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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1120 on: January 21, 2011, 03:53:12 PM »



This is a real thing.

I... I think I need to lay down.
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1121 on: January 21, 2011, 04:08:30 PM »

Fred Perry.

I see.
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1122 on: January 22, 2011, 08:18:31 AM »



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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1123 on: January 22, 2011, 09:22:21 AM »

To be fair, I could actually envision Sarah Palin living in a fantasyland where she has to beat the Seven Evil Ex-Presidents.
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1125 on: January 22, 2011, 09:38:09 AM »

Hopefully this will finally mean the raunchy Archie comics written by the Hernandez brothers that I've been waiting years for.

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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1126 on: January 22, 2011, 10:38:08 AM »

Oh wow. This quote.... this quote is the BEST THING:

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“The code never affected us editorially the way I think it did other companies,” he said. “You know, we aren’t about to start stuffing bodies into refrigerators or anything. We have to answer to Archie fans.”
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1127 on: January 23, 2011, 07:44:07 AM »

Man who the hell still buys Archie comics? Is it just nostalgia at this point or am I missing something deeply appealing about these?
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1128 on: January 23, 2011, 08:21:33 AM »

Man who the hell still buys Archie comics? Is it just nostalgia at this point or am I missing something deeply appealing about these?

They don't frighten old people.
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1129 on: January 23, 2011, 08:35:51 AM »

Archie manages to hold on to that youth market.  It's worth noting that they're the only comic still sold in grocery stores these days.

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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1130 on: January 23, 2011, 09:02:47 AM »

Anybody heard of the Guardian Project? Stan Lee is making superheroes for the NHL. My favorite:

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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1131 on: January 23, 2011, 09:24:04 AM »

So I started picking up Marvel Adventures Spider-man when they rebooted the numbering. After a few months I can now say that it is hand down my favorite currently published comic. I really can't properly do justice to how much fun the comic is, so I'll just say if you're even remotely interested in the spider-man character I recommend you find the back issues from the reboot on and start reading it.
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1132 on: January 26, 2011, 04:47:53 AM »

You know, it's kind of a shame that FF 587 was spoiled by pretty much everyone(including Marvel, gg guys), because a lot of the tension of the comic comes from the fact that all four of them are in mortal peril, and it's not until the very end that you know who's going to die. Still a damn fine comic, though, and worth a read even if you already know what happens.

[spoiler]Also, it should be noted that the "death" thing was a bit of an overhype. Johnny isn't really dead. Outnumbered and overwhelmed, definitely. But since we don't actually see him die, he's really just MIA/presumed dead.[/spoiler
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1133 on: January 27, 2011, 03:36:13 PM »

Have I mentioned lately how much I love Cornell's Action Comics?

I also love that not only is Superman not in it, but the best issues have very little action.  In this month's Lex has a sit-down with the Joker.  It's mostly talking, and (clearly, deliberately) evokes his conversation with Death a few months back.  His contrasts with -- and similarities to -- the Joker highlight his character nearly as effectively as his conversation with Death did, and, amusingly, further cement one of the attributes Cornell's given him: Lex Luthor has no sense of humor; he does not get jokes.  And it's entirely because he's so fucking self-absorbed.



(Also, the Joker watches Doctor Who.)
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1134 on: January 28, 2011, 11:00:51 AM »

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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1135 on: January 28, 2011, 11:14:44 AM »

Preachin' to the choir, brother. Preachin'. To. The. Choir.
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1136 on: January 28, 2011, 12:58:11 PM »

But... how do you tell if a book is creator-owned? And furthermore, what if you can't find any creator-owned books that you'd want to read?

Example: I have copies of Empowered, vol. 1 and 2 (shut up) and they're published by Dark Horse, but the characters and stuff are trademark Adam Warren. Who owns what? Where is my money going?
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1137 on: January 28, 2011, 01:14:50 PM »

I think you're overthinking this. It's more of a "For the love of god, would someone publish something besides Superhero crap?!?!" rant with good production values.

To be honest, it's a failed request. Marvel & DC just sell what the market has decided it wants. Sure, as Thad has pointed out recently, sales are on the downswing again for the big two. But you don't exactly see kids clamouring for anything else. They're more apt to go to video games or Manga or whatever.

Me, well... I gave up a long time ago, grateful that Europeans can provide the fix I want.
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1138 on: January 28, 2011, 01:26:33 PM »

there are tons of people who don't publish just more shitty superhero shitty shit. they're called "every single imprint in the entire world except DC and Marvel."

it's like complaining that Games Workshop just refuses to put out a tabletop comedy of manners miniature game.
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Re: Funnybooks
« Reply #1139 on: January 28, 2011, 01:37:18 PM »

Well regardless, people ain't buyin'.
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