I love Talking Comics and what they've done to my pull-list.
Jan 9, 2014 21:08:58 GMT -5
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Post by Logan A. Rowland on Jan 9, 2014 21:08:58 GMT -5
I love Talking Comics. I work a job that involves a lot of driving in a truck and therefore, I listen to a lot of podcasts. Talking Comics is my most anticipated and most loved podcast I listen to, and I listen to a lot (iFanboy, Podcast Beyond!, Raging Bullets, The Comedy Button, RebelFM, and much more). Before I continue, I want to expound upon my background with comics.
I picked up Arkham Asylum and Arkham City when the latter was released in 2011 and when I fell in love with the wonderful stories, I realized that I wanted to experience more Batman stories. I had seen the movies, I had watched the cartoons and shows. What's left? The comics. Now, I lived in a small town and was actually attending college in Fort Wort, TX at the time and I had known of comics in my youth, but knew nothing of what was going on with comics outside of the Archie Comics my mother would get me at the grocery stores. So, I did what any sane 18 year old would do: I Googled it. After many pages read of articles telling me what they thought the best Batman stories were, I settled on buying these: The Killing Joke, Year One, The Long Halloween, The Dark Knight Returns and Mad Love (because I love Batman: The Animated Series). Now, what I think of these books is worthy of a different forum thread all together, and what I want to convey here is that I was hooked. I moved back to my small town because of complications with my finances and the closest comic book store was and is an hour and a half away from me. So, I found comiXology. But what do I read? I learned of the New 52 because I saw it and, well, I Googled it. And then I decided to start listening to podcasts. When I searched for a comics podcast, Talking Comics was the first podcast I found and I began to listen to it. This is a long time after I had basically decided that I was stuck reading only Batman comics because I didn't even know where to start outside of that.
And then, the mild-mannered podcasters came in a saved the day.
The more I listened, the easier I found it to understand the medium. I sent questions and they answered them. I emailed Bob and basically said, "I don't know anything. Please help!" and even though I probably seemed pathetic and annoying with all the questions I asked that seem obvious to me now, but not a single person running this podcast ever made me feel less than human or unintelligent for not knowing basic things about the medium. For example, I didn't know what a trade was, and I didn't know what variant covers were, I didn't know there were publishers other than Marvel and DC (I did know those were different though), and I didn't know how to go about getting into comics. Bob and I have a backlog or "back issue count"--if you will--now that I think rivals all of the Fantastic Four! Steph, Steve, Bobbie and I have all shared wonderful conversations through Twitter. I feel welcomed in this atmosphere and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
During this time, since I began listening to the podcast, I have become engaged to my soon to be wife and the lovely hosts of this show were kind enough to celebrate that on air and I am humbled even still today that they did so. I have written a novel, titled "Only That Which They Defend" about my own superheroes in a city I have created and the hosts were cool enough to announce my indiegogo campaign to all who listened. I didn't reach my goal, but the book is being published even still and will be available later on this year. (I do know some shame, so that's all the plugging I will do)
One of the most influential things this comics has affected, of course, is my comic pull-list. (I will detail below)
What I want this thread to be...what I hope this thread to be is a celebration of these four people (and the many contributors as well) for putting in the time and the effort to give a show that is excellent and still feel like we are a part of a circle of friends talking about stories we love. So, come and share your love for this podcast.
How did you find them?
How has the show affected your reading, your life?
What is your Talking Comics influenced pull-list?
And without further adieu, my Talking Comics pull-list:
Bobby talked me into reading:
Mark Waid's Daredevil, Peter Tomasi's Batman and Robin, Jason Aaron's Wolverine and the X-Men, James Asmus' Quantum and Woody, Rick Remender's Black Science, Jeff Lemire's Trillium, Grant Morrison's Batman Incorporated
Steve convinced me into reading: BMB's Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, Dan Slott's The Superior Spider-Man, Jonathan Luna's Alex + Ada, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti's Harley Quinn
Stephanie cajoled me into picking up these books: Scott Snyder's American Vampire and The Wake, Tim Seeley's Revival, Terry Moore's Rachel Rising, Bill Willingham's Fables
Bob persuaded me to spend money on these titles: Matt Fraction and Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four/FF, as well as Lee and Kirby's, Dave Stevens' The Rocketeer, Mark Waid's The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction, Kelly Sue DeConnick's Captain Marvel, Avengers Assemble and Pretty Deadly, Ed Brubaker's Velvet, Jonathan Hickman's New Avengers and Avengers, Brian Wood's X-Men, Gail Simone's Batgirl, Ed Brubaker's Fatale
And a collective effort from all men and women hosting this podcast have got me to add these to my list (some were pushed by a few individuals than others, but I can't recall which ones): Hawkeye, Sex Criminals, The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Saga, Zero, Afterlife with Archie, Star Wars, Locke & Key, Astonishing X-Men
And there are so many more I want to read but do not have the means to do so. If it were not for the Talking Comics crew, I would probably not be reading comics today. I appreciate everything you guys do and I hope that this message conveys my appreciation and thankfulness for all that you do.
Now, Talking Comic listeners...I'm calling you out. Tell these guys and gal what you think of them (as in why you love them). I'm sure when things get tough this year, they will need some pick me ups. I know I do sometimes. So, give a little back. Send the kind words you wish you could say while you listen to them laugh and have a good time through your speakers.
And a final note, I know I'm long winded, but here: A reminder that you guys are awesome. I am a young 21 year old male who lives in a small town in Texas and you have affected my life greatly and positively. Your reach is far, and we the listeners, love you guys.
Thanks for everything.
Rules of the thread:
Be kind.
...
...
Yep, that's it.
I picked up Arkham Asylum and Arkham City when the latter was released in 2011 and when I fell in love with the wonderful stories, I realized that I wanted to experience more Batman stories. I had seen the movies, I had watched the cartoons and shows. What's left? The comics. Now, I lived in a small town and was actually attending college in Fort Wort, TX at the time and I had known of comics in my youth, but knew nothing of what was going on with comics outside of the Archie Comics my mother would get me at the grocery stores. So, I did what any sane 18 year old would do: I Googled it. After many pages read of articles telling me what they thought the best Batman stories were, I settled on buying these: The Killing Joke, Year One, The Long Halloween, The Dark Knight Returns and Mad Love (because I love Batman: The Animated Series). Now, what I think of these books is worthy of a different forum thread all together, and what I want to convey here is that I was hooked. I moved back to my small town because of complications with my finances and the closest comic book store was and is an hour and a half away from me. So, I found comiXology. But what do I read? I learned of the New 52 because I saw it and, well, I Googled it. And then I decided to start listening to podcasts. When I searched for a comics podcast, Talking Comics was the first podcast I found and I began to listen to it. This is a long time after I had basically decided that I was stuck reading only Batman comics because I didn't even know where to start outside of that.
And then, the mild-mannered podcasters came in a saved the day.
The more I listened, the easier I found it to understand the medium. I sent questions and they answered them. I emailed Bob and basically said, "I don't know anything. Please help!" and even though I probably seemed pathetic and annoying with all the questions I asked that seem obvious to me now, but not a single person running this podcast ever made me feel less than human or unintelligent for not knowing basic things about the medium. For example, I didn't know what a trade was, and I didn't know what variant covers were, I didn't know there were publishers other than Marvel and DC (I did know those were different though), and I didn't know how to go about getting into comics. Bob and I have a backlog or "back issue count"--if you will--now that I think rivals all of the Fantastic Four! Steph, Steve, Bobbie and I have all shared wonderful conversations through Twitter. I feel welcomed in this atmosphere and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
During this time, since I began listening to the podcast, I have become engaged to my soon to be wife and the lovely hosts of this show were kind enough to celebrate that on air and I am humbled even still today that they did so. I have written a novel, titled "Only That Which They Defend" about my own superheroes in a city I have created and the hosts were cool enough to announce my indiegogo campaign to all who listened. I didn't reach my goal, but the book is being published even still and will be available later on this year. (I do know some shame, so that's all the plugging I will do)
One of the most influential things this comics has affected, of course, is my comic pull-list. (I will detail below)
What I want this thread to be...what I hope this thread to be is a celebration of these four people (and the many contributors as well) for putting in the time and the effort to give a show that is excellent and still feel like we are a part of a circle of friends talking about stories we love. So, come and share your love for this podcast.
How did you find them?
How has the show affected your reading, your life?
What is your Talking Comics influenced pull-list?
And without further adieu, my Talking Comics pull-list:
Bobby talked me into reading:
Mark Waid's Daredevil, Peter Tomasi's Batman and Robin, Jason Aaron's Wolverine and the X-Men, James Asmus' Quantum and Woody, Rick Remender's Black Science, Jeff Lemire's Trillium, Grant Morrison's Batman Incorporated
Steve convinced me into reading: BMB's Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, Dan Slott's The Superior Spider-Man, Jonathan Luna's Alex + Ada, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti's Harley Quinn
Stephanie cajoled me into picking up these books: Scott Snyder's American Vampire and The Wake, Tim Seeley's Revival, Terry Moore's Rachel Rising, Bill Willingham's Fables
Bob persuaded me to spend money on these titles: Matt Fraction and Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four/FF, as well as Lee and Kirby's, Dave Stevens' The Rocketeer, Mark Waid's The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction, Kelly Sue DeConnick's Captain Marvel, Avengers Assemble and Pretty Deadly, Ed Brubaker's Velvet, Jonathan Hickman's New Avengers and Avengers, Brian Wood's X-Men, Gail Simone's Batgirl, Ed Brubaker's Fatale
And a collective effort from all men and women hosting this podcast have got me to add these to my list (some were pushed by a few individuals than others, but I can't recall which ones): Hawkeye, Sex Criminals, The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Saga, Zero, Afterlife with Archie, Star Wars, Locke & Key, Astonishing X-Men
And there are so many more I want to read but do not have the means to do so. If it were not for the Talking Comics crew, I would probably not be reading comics today. I appreciate everything you guys do and I hope that this message conveys my appreciation and thankfulness for all that you do.
Now, Talking Comic listeners...I'm calling you out. Tell these guys and gal what you think of them (as in why you love them). I'm sure when things get tough this year, they will need some pick me ups. I know I do sometimes. So, give a little back. Send the kind words you wish you could say while you listen to them laugh and have a good time through your speakers.
And a final note, I know I'm long winded, but here: A reminder that you guys are awesome. I am a young 21 year old male who lives in a small town in Texas and you have affected my life greatly and positively. Your reach is far, and we the listeners, love you guys.
Thanks for everything.
Rules of the thread:
Be kind.
...
...
Yep, that's it.