spydes
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Post by spydes on Feb 5, 2015 10:06:50 GMT -5
Did anyone pick up and read through the first issue on release day, 2/4? I'm curious to hear some initial thoughts.
First and foremost, I don't have enough experience with Grant Morrison to judge if this book is typical to his style. That being said, I started to wonder if I was having a stroke as I read through the first issue. Bizarre storylines intermingled with hauntingly complex imagery in a unearthly amalgam that made me question language itself.
Now here's the really crazy part: I kind of liked it. I'm finding it hard to explain how I could stumble through the issue, be completely confused, and yet be eager for the next installment. Yet, that's exactly the quandary I find myself in.
I will definitely reread the issue, as I'm hoping to pick up on things I may have missed. The beautiful artwork alone is worth another look. But I wanted to see if anyone else was willing to offer their primary reactions to the book. Are you blissfully perplexed too? :-)
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Post by Tony on Feb 5, 2015 17:28:46 GMT -5
Yeah, this is exactly the sort of buck-ass-crazy that I enjoy. When I got to the last page, I immediately flipped back to the beginning and read it again (even though I still had new Saga sitting there yet to be read). The "this is what's happening in reality" bits in the back half absolutely hooked me and made the rest of it make so much more sense. I had some trepidation going in, but I felt like it was a pretty spectacular first issue.
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spydes
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Post by spydes on Feb 5, 2015 19:38:53 GMT -5
...The "this is what's happening in reality" bits in the back half absolutely hooked me and made the rest of it make so much more sense. I had some trepidation going in, but I felt like it was a pretty spectacular first issue. How great is it that the "in the REAL world" plot points are so fantastical that they are nearly as bizarre as the dream world constructs?? Completely agree that this first issue is so rich in story and intrigue that you are left with no choice but to continue to take the ride.
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Post by wamphari on Feb 5, 2015 21:23:58 GMT -5
I read it, and I know no one wants another of my anti-Morrison rants but this book was typical and bad. Morrison's real problem is that he seems to get some idea of a thing he wants to do in his head and all things serve that idea. In good writing characters drive story, in Morrison's writing story drives characters. The pitch for this was clearly, "hey, lets send John Constantine into space!" On top of that the Art is mediocre, although it did have a cool cover. when I read Ms Marvel or Bitch Planet or deadpool I feel energized, when I read this book I feel exhausted. Sorry guys, don't mean to be the wet blanket, but I gotta be.
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Post by BatFonz on Feb 7, 2015 15:28:13 GMT -5
Loved it, but I like Morrison overall although I agree he tends to let story drive characters which in a ongoing series can be problematic but in a limited series I'm all good with it.
I think its the layers he brings to his work which allows you to read and re-read it and this is shaping up to be no different. I think its more woof-bark-donkey stuff from the grand-poobah of insanity and if his name is on it you know exactly what you are going to get, same with Chris Burnham's art I like it, it suits Morrison's otherworldly writing.
When it comes to my comic spend I know writers which just turn me off so I can relate to your feelings but I steer clear and maybe spend that wedge on something that sounds more up your street as you might discover an absolute gem!
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Post by lennyreid on Feb 9, 2015 5:30:22 GMT -5
Loved it. Morrison's imagination is rich and this was fully realised by Burnham. Plenty of intrigue, the stakes are high. I'm in.
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Post by tundra on Feb 9, 2015 6:07:12 GMT -5
First and foremost, I don't have enough experience with Grant Morrison to judge if this book is typical to his style. That being said, I started to wonder if I was having a stroke as I read through the first issue. Bizarre storylines intermingled with hauntingly complex imagery in a unearthly amalgam that made me question language itself. Yes, that's typical. Now here's the really crazy part: I kind of liked it. I'm finding it hard to explain how I could stumble through the issue, be completely confused, and yet be eager for the next installment. Yet, that's exactly the quandary I find myself in. Yes, that's typical too If you find you enjoy this reading sensation, one of the biggest favours you can do for yourself in your comics reading life is to read Morrison's Doom Patrol. It has all of the glorious weirdness, but with strong and compelling characters throughout the run.
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