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2010/02/11 22:03:28
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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Batman and Robin 8 -- great issue, I had every faith in Morrison explaining certain issues that had arisen before.. and he does.
Also got : Wonder Woman Blackest Night 3, Atom and Hawkman 46 and Adventure Comics 7. Oh and the Herogasm tpbk and fables Volume 13.
Also put an order in to put back Zatanna and the new Legion of Superheroes books when they roll out.
Sadly I suspect I might have missed an issue of Cinderella : Agent of Fabletown .. maybe ?  
Automatically Appended Next Post:
http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2010/02/10/prepare-for-the-100-minute-war/
hell yeah.
Almost as cool as "Batpilgrim" I guess.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2010/02/13 04:43:07
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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Got all 8 issues of Star Wars: Legacy coming in the mail. Should be interesting.
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2010/02/13 18:09:27
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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Legacy volume one "Broken" finished.
I hereby demand models of Imperial Knights for me to paint. What a ridiculously awesome character design.
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2010/02/22 17:45:32
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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Haven't read a Star Wars comic in years...
Blackest Night continues to look good, and I'm again very impressed with how wel Johns plots things -- he's already laying down future plot hooks and ideas, all very organically.
Having filled up my "collectors card" in my local store -- 1 stamp for every graphic novel you buy at £10 or more, when you've bought 10 then it's £10 off your next purchase -- I also got Green Lantern : Secret Origins.. for a mere 99P -- result !
A good read that nicely redefines Jordan's origin for the modern age and goes to show quite how long and well Blackest Night had been planned for.
Joe the Barbarian 2 was a cracking read, something about it just captres that "fever dream" or hallucinatory state superbly.
Quite enjoyed the tie in issues of Secret Six.. not sure enough to pick it up every month, might get the trades though.
Also put in my orders for Dini's Zatanna and Levitz's LoS to be pulled for me as well.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2010/02/23 02:20:35
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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So, my review on "Legacy"?
Freaking awesome. It was a great blend of the standard Star Wars mythos and the tenuous nature of the galaxy after the Yuuzan Vhong(who I never ever finished the novels of. There's too many of the damned things).
The Imperial Knights are by far my favorite part. If I had the sculpting talent, believe you me...I'd have an Inquisitorial retinue of them by now.
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2010/02/23 02:36:02
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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[MOD]
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Legacy is the best damn Star Wars comic since Dark Empire.
They took an incredibly talented writer like John Ostrander and said it's 100 years later, do whatever you want.
Kanluwen, there are Imperial Knights for Star Wars minis (I have some for my Imperial force) but of course they're soft plastic and pre-painted.
Maybe if you ask nicely Reaper will make some Space Crusaders with Laser Swords for you?
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2010/02/23 02:36:37
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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That is an excellent point...
To the Internets!
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2010/02/25 12:13:29
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2010/02/25 21:35:10
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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Ork-Hunting Inquisitorial Xenokiller
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reds8n wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FNp3xdXsbY
hell yes !
+1 It looks awesum. Cant wait to get my nerdy hands on it
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2010/02/25 21:41:44
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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Saw that yesterday, Red.
It's like a nerd orgy of voice actors.
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2010/02/26 14:03:58
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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So regarding this week's books, I think it's interesting how Johns is using Blackest Night to tie together so many plot points in GL history.
I also found zombie Batman in Batman & Robin to be really disturbing.
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2010/02/26 14:22:31
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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I agree totally.
I know a few people have had the odd issue to do with pacing in the main BN series... but it works to my mind and the way he's tied together so many disparate plot points --many going back years and years -- is great to see.
... so...
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2010/02/26 20:28:33
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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Perturbed Blood Angel Tactical Marine
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i cant comment on all the dc marvel comments as i only read 200ad and the megazine. I have to admit the megazine hasnt been great recently excwpt for the new tank girl stuff and the sooner 200ad get rid of dante the better
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2010/03/03 15:42:34
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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@reds8n: should have seen your post before now about what's inside the black lantern, but could it be
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2010/03/03 16:04:44
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2010/03/03 16:12:11
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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Yeah, that might make sense. Kinda hope it's something/someone more interesting.
Like Superboy Prime! 
Ever considered how Marvel is the prime example of why you should reboot the universe and that DC is the prime example of why you shouldn't?
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2010/03/03 16:20:11
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2010/03/09 10:43:52
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2010/03/09 14:33:29
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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Considering that Supes is (arguably) DC's flagship hero, it's interesting how unremarkable his books have been since...ever?
WW has had her moments, but her stuff has also been a far, far cry from the authors, artists and runs we've seen on the Batman books over the years.
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2010/03/09 15:06:36
Subject: Re:The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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WW has always been an odd one, known more for the TV show and merchandise than classic stories IMO. She works in the JLA, but her solo stuff is always a bit odd. I read it when Byrne had a run a few years back..., I though messner Loebs did some cool stuff with her... but that, of course, involved her being replaced for a while. 
Superman books have been moribund since.... gosh.... Our Worlds at War maybe ? Back when Lex was President anyway, which I much prefer to him wandering around in that stupid battlesuit like now. Think the superman books never quiet recovered from losing/moving away from then old "triangle" issues when he had 4 (!) series running, so tightly plotted it was a weekly book really.
Who the hell thought it was a good idea to take Superman out of his own book for a year or so... whilst they're doing the exact same thing with Bruce Wayne over in the batverse needs his head examining.
I think DC need to finish Blackest Night and spend a few years building up a mythology and history again, without spending two years attempting to retell or restructure the history of their characters for the 1,234th time.
..what the hell do I know eh ? I loved the 5 year gap Giffen/Bierbaum Legion book, cracking stuff.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2010/03/09 20:51:34
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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It might be kinda telling that the most interesting Superman run of the past 20 years could be those "4 Supermen" issues that didn't actually include the real Superman.
Giffen's Legion book was a great read, even if Giffen condemned my fave childhood Legion member to slowly burning himself alive. But fans like their flight rings and upside-down rocketship clubhouses. *shrug*
And I totally agree DC needs to get some kind of continuity and momentum going before the Monitors and such roll in again and muck it up again. You reboot to add clarity, not confuse things further. If I wanted incredibly convoluted histories, I'd go read Marvel's X-books.
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2010/03/10 13:06:17
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
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Out of left field but August/September last year I got Todd McFarlane to sign:
Spawn 1 Mint Condition
Spider-man 1 'Regular cover' and the 'silver cover' both near-mint condition
They have been sitting in a cupboard in their acid free wraps since then but should I:
Put them back in my comic boxes in the shed for another 10-15 years?
Get them framed so I can sit and stare?
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2010/03/14 03:12:33
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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Just got Kick Ass and it is pretty darn good.
It has a serious problem though.
The plot is set in the real world where a comic fan with no powers decides to put on a suit and fight crime. And gets beaten up and sent to the hospital.
After 6 months of rehab he tries again and through Youtube and Myspace inspires a whole movement.
The problem comes in the end where after 100 pages of telling us that Batman is B-S the kid can now take on armies of mobsters desipite having been tortured for hours and bleeding from every oriphace.
Oh and it's also the sort of book where the heroes are white and blond and the villains are either black or Italian. I usually don't track that stuff but this time it was just overt.
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2010/03/14 14:04:26
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
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Kid_Kyoto wrote:Just got Kick Ass and it is pretty darn good.
It has a serious problem though.
The plot is set in the real world where a comic fan with no powers decides to put on a suit and fight crime. And gets beaten up and sent to the hospital.
After 6 months of rehab he tries again and through Youtube and Myspace inspires a whole movement.
The problem comes in the end where after 100 pages of telling us that Batman is B-S the kid can now take on armies of mobsters desipite having been tortured for hours and bleeding from every oriphace.
Oh and it's also the sort of book where the heroes are white and blond and the villains are either black or Italian. I usually don't track that stuff but this time it was just overt.
Are you ready for the movie?
Are you ready for the 'controversy' that will surely come along for a ride with the movie? 
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2010/03/14 23:36:38
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Superior Stormvermin
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2010/03/15 04:50:17
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Ha, nice one. Guess I want to see this movie.
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2010/03/16 04:16:34
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Regular Dakkanaut
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I remember buying the first issue of Spiderman, thought it was so cool. Wish that I still had it so that I could flog it for obscene amounts of money!
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2010/03/18 00:49:19
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Fireknife Shas'el
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I dug out my copy of Kingdom Come again. My second favorite Graphic Novel of all time (and to reference the earlier thread of conversation, a damn good Supes story)
#1 is, of course, Watchmen
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2010/03/18 01:18:51
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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[DCM]
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Now that PLANETARY is finished, you should pick them up in trades - fantastic stuff that will read even better when collected as it took... quite a long time to finish up...
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2010/03/18 04:10:21
Subject: The comic book discussion thread.
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Fireknife Shas'el
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I'm still waiting for All-Star Batman & Robin to finish up. Promised myself I'd only buy it as a complete set of trades. I know 1-9 are compiled. I also know that it's apparently a fething terrible comic, but it's Frank Miller and Batman...
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