Pride of Baghdad - Page 2

SpideyInATree · 09-13-2006, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darthphere

Go to a bookstore.

Oh I will, and it will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine.

Assassin · 09-14-2006, 11:33 PM

just read it, they mentioned babylon, that was nice, it was a great book, but way too short.

The Ether · 09-15-2006, 12:01 PM

it was sold out in my store grrr

Elijya · 09-15-2006, 12:19 PM

absolutely gorgeous

GoldenAgeHero · 09-15-2006, 02:52 PM

glad you bastards liked it.

Assassin · 09-15-2006, 11:01 PM

let me guess, you didnt?

Assassin · 09-15-2006, 11:02 PM

let me guess, you didnt?

SpideyInATree · 09-17-2006, 12:35 PM

I went to two other comic stores, and two bookstores over the weekend and I CANNOT find Pride of Baghdad ANYWHERE!!

Now if I didn't GIVE a crap about this I'd see it everywhere! This is pissing me off!

And you know what else is pissing me off?! The fact that I had to resubscribe to this thread because the Hype obviously hates me. Bastards, all of them!

GoldenAgeHero · 09-17-2006, 01:00 PM

order online

SpideyInATree · 09-17-2006, 01:03 PM

Well, no sense in that. My regular comic shop will be getting it this week. And if I can just get it this coming Wednesday instead of later, because shipping won't be overnight, and I'm not paying like 30 extra bucks for next day shipping.

Though if I could order Trish Stratus, the actual person, online I'd pay the overnight delivery fee.

The Leaguer · 09-17-2006, 10:45 PM

Man, this comic kicked ass.

KingOfDreams · 09-18-2006, 12:31 PM

I just read the 10-page preview that's on MySpace. Holy crap this looks good. That scene with the giraffe floored me. I'm definitely picking this up. Vaughan is a god.

Elijya · 09-18-2006, 01:11 PM

you guys can listen to the 10 minute NPR interview with BKV about Pride of Baghdad as well as some of Brian's other work here

The Ether · 09-20-2006, 01:52 PM

I finally got it

Assassin · 09-20-2006, 05:36 PM

poor simba and nala, they aint got **** on this book

SpideyInATree · 09-20-2006, 05:39 PM

My freakin' shop got it this week and SOLD OUT BEFORE I GOT THERE!!

God does not want me to have this book for some reason. BUT I'LL HAVE IT, DAMNIT!

GoldenAgeHero · 09-20-2006, 06:07 PM

order online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SpideyInATree · 09-21-2006, 04:37 PM

I WON'T!! Just to spite you!

OtepApe · 09-22-2006, 08:49 AM

I finally read it yesterday. I had it last week but I felt it was a title I had to be wide awake to read and haven't really had the chance due to working late.

But I read it, I was floored by it. Vaughan writing it, I knew I would enjoy it on some level, but I didn't realise how much I would enjoy it.

When I finished it, I was just sitting there for a while going over everything that happened, even later on the story just stuck with me.

Also the art was gorgeous. I have never been interested in any artform that depicts animals but I was blown away by what was on display in this story.

Prognosticator · 09-22-2006, 08:59 AM

I picked it up last week. I'm hoping to either read it this weekend or next. GREAT artwork, and I really like Vaughn!

The Ether · 09-22-2006, 03:40 PM

This book is stuck in my head and read it a week ago. I have to read it again. I don't if I should say it compares to the lion king or is even better than it due to my devotion to the movie.

SpideyInATree · 10-14-2006, 11:26 AM

I finally got my copy this week.

*raises the roof*

Now I must read it and return with my thoughts.

kame-sennin · 10-14-2006, 07:41 PM

BKV was in NY on Friday, so I bought Pryde of Bahgdad and got it signed. I just read it now, and I have to say it was really amazing. The artwork was phenominal, it really made me stop and stare at every page. The story was great too, I'm really glad I bought it. Anyone who hasn't read it should get it now.

SpideyInATree · 10-21-2006, 05:09 PM

Finally finished this bad boy today. Definitely a really touching story and the artwork is absolutely fantabulous. This is a highly recommended book for EVERY fan of comics. Buy it...now...*****es.

Assassin · 11-15-2006, 11:45 AM

Green Brain Comics and the Arab American National Museum proudly welcome the Eisner Award winning writer Brian K. Vaughan to the museum library on Saturday, November 18, 2006 for a very special appearance in honor of his new original graphic novel "PRIDE OF BAGHDAD."

This event will include a reading from the book and a signing with the
author. "Brian K. Vaughan is one of the most in-demand writers in the
comic business," says event organizer Dan Merritt, "but the chance to
bring this book to the city that 30,000 Arab-Americans call home was
just too unique to pass up." Shortly after the appearance at the museum
Green Brain Comics will host a post-event reception with Mr. Vaughan to
cap off the evening.

The reading starts at 3pm on Saturday, November 18th at the Arab American National Museum's library with a book signing directly following until 5pm. There will be no charge for autographs, but we respectfully request a three item limit. The museum is located at 13624 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan.

Green Brain Comics
will host the post event reception at 7pm. This is an opportunity to
meet and greet the author in a casual, relaxed setting. The shop is
located at 13210 Michigan Avenue (just four blocks east of the museum).

About Pride of Baghdad: In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad
Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but
finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD
raises questions about the true meaning of liberation — can it be
given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice?
And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in
captivity?
In this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork
of Niko Henrichon.

About the author: Brian K. Vaughan
has been writing comics since 1996. He has written most of the major DC
and Marvel characters, including Batman and the X-Men. Vaughan won the
Eisner Award for Best Writer for his work on Y: The Last Man, Runaways, Ex Machina and Marvel's Ultimate X-Men. He also won the 2005 Eisner for Best New Series (along with artists Tony Harris and Tom Feister) for Ex Machina.
Vaughan was nominated for five additional Eisners in 2006 (Best Writer;
Best Single Issue, Best Serialized Story and Best Continuing Series for
Ex Machina; and Best Serialized
Story for Y: The Last Man).

More information about the Arab American National Museum
313-582-2266
http://www.theaanm.org
More information about Green Brain Comics
313-582-9444
http://www.greenbrain/biz

09-14-2006, 11:33 PM	#27
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad just read it, they mentioned babylon, that was nice, it was a great book, but way too short. __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-15-2006, 12:01 PM	#28
The Ether Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,228	Re: Pride of Baghdad it was sold out in my store grrr __________________ Everybody sounds the same commercialize the game/ Reminiscing when it wasn't all business/If it got where it started/ So we all gather here for the dearly departed -Nas - Hip Hop is Dead Gamertag: El Serge

09-15-2006, 12:19 PM	#29
Elijya Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Posts: 38,221	Re: Pride of Baghdad absolutely gorgeous __________________ Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing. "I left in love, in laughter, and in truth and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit." - Bill Hicks

09-15-2006, 02:52 PM	#30
GoldenAgeHero Banned User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,344	Re: Pride of Baghdad glad you bastards liked it.

09-15-2006, 11:01 PM	#31
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad let me guess, you didnt? __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-15-2006, 11:02 PM	#32
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad let me guess, you didnt? __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-17-2006, 12:35 PM	#33
SpideyInATree Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,225	Re: Pride of Baghdad I went to two other comic stores, and two bookstores over the weekend and I CANNOT find Pride of Baghdad ANYWHERE!! Now if I didn't GIVE a crap about this I'd see it everywhere! This is pissing me off! And you know what else is pissing me off?! The fact that I had to resubscribe to this thread because the Hype obviously hates me. Bastards, all of them! __________________ If you're into industrial metal or hard rock, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to. Check out a new band called GlitchPoint. http://www.glitchpoint.com Check out their song Ignition

09-17-2006, 01:00 PM	#34
GoldenAgeHero Banned User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,344	Re: Pride of Baghdad order online

09-17-2006, 01:03 PM	#35
SpideyInATree Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,225	Re: Pride of Baghdad Well, no sense in that. My regular comic shop will be getting it this week. And if I can just get it this coming Wednesday instead of later, because shipping won't be overnight, and I'm not paying like 30 extra bucks for next day shipping. Though if I could order Trish Stratus, the actual person, online I'd pay the overnight delivery fee. __________________ If you're into industrial metal or hard rock, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to. Check out a new band called GlitchPoint. http://www.glitchpoint.com Check out their song Ignition

09-17-2006, 10:45 PM	#36
The Leaguer Banned User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The ruins of Coast City Posts: 14,036	Re: Pride of Baghdad Man, this comic kicked ass.

09-18-2006, 12:31 PM	#37
KingOfDreams Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin/San Marcos Posts: 9,567	Re: Pride of Baghdad I just read the 10-page preview that's on MySpace. Holy crap this looks good. That scene with the giraffe floored me. I'm definitely picking this up. Vaughan is a god. __________________ SHH! Democratic Coalition

09-18-2006, 01:11 PM	#38
Elijya Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Posts: 38,221	Re: Pride of Baghdad you guys can listen to the 10 minute NPR interview with BKV about Pride of Baghdad as well as some of Brian's other work here __________________ Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing. "I left in love, in laughter, and in truth and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit." - Bill Hicks

09-20-2006, 01:52 PM	#39
The Ether Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,228	Re: Pride of Baghdad I finally got it __________________ Everybody sounds the same commercialize the game/ Reminiscing when it wasn't all business/If it got where it started/ So we all gather here for the dearly departed -Nas - Hip Hop is Dead Gamertag: El Serge

09-20-2006, 05:36 PM	#40
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad poor simba and nala, they aint got ** on this book __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?**

09-20-2006, 05:39 PM	#41
SpideyInATree Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,225	Re: Pride of Baghdad My freakin' shop got it this week and SOLD OUT BEFORE I GOT THERE!! God does not want me to have this book for some reason. BUT I'LL HAVE IT, DAMNIT! __________________ If you're into industrial metal or hard rock, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to. Check out a new band called GlitchPoint. http://www.glitchpoint.com Check out their song Ignition

09-20-2006, 06:07 PM	#42
GoldenAgeHero Banned User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,344	Re: Pride of Baghdad order online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-21-2006, 04:37 PM	#43
SpideyInATree Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,225	Re: Pride of Baghdad I WON'T!! Just to spite you! __________________ If you're into industrial metal or hard rock, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to. Check out a new band called GlitchPoint. http://www.glitchpoint.com Check out their song Ignition

09-22-2006, 08:49 AM	#44
OtepApe Side-Kick Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 7,695	Re: Pride of Baghdad I finally read it yesterday. I had it last week but I felt it was a title I had to be wide awake to read and haven't really had the chance due to working late. But I read it, I was floored by it. Vaughan writing it, I knew I would enjoy it on some level, but I didn't realise how much I would enjoy it. When I finished it, I was just sitting there for a while going over everything that happened, even later on the story just stuck with me. Also the art was gorgeous. I have never been interested in any artform that depicts animals but I was blown away by what was on display in this story. __________________ A man may fight for many things. His country, his friends, his principles, the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn.

09-22-2006, 08:59 AM	#45
Prognosticator Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lone Star...& we're not talking 'Space Balls'! Posts: 8,251	Re: Pride of Baghdad I picked it up last week. I'm hoping to either read it this weekend or next. GREAT artwork, and I really like Vaughn! __________________ I don't have one. :(

09-22-2006, 03:40 PM	#46
The Ether Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,228	Re: Pride of Baghdad This book is stuck in my head and read it a week ago. I have to read it again. I don't if I should say it compares to the lion king or is even better than it due to my devotion to the movie. __________________ Everybody sounds the same commercialize the game/ Reminiscing when it wasn't all business/If it got where it started/ So we all gather here for the dearly departed -Nas - Hip Hop is Dead Gamertag: El Serge

10-14-2006, 11:26 AM	#47
SpideyInATree Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,225	Re: Pride of Baghdad I finally got my copy this week. raises the roof Now I must read it and return with my thoughts. __________________ If you're into industrial metal or hard rock, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to. Check out a new band called GlitchPoint. http://www.glitchpoint.com Check out their song Ignition

10-14-2006, 07:41 PM	#48
kame-sennin Heroic assistant Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 666	Re: Pride of Baghdad BKV was in NY on Friday, so I bought Pryde of Bahgdad and got it signed. I just read it now, and I have to say it was really amazing. The artwork was phenominal, it really made me stop and stare at every page. The story was great too, I'm really glad I bought it. Anyone who hasn't read it should get it now. __________________ "A Wolverine appearance? How novel." - Runaways

10-21-2006, 05:09 PM	#49
SpideyInATree Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,225	Re: Pride of Baghdad Finally finished this bad boy today. Definitely a really touching story and the artwork is absolutely fantabulous. This is a highly recommended book for EVERY fan of comics. Buy it...now...*****es. __________________ If you're into industrial metal or hard rock, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to. Check out a new band called GlitchPoint. http://www.glitchpoint.com Check out their song Ignition

11-15-2006, 11:45 AM	#50
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad Green Brain Comics and the Arab American National Museum proudly welcome the Eisner Award winning writer Brian K. Vaughan to the museum library on Saturday, November 18, 2006 for a very special appearance in honor of his new original graphic novel "PRIDE OF BAGHDAD." This event will include a reading from the book and a signing with the author. "Brian K. Vaughan is one of the most in-demand writers in the comic business," says event organizer Dan Merritt, "but the chance to bring this book to the city that 30,000 Arab-Americans call home was just too unique to pass up." Shortly after the appearance at the museum Green Brain Comics will host a post-event reception with Mr. Vaughan to cap off the evening. The reading starts at 3pm on Saturday, November 18th at the Arab American National Museum's library with a book signing directly following until 5pm. There will be no charge for autographs, but we respectfully request a three item limit. The museum is located at 13624 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. Green Brain Comics will host the post event reception at 7pm. This is an opportunity to meet and greet the author in a casual, relaxed setting. The shop is located at 13210 Michigan Avenue (just four blocks east of the museum). About Pride of Baghdad: In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation — can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity? In this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork of Niko Henrichon. About the author: Brian K. Vaughan has been writing comics since 1996. He has written most of the major DC and Marvel characters, including Batman and the X-Men. Vaughan won the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his work on Y: The Last Man, Runaways, Ex Machina and Marvel's Ultimate X-Men. He also won the 2005 Eisner for Best New Series (along with artists Tony Harris and Tom Feister) for Ex Machina. Vaughan was nominated for five additional Eisners in 2006 (Best Writer; Best Single Issue, Best Serialized Story and Best Continuing Series for Ex Machina; and Best Serialized Story for Y: The Last Man). More information about the Arab American National Museum 313-582-2266 http://www.theaanm.org More information about Green Brain Comics 313-582-9444 http://www.greenbrain/biz __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

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