Used to read Spawn, but it went downhill so I stopped. Fatham was cool, so was Witchblade. The First, Sojourn, and the other books by CrossGen were pretty good, too. Lone Wolf and Cub are a series of really awesome graphic novels- check them out if you can find them. I love Watchmen (the movie previews look ok), Preacher, Sandman, The Punisher, XMen (all), Spiderman (all), Batman (all), TeenTitans, and Se7en. Youngblood used to be a good book, but I haven't checked it out in a while.

Hey thanks for the tip on Black Summer. Just checked Warrens site and that looks like something I definitely want to read. That picture he has on the site of the guy in the oval office and everything is in shambles hooked me. Seriously though, its always a treat to find artists that can creatively convert societies everyday fears and concerns into some form of artistic expression that generates intelligent thought and discussion. And if the artists is really talented. Sometimes they can turn some of that fear and concern into understanding and remove some of the blindness that fear can generate. Sometimes if we do not understand something that is happening around us it is good to get others perspective on the matter. If you get enough intelligent perspectives the more the whole picture of the real truth becomes apparent to us. Knowledge truly is power, Heh, what the hell, its just a comic book right?

Yo.

Wait, is someone hating on Frank Quitely here?

Jesus...

crminal macabre; Steve niles and Ben Templesmith

Jim Mahfood, cmon! Grrl Scouts, Work Sucks (check out his Batman sketches at www.40ozcomics.com) (I'm trying to pull you superhero lovers over to the dark side)
How about Vasilis Lo-Los? His mini-series Pirates of Coney Island is sick!
Kabuki is amazing past to present (David Mack).
Jhonen is more-than-human with his stuff, JTHML, Squee, IFS, the Bad Art Collection--haha.
Love and Rockets is a breath of fresh air in the world of comics, if you like that try "Water Baby" on the MINX label. Anything on the minx label.
What's weird is I went from a Wildcats fan to liking Boneyard and the original Tank Girl, go figure...

and I hardly think i need to mention The Crow on here because, well...

I've become less of a fan of his over time, what with the onslaught of delays, hypocritical stance regarding creator-owned fare and his constant phoning in of most of his recent works and dialogue, but I still find myself reading Warren Ellis' webcomic: [www.freakangels.com]

Personally though, I think Transmetropolitan is over-rated, heavy-handed and juvenile past the first two volumes or so - Planetary was a far better ongoing series, even if we're still waiting on the final issue. I also think his best work is mostly found under the Apparat label (That is, when he's not trying to be a poor man's Michael Moorcock). I'm mostly thinking of Crécy and The Apparat Singles. Wolfskin was highly enjoyable too. I admit I've felt less and less enthused by his Desolation Jones once he basically figured it was a-okay to leave it in the dust and not make note of it anywhere, but the first volume is nothing short of excellent, if only for J.H. Williams III's artwork. Ministry of Space is pretty much a masterpiece, despite the final panel which simply has no reason whatsoever to be there. Fell is one of the best series he's worked on, but again it seems he's given up on it midway. There's not much point any longer to following his series at this rate.

So, have any Ellis fans here read those works? What did you think?

Anyone been following some new writers as of late? Jason Aaron's Scalped is the best ongoing series Vertigo is publishing since The Invisibles and maybe 100 Bullets and his The Other Side mini was something else too: my favourite war series along with The Punisher MAX (Yeah, I count it as one for the most part. It deals with a lot of themes relating to warfare).Matt Fraction's stuff is pretty impressive, whether it be Casanova or his take on Iron Man and the Immortal Iron Fist. I've already stated my love for Jonathan Hickman, but really, the guy revisits and revitalises the medium and just makes it feel like it's part of something great much like Alan Moore or Grant Morrison. He has a bright future, I hope.

I'll second the Love and Rockets. I can't believe I left that one off. I went to a discussion with Evan Dorkin and Jaimie Hernandez at Heroes Con last June, and it was great. A hip-hop car (dub)show was taking place the same day, at the same convention center. Everytime Dorkin or Hernandez opened their mouths, some godawful, thundering bass sound came roaring out. Felt like I was stuck in a Luis Bunuel film. The look of absolute disgust on Dorkin's face, and amusement on Hernandez's, was priceless.

I also forgot to acknowledge my shameful love for Johnny Ryan's Angry Youth Comix. I'm 31 years old, and I still find things like Boobs Pooter and Baby Johnson hysterical. What is wrong with me?! LOL!

For those of you who are following the Batman RIP storyline, and have read the latest issue (Batman #680): Opinions? Personally, I find the "big twist" in the plot to be very disappointing. Morrison kept going on and on about how the Black Glove reveal would shock us all, but most people (including myself) predicted exactly what would happen months ago.

Stargrave posted:

Personally though, I think Transmetropolitan is over-rated, heavy-handed and juvenile past the first two volumes or so - Planetary was a far better ongoing series, even if we're still waiting on the final issue. I also think his best work is mostly found under the Apparat label (That is, when he's not trying to be a poor man's Michael Moorcock). I'm mostly thinking of Crécy and The Apparat Singles. Wolfskin was highly enjoyable too. I admit I've felt less and less enthused by his Desolation Jones once he basically figured it was a-okay to leave it in the dust and not make note of it anywhere, but the first volume is nothing short of excellent, if only for J.H. Williams III's artwork. Ministry of Space is pretty much a masterpiece, despite the final panel which simply has no reason whatsoever to be there. Fell is one of the best series he's worked on, but again it seems he's given up on it midway. There's not much point any longer to following his series at this rate.

Maybe I'm pretty juvenile with a taste for overrated, heavy-handed comic books, but I will always love Transmetropolitan. I haven't read most of the other stuff you mentioned, but I LOVE Fell.

Have you read Ellis' novel, Crooked Little Vein? It's pretty fantastic.



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SillyPutty posted:

I will always love Transmetropolitan. I haven't read most of the other stuff you mentioned, but I LOVE Fell.

Have you read Ellis' novel, Crooked Little Vein? It's pretty fantastic.

Oh yes indeed-y!!!!

BatBrain posted:

Exploding_Plastic posted:

^^I hear Ennis is kind of like Alan Moore's contemporary counterpart. Might have to check some of his stuff out.

Definitely check out Preacher too. Also, his Punisher MAX run.

Well said, Ennis is a great writer, and his Punisher MAX series is deffinately worth a look at, also, Welcome Back, Frank.

welcome to hoxford is the shit!!!!!

I picked up a copy of O. Barr's The Crow a few days ago. Mind-blowing. Like, there are panels in that comic I want to just plaster all over my walls, they're so beautifully badass. But then somebody would probably walk in, take a peek around and call the authorities on me.

I've started getting back into graphic novels lately (I used to read manga off and on: Inu-Yasha, DBZ, some Gundam Wing my brother picked up)... What would you guys recommend? I'm not much into the usually "heroes and villains" comic-book style, though I'd probably go for Batman, and Miller/Ennis sound like good bets.



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Current titles I read are: Uncanny X-Men, Astonishing X-Men, Wolverine: Origins, Old Man Logan, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Dark Tower, and The Stand.

(I'm a huge Wolverine fan, in fact I have a Wolverine tattoo Wolvie tattoo

All time favorites definitely include David Mack's Kabuki and James O' Barr's The Crow.

I've actually gotten to meet James O' Barr and he did an original piece of Crow art for me :



I've met David Mack as well, a few years ago, and he did a badass Scarab picture for me, AND he's going to be in Austin this week for a gallery of his work, and a signing at my comic store so I'm totally excited about that!

Just read that Sam Mendes is 'desperate' for a good script so he can make a movie of Preacher.
Best news I've heard since the HBO series fell through.

I'll second that vote for "The Crow" (O'Barr).

Back in the day that came out (1989) and rocked my world. The linework and shading is intense, the mood is kept deep throughout even with the Crow's dark sense of humor. Gotta respect that heartfelt story of justice, love and loss. Add on the movie (1994) with Brandon Lee and a NIN cover of a Joy Division song...well hey-- You can count me in.

Those little dream vignettes without much dialogue in the comic were amazing. A rare pairing of high caliber writing and visuals as well, usually one is way better than the other.

I could go on but you get the idea...



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