Planetary

[Son_of_W]

This is just a thread to see how many people have read Planetray from Wildstorm of DC comics. The writer made a billion and a half allusions to other comics, and the cross over's were great. I recommend it to anybody who hasn't read it and would be interested in talking to people who have read it. One of the best series I've read in ages while I wait for my friend to lend me "Y the Last Man?", also supposed to be great, but I haven't heard much else otherwise.

Anyways, at least answer the poll so i can see what my chances are of finding another person who reads this stuff. probably gonna' be zero.

 

[The Leaguer]

Image? The Marvel section? You don't think people read it?

 

[Son_of_W]

Image? The Marvel section? You don't think people read it?

Editted that. Not image, it's Wildstorm from DC. But I've posted a similar thread before and come up with nothing, not even a response. Anyways, i posted it in the Marvel section because the entire series centers around an allusionary FF, and it's a play on how the FF- can't tell you. Want you to pick up the series and read it. first coupla' issues could be more interesting, but once the ball starts rolling it's amazing. It's got a lot of small side stories (all allusions to either Marvel, or DC comics, sometimes with hilarious results). Anyways, super interesting.

 

[The Leaguer]

The Marvel section?

 

[yenaled]

Planetary is an excellent Marvel comic.

 

[Tropico]

HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! And tehy make fun of me for the stuff I write!!!!!!!1!1! My tummy ahces from LOLing so much!D

 

[Son_of_W]

Planetary is an excellent Marvel comic.

DC buddy. DC...

 

[Son_of_W]

The Marvel section?

I'm going to post it in the DC section to...

 

[Elijya]

TECHNICALLY, Wildstorm's not a part of DC, they're just both owned by WB, as I understand it. But they are two differnet publishing divisions. Wildstorm doesn't answer to DC editorial.

But it makes it easier to share talent and do crossovers and the like, obviously.

still wrong forum, though


In any case, I've aread and love planetary, an incredible series I wish Ellis could have kept going for years. But all good things must come to an end, and there were only so many stories to tell in his design anyway. Major props to him and Cassaday for choosing to take their time with this one to make it perfect instead of feeling the need to rush. sure it's nice to have things out sooner rather than later, but this is one series where it was more impoartant to do it right than to do it fast

 

[Elijya]

I'm going to post it in the DC section to...

why "too"? why not just the one it's supposed to go to?

I'll move it for you

 

[Elijya]

DC buddy. DC...

Sarcasm buddy. Sarcasm...

 

[Son_of_W]

TECHNICALLY, Wildstorm's not a part of DC, they're just both owned by WB, as I understand it. But they are two differnet publishing divisions. Wildstorm doesn't answer to DC editorial.

But it makes it easier to share talent and do crossovers and the like, obviously.

I was unaware of this, Thank you for the clarification.

still wrong forum, though

Yes. The subtlety so far about this particular topic has made this clear to me. Thanks agin.


In any case, I've aread and love planetary, an incredible series I wish Ellis could have kept going for years. But all good things must come to an end, and there were only so many stories to tell in his design anyway. Major props to him and Cassaday for choosing to take their time with this one to make it perfect instead of feeling the need to rush. sure it's nice to have things out sooner rather than later, but this is one series where it was more impoartant to do it right than to do it fast

Apparently he has an issue #27 planned, but I don't know if I like that idea. I would rather it ended where it was. It let's your imagination play. But if they extend it... I'm not sure.

Anyways, yes, great story, great art, and better still, well planned and thought out. He made his point, which happened to be correct, and he did so in a manner that would suck in readers from both sides of comicdom (DC and Marvel, and a few inbetweeners). The allusions were amazing, and interesting and web that ran through every part of the series was simple to follow, but complex to look at. That's not to be corny, it's true. I loved that series. It's amazing in every sense of the word.

 

[Elijya]

Yes. The subtlety so far about this particular topic has made this clear to me. Thanks agin.

So you DO know what sarcasm is, good for you.

And you're welcome, agin.

 

[Elijya]

have you read some of Ellis' other works? It's hard to pick his best, though Planetary's the front runner I'd say, probably follwed by Transmet and his Authority. Fell is another amazing one that's yet to be appreciated

hes done quite a number of spectacular minis and OGNs, most of them Sci-Fi like Ocean and Orbiter, and lots of crime and spy minis like Down and Red

 

[GoldenAgeHero]

Apparently he has an issue #27 planned, but I don't know if I like that idea. I would rather it ended where it was. It let's your imagination play. But if they extend it... I'm not sure.

Anyways, yes, great story, great art, and better still, well planned and thought out. He made his point, which happened to be correct, and he did so in a manner that would suck in readers from both sides of comicdom (DC and Marvel, and a few inbetweeners). The allusions were amazing, and interesting and web that ran through every part of the series was simple to follow, but complex to look at. That's not to be corny, it's true. I loved that series. It's amazing in every sense of the word.

he has an issue 27 planned? awesome 26 would've been a great end, but when elijya says theres just one more piece of the puzzle left, i was like "oh hell no, now you need to come out with another issue."

 

[The Leaguer]

TECHNICALLY, Wildstorm's not a part of DC, they're just both owned by WB, as I understand it. But they are two differnet publishing divisions. Wildstorm doesn't answer to DC editorial.

I'm pretty sure they do, on both accounts. In the credits to all Wildstorm comics, they also list DC's big-wigs. I don't see why they would have to do that if they were owned by Time-Warner and not DC. And, as I understand it, it was Wildstorm's editorial that wanted the Boys censored, and it was DC who swooped in and said, "no."

 

[Kool-Aid]

Wasn't Alan Moore mad about how DC pretty much owned Wildstorm?

Anyway, I got all the issues for christmas...read them annd loved them. It sucks they won't be using the characters anymore.

 

[Elijya]

I'm pretty sure they do, on both accounts. In the credits to all Wildstorm comics, they also list DC's big-wigs. I don't see why they would have to do that if they were owned by Time-Warner and not DC. And, as I understand it, it was Wildstorm's editorial that wanted the Boys censored, and it was DC who swooped in and said, "no."

I dunno exactly, one of the guys at my comic shop explained it to me one time, but I'm fuzzy on the details

 

[Tropico]

I must say the crossover with the Authority was a little underwhelming, but the one with the Trinity I DID like. I'm so glad I got into it late (as in just when the series was ending), otherwise it would have been Hell to wait between issues. It's that good.

 

[Mee]

I've read some of it. I'm with Tropico, the one with the Trinity was good. The one with Batman was probably my favorite, of what I read.

 

[yenaled]

I didn't enjoy the crossing worlds stuff really, I've got all the trades and read it in trades. Looking forward to the final stuff being collected once Ellis releases the oneshot special.

 

[gildea]

Apparently he has an issue #27 planned, but I don't know if I like that idea. I would rather it ended where it was. It let's your imagination play. But if they extend it... I'm not sure

ellis has said that the last issue just there was really the last issue and the next issue (whenever it gets released) is really supposed to be taken as a coda or after thought.


Planetary was brilliant.

 

[The Question]

TECHNICALLY, Wildstorm's not a part of DC, they're just both owned by WB, as I understand it. But they are two differnet publishing divisions. Wildstorm doesn't answer to DC editorial.

But it makes it easier to share talent and do crossovers and the like, obviously.

still wrong forum, though


In any case, I've aread and love planetary, an incredible series I wish Ellis could have kept going for years. But all good things must come to an end, and there were only so many stories to tell in his design anyway. Major props to him and Cassaday for choosing to take their time with this one to make it perfect instead of feeling the need to rush. sure it's nice to have things out sooner rather than later, but this is one series where it was more impoartant to do it right than to do it fast

Well, I don't think all good things must come to an end, but you're right. Ellis and Cassidy set out to to the story that we got, and going any further would have probably caused a decline in quality. Still, I miss Snow. He was such a badass.

 

[Son_of_W]

Well, I don't think all good things must come to an end, but you're right. Ellis and Cassidy set out to to the story that we got, and going any further would have probably caused a decline in quality. Still, I miss Snow. He was such a badass.

Snow was a bad ass. Kicking out dracula's crotch was hilarious.t:

I'm still not wuite sure where I stand on the is extra issues, but I'll read them. I just thought the story should have been closed.

The crossover with the Authority wasn't great, although the the TRinity one was pretty good. I think Superman shouldn't have died. They also didn't really explain anything about the Drummer. He could still be out there to cause problems for the world.

The Batman one was great.

 

[Anubis]

I need to go back and reread the whole series again. Loved it. One of the best things i've ever read.