Comics!

Post by **Joose** » March 9th, 2005, 20:43

Just out of interest, am i the only person here geeky enough to read comics and/or graphic novels?

I realise that this will probably be met with mass derision

Im used to it.

viper_2090 · Post by **viper_2090** » March 9th, 2005, 20:48

I've never really gotten into comics, I used to read the beano when I was a child, but I doubt you're interested in that :D

edit: Not because i'm not a geek, I used to play warhammer!

Post by **Joose** » March 9th, 2005, 20:52

viper_2090 wrote: I used to play warhammer!

as did i. and AD&D.

Post by **Grimmie** » March 9th, 2005, 21:39

Used to read the beano religiously untill the age of about 11.
Woo and yay! I also read the Akira Manga Graphic Novels =D

Post by **TezzRexx** » March 9th, 2005, 22:32

I used to read:
Sonic the comic <3
a very few DC comics, mainly batman and superman
and loads of Marvel ones.

This stopped around 13/14 partly due to spending money on games/girl(s)

Post by **Joose** » March 9th, 2005, 22:44

TezzRexx wrote: This stopped around 13/14 partly due to spending money on games/girl(s)

money? pah! I only pay for really good ones, like Sandman.

Everything else is.....er....aquired from teh interweb.
I recommend Deadpool. Its teh funneh.

CMEast · Post by **CMEast** » March 9th, 2005, 22:55

Currently keeping up on Order of the Stick, Sore Thumbs, Copper, PvP, Ctrl Alt Del and Penny Arcade

Never bought any though.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » March 9th, 2005, 22:56

not overly a comicy person myself, but have some Jhonen Vasquez stuff about, great fun :D

Post by **Joose** » March 9th, 2005, 23:04

CMEast wrote:Currently keeping up on Order of the Stick, Sore Thumbs, Copper, PvP, Ctrl Alt Del and Penny Arcade

Never bought any though.

yay! Ctrl Alt Del and Penny arcade are brilliant.
I propose we have a Wintereenmas Party next year.

Jinxx · Post by **Jinxx** » March 9th, 2005, 23:47

Garfield, Calvin & Hobbes, Akira, Far Side (if that counts), Applegeeks & C+A+D here.

CMEast · Post by **CMEast** » March 10th, 2005, 0:30

Heh, I'm up for wintereenmas :D

Actually, in my opinion the best of the lot is The Order of the Stick. It's extremely well written and very funny, any ADnD fan will love it.

Nickface · Post by **Nickface** » March 10th, 2005, 2:10

I read comic books. My favorite book of all time is Preacher. I think hands down that Garth Ennis is the best writer in the industry. Other recent favorites include:

The Ultimates
Storm Watch/The Authority
Ultimate Spiderman
Deadpool
Green Arrow: Quiver

I just got done reading Identity Crisis and I've been keeping up some of the other books as well.

Post by **deject** » March 10th, 2005, 2:44

Nickface wrote:I read comic books.

you would, wouldn't you...

Post by **Joose** » March 10th, 2005, 8:54

Nickface wrote:I read comic books. My favorite book of all time is Preacher. I think hands down that Garth Ennis is the best writer in the industry. Other recent favorites include:

The Ultimates
Storm Watch/The Authority
Ultimate Spiderman
Deadpool
Green Arrow: Quiver

I just got done reading Identity Crisis and I've been keeping up some of the other books as well.

huzzah! I dont feel so bad now :D
Just finished reading pretty much the entire Deadpool back catologue. I dont think ive ever laughed so much reading a Marvel comic before.
Does make me wonder, with the current trend for comic-to-film convertions, how come nobody has bagged Deadpool yet? Its just begging to be filmified.

Also; you read any Sandman? If not, i recommend you do. I think it should be compulsory. For everyone.

Nickface · Post by **Nickface** » March 10th, 2005, 13:08

Deadpool is quite nice, but from what i understand, he was caught up in a big battle between Marvel and his creator. This resulted him being put on the back burner and I think they killed him off a while ago, but recently brought him back (I like deadpool, but I haven't kept ON deadpool continuously). He'd make a great movie, but with some of these series, there's always the question of how to properly start it and where to leave off.

I haven't read sandman, but if I can acquire it, i'll give it a go.

Post by **Joose** » March 10th, 2005, 13:31

Ive read right up to...oooh, about issue 60 something of deadpool. He died a few times, but the last issue did seem rather....final.

If they resurrected him again, i'll be a happy man. Gotta love his lip.

As for Sandman: Its really rather different, so i would totally understand if you didnt like it, but if you can get into it theres some of the best storytelling and character development in there. Brilliant stuff.

Total lack of spandex clad fellas walloping each other with dubious super powers, which makes a refreshing change.

Renegatus · Post by **Renegatus** » March 10th, 2005, 17:06

I have some of the early issues of Blade. That's it.

Post by **Roman Totale** » March 10th, 2005, 19:35

Is Sin City a comic? If so they've just made a film of it starring Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba and some people.

Last comic I read was Watchmen, and to be honest I got bored halfway through.

Post by **Joose** » March 10th, 2005, 20:12

Roman_Totale wrote:Is Sin City a comic? If so they've just made a film of it starring Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba and some people.

yep, and watching the trailer made me leave a damp patch on my chair.

Post by **deject** » March 10th, 2005, 20:51

Joose wrote:
Roman_Totale wrote:Is Sin City a comic? If so they've just made a film of it starring Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba and some people.
yep, and watching the trailer made me leave a damp patch on my chair.

even though I'm not a comic book junike like you, it looks rather good. plus, Clive Owen is one of my favorite actors.

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