What comics are you reading now?

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:30:53 am

Chiclo wrote:
xodacia81 wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Elveen wrote:I wanted to re-read something good so I decided to re-read LoEG vol 1. I'm 1 chapter in and it is a great as I remember.
Just finished vol 1, now moving on to vol #2.

IMO, LoEG is Excellent!
Ok, what IS LoEG?
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Ahh, yes. Now I feel very stupid. Why? That is one of my favorite series.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:51:23 am

Elveen wrote:
Elveen wrote:I wanted to re-read something good so I decided to re-read LoEG vol 1. I'm 1 chapter in and it is a great as I remember.
Just finished vol 1, now moving on to vol #2.

IMO, LoEG is Excellent!

so I decided to also re-read LoEG vol 2.

I made a good decision.

Jersen · Post by **Jersen** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:26:38 am

I'm still working my way through Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 2, reading an issue or maybe 2 most nights before I go to sleep. At the same time, I'm spending alot of my chill time at home reading Modernism: The Lure of Heresy by Peter Gay. As an undergraduate, I was also more fascinated with the modern era than any other period in literature, and this book really examines the social context and reactions to modernism in all the artistic media from mid-1800s through the 1960s. Gay takes an in-depth look at each medium individually (painting/sculpture, prose/poetry, architecture, drama, and film) using a handful of each medium's top practitioners to examine the attitudes, stances, methods, and purposes of modernism.

Fascinating book and highly recommended if you're a lit buff.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:08:34 pm

Jersen wrote:I'm still working my way through Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 2, reading an issue or maybe 2 most nights before I go to sleep. At the same time, I'm spending alot of my chill time at home reading Modernism: The Lure of Heresy by Peter Gay. As an undergraduate, I was also more fascinated with the modern era than any other period in literature, and this book really examines the social context and reactions to modernism in all the artistic media from mid-1800s through the 1960s. Gay takes an in-depth look at each medium individually (painting/sculpture, prose/poetry, architecture, drama, and film) using a handful of each medium's top practitioners to examine the attitudes, stances, methods, and purposes of modernism.

Fascinating book and highly recommended if you're a lit buff.

Have you ever read Promethea by Alan Moore?

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:31:43 pm

Just read through Hickman's run on Fantastic Four - this guy is bursting with great ideas for the book. I'm really digging it!

I've also been reading through the complete series of Ren & Stimpy - Dan Slott (the writer) nails the voices of each character perfectly! It's like reading unreleased episodes - I'm really enjoying them.

dave · Post by **dave** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:22:25 pm

It's amazing that so many of us are re-reading Bloodshot.

OmenSpirits.com · Post by **OmenSpirits.com** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:49:57 pm

"The writer) nails your mom looks like Bloodshot. "

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:57:48 pm

Sandman vol 4 - I liked the first part of this where it was about his family and the key to hell. Then, it got a bit floofy, but later got back to the key to hell story with some floof mixed in.

I'm still pushing on, knowing this series is a one-time read for me.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:04:07 pm

400yrs wrote:Sandman vol 4 - I liked the first part of this where it was about his family and the key to hell. Then, it got a bit floofy, but later got back to the key to hell story with some floof mixed in.

I'm still pushing on, knowing this series is a one-time read for me.

I liked Season of Mists, especially the Asgard stuff and the treatment of Lucifer. Volume 5 is another very good one, and volume 6 is yet another collection of one-shot stories. Great series, but not for everyone.

Cyberstrike · Post by **Cyberstrike** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:20:13 am

Elveen wrote:
Jersen wrote:I'm still working my way through Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 2, reading an issue or maybe 2 most nights before I go to sleep. At the same time, I'm spending alot of my chill time at home reading Modernism: The Lure of Heresy by Peter Gay. As an undergraduate, I was also more fascinated with the modern era than any other period in literature, and this book really examines the social context and reactions to modernism in all the artistic media from mid-1800s through the 1960s. Gay takes an in-depth look at each medium individually (painting/sculpture, prose/poetry, architecture, drama, and film) using a handful of each medium's top practitioners to examine the attitudes, stances, methods, and purposes of modernism.

Fascinating book and highly recommended if you're a lit buff.
Have you ever read Promethea by Alan Moore?

Ever read Lost Girls?

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:12:32 pm

Cyberstrike wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Jersen wrote:I'm still working my way through Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 2, reading an issue or maybe 2 most nights before I go to sleep. At the same time, I'm spending alot of my chill time at home reading Modernism: The Lure of Heresy by Peter Gay. As an undergraduate, I was also more fascinated with the modern era than any other period in literature, and this book really examines the social context and reactions to modernism in all the artistic media from mid-1800s through the 1960s. Gay takes an in-depth look at each medium individually (painting/sculpture, prose/poetry, architecture, drama, and film) using a handful of each medium's top practitioners to examine the attitudes, stances, methods, and purposes of modernism.

Fascinating book and highly recommended if you're a lit buff.
Have you ever read Promethea by Alan Moore?
Ever read Lost Girls?

I have not read Lost Girls. I've heard it is a bit soft core. True?

Jersen · Post by **Jersen** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:55:55 pm

Elveen wrote:
Cyberstrike wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Jersen wrote:I'm still working my way through Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 2, reading an issue or maybe 2 most nights before I go to sleep. At the same time, I'm spending alot of my chill time at home reading Modernism: The Lure of Heresy by Peter Gay. As an undergraduate, I was also more fascinated with the modern era than any other period in literature, and this book really examines the social context and reactions to modernism in all the artistic media from mid-1800s through the 1960s. Gay takes an in-depth look at each medium individually (painting/sculpture, prose/poetry, architecture, drama, and film) using a handful of each medium's top practitioners to examine the attitudes, stances, methods, and purposes of modernism.

Fascinating book and highly recommended if you're a lit buff.
Have you ever read Promethea by Alan Moore?
Ever read Lost Girls?
I have not read Lost Girls. I've heard it is a bit soft core. True?

Never read either one, though I did come across a Promethea torrent a little while back. I've heard several good things about it.

Phantom.. · Post by **Phantom..** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:28:30 pm

Just finished Skrull killing crew ~ the newer one.
Now reeading Tailgunner JO.

Really liked Skrull killing crew, off to buy the first series (morrision?)
Very funny. Reminds me of body bags.

Tailgunner Jo ~ weird.

OmenSpirits.com · Post by **OmenSpirits.com** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:46:27 pm

Just finished Thor vs. Seth the Serpent God TPB.

Incredible adventure story!

vikingspawn · Post by **vikingspawn** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:39:58 pm

Dark Dominion #0 - I like the smell of these plastic card pages from the binder as I read this classic story. *sniff-sniff-snort*

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:51:09 pm

scrach and plasm

Billy Walker · Post by **Billy Walker** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:22:44 pm

I know someone has already mentioned it somewhere but Locke and Key is one of the best series I have read in years. Just wanted to give it a bump. Joe Hill has a website at www.JoeHillFiction.com. Every so often he'll do a signing to support a local bookstore or two. I've had good experiences with two of the stores. He'll usually sign a couple of issues/books and personalize one for the buyer with your name and a doodle.

Great reads. I think they'll look spectacular in digital form. Well worth the money. Seems to appreciate his fans. What more could you ask?

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:25:20 pm

Invincible 78 - The Viltrumite War is over and we get back to what I love about this book. Drama. Kirkman's best book is still firing on all cylinders.

Intrepids 1 - This one has an Umbrella Academy type of vibe in that 4 kids are brought together by one guy who is not their father to fight mad scientists. But it's not quite as far out there which is what turned me off to Umbrella Academy.
I enjoyed the clean art and the characters. The writer wrote a pretty touching page in the back about what this story means to him. Added to my monthly pull.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:29:04 pm

Reading LoEG Black Dossier.

I am really enjoying LoEG. Some of the extra "stuff" is really enjoyable and some not as much, but overall, just a notch below excellent.

I just feel like it is more than just a comic book, it feels and reads like literature.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:52:48 pm

Elveen wrote:Reading LoEG Black Dossier.

I am really enjoying LoEG. Some of the extra "stuff" is really enjoyable and some not as much, but overall, just a notch below excellent.

I just feel like it is more than just a comic book, it feels and reads like literature.

Isn't Black Dossier the one with "the scene" between Hyde and the Invisible Man?

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:16:16 pm

xodacia81 wrote:
Elveen wrote:Reading LoEG Black Dossier.

I am really enjoying LoEG. Some of the extra "stuff" is really enjoyable and some not as much, but overall, just a notch below excellent.

I just feel like it is more than just a comic book, it feels and reads like literature.
Isn't Black Dossier the one with "the scene" between Hyde and the Invisible Man?

No, that is LoEG vol 2. Luckily he is invisible.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:27:27 pm

Sandman Vol 5 - I read through more than half of this and then started skimming. I like this book better when dream is in it. The one is all about Barbie.

I'm done with Sandman. I'm not saying it's bad. It's not my thing. It's much too fantasy for me and that's a genre I can't stand. I'm certain there are some fantastic stories I'll be missing, but I just can't stand to read through anything like vol 5 again.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:43:34 am

400yrs wrote:Sandman Vol 5 - I read through more than half of this and then started skimming. I like this book better when dream is in it. The one is all about Barbie.

I'm done with Sandman. I'm not saying it's bad. It's not my thing. It's much too fantasy for me and that's a genre I can't stand. I'm certain there are some fantastic stories I'll be missing, but I just can't stand to read through anything like vol 5 again.

Volume 5 is the only really Morpheus-lite volume in the series. Sadly, you're missing out on the story about his family, and I mean his "wife" and his son. But, if it isn't your cuppa, then no big deal. Me, I loved it. I would not say it is perfect, but on balance, because of the highly literate and mythological nature of the thing, it's probably my # 1 series. I would suggest 100 Bullets or Preacher as something you might enjoy, although Preacher is a bit outlandish for some people's tastes.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:45:16 am

Morning Glories TPB vol 1. I read this all in one sitting. It reads much better as a trade than singles.

dave · Post by **dave** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:50:01 am

Honestly, I'm a bit surprised that you like it. The "formula" seems very repetitive to me. Maybe as a Trade I would feel different, though.