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[Lashley]

Yo this artist on Mighty Thor, holy shit.

This book is so fucking good

This is god-tier (no pun intended) costume design, its seriously one of my favorite costumes ever.

One of the best Marvel books out atm

My two favourite marvel books are both female oriented - All New Wolverine and Mighty Thor.

Is that series any good? And where does it fit into continuity?

Its alright, and not a clue now. Delay has fucked it up.

 

[jon bones]

after i finish vol 2 of Uncanny Avengers, I'm going to wrap up Aaron's last Thor: God of Thunder volume

then i can finally dig into Lady Thor

 

[WadiumArcadium]

after i finish vol 2 of Uncanny Avengers, I'm going to wrap up Aaron's last Thor: God of Thunder volume

then i can finally dig into Lady Thor

I need to do the same. Haven't read the last God of Thunder trade either but I want to read Mighty Thor.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

I don't hate Lemire but at this point he's proven nothing to me. I haven't read Sweet Tooth though. Just Plutona and the first 4 issues of Ex X-Men. The next Lemire book I try will probably be Black Hammer.

It wouldn't matter who writes OLM though. I'm character first when it comes to big 2 books and I've never liked Logan at any age. I've only ever read his books when crossovers have forced me to.


As for Spidey your son should be just fine. It's a very brisk read that seems to be aimed at kids/young teens.

Right cheers for that man, I want to get him back on some monthlies but it's a bit of a struggle. Seems nonsensical but neither of the big two really put out much for his age range. He's definitely past the level of the really kiddie stuff, but there's a big gap there before you get to their general level of book.

Well I would give sweet tooth a really sincere recommendation man. I've bounced off quite a few of Lemire 's work for hire stuff but I find his own stuff to have a completely different tone and feel. Maybe having full control of the art is the difference, but I find his writing much better. Sweet Tooth is a really great character driven book with a lot of quiet touching moments about human natural (and it's fair share of horrific moments about human nature), but with this backdrop of a 'the road' type world and a really tantalising mythology and mystery as to how things got how they are. Fantastic stuff. Black Hammer looks awesome too, I can't wait for that.

 

[Farside]

The next Lemire book I try will probably be Black Hammer.

Black Hammer looks awesome too, I can't wait for that.

This book is the real deal. I just recently got back into comics, but this has been the motherfucking standout for me. The way the text deals with the theme of loss for the characters and the reader is incredibly effective. Great story, characters, and art, too. I cannot say enough good stuff about this book.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

This book is the real deal. I just recently got back into comics, but this has been the motherfucking standout for me. The way the text deals with the theme of loss for the characters and the reader is incredibly effective. Great story, characters, and art, too. I cannot say enough good stuff about this book.

Damn, sounds so good. Wonder if dark horse take the plunge here and do hardcovers for every arc, the way they did mind mgmt. Quality of dark horse trades are amazing regardless, you got me amped mang. After what happened with the artist initially etc it's even more of a triumph for it to be in such good shape.

 

[Malyse]

Do you also not read this thread then? >_>

I wasnt even complaining per se, its the realities of thebdays we live in. And, I mean, I'm a MU boy so it would be extra crazy for me to avoid knowing shit.

I'm not constantly in this thread and I don't read every post.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

XO Manowar is good so far. Not bad, not great, just good or maybe about decent with the last few issues. Moves along at a quick enough pace and doesn't bore but feels like I've barely read anything on the main character despite being 11 issues in.

He feels more like a device to move the plot forward then an actual character.

Actually, most of the characters are kinda just boring.

"Actually, now that I think about it I don't like this book."

;D

 

[Farside]

Damn, sounds so good. Wonder if dark horse take the plunge here and do hardcovers for every arc, the way they did mind mgmt. Quality of dark horse trades are amazing regardless, you got me amped mang. After what happened with the artist initially etc it's even more of a triumph for it to be in such good shape.

If that happens, I'm double dipping.

And what happened to Ormston?

 

[Donniewahlberg]

If that happens, I'm double dipping.

And what happened to Ormston?

Oh he had a cerebral hemorrhage or something man! Pretty horrific story to read at the time although in truth I have no idea how *serious* it was. I just know they had to delay the book by a year or something to give him time to get all of his functions back and be able to draw and stuff again. Really scary stuff to think about.

http://www.cbr.com/dark-horses-black-hammer-delayed/

 

[Primethius]

"Actually, now that I think about it I don't like this book."

;D

You know, that might end up being the case. Let's see how the Planet Death arc ends up being.

 

[Brian Fellows]

This book is the real deal. I just recently got back into comics, but this has been the motherfucking standout for me. The way the text deals with the theme of loss for the characters and the reader is incredibly effective. Great story, characters, and art, too. I cannot say enough good stuff about this book.

I'm gonna let it run for a while before I jump in. Maybe in the meantime Dark Horse will change their mind and start offering digital back ups. Probably not but a guy can dream.






Also it's 9 in the morning here and I still haven't been to bed. Thank god I don't have to work tonight.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

You know, that might end up being the case. Let's see how the Planet Death arc ends up being.

Did you get up to Armor Hunters? That's when things go real wild.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

Also it's 9 in the morning here and I still haven't been to bed. Thank god I don't have to work tonight.

I want to ask what you've been doing all night but...do I want to ask?

 

[Primethius]

Did you get up to Armor Hunters? That's when things go real wild.

No, not yet. The plan was to follow the Reddit reading order list but I might just drop some stuff and jump around until something catches my attention.

 

[RepairmanJack]

I love how Batman casually

Spoiler

phones up the President

in Detective Comics #939. Clayfan had some good bits as well. Fun issue.

That Clayface moment busting through the window was so great. I hope more is done with him in the next arcs though. It's kind of a bummer to use him just as comic relief.

 

[Brian Fellows]

I want to ask what you've been doing all night but...do I want to ask?

I work second shift so I don't get home from work until 1 AM. Normally I'd have been asleep 3 or 4 hours ago though.

But in the last 8 hours I've walked my dogs twice, read a few comics, but mostly I've just been sitting here stoned watching Adult Swim/Cartoon Network. Oh and I've been downloading back ups from CMX. Only 438 more more to go!

 

[Lashley]

 

[WadiumArcadium]

That Clayface moment busting through the window was so great. I hope more is done with him in the next arcs though. It's kind of a bummer to use him just as comic relief.

Yeah, Cass and Tim have been the focus of this arc. Hopefully the other characters get more of the spotlight later.

 

[Farside]

http://www.cbr.com/dark-horses-black-hammer-delayed/

Shit, that is horrific. Thanks for the link.

I'm gonna let it run for a while before I jump in. Maybe in the meantime Dark Horse will change their mind and start offering digital back ups. Probably not but a guy can dream.

Understandable. And yeah, that would be awesome. Actually, all pubs need to offer this.

 

[LordOfLore]

Yeah, Cass and Tim have been the focus of this arc. Hopefully the other characters get more of the spotlight later.

The arc after Monster Men is focused on Spoiler with a bit of a spotlight on Clayface and the arc after that is Cass.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

The arc after Monster Men is focused on Spoiler with a bit of a spotlight on Clayface and the arc after that is Cass.

Ah, that's cool. Thought it would be the case.

 

[RepairmanJack]

The arc after Monster Men is focused on Spoiler with a bit of a spotlight on Clayface and the arc after that is Cass.

Rumor spoilers:

Spoiler

So Tim is probably dying? He's so close to retirement! I mean college!

 

[LordOfLore]

Next part in Sejic's Harley story.

 

[Lashley]

The Hellblazer #1 got it's hooks into me. Quite enjoyed it.

 

[Malyse]

Next part in Sejic's Harley story.

Pretty damn close to canon.

Well, with the way DC is right now, let's just say it's outright canon.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

I work second shift so I don't get home from work until 1 AM. Normally I'd have been asleep 3 or 4 hours ago though.

But in the last 8 hours I've walked my dogs twice, read a few comics, but mostly I've just been sitting here stoned watching Adult Swim/Cartoon Network. Oh and I've been downloading back ups from CMX. Only 438 more more to go!

Well at least you weren't looking at batman dick porn. You always have that with you. Your dogs are gorgeous btw! I'm dog daft, clocked them in your avatar first post I saw by you haha really awesome.

Sitting reading umbrella academy volume 1, after the young animal/Gérard way chat last night. It's been some time since I reread so probably chime in with some thoughts later. Just jumped in to say Lashley, good luck with your appointment this evening, I hope it goes well for you, and you got comicGAF regardless

 

[LordOfLore]

BC: As if CBR couldn't get worse, their new parent company is searching for a List Editor for the site so expect a bunch more "X Reasons Why We're Excited For Y!" lists etc.

Edit BC: "The Mighty Men of Marvel variant covers that never were."

 

[Hagi]

I love all this talk about Aarons run on Thor it's just made me buy the two hardcover collections of his first run.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

I love all this talk about Aarons run on Thor it's just made me buy the two hardcover collections of his first run.

Have you read em before? Those first twelve issues, god damn. I love it. Ribic is incredible, and the Guide issue is really great too. They will look find in HC.

(Probably more important , have you read scalped or southern bastards? Still catching up here on what everyone has/hasn't read)

 

[BrightLightLava]

Rumor spoilers:

Spoiler

So Tim is probably dying? He's so close to retirement! I mean college!

That was glaringly obvious, wasn't it.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

What a shitty rumor

 

[Hagi]

Have you read em before? Those first twelve issues, god damn. I love it. Ribic is incredible, and the Guide issue is really great too. They will look find in HC.

(Probably more important , have you read scalped or southern bastards? Still catching up here on what everyone has/hasn't read)

I nearly finished Godbomb at some point but no idea why I stopped following it. I read the first trade of female Thor and loved it. I'm going to power through both hardcovers tomorrow then read the two Jane books I have, really looking forward to it.

I haven't really delved into his creator owned stuff to be honest. Big fan of his run on Wolverine, Wolverine and the X-men (need to buy the omnibus) and Doctor Strange. I've read good things about Southern Bastards.

 

[jon bones]

Have you read em before? Those first twelve issues, god damn. I love it. Ribic is incredible, and the Guide issue is really great too. They will look find in HC.

(Probably more important , have you read scalped or southern bastards? Still catching up here on what everyone has/hasn't read)

that first 12 issues + all the Thor 3 news has me real high on Thor lately

glad he's got such a big role in Uncanny Avengers

 

[LordOfLore]

Rumor spoilers:

Spoiler

So Tim is probably dying? He's so close to retirement! I mean college!

That was glaringly obvious, wasn't it.

What a shitty rumor

I wouldn't be so sure of that. This is the next cover and while DC have done bait and switches before the last year with the actual cover being different in some books with deaths I doubt they'd do it now:

 

[Farside]

Edit BC: "The Mighty Men of Marvel variant covers that never were."

That Staples one is nice. Hetrick, too.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Seriously, if they are able to replicate half of the chemistry between MJ and Spider-Man (Not Peter!) of this Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane book in the new movie and get the best out of Ultimate and mix it with Breakfast Club, it will be the amazing.

Not a big fan of Rom-Comics, but this book really catches me. Started this afternoon and already half way through the whole run

 

[RepairmanJack]

That was glaringly obvious, wasn't it.

Eh, yeah but almost too obvious. The next arcs make it seem more apparent.

I wouldn't be so sure of that. This is the next cover and while DC have done bait and switches before the last year with the actual cover being different in some books with deaths I doubt they'd do it now:

I feel like Rebirth covers have barely been relevant to the issues. Though this weeks Titans cover was pretty relevant and was great.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

What a shitty rumor

I heard a rumor..

I nearly finished Godbomb at some point but no idea why I stopped following it. I read the first trade of female Thor and loved it. I'm going to power through both hardcovers tomorrow then read the two Jane books I have, really looking forward to it.

I haven't really delved into his creator owned stuff to be honest. Big fan of his run on Wolverine, Wolverine and the X-men (need to buy the omnibus) and Doctor Strange. I've read good things about Southern Bastards.

that first 12 issues + all the Thor 3 news has me real high on Thor lately

glad he's got such a big role in Uncanny Avengers

Yea, I'm totally on board with you guys in regards to Thor. Not only is Aaron straight up a fantastic writer and obviously well suited to the character, he's really shown how flexible the concept is, what it is to be *Thor*, what it is to be human, to step in to one and out of the other, for both the original and obviously FemThor. Great stuff. I can't speak to Uncanny avengers unfortunately, not a book I follow. Really up for Thor 3 though, both Thor and Strange movies should get more eyes on Aaron and what's he up to right now. I love that he can take high profile characters, tell very personal stories and keep the books fairly self contained to boot.

Hagi, his own stuff is really cool. When you read a bit about Aaron as a guy, his family backgorund and heritage, you realise why he has so much to say, and it reaally comes through in his work. The Other Side is a really cool book, Scalped, wow. Great great series and some really nice HCs out there now, literally a classic run. At this point I'd have to debate with myself if it's in my top 5 runs, but it's really high up there. I think Southern Bastards will outpace it though, I love that book, and Latour's art is just awesome.

And I haven't even got to read the goddamned yet! Every time I check the trade date it's pushed further away

 

[keiichi]

I don't hate Lemire but at this point he's proven nothing to me. I haven't read Sweet Tooth though. Just Plutona and the first 4 issues of Ex X-Men. The next Lemire book I try will probably be Black Hammer.

It wouldn't matter who writes OLM though. I'm character first when it comes to big 2 books and I've never liked Logan at any age. I've only ever read his books when crossovers have forced me to.

As for Spidey your son should be just fine. It's a very brisk read that seems to be aimed at kids/young teens.

've heard good things about Lemires Green Arrow run, really dig Descender, and Bloodshot reborn has been enjoyable ... haven't read any of his marvel books though, isn't he the "you've got a real hawk eye" guy?

 

[tim1138]

I heard a rumor..

Rumor is the best character in Umbrella Academy

 

[Hagi]

Yea, I'm totally on board with you guys in regards to Thor. Not only is Aaron straight up a fantastic writer and obviously well suited to the character, he's really shown how flexible the concept is, what it is to be *Thor*, what it is to be human, to step in to one and out of the other, for both the original and obviously FemThor. Great stuff. I can't speak to Uncanny avengers unfortunately, not a book I follow. Really up for Thor 3 though, both Thor and Strange movies should get more eyes on Aaron and what's he up to right now. I love that he can take high profile characters, tell very personal stories and keep the books fairly self contained to boot.

Hagi, his own stuff is really cool. When you read a bit about Aaron as a guy, his family backgorund and heritage, you realise why he has so much to say, and it reaally comes through in his work. The Other Side is a really cool book, Scalped, wow. Great great series and some really nice HCs out there now, literally a classic run. At this point I'd have to debate with myself if it's in my top 5 runs, but it's really high up there. I think Southern Bastards will outpace it though, I love that book, and Latour's art is just awesome.

And I haven't even got to read the goddamned yet! Every time I check the trade date it's pushed further away

I really like how he writes characters like Thor and Wolverine, he takes special care to delve into things you think probably shouldn't work (Wolverine running a school) but they invariably do. He also has a great emotional range with characters which you can see during Godbomb in how he effortlessly handles the distinct personalities of the three Thors. They all seem different but yet you can tell they are the same character plucked from different periods of his life. I love it.

When I get some more expendable cash and have less of a backlog I'll look into his creator owned work. The Goddamned seems really cool.

 

[BKatastrophe]

've heard good things about Lemires Green Arrow run, really dig Descender, and Bloodshot reborn has been enjoyable ... haven't read any of his marvel books though, isn't he the "you've got a real hawk eye" guy?

Yes he is. His GA and OML runs are great. Him and Sorrentino da gawds

Rumor is the best character in Umbrella Academy

FALSE

 

[Donniewahlberg]

Rumor is the best character in Umbrella Academy

She's so great. I'm offended that when I google'd, I couldn't get a panel of her saying it, c'mon internet, up your game. Just fucking ugh, I reread the first two issues before dinner and it's all so good. The storytelling with the art is incredible. So much going on, and literally no exposition, the art carries it all the way and makes it work, so good.

I really like how he writes characters like Thor and Wolverine, he takes special care to delve into things you think probably shouldn't work (Wolverine running a school) but they invariably do. He also has a great emotional range with characters which you can see during Godbomb in how he effortlessly handles the distinct personalities of the three Thors. They all seem different but yet you can tell they are the same character plucked from different periods of his life. I love it.

When I get some more expendable cash and have less of a backlog I'll look into his creator owned work. The Goddamned seems really cool.

Yea, definitely, I can get on board with all that, honestly. Whereas a Jeff Lemire who I really respect, one of my favourite writers and this is no diss, but I think he has as many misses as hits work for hire. I think he finds the voice of some characters, and falls a little flat with others. Aaron though, I honestly think that guy can step into the shoes of a character, nail it AND make it his own, expand it naturally. I see he is writing a book ,I'm buying it, no doubts, all his work is up there. (Except Star Wars. I just don't have the emoney for another full line of comics. Guess I lied)

FALSE

hahaha."It took me a few days to figure out I was the only boy alive. But once I did - I was ecstatic."

 

[LordOfLore]

BC rumors about the twice-monthly and monthly DC books.

 

[Owzers]

whole milk greek yogurt was a mistake, which is odd since if i drink milk i prefer whole milk.

You make for bad yogurt though!

Finished The Name of the Wind, book never told you the name, it's a scam, i'm going to call it wind still i guess.

I still don't like The Mighty Thor, read the first issue of the relaunch after SW on MU.

 

[Judderman]

I went a little crazy at the library the past 2 days (and then went and picked up Blue Beetle Rebirth & Deathstroke #1)...

People always say it, but the art in Kingdom Come is fucking gorgeous.

 

[tim1138]

Yes he is. His GA and OML runs are great. Him and Sorrentino da gawds

FALSE

We all make mistakes from time to time BK, it's ok to admit you're wrong here. I heard a rumor that no one will judge you.

She's so great. I'm offended that when I google'd, I couldn't get a panel of her saying it, c'mon internet, up your game. Just fucking ugh, I reread the first two issues before dinner and it's all so good. The storytelling with the art is incredible. So much going on, and literally no exposition, the art carries it all the way and makes it work, so good.

I looked for the "I heard a rumor Mr President..." panel from Dallas and came up empty as well. Stupid internet.

 

[shingi70]

How good is Deathstroke?

Also buying some Sejic work next week.

 

[BrightLightLava]

I went a little crazy at the library the past 2 days (and then went and picked up Blue Beetle Rebirth & Deathstroke #1)...

People always say it, but the art in Kingdom Come is fucking gorgeous.

That's a well stocked library.