The State of Comic Books. - Page 9

hamrlik · 07-12-2007, 08:03 PM

Seems alot of the ones I want to get are older so they dont have some of the issues at the local comic shop. Going to either order them or look into the trade paper backs if they are available.

In the meantime I picked up quite a few of available comics in the World War Hulk series. Was told that quite a few are coming out next week. Hate having to buy single issues of other comics for story continuity, but its probably good business for Marvel.

Enjoying them so far. This will probably lead to me getting the Planet Hulk series as well lol.

Even got me some bags/boards and a box to keep them in.

#6 of the Gunslinger comics was out. (Still need to read the rest. Read the first one and have just been putting the other off...will probably wait till 7 is out to finish it up.

There was a GI Joe comic that had a cool cover. Was all (as far as I know) of the GI Joes taking up both the front and back like a class picture.

Angerz · 07-12-2007, 10:28 PM

I highly recommend the Planet Hulk Trade. It's like 40 bucks for the hardcover, but it is over a year of books.

As far as cross overs, you can really get Incredible Hulk and then the World War Hulk and Frontlines and probably get like 90% of the story.

When I was picking up my books yesterday, I grabbed one called Faker that looked interesting. About someone who appears that only a few people remember. First book was kinda Meh, but I'll at least get the next to see where the story goes.

Also saw a new 30 Days of Night miniseries is starting in August called Red Snow with Ben Templesmith back as the artist. Takes place in 1941 with nazis and vampires. Makes me long for release City of Heroes.

hamrlik · 07-12-2007, 11:27 PM

cool...ill add the plane hulk hardcover to my list

I liked all the World War Hulk comics I bought except for The Irredeemable Ant Man. Maybe I just dont get the character (never even heard of him till now) but I cant believe that there is a comic based on this guy.

Most of the others in the series were all just showing the same thing from different view points.

World War Hulk: Gamma Corps could be good, and I'll probably end up getting them all (4 total) as they come out, but its looking kinda lame.

Read The Boys #7 and 8 and they were okay. Hoping for more from #9.

Danubus · 07-15-2007, 07:02 PM

Havent picked up a comic since the early 90s when it all went to hell. Marvel and DC had a lot of pure shit put out then and Valiant was really the only good books out. I use to also read Bone, Poison Elves, Strangers in Paradise and my Gaiman Sandman stuff.

Ive tried in recent years to read some of the marvel stuff, but its just been pure shat. Marvel only cares about money not about putting out good books and DC really hasnt done much better.

Bringing back the Valiant line would be great! I loved Solar, XO, and Eternal Warrior. Shame we dont see books with good stories coming back anymore. Although, Valiant were also caught up in doing the ignorant variant covers and silly crossovers. Unity was really good, though.

Drtyrm · 07-15-2007, 08:43 PM

Valiant was a great time for comics. Barry Windsor-Smith is a god amongst men. And Harbingers is what Heroes wishes it could be.

Arbuste · 07-16-2007, 05:50 AM

I got into Powers. It is great. Just finished V1. It really reminded me of the excellent Sam & Twitch comics. Regular cops in a world with super-heroes... Bendis actually worked on S&T for a while. Best thing out of the Spawn franchise.

Tabris · 07-16-2007, 07:59 AM

All you long time Valiant fans, be sure to pick up the Harbinger TPB when it comes out in August to show your support, hopefully we can get some more new material.

Valishar · 07-17-2007, 03:02 AM

You just know the artist was crying when the writer asked him to draw this.

"You want me to draw how many characters? Who do you think I am George Perez?"

hamrlik · 07-17-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valishar

You just know the artist was crying when the writer asked him to draw this.

"You want me to draw how many characters? Who do you think I am George Perez?"

"Oh...and when you finish that one up, we need one of Cobra for next issue."

Lord Thanos · 07-20-2007, 05:39 PM

World War Hulk storyline is getting better and better!

Angerz · 07-20-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Thanos

World War Hulk storyline is getting better and better!

Yeah I've really enjoyed WWH and the tie in books so far. Gamma Corps was a bit meh, but other than that, they've been really good.

EmiliaEQ · 07-25-2007, 11:53 AM

Marvel 2.0 is despite all its fuckups is becoming really interesting.

I am happy they decided to "deviate" from the usual shitty "redraw 1970s".

House of M was incredible.
Civil War had a lot of potential but ended up too disperssed.
Kill Cap (if it stays that way) is a really awesome move.
Decimation/Endangered Species are a nice idea for Xmen.

But i really really look foward to World War Hulk.

What they really need to do is to stop having 3 separate timelines for every series.
I like Crossovers & Elseworlds...

But having 4 different X-men, 3 Batman, 3 Superman (i know thats DC).
Is just bullshit. ONE world with ONE STORY.

It seems that this is what they are slowly doing..
Regrouping Hulk / Cap / Iron Man / Xmen in one "real world" and sticking with it.

As much as you may love X-men having Ultimate X-Men & Uncanny X-Men & X-Men is just bullshit.

ONE WORLD, ONE STORY.

Ishad · 07-25-2007, 12:46 PM

I fully expect WWH ending to be more disappointing than Civil War

Lord Thanos · 07-25-2007, 01:00 PM

I hope they don't fuck it up

For now am not going to expect something awesome so I don't end up disappointed

Am going to assume the ending is Sentry shows up, tells the Hulk
"OK Hulk that's it, stop it you're being silly" followed by them holding hands and walking away happily ever after into the sunset

See? am not setting myself up for disappointment!

Ishad · 07-25-2007, 01:07 PM

Edit: *double post*

07-12-2007, 10:28 PM	#122 (permalink)
Angerz Rock and Roll Gangster Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,178 +5 Internets	I highly recommend the Planet Hulk Trade. It's like 40 bucks for the hardcover, but it is over a year of books. As far as cross overs, you can really get Incredible Hulk and then the World War Hulk and Frontlines and probably get like 90% of the story. When I was picking up my books yesterday, I grabbed one called Faker that looked interesting. About someone who appears that only a few people remember. First book was kinda Meh, but I'll at least get the next to see where the story goes. Also saw a new 30 Days of Night miniseries is starting in August called Red Snow with Ben Templesmith back as the artist. Takes place in 1941 with nazis and vampires. Makes me long for release City of Heroes. Last edited by Angerz; 07-12-2007 at 10:31 PM..

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Lord Thanos Paisa y bien picado pa que vea! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West New York, NJ Posts: 791 -1 Internets	World War Hulk storyline is getting better and better! __________________

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07-15-2007, 07:02 PM	#124 (permalink)
Danubus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: IL Posts: 20 -2 Internets	Havent picked up a comic since the early 90s when it all went to hell. Marvel and DC had a lot of pure shit put out then and Valiant was really the only good books out. I use to also read Bone, Poison Elves, Strangers in Paradise and my Gaiman Sandman stuff. Ive tried in recent years to read some of the marvel stuff, but its just been pure shat. Marvel only cares about money not about putting out good books and DC really hasnt done much better. Bringing back the Valiant line would be great! I loved Solar, XO, and Eternal Warrior. Shame we dont see books with good stories coming back anymore. Although, Valiant were also caught up in doing the ignorant variant covers and silly crossovers. Unity was really good, though.

07-15-2007, 08:43 PM	#125 (permalink)
Drtyrm Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: The River Posts: 620 -1 Internets	Valiant was a great time for comics. Barry Windsor-Smith is a god amongst men. And Harbingers is what Heroes wishes it could be.

07-16-2007, 05:50 AM	#126 (permalink)
Arbuste Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 968	I got into Powers. It is great. Just finished V1. It really reminded me of the excellent Sam & Twitch comics. Regular cops in a world with super-heroes... Bendis actually worked on S&T for a while. Best thing out of the Spawn franchise.

07-16-2007, 07:59 AM	#127 (permalink)
Tabris Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,612 -21 Internets	All you long time Valiant fans, be sure to pick up the Harbinger TPB when it comes out in August to show your support, hopefully we can get some more new material.

07-17-2007, 03:02 AM	#128 (permalink)
Valishar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 259	You just know the artist was crying when the writer asked him to draw this. "You want me to draw how many characters? Who do you think I am George Perez?"

07-25-2007, 11:53 AM	#132 (permalink)
EmiliaEQ Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Paris 94 ! Posts: 725 -5 Internets	Marvel 2.0 is despite all its fuckups is becoming really interesting. I am happy they decided to "deviate" from the usual shitty "redraw 1970s". House of M was incredible. Civil War had a lot of potential but ended up too disperssed. Kill Cap (if it stays that way) is a really awesome move. Decimation/Endangered Species are a nice idea for Xmen. But i really really look foward to World War Hulk. What they really need to do is to stop having 3 separate timelines for every series. I like Crossovers & Elseworlds... But having 4 different X-men, 3 Batman, 3 Superman (i know thats DC). Is just bullshit. ONE world with ONE STORY. It seems that this is what they are slowly doing.. Regrouping Hulk / Cap / Iron Man / Xmen in one "real world" and sticking with it. As much as you may love X-men having Ultimate X-Men & Uncanny X-Men & X-Men is just bullshit. ONE WORLD, ONE STORY.

07-25-2007, 12:46 PM	#133 (permalink)
Ishad Fires of Heaven WoW Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 650 +10 Internets	I fully expect WWH ending to be more disappointing than Civil War

07-25-2007, 01:00 PM	#134 (permalink)
Lord Thanos Paisa y bien picado pa que vea! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West New York, NJ Posts: 791 -1 Internets	I hope they don't fuck it up For now am not going to expect something awesome so I don't end up disappointed Am going to assume the ending is Sentry shows up, tells the Hulk "OK Hulk that's it, stop it you're being silly" followed by them holding hands and walking away happily ever after into the sunset See? am not setting myself up for disappointment!

07-25-2007, 01:07 PM	#135 (permalink)
Ishad Fires of Heaven WoW Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 650 +10 Internets	Edit: double post