So what comics are you reading?

Angie · « **Reply #1000 on:** Sep 10, 2011, 07:40 AM »

Only on the ipad and in Comic Sans? That's so tragic and saddening it makes me want to redownload it illegally and reletter it in something not ugly. Matsumoto doesn't deserve this.

Also, I recently read the first issue of Nonplayer

It's very gorgeous and the ending of the first issue was surprising.

Zest · « **Reply #1001 on:** Sep 15, 2011, 01:53 PM »

Elio put up one of his books for viewing online, and of course it's adorable. You can read the adventures of Mr. Puzzle here.

The Bent One · « **Reply #1002 on:** Sep 17, 2011, 09:49 AM »

Anyone other than me and Kent reading The New 52? any thoughts? has DC finally fucked themselves out? Or is this the coolest shit ever?

Kuro · « **Reply #1003 on:** Sep 17, 2011, 02:02 PM »

Quote from: The_BenT_One on Sep 17, 2011, 09:49 AM

Anyone other than me and Kent reading The New 52? any thoughts? has DC finally fucked themselves out? Or is this the coolest shit ever?

You do realize the whole reboot's just a ploy for them to keep screwing over old creators & their families, right? It's all a way to get out of honoring copyrights.

Fuck that.

William_Duel · « **Reply #1004 on:** Sep 17, 2011, 02:19 PM »

The reboot is unapologetically a way to make money. The parent company told DC that they're not making money so they better do something or else. And so DC is doing just that, naturally it's going to be a money scramble.

The copyright thing is actually done through the movies. DC has to keep producing movies to prevent those copyrights from falling back to their original owners (Bob Kane's estate who made Batman and Siegal And Shuster's Estate who made Superman). Because the Siegal estate actually won the case and they're getting paid what they're owed from everything Superman's been on except the movies. So now we're getting a Superman movie fast tracked...

Kuro · « **Reply #1005 on:** Sep 17, 2011, 03:29 PM »

Quote from: William_Duel on Sep 17, 2011, 02:19 PM

The reboot is unapologetically a way to make money.

That too.

Quote from: William_Duel on Sep 17, 2011, 02:19 PM

The copyright thing is actually done through the movies. DC has to keep producing movies to prevent those copyrights from falling back to their original owners. Because the Siegal estate actually won the case and they're getting paid what they're owed from everything Superman's been on except the movies.

That's the film rights you're talking about though. Same thing with the studios Marvel sold rights too prior to opening their own studios. There was a ruling a couple years about elements in Action Comics 1 no longer belonging to DC. And it seems like one of the ways the company is trying to make money is to avoid having those elements come up in the comics & not have to pay off the respective owners. Thus: Reboot.

It's really kind of funny though. Even if it was this kind of insidious corporate ploy, there was so much potential to shake things up & make it really interesting & at least try something crazy & truly new. But at the end of the day, it kind of looks like they made every wrong move. The most recent one I had to chuckle at was the Amanda Palmer now looking like Halle Berry instead of Angry Nell Carter thing. Hilarious.

MyHatsEatPeople · « **Reply #1006 on:** Sep 17, 2011, 03:30 PM »

I’m currently reading a webcomic called ‘Ratfist’ by Doug TenNapel (Creator of Earthworm Jim).

It follows the story about a guy who’s pressing on 40 who’s a bit of a rat, dresses up like a rat (think batman), is obsessed with rats and is slowly turning into an actual rat.

Doug TenNapel is quite political so in an ‘interview’ of sorts he expressed that it’s somewhat his view on that people in society are like rats. But if you don’t want to look into the ideology of the plot, it’s still enjoyable plot.

The humour is a good mix of goofy and witty, and doesn’t throw the pop-culture, and his past projects, references in your face too much to the point it could get dated in the future.

The artwork is nice, I’m really in love with that style of lineart and a woman called Katherine Garner does the colours, which are just as lovely.

The pacing throws you into the story straight away, but if you’re familiar with Doug’s work (Such as the game ‘The neverhood’) it doesn’t come to much surprise, I’m not far enough into the story to see if the pacing slows down a bit as the story gets going, but hopefully it will. But webcomics do naturally have a different pacing to printed comics/graphic novels (in my opinion).

You can check out the comic here at www.ratfist.com

Johnny Blaque · « **Reply #1007 on:** Sep 18, 2011, 03:43 AM »

Quote from: The_BenT_One on Sep 17, 2011, 09:49 AM

Anyone other than me and Kent reading The New 52? any thoughts? has DC finally fucked themselves out? Or is this the coolest shit ever?

Animal Man is the coolest shit ever. All the rest are feh to fine. Swamp Thing was kinda cool too, atleast the art was nice.

William_Duel · « **Reply #1008 on:** Sep 18, 2011, 09:05 AM »

I have heard that the two best writers (Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire, Swamp thing and Animal Man respectively) have gotten really buddy buddy. So we can expect shoutouts and probably crossovers in the future.

Kevin Birtcher · « **Reply #1009 on:** Sep 18, 2011, 06:37 PM »

Quote from: The_BenT_One on Sep 17, 2011, 09:49 AM

Anyone other than me and Kent reading The New 52? any thoughts? has DC finally fucked themselves out? Or is this the coolest shit ever?

Dan and I have been reading. Most just kinda happen, some are terrible, and a small number are pretty good. The books seem to be noticeably darker and more violent than they have been, but I haven't figured out how I feel about that yet.

Quote from: William_Duel on Sep 17, 2011, 02:19 PM

The reboot is unapologetically a way to make money.

A business wants to make money?! I'm shocked!

DC's tired of Marvel routinely kicking their ass on monthly sales of singles and is trying something new. I respect the intent (though think it's misguided*) and promised not to pirate them. I'm getting all 52 number 1s and will decide which to continue picking up from there.

*Marvel beats DC on sales of single issues, but DC soundly beats Marvel at selling trades and OGNs. What sucks is Vertigo is getting the shaft in this, to the benefit of 70 year old characters. And I spend a lot more money on Vertigo/Image/Oni/Indy books than heroes.

Dan Didio said something in an interview recently about not intentionally not letting characters age that pissed me right the fuck off and showed me how he doesn't have a damn clue.

William_Duel · « **Reply #1010 on:** Sep 18, 2011, 08:11 PM »

Quote from: Kevin Birtcher on Sep 18, 2011, 06:37 PM

Quote from: William_Duel on Sep 17, 2011, 02:19 PM
The reboot is unapologetically a way to make money.
A business wants to make money?! I'm shocked!

Of course. But I applaud DC for not pretending they aren't like some companies are wont to do and telling us up front that this is the motivating factor.

William_Duel · « **Reply #1011 on:** Sep 19, 2011, 05:33 AM »

Alright I didn't want to get into it too much because I already elsewhere but I'll weigh in on the New 52. Animal Man and Swamp Thing are really the best comics so far. They are my favorites.

Other titles I liked include Batwoman, Frankenstein, Superboy, Batgirl, Justice League International, and Men of War. I'm a consistent fan of Superboy and Batgirl titles so I'll always follow those.

I am on the fence about Batwing, Action Comics and Demon Knights.

I'm honestly quite excited for the Red Hood and the Outlaws and I can't wait to see kr.'s stunning artwork for it. Even if the story turns out to be shit.

I still can't wrap my head around the awful Teen Titans redesigns (what the hell is up with that Witchblade wannabe chick?).
Oh and Suicide Squad is absolute shit. It is the worst of them all. Burn it with fire.

I could say more, but why?

Oh and in other news I'm really excited about the idea of The Spectre tv series. The Spectre and the Phantom Stranger being my all time favorite DC characters.

Kevin Birtcher · « **Reply #1012 on:** Sep 19, 2011, 09:53 AM »

Quote from: William_Duel on Sep 19, 2011, 05:33 AM

Oh and Suicide Squad is absolute shit. It is the worst of them all. Burn it with fire.

Suicide Squad was torture porn. And I'd declare Grifter the worst so far.

4:00am · « **Reply #1013 on:** Oct 05, 2011, 01:58 AM »

Casanova. Graphic novels one and two it's like James bond on lots of drugs traveling Interdimensionally

Zinn · « **Reply #1014 on:** Oct 05, 2011, 06:36 AM »

As someone's mentioned Jeff Lemire: I love "Sweet Tooth", while I'm not usually into post-apocalypse stories, he's manage to ensnare my interest and present a compelling story of survival, with the near spiritual journey that goes behind the plague.

Then there's "V for Vendetta", but I'm trying to at least finish volume one of "The Invisibles" by Grant Morrison first.

Mister Kent · « **Reply #1015 on:** Oct 05, 2011, 01:07 PM »

Ooh I've been intrigued by Cassanova and Sweet Tooth for a while, may have to give them a try!

I definitely enjoyed V for Vendetta and Invisibles. Been a while since I read Invisibles, so I may have to revisit that.

Recently Re-read Batwoman: Elegy, for the story as mush as for the gorgeous artwork.

Zinn · « **Reply #1016 on:** Oct 06, 2011, 07:54 AM »

Oh man, I just looked over Ratfist; and it is completely absurd yet totally my kind of humour. Thanks for that, Myhateatspeople.

(Pi) · « **Reply #1017 on:** Oct 19, 2011, 02:12 PM »

finally read all of persepolis, it's fantastic.

Funfetus · « **Reply #1018 on:** Oct 19, 2011, 02:54 PM »

Quote from: (Pi) on Oct 19, 2011, 02:12 PM

finally read all of persepolis, it's fantastic.

I've had the Complete Persepolis sitting on my shelf for years, and I haven't gotten around to reading it yet. I guess I'll move that to the front of my queue.

Kevin Birtcher · « **Reply #1019 on:** Nov 07, 2011, 05:06 AM »

Quote from: 4:00am on Oct 05, 2011, 01:58 AM

I love Casanova.

William_Duel · « **Reply #1020 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 04:04 PM »

I found a manga that will come as close to "Helftan the manga" as one could ever possibly get. Since I am attracted by the twisted and bizarre, I've been reading this:
Kami no Kodomo (God's Child)

Summary:
Then I stood up and began my life.
To get revenge on the world.

The latest work by the Nishioka Siblings depicts the gruesome life story of a ruthless and brilliant serial killer as he grows up from a sociopathic child to a messiah-like figure.

(can't find very good images to hotlink)

http://www.mangafox.com/manga/kami_no_kodomo/

cultmasterflex · « **Reply #1021 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 05:10 PM »

hey this looks really cool thanks for the link im about to start reading it now

Zest · « **Reply #1022 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 06:48 PM »

I tore through the whole thing today. Lord, that was interesting.

cultmasterflex · « **Reply #1023 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 08:22 PM »

jus finished think ill have some nightmares now lol it was awesome though

jho · « **Reply #1024 on:** Dec 06, 2011, 07:40 AM »

since I'm in indonesia, I'll show INDONESIAN COMIC
METHAL PERTIWI

comedy comic about an embodiment of metal dude in indonesian medieval times.. actually fuck I dont know what it's about, but it's hilarious as fuck. The joke format reminds me of old european comics.

interior sample : http://gambaryance.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2s5mat

So what comics are you reading?

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