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Title: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 29, 2019, 04:49:46 PM
Anxiety is high on reading that HiC 9 book.  Gonna get it over with today.

ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000
14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191

Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26
Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3
Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5
Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Transmetropolitan #25 - Good start to year three. Lots of Spider pontificating.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 29, 2019, 05:11:13 PM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000
14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191

Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26
Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3
Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5
Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Heroes in Crisis 9 - Have to process this but my DC boycott is likely over.  I still did not like this.
I’m going to want to see how they handle Wally going forward.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 29, 2019, 07:55:33 PM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000
14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191

Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26
Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3
Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5
Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Doomsday Clock 10 - Was this timing intentional?  A Wally West mystery revealed.  This issue I liked.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 29, 2019, 09:21:12 PM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000
14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191


Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26
Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3
Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5
Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Black Hammer ‘45 #3 - An ok issue.  The art really is terrible, unfortunately.  It's so distracting that I can't tell if I like the story or not.  There's a mystery here somewhere.  I'm curious to see where that goes.

Fallen World 1 - Before reading I had 2 concerns. 1. Dan Abnett writes this.  2. The art is not the same amazing art from the original RAI book.  After reading this I'm ok with both.  The jury is still out but the first issue is a decent start to a new story in RAI's world.

The Walking Dead 191 - HOLY CRAP!  WHAT THE...?!  OH....MY....GAWD.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 29, 2019, 10:52:52 PM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999

14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000
14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191


Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26
Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3
Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5
Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Transmetropolitan #26 & 27 - More of the same Spider insanity.  I'm thinking 27 was the setup for the next 3-part arc that starts with issue 28.  I almost feel sorry for the politicians.  They don't have a chance.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jimmy T on May 30, 2019, 12:55:34 AM
Love that you love Transmet!

I'm still trying to get back into the frame of mind for reading.

Although, I just did the pre-order for Saga Deluxe HC vol 3! squee! And I have 2 trades of East of West to read!!


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 30, 2019, 01:38:32 AM
Love that you love Transmet!

It's always dicey with a comic that talks about politics.  The great thing about this comic is that both political sides are shown as corrupt and without any redeeming qualities.  And Spider just rages against them all.  It's awesome.

And it doesn't hurt that his two hot assistants simply tolerate him most of the time.   :D


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 30, 2019, 02:42:10 AM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999

14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000
14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191


Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26

Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3
Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5
Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5 - Yea!  It's done.  Not a great story.  Pretty by the numbers.

Doctor Aphra 24, 25, & 26 - I LOVE THIS COMIC. This wraps up one arc which leads right into the even BETTER arc!  It's like a buddy film for the morally deranged!   :D



Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 31, 2019, 01:36:22 AM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999

14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000

14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191


Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26

Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3
Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5
Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Transmetropolitan #28-30 - I was right when I said the end of year two was really just the beginning of something bad.  It was, and that bad just kicked off in these three issues.  The next six issues should be life or death.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 31, 2019, 02:36:47 AM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999

14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000

14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191


Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26

Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3

Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5
Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Infinity War 4 & 5 - I like the team Loki has put together.  The fights are fun.  But that's about it.  This really isn't a good event even when skipping all the crossovers.

Asguardians of the Galaxy 3 - I shouldn't like this comic if for no other reason then it has the Frog Thor in it.  But Nebula makes for a great foil for this team.  Against all odds, I'm enjoying this title.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 31, 2019, 03:02:15 AM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999

14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000

14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191


Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26

Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3

Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5

Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5

=================================

Death of the Inhumans 4 & 5 - This story has been amazing but the ending left me unsatisfied. 
BUT.....
I'm soooooo happy Lockjaw is alive!!!!!


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on May 31, 2019, 11:19:10 AM
Infinity War 4 & 5 ..... This really isn't a good event ....

It just kept getting worse and worse for me. And I mean the entire "Infinity _____" (fill-in the blank) series.

So made it to the LCS yesterday and had the full intention of reading the last issue of Heroes in Crisis as soon as I walked in. However, as I stepped over the threshold, I was handed a book Dave knew I would want more. A book I didn't even know was coming out this week. So that title pushed HiC (Hey  ;D, "Hi C" ... remember that drink? Do they still make that?) ... anyway, that pushed the Wally reading to second.
 ;D

Now, when I finally got to Heroes in Crisis, I only read a couple pages when I realized I was over my skis here. I saw
two Wally's. One from the future, like 15 minutes or something like that, and one in the current timeline. But I was reading the one from the future, again, not years in the future but just minutes ... unless I read that wrong, which is a possibility, giving advice to this other Wally?
Is that what I read?

Regardless, I stopped reading because I felt lost as hell and I knew I wouldn't get what was going on even if I read the entire issue. Like I said earlier, I hadn't read more than issue #1 because I was waiting for the series to be complete before reading it. I was spoiled on issue #8, so I was hoping I could come in and just read #9 ... NOPE.
 ;D

After I finish with this post, listing the one comic I read yesterday  :-\,  I am going to go read Jeff's spoiler tags and hopefully gain a little info on what the heck is going on with HiC.  :D If not, I may ask you, Jeff, to give me more info so I don't have to read the entire mini  :D Or maybe I will just read the entire mini anyway. I really should as it seems to be an important thing to at least have knowledge of. Maybe going forward even.

Alrighty, the one comic I read yesterday -

A Walk Through Hell #10 - An almost pure talky talky issue but darn it!!!! I should have waiting for issue #11 to read this. This ending ...

Not as powerful as some of the other issues, but certainly one that I would consider a cliffhanger. What is maybe worse about this ending ... I'm thinking about my buddy Jeff. He reads this in trades and I can't remember if the first trade only collected the first five issues or six. If they collect six issues that is good, but if they are only collecting five issues at a time with this series, issue #10 will end the second volume of the trade, meaning Jeff would have to wait months and months for the issue #11's potential (hopeful) resolution
 :'(

Now Jeff, I don't want you to think the ending was uber powerful or a super cliffhanger, it wasn't, really, but it was one that has me ... well, let's just say that I am really concerned for our two cops now
 ;D

EDIT - Well, just reads Jeff's spoiler stuff and ... yeah, guess I gotta read this entire mini
 :)


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 31, 2019, 08:22:23 PM

Now, when I finally got to Heroes in Crisis, I only read a couple pages when I realized I was over my skis here. I saw
two Wally's. One from the future, like 15 minutes or something like that, and one in the current timeline. But I was reading the one from the future, again, not years in the future but just minutes ... unless I read that wrong, which is a possibility, giving advice to this other Wally?
Is that what I read?

Regardless, I stopped reading because I felt lost as hell and I knew I wouldn't get what was going on even if I read the entire issue. Like I said earlier, I hadn't read more than issue #1 because I was waiting for the series to be complete before reading it. I was spoiled on issue #8, so I was hoping I could come in and just read #9 ... NOPE.
 ;D

Yep - that's what you read but I won't say anymore.  Go ahead and read the whole thing.  I know you like Tom King and since you don't have the same attachment as me to Wally you may like this.  At any rate you almost have to read it all to understand the end.

A Walk Through Hell #10 - An almost pure talky talky issue but darn it!!!! I should have waiting for issue #11 to read this. This ending ...

Not as powerful as some of the other issues, but certainly one that I would consider a cliffhanger. What is maybe worse about this ending ... I'm thinking about my buddy Jeff. He reads this in trades and I can't remember if the first trade only collected the first five issues or six. If they collect six issues that is good, but if they are only collecting five issues at a time with this series, issue #10 will end the second volume of the trade, meaning Jeff would have to wait months and months for the issue #11's potential (hopeful) resolution
 :'(

Now Jeff, I don't want you to think the ending was uber powerful or a super cliffhanger, it wasn't, really, but it was one that has me ... well, let's just say that I am really concerned for our two cops now
 ;D

First Trade was 1-5.  Logic says next one will be 6-10  but it looks like issue 12 might be the end of the whole story.  I doubt they'll have a 2 issue trade so maybe this last one will have 7 issues in it?


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on May 31, 2019, 09:00:35 PM
Well good, as I also doubt the 2 issues will be trade worthy  ;D

However, I assumed it was only going to be a 12 issue, if not a 10 issue run, but did you see it is done after 12 somewhere? Just curious. I can't see it going past that any way, but as I love the series, I wouldn't mind a 15 issue run myself
 ;D


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on May 31, 2019, 09:24:44 PM
I'm making an assumption after reading this in previews:

"A Walk Through Hell #11
With the unfortunate McGregor’s aid, Shaw finally gets the answers she’s been waiting for—and very quickly wishes she hadn’t. The mysteries behind the disappearances of Driscoll, Goss and Hunzikker are revealed…leaving only the question of Carnahan himself. The penultimate episode of A Walk Through Hell, by Garth Ennis and Goran Sudzuka."

At the very least I think that means the end of this story is in issue 12.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on June 01, 2019, 01:39:53 AM
ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999

14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000

14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191


Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26

Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3

Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5

Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5


=================================

Mr. And Mrs. X 4 & 5 - Nice end to the first arc.  Against all odds I'm like this.  I hope we see more of Xandra.

Multiple Man 5 - And done.  What a bat crazy story that was.  Now on to the new Uncanny X-Men...


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jimmy T on June 01, 2019, 07:15:21 PM
I have read lots of other things I feel I should post and talk about!

I'll mainly say

Heroes in Crisis 7-9 -

And Doomsday Clock 10 - WHAT?! I can't tell if this is so damned cool, or if everything in DC history should be jettisoned and just made as 'Ultimate DC comics' and have done with all the past Crises.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on June 01, 2019, 07:45:21 PM
Man, not the best time to read this damn series, especially when I am feeling the way I am feeling, but sure, why not?
 :-\

Heroes in Crisis #1
Heroes in Crisis #2
Heroes in Crisis #3 - I am liking what I am reading up to this point. Maybe it is the thought of those that need help actually being able to get it? Like I said, this may not be the best time, especially for me, where I am (both physical location and mental framing) to be reading this.
But the art is amazing, looks like the art in Straczynski's Thor by Coipel. I mean those first couple pages are perfection to that style. The mid-west peeps and the way everything looks ... just like Coipel. Beautiful stuff.
Of course knowing
who is responsible does make me read things a tad differently, like when Wally is on the porch holding Roy Harper who I guess he just killed and Wally says -
"Roy ... why ... Why did it ...
The kids ... I didn't want
I didn't want to be alone"

Not sure how that ties into the ending, other than he didn't want to be away from his kids. But why kill Roy and the others ... yeah ... not there yet.

DieDieDie #6 - What the heck? How did I get so unlucky picking NOW to catch up on these titles?
Incursion #4 - A good end to the mini and somewhat open ended so .... yeah, more death. WooHoo
 ::)

Man, I need to read me some Levitz' Legion, more than ever right now ...

*************************************

A Walk Through Hell #10


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on June 02, 2019, 08:24:31 PM
Wildstorm #23 - Oh, the next to last issue has me sad. This is ending soon. Hoping for Authority next!
Heroes in Crisis #4 - I only read Jimmy,s first paragraph on his HiC post, didn't want to spoil too much yet. As of now, I can't say that I feel the same regarding his statement on Harley, not saying he is wrong, and myabe I will change my mind as I get more into the series, but I think she is the perfect person for not only the roll she is playing (the questionable murderer or protector) but that she is the perfect fit for any series based on the mental trauma side of things. Not only the fact she was a doctor psych chick but also she is a psycho chick
 ;D

Immortal Hulk #18 - Needed a horror title to wash away the horror of reading ...
Fantastic Four #10  - Dear lord, let it stop. No more. Please, this comic is just horrible. Franklin is a little shit now? What the hell? Ugh. Just no, time to get a new team on this. Past time actually. Please. I am almost ready to stop reading this. Stop reading my favorite comic ever. Marvel is doing to me with the FF what DC did to Jimmy and his Superman
 >:(


*************************************

Heroes in Crisis #1
Heroes in Crisis #2
Heroes in Crisis #3

A Walk Through Hell #10
DieDieDie #6
Incursion #4


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on June 02, 2019, 10:56:46 PM
Heroes in Crisis #4 - I only read Jimmy,s first paragraph on his HiC post, didn't want to spoil too much yet. As of now, I can't say that I feel the same regarding his statement on Harley, not saying he is wrong, and myabe I will change my mind as I get more into the series, but I think she is the perfect person for not only the roll she is playing (the questionable murderer or protector) but that she is the perfect fit for any series based on the mental trauma side of things. Not only the fact she was a doctor psych chick but also she is a psycho chick
 ;D

Yeah - you should stop reading spoilers IMO.  I generally liked the first few issues if I remember correctly (except for the number of dead Titans).  It lost me a little each issue around, oh I don't know, issue six maybe?



Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jimmy T on June 03, 2019, 12:38:59 AM
For me, Perry, by the end, I just didn't see the relevance of her need any longer. It's like one wise crack too many in every comic.

EDIT: I was also working myself into a rant, without having reread any of the first 6 issues in 4 months, so take me with a spoonful of salt. ;)


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on June 03, 2019, 09:34:34 AM
Yeah - you should stop reading spoilers IMO.

I just peaked. I swear  ;D

I generally liked the first few issues if I remember correctly (except for the number of dead Titans).  It lost me a little each issue around, oh I don't know, issue six maybe?

Yeah, that is the way I am feeling ... right now. Of course the Titans that are biting it are Titans I know little to nothing about, so I don't feel the same as you do in that regard, but I do get your meaning.

For me, Perry, by the end, I just didn't see the relevance of her need any longer. It's like one wise crack too many in every comic.

Okay, that makes perfect sense.

EDIT: I was also working myself into a rant, without having reread any of the first 6 issues in 4 months, so take me with a spoonful of salt. ;)

Will do!!!
 :)
And hey, if two of us end up with different thoughts on her, or the series, it wouldn't be that much of a strange or odd thing anyway ...  :D :D
 8)

Speaking of ...

Heroes in Crisis #5 - Of course, timing is everything, and the ending of this issue really pushed my thoughts on Harley even further.
Her brief but powerful nine panel interview on the last page, with her talking about how "Mr J" would beat her ... yeah, powerful stuff indeed.

That said, I can certainly see where she could start to be overused after this.

I am loving the BB and BG stuff though. I really enjoy the banter. I love their bud love
 :)
We also get the first hint to the answer to the killer in this issue as Booster discusses the age of Wally

Just over halfway and I am still enjoying this. And with all do respect to my fellow Realmers, I do hope I end this mini with the same enjoyment level I currently have. I honestly don't see how I could, not with the knowledge I already possess  :-\, but maybe? Or maybe I will just stop now while I still have good feels
 ;D

EDIT - And gotta say, sadly and surprisingly, I have never truly noticed Clay Mann (heehee Clayman ... was actually wondering if that was a pseudonym? but he has a twin brother named Seth, Seth Mann and as I don't see the humorous connection with THAT name, I am assuming their names are birth given  ;D ... anyway...) I have never truly noticed Clay's art before this title. I am sure I have seen it, but this guy is really, really good. I am just shocked that his name was never on my lips as a top artist prior to this. The emotion shown in faces, his poses, his lines, structure ... just incredible!!!

EDIT 2 - and he did work on Ninjak (and an X-O issue #0) ??? How do I not remember that????

BAD PERRY, BAD!!!!!


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on June 03, 2019, 03:20:28 PM
I’m working my through the From Hell collected edition.  Just finished chapter 7 of 11.  This is some good Alan Moore creepy stuff about Jack the Ripper.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on June 03, 2019, 04:12:38 PM
I’m working my through the From Hell collected edition.

I always wanted to read his true version of that, ya know, the original, but when I saw Allan Moore's reaction to the movie (quess what, he didn't care for it  ;D) I decided I would wait. I remember enjoying that movie and I didn't want to ruin it by either reading something better or, in most cases, so different that it wasn't the same.
 ;D

I mean, I understand his thoughts on Watchmen and of course the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen movie and heck, I even understand his dislike of the movie V, but From Hell? I thought it to be a decent popcorn flick. In-fact, I know one thing that is different in the movie, and it is one thing I really enjoyed, so "neener neener" Mr. Moore :P

 :D


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on June 03, 2019, 07:19:32 PM
Yeah I didn't realize there was a movie until I started reading this.  I looked it up and added to my "To Watch" list for after I finish this.  I like both Johnny Depp and Heather Graham so I'm looking forward to it.  I have no doubt it will veer away from his work since that's what Hollywood does but I can like them both separately.  If that makes sense.   :D


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on June 03, 2019, 09:47:19 PM
Yeah I didn't realize there was a movie until I started reading this.  I looked it up and added to my "To Watch" list for after I finish this. 

Cool!
It will be interested to see if you enjoy it as much as I did, having read the book first. I just hope it holds up well. I saw it when it first hit the dvd rental space ... or was it vhs even?  :D It is fairly old.

I just checked before posting and it was in theaters back in 2001, so almost 18 years since I saw it ... I think that would have been DVDs by then
 :D


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jimmy T on June 04, 2019, 02:20:37 AM
I really enjoyed watching that movie at that time!

I can't say how it's aged, or how I feel about it now. Watched it once was all! And I never read 'From Hell' either!


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jimmy T on June 04, 2019, 02:34:32 AM
So, I'll post it here, and maybe again in the next thread, if there is anything worth talking about.

Catching up, and will say I read this from Unlimited!

Punisher 1-4 : I'm not the type of guy who's all about violence (mostly! I think, I dunno), but when Frank is rocking, unapologetic, and TOTALLY FICTIONAL, I'm all about it with Matt Rosenberg's run. This has been a good title to read for some time!

PP: Specatcular Spider-man 308-310 : Oh man, Chip Zdarsky is done?! Dammit!! He really gave me the feels most of the time on this book. (ok, the last 2 parter with that gawd-awful Bachalo art on the Sandman issues was terrible. But the finale was great!!!

Dr. Strange 4-8: Damn, this is cool stuff! I love Waid's analyses popping up everywhere: "you ever wonder why your friends and lovers leave you? It's because you make them feel stupid"...'you hold secrets so you always feel like you're the smartest one in the room!' That, and new battle armor and spellcaster Supreme is looking good!

Deadpool Assassin 1-5: This was AWESOME for the entrance fee of Mark Bagley! This was like reading Spidey in the 90s! No kiddie looking characters all over the place like his perenniel Ultimate and Kids Xmen books; this was so cool to read! And the story was rather good too!

Multiple Man 5 - what a fakkin trip!!! ;D  I still don't know what really happened; is Prime dead? Is he replaced as Prime? I don't know!!

Old Man Logan 48-50 - so weird to see a 'Maestro' as Logan's basically arch-nemesis, but it works. and I'm SUPER suprised to see me read this title for 50 issues, and mostly enjoy it the whole time too! Soon it'll be DEAD MAN LOGAN!!

X-23 4-6 : okay, weird again that I went for this title. But with the focus again being here on Laura (and the Cuckoos) misery about loss, depression, and dealing (or not dealing with it), I'm back on board and REALLY enjoying reading this!!

That ought to cut down the 77 books I have saved there!!


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on June 05, 2019, 12:30:34 PM

Heroes in Crisis #6
Heroes in Crisis #7
Heroes in Crisis #8
Heroes in Crisis #9 - Was able to finish this series yesterday, although I had to run to the shop to read #8 (I forgot I didn't grab his copy after hearing about that happened), but was able to finish #9 there as well, so it all worked out. I really, really enjoyed this mini-series ... up to issue #8, page 13.
Just so you know that is NOT where we are shown that Wally killed those other heroes, it was a page after that when he began his plan to cover it up. That is where the entire thing went to shit. If it was just the killings, I could let it go as a pretty damn good, although kinda tough for Wally fans, little story. It had great emotional context and a powerful message and he just was so (forgive the pun) overran with emotional pressure, his lightning killed everyone. THAT is a good, dramatic story that should have been told.

However, When Wally then begins to cover-up the act, and kills the robot peeps even? No, that is utter garbage.

I know what Tom was doing, I get it. He is saying that even Wally can snap. I know it happens everyday where a man just snaps and does something so very far out of character that it makes little to no sense (see my local news as one such example as they are still talking about the resent slaying). I get it. It almost makes sense with Wally, but it doesn't. And I say that as there is also, a deeper history that goes along with people that snap and go out of character like that. And I don't mean there has to be physical or emotional abuse in their past, but there is always some layer of the person that we don't know about that goes along with the "snap". Wally just doesn't fit the bill. How do I know that? Well, unlike all the other people in the real world that go out of character for seemingly little (to large) reason, we have seen the inner workings of this guy inside the pages of the comics we read. We literally know Wally inside and out. We know his past, we know his future even, and this .... no. Just no.

Man, I did enjoy this, I did. Up until Wally began the cover up. The accident ... he would have handled that so much differently. He just would have. How? I don't know. Maybe just ran and disappeared? He would have made himself suffer somehow, someway. But one thing he would never do is try to cover it up and BLAME ANOTHER HERO IN THE PROCESS
 >:( >:( >:( >:( 

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Wildstorm #23
Heroes in Crisis #1
Heroes in Crisis #2
Heroes in Crisis #3
Heroes in Crisis #4
Heroes in Crisis #5

Immortal Hulk #18
Fantastic Four #10  

A Walk Through Hell #10
DieDieDie #6
Incursion #4


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on June 05, 2019, 05:00:22 PM
What your saying in the spoiler is what has everyone upset.  It ruined the whole story because it just wouldn’t happen with this character.  That’s what caused my initial reaction of being done with DC.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jeff on June 05, 2019, 05:05:04 PM

ComiXology Backlog Plan - Group 14
14   Transmetropolitan   #25   8/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #26   9/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #27   10/31/1999

14   Transmetropolitan   #28   11/30/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #29   12/31/1999
14   Transmetropolitan   #30   1/31/2000

14   From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1   7/1/2009

ComiXolgy
Heroes in Crisis 9
Doomsday Clock 10
Black Hammer ‘45 #3
Fallen World 1
The Walking Dead 191


Marvel Unlimited
Star Wars: Lando Double or Nothing 5
Doctor Aphra 24
Doctor Aphra 25
Doctor Aphra 26

Infinity War 4
Infinity War 5
Asguardians of the Galaxy 3

Death of the Inhumans 4
Death of the Inhumans 5

Mr. And Mrs. X 4
Mr. And Mrs. X 5
Multiple Man 5


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From Hell Collected Edition (issues 1-11) Vol 1 - I think this more than 11 issues because there is 16 chapters in this collection. But it’s the whole story and what a story it is.  Very well done.  Alan Moore peels the onion away like no one else.  He’s also quite the pervert.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on June 06, 2019, 11:38:56 AM
What your saying in the spoiler is what has everyone upset.  It ruined the whole story because it just wouldn’t happen with this character.  That’s what caused my initial reaction of being done with DC.

Yeah, it is pretty bad. Especially if they would have just left that aspect off. It would have been a heck of a read. Those last two issues ... yuk. Spoiled it.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Jimmy T on June 07, 2019, 02:14:34 AM
Perry,

Yup, that was the problem with the whole thing.

I tend to really flip (uh, DUH), on a project because I refuse to separate the part from the whole.

Issue 8 feels like it was written by the editor, handed back to King, who was then told 'finish it that way'

Ugh.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, May 29, 2019
Post by: Perry on June 07, 2019, 04:59:00 PM
Ha, good analogy. That is what it felt like.

Knowing how Didio feels about the Legacy characters, I almost see it happening too. If he can't get Nightwing, he will get Kid Flash it seems (could you imagine if they put the newest "Wally" through that shit? All the outrage that would have put in front of him?)

Though it will seem like forever to get there, and sadly probably never will happen for same reason I said above, I await for the return of THE TRUE AND ONLY KID FLASH!!! At the very least, I can't wait for Mark Waid to come in and fix this particular Wally West bullshit!!