Okay, so who's up for a poll?

[Lightning Strike]

What are your favorite comic book series right now?

What are your favorite Marvel characters?

What are your favorite DC characters?

What are your favorite Indy characters?

Who are your favorite writers?

Who are your favorite artists?

What are your favorite stories from last year?

[Lightning Strike]

What are your favorite comic book series right now?

Fables
Walking Dead
Invincible
Green Lantern
GLC
Daredevil
Thor
Iron Fist
GotG
Captain Britain & MI:13
X-Factor
Hellboy
BPRD
Umbrella Academy

What are your favorite Marvel characters?

Thor
Cap (Steve Rogers--the REAL Captain America)
Daredevil
Mister Fantastic
Invisible Woman
Jamie Madrox
Captain Britain
Meggan
Black Knight
Mimic (from the Exiles)
Sasquatch
Dr. Strange

Dr. Doom
Thanos
Count Nefaria
Bullseye
Kingpin
Super Skrull
Galactus
Uatu the Watcher

What are your favorite DC characters?

Flash I (Jay Garrick)
Flash III (Wally West)
Dark Flash (Walter West)
Hal Jordan
Martian Manhunter
Earth 2 Superman
The Legionnaires

Darkseid
Deathstroke
Fatal Five
Professor Zoom

What are your favorite Indy characters?

Hellboy
Boy Blue (from Fables)
Bigsby
Snow White

Who are your favorite writers?

PAD
Walt Simonson
Geoff Johns
Brubaker
Fraction
Bill Willingham

Who are your favorite artists?

Perez
Simonson
Paul Pelletier
Alan Davis
Jimmy Cheung
Coipel
Steve Epting
Mark Buckingham
Mark Bagley
Mike Mignola
Frank Quitely

What are your favorite stories from last year?

The Legion storyarc from Action Comics
any of the stories from my favorite comics listed above

[superman-prime]

All things GL

and the dead

[xodacia81]

Nothing from Marvel. Nothing truly "indy", either. Everything I've been reading of late has been DC-Wildstorm or DC-Vertigo. My fave titles are the Fables books and Ex-Machina. So, my fave writers would be Willingham (and Sturges, to a lesser degree) and Vaughn. I love the way Buckingham draws, but Tony Harris is doing AMAZING work with Ex Machina.

[superman-prime]

Ex has been strong through and through

[xodacia81]

Ex has been strong through and through

The owner of a local shop refuses to read EX, since he "hates" BKV's "politics". I told him he has no idea what he's missing. To me, Ex is nothing short of brilliant and entertaining. In fact, I'd say that BKV is among the top ten or writers I've seen in the HISTORY of this medium. I loved Y and thought that Pride of Baghdad was great. I have yet to read anything by him or Willingham-my picks for the best two regularly active writers-that I have not enjoyed.

[400yrs]

What are your favorite comic book series right now?

Invincible
The Walking Dead
Proof
Scalped
Astounding Wolf-Man
Dynamo 5
Four Eyes
Golly
Amazing Spider-man
Daredevil
Thor
Captain America
Immortal Iron Fist

What are your favorite Marvel characters?

Spidey
Daredevil
Kingpin
Hawkeye

What are your favorite DC characters?

The Joker
Flash
Dashiel Bad Horse (Vertigo)
Chief Red Crow (Vertigo)

What are your favorite Indy characters?

Invincible (Mark Grayson)
Allen the Alien
Rexplode
Atom Eve
John "Proof" Proofrock
Elvis
Scrap

Who are your favorite writers?

Robert Kirkman
Ed Brubaker
Joe Kelly

Who are your favorite artists?

Epting
Coipel
Lark
Ryan Ottley
Mahmud Asrar
Cinar

What are your favorite stories from last year?

The ending of the prison arc in The Walking Dead
Every issue of Scalped
Immortal Iron Fist - battle of the 7 weapons
ASM - Character Assassination

[slym2none]

Wow - questions I cannot honestly answer. My reading is now up to 2005-06 levels, and I think everyone here already knows House Of M sucked sweaty monkey taters.



-slym

[tarheelmarine]

Ex has been strong through and through

The owner of a local shop refuses to read EX, since he "hates" BKV's "politics". I told him he has no idea what he's missing. To me, Ex is nothing short of brilliant and entertaining. In fact, I'd say that BKV is among the top ten or writers I've seen in the HISTORY of this medium. I loved Y and thought that Pride of Baghdad was great. I have yet to read anything by him or Willingham-my picks for the best two regularly active writers-that I have not enjoyed.

I also don't read BKV because of his politics. I stopped reading Ex Machina at number 7.

[400yrs]

Ex has been strong through and through

The owner of a local shop refuses to read EX, since he "hates" BKV's "politics". I told him he has no idea what he's missing. To me, Ex is nothing short of brilliant and entertaining. In fact, I'd say that BKV is among the top ten or writers I've seen in the HISTORY of this medium. I loved Y and thought that Pride of Baghdad was great. I have yet to read anything by him or Willingham-my picks for the best two regularly active writers-that I have not enjoyed.

I also don't read BKV because of his politics. I stopped reading Ex Machina at number 7.

Add Brian Wood to your list. Same sort of opinions and opinion inclusion in his books. I read books from both writers, but the politics can influence the stories too much at times.

[Lightning Strike]

What are your favorite comic book series right now?

What are your favorite Indy characters?

Invincible (Mark Grayson)
Allen the Alien
Atom Eve

Who are your favorite writers?

Robert Kirkman

I can't believe I forgot these. Great choices!

[sanman]

What are your favorite comic book series right now?

Green Lantern
Green Lantern CORPS

What are your favorite Marvel characters?

Heroes:
Spidey
Daredevil
Silver Surfer

Villains:
Joe Quesada

What are your favorite DC characters?

Heroes:
Batman (Bruce)
Robin (Tim and Dick)
Nightwing (New Teen Titans era)
Batgirl (Babs)
Green Lantern (Hal and Kilowog)
Mister Miracle

Villans:
The Joker
Deathstroke
Sinestro

What are your favorite Indy characters?

TMNT (Raph)
Nexus

Who are your favorite writers?

Geoff Johns
Marv Wolfman
Denny O'neil

Who are your favorite artists?

Jack Kirby
Neal Adams
Bryan Boland
George Perez
Jim Lee

What are your favorite stories from last year?

Green Lantern's build up to Darkest Night
All Star Superman
Old man Logan so far...

[xodacia81]

Ex has been strong through and through

The owner of a local shop refuses to read EX, since he "hates" BKV's "politics". I told him he has no idea what he's missing. To me, Ex is nothing short of brilliant and entertaining. In fact, I'd say that BKV is among the top ten or writers I've seen in the HISTORY of this medium. I loved Y and thought that Pride of Baghdad was great. I have yet to read anything by him or Willingham-my picks for the best two regularly active writers-that I have not enjoyed.

I also don't read BKV because of his politics. I stopped reading Ex Machina at number 7.

I ignore the politics by looking at it as a story about "this character" rather than the viewpoint. As for Ex...it's become a very intersting look at the consequences of politcal action AND inaction.

[Lightning Strike]

What are your favorite stories from last year?

Green Lantern's build up to Darkest Night
All Star Superman
Old man Logan so far...

Forgot about that one too. That was awesome

[J-Scott-R]

Favorite Series:

Any Green Lantern
Justice Society
The Warlord (YAHOO, its back with some beautiful Mike Grell covers plus writing)


Favorite Marvel Characters

Captain America


Favorite DC Characters

Warlord
GL (Alan Scott)
GL (Hal Jordan)
Flash (Jay Garrick)

Favorite Indy Character(Books)

I'm loving anything Radical Comics are putting out, for a new company they are putting out some good books:
Caliber
Shrapnel
City of Dust
Hotwire

Favorite Writers

Geoff Johns
Mike Grell
Peter Tomasi

Favorite Artists

Ivan Reis
Mike Grell (Covers count )
George Perez
Steve Epting
Jerry Ordway

[geocarr]

Villains: Joe Quesada

[Daniel Jackson]

Villains: Joe Quesada

Hahaha....agreed.

[sanman]

Villains: Joe Quesada

Hahaha....agreed.

Though someone around here might have a laugh...

[Elveen]

Ex has been strong through and through

The owner of a local shop refuses to read EX, since he "hates" BKV's "politics". I told him he has no idea what he's missing. To me, Ex is nothing short of brilliant and entertaining. In fact, I'd say that BKV is among the top ten or writers I've seen in the HISTORY of this medium. I loved Y and thought that Pride of Baghdad was great. I have yet to read anything by him or Willingham-my picks for the best two regularly active writers-that I have not enjoyed.

I also don't read BKV because of his politics. I stopped reading Ex Machina at number 7.

I ignore the politics by looking at it as a story about "this character" rather than the viewpoint. As for Ex...it's become a very intersting look at the consequences of politcal action AND inaction.

I decided long ago that I could have a certain amount of "disconnect" from the comics I read. Comics for me are like mental bubble gum, a quick escape, and short break.

Even books like Sandman and Fables have some "issues" that my morals do not agree with, but I still find immense enjoyment in reading them. Now there is some stuff that is too far past my morals/values/likes that I would not enjoy (a book like Preacher probably falls into this category and many of the myriad of "bad girl" books, [now I do not know for sure, I am just surmising]).

A book like Ex for sure has some aspects that I do not agree with, but I still really enjoyed the first two trades and I am actively looking for the rest of the story.


The "politics" are not as much as a problem for me as the
'moral compass".

[xodacia81]

Ex has been strong through and through

The owner of a local shop refuses to read EX, since he "hates" BKV's "politics". I told him he has no idea what he's missing. To me, Ex is nothing short of brilliant and entertaining. In fact, I'd say that BKV is among the top ten or writers I've seen in the HISTORY of this medium. I loved Y and thought that Pride of Baghdad was great. I have yet to read anything by him or Willingham-my picks for the best two regularly active writers-that I have not enjoyed.

I also don't read BKV because of his politics. I stopped reading Ex Machina at number 7.

I ignore the politics by looking at it as a story about "this character" rather than the viewpoint. As for Ex...it's become a very intersting look at the consequences of politcal action AND inaction.

I decided long ago that I could have a certain amount of "disconnect" from the comics I read. Comics for me are like mental bubble gum, a quick escape, and short break.

Even books like Sandman and Fables have some "issues" that my morals do not agree with, but I still find immense enjoyment in reading them. Now there is some stuff that is too far past my morals/values/likes that I would not enjoy (a book like Preacher probably falls into this category and many of the myriad of "bad girl" books, [now I do not know for sure, I am just surmising]).

A book like Ex for sure has some aspects that I do not agree with, but I still really enjoyed the first two trades and I am actively looking for the rest of the story.


The "politics" are not as much as a problem for me as the
'moral compass".

Well said. I've read some books recently, that have had unsettling parts-Preacher, FOR SURE, and to a lesser degree, Y and Sandman, come to mind-but otherwise I enjoyed them. I would agree with you about the "bad girl books", based on what I've seen of them. I would also have to say that while I think you should check out the very first issue of Preacher and decide for yourself, I am almost certain that you are correct about what your reaction to the book would be. It's just about the most insane thing I've ever read in this medium.

[Elveen]

Ex has been strong through and through

The owner of a local shop refuses to read EX, since he "hates" BKV's "politics". I told him he has no idea what he's missing. To me, Ex is nothing short of brilliant and entertaining. In fact, I'd say that BKV is among the top ten or writers I've seen in the HISTORY of this medium. I loved Y and thought that Pride of Baghdad was great. I have yet to read anything by him or Willingham-my picks for the best two regularly active writers-that I have not enjoyed.

I also don't read BKV because of his politics. I stopped reading Ex Machina at number 7.

I ignore the politics by looking at it as a story about "this character" rather than the viewpoint. As for Ex...it's become a very intersting look at the consequences of politcal action AND inaction.

I decided long ago that I could have a certain amount of "disconnect" from the comics I read. Comics for me are like mental bubble gum, a quick escape, and short break.

Even books like Sandman and Fables have some "issues" that my morals do not agree with, but I still find immense enjoyment in reading them. Now there is some stuff that is too far past my morals/values/likes that I would not enjoy (a book like Preacher probably falls into this category and many of the myriad of "bad girl" books, [now I do not know for sure, I am just surmising]).

A book like Ex for sure has some aspects that I do not agree with, but I still really enjoyed the first two trades and I am actively looking for the rest of the story.


The "politics" are not as much as a problem for me as the
'moral compass".

Well said. I've read some books recently, that have had unsettling parts-Preacher, FOR SURE, and to a lesser degree, Y and Sandman, come to mind-but otherwise I enjoyed them. I would agree with you about the "bad girl books", based on what I've seen of them. I would also have to say that while I think you should check out the very first issue of Preacher and decide for yourself, I am almost certain that you are correct about what your reaction to the book would be. It's just about the most insane thing I've ever read in this medium.

You know, I have heard Preacher mentioned so many times, but there is so much great stuff to read I am not sure if I'll ever read it. Right now, not really interested. But I have so much great stuff to read.

And it has been too long since I have re-read any Valiant goodness. I might squeeze in A&A #0-12 after I finish the last Alan Moore Supreme TPB.

(I did read the Harby TPB in the last year, but that is it)..... well I do have the X-O in my classroom right now...... and I would like to read the beginning of EW soon.

[xodacia81]

The owner of a local shop refuses to read EX, since he "hates" BKV's "politics". I told him he has no idea what he's missing. To me, Ex is nothing short of brilliant and entertaining. In fact, I'd say that BKV is among the top ten or writers I've seen in the HISTORY of this medium. I loved Y and thought that Pride of Baghdad was great. I have yet to read anything by him or Willingham-my picks for the best two regularly active writers-that I have not enjoyed.

I also don't read BKV because of his politics. I stopped reading Ex Machina at number 7.

I ignore the politics by looking at it as a story about "this character" rather than the viewpoint. As for Ex...it's become a very intersting look at the consequences of politcal action AND inaction.

I decided long ago that I could have a certain amount of "disconnect" from the comics I read. Comics for me are like mental bubble gum, a quick escape, and short break.

Even books like Sandman and Fables have some "issues" that my morals do not agree with, but I still find immense enjoyment in reading them. Now there is some stuff that is too far past my morals/values/likes that I would not enjoy (a book like Preacher probably falls into this category and many of the myriad of "bad girl" books, [now I do not know for sure, I am just surmising]).

A book like Ex for sure has some aspects that I do not agree with, but I still really enjoyed the first two trades and I am actively looking for the rest of the story.


The "politics" are not as much as a problem for me as the
'moral compass".

Well said. I've read some books recently, that have had unsettling parts-Preacher, FOR SURE, and to a lesser degree, Y and Sandman, come to mind-but otherwise I enjoyed them. I would agree with you about the "bad girl books", based on what I've seen of them. I would also have to say that while I think you should check out the very first issue of Preacher and decide for yourself, I am almost certain that you are correct about what your reaction to the book would be. It's just about the most insane thing I've ever read in this medium.

You know, I have heard Preacher mentioned so many times, but there is so much great stuff to read I am not sure if I'll ever read it. Right now, not really interested. But I have so much great stuff to read.

And it has been too long since I have re-read any Valiant goodness. I might squeeze in A&A #0-12 after I finish the last Alan Moore Supreme TPB.

(I did read the Harby TPB in the last year, but that is it)..... well I do have the X-O in my classroom right now...... and I would like to read the beginning of EW soon.

If you want to read A&A, start with the HC, if you have a reading copy.

[leonmallett]

What are your favorite comic book series right now?

I don't really see this as a poll as much as a general survey, but I'll play along (answers are not in any order):

What are your favorite Marvel characters?

Real Captain America, Iron Fist, Hawkeye, the Vision.

What are your favorite DC characters?

Real Batman, real the Question, Flash (Jay Garrick), any titan in the Wolfman-Perez era.

What are your favorite Indy characters?

Jack Staff, Savage Dragon, Shadowman (as written by Bob Hall).

Who are your favorite writers?

Dwayne McDuffie, Kurt Busiek (especially for AC), Ron Marz, John Rozum (for Xombi), Geoff Johns (for JSA), Mark Millar, Warren Ellis, Roy Thomas (when doing All-Star Squadron particularly), Marv Wolfman in the first few years of NTT, Paul Levitz for a long time on LoSH, Mark Waid for Kingdom Come and the first 12 issues of Ruse.

Who are your favorite artists?

George Perez, Jackson Guice, Greg Land, Bryan Hitch, Dave Johnson, John Paul Leon, Dougie Braithwaite, Simon Coleby, Rags Morales, Doug Mahnke.

What are your favorite stories from last year?

Not many. I am not certain it was a vintage year, but then i felt aggreived by the event-cycle the big two are locked into, so objectivity has been thrown out somewhat.

[Chiclo]

What are your favorite comic book series right now?

X-Factor
Green Lantern Corps
Guardians of the Galaxy
Project:Superpowers and spinoffs
Secret Six

What are your favorite Marvel characters?

Thanos
Terrax
the Juggernaut
Random
Sabretooth
Mystique
She-Hulk

What are your favorite DC characters?

the Spectre
J'onn J'onn'z
the Anti-Monitor
Atrocitus
the Huntress
Zatanna

What are your favorite Indy characters?

Grendel (Orion Assante)
Grendel (Hunter Rose)
Bomb Queen
the Papal

Who are your favorite writers?

Jim Starlin
Jim Shooter
Matt Wagner
Gail Simone

Who are your favorite artists?

Ron Lim
Matt Wagner

What are your favorite stories from last year?

She-Hulk as a bounty hunter

[Dr. Solar]

What are your favorite comic book series right now?

Green Lantern and Fables.

What are your favorite Marvel characters?

Old school Wolverine. Darkhawk.

What are your favorite DC characters?

Yes.

What are your favorite Indy characters?

Madman, Milk & Cheese, Tick, Flaming Carrot, Dr. Radium

Who are your favorite writers?

Geoff Johns, Brian K Vaughan

Who are your favorite artists?

The good ones.

What are your favorite stories from last year?

I don't remember