Free Comics Contest

[Darthphere]

Before Elijya yells at you (hyperbole) you might want to take out the bold text and follow the format presented.

 

[hippy fascist]

Sorry the images suck but my scanners broken so I had to scavenge what I could find off the internet. I've been going over this book in my mind since yesterday and I stumbled across this thread, not that bothered about the free comics, just want to make sure that more people read this. If they did we would never hear the argument that "comics are for kids" again. Also I just got his name, David Grey, neither black nor white, undecided, you see! SO MANY LEVELS

 

[hippy fascist]

Better?

 

[Darthphere]

Yes. But bold title, writer/artist, format and youre set.

 

[hippy fascist]

Thanks, surprised no-one did this yet after reading it the only thing I can really compare it to is watchmen. ****ing pwned most of the other stuff I've been reading lately.

 

[Anubis]

I made a few changes to Astro City and Arrowsmith. Put some new color previews in.

 

[Elijya]

Hey, thanks for the contribution, Hippy.


ugh, god, I am so friggin busy, and I just confirmed plans for San Diego next week. Have to see what I can move on Friday. Thanks for all the efforts, guys!

 

[Elijya]

Thanks, surprised no-one did this yet after reading it the only thing I can really compare it to is watchmen. ****ing pwned most of the other stuff I've been reading lately.

it's an Image comic, and much of this forum is hesitant to try anything non Marvel/DC, and there are other titles they would get to sooner than Midnight Nation. I'd be surprised if more than half a dozen of the regulars here have read it. Personally, yes, I thought it was good, but also slightly pretentious in places. But definitely good. I wouldn't compare it to Watchmen, though.

Hey, if you liked Midnight Nation, you might enjoy Uncle Sam, that was an incredible book

 

[hippy fascist]

What I wanna know though is that this is very much a story of character and depth. What the ****s wrong with JMS RECENTLY though. I mean if he's capable of this kind of thing how can he be ****ing up spidey so bad!

 

[Darthphere]

Title:Spider-Man/Human Torch
Writer/Artist:Dan Slott and Ty Templeton
Publisher:Marvel Comics

Summary: What do you get when you mix up a wisecracking superhero with a hot shot arrogant imaginaut? You get one of the funniest books ever. Dan Slott (She-Hulk) brings us this mini which portrays two relationships. That of Peter Parker, the shy intelligent photographer and of Johnny Storm a real ladies man and an arrogant pompous prick, with a heart of gold. And that of Spider-Man, the wisecracking hated superhero and of the Human Torch, the poster boy of the Fantastic Four. Both relationships is inherently different but equally as entertaining. This mini spans many year from their first encounter to the modern day marvel universe.

Ty Templeton provides the art here as he changes up his style every issue to fit the style of the time period depicted. A real funny book, it also provides some heartwarming stories as one issue shows how Peter Parker and Spider-Man deal with the death of Gwen Stacy and how the Human Torch helps him through it. A definite must have for fans of old school superhero comics.

Format: A 5 issue mini-series, its been collected in digest format.


Spider-Man/Human Torch: I'm With Stupid

 

[Lactophiliac]

Thanks, surprised no-one did this yet after reading it the only thing I can really compare it to is watchmen. ****ing pwned most of the other stuff I've been reading lately.

I was actually just about to post a write up for Midnight Nation when I saw yours.

 

[Anubis]

Good job on the Spidey/Torch write up Darth

 

[Darthphere]

If theres any more pics you guys want to see from it just holler, I got all 5 issues scanned.

 

[Darthphere]

Title:GLA: Misassembled
Writer/Artist:Dan Slott and Paul Pelletier
Publisher:Marvel Comics

Summary: In the wake of Avengers: Disassembled who will stand in the way of evil? Why of course, the Great Lake Avengers! This hilarious mini from Dan Slott (She-Hulk, Spider-Man/Human Torch) revives the long forgotten Great Lake Avengers and takes us through a wild and hilarious ride. Starring such over the top characters as Mr. Immortal, Doorman, Big Bertha and Squirrel Girl with Monkey Joe, GLA continues Slott’s trend of hilarious takes on the Marvel Universe and incorporating continuity. Read carefully to catch all the little digs at Marvel and DC comics.

Paul Pelletier provides his cartoonish, yet wonderful pencils as he really is able to catch the comedic elements through out the book. GLA is really a hilarious book and essential for fans of Giffen and DeMatties Justice League and Dan Slott’s other works. A must have for fans of great storytelling, humor and classic superheroics.

Format:4 issue mini, collected in trade paperback.


G.L.A. Vol. 1: Misassembled

 

[Elijya]

DP, you spoiled two of the best moments of the series

 

[Darthphere]

DP, you spoiled two of the best moments of the series

Awww you suck.


Any scene in particular you would want to see?

 

[Elijya]

the ones that're there are good

 

[Anubis]

Hey Eli, is it okay if I post a write up even though most of the trades that collect it are out of print?

 

[Elijya]

what is it?

lemme guess - Miracle Man?

 

[Anubis]

Nah, Dan Jurgens run on Thor. It's out of print, but it's not all that hard to find all the trades. You just have to look for them.

 

[Elijya]

Jurgens Thor? Why not do Simonson first?

 

[Anubis]

Never read it, can't recommend it.

 

[Anubis]

Title: The Mighty Thor (Dan Jurgens run)
Writer/Artist: Dan Jurgens/Various artists including John Romita Jr, Adam Kubert, Tom Rainey, and Joe Bennett.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Summary:
Highly underrated and incredible deep, Dan Jurgens' run on the Mighty Thor is a wonder, spanning 60 some odd issues. With some of Marvel's top shelf artists, Dan Jurgens was able to put together one of the best runs in the books history. We saw the death of Odin, Thor's ascension to All Father, The return of the Asgardian Gods to Earth, The inevitable struggle between man and God, and a totalitarian future that could not be. It had it all. Brought up some great philosophical questions about free will, and mans need to stand on his own, rather than have everything given to him. Just an all around great read. I think this is a series that people who don't like Thor could really get into. He's more than just a guy with a hammer, and this run shows you that in great detail.

FormatThe entire run is collected in trade paperback form starting with Dark Gods, Across All Worlds, Death of Odin, Lord of Asgard, Gods on Earth, Spiral, The Reigning, and Gods and Men.

Heres a look at all the volumes at Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1/103-0798879-2659030?ie=UTF8&keywords=Dan%20Jurgens%20Thor&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ADan%20Jurgens%20Thor&page=1

As well as Mile High Comics
http://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi

Some of these may be out of print though.

 

[JewishHobbit]

Wow, that Thor/Priest moment has my interests peaked

 

[Darthphere]

Anubis, you forgot to put the title.