Any Comic/Graphic Novel fans in here?

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  1. Umphpool

    Umphpool Well-Known Member

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    I'm a big Deadpool fan, but enjoy most of the Marvel comics out there. Also really enjoy Vertigo comics as well they make some interesting stuff.
     
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    The Dark Knight Well-Known Member

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    Yes, I enjoy comics and graphic novels. Welcome to TGG.
     
  4. Poeman

    Poeman Well-Known Member

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    Oh yeah...

    we talk alot about the upcoming films and comics.

    Me and TDK are huge Batman fans...Him probably more then me. I downloaded a bunch of Deadpool (You saw the new test footage of Reynolds from years back?)

    Finished reading the Infinity Gauntlet and Dark Knight Returns a while back. Now am reading Serenity/Firefly comics (Just finished watching this show and movie - Amazing)

    Next am probably going to read the Guardians of the Galaxy comics from 2008 and new ones
     
  5. deerow84

    deerow84 Well-Known Member

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    Not a huge fan but I do indulge on occasion. I downloaded a bunch of Deadpool and read some of it and really liked it, want to read more just haven't got around to it yet.

    Other than that if it's not hugely popular it's probably not on my radar. Read a bit of Walking Dead and obvious ones like Watchmen and a few of Gaiman's Sandman series.

    Always willing to listen to suggestions though.
     
  6. Poeman

    Poeman Well-Known Member

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    Read that the best Deadpool is the 'Cable/Deadpool' comics and Joe Kelly's Deadpool
     
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    deerow84 Well-Known Member

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    I think I have the Cable/Deadpool series or at least some of it so I'll try to check it out soon. Thanks!
     
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    I've read a few, not too much, but enjoy them.

    Watchmen
    Kick-Ass
    Sin City and a few others by Frank Miller, Ronin, TDK trilogy (is it even called a trilogy?)
    Walking Dead

    I got one of the big Spiderman Compilations in paperback. I think it is the Amazing Spiderman Omnibus Vol. 1 but there are so many out there, I can't remember. It was (as far as I can tell) the first few Spiderman comics ever published, so a little old, but still decent.

    I might have read a few others, but can't think of them just now. I've started (very slowly) to read the Manga "Berserk." Saw the show in college and finally decided to pick up the books. Evidently the author is writing at GRRM's pace, and still has a lot to write, so I am in no real rush to read those.

    Always looking for recommendations as I mostly only hear about the main stream stuff.
     
  9. Poeman

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    if you like Frank Miller, then read Frank Miller's Daredevil.

    I also am a huge fan of Brian Vaughan, and am reading 'Saga' and am about to read 'Y: The Last Man'

    Both are fantastic. I caught up with Saga and the art if amazing
     
  10. Umphpool

    Umphpool Well-Known Member

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    -Deadpool Wise Deadpool and Cable 1-50 started me off. And it was an awesome journey, literally would come back from work fire up some dabs and read a couple issues. Great run all together

    -Thanks man !!

    They have been on a roll lately !!
     
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    I plan on reading FM Daredevil.

    I've heard of both Saga and Y, so the recommendation is appreciated, will probably push me to get them eventually.

    I have a wishlist on Amazon that is stuffed with books and strategy board games (that no one buys me!) but I will add these to the list.
     
  12. Umphpool

    Umphpool Well-Known Member

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    Just started reading Infinity Gauntlet Yesterday, Thanos has no remorse
     
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    Dude is literally in love with death. Hardcore.
     
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    I love the fact that he is doing this to impress Death. I loved the story so much that I bought hard copy issues. My #1 Infinity Gauntlet is signed by Stan Lee.
    Thanos is basically a ripoff of Darkseid (< he came first), but he is clearly written way better then Darkseid.


    ***Infinity Gauntlet SPOILER - issue 1 or 2 I think***


    I LOVE how Thanos snaps his fingers while looking into space and kills a third of half of humanity. Poof! just like that...Just badass


    P.S. Silver Surfer is my favorite Marvel hero
     
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    I feel as if many Marvel characters are ripoffs, just written a lot better in my opinion.

    The Thanos Snapping his fingers was crazy, just unexpected and sets up the fact he does not play around.

    That issue you have is gonna be worth a bunch !!
     
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    Yeah i hope so, I love that cover and he signed it right on the gauntlet. Perfection. Stan Lee is 92 years old, man what a legend.

    In comic related news...THE ROCK just announced on twitter he will play Black Adam in the DC universe
     
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    Thats Badass ^^ did you see Deadpools new Uniform for the AXIS event ?
     
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    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    Nah, I gave up comics a long time ago, but I browse a lot of art subreddits and figured you guys would appreciate
     
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    Used to love Comics back in the day, I was more of a Marvel fan. Spiderman, Dr. Strange, and The Hulk are my favorite 3 characters.

    My favorite arcs were:

    - Clone Saga (Spiderman w/ Ben Reilly etc)
    - Planet Hulk / World War Hulk
    - Infinity Gauntlet.

    Thinking about going back and reading the Ultimate Marvel Universe.
     

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