SpiderJerusalem
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Someone likes SiP a lot.
How old are the busts? I haven't seen anything like that so I'm guessing oooooooold.
Says 2000 and 2001 on them lol
Ah that tub..I used to want that really bad and missed it
Someone likes SiP a lot.
How old are the busts? I haven't seen anything like that so I'm guessing oooooooold.
Whoa! I haven't read these in years, but this is one of my favorite series of all time. Good choice, GAF!
Hmm. Seems that quite a few people are falling behind a bit. A lot less posts today than previous days. Would you guys like to take an extra day off? Tomorrow's already a day off because of new comics, but we could count today as a day off too if you guys would like. I don't want anyone to feel rushed or feel like reading is a chore. Just let me know.
Oh, and also, there was a transition between issues that really wasn't clear this time, and although I did guess where the issues ended correctly, if anyone ever wants to be sure about the beginning/ending of issues, you can always preview the issues on Comixology and see the first pages of them.
But anyways:
Vol 2, #10-12
These issues just flew by. Even more so than usual.
But wow. Every single time I'm shocked at how much stuff is jam-packed into each issue. So much happened in the last three issues that I don't even know where to start talking about it. Honestly, I think I'm gonna wait for a nice recap post by gketter or someone and just piggyback off of that. Haha
One thing off the top of my head though, issue 12 was a total trip. Really interesting writing by Moore.
Hey guys just wanted to let you know that I'm hot to trot.
I have a ton of catching up to do, but holy fuck is this book gorgeous.
Edit:
#1-3 Really blew my mind. The set up and execution of the plot was perfect. The way they wrapped the story up, and Francine dropping that sex bomb on Freddie made my mouth drop. That was soogood.gif
Well taking a break for Christmas wouldn't be a bad idea. That throws a wrench into people's schedule some. Off to go reading!
Katchoo & Francine are back from a two week hawaii trip and seem as close as ever. Very close!
But enough about Freddie and his nonsense, this is about the Francine for the first time actually considering and seeing Katchoo as a possible girlfriend. The flirtation through the issues was non-stop. But its really when she receives external validation from an acquaintance that not only them being a couple would not be a big deal, but was happy for it, was the first time Francine really thinks about it. Which honestly makes sense for her, given that she is so insecure having external encouragement probably would have to happen for her to at least look into it. Well things do start to get pretty serious until David "third wheel specialist" shows up to throw a wrench into everything.
What a powerful sequence between Katchoo and David. Prior to this we had another of Katchoo's heart breaking looks when she got off the phone with David. So when they meet, with David in the rain this becomes an interesting showdown. And David pulls out his sincerity card and "i will never leave" moves to dig in and weather the storm...and punches. Oh and art of Katchoo in her underwear in the rain brawling was quite good
In other parts of the issues we get more backstory of how Katchoo and David first meet. Its another fun fake out since everyone (and Katchoo) thinks it means the meeting at the art gallery but its actually a time when Katchoo was at her worst. And even then good 'ol David was smitten with a very drunk call girl that worked for her sister and just humiliated and stole money from a senator. Hey if he's digging her at her lowest point then i think it shows not only why He'd jump at the chance (even having to lie about why he was there) when Darcy asks him to go.
Hey guys just wanted to let you know that I'm hot to trot.
I have a ton of catching up to do, but holy fuck is this book gorgeous.
Edit:
#1-3 Really blew my mind. The set up and execution of the plot was perfect. The way they wrapped the story up, and Francine dropping that sex bomb on Freddie made my mouth drop. That was soogood.gif
I really believe that the art being in black and white makes it look so good.
Wait, so Katchoo and Francine had just come back from their Hawaii trip at the beginning of #10? That's what I thought at first, but then I thought they must've just come back from the hospital. It wasn't too clear to me.
Well Freddie called 40+ times, Francine left the heat on full, and there was a note from the landlord evicting. All things that indicate they've been out of the house for a long time and its not like Francine would move into the hospital 24/7
Oh and now that we got the reveal about David's connection to Darcy have you noticed the sort of spoiler with this image on your omnibus? I thought it was clever how they matched up Darcy and David like that. Of course I couldn't mention it until now.
I'm all caught up to Vol2 #12. It's almost midnight on Christmas Eve here, and my kids will wake me in about 5 hours, so no time for expansive thoughts, but I'm really enjoying it still. I have thoughts on Freddie, so I'll save them for later
Should we maybe cut the issue reading back to two issues a day?
What point should we be at right now? I read up to Vol 2, Issue 12.
I may have read up to the end of the first story arc, which is just over halfway through book one.
P.S. It was amazing.
Should we maybe cut the issue reading back to two issues a day?
I vote we stick with 3. The issues are quick reads and I want to keep the momentum going. I'm doing my best not to binge read the series in a day or two!
I really wish these books had page numbers. It would make it much easier to tell where I am in relation to everyone else.
Freddie is still a prick. Can someone explain to me what was going on in the friends house with the wife flashing him.
She wasn't his wife, but they have a "no secrets" policy, and Freddie mentioned something about her boyfriend that she didn't know. So she flashed Freddie to get even.
I vote we stick with 3. The issues are quick reads and I want to keep the momentum going. I'm doing my best not to binge read the series in a day or two!
No idea where I am. Omnibus does a terrible job telling you where you are. I think I am around the same point as you guys.
Also do we know who the person is who was watching Katchoo's taxi leaving the hospital? Are we supposed to know?
Do you remember what the thing was that Freddie mentioned?
Also do we know who the person is who was watching Katchoo's taxi leaving the hospital? Are we supposed to know?
Yeah, I'm good with that too. Two issues a day would obviously be a little easier (though three hasn't been much trouble at all) but going through this 2200 page monster at two issues a day... We'd be at this for months. Haha
Remember if you get totally lost you can check out the first page of every issue on Comixology. That should help you get your bearings.
That was Bambi or Tambi. I can't recall which. Basically the thug working for Mrs. Parker. One was killed in that shootout, but she had a twin sister.
Because of course she has an equally evil twin. She had a long pony tail. I assumed if was the bodyguard.
I've basically given up reading along. 3 issues a day is too much for me. I have a ton of shit to do and I work Friday nights so it's really difficult to catch up.
Pfffft. Friday nights + weekends are days I would never work. And I would never take a job that required it.
I get paid $200 for one hour of "work."
Wouldn't trade this shit for the world lol. Weird ass times come with entertainment.
Are you a prostitute?
Lol no, more like a drug dealer and I'm pushing Taylor Swift.
Lol no, more like a drug dealer and I'm pushing Taylor Swift.
"FRANCINE! Fuck a bunch of scarves! GO!"
New best line.
Almost done with the third issue from yesterday (which I believe is vol 3, #1), and then I just have today's issues and I'm caught up.
Maybe I didnt read deep enough but I passed off the time jump as a nightmare dream sequence =x. Dat Jim Lee art though.
It was even easier to read through six issues in one morning than I'd anticipated. In fact, when I checked to make sure I was getting the issue breaks correct, I realized I had read all six when I thought I still had one to go.
So yeah, all caught up!
Yeah, that's how I interpreted that as well. Of course gketter would know better than us since he's read it before, but especially with the previous use of dream sequences, I assumed it was just another dream.
eh i forget a lot of things about this story and some of the later stuff is kind of murky for me (for a couple reasons) so i could be wrong. But the transition of Francine's face, and hair in the wind back to when they were young felt more like a reflecting back to the past as she looks on to Katchoo at the gazebo, and not a "wake up from a crazy dream" that they always show when he does that move.
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Meanwhile did anyone have an idea Chuck's crazy girlfriend worked at that ad agency? I totally missed that plot point and good lord is she insane. Francine has had to endure some cruel things, but i thought that whole sequence with her at the sales pitch and lunch might be the worst. Oh and did you notice the flower tattoo and location? Hm....
eh i forget a lot of things about this story and some of the later stuff is kind of murky for me (for a couple reasons) so i could be wrong. But the transition of Francine's face, and hair in the wind back to when they were young felt more like a reflecting back to the past as she looks on to Katchoo at the gazebo, and not a "wake up from a crazy dream" that they always show when he does that move.
Everytime Katchoo or Francine wakes up from a dream/nightmare it is made really clear. This was a flash forward. Imo.
Glad you're digging it Cheska! Great higlights and yes Jim lee was helping some in the image dream. In the digital TPB they included a number of variant covers and he and Terry Moore did one. And again during that dream sequence the "image" drawings were in color.My god, this series is just so incredible. I'm seriously so glued to the characters, and I feel like there's at least one scene in each issue that hits me right in the gut.
-Loved that scene in the airplane with Katchoo and David talking about posing for the painting. Extra laughs for the girl in the back kicking the chair LOL.
-Freddie's obsession with baby powder kind of made him even more of a creeper. And what the hell was up with that ceremony?
-Annual bustybra convention? HA! Terry Moore must be a boob man.
-Those sexual innuendos while David was looking for the hotel key card, loved them!
-Purple Phantasm issue was drawn by Jim Lee right? I have to admit, it was nice seeing the girls get some love by other famed creators.
-I got extra teary at the part where Francine is walking towards the gazebo and reminiscing.
-Phoebe in leather! LOL. We went from a pervy neighbor to a dominatrix. This comic is definitely aimed towards Messi
-The plot deepens: Chuck's gf is one of Darcy's old call girls. DAMN! So do we think she's spying on our favorite duo? Or is she planning some sort of threesome with Francine? They seemed to make it a point to bring up the "not boring" part.
-Legitimately felt sad about that David fight. There's obviously so much buried there. Also, is it just me or does David actually look older in his flashbacks? I think the short hair and glasses makes him look like a kid..