it so far. Solid artwork, good writing, and loads of jokes and cameos in the background. Plus, that amazing fucking cover. I don't know the exact moment when I realized that I fucking loved this issue. It might have been when the legendarily foul-mouthed Jessica Jones made Luke Cage give up swearing. Or maybe it was the box marked "Shaw Brothers" in Iron Fist's closet. Either way, this shit is great. Some comedy, some action, and an art style that you either love or hate. Luke and Danny are back in action, just like the good ole' days. Issue two! It's fucking immense. The word is out that Luke and Danny are back on the streets (despite the fact that Luke has no interest in reviving the Heroes for Hire, and is basically being dragged along for the ride), and they've already made some enemies. Of course, with all of these villains gunning for them, the action is bound to draw the attention of fellow heroes as well. Although, at least in the case of Spider Woman and Spider Gwen, they're more interested in watching Luke's shirt get ripped off then they are in actually helping out. Cameos abound, including two villains from the ass-end of Marvel villainy, Doctor Nagan and Ruby Thursday. Hilarity always ensues when The Headmen rear their heads. If you haven't been keeping up with Doctor Strange's latest series, shame on you! Now is as good a time as any to pick up some back issues, so get on that shit! With very solid artwork that occasionally calls back to the Sorcerer Supreme's colorful and psychedelic adventures in the '60s, as well as excellent writing that does a fantastic job of fleshing out a character that many overlook, this series really is one of the best of Marvel's latest offerings. Oh, and Chondu's head is the bartender at a joint that serves magic users from across the Marvel universe. Don't know why The Headmen keep popping up lately, but I ain't complaining. Anyway, in this issue, the world is officially under siege. Drained and injured, Doctor Strange is just barely hanging on as the Marvel universe is forcibly stripped of magic by the Empirikul. As of now, things are looking pretty grim, but all hope isn't lost. There are a few magic users who haven't been taken out yet, namely Scarlet Witch and Brother Voodoo, so it's still anyone's game. With both of her forms in a constant struggle to stay alive, Thor is doing everything she can to keep both of her homes from falling apart. Every time she picks up Mjolnir, she becomes a target, and yet when she sets the hammer down, her body is once again ravaged by the cancer that plagues Jane. She knows that she can't keep this up forever, and not just because she's dying. During her confrontation with Loki, he tells her that she's basically just a temporary Thor, filling in until the real one comes back. And, in a way, he's right. The creators of the series have already pretty much said that Odinson will eventually reclaim Mjolnir, and Jane herself seems to be aware of that fact. But, despite all of that, she's determined to go down fighting. This series has wonderful writing, but the real highlight is the coloring. Every page is packed with bright ink that just seem to glow off of the page, intertwined with rich dark backgrounds that create a fantastic contrast. Fuck yeah! As funny and stylish as ever, Patsy takes on the most menacing foes imaginable... evil bedbugs! __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------

03-19-2016, 11:40 AM	#430 (permalink)
Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	I'm glad you liked Black Widow #1 too. It really was an excellent fucking way to kick things off. I've read a little bit of Spider Woman, though I'm ashamed to admit that I'm still not completely caught up. But I did finally pick up some Spider Gwen a few days ago. Good stuff. Next on my list is Superior Foes of Spider Man. You rec'd it to me awhile back, and someone else that I know praised it pretty highly. And thus begins the hunt for back issues. __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------