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Moment of the week - 2/13/2008 - Kirkman!

jkylefultonjkylefulton Squid...or Kid?NNID - majpellRegistered User regular
edited February 2008 in Graphic Violence
Toss up between Booster Gold #0, Walking Dead #46, and the Astro City special. I'm still kind of shocked that Kirkman did what he did.

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  • ZeromusZeromus Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    What he did

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  • CrimsondudeCrimsondude Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Damn, that was fast.

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  • Can_CalyxCan_Calyx Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    From The Walking Dead.
    Tyreese. No.:x

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  • Mr PinkMr Pink I got cats for youRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    jkylefulton wrote: »
    Toss up between Booster Gold #0, Walking Dead #46, and the Astro City special. I'm still kind of shocked that Kirkman did what he did.

    Could you maybe spoiler what happened so those of us that don't get those books could see what made it so cool/jawdropping/stupid etc?

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I haven't read everything yet, but I really, really enjoyed X-Factor.
    The whole "There is no hope anymore. Layla is gone. There is no faith anymore. Rahne is gone. ... Faith is what you cling to when reason says there's no point. Hope is what you cling to in the absence of reason. In the absence of everything...what's left to cling to?" Bit really got me. Kinda emo, but I love it when books actually deal with team members dying/leaving (or...don't deal, as the case may be).

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  • Can_CalyxCan_Calyx Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Mr Pink wrote: »
    jkylefulton wrote: »
    Toss up between Booster Gold #0, Walking Dead #46, and the Astro City special. I'm still kind of shocked that Kirkman did what he did.

    Could you maybe spoiler what happened so those of us that don't get those books could see what made it so cool/jawdropping/stupid etc?

    In The Walking Dead...
    Tyreese is brutally beheaded by the governor while Rick and his friend watch helplessly. By brutally, I mean brutally- more than one twhack, very drawn out over a two-page spread. It's the most heart wrenching death I've ever read. He doesn't even get a last word.
    It really makes you hate The Governor.

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  • Sars_BoySars_Boy Rest, You Are The Lightning. Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Proooooobably the new Fantastic Four.

    Fucking awesome stuff, i'll probably end up buying the eventual Hardcover.

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  • KVWKVW Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Blackjack wrote: »
    I haven't read everything yet, but I really, really enjoyed X-Factor.
    The whole "There is no hope anymore. Layla is gone. There is no faith anymore. Rahne is gone. ... Faith is what you cling to when reason says there's no point. Hope is what you cling to in the absence of reason. In the absence of everything...what's left to cling to?" Bit really got me. Kinda emo, but I love it when books actually deal with team members dying/leaving (or...don't deal, as the case may be).
    I liked it too, but, like you said, it got a little bit too emo for my likings. The book feels like it's had its heart wripped out with Layla gone and not even the "18 year old" knock off hooker version could fill the void. Also, Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbours iPhone. It's like the 4th Commandment or something.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    KVW wrote: »
    Blackjack wrote: »
    I haven't read everything yet, but I really, really enjoyed X-Factor.
    The whole "There is no hope anymore. Layla is gone. There is no faith anymore. Rahne is gone. ... Faith is what you cling to when reason says there's no point. Hope is what you cling to in the absence of reason. In the absence of everything...what's left to cling to?" Bit really got me. Kinda emo, but I love it when books actually deal with team members dying/leaving (or...don't deal, as the case may be).
    I liked it too, but, like you said, it got a little bit too emo for my likings. The book feels like it's had its heart wripped out with Layla gone and not even the "18 year old" knock off hooker version could fill the void. Also, Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbours iPhone. It's like the 4th Commandment or something.
    Haha, the Monet stuff were completely my favorite parts of the issue. Going from "Well, I bought you this massively expensive tech. But you're leaving so now I'm gonna crush it! But it's not that I like you and am smad that you're leaving." to "You should have an abortion, you're too young to be a mother." "I'm the same age as my mother when she had me--" "Well, she should have had an abortion, too."

    God, M. Never change. :lol:

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  • CliffjumperCliffjumper Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    "Do you think they saw us?

    "We're five grown men dressed in bright colors in a clear plastic bubble set against rainbow background, Jamie. They saw us."

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  • smokmnkysmokmnky Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    NA #38 was amazing this week. I know some people just want to get on with "OMG SKRULLS!" but it was just so great with the Alias reunion and dealing with the fault all of Jessica's decision in the Annual. That being said I loved Ares and Carol in their little exchange:

    "That is not a man. He should slap her and tell her how it is"
    "How about I slap you Ares?"
    "Okay"

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  • AlgertmanAlgertman Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    NA was a piece of horse shit

    Walking Dead all the way

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  • Bad KarmaBad Karma Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Really good week overall., from what I've read so far. Wonder Woman, GLC, Countdown, Booster, Salvation Run, GA / BC, all :^::^:

    This months Gotham Underground was the best issue so far, and it was only a flashback issue.

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  • KVWKVW Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Fantastic Four
    Really enjoyed this. Nothign specifically stands out as a 'moment', but loved the Herbie-Doombots, the whole segment with Reed and Thing at the school, and the 'Death Star' at the end was unexpected (although in hindsight of next issue cover, should have seen coming).

    Captain Marvel
    Skrulls? In my Marvel? If you're interested in Secret Invasion, this looks like hte place to be. Marvel cult is Skrulls. Kree invaders are Skrulls. Marvel is maybe a Skrull. Skrulls are everywhere!

    Ultimates 3 - no I didn't buy it and I dont even know if it's out as I dont care, but I saw this in the previews for the next issue surrounded by so many other panels full of fail.
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    I think it's only funny because I hate the new, more EXTREME Hawkeye and feel no remorse for him.


    X-Force #1
    BASTION! Yes, I like the 90's. Screw you and your hate! BASTION WHOO!

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  • Vann DirasVann Diras Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I picked up an odd little book called Cemetery Blues today.

    My God it is like the greatest thing. I don't think it came out this week, per se, but if you can find it anywhere, do it.

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    if you buy ultimates 3 you are what is wrong with comics

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  • Sars_BoySars_Boy Rest, You Are The Lightning. Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Algertman wrote: »
    NA was a piece of horse shit

    Walking Dead all the way
    Fuck. Right. Off.

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  • jkylefultonjkylefulton Squid...or Kid? NNID - majpellRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Mr Pink wrote: »
    jkylefulton wrote: »
    Toss up between Booster Gold #0, Walking Dead #46, and the Astro City special. I'm still kind of shocked that Kirkman did what he did.

    Could you maybe spoiler what happened so those of us that don't get those books could see what made it so cool/jawdropping/stupid etc?


    I typed the initial post on my phone at the comic book store parking lot. I should have taken the time to elaborate, though. Sorry fellas.

    Anyhow:

    Astro City, because it was typical Busiek/Anderson goodness, and it read like an old school Vision/Avengers story.

    Walking Dead has already been mentioned.

    Booster Gold because it's always a good book.

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  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    All of you should be reading Captain Marvel

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  • wwtMaskwwtMask Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Anjin-San wrote: »
    if you buy ultimates 3 you are what is wrong with comics

    Man, go to hell.

    Vann Diras, agree with you about Cemetary Blues. It's a fun little book.

    This was actually a pretty good week, at least of what I've read so far. Wolverine and X-Force were quite good. I enjoyed the hell out of GLC. Even MCP delivered today. But my moment of the week was in Nova:
    The two page splash in the fake future of Nova, where the Phalanx infected heroes of Earth are flying out to meet the Nova Corps.
    It had the same "holy shit" feel as the What If? Annihilation issue. In fact, I demand a What If? story that makes that splash page happen.

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  • AlgertmanAlgertman Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    wwtMask wrote: »
    Anjin-San wrote: »
    if you buy ultimates 3 you are what is wrong with comics

    Man, go to hell.


    He is 100% right. you buy shit like Ultimates3 you deserve awful comics.

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I'm normally pretty fluid with my opinions but I will not sway on Ultimates 3.

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  • jkylefultonjkylefulton Squid...or Kid? NNID - majpellRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I forgot that the Nova annual came out today. Well,. fuck.

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Same. Good lord I caught up with the series and good God is it crazy.

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  • Sars_BoySars_Boy Rest, You Are The Lightning. Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Algertman wrote: »
    wwtMask wrote: »
    Anjin-San wrote: »
    if you buy ultimates 3 you are what is wrong with comics

    Man, go to hell.


    He is 100% right. you buy shit like Ultimates3 you deserve awful comics.
    I can agree with Algertman on this.

    It is the biggest pile of shit I have ever seen put to print.

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  • wwtMaskwwtMask Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    LOL OPINIONS. I'm still interested in Ultimates 3. Sorry to spoil the echo chamber in here.

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  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Its terrible yes, but the art is too good (ridiculous redesigns aside) for it to be the worst thing ever.

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited February 2008
    Ultimates 3 feels like Jeph Loeb is trying to pull an All-Star Batman & Robin but is failing miserably at it

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    sars, we will all assemble to do a post-mortem on this when it is finished

    you fucking deadbeats

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  • Sars_BoySars_Boy Rest, You Are The Lightning. Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    hey man, I'm still game for a round table

    I just don't have the time to be organizing such a thing

    set a date and i'll be there

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    DEADBEAT

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  • KVWKVW Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Russled up some scans of Walking Dead. I thought the first half of hte issue was fairly slow paced considering how the last one ended, but god damn did it kick into overdrive around:

    Kind of graphic, some might want warning beforehand, so I guess stay back if you dislike gore.
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    But I guess the ending was to be expected:
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    One thing I notice about most Walkind Dead cliffhanger / shock endings is that almost always deliver and I fully expect next issue to bring the goods.

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  • jkylefultonjkylefulton Squid...or Kid? NNID - majpellRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Honestly, I did not expect that final page of Walking Dead. I think Kirkman has said that 47 will be out in two weeks, so it shouldn't be a long wait.

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  • Golden YakGolden Yak Burnished Bovine The sunny beaches of CanadaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Keith wrote: »
    Ultimates 3 feels like Jeph Loeb is trying to pull an All-Star Batman & Robin but is failing miserably at it

    *sob* It's not fair. It was Ultimates, plus Joe Mad's art, plus Jeph Loeb. It was supposed to be so good. It's just not fair.

    Honestly, I'm buying it cuz I'm a sucker for the art, which is great. I'm even mildly interested in the story, though it's been such a vast change that it doesn't even feel like the same Ultimates universe we had at the end of Ultimates 2. But I just can't get past the lousy dialogue. At least get us some better witty banter.


    Ah well. It's supposed to contain Wolverine vs. a T-Rex at some point. It can't be all bad.

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  • wwtMaskwwtMask Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Wolverine was pretty good, and that's not even my growing man-love for Jason Aaron talking. I completely bit on the fake-out at the beginning of the issue, and it was pretty cool seeing the little details later on that indicated that it was a fake-out. I'm really glad Aaron's gonna be doing stuff for Marvel for at least a couple years.

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  • CrimsondudeCrimsondude Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Punisher War Journal.

    And I hate you all, btw.

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  • DoodmannDoodmann Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Why was it Booster Gold #0 ?

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  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    because it was a Zero Hour crossover

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  • FCDFCD Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Seriously? Because that is awesome.

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  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    The Zero Hour stuff was by far the least interesting part

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