JudeC
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it was the 1980'r reprint
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it was the 1980'r reprint
JudeC
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I forgot, I also have those prints they did in sa in the late 90's, but I didn't figure there would be value in those, I got those in assorted genres, not just superman
Nemesis
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Yeah, don't think the battle axe reprints would be worth anything, but hey, you never know.
TheAvenged87
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I'd forgotten that was being launched, I shall have a looksy
Battleaxe doesn't really go for much, as they are licensed reprints. Were the comics from the 80s bagged-and-boarded?
TheAvenged87
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I cast Revive!
Anyone reading anything new? Let's get an opinion round-up on villains month.
Anyone reading anything new? Let's get an opinion round-up on villains month.
GrahamZA
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Superman Unchained, which is quite good. Also, it's my first Superman comic (not including graphic novels).
Inn3rs3lf
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Scott Snyder is by far the best writer in comics today. His work on Severed was absolutely amazing. His Detective comics run from #871 till end is my best run in comic history. I absolutely love his writing!
TheAvenged87
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Didn't follow it at allI made my choice, and I stuck to it! DC is trying to milk it. IMHO.
I took a few issues, but only from creators that I like.
Superman Unchained is really good. Probably the best Superman comic that has been published in the last few years (and it is only 3-4 issues in). Snyder is pretty good, yeah. I enjoyed Severed and I'm liking his Batman run as well. That Detective run was something amazing, especially the Black Mirror.
GrahamZA
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I'm very fond of Orson Scott Card's work - Ultimate Iron Man was amazing! - but he's such a homophobic A*hole.
Inn3rs3lf
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Ever since Enders Game, I have steered well wide of his writings.
Venom
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How does this differ from the other Supes stories out , I follow the usual Action Comics etc but I gave unchained a miss
What is it comparable to ? I have to say you have never steered me wrong in the past .
TheAvenged87
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This is the Superman story that the New52 should have started out with. It is really action-packed and moves at a very quick pace. I followed Action Comics until Morrison left...I am a fan of both, but it was jumping around to much and didn't really have THAT great of a story, even if the writer is a literary genius. The current Superman title also doesn't really have anything that appeals to me.
But this is in another league. Snyder on writing, Jim Lee on art...and enemies that pack a serious punch. This is a grittier Superman and there are no fillers or slumps in the story. I have so far read the first three issues and all of them were really good. Not Superman For All Seasons or All-Star Superman good, but good nonetheless.
It can probably be compared to a cross between the Superman of Secret Identity and Batman of the current Batman run. Still good 'ol Supes, but one who doesn't take kak.
Get it in trades, I reckon that would be a good buy for you.
Venom
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cmmackem
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Used to collect comics 1995-1998 during the enhanced cover collectors times, not too sure what the scene is like now.
I really enjoyed and collected from issue #1, PITT, Spawn, Preacher, The Darkness and The Ascension. I Really recommend picking these up.
Also think that that nothing will ever compare to X-Men and Spiderman 1993-1997, looked into a couple of the current story lines and it seems that those two titles(And all their spin-off titles) are a complete mess.
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BTW, does anyone know of any store in SA that sells the Breaking Bad TV show merchandise, like shirts, plush or figurines?
I really enjoyed and collected from issue #1, PITT, Spawn, Preacher, The Darkness and The Ascension. I Really recommend picking these up.
Also think that that nothing will ever compare to X-Men and Spiderman 1993-1997, looked into a couple of the current story lines and it seems that those two titles(And all their spin-off titles) are a complete mess.
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BTW, does anyone know of any store in SA that sells the Breaking Bad TV show merchandise, like shirts, plush or figurines?
Inn3rs3lf
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X-men had their run in the 90's I must admit. I was still a Marvel reader back then
Grew up on the X-men! And I will agree, it has gone a bit haywire. But that is just me, and my personal issues with Marvel. However, Spider-man, in my opinion, has gotten on top from from about 2008-2009 until #700. Loved that run. Superior Spider-man I think has gone off the rails, but it will return soon. Personally, I feel DC has done an exceptional job with their reboot. While there have been some fail titles (Superman ongoing) there have been some runs that will be in the comic book history books. (Snyder)
I think Marvel, and DC should lay low with the mini-series run offs. It really is upsetting the community. It seems as every second month, you need to go and collect another 8 issues of any given title to follow the storyline. (Read trinity war) This is just causing us to go to torrent sites to get the issues.
Online stores I know of:
www.crittersandcomics.co.za
www.smallvillecomics.co.za
www.cosmiccomics.co.za (Worst site in SA retail history)
www.readersden.co.za
www.awx.co.za
www.figurefanatix.co.za
mail any one of those. They should be able to help you.
GrahamZA
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I'm going to shamelessly plug my site as well: http://digitalsushi.co.za, but we'll be adding merchandise at a late stage.
Has anyone subscribed to the Marvel Ultimate Graphic Novel collection? Just received Planet Hulk Part 2 and a Captain America story.
TheAvenged87
Not Robin
Keep reading, I think this is going to be great. This is the Superman story that we've been wanting.
X-men had their run in the 90's I must admit. I was still a Marvel reader back then
Personally, I feel DC has done an exceptional job with their reboot. While there have been some fail titles (Superman ongoing) there have been some runs that will be in the comic book history books. (Snyder)
I think Marvel, and DC should lay low with the mini-series run offs. It really is upsetting the community. It seems as every second month, you need to go and collect another 8 issues of any given title to follow the storyline. (Read trinity war) This is just causing us to go to torrent sites to get the issues.
Online stores I know of:
www.crittersandcomics.co.za
www.smallvillecomics.co.za
www.cosmiccomics.co.za (Worst site in SA retail history)
www.readersden.co.za
www.awx.co.za
www.figurefanatix.co.za
mail any one of those. They should be able to help you.
I'd respectfully disagree. I do like the runs of X-Men that you are describing, but the current X-Men franchise is INSANELY good. All-New X-Men, Wolverine and the X-Men, Uncanny X-Men and X-Men...those are the best X-books that I have read in years (Since Fatal Attractions and the Claremont stuff). That stable is hardly in a mess. And to top it off, there is a wild event happening now called Battle of the Atom which is killing it at the moment.
I can agree with Spider-Man, though. Nothing touches the 90's stuff there.
As for the re-launch of DC...I like the idea, but DC have been enormous dicks to their creative teams. People are leaving books before their first issue is done. JH Williams III, Gail Simone (who was re-hired quickly after Twitter reacted, Fialkov, Robinson...........
Yup. Really cool idea. I like having these books to let me catch up on stories that I missed. And they are pretty cheap!
Nemesis
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Busy spring cleaning, and decided on giving away these files for anyone interested. It's over a hundred files, and they come in the Marvel branded binders. Got some DC Character files as well, also in their binders, but can't recall how many.
For collection or you arrange your own courier to pick it up. I'll box all of them.
Location is Carletonville.
For collection or you arrange your own courier to pick it up. I'll box all of them.
Location is Carletonville.