tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post5419644901416272348..comments2023-10-30T06:14:27.520-04:00Comments on HEROESONLINE: Wednesday is New Comics DayDustin Harbinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14773952076286647203noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-86758477741926111462008-09-01T21:55:00.000-04:002008-09-01T21:55:00.000-04:00Andy - "Batman R.I.P." has been confusing because ...Andy - "Batman R.I.P." has been confusing because that's how Morrison's writing it, not because it's a crossover. It's only being billed that way because of DC editorial, not because of Morrison. He's writing his own story, and the other books were told to tie into it to drive up sales. He's said as much in interviews. Having read all of the tie-ins with the exception of that insanely fast-selling issue of <B>Robin</B> last month, I can tell you that those issues have absolutely no impact on the main book. Zilch.<BR/><BR/>That said, I don't get what's going on either. It's really just Grant Morrison at his confusing best.Jason Wheatleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963612884467776184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-37293215838515071762008-08-29T10:47:00.000-04:002008-08-29T10:47:00.000-04:00Not yet, Rich. Soon, my love, soon. AND IT IS SO...Not yet, Rich. Soon, my love, soon. AND IT IS SO GOOD! This is at the top of my Discussion Group wishlist, because it is PACKED with formal inventiveness, subtle character development, and all-around weirdness. I can't wait to see what Andy does with it.Dustin Harbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773952076286647203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-57457921699465724652008-08-29T10:23:00.000-04:002008-08-29T10:23:00.000-04:00Andy - I'm totally with you on crossover burnout. ...Andy - I'm totally with you on crossover burnout. I think it's a much bigger problem with Marvel though. I feel like everything in Secret Invasion (and the same in Civil War) falls flat because it's hinging on things happening in books that I am never going to read.<BR/><BR/>I know Batman R.I.P. crosses over into the other Batbooks but my understanding is that the story itself is not continued in those other books. I credit the confusion that story is creating to Grant Morrison's off-beat writing style that usually takes multiple reads to get a handle on. Not to mention that he's pulling plot elements, like The Batman of Zur-en-rah from books that came out in the '60s.<BR/><BR/>Rob - I'm totally on your side on the JLA artwork. Like I mentioned in my posting it really keeps me from enjoying that book. In fact I think I've only read the first two story arcs of Grants run.<BR/><BR/>With everyone heaping the praise on Achewood I'll have to give it another shot. You're all making me think it should have been higher than #5 on this week's list but I'm just not sure I get the appeal of it.<BR/><BR/>Dustin - thanks for putting in the order. Has Bottomless Belly Button come in yet?Rich Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953837288549623272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-74364940146420663852008-08-29T08:32:00.000-04:002008-08-29T08:32:00.000-04:00Achewood: This is -- and always has been-- right ...Achewood: This is -- and always has been-- right up with Perry bible Fellowship as the two great on line strips. It is a hoot and a half!<BR/><BR/>Dustin-- if you can get me a TALL Book I would be temporarilly in your debt.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to any Superman by Grant Morrison-- thanks to All Star-- but, but... these cross-overs.... I know, I know they are the backbone of the mainstream and have been for the past 20-odd, but... Batman went from a book I was reading and enjoying monthly -- no thanks to the other all Star--to a book that has left me scratching my head... why? because I don't read Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Defective, the Alfred mini-series, the Aunt Harriet one-shot, with a Chief O'Hara solo shocker back-up...now I don't have a clue as to what is going on-- no re-cap no nothing...<BR/>My point? I dont want the All Star Superman bubble to fall off the wine, but seeing this as part of Crisis, I genuinely fear reading it...<BR/>Will I be disappointed-- tell me bloggers..please!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for ListeningAndy Mansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107759322885626363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-27932602529541012992008-08-28T22:48:00.000-04:002008-08-28T22:48:00.000-04:00I'd like to stick my head in to recommend the Grea...I'd like to stick my head in to recommend the Great Outdoor Fight.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14456374416831583841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-6642279174503447412008-08-28T14:50:00.000-04:002008-08-28T14:50:00.000-04:00Dan - I'll make sure we have a copy of that for yo...Dan - I'll make sure we have a copy of that for you.Shawn Daughheteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600079146491833197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-84301008017539958002008-08-28T12:22:00.000-04:002008-08-28T12:22:00.000-04:00Granted, it's been years since I pulled them out o...Granted, it's been years since I pulled them out of the longboxes, so who knows how I'd feel now, but I remember enjoying Howard Porter's art on JLA. Different strokes, I guess...Jason Wheatleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963612884467776184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-27394820578037639242008-08-28T11:24:00.000-04:002008-08-28T11:24:00.000-04:00Rich-AWESOME reviews, once again! I really want t...Rich-AWESOME reviews, once again! I really want to try that "Great Outdoor Fight", AND "Typhoon", but I DID read New Avengers, and although you let people know that it's a pertinent story in the Secret Invasion line, you didn't mention how BRUTAL it was...or is it just me? I'm glad I'm not alone when I recommend this, cause it was a HEAVY book and very well written!<BR/>Thanks again for pointing out some good stuffs!Rusty Bailyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316392263223929400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-77368620081154006162008-08-28T09:46:00.000-04:002008-08-28T09:46:00.000-04:00I hear you, Rob, and coming from you it means a lo...I hear you, Rob, and coming from you it means a lot, BUT speaking as someone who tries and often fails to NOT be a jerk, that guy's not even trying. In a world of 6 billion people, why waste time with less than the best? <BR/><BR/>Rich, that Typhon is on order for you--it should be in this Wednesday.Dustin Harbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773952076286647203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-78047236206792448922008-08-28T09:31:00.000-04:002008-08-28T09:31:00.000-04:00Also: Great recommendation of Achewood...love that...Also: Great recommendation of Achewood...love that strip!Robert Ullmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905253693614316621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-31136320579882554332008-08-28T09:29:00.000-04:002008-08-28T09:29:00.000-04:00Dustin- Just one guy's opinion, but in reality, TC...Dustin- Just one guy's opinion, but in reality, TCJ Messboard antics aside, Danny's really not too bad a guy. Obnoxious at times, yeah, but I think his super-sensitive BS detector simply makes him unable to resist calling people out when they need it (see Rall v. Hellman). He's a pretty amazingly talented guy, too, with plenty of interesting opinions on art, illustration and the industry as a whole. I'd encourage everyone who only knows the TCJ Hellman to check out the interview Spurge posted on the Comics Reporter last weekend.<BR/><BR/>RE: those first few issues of Morrison's JLA. I'd love to read 'em, and have tried on a few occasions, but the Howard Porter art is SO bad. I just can't look at it. It's too bad someone good wasn't available to draw it back in '97.Robert Ullmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905253693614316621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-39159193924915553082008-08-27T20:47:00.000-04:002008-08-27T20:47:00.000-04:00Man the Great Outdoor fight has to be one of best ...Man the Great Outdoor fight has to be one of best stories of the last 5 years or so. I'm glad that it's gotten collected in a nice hardcover. I hope there are future hardcover editions of Achewood. Anyone who isn't reading Achewood needs to go to Achewood.com for sure, though just as a warning it's not for kids.<BR/><BR/>Shaun can you hold a copy of that for me? I will be back in town in the next week and I can pick it up at two Mondays from now at the latest. Wow, that sounds like a very Wimpy thing to say.Dan Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948836319140491968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-56086009482875051682008-08-27T20:06:00.000-04:002008-08-27T20:06:00.000-04:00Rich - you can thank Shelton for telling me to put...Rich - you can thank Shelton for telling me to put FC: Superman Beyond in your bag.<BR/><BR/>I just picked up the Achewood collection. It's some funny stuff.Shawn Daughheteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600079146491833197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-65442875410953831552008-08-27T16:21:00.000-04:002008-08-27T16:21:00.000-04:00Andy - thanks for the kind words.Derek Ballard, th...Andy - thanks for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>Derek Ballard, that's right. I couldn't remember the name of the guy who had this. I almost bought it from him but ran out of cash.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, Dustin, put me in for an order on this. I enjoy the perverted, out-there stuff.<BR/><BR/>I guess if someone could put Superman Beyond in my bag as well that would be great.Rich Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953837288549623272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369220268366947449.post-62513182934273162142008-08-27T16:03:00.000-04:002008-08-27T16:03:00.000-04:00ooooh, I think I am 5 for 5 ordering this week. I...ooooh, I think I am 5 for 5 ordering this week. I hope I didn't nix the TALL book from my Previews order.<BR/>BTW-- it may be worth pointing out that Typhon does NOT belong with the others-- it is for Grown ups only... bigtime.<BR/><BR/>Rich-- I would pay to read your comments. Excellent-- how bout some more reviews???<BR/><BR/>I triple dog dare ya (uh-oh, now you have to...)Andy Mansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107759322885626363noreply@blogger.com