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By: Brian J.

Brian J. — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:05:06 +0000

I picked up Nixon's Pals on FCBD since my LCS had just hooked me up with lots of free books and I felt like being generous and taking a book off their hands. I want to love Casey in whatever he does (Wildcats 2.0 & 3.0), but unfortunately that isn't always the case (Rock Bottom). I'm happy to report that Nixon's Pals was a great and enjoyable read. I kept thinking how much I'd like to read more about many of the characters as I worked my way through the book. I was disappointed that it came to an end. Hopefully Casey has an opportunity to return to what he started here.

By: FunkyGreenJerusalem

FunkyGreenJerusalem — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:44:10 +0000

No one talks about Casey in hushed tones because his work is usually predictable and filled with lifeless dialogue.

Which books of Casey's are predictable?

By: Da Fug

Da Fug — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:00:43 +0000

Sweet! My library has Three Shadows! Thanks for the reviews, Greg.

By: davidwynne

davidwynne — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:20:51 +0000

I was pointing out that writers who are spoken of as perfect have plenty of flaws, as well, even if I like them. That makes me wonder though... is Morrison's dialog not being naturalistic- or for that matter Ellis reusing certain character types- really a flaw? Bearing in mind that both writers are almost certainly aware of these aspects of their writing, and are probably even doing it on purpose? there's a difference between bad writing and writing we don't like, you know? (I've never read anything by Joe Casey, by the way, so please don't think I'm commenting on his work. I was just having a conversation on a messageboard about comics reviewing, and this comments thread kind of coincides with some parts of that discussion, so I couldn't help but join the chatter...)

By: sleeper

sleeper — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:13:47 +0000

Greg: "I obviously disagree with Dan about Caseyâ€™s talents, but heâ€™s made up his mind, so nothing I can say will change it."

Christ knows that's right.

By: Greg Burgas

Greg Burgas — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:25:16 +0000

I wasn't trying to defend Casey. I was pointing out that writers who are spoken of as perfect have plenty of flaws, as well, even if I like them. I obviously disagree with Dan about Casey's talents, but he's made up his mind, so nothing I can say will change it. I just wanted to have some fun. Hey, look - Ellis just created another bastard protagonist who smokes too much and is really a good guy! How unpredictable!

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:11:09 +0000

I dunno if a shot at Morrison is a defense to a shot at Casey.

By: MarkAndrew

MarkAndrew — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:57:42 +0000

"At least recently?"

I'm not a huge fan of the GOAC's last year-or-so of work, but, dialog-wise, he's improved 1000% from his Doom Patrol days.

I need to remember THREE SHADOWS for when I get to the shop. Looks really cool.

By: Greg Burgas

Greg Burgas — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:49:50 +0000

Yeah, I guess so, Dan. Unlike Morrison, whose dialogue is often something no human being would ever say. At least recently. And hey! is that Morrison being metafictional again? Shocking!

By: Apodaca

Apodaca — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:02:40 +0000

No one talks about Casey in hushed tones because his work is usually predictable and filled with lifeless dialogue.

By: FunkyGreenJerusalem

FunkyGreenJerusalem — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:36:20 +0000

I had no idea Gaiman had a new (new?) GN out.

It's an adaptation of a short story that was collected in Smoke & Mirrors.

By: Bill Reed

Bill Reed — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:33:33 +0000

Casey is one of those guys whose works always sound good and who gives great interviews, but I always find something lacking in his stories. But I'm still picking up Charlatan Ball. Fear not, Joe!

I had no idea Gaiman had a new (new?) GN out.

And Three Shadows *does* look good.

By: Dalarsco

Dalarsco — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:59:25 +0000

When mentioning Casey you pointed out how good his creator owned stuff is, but failed to mention his criminally underrated X-Men run. He wrote Uncanny in between Eve of Destruction and Austen, and did a fantastic job with Morrison's world.