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Post by IncredibleD on Jan 9, 2014 11:47:14 GMT -5
Hi guys Been listening to the podcast for a while, and i think its awesome there's a forum now.
Name: Dave Where i'm frome: the Netherlands(so i'm sorry for the bad english some times) How I Got Into Comics:when i was a kid i got introduced to comics by all of the 90s animated series(Spider-Man, X-Men, Batman) then i stopped reading for a long time because comics were not easy to get in my country, but then i discovered digital comics about 3 years ago and been reading ever since. What I'm Reading: Saga, Hawkeye, Lazarus, Fables, Locke & Key, Invincible, Batman, Daredevil, Hellboy and a lot more. Prized Geek Possession: uhh...some dutch Hellboy trades i just bought which were not easy to find(lol) and a couple of Marvel and DC hardcovers.
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Post by bull316 on Jan 9, 2014 12:08:52 GMT -5
Hi all,
Looking forward to joining the community.
Name: Scott Where I'm From: Oakthorpe, Swadlincote UK How I Got Into Comics: My nan bought a copy of 2000AD when I was a kid. In my teens I graduated to American comics with Spawn and the Dark Horse movie franchise titles. I moved away from comics for quite a few years, returning only 4 years ago when someone bought me a copy of Civil War and I have loved comics since. What I'm Reading: Batman, Black Bat, Nightwing, Judge Dredd, Fatale, Pretty Deadly, Prized Geek Possession: At the moment, a copy of 2000AD release on the week I was born signed by Judge Dredd creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra.
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Post by chrisfabulous on Jan 9, 2014 13:36:05 GMT -5
Hey everybody! I'm Chris Fabulous. I'm from Lubbock, Texas, originally but I've lived in the Philadelphia area for the past decade. I'm in a punk rock band called the Hellstroms (thehellstroms.bandcamp.com) and dabble in a bit of comic book writing from time to time. It's been years since I had anything actually completed or published, but my New Year's resolution is to start putting the work in again to make another run at breaking into the industry.
I started reading comics with TMNT comics at the supermarket, and getting stoked on my friend's collection of Marvel trading cards. That was 23 years ago. I kind of lapsed for a while until a friend turned me onto the New 52. I stuck with a bit of that (Batman, Batman and..., Animal Man, getting caught up on Aquaman now), plus I started reading tons of Marvel stuff again (currently Avengers, Superior Spider-Man, Hawkeye, and Daredevil are faves), and a fair amount of Image (Sex, Sex Criminals, Rocket Girl, Saga) as well. Grand Morrison is my all time favorite "mainstream" (ish) writer, and I'm also somewhat into more "literary" comics by folks like Dan Clowes, Chris Ware, and especially Charles Burns.
I'm pretty excited that this forum exists. I've been loving the podcast for the past few months, and I've been looking for a place to talk comics online, and none of the other boards have been a good fit. I can already tell that this one is different.
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Post by digart on Jan 9, 2014 14:01:43 GMT -5
Hey guys! Big fan of the podcast. Recently jumped back into comics after spending years away. overwhelmed at time with all the catching up i've got to do, but I'm having a blast.
Here's me:
Name: Martin Where I'm From: Los Angeles, CA How I Got Into Comics: As a teenager, left for a while, now back as a guy in his mid-thirties trying to re-capture some of his youth. What I'm Reading: Aquaman, Batman, some Daredevil, the Crisis trilogy (and any crossover tie-ins I could get my hands on) and Saga (OMG!) - need more. Prized Geek Possession: Some old beat-up comics from when I was a carefree, not so obsessive teenager.
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Post by grimnperilous on Jan 9, 2014 14:30:09 GMT -5
Hi, I've been listening to the podcast for almost a year now and it's definitely something I look forward to each week. It's great you all setup a forum for us and better yet it's a positive place!
Name: Matt Where I'm from: Willow Spring, NC How I got into comics: I started getting into comics after the Batman movie (the Tim Burton one) and got out sometime in the late 90s. During that time I transitioned from mostly X-men and Image stuff to more indie fare (lots o Dark Horse books). In 2011 two things happened to get me back in: I got an iPad and Captain America the First Avenger came out. I was amazed at how much better comics had gotten in my absence and I have fallen in love with digital comics. Since then I have been busy catching up on a decade of Marvel history. What I'm reading: mostly Marvel (if they put it out, there's a decent chance I'm reading it), I just started testing other waters such as Velvet, X, Ghost, Black Science, and (thanks to TC podcast) Sex Criminals. I plan on checking out Rocket Girl for my boy Bob, and Lazarus, for Bobby. Most prized Geek possession: Oddly enough for a comic book reader I don't really get into owning physical media anymore so I guess my iPad is my most valued possession. I couldn't live without that thing.
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Post by Nick on Jan 9, 2014 15:48:05 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I look forward to getting to know all of you.
Name: Nick
Where I'm From: Dallas, TX
How I Got Into Comics: The Super Friends cartoon from the 80's and the Adam West Batman from the 60's got me into comics.
What I'm Reading:
Batman Batman '66 Scooby-Doo Team-Up Green Arrow Daredevil Hawkeye Superior Foes of Spider-Man Afterlife with Archie Sex Criminals Rat Queens Saviors
Prized Geek Possession: Star Trek: Stardate Collection [Blu-ray]
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Post by skeeball on Jan 10, 2014 3:19:37 GMT -5
Hello! I'm Scott, from Chicago, IL.
How I Got Into Comics: I was curious about the "Batman R.I.P." storyline, so I started buying issues around that time (2008).
What I'm Reading in Issue: Afterlife with Archie / Superior Foes / Saga / Zero / Secret Avengers / Li'l Gotham / Wonder Woman / Sex Criminals / Hawkeye What I'm Reading in Collection: All-New X-Men / Uncanny X-Men / Thor: God of Thunder / Daredevil / FF / Wolverine and the X-Men
Prized Geek Possession: A Chris Burnham sketch of Stephanie Brown as Batgirl.
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Post by Czor on Jan 10, 2014 7:00:01 GMT -5
Greetings!
I discovered this podcast before the holiday break (so I got all the 2013 best of shows) and I must say I like it a lot!...so here I am!
Name: Cesar
Where I'm From: Secaucus, NJ
How I Got Into Comics: Always had the interest due to cartoons, but is New Avengers #1 and then Green Lantern: Rebirth that started my (healthy) obsession with comics lol
What I'm Reading: Avengers, Avengers World, All-New X-Factor, All-New X-Men, Amazing X-Men, Aquaman, Batman, Chew, Earth-2, East of West, Five Ghosts, Forever Evil, Forever Evil: Arkham and Rogues, Green Lantern, GL Corps, GL: New Guardians, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hawkeye, Justice League, JLA, Manhattan Projects, Manifest Destiny, New Avengers, Pretty Deadly, Red Lanterns, Saga, Sex Criminals, Superior Spider-Man, Umbral and Uncanny X-Men (and this is why I changed to digital)
Prized Geek Possession: Ummm.....either my New 52 figure collection or Batman #13 NYCC variant signed by both Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.
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Post by JediHunter66 on Jan 10, 2014 12:10:38 GMT -5
Can't wait to have some amazing convos on these forums. Love the podcast, I had fallen off reading comics for a while and stumbled across this podcast and you all got me back into them! Very grateful for it although my wallet may argue that... I have the same problem Steve has with my pull list.. Name: Matt Where I'm From: Corona, California How I Got Into Comics: 90's X-Men cartoon led me to begin reading X books and Spider-Man books as a kid. What I'm Reading: A lot... I've recently downsized my pull list a bit due to money but some of my favorites include: Thor: God of Thunder, Saga, Revival, Superior Spider-Man, Walking Dead, Uncanny X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, East of West, All New X-Men, Star Wars, Sex Criminals and there's more but I don't want to overkill this list. Prized Geek Possession: Does my Boba Fett tattoo count? But really it would have to be my replica Stormtrooper helmet. I've wanted one for as long as I can remember and finally got it this Christmas.
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Post by Fugazi on Jan 10, 2014 12:50:39 GMT -5
Hail and well met! I am a new listener of the podcast as of this October. I started to get back into comic books thanks to The Walking Dead. I had been buying The Walking Dead trades off Amazon. When I finally caught up to the current story arc and wanted to continue reading the comic books I was presented with a problem. There are NO comic book shops within a 30 mile radius of where I live. I drove an hour to the nearest shop to get the latest Walking Dead issue. When I got there I was inundated with childhood comic book shop memories. I wanted to buy some books other than The Walking Dead but I had NO IDEA where to start. Thats when I started looking for podcasts to listen to and here we are today Name: Jon Where I'm From: North Carolina (oringally NJ) How I Got Into Comics: (see above) What I'm Reading/Pull List: Batgirl, Batman, Batman and X, Catwoman, Detective Comics: Batman, Harley Quinn, Sandman: Overture (and read trades 1-2), Red Sonja (Gail Simone), Black Science, East of West, Rocket Girl, Saga, Walking Dead, Amazing Spider-Man, Black Widow, Guardians of the Galaxy, Indestructible Hulk, Superior Spider-Man, Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man. Other Hobbies: Programming, Video Gaming, Vaporizing Cannabis Prized Geek Possesion: My way too expensive Alienware laptop
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Post by Fugazi on Jan 10, 2014 13:34:57 GMT -5
I'm very excited to see a TC forum! I'm looking forward to lots of comicy conversations here! Name: Daniel Where I'm from: Raleigh, NC How I got into comics: Round 1 was Civil War. It sounded interesting, so I picked up the event. Then fell off immediately. I read a few major stories (Watchmen, Sin City, The Walking Dead), and finally picked up the hobby for real the day Avengers came out, starting with New 52 stuff. What I'm reading: Batman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, The Movement, Superman Unchained, Red Sonja, Saga, East of West, Sex Criminals, Pretty Deadly, Morning Glories, New Avengers, Capt. Marvel, Hawkeye, Amazing X-men, Thor, and others that are either wrapping up or about to begin. Prized Geek Possession: The signed/numbered print of the cover of Saga #4 You're lucky to be in Raleigh, there are a few good comic book shops there. I live in Pinehurst and there is NOTHING here except a sub-par comic book shop an hour away in Fayetteville. Do you go to Capital Comics at all? Was there once, great shop but sooooo faaaaar
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Post by procrastronaut on Jan 10, 2014 13:44:52 GMT -5
I'm Martyn, I'm 33 and from Somerset in the UK. How I Got Into Comics: I used to read British humour titles like Whizzer & Chips and Buster as a younger child, but my first introduction to superhero comics was through a Marvel comics omnibus when I was about 7 or 8. There were reprints of issues of Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Incredible Hulk and the X-Men inside and it fascinated me. That book has been read so much it's held together with tape! I started reading 2000ad and the Judge Dredd Megazine regularly when I was about 13 (waaaay back in 1993) and started visiting a comic shop regularly shortly after that. I was introduced to Batman after reading Sword of Azrael and Knightfall and I've been reading comics seriously ever since. What I'm Reading: I recently had to trim my pull list, but I'm still buying far too much! I keep up with most of Marvel's output but I'm especially a fan of Spider-Man. My DC interests are mostly Batman and the Flash. Lots of Image books but my standout favourite title is probably Invincible. Prized Geek Possession: my entire collection of 42 boxes of comics (and counting!). Glad to be here, love the podcast, looking forward to getting to know this community
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Post by optimus on Jan 10, 2014 14:46:13 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I have been listening to the podcast for a few months now and really like it and hope the forums can help me find comics to fill my collection.
Name: Pedro Where: Seattle How I got into Comics: I started reading marvel comics from the 7-11 as a kid What I'm Reading: Marvel (New Avengers, Hawkeye, Guardians of the Galaxy, Indestructible Hulk) Valiant (Bloodshot, X-0 Manowar, Unity) DC (Batman Beyond 2.0, Justice League Beyond, Injustice) Indy (Sex Criminals, Shoalin Cowboy) Prized Geek Possession: Toss up between my 3 foot tall Optimus statue or my Alex Ross acrylic painting of the Justice League
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Post by drocat on Jan 10, 2014 15:44:14 GMT -5
Hail and well met! I am a new listener of the podcast as of this October. I started to get back into comic books thanks to The Walking Dead. I had been buying The Walking Dead trades off Amazon. When I finally caught up to the current story arc and wanted to continue reading the comic books I was presented with a problem. There are NO comic book shops within a 30 mile radius of where I live. I drove an hour to the nearest shop to get the latest Walking Dead issue. When I got there I was inundated with childhood comic book shop memories. I wanted to buy some books other than The Walking Dead but I had NO IDEA where to start. Thats when I started looking for podcasts to listen to and here we are today Name: Jon Where I'm From: North Carolina (oringally NJ) How I Got Into Comics: (see above) What I'm Reading/Pull List: Batgirl, Batman, Batman and X, Catwoman, Detective Comics: Batman, Harley Quinn, Sandman: Overture (and read trades 1-2), Red Sonja (Gail Simone), Black Science, East of West, Rocket Girl, Saga, Walking Dead, Amazing Spider-Man, Black Widow, Guardians of the Galaxy, Indestructible Hulk, Superior Spider-Man, Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man. Other Hobbies: Programming, Video Gaming, Vaporizing Cannabis Prized Geek Possesion: My way too expensive Alienware laptop Nice username, Fugazi. Also nice taste in comics and hobbies. Welcome. Sidebar: do you ever have any trouble with your Alienware? I was thinking about switching computers.
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Post by Fugazi on Jan 10, 2014 16:00:32 GMT -5
Hail and well met! I am a new listener of the podcast as of this October. I started to get back into comic books thanks to The Walking Dead. I had been buying The Walking Dead trades off Amazon. When I finally caught up to the current story arc and wanted to continue reading the comic books I was presented with a problem. There are NO comic book shops within a 30 mile radius of where I live. I drove an hour to the nearest shop to get the latest Walking Dead issue. When I got there I was inundated with childhood comic book shop memories. I wanted to buy some books other than The Walking Dead but I had NO IDEA where to start. Thats when I started looking for podcasts to listen to and here we are today Name: Jon Where I'm From: North Carolina (oringally NJ) How I Got Into Comics: (see above) What I'm Reading/Pull List: Batgirl, Batman, Batman and X, Catwoman, Detective Comics: Batman, Harley Quinn, Sandman: Overture (and read trades 1-2), Red Sonja (Gail Simone), Black Science, East of West, Rocket Girl, Saga, Walking Dead, Amazing Spider-Man, Black Widow, Guardians of the Galaxy, Indestructible Hulk, Superior Spider-Man, Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man. Other Hobbies: Programming, Video Gaming, Vaporizing Cannabis Prized Geek Possesion: My way too expensive Alienware laptop Nice username, Fugazi. Also nice taste in comics and hobbies. Welcome. Sidebar: do you ever have any trouble with your Alienware? I was thinking about switching computers. Alienware is a bit over priced but very stable! Havent had a single problem with it yet.
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