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Post by Nick on Jan 10, 2014 23:33:19 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 God I miss spinner racks. I don't remember my local 7-11 carrying comics, but man did i love buying candy there every morning before school and playing Street Fighter II everyday after school. |
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Post by masterrah35 on Jan 11, 2014 10:36:29 GMT -5
Name: Nate
Where I'm From: Bronx New York
How I Got Into Comics: I got into comics when I was 13 yrs old. I collect mostly Marvel X-men titles. I had hundred before I went away to school. When I got back home my brother sold a big chunk of my collection, Thank to my grand father he knew how much I loved my comics and grab what was left and stored them for me. It really hurt me that my brother did that but what can you do. I got back into comics about 2 years ago but mostly Star Wars. I have branched out now and start collecting DC Comics. That is what lead me to your Podcast which I am Loving.
What I'm Reading: Star wars, Batman, Batgirl, Batwoman, Justice League, JLA, JLA Dark, Nightwing, Superman,Wonder Woman, Aquaman, etc. Mostly The New 52 Comics I am really enjoying the Forever Evil Story Arc
Prized Geek Possession: All my Star Wars Action Figures and my Darth Malgus Statue
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Post by Bob Reyer on Jan 11, 2014 10:49:24 GMT -5
Hello Troops! I just dropped by to say thanks to everyone who's already participating in the Talking Comics Forum, and to make with the introductions: Name: Bob Reyer Where I'm from: Some say I'm so far out of the loop that it's the Blue Area of the Moon, but in fact it's a town called Huntington, in Long Island, NY. How I got started with comics: I wrote a piece about it ( talkingcomicbooks.com/2013/09/12/the-secret-origin-of-a-comic-book-fan/ ), but my first DC comic was Showcase # 37 starring the Metal Men, and my first Marvel was Fantastic Four #5, which features the debut of Doctor Doom! What I'm reading: Captain Marvel, The Movement, Batgirl, Fantastic Four, FF, Pretty Deadly, Red Sonja, Triple Helix, New Avengers, Doc Savage, 1940s Miss Fury strips--too much stuff, frankly! Most prized "geek possession": I'm lucky enough to own a copy of the original Fantastic Four #1 that I managed to have both Stan Lee and Jack Kirby sign for me! When I figure out some of this new-fangled technology, you may see a thread with my by-line. rrr -30- |
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Post by IncredibleD on Jan 11, 2014 12:36:01 GMT -5
Welcome Bob!
Just read Rocket Girl number 1 because of your recommendation on the podcast, and i think its really funny and the art by Amy Reeder is amazing.
Think i'm going to continue to read it.
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Post by Bob Reyer on Jan 11, 2014 12:56:06 GMT -5
Hey "D"!
I'm sure that I'm breaking a rule by responding here, but I guess I'm a rebel!
Let me say that I'm glad you enjoyed Rocket Girl! Trust me on this, too--the next two issues are just as good, if not better!
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Post by grimnperilous on Jan 11, 2014 13:38:37 GMT -5
Hey "D"! I'm sure that I'm breaking a rule by responding here, but I guess I'm a rebel! Let me say that I'm glad you enjoyed Rocket Girl! Trust me on this, too--the next two issues are just as good, if not better! Hi Bob! So glad you joined us! Yesterday was a good day for Rocket Girl apparently, I also read it based on your recommendation. It was a lot of fun and the art was indeed gorgeous. Definitely be reading more. |
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Post by Bob Reyer on Jan 11, 2014 16:12:40 GMT -5
"grim",
Thanks for the welcome. and it's starting to look like I should hit Image up for a commission on the sales of Rocket Girl!
For me, it's another of those books that gives the industry balance, so I'm quite pleased that you guys are loving it, too!
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Post by John D. on Jan 12, 2014 11:25:52 GMT -5
Just signed up so I thought this was the best place to start:
Name: John
Where I'm From: Tucson, AZ (but NJ originally)
How I Got Into Comics: I read a lot in my younger years since I grew up on the X-Men cartoon, but then once I hit high school I kind of gave up on them. I started back up in college but they never really stuck until the DC New 52 relaunch. I've been reading every week since.
What I'm Reading: Saga, Batman, Batgirl, Batwoman, Superman/Wonder Woman, Earth 2, Hawkguy, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, Rat Queens (!!), Pretty Deadly, Action Comics, and Harley Quinn
Prized Geek Possession: Either my replica Freddy Krueger glove signed by Robert Englund or my Batman Black & White statue designed and signed by Mike Allred
When it was mentioned on the podcast recently that this was the place to go for anyone looking to discuss comics but who didn't have friends that were into it, I knew I had to join.
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Post by Bob Reyer on Jan 12, 2014 12:11:01 GMT -5
John (I'm assuming!),
Welcome to the Forum!
We here at Talking Comics are privileged to have a great gang of folks who have formed a wonderful community of friends! You're sure to have a spectacular time here-abouts chatting about comics and so much more!
Bob
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Post by Banditman on Jan 12, 2014 14:08:28 GMT -5
Hi all
I'm a big fan of pod cast good to see that the forum is up and running, I'm a bit of an addict when it comes to comics, if i get into a title I NEED the run, my local 'dealer' loves it when I enter shop as I usually end up with empty pockets and he has a full till, ha ha, love to get to know some like minded folk.
whats my name and where do i come from?
Name : Colin
From : Hull in the UK
How did I get here? I blame spiderman, or maybe it was Commando comics I used to read on the train when going to seaside...
What the heck am I reading... deep breath .... Wolverine, X-men, Lady death, Evil Ernie, Dead pool, Pretty Deadly, Velvet, death, harlequin, A+x, Action comics, Batman, wraith, love Vertigo titles. too many to list lol.
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Post by wjohnson22 on Jan 12, 2014 19:28:28 GMT -5
Hi everyone. I've been listening to the podcast for about a year and it actually makes me look forward to my long commute. And the podcast is helping give my daughter a proper nerd upbringing. Thanks for creating this great space for discussion.
Name: Will
Where I'm From: Durham, North Carolina
How I Got Into Comics: I basically learned to read with Calvin & Hobbes comics, but I really got into comics when a friend in college gave me a copy of Dennis O'Neil and Neil Adams' Green Lantern/Green Arrow Vol. 1 and it has been a slow descent ever since.
What I'm Reading: More than my budget can handle! Favorites include Trillium, The Wake, Revival, Fatale, Batman, The Movement (thanks Bob!), Black Science, The Massive, among many others.
Prized Geek Possession: I still have a model of the original USS Enterprise that my dad and I built together with I was 8 or so.
Thanks again for all the great content and look forward to participating in the forums.
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Post by JediHunter66 on Jan 12, 2014 20:01:06 GMT -5
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Post by Bob Reyer on Jan 12, 2014 21:04:45 GMT -5
Sorry I'm late, but this stuff is very new to me!
Let me extend the biggest Talking Comics "Welcome!" to Colin and Will! You're sure to have a great time here, and for everyone posting here, we do hope that you'll all still comment on articles that are up on the site! Those comments create their own little communities, too!
Colin, I just picked up the first Velvet, which I really loved, but now I'm behind so I'll probably wait for the trade!
Will, The Movement #8 was phenomenal; a fine wrap-up to some of the threads in the first arc, while laying out some new ones for the next!
And to Mr. Fett, Fantastic Four #51 ("This Man, This Monster") is still at the top of my list of favorite issues ever! That's a great book to own, but even more to read!! Congratulations!
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Post by drocat on Jan 12, 2014 21:51:10 GMT -5
Sorry I'm late, but this stuf is very new to me! Let me extend the biggest Talking Comics "Welcome!" to Colin and Will! You're sure to have a great time here, and for everyone posting here, we do hope that you'll all still comment on articles that are up on the site! Those comments create their own little communities, too! Colin, I just picked up the first Velvet, which I really loved, but now I'm behind so I'll probably wait for the trade! Will, The Movement #8 was phenomenal; a fine wrap-up to some of the threads in the first arc, while laying out some new ones for the next! And to Mr. Fett, Fantastic Four #51 ("This Man, This Monster") is still at the top of my list of favorite issues ever! That's a great book to own, but even more to read!! Congratulations! There's only 2 issues out, until next week! You aren't that far behind. I really love Velvet. Spy comics are where it's at for me. I'm surprised you like it since you're mostly into super hero stuff. Glad to see you posting here. |
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Post by rccarroll on Jan 12, 2014 21:59:31 GMT -5
Hey everybody! I've been listening to the podcast for quite a while now, and I've got to say, it was a great move setting up some forums.
Name: Ryan (Of the Talking Comics Book Club, if anybody's watched!)
Where I'm from: Rockville, Maryland. Spatially, it's like to DC as Long Island is to NYC.
How I got into comics: Being a lifelong love for Spider-Man, followed by a mail subscription to Amazing Spider-Man (which itself was incited by the sight of an awesome John Romita Jr. cover to a Dan Slott-written story arc), followed by a visit to an actual comic book store.
What I'm Currently Reading: A metric ton of stuff, but my favorites would have to be Avengers, New Avengers, Batman, Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye, Hawkeye, and East of West. I've also been tearing through the trades of Chew and Grant Morrison's Doom Patrol quite voraciously.
Prized Geek Possession: That's a hard one. If I had to pick I'd say it's either my copy of Fear Itself #1 signed by Matt Fraction or the Amazing Spider-Man #570 (the "gateway comic" that I mentioned above) that Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. signed. Fear Itself was a hit-or-miss series for me, but the circumstances of how I got it signed, not to mention the funny "annotations" that Fraction made to the cover, were just so great that it's one of my favorites. A very close runner-up is a sketch that Andy Lanning (co-writer of the 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy series that inspired the film) did of Groot and Rocket Raccoon whilst chatting with me.
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