the astonishing WOLF -MAN

[3dman27]

WHO'S READ IMAGES NEW WOLF MAN COMIC? I GOT THE FCD FIRST ISSUE AND LIKED IT WHAT DO OTHER READERS THINK?

 

[PhotoJones]

I liked it. Kirkman seems to have two niches: fun, colorful superhero-y stuff, and grim and violent drama. Wolf-Man seems to be a combination with an emphasis on fun and colorful.

I'm also a fan of his pacing. In the first issue, Gary gets bitten, turns into the Wolf-Man, and accepts it as his fate. That's pretty dense for a first issue, and I prefer it a lot over some other books that take 1-4 issues to tell an origin story. Get a move on, already.

The only thing that could be improved on, in my opinion, is the art. I like Jason Howard's stuff, don't get me wrong. He's very talented, and his colors fit the tone of each scene. I just think his stuff might be a little angular and animated for my tastes. If history repeats itself, he won't be around for long, though. Invincible started with Cory Walker, and that lasted 7 issues before Ryan Ottley took over. The Walking Dead started with Tony Moore but he left after 6 issues. I think Cliff Rathburn would've been a nice artist for this book, but he's doing the Brit ongoing series coming up. Oh well, it's still a nice start to the series.

 

[3dman27]

i've already started a subscription at islander comics for it

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I thought it was a fun comic. As photojones said, it seems to be going for a combination of Invincible's fun, upbeat superhero tone and The Walking Dead's grim, violent melancholy, and it works pretty well. The idea of turning into a werewolf is pretty scary, but this is clearly a superheroish, non-threatening kind of werewolf, since Gary changed right next to his wife in bed but ran out into the cold for rabbity goodness rather than snack on her.

I thought Jason Howard's art was pretty cartoony but kind of fit. It doesn't click perfectly like Moore did on The Walking Dead, but it's rare to find that kind of a match. I like how Howard's very basic, minimalistic coloring style gives the book a washed out feel while still remaining vibrant. If that makes any sense.

I'll probably pick the series up when it starts in earnest. Now that I've started reading The Walking Dead, I'm all over Kirkman putting his spin on any horror classics.

 

[PhotoJones]

I thought it was a fun comic. As photojones said, it seems to be going for a combination of Invincible's fun, upbeat superhero tone and The Walking Dead's grim, violent melancholy, and it works pretty well. The idea of turning into a werewolf is pretty scary, but this is clearly a superheroish, non-threatening kind of werewolf, since Gary changed right next to his wife in bed but ran out into the cold for rabbity goodness rather than snack on her.

I thought Jason Howard's art was pretty cartoony but kind of fit. It doesn't click perfectly like Moore did on The Walking Dead, but it's rare to find that kind of a match. I like how Howard's very basic, minimalistic coloring style gives the book a washed out feel while still remaining vibrant. If that makes any sense.

I'll probably pick the series up when it starts in earnest. Now that I've started reading The Walking Dead, I'm all over Kirkman putting his spin on any horror classics.

The Walking Dead is like crack.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I'm only on volume 2, but I do believe I'll be buying a new TPB for it every week at my shop. My only regret is that I didn't know about the Omnibus before I bought the first trade.

 

[Darthphere]

Won't this book be like $5 when it comes out?

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Doesn't really matter to me. If it's half as good as The Walking Dead, it'll be worth it.

 

[Anubis]

But are you also reading Invincible.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I was, but I stopped. I'm going to get the hardcovers and pick it up again after I'm caught up with The Walking Dead. I must have more Walking Dead first, though. I just got through a part where I literally had trouble breathing, I was so shocked and invested in what was happening.

 

[PhotoJones]

Won't this book be like $5 when it comes out?

Howsat?

 

[Anubis]

I was, but I stopped. I'm going to get the hardcovers and pick it up again after I'm caught up with The Walking Dead. I must have more Walking Dead first, though. I just got through a part where I literally had trouble breathing, I was so shocked and invested in what was happening.

Dude, you aint seen nothing yet.

 

[Dread]

Re-post:

I did read ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #1 by Kirkman. It's a rather straightforward werewolf-as-superhero sort of book that reminded me a lot of Marvel's Werewolf-by-Night, only with more broad strokes. Man gets bitten in the woods, somehow recovers, but transforms into a nasty beastie at night. Just as his curse is discovered by his security & wife, a mysterious stranger shows up, promising to train him in how to use his powers for the greater good, and apparently himself a vampire. It's quite simple, the sort of quirky hero action Kirkman likes outside of WALKING DEAD, but I liked it. Marvel's too grim and self-important to do that sort of thing line-wide, so whatever books I can get that in, I will. It didn't hit the ground running as much as INVINCIBLE or DYNAMO 5 from Image, but I'll definately be looking out for issue #2. It could be a fun post-Hellboy work.

So, yeah, I am sold. I wonder when Wolfie will be guest-starring on INVINCIBLE like practically every other Kirkman/Image character 'cept for Battle Pope?

 

[Artistsean]

Can anyone post any pics from the comic, like just a few pages or one page or something?
My comic store near me didn't participate and my brother really wanted it.

 

[3dman27]

i understand it will be released as a regular comic series the fcb issue may've been a preview version of it

 

[TheCorpulent1]

The FCBD issue was issue #1, I think. It had a big "1" in the corner. That's actually a pretty smart idea, starting a series with a free issue. I know there are a few series I never tried because they looked interesting at a glance, but I didn't want to cough up $3 or $4 in addition to all the stuff I'm already buying to try them out.

 

[PhotoJones]

i understand it will be released as a regular comic series the fcb issue may've been a preview version of it

The FCBD issue was issue #1, I think. It had a big "1" in the corner. That's actually a pretty smart idea, starting a series with a free issue. I know there are a few series I never tried because they looked interesting at a glance, but I didn't want to cough up $3 or $4 in addition to all the stuff I'm already buying to try them out.

The FCBD issue was indeed the first issue. It's going to be reprinted next month with a $2.99 price tag in conjunction with issue #2.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

You mean it'll be a 2-for-the-price-of-1 deal? That's cool.

 

[PhotoJones]

Unfortunately, no. Meaning the reprint of #1 will ship a month before #2 hits, and the reprint'll have a price tag.

 

[Anubis]

For those unlucky enough to have missed it.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Oh. Well, that's not so cool.

 

[PWN3R]

Unfortunately, no. Meaning the reprint of #1 will ship a month before #2 hits, and the reprint'll have a price tag.

The new printing will be a Director's Cut and cost $3.99.

40 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $3.99 Witness the birth of the world's most unlikely superhero-WOLF-MAN! Featuring all the material from the Free Comic Book Day edition as well as loads of bonus sketches, character designs and script excerpts. Don't miss out a second time!"

I really enjoyed this, I liked the ending and the preview, gives it a superhero vibe. I want more now.

 

[3dman27]

i hear that
ARRROOOO

 

[Dread]

i hear that
ARRROOOO

Them bunny rabbits...is good eatin'.

 

[3dman27]

i goofed up in the title its the ASTOUNDING WOLF MAN