TPBs Bought/Thought Thread

[Elijya]

anyone get "the boys" trade yet? if you have the issues is it worth getting or is it pretty much the same?

It's got an intro by Simon Pegg and a few pages of sketches. I don't know if they "changed" anything.

 

[Arkady Rossovich]

I got the 52 volume 1 paperback today,ive been looking foreward to this for months.

 

[Anubis]

Bought: Y The last Man Volume 6 and Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall

Thought:

Nubis Rating system
S**t
Meh
Sweet!
Freakin' Sweet!
Bee P***y!

Y vol 6 - Another great volume. Truly one of the best series ever produced in comics. We get another look at how the women are dealing with the new problems created by the loss of all the Males of the world. Many have turned to drugs, and can you really blame them? As far as they know, that's it for the human race. They've lost their sons, their husbands, their fathers and brothers. What else is there to do but smoke your life away? Good stuff man. Good to see some she pirates, and an all chick navy, and just wtf Beth is up to in the outback. Love this book. Rating on the Nubis system: Freakin' Sweet

Fables 1001 nights - It has come to my attention that this is the book you should give to people to get them to read the series. I didn't bother and went straight to the main books, so I figured I should at least own it if i'm gonna collect the series. Good stuff. All kinds of great art, and insights into some of the characters origins. How Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs wasn't all s**ts and giggles like you'd find in the Disney cartoons. And the life of one of Fable towns most powerful spell casters, the witch from Hansel and Gretel, Beauty and the Beast, and tons of other stories. That poor frog guy Prince probably had it worst story of all. I thought he was sad before I knew what happened to his family. Jesus. Anyway, great book, and I definatly think it's perfect for getting people into Fables. So if you haven't started yet, get this. It's fantastic. Rating: Freakin' Sweet

 

[CaptainCanada]

I really have never agreed with the idea that 1001 Nights is a good introduction to the series. Certainly, you get a sense of the breadth of stories that can be told in the series, but, frankly, the actual stories are mostly just filling in backstory for established characters. Most don't have much in the way of plot, and a lot of them just stop after the relevant backstory has been explained. For a devoted fan, it's all extremely interesting, but for someone who had never read an issue of the series before I'm not sure it would have any impact. Take the Flycatcher reveal; it works so well because readers have known him as the goofy janitor; if you read 1001 Nights first, and then start the main series, this marvelously tragic character is treated for about eight trades as, well, a goofy janitor.

 

[Elijya]

Agreed with CC on this one, Anubis

 

[GNR]

Rising Stars Vol.1 Born In Fire & Rising Stars Vol.2 Power

Finally got around to picking these up after quite some time of store browsing.Very satisfied with this purchase and one of the better reads I've had with capes.

-First of all,the artist changes surprisingly didn't bother me at all,as different as the styles are (Cha,Immonen,Zanier,Anderson) the transitions weren't at all distracting,looking forward to more great Anderson work in Vol.3

-all the big events in the story happen for a reason,the action scenes had real depth and purpose and ALWAYS have serious repercussions and effect on the characters,

Spoiler

Sanctuary

's sacrifice was jaw dropping

-the popping up of characters throughout the story who were last seen as kids was great,loved the scene with Willie and John as kids,the closing "Selah" chapter with the telekinetic was pretty moving and relevant

-the funeral scene and the realization made there to "change" the world was well done,I was glad to see JMS take a chance by redirecting the story and really place these characters in a world without a Hydra,super-villains or cosmic threats
--therefore combating real world threats which humanity created on its own,Jason's redemption looks to be taking a tragic turn,but what a great path to redemption he's taken

-JMS doesn't define the powers,he defines the characters and that's one of the best things about this book,the stories about the overweight indestructible victim and the deceased dreamwalker were perfect stand alone stories

Overall,this is exactly the type of book I was looking for.After reading some online reviews,it's clear that alot of fans weren't too happy about the turn in the story with John's mission to "change the world".Personally,I loved it and admired everyone trying to make their mark before they are gone.Tragic and heroic at the same time.Great series which I highly recommend to any cape fan looking to try something new.

And if you enjoyed that small production NBC currently debuted this season,you might be interested in this.

 

[Anubis]

Agreed with CC on this one, Anubis

I don't know. I already got 3 people into Fables through this book. Seems to be working.

 

[Anubis]

Still haven't gotten around to finishing Invisibles Volume 1, but it's been enjoyable to say the least.

Got Mouse Guard, Conan: The Book of Toth, and Thor Visionaries: Walt Simonson vol. 1.

 

[Prognosticator]

Recently reading vol. 1 of Animal Man. Not that I need to sell it or anything, but a GREAT read! Doesn't come off like something from 1990 by any means. Could easily fall in line with today's work, which bodes well for Morison's craft as a writer. Check it out if you haven't yet

 

[Spike_x1]

I'm thinking about getting the "30 Days of Night" TPB in light of the upcoming movie. Any thoughts on the book; is it recommended; etc?

 

[Anubis]

Somebody did a write up on it awhile back. Couldn't tell you what page. They Gave it a pretty positive review.

 

[Elijya]

I'm thinking about getting the "30 Days of Night" TPB in light of the upcoming movie. Any thoughts on the book; is it recommended; etc?

yes, it's very good. Ben Templesmith's art is not very traditional, though

 

[Prognosticator]

I got the 52 volume 1 paperback today,ive been looking foreward to this for months.

Lucky Dog, you save a lot of money with the trades, AND gets tons of extras! Not to mention you get to read the best book published in 06'.

 

[Elijya]

he's lucky because he purchased a book that's readily available for any of us to purchase for 30% off on Amazon.com?

 

[PWN3R]

Just finished Vol 2 & 3 of Morrison's Animal Man.

I have a newfound respect for this nut. Vol 2 was good superhero fun with hints of something more. Vol 3 is where the fun is at. Morrison threw in many subtle panels all through his run here and there that all are resolved in Vol 3. To say it was amazing is an understatement.

I had to read the last issue, #26, again right after I finished. So awesome. Grant Morrison meets Buddy. Holy crap. Not only that, he thanks all the people involved in making the comic. Its beautiful.

I couldn't recommend this more, great stuff.

 

[deathshead2]

Bought Cap america Red menice(spelling) vol 1, and invincible 4,5 at heros con.

 

[GNR]

I read thru Grant's Animal Man at Borders,didn't feel compelled to buy it though.Not my cup of tea.

Bought Rising Stars Books 1 to 3 and it literally changed my life.

 

[PWN3R]

I read thru Grant's Animal Man at Borders,didn't feel compelled to buy it though.Not my cup of tea.

Bought Rising Stars Books 1 to 3 and it literally changed my life.

Which Volume was it? It starts off as a superhero tale. One shots that all tie in together, then it becomes more. Twisted trippy stuff.

Totally agree though, its not for everyone.

 

[GNR]

I think it was Deux.I like Grant,but this wasn't my thing.

 

[Anubis]

Finished Conan: The Book of Toth

Awesome read. Awesome Read. I wanted to grab the next volume of Buesiek's run on Conan, but it doesn't come out until July, so I went ahead and bought this one. Great stuff. You really get into what makes this sick f**k tick. All the usual stuff. Rough childhood, abusive parent, endless ambition. All that good stuff. Really cool to see how he was able to weasl his way into power. He has a Dr. Doom sorta charm to him. At anyrate, I'd give this a Rating of Bee P***y

 

[Anubis]

Finished Volume One of the Invisibles

As expected, f**king weird. Bum Sorcerers, Transvestite Summoners, Faceless demon child killers, The Marquis Desade, John the Baptists talking head, and much much more. Morrison musta hid his crazy pills good when he was writing this one. Still, entertaining none the less. I give it a rating of: Sweet

 

[The Hero]

I just got Box Office Poison and (at last) Sandman vol. 7.

Life is good.

 

[Ikaris-Eternal]

"And if you're a fan of Fables, Neil Gaiman, or just things that are good, your life is incomplete if you haven't picked up American Gods."

American Gods was a great read - reminded me a little of Tom Robbins

 

[deathshead2]

I bought Y the last man vol 9 this week. It was sort of disappointing. Its just wasn't as good as the first few vols.

 

[Anubis]

Recently Bought: We3, Fables volume 7: Wolves, and Mouse Guard.

Thought: Morrison and Quietly's We3 was pretty good. Reads like a f**ked up version of the movie Homeward Bound. Quietly's art is beutiful. I don't care what anybody says. He kicked ass in this one. It was lite on the dialog, which I suppose is okay. This really seemed to work based souly upon the art really. I give it a rating of: Freakin' Sweet

Fables Volume 7: Wolves was also pretty awesome. Great to see Snow and Bigby and the kids (all the kids) finally get their happily everafter. We also got to see secret agent Bigby, Bean stalks as a military weapon, and sweet, sweet, Cinderella. Awesome. Rating : Bee P***y

Mouse Guard was also very good. This was the tale about of treason within the Guard. I saw a mouse totally pwn a serpent, battaling an army of crabs, swords and sorcery (via Bee warefare) on a rodent scale. Great stuff. Great stuff. If you've heard of it but haven't gotten around to checking it out yet, do so. It's totally worth it. Rating: Freakin' Sweet