DeMatteis' Moonshadow; If you haven't read it yet here's your chance

[euroq]

I know I could have posted this at DC forum since this is Vertigo book but then probably lots of cool folks would have missed this. ;)


I can wholeheartedly recommend this book, it's a nice mixture of sci-fi and fantasy adventure but most importantly it's about the secrets of the human heart. Beautiful story with gorgeous watercolor art, buy it and read it if you haven't yet. :)


------------------------------------------------------------

THE COMPLEAT MOONSHADOW TP
Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art and painted wraparound cover by Jon J Muth

Offered again in a new printing, a single paperback volume collecting both the original run of MOONSHADOW and its sequel, FAREWELL MOONSHADOW. Journey from the farther reaches of outer space to the starry skies of the inner spirit as the young dreamer Moonshadow and his cynical alien companion Ira set forth on the unforgettable intergalactic odyssey that science-fiction great Ray Bradbury called "beautiful, original, haunting." MATURE READERS

July 14th - 464 pages - $39.95

http://comics.toonzone.net/solicitations/2004-07/vertigo/compleatmoonshadow-tpb.jpg

[Eric Draven]

I was so excited to see this on the DC solicits last month because I heard a lot of great things about it and it's been out of print for some time.....then I saw the price :(

[euroq]

Yeah but it's worth it - 12 original issues and Farewell Moonshadow, 464 pages of greatness. :)

[Themanofbat]

Yeah, it's one of the BEST things I have ever read....

And I read it when it was originally released by Epic/Marvel.

It was years ahead of its time.
J.M. DeMatteis' best writings, in my opinion.

:)

[Themanofbat]

<cough>

[euroq]

Only one month wait, start saving kids.

[CantThinkOfAName]

40 bucks seems pricey, but i suppose ill put it on my list of tpbs to buy eventually:o

[Themanofbat]

Originally posted by CantThinkOfAName
40 bucks seems pricey, but i suppose ill put it on my list of tpbs to buy eventually:o

It's one of the best ones out there.

:)

[CantThinkOfAName]

fine, ill put it high on the list:mad:

hopefully, ill get to it soon, i dont wanna forget about it. But theres a ****load of trades im looking out for:(

[Eric Draven]

I'll probably end up getting it. There doesn't seem to be than many TPBs coming out in July anyways :)


Although the number of TPBs I bought this month has been crazy :(

[Orko Is King]

What's this about? I love this guy on Abadazad...is this as good?

[CantThinkOfAName]

im sure it is. Dematties is one kickass writer:up:

[Themanofbat]

Originally posted by CantThinkOfAName
im sure it is. Dematties is one kickass writer:up:

It's one of his best writings ever.

:cool:

[Mr. Fear]

Wow, a good comment from Ray Bradbury! I'll get when I have enough money...

[Themanofbat]

Originally posted by Mr. Fear
Wow, a good comment from Ray Bradbury! I'll get when I have enough money...

I have the original Marvel/Epic TPB of MoonShadow, as well as the 12 original comics from 1985/86.

It's one of the most beautiful human stories put to paper.

:)

[CantThinkOfAName]

well, a good comment from themanofbat certainly beats out a ray bradbury comment:rolleyes:

:p

[Themanofbat]

Originally posted by CantThinkOfAName
well, a good comment from themanofbat certainly beats out a ray bradbury comment:rolleyes:

:p

You said a mouthful.... :up:

;)

[CantThinkOfAName]

i thought you liked mouthfuls:confused::)

[Themanofbat]

Originally posted by CantThinkOfAName
i thought you liked mouthfuls:confused::)

:)

[CantThinkOfAName]

:(

[masteryoda]

Sounds good. Not as good as a mouthfull though. :(


I'll pick it up. :)

[Eric Draven]

You know, I don't see this book in the shipping lists for this week....:(

[euroq]

Yeah, I noticed that too..

According to DC's website it should come out this week, does anyone know how reliable the site is? :confused:

http://www.dccomics.com/comics/vt_display.html?cm_vt_itemCode=compmoons&month=July

[euroq]

It's out now. :up: :)

[Mr. Fear]

Yeah, I saw it, but I got Animal Man instead...

[Larry "Bud" Mellman]

Well I finally bought this. I got 20 bucks off it at the comic shop so that was pretty sweet. I'm only on the third chapter or book but holy crap this is amazing. So far i'd put this right up there with a book like Maus and it kicks Watchmens ass.
I loved that the mourners that were on strike demanded unlimited necrophlia. That made me laugh out loud. And Moonshadow keeping his dead mother until she was rotting away was both beautifull and haunting.
There's rythem to Demattis words that's beyond poetry, the artists work is both unique and familar. This is why I love comics it's the most innovative art form we have. Comics aren't paintings, they aren't prose, poetry or photographey. They're all those things combined and you can't obtain that sort of fusion in any other art form. It's what makes comics special. It's just to bad it's hardly ever used to it's full potential because the super hero genre overshadows everything else.
I'll keep you guys updated on what I think. Even if you don't care. :mad:

ESPECIALLY if you don't care. ;)

[Themanofbat]

This is a prime example as to why you should ALWAYS listen to me.

:)

[Larry "Bud" Mellman]

yes master. ;)

I'm a little over half way finished. This is what Harry Potter should have been. ;)

you'll also be happy to hear that I finally found Dangerous Habits. I have it on hold and should pick it up tomorow. I won't start it till I'm done Moonshadow but I'm looking forward to it. :)

[Themanofbat]

yes master. ;)

I'm a little over half way finished. This is what Harry Potter should have been. ;)

you'll also be happy to hear that I finally found Dangerous Habits. I have it on hold and should pick it up tomorow. I won't start it till I'm done Moonshadow but I'm looking forward to it. :)

Great! :up:

You will NOT be disappointed with Dangerous Habits.... specifically the last page to Chapter 5.

:cool:

[CantThinkOfAName]

I totally forgot about this.

Ill have to go check it out:up:

[Lackey]

just ordered this off of Amazon... and I got A Thousand Ships arriving Friday, I'm finally gonna read it and maybe I'll be accepted in CTOAN's good graces once again :(

[XFanTim]

Ignore this post. I'm just bumping a bunch of non-DTL threads to get some of the old DTL threads off the first page and spare everyone some confusion.

[Lackey]

Finished reading Moonshadow yesterday.


WOW!

EVERYONE NEEDS to read this book!

That's the kind of story that stays with you long after you've read it...
there is simply no other comic you can compare it too, it is in class all it's own.

After I get done with my stack of TPBs I have sitting here, I'm going to read it again.

[Themanofbat]

Finished reading Moonshadow yesterday.


WOW!

EVERYONE NEEDS to read this book!

That's the kind of story that stays with you long after you've read it...
there is simply no other comic you can compare it too, it is in class all it's own.

After I get done with my stack of TPBs I have sitting here, I'm going to read it again.

This is a prime example as to why you should ALWAYS listen to me.

:)

I'm glad you liked it. :)

Did your TPB include the 1997 "Farewell Moonshahow" One-Shot put out by DC as well?

[Lackey]

I'm glad you liked it. :)

Did your TPB include the 1997 "Farewell Moonshahow" One-Shot put out by DC as well?


It was on your recommendation alone that I got it... you know I can't trust that Bendis-whore yoda ;)


Yeah, the TPB had the Farewell Moonshadow story at the end... good thing too because that was one of the best chapters in the book. :up:

[CantThinkOfAName]

It was on your recommendation alone that I got it... you know I can't trust that Bendis-whore yoda ;)


Yeah, the TPB had the Farewell Moonshadow story at the end... good thing too because that was one of the best chapters in the book. :up:
Ray Bradbury didn't do it for you?:(

[euroq]

Bah, and I don't get credit at all. :(

[Lackey]

Bah, and I don't get credit at all. :(


I'm sorry, euroq...I like you, but just not that way :(

[Orko Is King]

I went to go buy it today, but noone had it. :( :mad:

[euroq]

*bump* http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/euroq1/mad.gif

[Punch]

this series is a classic, I was glad when Vertigo reissued it about 10 years ago. I have all of those single issues, but really want the collected version. Are there any extras?

[CantThinkOfAName]

I bought it:)


But I havent read it:(

[Addendum]

I still can't find it. And I've been looking

[Themanofbat]

I bought it:)


But I havent read it:(

READ IT!!!! :mad:

:)

[Orko Is King]

I wish the lettering was a bit clearer.

[masteryoda]

I bought it:)


But I havent read it:(
WELL?? :mad:

[euroq]

Oh good, this thread was bumped up again. :)

[masteryoda]

It deserves it. Right now I'm stuck trying to get this book back from an ex. Normally I'd just give up on it but this book is so good and special I have to have it back. That's why it hurts me to see ****ers like Fibber owning the book and not even reading it. :(

[CantThinkOfAName]

WELL?? :mad:
ill get to it:(

[CantThinkOfAName]

It deserves it. Right now I'm stuck trying to get this book back from an ex. Normally I'd just give up on it but this book is so good and special I have to have it back. That's why it hurts me to see ****ers like Fibber owning the book and not even reading it. :(
hurts like blood in your urine, baby:mad:

[masteryoda]

How'd you know about that? :(