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 Mar 19 2010, 01:32 PM
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Batman.  Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,578 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Gallifrey Member No.: 5,397  |
Agh, feckballs, I can't really spare any money, I may well have gone to that too. Not long started reading Kick-Ass.
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Mar 19 2010, 04:04 PM
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#1127
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Batman. Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,578 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Gallifrey Member No.: 5,397 |
This just popped up on Twitter..
Scott Pilgrim 6: Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour revealed. Love the cover, shame it's a wait until July! |
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Mar 21 2010, 12:21 PM
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#1128
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Life's a grave, dig it. Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 6-November 04 From: A spoon cupboard somewhere. Member No.: 2,711 |
Me likey.
Go on Scott! |
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Apr 24 2010, 02:10 PM
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Life's a grave, dig it. Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 6-November 04 From: A spoon cupboard somewhere. Member No.: 2,711 |
Planning on re-reading The Darkness Compendium (#1-#40) on a camping trip this next weekend after reading the Darkness vs Batman cross over.
Jackies uncle Franc(h?)etti decides to try and take on New York. Whilst there he encounters Two Face, Cat Woman, Killer Croc and yes, The Bat himself. A great little cross over piece from Batman's view. |
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Jul 25 2010, 07:06 PM
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Bully for you Group: Senior Members Posts: 20,419 Joined: 25-February 05 From: behind a desk, sitting very still Member No.: 3,498 |
I got back from the Meet yesterday to discover that my copy of Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour had arrived, but, being a bit tipsy and quite tired, I put it aside. This morning, I woke up and tore through it.
It's very, very good. A satisfying conclusion to the series and, whilst I'm disappointed that my theory that "the glow" and Ramona's emotional state in Vol 5 suggested that she was pregnant turned out to be complete bullshit, I thought the way the book ended was much more affecting. After five books, I'd much rather Scott actually, naturally grow, rather than be forced to grow up by the arrival of a child in his life. The more enigmatic ending - Scott and Ramona heading off together into the unknown and uncertain future, battered and bruised but together - is much more poignant and fitting given the rest of the series. |
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Jul 26 2010, 08:03 PM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
I'm sure I'll be in the minority, and I can't put my finger on why, but I found the final installmaent of Scott Pilgrim utterly underwhelming
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Jul 27 2010, 06:51 AM
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#1132
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Well, I like them. I think they're good. Group: Senior Members Posts: 315 Joined: 7-November 07 From: London/Bangor N.Ire Member No.: 6,557 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Jul 26 2010, 09:03 PM)  I'm sure I'll be in the minority, and I can't put my finger on why, but I found the final installmaent of Scott Pilgrim utterly underwhelming Me too. It seemed like not much really happened. Scott tries to get with his exes. Scott goes North. Scott fights Gideon. Scott gets back with Ramona. It was funny, but I was slightly disappointed. Still can't wait for the film though. |
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Jul 28 2010, 07:25 PM
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You do scribble Group: Senior Members Posts: 14,968 Joined: 7-October 04 From: East Member No.: 2,423 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Jul 26 2010, 09:03 PM) I'm sure I'll be in the minority, and I can't put my finger on why, but I found the final installment of Scott Pilgrim utterly underwhelming I thought it was fabulous! I liked the feeling of a last act that made up the first half of the book, tying up threads one by one like a mini road movie. The showdown was exciting and fun and sweet and crazy, just as it should have been. And (in contrast to Ed!!!lol) I thought Scott's development - or lack of it - was pleasingly realistic. That sort of bittersweet observation is one of the series' best traits: people are fucked up, carry baggage, have mean friends and say stupid things - but they muddle through and try their best and hope to find the person that's right for them. Sniff. Big praise for the art again... O'Malley is so joyously inventive and visually literate that it's practically like watching a movie. But one that couldn't be filmed. Except by Edgar Wright. Possibly. I'm going straight back to read the series again. ^LEVEL UP^ |
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Jul 28 2010, 09:58 PM
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Bully for you Group: Senior Members Posts: 20,419 Joined: 25-February 05 From: behind a desk, sitting very still Member No.: 3,498 |
QUOTE (Jessopjessopjessop @ Jul 28 2010, 08:25 PM) And (in contrast to Ed!!!lol) I thought Scott's development - or lack of it - was pleasingly realistic. That sort of bittersweet observation is one of the series' best traits: people are fucked up, carry baggage, have mean friends and say stupid things - but they muddle through and try their best and hope to find the person that's right for them. Sniff. We neva agree lolz! To clarify, I was not disappointed with the character development, just that my own pet theory was shot to pieces. I thought that the gradual growth of Scott over the course of the series, and this book in particular, has been beautifully handled, and I was glad that the change in him was not drastic but it was crucial, and it came from his own realisation, rather than the external factor that my silly theory included. |
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Aug 16 2010, 09:34 AM
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Daddy Cool Group: Senior Members Posts: 1,411 Joined: 19-March 06 From: Nottnum Member No.: 5,022 |
The Walking Dead: Can anybody point me in the right direction for the best place to start with this series? I've been reading the buzz about the TV series and would like to get into it a little more.
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Aug 16 2010, 10:10 AM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
QUOTE (bigfatrich @ Aug 16 2010, 10:34 AM) The Walking Dead: Can anybody point me in the right direction for the best place to start with this series? I've been reading the buzz about the TV series and would like to get into it a little more. From the beginning. I'd say get yourself the first TPB. |
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Aug 16 2010, 10:34 AM
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Bully for you Group: Senior Members Posts: 20,419 Joined: 25-February 05 From: behind a desk, sitting very still Member No.: 3,498 |
Definitely the first TPB, called "Days Gone Bye." It's essentially one long story, so starting in the middle would be disorientating. The storytelling is so strong that you'd be able to pick it up if you started later, but you need the first issues to get to know the characters and get a sense of where they are coming from.
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Aug 16 2010, 10:51 AM
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Daddy Cool Group: Senior Members Posts: 1,411 Joined: 19-March 06 From: Nottnum Member No.: 5,022 |
TPB? Sorry, I'm not up with the lingo
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Aug 16 2010, 10:54 AM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
QUOTE (bigfatrich @ Aug 16 2010, 11:51 AM) TPB? Sorry, I'm not up with the lingo Trade Paperback - individual issues collected in one book. Some call them graphic novels but they are very wrong. |
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Aug 16 2010, 11:22 AM
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Daddy Cool Group: Senior Members Posts: 1,411 Joined: 19-March 06 From: Nottnum Member No.: 5,022 |
Cheers. Found it on Amazon.
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