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Alucard

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Where's the love for Daredevil #12? Are there only two or three of us reading the title?

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Satch

Banned
Spike Spiegel said:
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Would make the ultimate WW movie.
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:lol

i think it'd actually be kinda neat if she were a waitress at El Fenix or Razzoos or Red Lobster or Hooters instead of a politician or whatever she's doing right now

she'd get mad tips
 
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TheKaeptain

Banned
Jedeye Sniv said:
Ehhh, if you're not a longtime fan I wouldn't bother with any of the tie in books. It seems they're fun if you're already reading but completely non essential. I'm reading Nightwing but it's not particularly good in any dept. It's a solid 3/5, but not something I would recommend to anyone. The goodies are all in Batman. If you've not been reading it, start at #1 and work forward - the Court of the Owls is all spinning naturally from the story therein.
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I'm a Bats fan. Just been busy this semester.
 
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Dan

No longer boycotting the Wolfenstein franchise
Sweet Tooth will end at issue #40.

When I started working on Sweet Tooth three years ago I thought I’d be lucky if the series made it ten issues. I never dreamed I’d be able to tell the kind of sprawling, 40-issue epic that it ended up becoming. In many ways Sweet Tooth’s likelihood of survival in the competitive comics market was about as great as Gus’ likelihood of survival in the post-apocalyptic world he inhabits. After all, who would have bet on a weird little book about a boy with antlers ever surviving in a market flooded with blockbuster cape and tight titles? But somehow it did. Because of my incredibly loyal fans and the a lot of hard work from collaborators like Matt Kindt, Nate Powell, Emi Lenox and, of course, my closest and most valued teammate, the great Jose Villarrubia, Sweet Tooth survived.

So why end it now? I want to make one thing really clear…Sweet Tooth is not being cancelled. The decision to end it at #40 is entirely my choice. Truth is, I always knew what the ending of Sweet Tooth would be. It was one of the first ideas I came up with when writing the pitch for the book. The beginning and the end of this story were always pretty much written in stone, it was the middle bit that was fluid, and grew and changed as I went along. So, for me it’s incredibly gratifying to finally get to the end of the journey with Gus and Jepperd. Everything I’ve done with the series so far, everything I’ve built month after month, has all been about this, the final story.

I suppose I could have stretched it out a bit longer. I could have had a few more obstacles pop up along the way to Alaska to lengthen the journey (and the series), but it just felt like it was time. Gus wanted to get to Alaska now…and who am I to argue? I’ll miss my little antlered friend. But I owe it to him to finish his story properly. To “leave it all on the ice” as they like to say up here in Canada. And that means not prolonging the series just because I can.

But don’t give up on me. I really feel the best is still to come. The final arc, THE WILD KINGDOM, will be full of everything you’ve loved about Sweet Tooth as well as many new surprises, new characters and new revelations. And it all builds to one final double sized, fully painted final issue with #40 this December.
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I'm at least glad that Lemire gets to end the series on his own terms. I hope he's got some more original projects in the works after this ends.
 
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Owzers

Member
I read the first Sweet Tooth trade and liked it, but not enough to continue buying them right away. I'd be more likely to get a 4 OHC set...but the chances of that are slim.
 
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Rafa=FedKilla

Banned
Local library brahs or interlibrary loan request system. How I read all of Invincible, Savage Dragon and Witchblade, while I'm not out there making EXTREME comics.
 
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LiQuid!

I proudly and openly admit to wishing death upon the mothers of people I don't like
Alucard said:
Where's the love for Daredevil #12? Are there only two or three of us reading the title?

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I'm with you bro, just very backed up on comic reading. That's in the "saving the best for last" section of the pile. I still haven't even read the god damned latest issue of Animal Man. Just typing that makes it more real and makes me feel like a shitty person...
 
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Owzers

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I got caught up on Morning Glories, i'm a bit soured. It feels like Spencer got six issues into the series and then went crazy. After the first arc came five or six issues each dedicated to a main student's history. Then, while i try to remember what i read in the first six issues when it was drastically more interesting than backstory, no realllllllllll plot point was taken to any higher level. Basically the book keeps going without any of the payoffs along the way. And now after reading issues 16 and 17, this book has no engaging direction.

I still kind of like it though...it's not without its charm and i like the art, i just wish it told more of a story than just tangents. I complain a lot about things but rarely do i feel a book is worth taking a chance on even if you won't like it. Give it a try, the first tpb is cheap and there is also a deluxe hardcover collecting the first twelve issues.

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erlim

yes, that talented of a member
I have a question that hopefully GAF comic-age can answer. I buy comics exclusively in trade collections, and I'm wondering where's the best place to buy? I usually buy them off amazon.com because that seems to be the cheapest, and amazon prime gets the comics out very fast. More often than not, I get comics with huge creases and folds, remainder marks (black sharpie across the top of the pages), and other physical problems. Comic stores are usually a lot more expensive. What do you all do?
 
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NawidA

Banned
erlim said:
I have a question that hopefully GAF comic-age can answer. I buy comics exclusively in trade collections, and I'm wondering where's the best place to buy? I usually buy them off amazon.com because that seems to be the cheapest, and amazon prime gets the comics out very fast. More often than not, I get comics with huge creases and folds, remainder marks (black sharpie across the top of the pages), and other physical problems. Comic stores are usually a lot more expensive. What do you all do?
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I have the same problem with Amazon. Use InStockTrades. Often better prices too. Their free shipping is $50 and up but otherwise a $4 flat rate.
 
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Dan

No longer boycotting the Wolfenstein franchise
erlim said:
I have a question that hopefully GAF comic-age can answer. I buy comics exclusively in trade collections, and I'm wondering where's the best place to buy? I usually buy them off amazon.com because that seems to be the cheapest, and amazon prime gets the comics out very fast. More often than not, I get comics with huge creases and folds, remainder marks (black sharpie across the top of the pages), and other physical problems. Comic stores are usually a lot more expensive. What do you all do?
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Do you buy them new from Amazon? Or used and/or from third parties?

I get my comics almost exclusively from Amazon, probably around 80 books a year, and don't really have problems. Occasional roughed up corners from shipping, but that's about it.

Midtown Comics is solid too. They'll do free shipping within the US on orders over $75.
 
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parrotbeak

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erlim said:
I have a question that hopefully GAF comic-age can answer. I buy comics exclusively in trade collections, and I'm wondering where's the best place to buy? I usually buy them off amazon.com because that seems to be the cheapest, and amazon prime gets the comics out very fast. More often than not, I get comics with huge creases and folds, remainder marks (black sharpie across the top of the pages), and other physical problems. Comic stores are usually a lot more expensive. What do you all do?
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I've ordered from cheapgraphicnovels.com and was satisfied. It took a while for the package to ship, but once it did, it came fast and well packaged. Shipping comes out alright if you order a lot, and probably works out cheaper than amazon. I ordered around $80 worth. It came wrapped in plastic with a piece of cardboard to keep it all from bending, although since it was like 7 books together, it wasn't likely to bend anyway.

On the other hand, I've only had trouble with amazon a couple of times, and only once did I send the book back. Slightly bent without creasing is ok with me, but one time the box was clearly too small and they just shoved it in.
 
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bernardobri

Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
erlim said:
I have a question that hopefully GAF comic-age can answer. I buy comics exclusively in trade collections, and I'm wondering where's the best place to buy? I usually buy them off amazon.com because that seems to be the cheapest, and amazon prime gets the comics out very fast. More often than not, I get comics with huge creases and folds, remainder marks (black sharpie across the top of the pages), and other physical problems. Comic stores are usually a lot more expensive. What do you all do?
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I'd recommend you MyComicshop.com. They rate their items' condition and also you can add plastic bag and stuff to your order, IIRC.
 
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erlim

yes, that talented of a member
Dan said:
Do you buy them new from Amazon? Or used and/or from third parties?

I get my comics almost exclusively from Amazon, probably around 80 books a year, and don't really have problems. Occasional roughed up corners from shipping, but that's about it.

Midtown Comics is solid too. They'll do free shipping within the US on orders over $75.
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I have bought the books from Amazon. I recently bought X-Men Second Coming, and got a comic with a huge black mark on top of the book, sent it in for an exchange and got one that was super bent and creased. So I'm going to try instocktrades.com. Thanks for all your advice guys.
 
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jon bones

hot hot hanuman-on-man action
sillymonkey321 said:
I got caught up on Morning Glories, i'm a bit soured. It feels like Spencer got six issues into the series and then went crazy. After the first arc came five or six issues each dedicated to a main student's history. Then, while i try to remember what i read in the first six issues when it was drastically more interesting than backstory, no realllllllllll plot point was taken to any higher level. Basically the book keeps going without any of the payoffs along the way. And now after reading issues 16 and 17, this book has no engaging direction.

I still kind of like it though...it's not without its charm and i like the art, i just wish it told more of a story than just tangents. I complain a lot about things but rarely do i feel a book is worth taking a chance on even if you won't like it. Give it a try, the first tpb is cheap and there is also a deluxe hardcover collecting the first twelve issues.

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i really, really enjoy Morning Glories but you are right in that the mysteries seem to sprawl out a bit. however, the authors have said they have the whole story pretty much written - it will be 100 issues all said and done. knowing that we're barely 20% of the way there, i feel comfortable with the amount of time they'll have to bring all this back together.

it's paced a bit like LOST - which may or may not be your thing. i don't think we're going to get any real payoffs until we're closer to 40/50% done - and i'm OK with that as long as the author knows what he's doing and where he's going.
 
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Spike Spiegel

Member
Dan said:
Do you buy them new from Amazon? Or used and/or from third parties?

I get my comics almost exclusively from Amazon, probably around 80 books a year, and don't really have problems. Occasional roughed up corners from shipping, but that's about it.

Midtown Comics is solid too. They'll do free shipping within the US on orders over $75.
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I'm thinking the latter, everything I order from Amazon has been in excellent condition except for the occasional corner damage. I have ordered a few out of print trades from third party sellers when it was the only option, but those have been in good condition as well.
 
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notworksafe

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jon bones

hot hot hanuman-on-man action
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krypt0nian

Banned
Well to be fair, his New Avengers tie in was the only issue of AvX worth reading so far.

Best part? One issue closer to the end, and the beginning of a new Avengers Era. :))))))


Once this happens, take my money, Marvel!
 
notworksafe

notworksafe

Member
Yeah, I agree that Bendis has pretty much done all that he can do with those teams. Still, I'm bummed out he's leaving. He doesn't seem to be popular in many circles but he writes interesting stories and his banter can always make me crack a smile.

Ah well. It'll be nice to see another take on the Avengers.
 
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krypt0nian

Banned
notworksafe said:
Yeah, I agree that Bendis has pretty much done all that he can do with those teams. Still, I'm bummed out he's leaving. He doesn't seem to be popular in many circles but he writes interesting stories and his banter can always make me crack a smile.

Ah well. It'll be nice to see another take on the Avengers.
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I'm actually hoping dong the cosmic thing will rev Bendis back up and get him wildly creative again. He did write my favorite Marvel run...well ever (Alias).
 
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Owzers

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jon bones said:
i really, really enjoy Morning Glories but you are right in that the mysteries seem to sprawl out a bit. however, the authors have said they have the whole story pretty much written - it will be 100 issues all said and done. knowing that we're barely 20% of the way there, i feel comfortable with the amount of time they'll have to bring all this back together.

it's paced a bit like LOST - which may or may not be your thing. i don't think we're going to get any real payoffs until we're closer to 40/50% done - and i'm OK with that as long as the author knows what he's doing and where he's going.
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I think most of my problem is that I don't think it reads well as a monthly book. One of those " this will make a great collection one day" books. It's the kind of book that i'd marathon through if given the chance. I'm going to try to restrain myself from reading it monthly and only read it in chunks of 3 issues.

Speaking of monthly books...Green Lantern #8 and Ult X-Men #10 were not fun monthly single issues for a different reason: Really light on content.

I did like Ultimates #9, though once i'd prefer to read all of Hickman's run collected instead of monthly, and i don't think he did a good job incorporating The People into the Ultimates, felt like gathering Ultimate Universe scraps since i didn't read Ultimate Hawkeye.
 
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ViewtifulJC

Banned
erlim said:
I have a question that hopefully GAF comic-age can answer. I buy comics exclusively in trade collections, and I'm wondering where's the best place to buy? I usually buy them off amazon.com because that seems to be the cheapest, and amazon prime gets the comics out very fast. More often than not, I get comics with huge creases and folds, remainder marks (black sharpie across the top of the pages), and other physical problems. Comic stores are usually a lot more expensive. What do you all do?
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If you're in the US buy from Tales of Wonder and Cheap Graphic Novels. They'll never treat your books like shit, which Amazon is want to do.
 
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LiQuid!

I proudly and openly admit to wishing death upon the mothers of people I don't like

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LiQuid!

I proudly and openly admit to wishing death upon the mothers of people I don't like
Is it just me or are the DC covers boring as SHIT this week? I'm just looking at them now after posting them and they're all the same variation on "Dude shooting towards the reader" and "Two people punching each other."

e: At least Scooby's playing football... Maybe I'll buy that instead of all the rest of that boring garbage.
 
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Garryk

Member
erlim said:
I have a question that hopefully GAF comic-age can answer. I buy comics exclusively in trade collections, and I'm wondering where's the best place to buy? I usually buy them off amazon.com because that seems to be the cheapest, and amazon prime gets the comics out very fast. More often than not, I get comics with huge creases and folds, remainder marks (black sharpie across the top of the pages), and other physical problems. Comic stores are usually a lot more expensive. What do you all do?
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I have had two bad experiences with Amazon and they were both the same thing. My copies of Y, TLM V1 and American Vampire V2 came unwrapped so they were kind of scuffed up from either shipping or storage in the warehouse.

I know that if you buy trades at the "bargain price" Amazon notes that they might be marked across the top or have a special sticker.
 
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BenjaminBirdie

Banned
krypt0nian said:
I'm actually hoping dong the cosmic thing will rev Bendis back up and get him wildly creative again. He did write my favorite Marvel run...well ever (Alias).
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He's got that Ultron thing post-AvX right? Before he leaves? I'd love to see a return to that style of the first Avengers storyline (when they relaunched the core title). That was amazingly insane.
 
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