Comic books

[Bryan]

Arcade is probably worth a look, and Binky Brown Meets the Holy Virgin Mary definitely is. It's (I think) regarded as the first autobiographical comic, and is quite funny. I also like Vaughn Bode, Robert Williams, Mad Peck, Skip Williamson, Rory Hayes and Kim Deitch. The Witzend anthology sounds like it could be interesting, though I've never seen it.

I've never really investigated dirty comics, except the ones that have Crumb's name on them. Hope that helps!

[Cotton]

I read a bunch of 'em, but I'd say my favorites include Captain America and Walking Dead. I used to like Daredevil but I gave up on it after hearing there was a Lady Bullseye on the way. I can only take reading so much punishment. Queen & Country might be my favorite book ever, though I have to say I'm excited for Mike Mignola to return to writing and drawing Hellboy, because even without him that book has been great, but I really miss his art. I keep hearing things about The Red Star returning, but until there's a remotely plausible publishing schedule (this means you too, Fell), I'm sticking with trades.

Lately I've caught up on Fables through trades and love it, which is weird because I hated the first 2 trades but then after awhile (right around the battle of Fabletown) I couldn't put it down. Just read the first trade of Scalped and I'm already knowing I'll be picking up a lot more of those books in the future.

I actually do a podcast on comic books...but I won' say what it is. I feel odd plugging it.

Tomkaters also does Tom Vs. The Flash (and before that Tom Vs. the JLA) which are both very funny and save me the trouble of reading golden age Flash AND Justice League Detroit. So kudos to him. I actually don't listen to around comics anymore but continue on that one.

Good lord, I just looked up 2G1C. This is around the 2G1C realm.

I liked Transmetropolitan also. Crooked Little Vein had one part that skeeved me out so badly I almost tossed the book out. It would have made a better graphic novel I suppose, but I found it really pandering.

yeah, that book was just Warren Ellis's notes for like a year transcribed into some shitty linear story. I was set to never read anything of his again (other than the amazing Fell), but I picked up Crecy when it came back out and it totally reminded me why I picked up his books to begin with.

[erechoveraker]

yeah, that book was just Warren Ellis's notes for like a year transcribed into some shitty linear story. I was set to never read anything of his again (other than the amazing Fell), but I picked up Crecy when it came back out and it totally reminded me why I picked up his books to begin with.

Because you got a new parrot? You should let it listen to The Best Show and see which Tomism it picks up first.






In fairness, Warren might win back my heart if the final issue of Planetary ever comes out, and it's good. The decline on that book the last 4-5 issues hurt, a lot, and I've never been able to read anything of his the same way since.

[Cotton]

I'd think that delay has more to do with Cassaday than Ellis. But then I could be wrong, since I have no idea what's holding up Fell (other than the fact that they don't get paid as much for it).

I do not own -nor have I ever- a parrot.

[Joe Rogaine]

Anybody see that Jonathan Ames did a graphic novel called Alcoholic?

[erechoveraker]

edit - I don't wanna be a gossip. Pretend I said I like the new issue of whatever instead

[Bryan]

Anybody see that Jonathan Ames did a graphic novel called Alcoholic?

I read a blurb about it (I think on the AV Club) but haven't had a chance to look at it. Unfortunately it's not the kind of thing that my local comic shop would carry. Have you seen it? I'm a fan, but not enough of one to shell out for it sight unseen.

[Spoony]

If the FOT board and Av Club are both endorsing it, then I'll step out and grab a copy.

[erechoveraker]

I'll give a side endorsement for anything Dean Haspiel does, he's the goods.

[Bryan]

Hey New Yorkers! I just saw this in the Fantagraphics Blog:

If you're anywhere near Brooklyn you would be crazy to miss a yard sale that includes Mark Newgarden (creator of the Garbage Pail Kids, etc.):

COLOSSAL Multi-Family GARAGE SALE! So big, it's practically an entire Flea Market! This weekend! Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5, 10am - ?

A MOUNTAIN OF TREASURE INCLUDES: Collectibles, Antiques, Art Books, Kid’s Books, Vintage Paperbacks, All kinds of Books, Old Magazines, Advertising, Comics, Paper Ephemera, Posters, Maps, Records, Record Players, CDs, Vintage Toys, Old Squeak Toys, Vintage Games, Projectors, Vintage Film Boxes, Old Cameras, Electronics, Vintage Women's Clothes, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's & 70's Kitchenware, Assorted Vintage Trays, Housewares, Antique Linens, Fabric, Tables, Chairs, Homemade Stools, Shelves, Lamps, Clocks, Mirrors, Waste Baskets, Old Office Supplies, Old School Chairs, School Coat Rack, Old Wooden Sled, Primitive Ladder, Old Watering Cans, Christmas Paraphernalia, Kitschy Paintings, rude Vintage Gags, Mesquite Mexican Shrine, Antique Brooklyn Soda Bottles, like-new 70's TWA Flight Bags, Religious Statuettes, Vintage Wooden Butler, Mannequins, and too many Oddities to list!

Cheap prices for excellent stuff. No earlybirds please!

Williamsburg, Brooklyn @ corner of North 8th & Havemeyer Streets

[Joe Rogaine]

Anybody see that Jonathan Ames did a graphic novel called Alcoholic?

I read a blurb about it (I think on the AV Club) but haven't had a chance to look at it. Unfortunately it's not the kind of thing that my local comic shop would carry. Have you seen it? I'm a fan, but not enough of one to shell out for it sight unseen.

Im a mild Jonathan Ames fan ive only read one of his book but this one looked interesting.


"Tale of an alcoholic writer who tries to redeem himself after years of hilarious, blurry, drunken mishaps.

The main character in The Alcoholic is "Jonathan A.," and the story begins with his introduction to drinking in high school. It continues through college and young adulthood -- parts reminded me of Augusten Burroughs' Dry, though sexier and more surreal -- and it winds through Jonathan's transformative Sept. 11 experience to the present day."

[Bryan]

A recurring question on this thread is "I don't know anything about comics. What are some good ones to start with?" So, here's a pretty good list of suggestions.

[Joe Rogaine]

A recurring question on this thread is "I don't know anything about comics. What are some good ones to start with?" So, here's a pretty good list of suggestions.

If thats the same list I saw last week its pretty good except for the exclusion of anything by a Harvey Pekar.

[Gilly]

A recurring question on this thread is "I don't know anything about comics. What are some good ones to start with?" So, here's a pretty good list of suggestions.

If thats the same list I saw last week its pretty good except for the exclusion of anything by a Harvey Pekar.

Just like Watchmen and Sandman made me more interested in comics in general, there's no way I would have gotten into alternative comic books if it weren't for American Splendor.

[iAmBaronVonTito]

im not into comic books (by ignorance, not by choice), but this is one of my favorite tv channels:

http://current.com/items/89001926_virgin_comics



unfortunately, the "other" camera makes a cameo appearance halfway through.