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[Spike Spiegel]

Bleeding Cool: James Asmus and Christos Gage speak out on rumors of looming 'Generation Hope' and 'Avengers Academy' cancellations

Short version: Asmus has been assured repeatedly that GenHope will continue through at least issue #17; beyond that, sales will determine. Gage warns fans of self-fulfilling prophecies when it comes to books on the cancellation bubble, and points to X-Factor as a series that's defied convention for years -- and implies Academy will follow its example. He also speculates that X-23's cancellation had less to do with sales and more to do with Marvel looking to take the character in a new direction.

 

[LuCkymoON]

Bleeding Cool: James Asmus and Christos Gage speak out on rumors of looming 'Generation Hope' and 'Avengers Academy' cancellations

Short version: Asmus has been assured repeatedly that GenHope will continue through at least issue #17; beyond that, sales will determine. Gage warns fans of self-fulfilling prophecies when it comes to books on the cancellation bubble, and points to X-Factor as a series that's defied convention for years -- and implies Academy will follow its example. He also speculates that X-23's cancellation had less to do with sales and more to do with Marvel looking to take the character in a new direction.

AA is great I hope it sticks around, currently on issue 15.

 

[Gummifaust]

Guys, which are your picks of the year (TPBs or one-shots)? I am looking to get something nice for christmas. At the moment I have only the second Chew collection on my list.

 

[SpiderJerusalem]

son of a bitch, it feels like New Mutants came out 3 times this month

I'm in for Avengers Academy for a little bit whenever X-23 shows up I guess

 

[ElNarez]

Guys, which are your picks of the year (TPBs or one-shots)? I am looking to get something nice for christmas. At the moment I have only the second Chew collection on my list.

Get Batman: The Black Mirror, coming in hardcover next week. It collects Scott Snyder's incredible run on Detective Comics, and it's really really good.

 

[Satch]

Comixology is having a half-off (99 cents!) sale on select Teen Titans comics for the duration of the weekend.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

No Team Titans no sale

 

[Jedeye Sniv]

Get Batman: The Black Mirror, coming in hardcover next week. It collects Scott Snyder's incredible run on Detective Comics, and it's really really good.

ha, I was about to post the same thing. Probably run of the year, had the best "Fuck yeah Batman!" moment of the year.

If you're feeling like splashing the cash you maybe might like to get the new Parker collection that's coming out, super oversized Darwyn Cooke goodness can't be bad. Daytripper by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon makes a great collection.

Everything else I can think of hasn't been traded yet, like Animal Man, Batman, Batwoman and Catwoman from the new 52. Next year these books will be the best things on the shelves though.

Edit: it's actually kind of telling that I threw out almost every new comic that I bought this year apart from a handful, been a pretty mediocre year until the new 52.

 

[suffah]

Guys, which are your picks of the year (TPBs or one-shots)? I am looking to get something nice for christmas. At the moment I have only the second Chew collection on my list.

Uncanny X-Force my good sir.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

Yeah, Uncanny X-Force is pretty much a shoe-in for anything "of the year" at this point.

 

[Teddman]

Btw, iPad owners, check out Operation Ajax, a new "motion graphic novel" that's getting a lot of buzz this week. It's free for two weeks in the App Store before it goes up to $7.99.

 

[Fusebox]

Thx for the heads-up Teddman! Downloading it now.

 

[suffah]

Also, dunno if anyone's in NYC, but Jim Hanley's Universe is doing a 30% off the entire store Tuesday and Black Friday.

 

[woodypop]

I just redeemed my first DC Comics digital comic code (damn these things are loooooong!). Is this right that I have to be logged into my Comixology account in order to read it? I can't read it offline?! What the hell, this sucks.

 

[Satch]

Yeah, you have to be logged in to access your library.

 

[VGChampion]

I regret not picking up all of Snyder's run. I was turned off after Detective Comics 873's ending and didn't start picking them up towards the end. I like the floppies more than the trade paperbacks but it's looking more and more like I'll just get the tpb over searching for the single issues to fill in my run.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

is the iPad the best tablet for comics? Thinking about getting one and reading comics on it would be a big part.

 

[Parallax]

is the iPad the best tablet for comics? Thinking about getting one and reading comics on it would be a big part.

heh heh heh. this should be fun.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

Has this argument already happened in this thread?

 

[woodypop]

Has this argument already happened in this thread?

Hmm... I missed it, too.

Yeah, I'm SORELY disappointed by having to be logged in/online in order to read the digital DC comics. So essentially I'm paying to be able to read them online, instead of actually having a digital copy. F'ing blows.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Hmm... I missed it, too.

Yeah, I'm SORELY disappointed by having to be logged in/online in order to read the digital DC comics. So essentially I'm paying to be able to read them online, instead of actually having a digital copy. F'ing blows.

I use comicxology so this isn't an issue for me. I have migrated to digital comics for several reasons and I have found the iPad a really good reader. It takes a bit of time to adjust but its a good reading device. I can't speak of how it compares to other digital reading devices.

 

[woodypop]

I use comicxology so this isn't an issue for me. I have migrated to digital comics for several reasons and I have found the iPad a really good reader. It takes a bit of time to adjust but its a good reading device. I can't speak of how it compares to other digital reading devices.

I don't understand. Doesn't DC comics use Comixology? Are you saying that Comixology does allow some sort of download/offline reading option?

 

[ReiGun]

Wait, Dark Wolverine is still going on? Da fuck?

And another one of Wolverine's kids bites the dust.

http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/11/marvel-bringing-daken-dark-wolverine-to-an-end/

I feel like I jinxed it. Sorry, Daken fans.

 

[notworksafe]

Sorry, Daken fans.

Don't worry. Those don't exist in real life.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

I don't understand. Doesn't DC comics use Comixology? Are you saying that Comixology does allow some sort of download/offline reading option?

well i download comics to my ipad, so I'm not sure how you're reading them, but i don't have to be online to read them. And the comics are tied to comixology so they can be migrated to multiple devices.

 

[woodypop]

well i download comics to my ipad, so I'm not sure how you're reading them, but i don't have to be online to read them. And the comics are tied to comixology so they can be migrated to multiple devices.

Ah, I've been reading them on my netbook. Just started today. Will download the app on my iPad and give that a shot. Hopefully it's more convenient.

 

[Teddman]

is the iPad the best tablet for comics? Thinking about getting one and reading comics on it would be a big part.

Tough call. Really it comes down to whether you prefer iOS or Android because it's close.

iPad Pros:
-Best single comic reader app in ComicGlass (imo)
-Widest selection of various comic apps: file readers, standalone graphic novel apps (like Meanwhile & Operation Ajax), and storefront apps like Comixology.
-Great screen quality.

Android Pros:
-Supports Flash so reading Marvel Digital Unlimited subscription is possible.
-Removable media on many tabs supports loading comics via SD card or USB.
-Screen aspect of 10.1" is closer to "native" comic book page aspect.
-Quality of screen varies per tab but can be as good as iPad.
-Possibly cheaper than iPad but make sure the screen is good.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Alright retro 80s Marvel fans, the Monday 99 cent sale is Secret War. This is one of the early Marvel events I know loosely from synopsis and cliff notes (ie symbiote suite) but is it worth a read? The premise does seem crazy fun.

 

[Teddman]

I've read two chapters and this Operation Ajax is fairly amazing. It's the best merging of cinema and comic I've ever seen, at least on the comic side of the fence.

So far I'm tempted to say this could go down as the landmark work of the motion graphic novel, if the art form ever catches on (and I hope it does).

If you have an iPad, download this book NOW while it's free!

 

[Fusebox]

I came to post the same thing! Ajax just sucked me right in, the subtle animation, the minimal sound effects. Goddamn, I want all comics to be like this!

 

[neojubei]

I came to post the same thing! Ajax just sucked me right in, the subtle animation, the minimal sound effects. Goddamn, I want all comics to be like this!

Hmmm now I am interested. I'll download it tonight

 

[Fusebox]

If you don't like it I'll refund you the purchase price.

 

[Jedeye Sniv]

If you don't like it I'll refund you the purchase price.

I didn't like it, I'll PM you my paypal details.

Spoiler

I may or may not have actually purchased this product...

EDIT: oh wait, it's free?? will downlaod then!

EDIT2: will learn how to spell too

 

[BlueScrote]

Don't worry. Those don't exist in real life.

I don't understand how he even got his own ongoing in the first place. At least x-23 has had some sort of character development into someone who is likable.

 

[krypt0nian]

I didn't like it, I'll PM you my paypal details.

Spoiler

I may or may not have actually purchased this product...

EDIT: oh wait, it's free?? will downlaod then!

EDIT2: will learn how to spell too

This whole post was a great way to start the morning.

 

[notworksafe]

I don't understand how he even got his own ongoing in the first place. At least x-23 has had some sort of character development into someone who is likable.

My guess is they figured something even tangentially related to Wolverine was worth trying to sell.

 

[ReiGun]

I don't understand how he even got his own ongoing in the first place. At least x-23 has had some sort of character development into someone who is likable.

Daken, like his "sister", was just riding Wolverine's coattails. It's like those kids that get into good schools cause their parents went there, or some shit.

 

[Viewt]

Alright retro 80s Marvel fans, the Monday 99 cent sale is Secret War. This is one of the early Marvel events I know loosely from synopsis and cliff notes (ie symbiote suite) but is it worth a read? The premise does seem crazy fun.

Eh, I don't think it's a must-read, to be honest with you. It's really overwrought, and a lot of the characterizations are really off-base, especially if you're used to the current status quo.

Also, this is the first Secret Wars, so there isn't even jheri-curl Beyonder to gawk at.

 

[Jedeye Sniv]

This whole post was a great way to start the morning.

ha! I aim to please

 

[Tizoc]

...I just realized I hadn't read this week's TF issue.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

...I just realized I hadn't read this week's TF issue.

Teen Fightin's?

 

[notworksafe]

Transformers?

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Teen Fightin's?

Now I want a team book called Teen Fightin's

 

[Satch]

DC COMICS


SUPERMAN & CO.

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BATMAN & CO.

AUG110245 BATGIRL TP VOL 03 THE LESSON $19.99
JUL110249 BATMAN THE BLACK MIRROR HC $29.99
SEP110125 BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT #3 $2.99
AUG110247 GOTHAM CITY SIRENS TP VOL 02 SONG OF THE SIRENS $17.99


AQUAMAN

SEP110100 AQUAMAN #3 $2.99


FLASH

SEP110173 DC COMICS PRESENTS LIFE STORY OF THE FLASH #1 $7.99
SEP110102 FLASH #3 $2.99


GREEN LANTERN & THE CORPS

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JUL110254 GREEN LANTERN OMNIBUS HC VOL 02 $75.00


TEAMS

SEP110159 BLACKHAWKS #3 $2.99
SEP110145 JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #3 $2.99
SEP110162 TEEN TITANS #3 $2.99


MISC.

SEP110161 ALL STAR WESTERN #3 $3.99
SEP110211 DIABLO #1 (OF 5) $2.99
SEP110220 DMZ #71 (MR) $2.99
SEP110107 FURY OF FIRESTORM THE NUCLEAR MEN #3 $2.99
SEP110219 HELLBLAZER #285 (MR) $2.99
SEP110149 I VAMPIRE #3 $2.99
JUL110292 PREACHER HC BOOK 05 (MR) $39.99
SEP110111 SAVAGE HAWKMAN #3 $2.99
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SEP110143 SHADE #2 (OF 12) $2.99
JUL110264 SHOWCASE PRESENTS GHOSTS TP VOL 01 $19.99
SEP110232 UNWRITTEN #31.5 (MR) $2.99
SEP110156 VOODOO #3 $2.99

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Can't wait for Bunkers debut in Teen Titans.

 

[SpiderJerusalem]

omgggg those Batgirl and Black Mirror collections destroys everything up there

 

[Shin Johnpv]

Good week for DC comics.

 

[Jedeye Sniv]

Good week for DC comics.

I was thinking the exact opposite, there's nothing at all that I want this week. Sucks.

Ah, Marvel picking up the slack though. Wolverine and the X Men! Also, does anyone know if Fantistic Four 600 is going to be day and date digital? I'd love to continue reading that book.

 

[Satch]

I was thinking the exact opposite, there's nothing at all that I want this week. Sucks.

Yeah, this week is the one that's usually my "Dead Week" for DC.

 

[BlueScrote]

Daken, like his "sister", was just riding Wolverine's coattails. It's like those kids that get into good schools cause their parents went there, or some shit.

Probably. X-23 needed a decent writer to get any sort of characterization. Daken is just a piece of shit at this point though.