The Bullshiting About Comics Thread w/ Justin & Friends

[FunKay the Inevitable]

Does anyone else collect the Marvel Essentials books. Those things are great. I'm highly anticipating the release of Volume 10 of Amazing Spider-Man.

 

[Shocky]

They are great. You start looking for some out of stock and you can pay hundreds easily.

 

[justinsayne]

R.I.P. Gene Colan - 1926 - 2011
Posted on Jun 24, 2011 in articles by Ron Richards

We are saddened to pass along the news that legendary comic book creator Gene Colan passed away this evening, June 23, 2011 at the age of 84 years old.

Gene Colan was best known for his years of work at Marvel Comics, most notably a legendary run on Daredevil spanning over 80 issues, Howard The Duck and Tomb of Dracula. Most recently, in 2010, he won the Eisner Award for best single issue, along with Ed Brubaker for Captain American #601.

His art spanned decades and touched many fans and inspired many current day comic book creators. Gene Colan was truly one of the greats of comic book history and he will be missed.

For those not aware of Gene Colan's body of work, check out Gene Colan's artistic legacy in his listing on ComicBookDB http://comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=793

Original Sketch of Dracula by Gene Colan that many artists recently have inked over:

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Many of the artists who have participated in inking over this piece have made their work available for sale, via auction to benefit The Hero Initiative: Gabriel Hardman, Kevin Mellon, Ande Parks - Get 'em before the bidding ends!

An amazing page of Gene Colan original art from Daredevil #57 (1969):

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He will be missed

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

Damn. One of the best of his day and one of the few to really stand apart from the rest. RIP Gene.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

Not really comics, but I guess you could say he was in a type of comic:

http://forums.wrestlezone.com/showthread.php?p=3208284#post3208284

 

[justinsayne]

Not really comics, but I guess you could say he was in a type of comic:

http://forums.wrestlezone.com/showthread.php?p=3208284#post3208284

Damn, was I off on my guess, thought for sure you were hinting at Mr. Sinister

 

[justinsayne]

Looks like they're making a sequel to the shitty Ghost Rider movie that came out 4 yrs. ago, and Nicholas Cage will be back in the Ghost Rider role, oh happy happy joy joy...

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Set for February 17, 2012
By SuperHeroHype
Sep 17th, 2010

Sony's Columbia Pictures has set a February 17, 2012 release date for Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.

The sequel, again starring Nicolas Cage, has started shooting in Bucharest, Romania.

The first film hit theaters on February 16, 2007 and earned $228.7 million worldwide.

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance will be released in both 3D and 2D theaters.

 

[JGlass]

Making a sequel to Ghostrider just shows you how money hungry Hollywood is. The first one wasn't terrible, but it was by no means good, and it was horribly predictable. I can't imagine a sequel making any improvements on the first one at all.

 

[justinsayne]

I guess is they just decided to move forward on the Ghost Rider 2 so they could keep the rights, if they didn't do anything with the franchise by a certain date (I forget the exact date) Sony Pictures would've lost the rights, and they would be going back to Marvel Films

I guess Eva Mendes turned down the option to reprise her role, so at least someone has some sense here, kinda wish Cage would've done the same...

This Ghost Rider is suppose to be about Johnny Blaze hiding out in Eastern Europe until he's called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form or some shit

 

[JGlass]

But why would you want to keep the rights to it? It's never going to be a hot commodity. If it was Spider-Man, X-Men, Hulk, even Fantastic 4, I'd understand that, but this is Ghost Rider, a B-lister at best.

 

[Muffin Top Merkley]

Making money is making money.

 

[justinsayne]

Spider-Man: Where Do I Start?
Posted on Jun 23, 2011 in articles by Chris Arrant

Although everyone knows who Spider-Man is to some extent, getting to the heart of the character in his home medium of comics is somewhat troublesome. With numerous ongoing series, one-shots, limited series and countless collections on shelves, it can be a daunting task to know the right place to start (one hint: no Clone Saga). To help the new reader induct themselves in the web-crawlin’ world of the webslinger, we’ve collected five essential stories that evoke the best of Peter Parker without getting bogged down in the details.

Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Collection Vol. 1: Although Spider-Man’s origin has been ingrained in the public’s consiousness from numerous cartoon series and the first Sam Raimi film in 2003, Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley do it one better in this now-classic retelling. Bagley and Bendis became the quintessential Spider-Man comic creators of modern times with these issues, and once you read them you’ll know why. There have been numerous collections of this arc, but this edition gets your money’s worth with 13 issues for only $24.99

Spider-Man: Death of the Stacys: Spider-Man’s mantra of “with great power comes great responsibility”, and came into being after Peter saw Uncle Ben murdered due to poor actions by Peter. It seems death is a constant part of Parker’s life, pushing him to his limits but also teaching him valuable lessons. This hardcover volume brings out the death of Spider-Man’s first love Gwen Stacy and police captain father, and truly transitions Peter from the happy-go-lucky super-hero into a more mature force for good. Writers Stan Lee, Gerry Conway and artists John Romita and Gil Kane show some of the finest super-hero melodrama in these stories, and they’ve left an indelible mark on all Spidey stories since.

Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Although coming on fifty years old, Spider-Man first stories are one of the few of classic characters that have stood the test of time. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko were at the top of their game here, working on what would become the comic medium’s most beloved underdog. The duo tell it all in concise storytelling that still lives room for flair on both creators part.

Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1: We’ve all seen young Peter Parker -- but what about Parker growing up? This collection shows Peter coming to terms with the life of a super-powered person, from getting a job to growing up. While some of the totemic mythology introduced here is worth forgetting about, all in all it’s a strong collection targeting Spider-Man’s second act in life. Although the title focuses on writer J. Michael Straczynski, the real attraction in this story is the phenomenal artwork of John Romita Jr. Carrying on a legacy with Spider-Man that his father began 30 years prior, Romita reached the peak of his abilities drawing Spider-man, Mary Jane, Aunt May, and the extended cast of Parker’s life here.

Spider-Man: The 10 Greatest Spider-Man Stories Ever: This is the book out of the lot, but that doesn’t mean its worth missing. This publication, released by Marvel in conjunction with Wizard, collects some of the greatest short stories in Peter Parker’s history under one roof. Top on the list is Roger Stern & Ron Frenz’ “The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man”, joined by “Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut” and “The Death of Jean DeWolff”. One stickler about this -- although the cover promises 10 stories,it only includes five -- this was the first of a two-part volume.

Not gonna lie, Spidey was my favorite comic character for most of my time as an early comic collector, however I have not read anything that was on that list, though I am very curious about Ultimate Spider-man: Ultimate Collection vol.1

 

[justinsayne]

But why would you want to keep the rights to it? It's never going to be a hot commodity. If it was Spider-Man, X-Men, Hulk, even Fantastic 4, I'd understand that, but this is Ghost Rider, a B-lister at best.

It made $228 Million worldwide, so it's still a money maker, assuming they don't spend as much advertising the film as they do making it. I highly doubt there is a huge interest in a Ghost Rider 2 though, so if they're thinking it'll make as much as the first I have a feeling they'll be sorely disappointed

 

[JGlass]

Hollywood execs may be greedy and set in their ways, but they aren't stupid. I doubt that expect this movie to gross more than the first, especially if they can't a name (tits) as big as Eva Mendes to play the love interest.

You brought up a good point with the advertising, though. It's been so long since the first and there's been such little demand for a sequel that they're really going to have to be careful about getting people excited to go see the film. I could see this being either a mild financial success due to the amount of money they're going to have to spend on the marketing, or a total flop.

It's a sticky situation for sure, and it seems like a project that I wouldn't want to touch with a ten foot pole if I was trying to secure a career in the film business.

 

[justinsayne]

Hollywood execs may be greedy and set in their ways, but they aren't stupid. I doubt that expect this movie to gross more than the first, especially if they can't a name (tits) as big as Eva Mendes to play the love interest.

IDK, from what I was lead to beleive, the studio was really disappointed when Fantastic Four 2 flopped (which is kinda amazing, seeing as how the first really wasn't a massive success either)

You brought up a good point with the advertising, though. It's been so long since the first and there's been such little demand for a sequel that they're really going to have to be careful about getting people excited to go see the film. I could see this being either a mild financial success due to the amount of money they're going to have to spend on the marketing, or a total flop.

The only thing I know about studios and advertising is what Kevin Smith said when he was taking Red State on tour, that basically the studios think the need to dump shit loads of money into billboards, bus ads, trailers, commercials, radio spots, magazine/news paper ads, etc., & as a result in order for the film to make any money they not only have to pay back the cost of production but the money the studio dumped into it for advertising.

It's a sticky situation for sure, and it seems like a project that I wouldn't want to touch with a ten foot pole if I was trying to secure a career in the film business.

I think it's the type of project that just needs to be shelved until they find a team of people who really understand the audience that is gonna want to see a Ghost Rider movie, and know how to reboot it, releasing another PG-13 Ghost Rider movie with Cage in the leading role just reeks of box office failure. In fact I may just make a thread in the movie section on just how I would go about that later...

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

If you're not bothered by black and white, I highly recommend the Essentials series Justin. You get 20+ issues in a volume plus an annual or two as well. So far 9 have been released for Amazing Spider-Man and we're up to just after issue #200. The 10th is out this year.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

So, for soem reason. I woke up this morning and thought, "I'll buy all the Amazing Spider-Man issues I've missed out on the last year or so", and I'm nearly totally caught up purchase wise.

 

[justinsayne]

Comic book sho is gonna love me today, since I was unable to get there last week due to my car being fucked up I now have two weeks worth of shit to pick up when I go today 6 from this week (1 of those being a tpb) & 3 from week.

This weeks books
-Fear Itself #4
-Fear Itself Uncanny X-Force #1
-Flashpoint #3
-Flashpoint Batman Knight of Vengeance #2
-Hulk #36
-Locke & Key Vol. 3 Crown of Shadows tpb

last weeks books

-Flashpoint Green Arrow Industries #1
-Flashpoint Project Superman #1
-Venom #4

I may or may not hold off on the Locke & Key tpb, and leave it for either next week, or just wait until I'm done reading Vol. 2

 

[justinsayne]

30 Days of Night Goes Ongoing with Niles and Kieth
Jul 6, 2011 by Josh Flanagan

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Barrow, Alaska, you are not forgotten.

Starting in October, IDW will relaunch 30 Days of Night as an ongoing series, written by series co-creator, Steve Niles. Particularly interesting is that, instead of Ben Templesmith, art duties will be handled by Sam Keith, known best for The Maxx. We haven't seen an ongoing series from Kieth in some time, and the series is scheduled to be released monthly.

Niles has returned to the 30 Days property now and again over the years, in numerous mini-series, but now he's making a pretty big commitment to do it indefinitely.

The original story centers on Barrow, AK, where nighttime is a month long, and vampires show up. It's quite simply a brilliant concept. IDW describes this new chapter like so:

This terrifying new tale begins when a letter from Barrow, Alaska, carries a cryptic warning to a young, curious woman, leading her down a rabbit hole and face-to-face with her desires... and likely her demise. Elsewhere in Los Angeles, a vampire resurrection ignites, which could threaten the very way of life of all mankind.

So, it's basically a mail-based story if I'm reading this right.

The series will be accessible for new readers, with a new cast of characters, and it's scheduled to be in shops in October.

Though I must admit I have never read any of the 30 Days comics, I was a huge fan of the movie, & I'm always looking for some new to try, so when Oct. rolls around and I see this on the shelves I think I'll likely pick it up and give it a try.

 

[justinsayne]

I know Doc is a huge fan of the Mega Man comics, so when I saw this up on iFanboy, I figured I mine as well post in here for all to read

SPOTLIGHT: Mega Man Will Rock You
Jul 8, 2011 by Paul Montgomery


After spawning dozens of platformers and tactical RPG's as well as his own animated series and manga, Capcom's most enduring hero is going back to basics. The results are good old-fashioned fun.

Mega Man is back to stay.

Whether you've clocked in hours and hours of Rockman gameplay on a stack of consoles and emulators or only know the little blue buster from his role on the early 90s Saturday morning staple Captain N: The Game Master, Archie's new iteration goes back to the core for something familiar but by no means tired. Two scientists, one jolly and one egomaniacal. A boy and girl robot and their little dog too. And one blaster arm made for adventure. This is going to be easily recognizable for the diehards and even the casual fans, but more importantly, it's perfectly accessible to new readers of all ages.

The year is 200X and Dr. Light has just rolled out the Robot Masters. You may recognize iconic sprites like Ice Man, Bomb Man, Guts Man, Fire Man, Elec Man, and my personal favorite: Cut Man. Light's associate Dr. Wily is furious that he's been excluded from the unveiling ceremony based solely on some bad press (he's alleged to have conducted several unethical robotics experiments in recent years). When the Robot Masters go missing, it's up to young Rock to find them. We get a tease of this mission in a gorgeously rendered prologue, replete with power-ups and robot battles. It also includes a nice bit of meta-commentary on gaming, with Mega Man quietly begging for some mechanical guards to simply let him pass because he's running short on time, then becoming frustrated when he can't find a door. If you've ever picked up an NES controller, you're perfectly familiar with such pixelated problems.

If you've enjoyed the surprisingly rich Sonic the Hedgehog comics over the years, you'll be pleased to find the same sense of action adventure thrills here. Ian Flynn writes a charming all-ages yarn and artist Pat Spaziante captures the classic character designs with sleek clarity and expression. It's a warm, thrilling, colorful new series deserving of the beloved franchise.

 

[Muffin Top Merkley]

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[justinsayne]

[YOUTUBE]f4kO10Lz9Bo[/YOUTUBE]

...uh...wow...

That is fucking amazing

Though if they were comparing events, Fear Itself vs. Flashpoint, Flashpoint so far is beating the shit out Fear Itself, & that's not me taking anything away from Fear Itself, it's a good event, & interesting story, Flashpoint so far has just been soooo much better in about every way, it's just that fucking gooooood

 

[Muffin Top Merkley]

I believe they are comparing everything that has ever happened in every medium.

Should be fun to watch/listen/read.

 

[justinsayne]

Just check out what comics are set to hit the stands this coming Weds. looks like I'll be picking up the following

-Punisher MAX #15

The Punisher is locked in a high-security prison, with every inmate in the place out for his blood. When the convicts begin banding together to stage a full-scale prison riot, how will the Punisher survive when all the hate, rage and violence contained within these walls comes bearing down on him alone?

-X-Men: Schism #1

The X-Men event of the decade starts here! It's never been a more dangerous time to be a mutant. Even with their numbers at a record low, the world refuses to trust mutantkind...and after a mutant-triggered international incident, anti-mutant hatred hits new heights. Of course it's at this moment, when the mutant race needs most to stand together, that a split begins that will tear apart the very foundation of the X-Men. From superstar writer and Marvel Architect Jason Aaron and a full roster of comics' top artists, this is an X-tale that will reverberate for years to come! Come October, the X-Men landscape will be irreparably changed.

-Green Lantern #67

The blockbuster "War of the Green Lanterns" comes to a universe-shattering conclusion! How will Krona's rampage ultimately affect the Green Lantern Corps? All we can say is it will change EVERYTHING!

Punisher MAX has been a very interesting Punisher series, and one of my favorite monthly books, X-Men: Schism is a event I've been looking forward to for some time, I didn't read teh prelude to Shcism but I have heard the curret creative teams working on the X-books are some ot the best in a while, if not to date, plus this arc just sounds fucking epic, as for GL I'm just glad the War of the GL is finally going to come to a conclusion, I'm likely to dig out the previous 9 parts of the story and read them all together, I really should've waited for this to come out as a tpb before reading it, and likely will do that in teh future epic 10 part arcs are just to much work and a pain in the ass to follow

 

[The Doctor]

Good article on the Mega Man comics, Justin. Thanks for posting that. I picked up Mega Man issue 2 a few days ago and it was a fun read. 3 should be out in a day or two as well, I think, and apparently it references The Protomen in some lines, so I'm definitely grabbing that. I really need to remember to subscribe one of these days.

I also picked up the first issue of Sonic Genesis. Interesting potential story, and the style of the thing definitely reminded me of classic Sonic 1. I marked out for the rendition of Marble Zone.