Comic books

[Reeleyes]

I stuck with Mark Millar during and right after his Grant Morrison collaborations, but somewhere in between Authority and Ultimates I kinda started to loathe everything he did.

I think Kick-Ass is a solid story with good art. Most people disagree with me though.

[ben]

I think I may have ruined Bendis for myself by watching one of those motion comics for Spider-woman. People keep telling me it's good, but all I hear in my head when I read it is the dialogue/monologues read out loud by horrible actors.

Hadn't even heard of the motion comics until you mentioned it and I looked it up.  Now I need to give it a try - one to recommend for itunes purchase? 

[dave from knoxville]

I have purchased some Matt Fraction stuff out of FOT loyalty, but I really can't afford comics. Podcasts saved me from the poor house.

[kevin_]

Hadn't even heard of the motion comics until you mentioned it and I looked it up.  Now I need to give it a try - one to recommend for itunes purchase?  

Haha. Can't say I love them, but you can get a taste on Hulu. Mind you, I only watched half of the first spider-woman one. Let me know if it gets better.

xhttp://www.hulu.com/spider-woman-agent-of-sword
xhttp://www.hulu.com/astonishing-x-men

Edit: ugh, I can't link to Hulu without it trying to embed the video, so copy and paste without the x.

[DanFromBrooklyn]

I stuck with Mark Millar during and right after his Grant Morrison collaborations, but somewhere in between Authority and Ultimates I kinda started to loathe everything he did.

I think Kick-Ass is a solid story with good art. Most people disagree with me though.

I haven't read Kick-Ass but I hope too soon. Millar's always been hit-or-miss for me. Loved - LOVED - "Wolverine: Enemy of the State," but really kind of hated Civil War.

[Reeleyes]

Does anyone read Millar's Kick-Ass? The fanboy community has not stopped writhing in ecstasy over it and the upcoming movie makes them even more frantic in their praise. I'm wondering if it's worth checking out.

To me, the comic appears like it's trying too hard to be edgy and offbeat and the movie trailers look the same (ooh look, a young girl killing people!). Plus, I forget where, I read an article that said that almost all the bad guys in the comic are of color and there's a weird hint of racism in it.

The thing about all the bad guys being black is not true, just the first few. The reason that all comic book nerds love it is because it takes place in this reality where there's no such thing as super powers and it's about a kid who just decides to put on a costume and fight crime. There isn't a comic book fan in the world who hasn't thought about that. I hear the movie follows the comic almost to the letter (with the exception of Red Mist's hair situation).

[Cotton]

The reason that all comic book nerds love it is because it takes place in this reality where there's no such thing as super powers and it's about a kid who just decides to put on a costume and fight crime. There isn't a comic book fan in the world who hasn't thought about that.

I can honestly say that I never have considered that. Now the RZA, that's a different story...

[ben]

A friend of mine saw Michael Chabon in Seattle yesterday, and apparently he said Big Barda was a childhood crush of his.  That makes me like him even more.

[Gilly]

Hadn't even heard of the motion comics until you mentioned it and I looked it up.  Now I need to give it a try - one to recommend for itunes purchase?  

Haha. Can't say I love them, but you can get a taste on Hulu. Mind you, I only watched half of the first spider-woman one. Let me know if it gets better.

xhttp://www.hulu.com/spider-woman-agent-of-sword
xhttp://www.hulu.com/astonishing-x-men

Edit: ugh, I can't link to Hulu without it trying to embed the video, so copy and paste without the x.

Whatever you do stay away from the Watchmen one. I've never listened to a book on CD, but if this is the kind of voice acting you get, count me out.

[Reeleyes]

The reason that all comic book nerds love it is because it takes place in this reality where there's no such thing as super powers and it's about a kid who just decides to put on a costume and fight crime. There isn't a comic book fan in the world who hasn't thought about that.

I can honestly say that I never have considered that. Now the RZA, that's a different story...

I didn't mean that all comic book fans have thought about donning a costume and becoming vigilantes themselves. I was just thinking that most fans have thought about that scenario. It's basically Batman.

[Bryan]

The reason that all comic book nerds love it is because it takes place in this reality where there's no such thing as super powers and it's about a kid who just decides to put on a costume and fight crime. There isn't a comic book fan in the world who hasn't thought about that.

I can honestly say that I never have considered that. Now the RZA, that's a different story...

I didn't mean that all comic book fans have thought about donning a costume and becoming vigilantes themselves. I was just thinking that most fans have thought about that scenario. It's basically Batman.

Yes, of course it's one of the most intense fantasies of most young superhero fans. How could it not be!?

[snogrog]

I'm really excited for Kick-Ass. THe comic was just over the top fun and I'm hearing great things about the movie so far in the first reviews. I think it's going to be a great time.

As for Fraction books, I was going to drop Uncanny a while back as I just needed to trim my pull list but I just COULDN'T drop it out of admiration of him being a frequent guest and I'm glad I did. Loving his Uncanny run right now (but bummed about "Second Coming" taking over the next few months) and am eagerly anticipating his Thor run and planning on catching up on Cassanova and Invincible Iron Man.

And am I the only "Invincible" reader on this board?

[Nigel]

And am I the only "Invincible" reader on this board?

well i refuse to die, but i think we're on a different page. GET IT?

[Reeleyes]

Is anybody reading the newer Bendis run of Ultimate Spiderman?

[ben]

Is anybody reading the newer Bendis run of Ultimate Spiderman?

Yes.  I have bought them all so far - is it his job to tie up the loose ends of the Ultimatum debacle? 

I really liked Mysterio and Kitty Pryde in it so far, though they have been ignored the past few issues.  Which can be good thing, I like the three issue villain arc that many comics due once in a while, but not always. 

I want more Shadowcat though, and soon.