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I like Cable as a character (specifically in stuff like "Burned Offering") bit a lot of his stuff is realllly bad. Any suggestions on good Cable?
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Franchescanado posted:Now I'm hungry for more. I have a few different new recommendations I'm looking for. I mainly read through Marvel Unlimited, so if I can read it through that, I'm happy, You could check out Hickman's Fantastic Four/FF. It's not really comparable in tone, but it is the same kind of awesome long-form, single author run with a really interesting, complex (for a superhero comic) story and well-written character progression. I'd put it alongside UXF as one of the best runs I've read since I started getting into comics a few years ago.
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May 11, 2014 18:43
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Remender's new creator-owned work through Image is Deadly Class, and it's really good. It's typically described as "Harry Potter but in a school for assassins", but is so much better than that.
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May 11, 2014 19:09
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Shitshow posted:Remender's new creator-owned work through Image is Deadly Class, and it's really good. It's typically described as "Harry Potter but in a school for assassins", but is so much better than that.
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May 11, 2014 20:29
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Moriatti posted:I like Cable as a character (specifically in stuff like "Burned Offering") bit a lot of his stuff is realllly bad. Any suggestions on good Cable? It was never collected, but there was a fantastic late '90s run on Cable that started drawing him away from the increasingly-incomprehensible X-continuity and into the larger Marvel Universe as a whole. This all started with James Robinson, currently on a hot streak from writing DC's Starman, writing Cable's issue "-1" (from a month where Marvel released #-1 issues of every series) and #45-50, followed by his hand-picked successor Joe Casey writing #51-70. A lot of the art from this run was by Jose Ladronn, doing an incredible Jack Kirby pastiche, much like Tom Scioli does nowadays. Unfortunately Casey's story never got a true ending, as Rob Liefeld took over, interrupting what Robinson and Casey were building toward.
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May 11, 2014 20:29
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Thanks! Is this avail on Unlimited? Because I'm considering that service, and this seems like something I would gobble up.
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May 11, 2014 21:17
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Moriatti posted:Thanks! Is this avail on Unlimited? Because I'm considering that service, and this seems like something I would gobble up. It was said on the last page, but you can search the Unlimited archives yourself even as a nonsubscriber to see what's available.
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May 12, 2014 01:42
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Franchescanado posted:what else by Remender is worth reading? In addition to above posts, Uncanny Avengers is pretty much the sequel to UXF, so that. The first arc wasn't great, but it gets really great and pretty UXF'y from #6, bringing in all that Apocalypse stuff and getting Acuna on art. The first arc of his new Captain America was a blast. Teenage Fansub fucked around with this message at 02:09 on May 12, 2014 |
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May 12, 2014 02:03
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Moriatti posted:Thanks! Is this avail on Unlimited? Because I'm considering that service, and this seems like something I would gobble up. Appears it isn't. They had me at James Robinson too.
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May 12, 2014 08:20
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Jeff Wiiver posted:First issue is free on Comixology for those who are interested in checking this out. Looks like it isn't, anymore. 99c compared to 1.99 though.
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May 12, 2014 10:08
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I love Deadly Class. It's a really good read!
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May 12, 2014 10:20
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Big Bad Voodoo Lou posted:It was never collected, but there was a fantastic late '90s run on Cable that started drawing him away from the increasingly-incomprehensible X-continuity and into the larger Marvel Universe as a whole. There was a "Cable and Deadpool" series for a while (early 2000s?) that was better than it had any right to be. Cable was played as a straightforward "I want to save the world" guy, and Deadpool was mostly comic relief. But it was good, honest.
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May 12, 2014 12:24
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hadji murad posted:Appears it isn't. They had me at James Robinson too.
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May 12, 2014 14:48
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Comic posted:Looks like it isn't, anymore. 99c compared to 1.99 though.
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May 12, 2014 18:17
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I want to read some Constantine before the show airs; is the New 52 version any good? My guess would be no, but if there are any stand out issues, I'd be willing to check em out. Also, as for classic Hellblazer, should I just start at the beginning? Any other notable/must read arcs?
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May 12, 2014 18:29
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horsepeen posted:I want to read some Constantine before the show airs; is the New 52 version any good? My guess would be no, but if there are any stand out issues, I'd be willing to check em out. I love Original Sins, but you have to know its a satire of Thatchers England and its really political. Most people say start with Dangerous Habits by Garth Ennis. You also might want to read Swamp Thing by Original Writer, as he first appeared there. gently caress the 52 one.
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May 12, 2014 18:32
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horsepeen posted:is the New 52 version any good?
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May 12, 2014 18:34
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I think the entire series except Azzarello and Andy Diggle's runs are worth reading, but Original Sins is obviously the strongest part. I think it's a lot more enjoyable when you've read the rest because of how it reinvents and analyzes certain parts of the character, who was well-traveled by then. Ennis came up with the premise because it was the only thing he could figure hadn't been done with Constantine yet. A lot of people dislike the early stuff, but I think most of it is really great, and Swamp Thing is so good you should read it for its own sake, not just because it's where Constantine got his start and had his core character traits established. The new 52 version can eat a dick.
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May 12, 2014 18:36
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If you want some new fifty two Constantine, there's an awesome two-parter in Charles Soule's Swamp Thing that he was in. #22-23. It's about a town possessed by supernatural whiskey that grows on a tree. Constantine is under the spell and declares himself king with a broken bottle for a crown. It's fuckin' great.  e: And Jeff Lemire's run on Justice League Dark #0,9-23 wasn't a bad NuConstantine featured comic (though it does end out as chapters in Trinity War.) Teenage Fansub fucked around with this message at 20:31 on May 12, 2014 |
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May 12, 2014 18:40
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Awesome, thanks for the recommendations, all.
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May 12, 2014 18:53
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I've been reading Rick Remender's Venom series for about a week now while having my morning coffee, and I just reached the part of the run that ties in with Spider Island. I've never read that arc, but as I near the end of these Venom issues I find myself curious. Is it worth reading? The premise feels really dumb, but it's presented well in these Venom issues, at least.
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May 12, 2014 18:59
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It's Slott, so it's pretty bad and stupid and poorly paced, but it's not the very worst thing he's ever written.
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May 12, 2014 19:00
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I just read Spider Island and most of the tie ins a few months back and Lurdiak pretty much nailed it. It's nothing great, but as far as big Marvel crossover events go it's not awful.
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May 13, 2014 00:38
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There is a sale on DC's 52 on comixology. For someone who doesn't read much DC, is this worth checking out?
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May 13, 2014 05:41
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Really digging Wood's run on Conan. Should I dive into the Savage Sword or is there some good stuff from other Dark Horse series like Cimerian or King Conan?
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May 13, 2014 05:44
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fozzy fosbourne posted:There is a sale on DC's 52 on comixology. For someone who doesn't read much DC, is this worth checking out? Yes. Without question. It's brilliant. I can't remember if World War 3 is totally necessary. I think it just fleshes out a big battle at the end that the series sort of skips over. Never read Four Horsemen, but I remember liking Black Adam. Think it takes place after 52. Teenage Fansub fucked around with this message at 05:57 on May 13, 2014 |
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May 13, 2014 05:51
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52 was an amazing experience to be around for when it was first released. Its only gotten better with age.
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May 13, 2014 06:10
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I liked Original Sins a lot, I've been meaning to read more of Constantines stuff. With Hellblazer being rereleased in new edition trades, I thought I'd pick up Ennis run since I also loved Preacher. Besides Ennis run, including vol 8 which is coming out next month, I also ordered vol 2 The Devil You Know. What I'm wanting to know is can I safely skip volumes 3 and 4 without missing anything crucial for Ennis' run. I believe one has a hippy story and the other a serial killer story.
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May 13, 2014 06:20
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Veg posted:I liked Original Sins a lot, I've been meaning to read more of Constantines stuff. With Hellblazer being rereleased in new edition trades, I thought I'd pick up Ennis run since I also loved Preacher. Family Man is loving awesome and ties into Sandman. Volume 3 and 4 is good poo poo, but Ennis run is pretty self contained.
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May 13, 2014 06:23
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bobkatt013 posted:Family Man is loving awesome and ties into Sandman. Volume 3 and 4 is good poo poo, but Ennis run is pretty self contained. No doubt I'll get more withdrawal symptoms and get em eventually.
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May 13, 2014 06:31
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Sorry if this is the wrong place but I couldn't find anywhere else on the forum to post this, and I thought maybe you guys would know best. Anyway, I need to get shot of my collection of comics, and I was wondering if anyone here would know of a good place online that could do it (besides ebay)? Or anywhere in the UK that happens to buy second hand comics. Ideally I'm wanting to shift the whole collection in one go.
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May 13, 2014 11:56
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Which Ultimate Marvel minis/one shots are worth it? I already know the Iron Man OSC one is garbage.
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May 14, 2014 05:34
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zoux posted:Which Ultimate Marvel minis/one shots are worth it? I already know the Iron Man OSC one is garbage.
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May 14, 2014 05:35
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If Bendis's name is on it, it's important. They have all been good except cataclysm
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May 14, 2014 05:38
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bobkatt013 posted:If Bendis's name is on it, it's important. They have all been good except cataclysm I mean, is there anything in Ult. marvel to avoid, really? I know Ultimates 3/Ultimatum is supposed to be pretty awful, but I think I have to read it because it fucks with so much poo poo. Back in the day I read the four ongoings through Before Ultimates 3, so I've heard Ultimatium "ruins Ultimate Marvel" until the relaunch. True? (And The only specific complaints I've heard are Blob eats Wasp and Wolverine is mean to Clint about his dead wife)
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May 14, 2014 05:42
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zoux posted:I mean, is there anything in Ult. marvel to avoid, really? I know Ultimates 3/Ultimatum is supposed to be pretty awful, but I think I have to read it because it fucks with so much poo poo. Yes the story is stupid stupid beyond belief and kills off a poo poo load if characters either stupidly or off panel. It's just a poo poo comic.
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May 14, 2014 05:46
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zoux posted:I mean, is there anything in Ult. marvel to avoid, really? I know Ultimates 3/Ultimatum is supposed to be pretty awful, but I think I have to read it because it fucks with so much poo poo.
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May 14, 2014 13:30
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zoux posted:Which Ultimate Marvel minis/one shots are worth it? I already know the Iron Man OSC one is garbage. Everything Warren Ellis wrote for the Ultimate line is good, fun comics. Hickman's Hawkeye mini was decent, though a little disappointing because it sets up a cool situation that no one else does anything with. Ultimate Wolverine versus Hulk was pretty cool, and you won't have to deal with the multi-year gap between issues 2 and 3.
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zoux posted:I mean, is there anything in Ult. marvel to avoid, really? I know Ultimates 3/Ultimatum is supposed to be pretty awful, but I think I have to read it because it fucks with so much poo poo. The plot of Ultimates 3 hinges around a leaked sex tape between Iron Man and Black Widow. It's barely relevant to the wider continuity beyond one important event that launches Ultimatum, but it's a pretty fun read in an entertainingly stupid way, and could potentially have been legitimately good if it took itself less seriously. Ultimatum is grim, unpleasant, stupid and pointless. It "ruins Ultimate Marvel" by snuffing a tremendous amount of beloved characters. If you want to know about Ultimatum for continuity purposes, I would skip the comic and just read the lists of deaths on the Wikipedia article -- it's an entire page long on my laptop screen.
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Saeku posted:The plot of Ultimates 3 hinges around a leaked sex tape between Iron Man and Black Widow. It's barely relevant to the wider continuity beyond one important event that launches Ultimatum, but it's a pretty fun read in an entertainingly stupid way, and could potentially have been legitimately good if it took itself less seriously. Ugh. What is Jeph Loeb's deal?
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