quote:Originally posted by The Flying Fool: I liked Zorro, but then again I like anything by Matt Wagner.
But seriously, what is the big deal with the Walking Dead? I've never really liked zombies all that much to begin with, but between this title, it's TV show, and Marvel's near-obsession with them, I'm REALLY starting to hate zombies.
Could write a few pages in response, but let's see...
First and foremost, The Walking Dead and Marvel Zombies are in no way similar books at all. Aside from having the concept of zombies in both...there's not much else.
As far as The Walking Dead goes...if you don't like Zombies...probably not going to like a Zombie book. This book though is about way more than zombies though. There can be several issues in a row that feature no zombies, or feature them as only the barest of background filler. It is more about the people and what living in a world that has gone through, and continues to go through this "apocalypse".
^ I totally get where Flying Fool is coming from though. Zombies have reached the over-saturation point in pop-culture IMO. (Though I am still a big fan of The Walking Dead book and show - minus the sucky last episode of season 1.)
Re: Green Hornet Year One. My comic shop overcharged me so when I went back in to get my money back I decided to just use it as credit to get a TPB instead. I came *this* close to getting this book... but decided to finally embark on the Y: The Last Man journey instead.
I may still go back and get it at some point though because Madame Xanadu has turned me into a big Matt Wagner fan.
Question - is the Wagner, GH-verse self-contained? Or is it related to the Kevin Smith (or other) books I saw on the shelf next to it?
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Over-saturation should never be used as an excuse to check out a book as good as TWD! This one is oft imitated but never surpassed--truth!
I wonder if EDE's enjoying Chew will cause Mikey Lash to be peer-pressured into trying it? Sure seems right up his alley....
-------------------- "Suck it, depressos!"--M. Lash
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quote:Originally posted by Blacula: Re: Green Hornet Year One. My comic shop overcharged me so when I went back in to get my money back I decided to just use it as credit to get a TPB instead. I came *this* close to getting this book... but decided to finally embark on the Y: The Last Man journey instead.
I may still go back and get it at some point though because Madame Xanadu has turned me into a big Matt Wagner fan.
Question - is the Wagner, GH-verse self-contained? Or is it related to the Kevin Smith (or other) books I saw on the shelf next to it?[/QB]
The Smith books are set in the present day, but I'm not sure if they're supposed to take place in the same universe as the Wagner GH. Certainly, they aren't needed to appreciate the awesomeness of the Wagner version!
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Afraid I'm not currently in the market for new reads at present, Lardy. I still have several comics to read from my last trip to the CBS 2 weeks ago.
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The Walking Dead is to Zombies like American Vampire is to Vampires. They stand apart from the current pop culture glut of both properties.
I'm not a Vampire fan, and am sick to death of the current obsession with them in just about every aspect of our cultuure, but would feel cheated out of a great book if I wasn't reading American Vampire.
I happen to love Zombies, but do not get into most of the comics about them...so far, just The Walking Dead and I, Zombie. Both are intriguing takes on the topic.
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Re: Green Hornet Year One. My comic shop overcharged me so when I went back in to get my money back I decided to just use it as credit to get a TPB instead. I came *this* close to getting this book... but decided to finally embark on the Y: The Last Man journey instead.
I may still go back and get it at some point though because Madame Xanadu has turned me into a big Matt Wagner fan.
Question - is the Wagner, GH-verse self-contained? Or is it related to the Kevin Smith (or other) books I saw on the shelf next to it?
Y THE LAST MAN!!!
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Perhaps Blacula will participate in the future thread in which Power Boy and I talk about how great Y: The Last Man is?
From: Liberty City | Registered: Jul 2003
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several of us here will be glad to particpate in that thread.
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Still haven't got around to reading Zorro, but, in EDE-comic buying news, I actually picked up LSH: The Choice. Review probably coming to the Legion forum in a month or two, when I get around to reading it!
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quote:Originally posted by Eryk Davis Ester: Perhaps Blacula will participate in the future thread in which Power Boy and I talk about how great Y: The Last Man is?
when is THIS happening!!
also, i started on Godland, which is amusing, kirby like art, lots of pop culture jokes, not sure how i feel about it. I've done three TPB's and probably in for two more.
it's a bit like Invincible but better.
the art and the jokes are definitely the draw, it could be taken to the next level if the overall plot was somehow more appealing.
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You should totally start a Godland thread, PB! I've been interested in that series forever but haven't checked it out.
Eryk, looking forward to your reviews on Zorro and the Legion! And Chew!
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