Board 8 > The NEW Comics Topic SEASON ONE - Episode 8: Uncanny Regenesis.

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Swamp Thing definitely pulls from past continuity, but it should start getting more accessible.

The Green and The Red are going to cross, yes.

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Image launched a few books yesterday. One that I liked a lot was Last of the Greats, from Jonathan Hale Fialkov (I, Vampire). I recommend checking it out.

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It shouldn't be that hard to follow really, I haven't read any prior issues of Swamp Thing and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I have watched the movies though, so that may help, not really sure though.

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That whole spiel about plants and vegetation being subtly aggressive and violent was mind blowing, though.

Yeah, I definitely liked it enough to wanna get it again next month. Need to get another bat-book while I wait...

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Do you mean a Bruce Wayne book, or any book in the Batman category?

Batman and Batman & Robin are the only 2 good ones staring Batman.

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wait

>The Green
>The Red


oooohhhh

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KimPilgrim posted...
Do you mean a Bruce Wayne book, or any book in the Batman category?

Batman and Batman & Robin are the only 2 good ones staring Batman.

Any graphic novel from the book store that will get me up to date with the continuity. I *think* I saw Batman & Robin Vol 4 last time I went? Idk what it was, but it was some new grey book I never seen before that featured Dick and Damian. I'll probably either get that or that Jason Todd one I mentioned last topic.

STILL waiting for them to collect Batman Inc. And Arkham City.

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Is DC usually good about eventually collecting stuff? If I wait long enough will I eventually be able to get Batwing and Penguin volumes?

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Yes, I doubt anything released after this point will not be collected.

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The Black Mirror is one of the greatest Bat stories ever.

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How come I've never heard of The Black Mirror until now? I just looked it up and it looks amazing. See, this is why I need you guys.

I'll definitely be getting this next month.

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Genesis does what Nintendon't
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The Black Mirror was Snyder's (Swamp Thing, Batman) Detective Comics arc, the last arc for volume 1. It is superb, one of the best Batman stories ever told. The hardcover coming out collects all 11 issues, you won't want to miss it.

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When does that Year One movie come out?

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The 18th.

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is october 18 batman day or something

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KimPilgrim posted...
Do you mean a Bruce Wayne book, or any book in the Batman category?

Batman and Batman & Robin are the only 2 good ones staring Batman.

I also recommend Detective Comics, and personally Batman & Robin isn't essential in my book.

Definitely check out Batman: Year One like others have suggested, it's timeless and a must.

Personally The Black Mirror is pretty good, but I don't consider it one of the best. Also, speaking of Frank Miller, the way they draw a certain villain there reminds me a lot of Sin City.

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Black Mirror is good, but like most things comic fans love, not THAT good. It looks good compared to a lot of the other crap that comes out, but its the last story arc feels rushed and really goes off the rails

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From: TomNook7 | #065
is october 18 batman day or something

Hell yes.

And regardless of what some people say, don't get Detective Comics. Tony Daniel is a piss-poor writer, especially when it comes to Batman.

Also, for Swamp Thing, I haven't read any past books about him and I understand what's going on perfectly. What are you confused about?

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Just read that Liefeld article. Good read.

Halfway through, I was thinking, "man I hope he ends this on a funny note like and I still can't draw feet" but he actually did better.

"Laugh at yourself. it’s the single most important aspect of surviving this crazy business. And that’s from the man that gave Cap boob’s."

Bravo.

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Oh so he actually recognizes some of his flaws? That's good.

Too bad he still doesn't realize he needs some anatomy lessons. Maybe someday.

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Halo you should really read it.

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I'm not so much confused as I am distraught that I don't know Swamp Thing history ;-;

But I'm gonna read em again tomorrow. And I like Detective Comics. And Tony Daniel. so nyeh

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I don't think it'll be worth it.

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From: TomNook7 | #072
I'm not so much confused as I am distraught that I don't know Swamp Thing history ;-;

But I'm gonna read em again tomorrow. And I like Detective Comics. And Tony Daniel. so nyeh

Suit yourself. You could be reading way better stories by WAY better writers though.

As for Swamp Thing history... there's not much. If you wanna know about him, just go to wikipedia. They'll have enough to fill you in, I'm sure.

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I haven't read any of it, but Swamp Thing has plenty of history. Over 170 issues from volume 2 and on.

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Just read Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth by Grant Morrison. Good story, and the art fit the story, the only thing I didn't care for was the font used for Joker, some of that was really hard to read.

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serious house on serious earth was totally canon dont let anybody tell you otherwise

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From: ShadowHalo17 | #070
Too bad he still doesn't realize he needs some anatomy lessons. Maybe someday.

Listen, I don't think it's possible to hate his work more than I do.

I mean the New Mutants and X-Force issues that he drew pretty much ruined my life.



I can't tell you what this picture does to my soul.

But it is a fairly interesting read.

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From: TomNook7 | #077
serious house on serious earth was totally canon dont let anybody tell you otherwise

Except it wasn't.

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I think what Liefeld's biggest problem boils down to is he need to seemingly FILL a certain area of the page with the character, no matter what kind of odd scaling that results in, probably because he's terrible at backgrounds.

If you had someone else drawing the backgrounds, I think Liefeld could put out some much better work.

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From: Princess Anri | #078
Listen, I don't think it's possible to hate his work more than I do.

I mean the New Mutants and X-Force issues that he drew pretty much ruined my life.



I can't tell you what this picture does to my soul.

But it is a fairly interesting read.

No I understand. I'm not refusing to read because I hate Liefeld, I'm sure he's a nice guy with a lot of cool things to say. I just don't think that article will really be worth reading much at all. But maybe later when I get bored, I'll give it a whirl.

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Did anyone read that Arkham Asylum graphic novel from Sam Keith last year? Madness, I think it was called.

I really enjoy Sam Keith's work, especially the art.

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I remember hating Sam Keith's MCP: Wolverine stories because of the artwork.

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Ever read his Lobo or Batman work? How about Maxx?

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I loved The Maxx. Had the first 6 issues back when it came out, I still remember bits of the show they did.

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Anri doesn't read DC, silly.

He's a HEATHEN.

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Sam Keith is definitely an acquired taste. He's VERY stylized, I can see why someone would dislike him, but he's one of my favorite artists.






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I almost forgot about his Batman GN coming in January. So hyped.

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Through-Looking-Bruce-Jones/dp/1401225535/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317959787&sr=8-2

Pre-ordered.

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Those images are pretty extreme, from what I'm seeing here in Madness, it's got wonderful art.

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lol wut



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Oh man, the backwards head thing in Swamp Thing is a callback?



Alan Moore's gonna be pissed

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You're reading the same thread as me it seems.

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I have no idea what happened in that issue of X-23.

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I agree wtf who was evil demon king or whatever and why was Captain Universe there and what was a dream and who remembers it and WHAT

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Exact numbers aren't out yet, but Batman is in first for the month.

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1. Batman #1
2. Action Comics #1
3. Green Lantern #1
4. The Flash #1
5. Superman #1
6. Detective Comics #1
7. Batman: The Dark Knight #1
8. Fear Itself #6
9. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1
10. Batman and Robin #1
11. Green Lantern: New Guardians #1
12. Batgirl #1
13. Wonder Woman #1
14. Green Lantern Corps #1
15. Teen Titans #1
16. Aquaman #1
17. Batwoman #1
18.The Amazing Spider-Man #669
19. Red Lanterns #1
20. Justice League Dark #1

If Fear Itself and ASM held stable, everything below #8 sold less than 90,000 units. Interesting. I suppose it should be more about chart position than sales numbers at this point, even if they are estimates.

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Top 20. Still no numbers, just percentages.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/10/07/batman-1-best-seller-in-september-as-dc-comics-take-seventeen-of-top-twenty/

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Thats what I get for not refreshing.

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Don't forgot, there's a 20% sales deduction on all returnable titles. Doin't remember which weren't, but that could end up shaking this list up, especially since nobody seems to be doing any returning.

As for the Marvel vs. DC stats, Marvel also had twice as many books, most of them more expensive.

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