Raze Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 89-98 Justice League 30-39 Justice/Doom war I hate multiverses!!! But this was ok and I wasnt a fan of the ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTheDavid Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 12 hours ago, paperheart said: 47 Punisher: Die Hard in the Big Easy Manifest Destiny 1-6 Hard Place 1-5 Destroyer 1-5 Hood 1-6 Old Man Logan 1-24 I quite liked Manifest Destiny. What did you think of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talapas1 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 117-128 Avengers Forever 1-12 Found this trade for three bucks and since I’ve been wanting to reread this, it was worth the price to not have to hunt down the series in my boxes of stuff. I remember really enjoying this series, but didn’t remember it being so wordy. I like the team composition and it accomplished its task. Glad I snagged it Raze and Ken Aldred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 99 Joker one shot by John Carpenter!!! This did not disappoint! Its about the Joker but the story is told by his sidekick. It also leans toward mental illness as well. I really enjoyed the art too! So if you find one buy it! I think its great! Ken Aldred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperheart Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 2/14/2020 at 10:11 PM, DavidTheDavid said: I quite liked Manifest Destiny. What did you think of it? odd but intriguing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 100 Uncanny X-Men 303 I dont read X-men but Ive been told this was a great stand alone story, and It was pretty good. The story is told trough Jubilees eyes about her time with Illyana while she was sick and death. DavidTheDavid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTheDavid Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 33 This has origins for Tonto, Silver, and Lone Ranger, so those were fun to read. In the context of Western literature, it's interesting to see TLR demanding justice in the courts instead of each man taking the law into his own hands. Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 45 to 51 The Death of Jean DeWolff (ComiXology Edition) Contains Spectacular Spider-Man 107 to 110, and 134 to 136 Something I never read back in the 80s, with average art by Rich Buckler and Sal Buscema, but which has a much more engaging look as a digital remaster than when it was originally presented on dull newsprint. I now often find I discover overlooked gems this way. The first story is basically a street level murder mystery, about the identity of a killer called the Sin Eater, and the contrasting attitudes of Spider-Man and Daredevil, together with a look at the psychological issues of the villain. Really excellent, early career writing from Peter David. The second story is not considered as strong, but it’s still quality, primarily focusing on the physical consequences of guilt, and with a downer ending. F For Fake, AlexH and Raze 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post F For Fake Posted February 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2020 Decided to finally dive into this monster last night. Finished volume one, which contains Justice League 21-22, 29-30, 37-38 and 46-47. I'm sure I've read all of these in various reprints over the years, but I am determined to read this boxed set straight through, cover to cover, in order, so it gives these various Crisis stories greater context. Look, these are silver age DC's. They're pretty corny. BUT, they're also charming and colorful, and Gardner Fox always had imaginative ideas. The pinnacle of superhero writing? Dear me, no. But a colorful trip down nostalgia lane nonetheless. I think this puts my total up to 17 for 2020, not counting the Mickey Mouse strips books I've been reading lately. Talapas1, theCapraAegagrus, AlexH and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-man Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 3:26 PM, s-man said: Personal running list: 60/1000 Contest of Champions tpb Chew tpb 4 Gideon Falls tpb 1 Huck 1-6 Big Man Plans 1-4 All Star Superman tpb 1 Zombies vs Robots vs Amazons complete Infinity Gauntlet tpb So I've read through Chew tpb 4 and can't put this run down! Loving it enough to buy a piece of OA from the series last night! paperheart, Ken Aldred, Raze and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 101 Action Comics 1000 This was FUN!!!!! You should read it if you havent! I don’t consider myself a superman fan but this was a great read! Talapas1 and Ken Aldred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTheDavid Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 34-37 I tried the new Conan Serpent Crown and Inferior 5 series, but will pass on anymore of them. Still enjoying Jimmy O and the regular Conan series though. Raze and Ken Aldred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTheDavid Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 38 because I can't sleep Raze, cgcsketcherz, F For Fake and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) On 2/18/2020 at 5:48 PM, F For Fake said: Finished volume one, which contains Justice League 21-22, 29-30, 37-38 and 46-47. On 2/18/2020 at 5:48 PM, F For Fake said: Look, these are silver age DC's. They're pretty corny. BUT, they're also charming and colorful, and Gardner Fox always had imaginative ideas. The pinnacle of superhero writing? Dear me, no. But a colorful trip down nostalgia lane nonetheless. I always find it interesting to go back to the original source material, even though it's often extremely simplistic and two-dimensional. From the issues you mentioned, I have a special fondness for the Crime Syndicate's. I read those stories first in the JLA 100 pagers as a kid, but I like the evolution of the team from those early days through to the greater complexity of Justice League New 52 and Forever Evil's more detailed characterisation. As you'll know, they don't do that well in Crisis. Edited February 19, 2020 by Ken Aldred F For Fake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Ken Aldred said: I always find it interesting to go back to the original source material, even though it's often extremely simplistic and two-dimensional. From the issues you mentioned, I have a special fondness for the Crime Syndicate's. I read those stories first in the JLA 100 pagers as a kid, but I like the evolution of the team from those early days through to the greater complexity of Justice League New 52 and Forever Evil's more detailed characterisation. As you'll know, they don't do that well in Crisis. Yes, the Crime Syndicate story is a hoot! And what the stories lack in sophistication, they make up forwith imagination. The stories are zippy and genuinely enjoyable. Plus I enjoy the clean art by Sekowsky (he drew some pretty gals!) and now I'm reading volume 2 and getting into the Dillin stuff, which is lovely. I feel Dillin is underrated. SA stuff, for all of its relative importance, can be a chore to read. So far I'm really enjoying revisiting these tales. Ken Aldred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 102 Detective Comics 1000 This book was fantastic!!!! I liked all the stories!!! And the art was great as well! I think this is a MUST read for people who like Batman. DavidTheDavid, theCapraAegagrus and Ken Aldred 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 103 Spawn 300...Ok...I havent read any issues after 20 maybe 1-3 issues here and there after. Just wanted to check it out for the Scott Snyder story. Overall if you havent been a reader you have no idea whats going on. Ken Aldred, DavidTheDavid and Talapas1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talapas1 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 129-142 Got a bunch of stuff read last week. I was lukewarm on the Hasbroverse GI joe series at first, but it grew on me and by issue six, I wanted to see what how the story develops. The constructicon series is fun and I like how they are developing them and their personalities. Beta Ray Bill is a cool character and I enjoyed this one. I had to shell out a few bucks for the Kylo Ren first issue but I’m glad I did This series has taken a character that I didn’t give a about in the movies and made him somewhat interesting. the Millennium and Legion books were both good. I liked the short addition of Damien Wayne in the third issue. I’ll be on board as long as Bendis continues to write. Ken Aldred, Raze and DavidTheDavid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talapas1 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 143-173 Been at the hospital with my daughter as she recovers from a hour of pneumonia this week so have had some time to catch up on the reading. Weapon H 1-5 I was really ready to hate this series, I mean, Hulkverine? Cmon. It sounded over the top ridiculous. As I finished the first issue though, I found myself being drawn in. While some of it is out there a bit, the story was good enough that it grew more enjoyable as the series progressed. My main complaints were that some situations were too convenient and pacing moved too fast in some places. Otherwise, it was good enough that I want to grab the next few issues. Secret Warriors 1-6 The opposite for secret warriors occurred compared to Weapon H. I thought I would love this book. Instead I get a series that grows whiny and angsty as it progressed. My biggest irritation was how the X-Men were portrayed. I haven’t really been in the x-world for a while, but good lord we’re they pretty bland in this series. Almost like caricatures of what they used to be. I won’t be finishing this series unless I’m given the next few issues. Once and Future 1-6 I’m not really going out on a limb here when I say this is probably my new favorite series. Very well written, great characters, and a genre that is one of my favorites. I don’t want to spoil too much since it is a newer series, but I’ve been looking for a series to replace fables and this may be the one. Iron Man 1-14 Ive been out of the loop on this era of Marvel for a while. Slowly reading up on what happened and the various events. Not too much to say about this other than I liked it and it was Bendis, so I know what I was getting. Solid B+. Ken Aldred, Raze and ADAMANTIUM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperheart Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 48-82 Quantum & Woody #0-7 Sentry #1-5 + vs.: Hulk, FF, S-M, X-M, Void Ody-C #1-5 Injection #1-5 Trouble w/ Girls #1-7 Raze, Ken Aldred and DavidTheDavid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
