PDA

View Full Version : The Thing

Flexo
05-12-2006, 09:59 PM
I read the original AOD miniseries, and it was just very mediochre. The art was way too chaotic to undertsand (or appreciate) what was going on most of the time, 99% of the witty dialogue was just repeated from the movies, the plot was just weak. Just not worth it, IMO

I like Nick Bradshaw's art, so I think I can tolerate that part, and I don't really mind repeated dialogue (Although it would be nice for more originality.) The main thing I want is the same/similar mood as AOD.

I was thinking about buying either AOD: Ashes to Ashes or the novelization to The Thing.

Anyone happen to read that?
Iambaytor
05-12-2006, 10:00 PM
they aren't that good

Yeah, Ashes 2 Ashes reads more like an Evil Dead fanfic than a sequel.

And I knew Re-Animator was Lovecraft, that's why I asked.

There's a graphic novel adaptation of The Thing? I think I need to go change my pants.
Elijya
05-12-2006, 10:01 PM
Have you ever read 30 Days of Night?
Elijya
05-12-2006, 10:02 PM
Yeah, Ashes 2 Ashes reads more like an Evil Dead fanfic than a sequel.

That's a good way of putting it
Flexo
05-12-2006, 10:05 PM
Yeah, Ashes 2 Ashes reads more like an Evil Dead fanfic than a sequel.

And I knew Re-Animator was Lovecraft, that's why I asked.

There's a graphic novel adaptation of The Thing? I think I need to go change my pants.

No. Well, there have been some Thing comics, I think. But never a graphic novel of the movie.

I was talking about a regular novelization. Without pictures. Just words. Lots of 'em.
Flexo
05-12-2006, 10:05 PM
Have you ever read 30 Days of Night?

Nope.
Elijya
05-12-2006, 10:26 PM
Nope.
dude, screw those other books. GO READ 30 DAYS OF NIGHT
Flexo
05-12-2006, 11:04 PM
dude, screw those other books. GO READ 30 DAYS OF NIGHT

Story sounds interesting. I'll have to see if my comic store's got it.
Iambaytor
05-13-2006, 12:14 AM
No. Well, there have been some Thing comics, I think. But never a graphic novel of the movie.

I was talking about a regular novelization. Without pictures. Just words. Lots of 'em.

Well now you went and got my hopes up of a Thing graphic novel.Have you ever read the story it was based on, "Who Goes There?"

And I liked 30 Days of Night, I absolutely hated the art on it though.

And just to keep with the on-topicness, I offer these:
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8532/civilwarboomstick5rz.jpg
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/2438/civilwarcalvin5aq.jpg
Flexo
05-13-2006, 12:16 AM
Well now you went and got my hopes up of a Thing graphic novel.Have you ever read the story it was based on, "Who Goes There?"

And I liked 30 Days of Night, I absolutely hated the art on it though.

And just to keep with the on-topicness, I offer these:
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8532/civilwarboomstick5rz.jpg
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/2438/civilwarcalvin5aq.jpg

I think we'd all love The Thing as a graphic novel... drawn by Mike Mignola.

And yes, I have read "Who Goes There." It seemed like a pretty nifty story, although it was a bit on the short side.

EDIT: For those of you who haven't read it, Enjoy (http://www.outpost31.com/books/who.txt)
deathshead2
05-13-2006, 12:21 AM
Well now you went and got my hopes up of a Thing graphic novel.Have you ever read the story it was based on, "Who Goes There?"

And I liked 30 Days of Night, I absolutely hated the art on it though.

And just to keep with the on-topicness, I offer these:
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8532/civilwarboomstick5rz.jpg
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/2438/civilwarcalvin5aq.jpgThere is a the thing GN at least at the store I go too.
Flexo
05-13-2006, 12:22 AM
There is a the thing GN at least at the store I go too.

I believe there was a Thing miniseries that came out as a sort of sequel.
deathshead2
05-13-2006, 12:24 AM
I believe there was a Thing miniseries that came out as a sort of sequel.What are you talking about the thing DH ones cus this isn;t the DH one?
Flexo
05-13-2006, 12:27 AM
What are you talking about the thing DH ones cus this isn;t the DH one?

This:

http://www.outpost31.com/books/images/ComicNovel.jpg
deathshead2
05-13-2006, 12:28 AM
This:

http://www.outpost31.com/books/images/ComicNovel.jpgNope. Mine is differnet.
Flexo
05-13-2006, 12:28 AM
Nope. Mine is differnet.

Is it actually based off the movie? :confused:
deathshead2
05-13-2006, 12:30 AM
I don't know more than likely stays closer to the book even though the movie was real close. I remember only a little bit such as everything was a little older. I'll look more into it if I go to the comic book store today.
Elijya
05-13-2006, 12:41 AM
guys, mind taking the The Thing discussion to a new thread?