Comments on: Help me buy my comics this week!

By: Greg Burgas

Greg Burgas — Wed, 02 May 2007 20:22:43 +0000

Yeah, I noticed the recommendation for True Story Swear to God. I tried not to chuckle. And, needless to say, I skipped buying it.

By: The Dane

The Dane — Wed, 02 May 2007 19:54:14 +0000

Yeah Greg, get TSSTG again. I want to see this site explode!

By: Matt D

Matt D — Wed, 02 May 2007 18:50:48 +0000

I think I’d be more interested in that Spider-Man annual if Sacasa was writing it.

I like Fraction fine, but right now he seems like more flash than substance. He brings a great deal of energy to his comics, which is welcome in 2007, but it’s not enough.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 02 May 2007 17:47:14 +0000

That is a sparse list you have. Of the recommendations, I’ll be getting AXM, Hulk, Midnighter, Hellboy, & Jonah Hex; I’ll look over the Spec. annual, TSSTG, Scapled, and Detective.

My vote: get Jonah Hex! I’m never quite sure what kind of story I’ll get, even though it seems as if they share similar qualities. It’s like there’s a formula I haven’t figured out yet.

By: Pedro BouÃ§a

Pedro BouÃ§a — Wed, 02 May 2007 12:49:45 +0000

I would say the FF Visionaires Walter Simonson TPB. That run was great! And on that you’ll see how Reed Richards would REALLY react to a Superhuman Registration Act…

Best,
Hunter (Pedro BouÃ§a)

By: J To The AAP

J To The AAP — Wed, 02 May 2007 09:19:56 +0000

HELLBOY DARKNESS CALLS #1 (OF 6)

It’s the first in a new Hellboy arc, even if it’s not drawn by Mignola, I’m sure it’ll at least be interesting. And Fegredo is no amateur either.

By: acespot

acespot — Wed, 02 May 2007 06:48:47 +0000

This is my blog review about Incredible Hulk #105:

EXCELLENT. I’ve stayed with this title, even as it explored the themes of fantasy, which don’t always quite keep my attention. So, month to month, I’ve browsed through it, skipping the fine details in favor of the larger story. And now, more than a year later, this storyline finally comes to a planet-shattering conclusion, and it’s all those fascists Stark and Richards’ fault. Over the past year, a world was built in which the Hulk could thrive and finally be happy. But of course it couldn’t stay that way. What kind of seller would a book about complacency be? So Pak tears it all away from the Hulk in one fell swoop: his friends, his love, his kingdom, his planet. Now the Hulk is pissed and he’s going to come to Earth seeking revenge. I, for one, truly hope that he finds it.

By: acespot

acespot — Wed, 02 May 2007 06:46:47 +0000

BKV+Darick Robertson does probably ensure a good book.

By: acespot

acespot — Wed, 02 May 2007 06:44:54 +0000

James Robinson did League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and it sucked big time.

By: Filipe

Filipe — Wed, 02 May 2007 03:30:34 +0000

Hellboy.

By: Grant

Grant — Wed, 02 May 2007 01:52:30 +0000

Hellboy.

Mignola’s writing, Duncan Fegerado is drawing and sure to have monsters.

By: Greyjoy

Greyjoy — Wed, 02 May 2007 01:22:18 +0000

Matt Fraction’s writing Spider-Man?!? Goodness just has to ensue. (I love reading this post cause funnily enough it usually helps me buy good comics)

As for my recommendation Jonah Hex is always very good, although I would like to see another multi-issue story arc, not because I don’t like done-in-ones its just after (almost)18 of them they seem, I dunno? Inconsequential? That’s just me though. Wonder Man has been quite good as well(PAD seems to be able to make me like almost any book, no matter how much apathy I felt for the character in the past), although it is up to issue #5 so maybe not.

Wait… I know! Go find the back issues of Scalped and then buy #5 because this series shouldn’t be left for trades, its just too damn good.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 02 May 2007 00:49:38 +0000

Yes. BKV+Darick Robertson=no brainer

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 02 May 2007 00:49:38 +0000

Yes. BKV+Darick Robertson=no brainer

By: stealthwise

stealthwise — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:28:52 +0000

Midnighter. It’s got BKV writing AND Robertson art!

By: Billy F

Billy F — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:12:54 +0000

this week I’m getting 52, Hex, Hellboy, American Virgin, ‘tec, Superman, Tranquillity, and Ashtonishing X-Men.

As much as I love it, I am NOT buying this arc of Checkmate just because it’s crossing over with my least favorite DCU book, the Outsiders. I’ll continue Checkmate after the arc is done.

My suggestion:

JONAH HEX!!! JONAH HEX!!! JONAH HEX!!!! Why aren’t you reading it yet!!!

By: Tim Callahan

Tim Callahan — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:11:10 +0000

Scalped #5? Maybe?

By: John Seavey

John Seavey — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:09:01 +0000

Soooo many good trades I’m not going to recommend because I’m not sure if you want recommendations for trades…including, I notice, a re-offering of three collections of Doctor Who comic strips from DWM (very cool stuff, and includes one of the cleverest twists you’ll find in a Doctor Who story.)

So if we’re plumping for the floppies (which sounds like some sort of disturbing sexual fetish), I’ll go with recommending Avengers: The Initiative #2. Dan Slott had a good issue #1, even if he does seem to have written out one of the best characters already (Armory, not MVP. MVP’s story is obviously not done yet.) And from what I’ve seen of the preview pages, he’s a writer who’s aware that Hank Pym didn’t regularly beat Jan! Holy ****!

By: Mark Clapham

Mark Clapham — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:02:06 +0000

I’d recommend Zemo: Born Better #3, but the previous issue had such a good twist that it’s worth waiting for the TP.

By: lauren

lauren — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:01:58 +0000

Jonah Hex, JLU, Atom, or one of last week’s books – True Story,Swear to God – because I forgot to recommend it last week.

Jonah hex was preeviously touted so all of the above reasons, plus it is a western and not a superhero comic so a little diversity is nice

JLU – because it is a fun, un-angsty JLA and I like that it still has a letters page and they show kids drawings

Atom – wierd horror, sci-fi, superhero blending

TSSTG – personal confessional, real life story-telling of a romance in the making, why not?