May 15th, 2007, 07:32 PM
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Fewer ghosts in Realityland
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Comics you need to read before you die.
So all the Spider-Man movie talk has gotten me a little geeked up and I thought I'd share some of my favorite comic book tales.
I think these are some of the best issues/tbp's I've read and I wanted to tell people about them or at least bring some of you back down memory lane.
Please, please, please post your own favorites here too, along with your thoughts. There is a million different comics I've not read and I'd like to hear what I'm missing.
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May 15th, 2007, 07:37 PM
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The Amazing Spider-Man #229-#230
Why I love the arc:
Spider-Man vs Juggernaut. How does Spidey stop the Unstoppable Juggernaut?
He can't. But it won't stop Spider-Man from trying. Feeling down about what the latest movie did to Spidey's core? Read these to issues and let faith be restored!
Last edited by SuperSpck; May 15th, 2007 at 07:40 PM.
Reason: Proofreading is fundamental.
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May 15th, 2007, 07:45 PM
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Batman #404-#407 Also reprinted as Batman: Year One trade paperback.
Why I love the arc:
This three issue story was inspiration for the movie Batman Begins, which ressurected that sad movie franchise. But that's not why it's good, that's just a fun fact.
Frank Miller wrote a story that makes you love Lt (not Commissioner) James Gordon, as he and a young and inexperienced Batman take on the corrupt Gotham City government.
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May 15th, 2007, 07:54 PM
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Batman- The Dark Knight Returns
Why I love the arc:
Frank Miller once again tells an amazing Batman story, this one with an older Batman (he's a gray-haired tank of a man) who's come out of retirement to save a Gotham that's become even more brutal in his absence.
Highlights abound in the story, including a fight to the death with the Joker, and the ultimate fight with Superman.
One of the books considered to grandfather in the "grim and gritty" style of comics that dominated the 90's...
but still worth reading (I kid, Image Comics, I kid.)
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May 15th, 2007, 07:59 PM
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Kingdom Come
Why I love the arc:
For starters the story's artist, Alex Ross, is a modern master.
Mark Waid does a great job of telling the tale of the coming Armageddon. Too bad it's the Justice League's fault.
Find out if Superman, the Spector, and a mysterious old man can stop the end of days.
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May 15th, 2007, 08:00 PM
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Banned
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Dear Superspck
What does the term "arc" mean? Is this Noah-esque? ...or is it Joan of
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May 15th, 2007, 08:02 PM
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Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
Why I love the arc:
Frank Miller (trust me, not all of his stuff is gold, exibit A: Robocop 2, but when he's on he is a revolutionary) gives a nice retelling of the Daredevil origin that feels as dirty and true as the streets that Matt Murdock grew up on.
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May 15th, 2007, 08:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryanwb
Dear Superspck
What does the term "arc" mean? Is this Noah-esque? ...or is it Joan of
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An "Arc" is an extended or continuing storyline.
In this case, in serial format.
1.5/5 "Joan of" saved it. |
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May 15th, 2007, 08:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSpck
An "Arc" is an extended or continuing storyline.
In this case, in serial format.
1.5/5 "Joan of" saved it.
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Thank you! I have wanted to become a full fledged nerd for quite some time now but I just haven't found the time. I think I'll go to the comic book store, attend a Star Trek convension and start playing WOW within the month |
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May 15th, 2007, 08:12 PM
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Hitman #13-#14: Zombie Night at the Gotham Aquarium
Why I love the [continuing storyline]:
Hitman is one of the funniest comics of the late 90's provided you like lots of bullets, blood, and crude humor.
The title pretty much tells you what's in store for the reader, but here's the breakdown.
Hitman Tommy Monaghan is hired by an engineering lab to kill a rogue scientist who wants to test a chemical that returns things from the dead. The engineering lab was contracted by the governement to create a zombie juice that would help in battlefield situations. The lab and the goverment don't want the rogue scientist to succeed.
Can Tommy stop him in time? Nope. To top it off, he's got to get out of that place alive.
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May 15th, 2007, 08:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryanwb
Thank you! I have wanted to become a full fledged nerd for quite some time now but I just haven't found the time. I think I'll go to the comic book store, attend a Star Trek convension and start playing WOW within the month
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I've never gotten into Star Trek. 
Nerds are everywhere! They're in your local IHOP! They're in your schools!
They may have even been IN YOUR PANTS! |
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May 15th, 2007, 08:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSpck
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
Why I love the arc:
Frank Miller (trust me, not all of his stuff is gold, exibit A: Robocop 2, but when he's on he is a revolutionary) gives a nice retelling of the Daredevil origin that feels as dirty and true as the streets that Matt Murdock grew up on.
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The Miller stories within the original comics themselves were awesome(not sure what issues #'s but like somewhere between 150 and 200). Introduced us to Elektra, Stick, The Hand, made Bullseye a great villian and gave Kingpin a lot more dpeth than he previously had. Still are my favorite comics of all time, up to that point very few comic fans cared about Daredevil. |
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May 15th, 2007, 09:06 PM
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Like a boss
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Ever read The Darkness? One of my all time favorites.
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RIP King of Cards
Tim Minnick 9/12/1972-3/4/2007
You'll be missed.
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May 15th, 2007, 09:26 PM
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Pariah's writing a manafesto as we speak
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May 15th, 2007, 09:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Assface
Ever read The Darkness? One of my all time favorites.
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The Top Cow comic with the Italian Hitman who's given the ability to create whatever he wants out of the darkness?
If so, yes! Lots of fun ideas from that group.
If no, then maybe! Though I'm not sure... |
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