Free Comics Contest

[Anubis]

bump. Gonna add some more pics to Starman in a moment.

 

[Anubis]

Title: Lex Luthor: Man of Steel
Writer/Artist: Brian Azzarello/Lee Bermejo
Publisher: DC Comics
Summary: Ever wonder what goes through the mind of a guy like Lex Luthor? What are his reasons for hating Superman? Well, this book will give you a peek into the mind of a self proclaimed hero to mankind. An Idealist who is here to stand up for Humans against this alien menace, even if they don't know they need protecting. We get to can Superman from his perspective, amazingly done by Lee Bermejo. Superman looks like a monster in this book. Make no mistake, Supes is the badguy in this book. A God pretending to be a man. Come down to Earth to play with the mere mortals. By the end, you might even find yourself agreeing with Lex. Azzarello really out did himself on this one.

This book is a must read for those that like to see things from the villains point of view for a change. If books like Villains United, Suicide Squad, or Dr. Doom/ Dr. Strange Triumph and Torment are your cup of tea, then this books for you.

Format: This book is collected in Trade paperback form.

You can find a copy at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/14...4048/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-0798879-2659030?ie=UTF8

 

[The Hero]

The month is almost over,someone better hurry up and post that Marville write-up.

 

[Elijya]

you're too young to make that joke....


p)

 

[Darthphere]

Ok, I just finished my write-up of Trouble...

 

[Anubis]

There should be a thread recommending what Not to read.

 

[The Hero]

Title: Lex Luthor: Man of Steel
Writer/Artist: Brian Azzarello/Lee Bermejo
Publisher: DC Comics

Is this in-continuity?I've never found Luthor very interesting,so I love the idea of giving him more motivation than the usual "I will destroy Superman because I am Lex Luthor and he is Superman" schtick.

 

[Anubis]

I don't know if it's in continuity. It could be. You should try it out it's really good.

 

[The Hero]

There should be a thread recommending what Not to read.

*raises hand*Ooh!Ooh!I call Ultimate Adventures!

 

[The Question]

Title: The Question
Writer/Artist: Denny O'Neil and Denys Cowan.
Publisher: DC comics
Genre: Crime, philosophy, suggested for mature readers.
Summary: Charles Victor Szazs is an orphan. He never knew his parents, and his name was given to him by the nuns of the orphanige. Vic Sage is a rude, arrogant, trouble making crusading reporter for KBEL news. Think if Hunter S. Thompson had Bill O'Riley's job. What's the connectio between the two? Well, they do have alot of things in common. The biggest of which is that they're the same person. And, neither of them are this individual's true identity. What is his true identity? Well, that's the question, isn't it?

In 1986, Denny O'Neil took the reigns of The Question and gave him his own solo series. The Question, along with the rest of the Charlton Action Heroes, had been purchased by DC a few years earlier and integrated into the DCU by the Crisis on Infinite Earths. O'Neil took the character, who was already rather innovative for his time, and expanded upon him greatly. He gave hikm a backstory, a larger supporting cast, and a good deal more depth. With The Question, O'Neil crafted a brilliant series that comprises of, in equal parts, philisophical battles of will and words and well crafted crime noir. The series is heavily serialized, introducing concepts in issues five and six that are resolved in issue 23.

Most interesting of all is the character's motivation. He's not motivated by vengence or the need to uphold a greater good or a devotion to a higher power. He's motivated by curiosity. Curiosity, both in the truth behind mysteries, and in himself. He doesn't know his birth name or his parents. In essence, he doesn't really know who he is. Putting on the mask, solving crimes, beating the holy hell out of people, that's the closest he comes to finding himself. And, since he doesn't know his real name, he simply uses the only answer he's able to give whenever someone asks who he ius. "That's a good question."
Format: 36 issues, four anuals, five quarterlies.
Amazon.com listing: They ain't got it.

 

[The Hero]

Elijya,before you make a decision I need to remind you:

I just want everyone to know:If I don't win this contest...

...then the terrorists have won.

For the greater good,Elijya.For the greater good.

 

[Elijya]

then write more write-ups

Question, as The Question isn't available in trade.....

 

[The Question]

.....what? Does it have to be?

 

[Anubis]

Yup

 

[Elijya]

the idea behind the thread is to be able to show new readers things which may interest them, and they should ideally be things they can easily get their hands on

 

[The Question]

Oh. Well then. I shall take my leave. Good day to you, sirs.

 

[Elijya]

tomorrow's the last day for entries. We've only had a couple participants, so even if you haven't done any yet, you still might win something if you knock out a few last minute entries!

 

[Anubis]

I should have one more up tonight.

 

[Not Jake]

Title: We3
Writer/Artist: Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely
Publisher: Vertigo
Summary: It's got an interesting title, doesn't it? "We3". As you may have guessed from the cover image, We3" is a group of 3 cybernetic animal weapons. Stripped of their old names and assigned numbers instead they--1, a dog, 2, a cat, and 3, a rabbit--have been turned into super-powered weaponry by the US government, intended for military use, in order to prevent the risk of human lives. The project is canceled, the animals ordered exterminated. They have a problem with that.

The book is decidely on the "pro" side of animal rights, which is good, but the better part is that this story is just beautiful. What a perfect melding of script and art. Morrison weaves a stirring, emotional tale, and not only does Quitely emote the story perfectly, he gets all experimental with panel layout, producing some truly mind-bending pages. This, in my opinion, is Quitely's best work. It's also the best I've read of Morrison (though I haven't gotten my hands on The Invisibles yet). The action is kickass, the story heartbreaking, the imagery haunting. A perfect comic.
Format: We3 was a 3-issue miniseries, so the trade is refreshingly thin, and lighter on the wallet than some of the other trades recommended here.
Amazon.com Listing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401204953/sr=8-1/qid=1154313290/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-0107011-7158429?ie=UTF8

 

[Anubis]

Title: Space Ghost
Writer/Artist: Joe Kelly/Ariel Olivetti
Publisher: DC Comics
Summary: First of all I wanna say, this is not a book adapting the Space Ghost Coast to Coast tv show from Cartoon Network. So lets get that straight from the start. This, is a more hardcore adaptation of Alex Toths brilliant creation from the 60's cartoon, Space Ghost. Joe Kelly and Ariel Olivetti have put together an incredible tale of betrayal, murder, revenge, and redemption. Olivetti's artwork is beautiful. Breathtaking skies upon alien worlds, battle scenes that will blow your mind. This book will give you a new found respect for the character.

If you like those old Hanna Barbara cartoons, like Thundar the Barbarian or Johnny Quest, and would like to see them in a more mature and modern light, then this is the book for you. Highly recommended.

Format: This book can be found in Trade paperback form.

Heres a look at a copy at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/14...3699/ref=pd_bbs_6/103-0798879-2659030?ie=UTF8

 

[Elijya]

god it's weird seeing Zorak like that....

were Brak or Moltar in that series too?

 

[Anubis]

No, but there was talk of them being included in a sequel. Of course that was a while ago. There was also supposed to be a Johnny Quest mini as well.

 

[Elijya]

Anubis, think you can dig up some color interior pages for your Animal Man rec on page 7? thanks

 

[Darthphere]

Anybody have some interiors to some Outsiders issues?

 

[Anubis]

Give me a minute, I'll dig up something. For both.