Title says it all. What are ya reading in May '24?
Currently working my way through:
Chainsaw Man - I read the first two volumes about a year ago and thought they were great, but just got caught up in life. Re-read the first volume again and it's just as awesome as I remember. Imagine if Peter Parker was possessed by a Chainsaw devil, and just really wanted to eat a nice meal and kiss a cute girl. On that note...
Pitiful Human Lizard - I've got the second trade of this superb Canadian comic, a comedic but heartfelt tale of a guy who just wants to do the right thing in his Toronto neighborhood. PHL rules and also channels those Peter Parker vibes.
(I'd love a crossover between Denji from Chainsaw Man, Spider-Man, the Pitiful Human Lizard, and Deku from MHA. Just real sweet people trying to be better than the world around them).
Space Riders - Another deep cut, with three arcs and 11 issues (I'm still waiting on that 12 issue Black Mask, you bastards!) FFO: robots, spaceships, space Latinos, space Red Sonja, great art, Jack Kirby, potty mouths.
Ultimates by Ewing, Rocafort, and Foreman - This was easily the best "Avengers" book to release post-Secret Wars. It's a shame it never got enough room to breathe and explore the outer limits of the 616 like it intended. There's a world where the Ultimates grew, maybe Ewing got his hands on Miracle Man in the post Marvel buyout, had crossovers with his own Immortal Hulk run, but the 22 issues featuring America Chavez, Black Panther, Blue Marvel, Captain Marvel, and Monica Rambeau will nonetheless be burned in my brain for lifetimes.
JSA by Geoff Johns - Loved this book when it came out. It has been one of the biggest drags to get through as an adult. Bad dialogue, a too big cast with very little time to give to any of them, a meandering story with too many threads. Bummed on this one!
Besides those, I'm trying to stay current on Ram V's Detective Comics run and Stephen Graham Jones' Earthdivers, and always loving Ice Cream Man.
I'd love to hear from youse guys! Best!
I've regularly read comics for over four decades, and have around 14 long boxes full.
Sadly, for the last couple years I've pretty much quit reading new stuff, with the exception of Saga (which I collect in trades).
I've just started back through Maddrox and X-Factor with the Peter David X-Factor Omnibus. I never really thought Peter David was a good writer til I read the X-Factor Investigations stuff.
I'm reading through all of marvel 2099. It's definitely a product of its time and has some real issues, but there's also a lot of good mixed in and I like when they actually try to do different things.
Quote from: Majestic on June 10, 2024, 01:33:36 PMI've regularly read comics for over four decades, and have around 14 long boxes full.
Sadly, for the last couple years I've pretty much quit reading new stuff, with the exception of Saga (which I collect in trades).
I love Saga! I have it all in floppy format, except for the first two trades.
If you ever want some suggestions on new stuff, I've got a ton, especially if you like Saga.
Quote from: fennshysa on June 10, 2024, 10:33:29 PMI've just started back through Maddrox and X-Factor with the Peter David X-Factor Omnibus. I never really thought Peter David was a good writer til I read the X-Factor Investigations stuff.
I loved the X-Factor stuff during Decimation. I have a ton of it and want to complete that run before I move on to getting more of David's work on the series. I know he loves those guys.
He had a pretty important tenure on Hulk, no? That stuff didn't quite hit for ya?
Quote from: Palatinus on June 15, 2024, 03:41:31 AMI'm reading through all of marvel 2099. It's definitely a product of its time and has some real issues, but there's also a lot of good mixed in and I like when they actually try to do different things.
I really wanna work through Spider-Man 2099. I always liked that he was Irish and Latino, like me lol.
Quote from: Anyonecanbethebug on June 16, 2024, 01:36:30 PMQuote from: Palatinus on June 15, 2024, 03:41:31 AMI'm reading through all of marvel 2099. It's definitely a product of its time and has some real issues, but there's also a lot of good mixed in and I like when they actually try to do different things.
I really wanna work through Spider-Man 2099. I always liked that he was Irish and Latino, like me lol.
I'm enjoying Spider-man 2099. Right now my favorite 2099 book is Doom. Spider-man is second. Ravage would be third. Punisher is last for me. I'm hoping the book takes a turn, but at the point I'm at, it's pretty bad. I haven't gotten to X-Men yet, but I'm sure I'll like it if for no reason then my X-Men bias.
I can definitely recommend Spider-man 2099. Miguel is a good character. He's very different from Peter Parker, but he comes into his own as the comic progresses.
He had a pretty important tenure on Hulk, no? That stuff didn't quite hit for ya?
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I've read some of his Hulk stuff. Wasn't really a fan. He did write the original Spider-Man 2099 right? That was good. I collected a lot of the 2099 stuff when it came out. I mostly only liked the Doom and Spider-Man titles. That's worth a re-read sometime though.
Quote from: fennshysa on June 17, 2024, 12:13:24 PMHe had a pretty important tenure on Hulk, no? That stuff didn't quite hit for ya?
I've read some of his Hulk stuff. Wasn't really a fan. He did write the original Spider-Man 2099 right? That was good. I collected a lot of the 2099 stuff when it came out. I mostly only liked the Doom and Spider-Man titles. That's worth a re-read sometime though.
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Doom 2099 is head and shoulders above the rest, but I love the overall esthetic of the world and how every day we get closer to marvel 2099 just being real life.
I've said it before; I'll say it again. They may not be "superhero" comics, but I still really enjoy Preacher (Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon) & Transmetropolitan (Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson).
Quote from: justa on June 18, 2024, 10:00:58 PMI've said it before; I'll say it again. They may not be "superhero" comics, but I still really enjoy Preacher (Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon) & Transmetropolitan (Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson).
Yeah, the Preacher is my favorite comic series of all time. I've read it over and over and suggest it to everyone. I think it strikes a good balance of critique and appreciation of American culture, and, despite (because of?) all the scat and smut, has such a beautiful and hopeful heart at its core.
I wish the same could be said about the Boys...
I've never read Transmetropolitan, but it's always been on my list.
Some of my favorite non-super hero comics are Y the Last Man, American Virgin, and Sandman.