Whitechapel - Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191637#Comment_191637 2009-09-30T16:56:55-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 So: if you bought new comics this week, here's your discussion thread for them. Rules: I'm not interested in shopping lists. I want to know what you thought about what you bought, and so do the ...
Rules: I'm not interested in shopping lists. I want to know what you thought about what you bought, and so do the people reading. If you've got a spoiler element to discuss, use the "hide" button in the reply menubar. Simple "shopping list" posts will be deleted.

You will, this week, divide your items into the following two categories:

THIS IS PROBABLY FOR CHILDREN

and

THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS

Interpretation of the above is, of course, up to you.

Consider yourself as providing guidance for the Saturday shoppers.


Off you go, then.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191641#Comment_191641 2009-09-30T17:34:24-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 lampcommander http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4529 Light week for me this week. THIS IS PROBABLY FOR CHILDREN GI Joe: Cobra Special one shot - It's essentially a character study of Tomax that bleeds into a character study of Xamot. I just ...
THIS IS PROBABLY FOR CHILDREN

GI Joe: Cobra Special one shot - It's essentially a character study of Tomax that bleeds into a character study of Xamot. I just didn't find it compelling or necessary in a series I have thoroughly enjoyed.

Herogasm #5 - I have a lot of fun with this mini, but what can I say? It's definitely for children.

THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS

Astonishing X-Men Sketchbook - given to me free with my purchase, why the fuck not?

Last of the Independents - I finally tracked down a copy of this Matt Fraction-western-mob-graphic-novella last week, and read it this week. And you should go get it if you haven't already. GO!]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191685#Comment_191685 2009-10-01T01:21:23-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 chucklarntz http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6159 Warren, I'd sure like to say that Ignition City # 5 was amongst my comic purchases this week but alas, it's not out yet. Any idea when I'll be able to scratch my Ig City itch? However, I did ...
I'd sure like to say that Ignition City # 5 was amongst my comic purchases this week but alas, it's not out yet. Any idea when I'll be able to scratch my Ig City itch?

However, I did pick up HIGH MOON, written by my friend David Gallaher. I read the webcomic on zuda and I'm looking forward to sending it to him to get it signed. If any of youse have not read it yet, you can still read it on zuda, but go ahead and buy the TPB. And congratulate David on twitter @davidgallaher. Tell him Chuck (@chucklarntz) sent you.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191704#Comment_191704 2009-10-01T05:17:03-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 I'd sure like to say that Ignition City # 5 was amongst my comic purchases this week but alas, it's not out yet. Any idea when I'll be able to scratch my Ig City itch? No idea. I don't ship 'em, ... I'd sure like to say that Ignition City # 5 was amongst my comic purchases this week but alas, it's not out yet. Any idea when I'll be able to scratch my Ig City itch?

No idea. I don't ship 'em, mate.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191724#Comment_191724 2009-10-01T08:07:50-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Rob Bass http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3377 THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS X-FACTOR #49 - Because I can't see a kid picking this up and just falling right into it, as steeped in X-mythos as it is. Which isn't to say that Peter David isn't ... THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS

X-FACTOR #49 - Because I can't see a kid picking this up and just falling right into it, as steeped in X-mythos as it is. Which isn't to say that Peter David isn't doing a fine job of telling an engaging self-contained monthly story starring characters I had little to no emotional investment in prior to this series, to say nothing of the fact that X-editorial keeps throwing events his way that he actually manages to incorporate into his framework in a reasonably intelligent fashion. Several long-simmering threads are boiling over, and I can't wait for #50, or #200, whatever's on the cover when it shows up. Also catching his echoes of being disturbed at how old his daughters are getting.

X-FORCE #19 - This is definitely for adults who cut their teeth on late-80s Claremont, as I suspect the authors did. But they mine some gold out of all that madness. Plus, they've about sold me on X-23, which, let's face it, is kind of a ridiculous premise. Also nice to see Fraction's Dr. Nemesis making the rounds.

GREEN LANTERN #46 - Johns's Big Event rolls on. I think I like it better when Sinestro is the POV character. Hal and Carol finally get a little slice of chemistry that doesn't involve sniping at each other. Mahnke's art takes a slight dip this month, maybe his deadlines are catching up to him, but he's still better than most. The last page is that perfect sort of blindingly-obvious-in-hindsight Big Dumb Idea that fuels events like these, just executed to perfection. Johns knows what he's building.

DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD #5 - Damn the treachery of the Good Man. This issue is all textbook set-up, but entertaining enough on its own. Particularly nice to see the backmatter falling in line and not just printing some Robin Furth interview. The panel with the message scrawled in blood is the hands-down winner. Isanove's doing fine enough work, but I can't wait to get Jae Lee back, was already thinking that before seeing his pencils in the back.


THIS IS PROBABLY FOR EVERYONE

ASTRO CITY SPECIAL: ASTRA #1 - Hands down, the best thing I read this week. Always really enjoyed this series, but it's gotten bogged down the past few years in time delays over the course of a 16-part arc, which have really hurt the book's momentum. Those days are done, as the last two issues of Book 3 were stuffed with hurtling madness, and then we come to this, which is a contender for my favorite issue of this series ever. It stars that 6-yr old from #2 of vol. 2, all grown up. The maddening thing about this series is that the universe is so rich, you always want more from so many characters before the focus shifts away from them, and I've probably felt that most about the Furst Family (who, from their HQ atop Mount Kirby, might wear their analogue DNA most proudly on their sleeves). This issue runs the gamut, from pure Kirby Krackle cosmic madness to the quickened hush before an interrupted kiss. It's why I go in every Wednesday, and is more than worth gambling your $3.99 on during a slow week.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191725#Comment_191725 2009-10-01T08:18:40-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS.... Sinestro whut THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS.... Sinestro



whut]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191738#Comment_191738 2009-10-01T08:56:23-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 danielhrobbins http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7285 THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS Herogasm #5 (?). It is the only comic I picked up this week. When describing this book, someone told me it was like The Boys, but without the restraint or good taste. I ...
Herogasm #5 (?). It is the only comic I picked up this week. When describing this book, someone told me it was like The Boys, but without the restraint or good taste. I agree.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191756#Comment_191756 2009-10-01T09:23:38-07:00 2009-10-01T09:24:16-07:00 ivanbrandon http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2494 warrenellis 1 hour ago (6916.6) THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS.... Sinestro whut you did this on purpose for maximum hilarity. warrenellis 1 hour ago (6916.6)
THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS.... Sinestro

whut



you did this on purpose for maximum hilarity.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191757#Comment_191757 2009-10-01T09:24:36-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 i am pure and you are a horrible person for suggesting otherwise Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191808#Comment_191808 2009-10-01T11:31:12-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 tphd http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=971 PROBABLY FOR CHILDREN: Tiny Tyrants volume 2. Lewis Trondheim is worth my attention. Even when he's doing gags. Parme's art is very very slick and pleasing. PROBABLY FOR ADULTS: Sleeper ...
Tiny Tyrants volume 2.

Lewis Trondheim is worth my attention. Even when he's doing gags. Parme's art is very very slick and pleasing.


PROBABLY FOR ADULTS:

Sleeper volume 2.

Volumes 3 and 4 of one of Brubaker's best stories conveniently repackaged in a single book. Read it. Reread it. Take off all your clothes and rub yourself on it.

Black Jack volume 6.

Like Tiny Tyrants or Kirby comics, sometimes the most compelling element of Osamu Tezuka's works is not the narrative. The Black Jack stories have a sort of rushed, summary feel to them, very different from the telescoped 8-volume Buddha story for example, but they are engaging anyway. Tezuka's insistence on the inclusion of strong themes even in stories too short to fully support them produces mixed results, but they are preferable to the empty and formulaic alternative.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191823#Comment_191823 2009-10-01T12:32:52-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 m.bagen http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5396 Van Nye's Book of Lies, Issue #1 "Three Nights at the Edge of Texas" The series is black and white illuminated text. Each book will be another self-contained story. Mostly horror or ... Van Nye's Book of Lies, Issue #1 "Three Nights at the Edge of Texas"

The series is black and white illuminated text. Each book will be another self-contained story. Mostly horror or contemporary fantasy. Mostly young-adult to adult, which is a nice way of saying no hardcore. It'll be sold through comic shops owing to form factor and size, so I post about it in here.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191826#Comment_191826 2009-10-01T12:42:00-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173 my stores whole shipment got destroyed by a fuel spill at UPS. so i stopped by an unnamed chain that i dont like (because they are trying to upsell and get you to prepay for shit at every fucking ...
ADULTS

PUNISHER annual- i havent been reading any punisher since fractions war journal ended. this was cool. it was mean and funny, which (besides TOTALLY FUCKIN CRAZY) are the best adjectives i can throw around.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191828#Comment_191828 2009-10-01T12:51:55-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Rob Bass http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3377 @warrenellis: I wouldn't hand BLACKEST NIGHT, or any of the other books I listed along with it, to an 8-yr old and say, "This is everything that's good about comics. Enjoy!" I would do so ...
My interpretation of your categories, not trying to say that Johns is channeling Moore or Pynchon with his in-depth literary portrayal of a war of light.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191829#Comment_191829 2009-10-01T12:57:20-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 My interpretation of your categories, not trying to say that Johns is channeling Moore or Pynchon with his in-depth literary portrayal of a war of light. Well, when there's apparently a guy ... My interpretation of your categories, not trying to say that Johns is channeling Moore or Pynchon with his in-depth literary portrayal of a war of light.

Well, when there's apparently a guy called Sinestro in a book you tag as "this is probably for adults," I think I'm allowed to look askance. I don't get any sense, from what you wrote, of why you think it falls under that category.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191840#Comment_191840 2009-10-01T13:33:17-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Rob Bass http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3377 Well, after putting the X-books in that category due to how buried in continuity they are, it felt a bit off to kick GL out to all-ages, what with the reanimated corpses running amok and ...
That's not how I'm interpreting the tags, am thinking more of who I perceive the intended audience to be. And in the case of those X-books or BLACKEST NIGHT, it's not some hypothetical 8-year old who's just showing up, but a 28- or 38-year old who's been at this for years and years and can actually muster some enthusiasm or morbid curiosity about what's going to happen when the corpses of Ralph & Sue Dibny go head-to-head with Hal Jordan and Barry Allen. The only thing I'd tag under that "for children," which, really, I'd expand to "for everybody," is something that kindles wonder, Morrison's ALL-STAR SUPERMAN or Waid's FLASH or, here, Busiek tearing it up on ASTRO CITY.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191851#Comment_191851 2009-10-01T13:50:06-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 It was just a real cognitive-dissonance moment for me. Thanks for your additional thoughts, it's much clearer to me now. Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191855#Comment_191855 2009-10-01T14:07:53-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Rob Bass http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3377 Of course, now the latest Thing That Should Not Be in my head is the new $25 Vertigo hardcover SINESTRO, masterfully painted by Lee Bermejo, which tells us all much more than we ever needed or wanted ...
With lots of pink-skinned fucking.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=191990#Comment_191990 2009-10-02T03:17:27-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 lead_pipe http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4596 You know....for kids: (because, as Isaac Bashevis Singer wrote once, kids are the ultimate critics) Unknown Soldier #12 There was even more death and blood and awesomely drawn fight scenes in ...
Unknown Soldier #12

There was even more death and blood and awesomely drawn fight scenes in this issue. The plot continues to develop and the pacing is hot (I reread all 12 issues this week). Kids are not satisfied with 'decompression' and waffly kak. This story is tight. Kids will also warm to the growing friendship between the burned-out G-man and the protagonist. (Adults are holding their breath, waiting for the other shoe to drop.)

Adults might also appreciate the juxtapositioning of the eulogy for Moses the man vs the images of the monster he's become, and the self-referential role of the author as do-gooder American.

I'll drop a lot of stuff but I won't drop this till it's done.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192147#Comment_192147 2009-10-02T15:59:55-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 twentythoughts http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7347 Being a Norwegian, most of my English-language reading is always going to be from TPBs. So naturally, I'm a little behind. THIS IS PROBABLY FOR KIDS: Runaways TPB vol. 1: Pride & Joy The ...
THIS IS PROBABLY FOR KIDS:

Runaways TPB vol. 1: Pride & Joy
The first book in a series about a bunch of kids who first discover that their parents are supervillains, and then gradually figure out their own powers and suchlike while, well, running away. I enjoyed the book as an adult, but would actually recommend it most to teens: The art's toony and expressive, it's got a fun vibe despite the kids' increasingly bad situation, and, well, it's about a bunch of teens discovering they have superpowers and fighting back against their parents. Part childhood fantasy, part pretty decent storytelling, and it doesn't talk down to the reader.

THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS:

The Invincible Iron Man: Extremis
It's written by Ellis. Of course it's for adults. Dark, at times wince-inducingly violent, snarky, technology/genetics porn. All in a good way, mind you.

Fables: The Dark Ages
Fables is modern fairytales for grownups. This isn't just due to the frequent violence and adult themes, but also due to the pacing. While some volumes (for instance Animal Farm, the book I like to push onto people to get them hooked on the Fableverse) are briskly and not-too-complicated in their storytelling, going from "problem appears" to "problem solved" within one volume while at the same time gradually advancing the general plot... This one's all about advancing the general plot. And the plot is basically this: Things Go To Crap.

DMZ TPB vol. 1: On The Ground
America has a civil war. The Demilitarized Zone is in the middle of Manhattan Island, where a rookie photojournalist finds himself as the only journalist in an area that hasn't had any proper reporting. There's a post-apocalyptic-story flavor to a lot of the happenings, though with more of a basis in real-life wars. Of course, things are violent, non-compromising, cynical and sweary. And then there's the voice of the comic, the journalist himself, who expresses himself as well in the visuals as he does in the narration.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192153#Comment_192153 2009-10-02T16:15:20-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 SilentObjector http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2587 @twentythoughts "a little behind" - "DMZ: On The Ground" I think a little is an understatement. THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS YOUNG LIARS #18 Even though this is the last ... "a little behind" - "DMZ: On The Ground"
I think a little is an understatement.

THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS

YOUNG LIARS #18
Even though this is the last one, it's the first I read, mostly because of the myriad WTF questions I came up with while reading it. After the first six, I still have no idea what's going on, except for who Sadie and the main character are. It's a bit as if Lapham wrote a rock odyssey in a Transmetropolitan world, with unnecessary amounts of gore galore, including a particularly vicious midget with a knife who goes quite nuts on the main characters at one point,
pun not intended
. I'd definitely recommend picking up the trades, the third and final of which is probably on its way out right now.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192170#Comment_192170 2009-10-02T18:37:51-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Warped Savant http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2376 THIS IS PROBABLY FOR KIDS: Sky Pirates of Neo-Terra #1 -- Drawn by a friend of mine, based on a Nintendo DS/Wii game that she helped develop, much better written than I was expecting and seems like ... Sky Pirates of Neo-Terra #1 -- Drawn by a friend of mine, based on a Nintendo DS/Wii game that she helped develop, much better written than I was expecting and seems like a cute story. Receiving great reviews, like the one found Here, or This One. I'd highly recommend it to anyone that likes good art.

THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS:
Echo #15 -- It's by Terry Moore, and is starting to develop a story rather than just being about a girl with shiny boobs. Apparently it's only going to be 30 issues long, which I think is good... That way it has a beginning, middle, and end. I've always preferred series that have a set amount of issues over ongoing stuff.

THUNDERBOLTS #136 -- The issue before this seemed so promising... I'm not sure what happened... It was a great reminder why I DON'T like ongoing stuff... it would've been so much better if Diggle was actually allowed to change anything. To give a basic run-down: The issue before ended with Osborn shooting Nick Fury in the eye, you find out by the end that it was a LMD (of course), they have Black Widow (the real one) and Songbird in handcuff type things, they go to put a larger gap of distance between Songbirds head and body and, of course, it ends up not happening because some members of the team double cross the rest... they end up removing the other guys' short term memory so it's like nothing happened... You wouldn't believe how much I want people in that book to start dying... I think some should've when Ellis was writing it, thought one or two should while Gage was writing it, and again while Diggle did... It's gotten old for me now.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192194#Comment_192194 2009-10-02T21:58:08-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Mandrake http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6891 @Warped Savant:yah,a huge problem with the usual Marvel/DC superhero comics,it's like Neil Gaiman's description of hell "--in in this place of flux eternal,nothing changes".Yes,yes I did ... in this place of flux eternal,nothing changes".Yes,yes I did look flip through the book to quote it properly.
Question:Can I mention borrowed library comics I finished reading?]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192235#Comment_192235 2009-10-03T07:46:56-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Warped Savant http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2376 Mandrake -- The illusion of something happening without changing anything is the big reason why I currently only have 4 Marvel/DC books on my pull list (JLA Cry for Justice, Batwoman Detective ... Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192289#Comment_192289 2009-10-03T15:29:36-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 texture http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472 Still reading this week's pile. But can I put in a mention for Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep 1-4. Reminded me how much I love this strange, wonderful, haunting book. A really convincing ...
Also loving - Batman & Robin keeps getting better and better.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192325#Comment_192325 2009-10-03T16:55:03-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Wakefield http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2658 ADULTS The Wolverton Bible -- Some of the most terrifying Bible-inspired art I've ever seen. Reminds me of these Wovenhand lyrics: Go into the Lord's house And go in a mile The world will ...
The Wolverton Bible -- Some of the most terrifying Bible-inspired art I've ever seen. Reminds me of these Wovenhand lyrics:

Go into the Lord's house
And go in a mile
The world will bow
The knees will be broken for those who don't know how

The Book of Genesis by R. Crumb -- I'm sensing a theme this month. But how is R. Crumb's Genesis not awesome?

Parker: the Hunter by Darwyn Cooke -- Cooke's a great visual storyteller, and I love how he can suggest full ranges of emotion and draw backgrounds with what seems like only a few lines.

KIDS

Umbrella Academy Vol. 2 -- inspired by Morrison's Doom Patrol. It's not strictly for kids, but if kids could read Doom Patrol in the 80s, they can read Umbrella Academy today.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192504#Comment_192504 2009-10-04T13:10:30-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 James Cunningham http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925 Kids across the board. Some of it's for smarter kids, but it's all kids all the time. Still a fun week, though- Astra- Yay! Astro City on a regular basis makes life better. I'll be glad when ...
Astra- Yay! Astro City on a regular basis makes life better. I'll be glad when The Dark Age is finally done and we get stories like this more often. Sure, the history lesson is interesting and all, but it's been going on for a loooooooooong time now. The present is more interesting. This is why I didn't much mind when Tom Strong came to an end.

Jack of Fables- I decided to give it one last chance after the Fables crossover and, with the focus switching to Jack Frost, have a little hope that this will become the series I wanted it to be. It's still hovering on the brink of indifference, but so far it's the "might as well pick it up this month" side.

Glamourpuss- Haven't read it yet. It's a lazy Sunday afternoon, I may fix that soon.

Iron Man: Armor Wars- Interesting start. At the moment it's a mild curiosity for me, primarily because it's a limited series and I've no idea if I'm going to give a crap about anything that happens to the character after it's over. The problem with the "Get a star creator to jump-start a character" thing is that Star Creator leaves when it's done and then my reason for caring is over as the follow-up team is left to play with someone else's toys.

New Mutants #5- I'm not sure my opinion on the new artist but I'm enjoying what appears to be an exercise in fixing a decade of bad decisions. The only problem I've got is that I'm so far removed from X-Continuity is that I've got no idea who the old guy Sam was getting advice from is. I'm sure he's important and it would make sense if I read a few dozen other X-titles, but it's easier to just make a few assumptions.

A decent week overall, no blockbusters (as measured on a personal scale) but some nice, solid reading.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192513#Comment_192513 2009-10-04T14:47:41-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173 the jonthan hickman/ kody chamberlain story in the SHANG CHI crazy-time b+w special is the best thing ive read in weeks. its TOTAL EXPLODO! Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192515#Comment_192515 2009-10-04T14:53:15-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 chris g http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1829 you want Pixu and BPRD...pretty much anything by the Twins!
33916063]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192518#Comment_192518 2009-10-04T15:11:48-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2 Iron Man: Armor Wars- Interesting start. At the moment it's a mild curiosity for me, primarily because it's a limited series and I've no idea if I'm going to give a crap about anything that happens ... Iron Man: Armor Wars- Interesting start. At the moment it's a mild curiosity for me, primarily because it's a limited series and I've no idea if I'm going to give a crap about anything that happens to the character after it's over. The problem with the "Get a star creator to jump-start a character" thing is that Star Creator leaves when it's done and then my reason for caring is over

You have a peculiar set of expectations.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192523#Comment_192523 2009-10-04T15:54:26-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173 i was so stoked to read a 7" review in the maimum rock nroll that was disappointed because "the artwork looked mignola-esque, but this isnt nearly as cool as BPRD" hahahaha (ps i ...
(ps i follow the twins closely as well...cannot wait for DAYTRIPPER!)]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192545#Comment_192545 2009-10-04T19:58:01-07:00 2009-10-04T19:58:14-07:00 James Cunningham http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925 You have a peculiar set of expectations. The problem isn't that they're peculiar, it's that I have none beyond this one storyline. I expect a great four issues, and the first one delivered that ... You have a peculiar set of expectations.
The problem isn't that they're peculiar, it's that I have none beyond this one storyline. I expect a great four issues, and the first one delivered that nicely, but beyond that I've no idea where the character is going. Ongoing comic characters are generally a long-term investment of interest, thanks to their (usual) monthly nature. Knowing that you're probably only doing these four issues means I'm along for a short ride and then...? If I like the next creative team, great. If not, one less comic to buy.

This is on the assumption that Marvel will do more with the Ultimate version of Iron Man beyond this, of course. It's not a particularly risky assumption.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192625#Comment_192625 2009-10-05T09:06:05-07:00 2009-10-05T09:06:28-07:00 strikedynamite http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2935 Nothing ride with a short ride, James, as long as it's a good one. Besides, Warren has written a damn good Ultimate Tony Stark in 3 or 4 miniseries prior to this so there's a bit of history ...
Besides, Warren has written a damn good Ultimate Tony Stark in 3 or 4 miniseries prior to this so there's a bit of history there. Seems like the chance of a return to lay further groundwork is not entirely out of the realm of possibility.]]> Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=192697#Comment_192697 2009-10-05T16:54:30-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 James Cunningham http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925 That would make me quite happy and spring the moneys from me without a second thought. Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=194389#Comment_194389 2009-10-12T20:33:13-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Mandrake http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6891 isn't the Ultimate Universe blown up or something....? Tell Ellis Of Your New Comics (30sep09) http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6916&Focus=194399#Comment_194399 2009-10-12T22:06:37-07:00 2013-05-21T17:49:46-07:00 Allen http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1054 THIS IS PROBABLY FOR CHILDREN Batman and Robin #5. Big fight, more banging over the head that Red Hood IS Jason Todd, and he now has red hair which is leading to pages and pages of fan boys crying ...
Batman and Robin #5. Big fight, more banging over the head that Red Hood IS Jason Todd, and he now has red hair which is leading to pages and pages of fan boys crying that his hair should be this color or the other. It's for children not because of the crying, but because it's a straight action comic that goes boom a lot. Even with the face eating it's fucking Batman and Robin running around fighting stuff and looking cool even in defeat (for NOW).

Sweettooth #2. I know it's a Vertigo book, but it has as much blood as the Batman and Robin book really. Just more heart to it and better art. I loved Essex County and will likely follow anything Lemire does, so this has me goin. It feels so short though, because of his art style showing so much and having characters talking so little. Looks like it will be a road trip book which can be quite good but lead to small casts.

THIS IS PROBABLY FOR ADULTS

Greek Street #4. I haven't gotten to reading this one yet. But it starts with a "stripper" getting dressed. Though this is the series of fucking your own mother, trying to kill yourself by removing your dick, and lots of murder, sex, and family drama. So just like Greek myths I use to read as a kid. Somehow those are acceptable and this isn't for kids, but what do I know?

Planetary #27. I loved it, I talked a bit in the thread about it. With so much science talk and theories I don't think it's aimed exactly at children. Looking at some forums, it may not be aimed at the typical fanboy adult either.]]>