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Post by pacino on Feb 23, 2015 15:22:52 GMT -5
What are your thoughts on multiple Dark Horse creator-owned comics going to digital-first and then only a trade being phsyically printed??? Resurrectionists, Ghost Fleet and Sundowners are the first three.
On a bit of a side note, do you think that there are some readers that simply won't pick up a comic that isn't Image? I've noticed people at my shop that didn't even want to pick these creator-owned books up despite them being very much up their alley as far as their tastes go.
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Post by Davros on Feb 25, 2015 9:57:35 GMT -5
Greetings Podsters! If your life was turned into a comic, who would you choose as the creative team? Writer, artist, colourist and (never forgetta a) letterer. ...oh, and what would the title be???
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Post by pacino on Feb 25, 2015 14:18:27 GMT -5
wow, great discussion guys and gal! Really appreciate you responding to my questions in the manner you did.
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Post by Tony on Mar 11, 2015 23:40:44 GMT -5
So this Daredevil series coming soon has me wanting to pick up a volume (all I have of DD so far is a short run from when I was a kid called Last Rites, and the phenomenal Born Again by Frank Miller). I've not read much of Mark Waid's run, nor have I read any of Brubaker's (though I tend to like both of them as writers quite a bit). If I were to grab one trade, which would you guys recommend: Mark Waid's first volume 1, his most recent volume 1 (after the move to SF) with Samnee, or one of the Brubaker volumes. Whatchu think? I've heard that the Waid version has more levity, and I do appreciate levity (I loved the version of him we saw in the recent She-Hulk run, for instance).
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Post by henrythemorerecent on Mar 12, 2015 19:01:37 GMT -5
So this Daredevil series coming soon has me wanting to pick up a volume (all I have of DD so far is a short run from when I was a kid called Last Rites, and the phenomenal Born Again by Frank Miller). I've not read much of Mark Waid's run, nor have I read any of Brubaker's (though I tend to like both of them as writers quite a bit). If I were to grab one trade, which would you guys recommend: Mark Waid's first volume 1, his most recent volume 1 (after the move to SF) with Samnee, or one of the Brubaker volumes. Whatchu think? I've heard that the Waid version has more levity, and I do appreciate levity (I loved the version of him we saw in the recent She-Hulk run, for instance). Even though this is for TC, I figured I'd chime in having read pretty much all of Daredevil from Miller/Smith/Rucka/Bendis/Brubaker/Diggle/Waid. The Bendis and Brubaker runs are practically seamless but can't be read as single volumes as it tells a complete story. The only downside is the Brubaker run ends on such an amazing twist/cliffhanger which was then taken over by Andy Diggle and ultimately really diappointing, leading into the whole Shadowland thing and is just one of those classic "amazing run that fizzles into nothing" comic things. In fact you could almost go straight from Brubaker to Waid because there's a throwaway line in the first issue/arc that basically sums up the craziness that came before that you don't need to waste time reading. Or you could go straight from the Bendis/Brubaker run to End of Days which ends the entire story all together with a nice gritty bow. On a side note, the Rucka Ultimate Daredevil/Elektra stuff is actually really good, it just got overshadowed by Bendis who was doing a similar tone at the time.
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Post by jonathansoko on Mar 14, 2015 12:09:59 GMT -5
How do u you feel about dc revealing the plans for June? The focus of half the books not being all about continuity and more about them being good, is a plus to me.
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Post by Tony on Mar 14, 2015 13:54:48 GMT -5
So this Daredevil series coming soon has me wanting to pick up a volume (all I have of DD so far is a short run from when I was a kid called Last Rites, and the phenomenal Born Again by Frank Miller). I've not read much of Mark Waid's run, nor have I read any of Brubaker's (though I tend to like both of them as writers quite a bit). If I were to grab one trade, which would you guys recommend: Mark Waid's first volume 1, his most recent volume 1 (after the move to SF) with Samnee, or one of the Brubaker volumes. Whatchu think? I've heard that the Waid version has more levity, and I do appreciate levity (I loved the version of him we saw in the recent She-Hulk run, for instance). Even though this is for TC, I figured I'd chime in having read pretty much all of Daredevil from Miller/Smith/Rucka/Bendis/Brubaker/Diggle/Waid. The Bendis and Brubaker runs are practically seamless but can't be read as single volumes as it tells a complete story. The only downside is the Brubaker run ends on such an amazing twist/cliffhanger which was then taken over by Andy Diggle and ultimately really diappointing, leading into the whole Shadowland thing and is just one of those classic "amazing run that fizzles into nothing" comic things. In fact you could almost go straight from Brubaker to Waid because there's a throwaway line in the first issue/arc that basically sums up the craziness that came before that you don't need to waste time reading. Or you could go straight from the Bendis/Brubaker run to End of Days which ends the entire story all together with a nice gritty bow. On a side note, the Rucka Ultimate Daredevil/Elektra stuff is actually really good, it just got overshadowed by Bendis who was doing a similar tone at the time. Thank you so much for the recs! Very much appreciated, and i'll take it all into consideration. Bendis isn't a favorite of mine, but at some point i'd like to get to all of those runs (long, long-term).
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Post by m on Mar 15, 2015 16:36:39 GMT -5
I can't look away from the Erik Larsen train wreck on Twitter. He started off with, "I'm tired of the big two placating a vocal minority at the expense of the rest of the paying audience by making more practical women outfits." I didn't think it was possible but it went even further downhill after that. The whole situation does illustrate some important issues though regarding women in comics, the extreme importance of diversity in comics and the tone deafness of some in the industry. It isn't just specific to Larsen's GreatShowingoftheButt. Do any of the Talking Comics crew have any thoughts on this? (Beyond what the heck is wrong with Erik Larsen?) Also, I love the podcast and I blame all of you for getting me back into comics. I maybe (okay definitely) listen to the podcast every Wednesday evening at work and it never fails to make my day better. Thanks to all of you. Myranda
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Post by jonathansoko on Mar 15, 2015 17:35:39 GMT -5
wow someone really said that?!!!!
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Post by m on Mar 15, 2015 18:02:17 GMT -5
wow someone really said that?!!!! Yeah. It surprised me a bit. (I dunno why, looking back at his work, should've known.) He went on to say other really questionable things like, "Look at the reaction to the Mili Manara Spider-Woman cover--everybody pooped their pampers and it was censored." Yikes. He seems to have REALLY missed the point of that problem. ....And he tweeted this gem, "Largely vocal critics on the web who get in a tizzy every time a woman character looks attractive." *facepalm* Thesis's, thesiss (Thesi? Argh plural,) could be written about how he is getting pretty much EVERYTHING wrong. Myranda
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Post by jonathansoko on Mar 15, 2015 18:39:32 GMT -5
clearly that guy just doesn't get it. People can feel how they feel about the current wonder woman, but this new costume is amazing to me. She looks empowered, respectful but still GORGEOUS! I love it. That guy just doesn't know the difference between beauty, and objectifying someone. The most attractive women reveal the least. She looks like a gorgeous, intimidating warrior. To me that is what diana should look like.
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Post by Huw on Mar 15, 2015 19:31:11 GMT -5
clearly that guy just doesn't get it. People can feel how they feel about the current wonder woman, but this new costume is amazing to me. She looks empowered, respectful but still GORGEOUS! I love it. That guy just doesn't know the difference between beauty, and objectifying someone. The most attractive women reveal the least. She looks like a gorgeous, intimidating warrior. To me that is what diana should look like. I really dig WW's new look, stylish and cool. I saw J. Scott Campbell saying he doesn't like the "shoulder pads" because they aren't feminine. That seems pretty absurd to me, they're obviously there to act as armour, not make her look like she's in Dallas! Diana's (as well as any superhero of any sex) outfit doesn't have to show off a load of T&A and it's good to see a female superhero going about her business without her bits hanging out! Only thing I'm unsure of is the spike things on her wrists. But that's just a minor nit-pick.
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Post by jonathansoko on Mar 15, 2015 20:09:32 GMT -5
Lmao her shoulder pads aren't feminine ....... I can't even take that serious lol
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Post by pacino on Mar 16, 2015 10:06:45 GMT -5
the spikes seem completely unnecessary. I think it's an utterly ugly piece of art, but not because it's not feminine. hte upper body looks constricting of movement.
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Post by pacino on Mar 16, 2015 10:20:02 GMT -5
What do you guys think about dollar issues for the #1 of a new comic? Does that get you to pick up something you wouldn't normally? What about the upcoming 25 cent Invincible #118? Will that get you to try that title again? Or even for the first time?
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