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by Brian K. Vaughan
Saga is an ongoing comic book series, so far collected in 4 trade paperbacks, that I can recommend to everyone who enjoys a weird cocktail of fantasy and subversive humour. The story is told from the logic of an alien world and so it's practically impossible to stay ahead of the writers. Instead, almost every page brings the promise of some really big surprise simply because we don't understand most of the rules. The drawings are amazing, full of strange ideas and nice colours.
With a strong appetite for the weird, Saga is a deliciously bizarre experience, and that makes it all the more fun!
Is his skin the exact same color as his pants, or is he taking a dump with his pants pulled up?
It actually wasn't bad, and it's always interesting to get a glimpse of what might have been, but the more I read, the more I found myself skimming over until ultimately I was just looking at the artwork. As @agent007391 pointed out, it's not terribly interesting.
Plus I couldn't get past lizard Han Solo :-L
As much as I love the films, I must say this is head and shoulders above them, artistically and intellectually. I will definitely try to get hold of more.
These 200+ pages long Fantagraphics books ruin me, but what can you do? Barks is my drug. One of the few that can really make me laugh.
What did you think of them?
Batman Earth One, Volume 2 came out recently. I feel like this will be more successful than the Superman series has been going. I'll be sure to post that review once I read it!
As for Volume 1, there wasn't much not to like! I LOVED what they did with Bullock. He could have easily been a whole new character, but I think it'll be more fun to see him downward spiral into the unhealthy alcoholic Bullock we're familiar with! I liked the character development with Gordon too-- as opposed to Year One for example, we're used to seeing Gordon prepared to do the right thing no matter what, but here we see a man who's already been beaten. It's not even depicted to make him out to be a coward either, but rather just a man who once had good intentions but is now exhausted and defeated. His only real concern is providing for his daughter. It takes the actions of Batman (and Bullock, oddly enough) to spring him back into shape and it's awesome when he does!
Oh and Alfred.... damn, I love Alfred. This is the best depiction of him yet IMO! He's arguably more badass than Batman in this book!
I suppose I have mixed feelings about Batman's costume... it gradually gets updated throughout the book, but one thing remains: the eyes. Does it help to see Batman's eyes? Sure we see them in the movies, but it's also dark and shadowy.
Maybe if the eyeholes weren't so damn big, that would help
As it stands, it looks a little cartoony, and, well..... like cosplay.
But as a whole I love Batman Earth One. I'm anxious to read Vol 2. Did anyone here read it yet? I hear there's a surprise with Two-Face....
I've already read the first volume and must say I thoroughly enjoyed it! Great stuff. I love Clarke's inner monologue. It's fun to read the thoughts of such a 'god' going through almost pubescent agitations and frustrations.
Maybe the best Justice League story I have ever read, and a deserved winner of the Eisner Award.
Have you seen the fan made trailer?
The acting is atrocious, lol- BUT, the costumes are outstanding and Danny and Margie, who play Superman and Wonder Woman are professional cosplayers I've followed for years now. Visually, it's real neat to look at!
I own these two first League comics beforehand, and was actually looking for Century , which I did not find. So this one tempted me. Couldn t resist.
American issues 226-233 by Miller and Mazucchelli (1986/87) collected. One of the greatest Daredevil sagas ever. Loved the little nod to The Spirit.
Collects the first stories from 1974-1976. I have been wanting to read this since the late 70s, and finally I got hold of this wonderful book!
He runs real fast, he leaps real high, no flying. He takes out wife beaters, military folks and gangsters, no super villains.
He threatens to break the neck of people or rip their hearts out. There are even a few kills on his part.
His powers is not due to a yellow sun, just that kryptonians are millions years ahead of us in their physical development.
New series coming up, guys. danger girl: renegade
Hopefully this one will pick up where May Day left us hungry for more. I subscribed today.
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It's going to fill in the backstory of Abbey. Consider me very excited for this (it is Danger Girl, afterall). ^:)^
Never read the earliest Sandman stories before. This is great stuff.
Another masterpiece by Mike Mignola with a glowing foreword by anothe comic book hero, Alan Moore. And hey, Kroenen is in Norway this time.
Sandman is (IMHO) required reading for anyone who appreciates quality storytelling in the graphic novel/comic book format.
Spawn/Batman (1994) one of my favourites of all time, I read it once a year I guess.
A collection featuring Mignola s own favourite, THE CORPSE.
The fourth of this series came out here today, interesting stories, and co-written by George Miller. Very enjoyable!