Comments on: Help me buy my comics this week! http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/ Comic Book Resources Presents... Comics Should Be Good! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:47:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Pedro Bouça http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-419061 Pedro Bouça Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:30:27 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-419061 Good week, but you can't pass up the new Acme Novelty Library! Best, Hunter (Pedro Bouça) Good week, but you can’t pass up the new Acme Novelty Library!

Best,
Hunter (Pedro Bouça)

]]> By: Greg Burgas http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-419004 Greg Burgas Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:59:44 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-419004 Rob T.: I've been buying Blue Beetle for a while now. I think my first issue was #15. And I started buying it thanks to everyone in the comments pimping it! And yes, it's very good. Rob T.: I’ve been buying Blue Beetle for a while now. I think my first issue was #15. And I started buying it thanks to everyone in the comments pimping it! And yes, it’s very good.

]]> By: acespot http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-418280 acespot Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:58:16 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-418280 You need to buy Proof #3. And there's a new Invincible mini: Atom Eve, that should be a good read. Legion of Super-Heroes has basically cleared the slate. It's essentially an entirely new book. Pick up Brave and the Bold #9. You know you want to... Why aren't you reading Marvel Zombies (or Zuvembies)? Even though it has absolutely no right to be good, it actually is very good. Lastly, I've been quite enjoying Thor, and issue #5 is out today. I'm not as psyched for it as I am these other books, but it leads the rest of the pack. You need to buy Proof #3.

And there’s a new Invincible mini: Atom Eve, that should be a good read.

Legion of Super-Heroes has basically cleared the slate. It’s essentially an entirely new book.

Pick up Brave and the Bold #9. You know you want to…

Why aren’t you reading Marvel Zombies (or Zuvembies)? Even though it has absolutely no right to be good, it actually is very good.

Lastly, I’ve been quite enjoying Thor, and issue #5 is out today. I’m not as psyched for it as I am these other books, but it leads the rest of the pack.

]]> By: Chris http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-418086 Chris Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:39:15 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-418086 I believe you may have said something about waiting for the trade on Andy Diggle's HELLBLAZER a month or so back, but I still push it on anybody within shouting distance. I believe you may have said something about waiting for the trade on Andy Diggle’s HELLBLAZER a month or so back, but I still push it on anybody within shouting distance.

]]> By: Billy F http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417924 Billy F Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:49:32 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417924 this week I'm getting: Action, Batman, Countdown, Crime Bible, Death of the New Gods, Flash, Gothem Underground, Jack of Fables, Uncle Sam, Pax Romana, Daredevil, and X Men. I would say get Legion and try it out, but you're getting it already, so I don't know. this week I’m getting: Action, Batman, Countdown, Crime Bible, Death of the New Gods, Flash, Gothem Underground, Jack of Fables, Uncle Sam, Pax Romana, Daredevil, and X Men.

I would say get Legion and try it out, but you’re getting it already, so I don’t know.

]]> By: garbonzo http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417842 garbonzo Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:51:51 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417842 Giant Size Avengers looks too good to pass up. The Avengers is really starting to grate on my nerves. I need a shot of old-time Avengers. Giant Size Avengers looks too good to pass up. The Avengers is really starting to grate on my nerves. I need a shot of old-time Avengers.

]]> By: Andrew Collins http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417664 Andrew Collins Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:31:32 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417664 BADGER SAVES THE WORLD #1!! You know you want it Larry! BADGER SAVES THE WORLD #1!!

You know you want it Larry!

]]> By: Ian Astheimer http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417477 Ian Astheimer Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:23:49 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417477 <i>Pax</i> finally ships? Rock! Man, <i>Fantastic Four: Isla de la Muerte</i> looks killer. Juan Doe's pages are outstanding. But, yeah, Tyree speaks wise. Support Benito...and Nate! Buy <i>Invincible Presents: Atom Eve</i>! Pax finally ships? Rock!

Man, Fantastic Four: Isla de la Muerte looks killer. Juan Doe’s pages are outstanding.

But, yeah, Tyree speaks wise. Support Benito…and Nate! Buy Invincible Presents: Atom Eve!

]]> By: Wayne http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417437 Wayne Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:00:11 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417437 Brubaker's run on Captain America lives up to the hype: it's really damn good. So is Green Lantern. I'll be buying this week's issue to find out what's up with the "Alpha Lanterns". Beyond the fact that they are part of Geoff Johns' two-year leadup to Blackest Night, I know nothing about them. Since I'm a fan of Stuart Immonen, I've been picking up Ultimate Spidey since he took over the "art chores" and have been loving it so far. And I have no choice but to pick Death of the New Gods (as well as Countdown to Mystery, but I don't think that's out this week): both Starlin AND Steve Gerber putting out monthly books? I'm in heaven. Brubaker’s run on Captain America lives up to the hype: it’s really damn good.

So is Green Lantern. I’ll be buying this week’s issue to find out what’s up with the “Alpha Lanterns”. Beyond the fact that they are part of Geoff Johns’ two-year leadup to Blackest Night, I know nothing about them.

Since I’m a fan of Stuart Immonen, I’ve been picking up Ultimate Spidey since he took over the “art chores” and have been loving it so far.

And I have no choice but to pick Death of the New Gods (as well as Countdown to Mystery, but I don’t think that’s out this week): both Starlin AND Steve Gerber putting out monthly books? I’m in heaven.

]]> By: Lee http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417227 Lee Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:27:06 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417227 Here's what I'm getting: USAGI YOJIMBO #108 BRAVE AND THE BOLD #9 DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #4 (OF 8) LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #37 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #545 DAREDEVIL #103 IRON MAN #24 MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #3 (OF 5) RED PROPHET TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #11 (OF 12) Let's see, you are already getting Daredevil and Iron Man, so no need to pimp those. I recall you tried Usagi Yojimbo a few months ago on our recommendations, and while you didn't hate it, you didn't love it. I get the floppies as well as the TPBs (because I like to reward quality indies) but I have to admit the TPBs are the way to read this title. If you are not a fan of Orson Scott Card's Alvin Maker series, there's no reson for you to be getting Red Prophet, particularly at this late stage. I'll assume you are not interested in the lousy ASM One More Day nonsense. Frankly, I don't know why I'm getting it. Maybe I'll even boycott it once I get to the store. (Yeah, right.) Marvel Zombies is, I find, a fun diversion, with all the "heroes" zombified and eating others and such. But if we're at #3 and you aren't getting it yet, I doubt you will be changing your mind now. Same with New Gods.... it's Starlin goodness mixed with Kirby ideas -- what can go wrong? I enjoyed Byrne's and Simonson's versions of these characters, Starlin is a natural addition to that group. But there's no point in jumping on with issue 4. Get the inevitable TPB. Brave and Bold has been really fun, but I would have recommended issue 7 to begin a story, not issue 9. That just leaves Shooter's Legion. Perfect jumping on (or trying out) point. Give it a try! Personally, I've always found Shooter a facinating figure in the world of comics. I've never read his previous Legion run, but I can't wait to try this out. Here’s what I’m getting:

USAGI YOJIMBO #108
BRAVE AND THE BOLD #9
DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #4 (OF 8)
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #37
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #545
DAREDEVIL #103
IRON MAN #24
MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #3 (OF 5)
RED PROPHET TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #11 (OF 12)

Let’s see, you are already getting Daredevil and Iron Man, so no need to pimp those. I recall you tried Usagi Yojimbo a few months ago on our recommendations, and while you didn’t hate it, you didn’t love it. I get the floppies as well as the TPBs (because I like to reward quality indies) but I have to admit the TPBs are the way to read this title.

If you are not a fan of Orson Scott Card’s Alvin Maker series, there’s no reson for you to be getting Red Prophet, particularly at this late stage.

I’ll assume you are not interested in the lousy ASM One More Day nonsense. Frankly, I don’t know why I’m getting it. Maybe I’ll even boycott it once I get to the store. (Yeah, right.)

Marvel Zombies is, I find, a fun diversion, with all the “heroes” zombified and eating others and such. But if we’re at #3 and you aren’t getting it yet, I doubt you will be changing your mind now.

Same with New Gods…. it’s Starlin goodness mixed with Kirby ideas — what can go wrong? I enjoyed Byrne’s and Simonson’s versions of these characters, Starlin is a natural addition to that group. But there’s no point in jumping on with issue 4. Get the inevitable TPB.

Brave and Bold has been really fun, but I would have recommended issue 7 to begin a story, not issue 9.

That just leaves Shooter’s Legion. Perfect jumping on (or trying out) point. Give it a try! Personally, I’ve always found Shooter a facinating figure in the world of comics. I’ve never read his previous Legion run, but I can’t wait to try this out.

]]> By: Ben Herman http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417216 Ben Herman Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:19:14 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417216 <I>Monarch versus Captain Atom</I> Wait, I thought that the new Monarch <b>was</b> Captain Atom! Damn, I am so confused... again. Suddenly I'm having flashbacks to my teenage years and how Armageddon 2001 was totally ruined by the last-minute change to the ending. How many series is DC currently publishing that have the word "countdown" in their title? Monarch versus Captain Atom

Wait, I thought that the new Monarch was Captain Atom! Damn, I am so confused… again. Suddenly I’m having flashbacks to my teenage years and how Armageddon 2001 was totally ruined by the last-minute change to the ending.

How many series is DC currently publishing that have the word “countdown” in their title?

]]> By: Thok http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417159 Thok Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:44:46 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417159 I'll feel dirty saying this, but you should probably give Countdown Arena 4 a look. It promises a Superman battle and a Monarch versus Captain Atom free for all. Even given the incredible stupidity of the concept, Champagne has been writing the heck out of this miniseries. I’ll feel dirty saying this, but you should probably give Countdown Arena 4 a look. It promises a Superman battle and a Monarch versus Captain Atom free for all. Even given the incredible stupidity of the concept, Champagne has been writing the heck out of this miniseries.

]]> By: Rob T. http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417085 Rob T. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:42:36 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417085 Did I mention that everyone should be buying Blue Beetle? You are such an example to us all! Did I mention that everyone should be buying Blue Beetle? You are such an example to us all!

]]> By: Rob T. http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417082 Rob T. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:41:37 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417082 THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU YET! I can't believe that we didn't even have to recommend Blue Beetle and you already have it on your list! Way to go! Long live Jaime Reyes! Now that I am over the shock. How about Invincible Presents Atom Eve #1? Or Action Comics since it continues the Legion story? AND now that I think about it, Legion begins a new arc with Shooter as the new writer. What about Legion now that Supergirl is gone? Well, anyways, you are buying Blue Beetle. In my book, you don't have to pick up anything else and I am happy. THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU YET! I can’t believe that we didn’t even have to recommend Blue Beetle and you already have it on your list! Way to go! Long live Jaime Reyes!

Now that I am over the shock. How about Invincible Presents Atom Eve #1? Or Action Comics since it continues the Legion story? AND now that I think about it, Legion begins a new arc with Shooter as the new writer. What about Legion now that Supergirl is gone?

Well, anyways, you are buying Blue Beetle. In my book, you don’t have to pick up anything else and I am happy.

]]> By: Kacie Cross http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417080 Kacie Cross Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:41:02 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417080 Legion of Super-Heroes #37 - I usually take advantage of new writers on titles that I'd previously thrown out, if only for an issue or two. I've enjoyed the Legion in Action Comics, so it's clear that with the correct writer I can enjoy this group. Thor #5 - Yay Thor! Top 5 Marvel book right here and one of the issues I'm really looking forward to for tomorrow. Legion of Super-Heroes #37 – I usually take advantage of new writers on titles that I’d previously thrown out, if only for an issue or two. I’ve enjoyed the Legion in Action Comics, so it’s clear that with the correct writer I can enjoy this group.

Thor #5 – Yay Thor! Top 5 Marvel book right here and one of the issues I’m really looking forward to for tomorrow.

]]> By: Ben Herman http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417047 Ben Herman Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:14:19 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417047 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #24 - My pal Dan Parsons is now inking it. Hey, it's as good a reason as any :) Death of the New Gods #4 - I'm a long time fan of Kirby's New Gods, and I like Starlin's art. Sorry to see so many great characters get bumped off, but so far it has been an entertaining read. Legion of Super-Heroes #37 - Definitely want to see if Jim Shooter can bring back some of that old pre-boot Legion magic. Cross your fingers. Captain America #33 - Okay, Cap is still dead, but under Ed Brubaker this book is the best it has been since Waid & Garney's first run over ten years ago. Giant Size Avengers Special - It has some good creators on it and sounds like fun. I might get the Hunk vs Fin Fang Foom special, but I want to see who the creative team is first. Not sure if I'm buying anything else. I want to save some money fort the long-awaited super-delux Blade Runner DVD set. Oh, yeah, and booze money for New Year's Eve :) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #24 – My pal Dan Parsons is now inking it. Hey, it’s as good a reason as any :)

Death of the New Gods #4 – I’m a long time fan of Kirby’s New Gods, and I like Starlin’s art. Sorry to see so many great characters get bumped off, but so far it has been an entertaining read.

Legion of Super-Heroes #37 – Definitely want to see if Jim Shooter can bring back some of that old pre-boot Legion magic. Cross your fingers.

Captain America #33 – Okay, Cap is still dead, but under Ed Brubaker this book is the best it has been since Waid & Garney’s first run over ten years ago.

Giant Size Avengers Special – It has some good creators on it and sounds like fun.

I might get the Hunk vs Fin Fang Foom special, but I want to see who the creative team is first.

Not sure if I’m buying anything else. I want to save some money fort the long-awaited super-delux Blade Runner DVD set. Oh, yeah, and booze money for New Year’s Eve :)

]]> By: Tom Fitzpatrick http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417041 Tom Fitzpatrick Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:11:49 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417041 There's Ultimate Power # 9 (final issue), Ultimate Spider-man # 117, Conan # 47, Hellblazer # 239 and Dan Dare # 2. Go forth and pick up some more comics. ;-) There’s Ultimate Power # 9 (final issue), Ultimate Spider-man # 117, Conan # 47, Hellblazer # 239 and Dan Dare # 2.

Go forth and pick up some more comics. ;-)

]]> By: Bill Reed http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417037 Bill Reed Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:09:33 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417037 Also, you should totally get the Spanish edition of Isla de la Muerte. Heheh. Also, you should totally get the Spanish edition of Isla de la Muerte. Heheh.

]]> By: Bill Reed http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417036 Bill Reed Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:09:12 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417036 I admit I'm intrigued by Hulk vs. Fin Fang Foom, especially since it's written by Peter David, but I also don't want to pay the extra buck for a Foom reprint I already bought in Fin Fang Four. I admit I’m intrigued by Hulk vs. Fin Fang Foom, especially since it’s written by Peter David, but I also don’t want to pay the extra buck for a Foom reprint I already bought in Fin Fang Four.

]]> By: stealthwise http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/comment-page-1/#comment-417027 stealthwise Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:00:03 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/27/help-me-buy-my-comics-this-week-32/#comment-417027 I have the first issue of Garth's The Zombie, and while the story is fairly generic (I'm pretty sure I can outline the rest of the next three issues without any effort), the Hotz artwork is pretty sharp, so you know what you're getting and it's not a bad zombie fix. I have the first issue of Garth’s The Zombie, and while the story is fairly generic (I’m pretty sure I can outline the rest of the next three issues without any effort), the Hotz artwork is pretty sharp, so you know what you’re getting and it’s not a bad zombie fix.

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