The Comics Thread - While You Slept, the World Changed...

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by Saint of Killers » Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:34 am

I don't even like DC but something about the first DCEASED mini-series art does it for me. I got gifted the TPB in a foreign language, and not wanting to be rude, decided to buy the English one just so I could talk about it with the person who gifted it. And so I obviously learned more about the series, and then learned of the alternate covers :oops: I now have the Inhuyk Lee covers and the ones by Mattina.

I just think they're neat.

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by Saint of Killers » Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:21 am

I had no idea From Hell had a version other than the TPB! Found a bundled pack 10 single volumes in my local comic book store. Priced at a incredibly reasonable £25!! Would have picked it up if not for the customised GBA and JoJo's BA vol 2 ch 2. Will pick it up if it's still there in a few weeks.

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by Saint of Killers » Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:23 am

Saint of Killers wrote:I don't even like DC but something about the first DCEASED mini-series art does it for me. I got gifted the TPB in a foreign language, and not wanting to be rude, decided to buy the English one just so I could talk about it with the person who gifted it. And so I obviously learned more about the series, and then learned of the alternate covers :oops: I now have the Inhuyk Lee covers and the ones by Mattina.

I just think they're neat.


Finished this last night. Except for the sequel bait elements, I really enjoyed it. Some cracking art and scenarios. My biggest gripe is they didn't let some of the blockbuster moments play out for longer.

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PostRe: The Comics Thread - While You Slept, the World Changed...
by Memento Mori » Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:01 am

DCeased was Tom Taylor right? His Injustice prequel comic was far better than it had any right to be.

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by Saint of Killers » Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:15 pm

Memento Mori wrote:DCeased was Tom Taylor right? His Injustice prequel comic was far better than it had any right to be.


It was, aye. Is the :dread: Injusticeprequel comic easily obtainable? (I'm thinking it may have been a game only bonus or something.)

Today I picked up Riddler Year One #3, From Hell 1-10 and Barry Windsor Smith's Monsters.
I almost bought a DCeased action figure :slol: But it was only Green Lantern and the monsterisation looked pretty half-hearted. Easy to pass on it.

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PostRe: The Comics Thread - While You Slept, the World Changed...
by Memento Mori » Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:40 pm

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Memento Mori wrote:DCeased was Tom Taylor right? His Injustice prequel comic was far better than it had any right to be.


It was, aye. Is the :dread: Injusticeprequel comic easily obtainable? (I'm thinking it may have been a game only bonus or something.)

Today I picked up Riddler Year One #3, From Hell 1-10 and Barry Windsor Smith's Monsters.
I almost bought a DCeased action figure :slol: But it was only Green Lantern and the monsterisation looked pretty half-hearted. Easy to pass on it.

The best way are the below two omnibuses:

https://www.speedyhen.com/Product/Tom-T ... 1/24470731

https://www.speedyhen.com/Product/Brian ... 2/25652302

At the time of writing Speedyhen only have one each. The art is a weak point but it's fun.

Taylor's ongoing Nightwing book is good too.

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by Saint of Killers » Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:25 am

Omnibus?! TWO omnibus editions?! I was expecting a mini series :slol: Will add it to The List. Appreciate the recommendations. (I will buy them at some point, but I think there are more deserving purchases before them. The Invisibles omnibus is at the top of my list. Will see if I can find Nightwing TPBs at my local shop.)

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by Memento Mori » Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:57 am

Saint of Killers wrote:Omnibus?! TWO omnibus editions?! I was expecting a mini series :slol: Will add it to The List. Appreciate the recommendations. (I will buy them at some point, but I think there are more deserving purchases before them. The Invisibles omnibus is at the top of my list. Will see if I can find Nightwing TPBs at my local shop.)

That's just covering all the pre-Injustice 1 book. He did a separate series leading into the second game.

But yes there are a lot of better books you can buy. Any particular writers or characters you'd like recommendations for?

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by Saint of Killers » Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:36 pm

Memento Mori wrote:
Saint of Killers wrote:Omnibus?! TWO omnibus editions?! I was expecting a mini series :slol: Will add it to The List. Appreciate the recommendations. (I will buy them at some point, but I think there are more deserving purchases before them. The Invisibles omnibus is at the top of my list. Will see if I can find Nightwing TPBs at my local shop.)


That's just covering all the pre-Injustice 1 book. He did a separate series leading into the second game.

But yes there are a lot of better books you can buy. Any particular writers or characters you'd like recommendations for?


My local had these:

twitter.com/SoKfa_ce/status/1632069809096515584



How complete a story would I get if I only bought Gods Among Us Year One Complete Edition? I'm not fussed about Injustice 2 as yet.

twitter.com/SoKfa_ce/status/1632069187270000641



Any non-superhero recommendations you or anyone think are must reads are welcome. Superhero stuff is fine as well, but I already have a load of those to be getting on with.

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by Memento Mori » Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:50 pm

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How complete a story would I get if I only bought Gods Among Us Year One Complete Edition? I'm not fussed about Injustice 2 as yet.


I haven't read it in ages but I remember each year being a good chapter break. One of the best moments in the series is in year 2 if I recall.

Any non-superhero recommendations you or anyone think are must reads are welcome. Superhero stuff is fine as well, but I already have a load of those to be getting on with.


I was going to do this then realised like 95% of the comics I known are technically superhero books. :lol: Even Morrison's Doom Patrol and Animal Man count.

Some of my favourite books:

Grant Morrison
Doom Patrol
Animal Man
All Star Superman

James Robinson
Starman Compendiums 1 and 2

Greg Rucka
Gotham Central

Tom King
Vision
Mr Miracle
Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow
The Human Target

Jonathan Hickman

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by Saint of Killers » Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:51 am

Thank you for the recs.

Animal Man Omnibus and Dawn / House / Powers of X are already sat on my shelf. Doom Patrol and All-Star Superman are def future buys.

Holy gooseberry fool at Marvel Saga :lol: That's gonna have to be read digitally.

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by Memento Mori » Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:44 am

While I do like Secret Warrirors, you could get away with just getting his Fantastic Four omnibuses, Avengers omnibuses and Secret Wars if you wanted physical copies.

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by Saint of Killers » Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:48 am

I'll start at the beginning via digital and see how I like it. If I like it enough I'll end up buying physical editions anyway.

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by Winckle » Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:43 pm

Saint of Killers wrote:I'll start at the beginning via digital and see how I like it. If I like it enough I'll end up buying physical editions anyway.

This is the way.

I read almost everything digitally, then if I really like it I pick up the nice omnibus or deluxe hardcover releases. A select few writers I really like, I'll buy their ongoing mini series in floppies. More as a signal to the publisher to say "more of this please!" than anything else.

We should migrate GRcade to Flarum. :toot:
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by ITSMILNER » Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:48 pm

Picked up Do a Powerbomb off Amazon (digital)

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Described as “The Wrestler meets Dragonball Z” and that is pretty much a spot on summary :lol: really good so far though, great artwork as well.

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by Saint of Killers » Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:10 pm

Human Target and Powerbomb added to The List.

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by Cuttooth » Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:56 pm

Non-superhero comic book series I quite like:

Outcast by Robert Kirkman
Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan
Saga by Brian K. Vaughan

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by Memento Mori » Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:10 pm

Oh yes and the first ten volumes of saga are in that Turkish earthquake humble bundle.

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by Mafro » Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:56 pm

Ultimates 3 by Jeph Loeb.

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by Saint of Killers » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:12 am

That is loads to be getting on with. Cheers!!

Picked up Human Target this morning :D


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