Free Comics Contest

[Darthphere]

No, man theyre good.

 

[warren_sparta27]

Green Lantern Corps: Recharge Writers: Geoff Johns and Dave GibbonsArtist: Patrick Gleason You’ve heard all about the new Green Lantern Corps title that started in June, but who are these new Lanterns? All your questions about the new GLC title are revealed here, in Green Lantern Corps: Recharge. The recruiting and training of the new Lantern are the focus of the book, some brief background information on each of the new main characters, and then we’re off in space with our favorite Lanterns of earth, Kyle Rayner and Guy Gardner as they discover a deadly plot to destroy the Corps for good. All of your favorite Guardians of the Universe are here, Kyle, Guy, Hal, John, Kilowog with a host of new and intriguing rookies. Johns and Gibbons have written an amazing story here that is only surpassed by its astonishing art. This book will capture new readers into the world of the Green Lantern Corps, and have old fans speechless. Any one that is interested in the Green Lanterns at all should pick this title up, one of the best GL stories in the last couple of years at least. If you like space adventures this will be of interest to you for sure.

Format: Originally released as a five part mini series, GLC: Recharge is now collected in soft cover form. Read more reviews and find more info one GLC: Recharge here at Amazon, or ask your local comic store. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401209629/ref=sr_11_1/104-9832276-0905518?ie=UTF8

So you read Recharge and now you’re hooked on the GLC? Then you can continue reading the adventures that the new rookies are having in their brand new monthly title, Green Lantern Corps that started in June. More info on the new GLC monthly title here: http://www.dccomics.com/comics/?cm=5469

 

[Anubis]

Title: JLA: The Obsidian Age
Writer/Artist: Joe Kelly/Doug Mahnke, Yvel Guichet, Lewis Larosa
Publisher: DC Comics

Summary

JLA Obsidian Age is the time spanning adventure brought to us by the great Joe Kelly that spins out of the events of Superman: Our Worlds at War. Aquaman and all of Atlantis went missing after the huge event, and the JLA went looking for them. What they found was a massive trench in the ocean where Atlantis used to be. They didn't get much time for investigation because they were soon attacked by strange individuals who seem to be Metas from the past. The they're able to take them (Barely), and the metas head back to the past, leaving a ruined Atlantis in the place of the trench. The JLA (With the help of some magic types.) give chase to the past, but before they go, Batman enacts a protocol that he has set up to put together a new JLA lead by Nightwing while they're gone. And so begins an incredible read that sees death, carnage, sacrifice, and sorrow in both the present and the past. The Bronze age JLA that appears in this arc are some extremely interesting characters. If you enjoy time spanning stories and complicated twists, then you'll love this book. It's a great read.

Format: JLA: The Obsidian Age is collected in two trade paperbacks that can be found at your LCS, or at Amazon.com or any other book store.

Heres a look at them both at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/15...547344/ref=sr_1_1/002-0423067-7139250?ie=UTF8


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/14...547378/ref=sr_1_2/002-0423067-7139250?ie=UTF8

 

[Lactophiliac]

Title: Astonishing X-Men
Writer: Joss Whedon
Artist: John Cassaday
Publisher: Marvel Comics

Summary:

Joss Whedon takes the X-Men back to the basics, a lot of what he does here has been done before, but he does it oh so very well. There’s a cure for mutants, characters come back from the dead, some of the X-Men’s technology goes evil, as do some of the team, and you’ll love every minute of it. The book goes from being dramatic to comedic and from touching to sardonic at the drop of a hat, in the fashion that anyone who’s watched any of Joss Whedon’s television work would expect. Joss Whedon's gift for characterization and dialog really shine, as each character is portrayed so vividly that you could just read the dialog without looking at the art and know exactly who’s saying or thinking what. Not looking at the art would be a disservice to yourself though as John Cassaday draws some beautifully cinematic scenes. This is the perfect starting point for people looking to get into the comic world of X-Men after seeing the movies, or for anyone that’s a fan of the X-Men, Joss Whedon, or just good entertainment.


Format: An ongoing series, that's been collected into Trades

From Amazon.com
Issues 1-12 Hardcover
"Gifted" Issues 1-6 Paperback
"Dangerous" Issues 7-12
"Torn" Issues 13-18 paperback

 

[Darthphere]

Title:Justice League/Justice League International
Writer/Artist:Keith Giffen/J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire
Publisher:DC Comics

Summary: After Crisis on Infinite Earths, the DC Universe was a much different place. Characters had changed, some got new origins and some things changed drastically. The DC Universe was a much darker and scarier place until we got our first taste of one of the most wonderful phrases ever BWAHAHA! Keith Giffen (Annihilation) and J.M. DeMatteis have reformed the Justice League into one of its oddest and craziest points ever. Featuring a team of such favorites as Batman, Martian Manhunter, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold, it also included some odd members as the brash Guy Gardener, Captain and Mary Marvel and Elongated Man and his wife Sue Dibny. What we got was comedic gold and loads of fun superhero action. The Justice League by Giffen and DeMatteis is still and fan favorite.

Kevin Maguire provided the art on the original eighties series as he provided excellent renditions of the characters and really shows his mastery of facial expressions. He also takes over art chores in the more recent mini-series and an arc on the book JLA:Classified "I Can't Believe it's Not the Justice League". A Nostalgic take on the Justice League it also ties in nicely o the ongoing events of the current DC Universe.

Format:The now classic run is collected in trade paperback as is the most current mini-series.

Justice League: A New Beginning

Justice League International: The Secret Gospel of Maxwell Lord

Formerly Known as the Justice League

I Can't Believe It's Not the Justice League

 

[Anubis]

Nice

 

[Elijya]

Lacto - thank you, that was near perfect

 

[Darthphere]

Didnt we have an Asonishing write-up already?

 

[Elijya]

Darthphere - you forgot "I Can't Believe it's Not the Justice League"

 

[Darthphere]

Darthphere - you forgot "I Can't Believe it's Not the Justice League"

No, but I did forget to name it.

 

[Elijya]

Didnt we have an Asonishing write-up already?

we might have, not sure

 

[Darthphere]

Thanks for catching that Elijya, I hadnt forgot but Amazon has been really weird for me all morning.

 

[Lactophiliac]

Didnt we have an Asonishing write-up already?

I looked, although admittedly not very hard, didn't see one.

 

[Darthphere]

Title:1602
Writer/Artist:Neil Gaiman and Andy Kubert
Publisher:Marvel Comics

Summary: Neil Gaiman, acclaimed writer of Sandman brings to you this great series of a reimagined Marvel Universe, a universe that soley exists in the year 1602. Gaiman brings his magical writing style to a world in 1602 England where much unrests has begun. Elizabeth I is the queen and many are attempting to take her life. But her head of security Sir Nicholas Fury (wink wink) does all in his powers to stop that from happening. At the same time the Spanish begin their inquisition as those dubbed the witch breed. Beings born with supernatural powers. A lot of these characters are instantly recognizable and some aren’t. Gaiman keeps you guessing as you try to figure out what role does everyone play and keeps you fascinated with his depictions of your favorite marvel characters in a completely new setting.

Andy Kubert provides the art here as his crisp pencils really are a one two punch combined with Gaiman’s writing. The highest of quality is also presented as I cant fail to mention Richard Isanove’s coloring really sets the mood. A wonderful story this book will keep you entertained till the last page. A definite must have for any Marvel fan. There was also a sequel that might be worth checking out.

Format:An 8 issue mini-series collected in hardcover and trade paperback.

Marvel 1602 (Hardcover)

Marvel 1602 (Paperback)

Marvel 1602: New World

 

[Lactophiliac]

Title: Exiles (Judd Winick’s Run)
Writer: Judd Winick
Artist: Mike McKone, Jim Calafiore
Publisher: Marvel Comics

Summary:
Take superheroes, Sliders and Quantum Leap throw them in blender and you’d come out with Exiles. It's a story of a group of people that have become "unstuck" in time, and must hop from dimension to dimension trying to fix problems in hopes of repairing the damage that caused them to become unstuck. If you’re new to comics it’s an enjoyable read because you’re getting in on the ground floor with a bunch of characters that don’t have 100 of issues of back story to slog through (Save Blink who’s from the Age of Apocalypse Universe). If you’re a comic book veteran you’ll get to see some of your favorite comic moments with a twist, see your favorite characters in different universes, and just be taken on a wild ride. With a character like Morph, who by the end of this run will be one of your favorite character ever or you have no soul, this book can be hilariously funny but it can also be tragic and heartbreaking. The team will lose some members, be forced to fight in a gladiator style arena, and meet up with Mojo, just to name a couple of the adventures they find themselves on as they try and fix the cracks in multiverse.


Format: An ongoing series, that's been collected into Trades

From Amazon.com
"Down the Rabbit Hole"
A World Apart
Out of Time
Legacy
Fantastic Voyage

 

[Not Jake]

don't forget to check the original Rec thread elijya, there are quite a few posted in there

 

[Lactophiliac]

I saw that you had a table of contents in the thread, if you did something like this then people would be able to jump right to the title that interested them.

Invincible
Fables
The Dark Knight Returns
The Ultimates
Sleeper
Planetary
Y: The Last Man

The easiest way to figure out what the link is that will directly take you to a post is to check the "See other posts by Elijya" right after you post, then right click on the hyperlink to the post you want choose properties and copy the address from there.

 

[Darthphere]

Title:Inhumans
Writer/Artist:Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee
Publisher:DC Comics

Summary:The Inhumans are a genetically advanced race engineered by the Kree, the Inhumans came about through DNA splicing of Eternals and Homo sapiens. The end result were beings much more advanced than any human. They dwell in the domed city of Attilan, where the great city of Atlantis used to lie. They seek peace and seclusion from the rest of the world but an ever growing threat from within threatens their safety. Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, the same team that brought you The Sentry brings this in-depth view of the life of the Inhumans and of its king Lord Blackbolt, a being so powerful a whisper would bring about total destruction. We see in detail the life of the inhumans and one of its sacred rituals, the journey into the Terrigen Mists, which give them their powers. Jae lee, provides the art chores as his dark and moody pencils really show the growing threat over Atillan. Each issue is told through the viewpoint of a different Inhuman, including their pet, the enormous dog Lockjaw.

The Inhumans is one of those gems of the comic book industry that seems to get lost within all the big events and stories. But this book is quality. As the presence of the Inhumans in the current marvel universe continues to grow, this book really is the best way to get your self introduced with the characters and the life of the Inhumans.

Format:A 12 issue maxi-series that has been collected in trade paperback


The Inhumans (Paperback)

 

[Anubis]

Title: Arrowsmith: So Smart in their fine Uniforms
Writer/Artist: Kurt Busiek/Carlos Pacheco
Publisher Wildstorm Signature
Summary War is hell. Weather it's with guns or dragons, it's still a universal truth. The team that brought us Avengers Forever, Kurt Busiek and Carlos Pacheco, bring us this epic fantasy War story of Arrowsmith. We follow the exploits of one, Fletcher Arrowsmith: Areo Corps. Arrowsmith takes place in an alternate universe were magic is in fact real, and has become entrenched throughout all of society. From the mundane, to the complex. And the first world war is no exception. We see Arrowsmith grow from a adventurous and naive young man, looking to become a hero in war, to a person who has seen the pain and heart ache that war brings, and understands that he was a fool to look for excitement and glory in battle.
If you like Fantasy, stories, then you will love the world Pacheco and Busiek have created in this book. Dragons, dwarfs, trolls, flying cavalry, and special vampire units. It's just mind-blowing what they've come up with. If you don't dig fantasy, then this is still a great read, because despite all the other stuff, it's still a great war story.

Format This book is collected in trade paperback. It has sketches and maps of this world they have created as a bonus. Which can only enhance the story.

Heres a copy at Amazon. com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/14...8118/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-0798879-2659030?ie=UTF8

 

[Anubis]

Title: Astro City
Writer/Artist: Kurt Busiek/Brent Anderson, Covers by Alex Ross
Publisher: Homage Comics/Wildstorm Signature
Summary Nobody does superheros like Kurt Busiek. And this series is his Mona Lisa. His, Godfather. His stairway to heaven. Astro City is Busieks contribution to superhero comics as an art form. An examination of life with in a world of the fantastic. I'm sure, many have asked themselves, whats it like to live in a world of superheros and supervillains? This book answers that question from the point of view of the regular citizen, the criminal, the hero, even the alien invader. Each story is so well crafted, the art from Brent Anderson is amazing. They've created a world that you can almost see yourself in. A rich past that dates back decades. An entire comic universe that rivals that of Marvel and DC comics.
You'll find epic stories, like that of the Confessor. A dark hero that patrols the streets of Astro City along with his new side kick, Alter boy. But the Confessor has a dark secret that should he be found out, would destroy everything he's fought to accomplish. A story that gives us a day in the life of a Superman esque hero called the Samaritan measured in flight time. The heart breaking story called, the nearness of you that takes a look at what happens to the regular folk when these universe shattering events take place. I can't recommend this series enough. If you love superheros, if you love behind the scenes looks at the life of superheros, then this is the book for you. Highly recommended.


Format: This series is collected in five trade paperbacks so far. Life in the Big City, Confession, Family Album, The Tarnished Angel, and Local Heroes. Another book will be coming out soon called The Dark Ages. All of them have tons of special features. Character designs, Alex Ross cover galleries, and much more. Well worth the cash.

Heres a list of the Astro City books at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-0798879-2659030?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Astro+City

 

[Elijya]

just a request for those who keep doing it: can you not show black and white interiors unless the book really is black and white?

 

[Anubis]

That might be a problem for me. I don't have a scanner, and I don't know any sites that would have the interiors for a lot of the stuff i've done so far. If you can suggest some it would really help me out though.

 

[Lactophiliac]

That might be a problem for me. I don't have a scanner, and I don't know any sites that would have the interiors for a lot of the stuff i've done so far. If you can suggest some it would really help me out though.

You can try Milehigh here's a link to their Arrowsmith stuff

 

[Anubis]

Oh yeah, I forgot about them. Thanks

 

[hippy fascist]

Midnight Nation

Writer:Joseph Michael Straczynski
Artist: Gary Frank
Publisher: Joe's Comics

Sometimes a comic comes along that changes the way you look at the world. A comic that isn't about thrill rides and action-packed fights but about stepping back from these distractions and looking inwards, hoping to find some expression of depth within yourself that can equate to what you just saw unfold before you. This is one of those books

It begins as a fairly straight-forward seeming noir, a cop who seems just short of desperation as he surveys the world around him (David Grey) is chasing a murder case, he is told by his superior that it is not worth chasing, that as the victim was a criminal himself it all seems to have worked out for the better, but he finds himself inexplicably drawn further in

However the book soon spirals into something so much wider reaching than a simple story of right and wrong through the eye's of a detective, around the time the "villains of the piece show up to take David's soul.

They are the walkers, not evil as such but in a world where reality is known only as "the metaphor" they pose the central question of the book. They walk the night feeding off the souls of the innocent and guilty alike. But who are they and where did they come from, who do they serve? I can't reveal that as the real impact of this book lies in discovering it for yourself. Soon David is joined by the one person who can help him, the mysterious Laurel. Laurel isn't great at explaining things, she's not allowed to, it's the rules. There are many rules and not all of them will make sense at first, but they are necessary. While the rules have to be followed(and laurel is both guide and enforcer of sorts) there is still choice, even a set of cast iron regulations like these have to allow for choice otherwise there is nothing to be gained from them. The one thing that you must always remember in this book is that while no-one lies, sometimes you can only be told so much to ensure that you will stay on your path

If someone had told me the story of midnight nation I would have thought it was interesting if a little pretentious, but it is the way it is told that brings about it's impact in the end. Like David you are left in the dark till the very end only seeing what is necessary for you to keep moving along the path.
I read this book without putting it down for the first time yesterday and yet still I'm going back over it in my mind, finding things I had missed that were not necessary for effect but that blur some of my initial thoughts on the book. It's like the story evolves the more I think about and I can tell you that from one reading you get a lot, but this is a book that not only will you want to go back to again, you will HAVE to

Format: Midnight nation was originally conceived as a twelve issue run. It has recieved only one addition in the time since the run ended in the form of a promotional one-shot available through wizard magazine. While JMS has said many times that he feels there is more to be told of this story he has never returned to it...yet. Like David in the story, I choose not to abandon hope

Check it out at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/15...1851/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-9978726-2914566?ie=UTF8


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