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SycoShaman
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Do any of u guys read comics? or did any of u guys read comics when u were a kid?
I was helping my buddy out the other day boxing all his comic books and took a few old superman's and spiderman's home to read....jesus christ comics are boring.
The art is awesome, but in terms of the story and the dialog being all over the page...man, i just cant get through 5 pages of that shit
So to those who do read comics, why do u like em? why do they appeal to you?
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Phluxed
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I used to read X-Men and spinoffs when I was younger. It wasn't just the art or the single comic book, it was more the continuous story. I loved how the characters related to each other and almost a soap opera feel each one could have. There was always a single main story, but there was almost always continuations from previous comics. If I read any sort of comic, its of the graphic novel variety. Best and most well known would be the Sin City. I've read Matrix graphic novels, some Batman ones. The dialogue is much better than a standard comic, and so is the art usually. For the most part, its dark.
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Rofl_Mao
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I don't read comic books, but I do have a Dirk Jan calender. It's pretty hilarious.
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_SiN_
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Read Todd McFarlane´s Spawn. I think it´s great.
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| Posted: Mon, 26th Sep 2005 14:18 Post subject: |
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I used to read comic books when i was learning english. I was rather small at that time, so the comics were fun, and it made you really wanna learn teh langae to understand the story and so on.
For the Motherland!
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Mutantius
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The Punisher, oh god yes Punisher surprised eh?
and well others:
Donald Duck, Aliens, Predator, and AVP.
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nerrd
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| Posted: Mon, 26th Sep 2005 15:50 Post subject: |
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I used to read a lot of sci-fi comic books when was a kid, but when I moved to states it all changed. IMO there is no good comic books in US. I did some resarch and you have a choice of some old school comics from the 60-70s or superhero shit bs which basicly has the same flavor from book to book.
Some of the comics that have left a serious impression on me: Thorgal (Jean van Hamme), Funky Kowal (dont remember who made that one) and one of the best of them all Shninkel (Jean van Hamme). From what I understand none of these books ever got published in US, neither did many other wonderfull works by european artist.
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ChinUp
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When it was in circulation I read a comic called Toxic Comic .. adult themes & fucking excellent graphics .. there were like six different stories unfolding within each one .. update with the next issue sort of thing. accident man was a personal favorite character .. an assassin that specialized in causing people to accidentally die .. real good ideas fresh raw writing style.
Also read the Asterix comics as a yute .. still pick up The Beano on occasion just to see if its keeping the faith ..
"Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in & out of favor." ~ Frost
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kosmiq
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| Posted: Mon, 26th Sep 2005 16:15 Post subject: |
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I read comics daily... But not Marvel comics, more like Bucky, Ernie (Ernie is not called Ernie in the states anymore so I have no idea about the name over there), The Far Side, Nemi, Hälge, Pondus, Foxtrot and a few others... Not all of them daily but pretty much.
I really enjoy comics but I am not afraid of picking up a book and reading that either so...
Behold his GLORY! Bow for the technical master!
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I just missed the comic phase, my bro was reading them just as I was growing up, but I would have loved to read the X-men series. I still have one of them around here, unopened.
Nowadays it's just alot of webcomics.
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I use to read comics ... then I turned 12, got over it and grew up ...
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When i read a comic book ifeel my self going inside it and enjoy every single moment i spend on it
My favorit comic books:
1.SpiderMan
2.The Hulk
3.Donald duck
4.Dragon ball
5.TinTin
6.Asterix and Abelix
7.The simpsons
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Batman dana na nan na na na nan na Batman...loved the new movie...finally something close to the comic book
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NFOAC
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| Posted: Tue, 29th Jul 2014 14:34 Post subject: |
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I thought of creating new thread but ,,
being reading Batman v2 so close to Zero Year and its one of the awesome Batman comics came out , also Afterlife with Archie , Boxers and Saints.Last year Hawkeye was awesome and so was Daredevil anyone else has interest in comics here ?
I took comic reading since last year or so since i could not get into reading as which ever book i start i use to give up but now comic reading has really helped me in going through fiction as well non fiction novels even at times autobiographies
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nerrd
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Morphineus
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Not new but try: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storm_%28Don_Lawrence%29 it was one of my favorites back then (and if you find a place where they sell the English ones, let me know  ).
Stopped reading comics around 14, started to read books more then. So I'm also bit curious to what has been out there in the Sci-Fi department. Ordered the Walking dead yesterday to have some light 'reading' if I don't feel like a book.
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VonMisk
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Holy shit. There is a thread for me.
I'm eating through my collection right now so I might elaborate and do some mini reviews when I get home.
And don't dismiss comic books as subpar, there are some good stories around.
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When I was younger than 15 I used to read a lot of Zagor. Plus a bunch more primarily Italian origin comics. Those were the ones most available at the kiosks near schools.
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NFOAC
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tonizito
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| Posted: Tue, 29th Jul 2014 19:29 Post subject: |
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I read some.
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| Posted: Tue, 29th Jul 2014 21:15 Post subject: |
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Zero Year has been seriously great, both in terms of writing and story. Thoroughly recommended for anyone with even the slightest
interest in comics.
Some suggestions you all could try:
Deadly Class
Zero
The Great Pacific
The Wake
Afterlife with Archie
Hawkeye
All New X-Factor
Superman/Wonderwoman
Superman/Batman
Batman (Scott Snyder)
Coffin Hill
The Fuse
Green Arrow (17 onwards)
Moon Knight (Warren Ellis)
| tonizito wrote: | | I read only Marvel. |
Fixed.
1 and 2 are still amazing.
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Morphineus
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Less superheroes more Sci-fi!  
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tonizito
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| Yuri wrote: | | Superhurr/Wonderdurrette |
- Scalped
- Planetary
- Transmetropolitan
- Preacher
- Punisher Volume 5 (aka Punisher Max) #1-60
- DMZ
And a few more.
I need to check out Saga and The Massive.
| MORPHINEUS wrote: | | Less superheroes more Sci-fi! |
Saga, The Massive, Planetary, Transmetropolitan
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| tonizito wrote: | | Yuri wrote: | | Superhurr/Wonderdurrette |
- Scalped
- Planetary
- Transmetropolitan
- Preacher
- Punisher Volume 5 (aka Punisher Max) #1-60
- DMZ
And a few more.
I need to check out Saga and The Massive.
The Massive, Planetary, Transmetropolitan |
Tone pls... Charles Soule is actually writing a pretty decent story in it.
Saga.... I don't know about that. Dropped it after 5 issues because it seems to be pandering to the Tumblr crowd. Ex Machina and Y - The Last Man are better BKV reads (but don't expect much from the endings).
The Massive is fine but I stand by saying Saga is too "pander-y".
@MORPHINEUS: +1 to Tone's suggestions and
Zero
The Great Pacific
The Wake
The Fuse
Black Science
WE3
Fear Agent
Removed the superhero and non-scifi stuff for you, lazy bum 
Greg Rucka's Punisher (1-16) and Punisher:War Zone are also good but skip any of the other Marvel Universe crap. O/c nothing can beat the Ennis run but Rucka really nailed the merging of the darkness of Punisher with the Marvel Universe.
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tonizito
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| Yuri wrote: | | Tone pls... Charles Soule is actually writing a pretty decent story in it. |
Let's do a quick analysis:
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skiiiiippppp
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Morphineus
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Haha, thanks, playing L.A. Noire atm so didn't had the time to check the other ones on both your lists
Definitely going to check them out and see if there is some for my next book ordering 
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VonMisk
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Subjective overview of comic books:
Hellboy/BPRD (1993 - ongoing) - ★★★★★
Supernatural/Apocalypse
Hellboy is pretty self explanatory and I love this series. It evolved really pretty into some cool apocalyptic story with great characters. You have to read it in proper order mixing Hellboy with BPRD, Lobster Johnson, Abe Sapien to have a full view of the evolving story.
The Losers (2003 - 2006) - ★★★★★
Techno-thriller
Clearly inspired by A-Team, The Losers are a comics book about special force unit betrayed by their handler and left for dead. The comic book tell the story of their revenge. It has nice cast of characters, not bad writing, some twists and humor. I really recommend it if you want some more down to earth story without super powers.
100 Bullets (1999-2009) - ★★★★★
Hard-boiled/Noir/Crime
100 Bullets is a must read for everyone. Violent and dark with clever writing. The first few issues are connected by a character called Agent Graves approaching people who were presumably wrong in some way, giving them a briefcase containing a gun, titular 100 bullets and a target who wrong them. It later evolves into great noir story.
If you haven't read it do it. One of the best written comics books out there.
Burn the Orphanage: Born to Loose (2013-2014) - ★★★
Beat'em Up
Yep it's a comics book that is a pastiche of all computer beat'em ups. With over-the-top story and character, clear references to Final Fight, Mortal Kombat, Streets of Rage etc. Interesting concept but if you are looking for some mature story or seriousness better skip it. There is continuation of the series in Reign of Terror.
Captain Swing and Electrical Pirates (2010) - ★★
Steampunk
A story written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Raulo Caceres whose loose style I hate. Set in 1830 England is a light story about harnessing the power of electricity and forces trying to put it to the end.
If you like steampunk you might want to read it but I didn't like it. Might have been a interesting concept but it wasn't well developed and the whole story is rather simple.
Casanova (2006 - ongoing) - ★★★★
Sci-fi/Spy/Weird
Future, alternate universes, time travel, super spies, robots, sex. This shit is awesome and weird and original and confusing. It's really hard to explain the plot without spoilering a lot of things. It tells a story of Casanova a thief and espionage artist who gets involved in twisted plot revolving around alternate universes.
Four star because first issues are really confusing and weird but when you get around that, it evolves into fun pulp fiction (genre) story.
City of Dust (2008) - ★★★
Dystopia/Sci-fi/Horror
The story is set in dystopian future where imagination and all kind of its product are banned and prosecuted. When suddenly creatures from horror stories and movies start to appear and kill people.
Well it's pretty much a standard comics book story with some messy art style. Not bad, not great either.
Crossing Midnight (2007-2008) - ★★★★
Asian mythos/present times/horro
A comic book set in present time Japan that deals in Asian mythos, mostly Oni. A story of twins intertwined with ghost world. Nice break from mainstream superhero comics with adult story and fresh set.
DMZ (2005-2012) - ★★★★★
War/Alternative present/political thriller
It's one of the must read comics books by Brian Wood. Set in war torn New York in time of present time US civil war. Great story of Manhattan residents trying to survive in no man's land, politics and not black-white choices.
One of those comics books one should know.
Green River Killer (2011) - ★★★★★
True detective/biography
A true story about Green River Killer told by the son of the detective who catched him.
Heavy Liquid (1999-2000) - ★★★★★
Cyberpunk
Cyberpunk story about drugs, fixers, punk gangs, art, government conspiracy. If you like Gibsons' books - a must read.
It Came! (2013) - ★★★
50s' B horror-sci-fi movies/comedy
A light hearted story about alien invasion. In England. In 50s.
Locke and Key (2008-2013) - ★★★★★
Horror/Lovecraft/Drama
A story about siblings finding a set of keys which give them supernatural abilites but also dredge up old evil connected to their parents. Awesome story with well written characters.
Luther Strode (2011-2012) - ★★★★
Pulp superhero/ultraviolence
It's your guilty pleasure comic book with light story about a teen who turns into super powerfull ultraviolent (anti)hero. It's ULTRAVIOLENT. Fun!
Minitry of Space (2001) - ★
Sci-Fi/Spy/Alternate universe
A story about Britain winning a space race. Except the concept - a waste of time.
Nemesis (2010) - ★★★
Antihero
Mark Millar's antihero story. Like Kickass but more straight forward and ultraviolent.
On the Far Side with Dead Folks (2002) - ★★★
Nuclear postapo/Mad Max/Fallout
Your post apo with wastelands, killer nuns, sex, cadillacs, mutants.
Planetary (1998-2009) - ★★★★
Superhero/pop culture/alternate universes
One of the alternative approach to superheroes. Worth taking a look due to some interesting characters and story.
Frank's Miller Robocop (2003 - 2006) - ★★★★
Robocop 2/dystopia
Original Frank Miller's script for Robocop 2 turned into comics. Worth of taking a look to see how R2 would look if they stick to the original vision. Ultraviolent.
Sweet Tooth (2009-2013) - ★★★★★
Postapo/genocide/weird
Sweet Tooth takes place in postapo world where humans were decimated by unknown disease and strange human-animal hybrids started appearing. Pretty dark story that kind-a reminds me of new Planet of The Apes story. The art might be hard to swallow for some but the story while not being complicated is pretty good.
The Exterminators (2006 - 2008) - ★★★
Apocalypse/comedy/present times
Light hearted story about cockroach infested apocalypse. It's funny and full of humor but don't expect anything extra. Fun read.
Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) - ★★★★★
Cyberpunk/dystopia/sci-fi
Some say it's overrated but I love this comics about Spider Jerusalem, a futurisitic journalist. Funny yet with edge and great writing with socio-political commentary. You have to read it.
Universal War One (2008-2009) - ★★★★
Space Opera with a twist
French space opera about war between Earth and Colonists with some twist in story. I have some issues with the story telling but overall nice european comics.
Apocalypse Al (2013-2014) - ★★★
Supernatural/comedy
Light hearted comic book about a girl fighting the supernatural menace. One of those read and forget comic books. I bet it will be turned into movie - RIPD quality.
Atomic Robo (2007 - ongoing) - ★★★★★
Teslapunk/comedy/sci-fi
Like hellboy but with robot. I f**** love it. Don't expect anything serious but it's really, really funny.
Battle Pope (2000 - 2005) - ★★★★
Apocalypse/comedy/christianpunk
Well there was apocalypse, almost no one went to heaven, all hell breakes loose. Pope is a douche... fuck it... just read the plot on wiki...
It's just fun if you are not into serious stuff.
Black Hole (1995-2005) - ★★★★★
Drama
A story about bunch of kids contracting strange disease. A great story about adolescence with superb art.
Blacksad (2000 - ongoing) - ★★★★★
Noir/furry/hardboiled
Blacksad is a masterful noir comic books with anthropomorphic animals. The comics usually pickups socio-political themes for its stories.
Chew (2009 - ongoing) - ★★★★
Weird/cannibals/crime/comedy
A comic book about Asian who can see past of things he ate (except beats). Humans too. Light hearted and funny with great concept.
Copra (2013) - ★★
Superheroes/weird
Ok. It suppose to be a comics book revelation but it tired me. Interesting art but a downfall of this comic book at the same time. It felt heavy with too weird plot that almost make me puke with my brain.
Desolation Jones (2005-2007) - ★★★★★
Superagents/cyberpunk
Ok, I love Desolation Jones with it's dark and gritty story and characters. It oozes atmosphere. One of those comic books that you can't really forget.
Double Jumpers (2012 - 2013) - ★★
Fantasy/modern times/comedy
A comedy-adventure comic book about bunch of programmers who swap places with charcters they coded for cRPG. Kind of meh.
Obergeist: Ragnarok Highway (2001) - ★★★
Nazi science/supernatural/alternate history
Nazi science experiment gone wrong wakes up after year to have his revenge. Ok comics if you like nazi science comics books
Druuna (1985) - ★★★/★★★★
Porn/sci-fi/porn/apocalypse
Wow... Druuna is so hard to rate. It has awesome setting oozing with System Shock feeling (and kinda Dead Space), the art is freaking gorgeous but it's french fetish porn comics with mutants/males fucking/raping Druuna. Highly chauvinistic in it's message as the heroine behaves like whore. But that art and atmosphere...
East of West (2013 - ongoing) - ★★★★
Apocalypse/sci-fi/alternate history/wild wild west
The story of Death defying riders of apocalypse in their plan to fullfill a prophecy about end of the world. Cool settings with very comic 101 story, don't expect anything extra beyond your standard storytelling for this medium.
Ex Machina (2004-2010) - ★★★★★
Cyberpunk/thriller/alternate superheroes/politics
A alternate view of superhero who becomes a mayor of New York. Great, mature story with well written characters and superpowers in the background. A must read.
Fables (2002 - ongoing) - ★★★★★
Fantasy/mythos/mordern times
Fables are cast out from their land of fairy tales to nowadays New York. It's awesome, great concept, great execution, well written characters and stories. Must read!
Federal Bureau of Physics (2013 - ongoing) - ★★★
Sci-fi/modern times
A comics book about a federal bureau that takes care of quantum anomalies. Interesting concept but the few issues that were out didn't hooked me up with it's characters and storytelling.
There are plans to film it.
Fran (2013) - ★★★★
Weird/acid trip
It's weird. Just google it. Probably drawn after taking acid and LSD.
Invincible (2002 - ongoing) - ★★★★
Supersuperheroes/DBZ
Mix up your superheroes cliche with dragonball add some smart writing and humor and you will get Invincible. Fortunately it escapes marvel/DC superhumans cliche, is not afraid of killing characters and has coherent story. Unfortunately it evolved into a universe so you should buy other comic books from the universe to have full scope of the story.
Judge Dredd (1977 - ongoing) - ★★★★★
Apocalypse/dystopia/humor
Well first few issues of Judge Dredd (we're talking 2000 AD not US shit) are... well... pretty bad but later on when Judge Dredd becomes more established character it becomes awesomely good.
Manhattan Projects (2012 - ongoing) - ★★★★★
Weird science/alternate history
MP is a comic book about a bunch of twisted alternate versions of earths' most brilliant scientists who are enlisted to elite US force called Manhattan Projects to battle aliens and weird science of other countries. It's great with most twisted (anti)heroes in comic books history. Brilliant and funny but the art can be hard to swallow with its sloppy lineart.
Northlanders (2008-2012) - ★★★★★
Vikings/history
A comic books about Vikings, Celts, Englishmen. It's awesome.
The Scorpion (2000 - ongoing) - ★★★★
Fiction history/cloak and dagger
A fictional adventures of The Scorpion, a relic hunter who gets involved into conspiracy regarding Templar treasure and religious power plays in 18th century Rome.
Team Zero (2006) - ★★★
War story
A comic book about a bunch of allied soldier on secret mission behind enemy lines.
The Unwritten (2009 - ongoing) - ★★
Fantasy/modern times/harry potter
Well this one's hard. It's a pastiche of Harry Potter books - a great concept and interesting story with god aweful characters you just don't root for. Everyone is a fucking douche and they don't really change in the course of their action except for worse. Some seriously good ideas destroyed by the fact that you don't care if the main protagonist will succeed.
Top Ten (1999 - 2001) - ★★★★★
Alternate superheroes
A comics book that take place in a world where there are only superheroes (who do mundane things). Most people would recommend it to you.
X-O Manowar (2012 - ongoing) - ★★★
Sci-fi turned superheroes
It started cool with strong sci-fi vibe but become your run-of-the-mill superhero staff. It tells a story of Visigoth barbarian being abducted by aliens and getting a superpowerful sentient power armor. It's not bad but they put some superhero shit in latest issues plus expanded it into universe so you have to read 3 additional comics books to know what the fuck is going.
Y - The Last Man (2002 - 2008) - ★★★★★
Apocalypse/genocide/modern times
All males are wiped by something except one guy and his monkey. It's one of the best comics books I have read, hands down. Great concept of the postapo world where only females survived with some socio insights and well written female characters. Just read it.
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