christmas joy and comic books ... yip
ok so I've got my christmast shopping pretty much done. Due to the crappiness of this frickin' town I'll have to stop by a few stores on my way over the river and through the woods to my real home, but whatever. Man, I literally thought I was getting an ulcer or something when I was out last night. My brain liquified as I gazed apon the mass of people, who all seemed to be in my way. um... Nevertheless I trudged onward and chose the best I could think of for my friends and family. Unfortunatly thinking isn't my strong suit and they'll probably hate everything I got them but they'll probably just smile and say thank you. I hope the effort of thought is valued as much as the depth of thought concerning "it's the thought that counts". Since I can't think deeply or profoundly but I sure can think really long and hard, I hope my gifts will be appreciated even if only for the "thought".
Comic books circa NOW:
starting at the top left and moving right.
superman: Finally the frickin' story shows itself from under the half started sentances and interupted dialog. I still don't know what the crap is going on but whatever it is it's peeking its head out from under the table. The Intimates: I know it's only the second issue but I like this book. I don't like how they use jim lee to promote it eventhough he only did 2 pannels ... whatever. Anyway, it's pretty good it fun to read ... plot? what plot? ehh, doesn't really need a plot anyway ... it's got a premiss. Green Lantern Rebirth: I was never into GL, infact this is my first GL book ever. But I've kept up with him though the grapevine. And reading this gives me chills. Makes me wish I WAS into GL, maybe I'd have a heart attack. ? Madrox: Doesn't quite bring back the larry David X-factor but it's still pretty good. Kind of average but I'm really glad multipleman has his own series albeit mini. I just wish there was more larry david humor. but what do I know? Teen Titans: Not big on time travel. But this is about as good as superhero books come. B.P.R.D. The Dead: Excellent, love the character interaction and the breif humor. Art is fantastic. Conan: this is a "remake" of the original God In The Bowl by REH. This is good, that was better. of course this has pictures so ... Ex Machina: this is the only comic that makes me feel like I'm watching primetime television. but what's weird is that primetime television sucks, this doesn't. Superman/Batman: ugh, more time travel. Loeb wrote this. Everyone says it's good. I think it's just okay. Art=good, dialogue=ehh, story=drek so far, but I'll give it a chance. Ultimates 2: Art is fantastic. Writing is good. Scene where Thor talks to himself and Cap kicks ass, worth the cover price.
Comic books circa NOW:
starting at the top left and moving right.
superman: Finally the frickin' story shows itself from under the half started sentances and interupted dialog. I still don't know what the crap is going on but whatever it is it's peeking its head out from under the table. The Intimates: I know it's only the second issue but I like this book. I don't like how they use jim lee to promote it eventhough he only did 2 pannels ... whatever. Anyway, it's pretty good it fun to read ... plot? what plot? ehh, doesn't really need a plot anyway ... it's got a premiss. Green Lantern Rebirth: I was never into GL, infact this is my first GL book ever. But I've kept up with him though the grapevine. And reading this gives me chills. Makes me wish I WAS into GL, maybe I'd have a heart attack. ? Madrox: Doesn't quite bring back the larry David X-factor but it's still pretty good. Kind of average but I'm really glad multipleman has his own series albeit mini. I just wish there was more larry david humor. but what do I know? Teen Titans: Not big on time travel. But this is about as good as superhero books come. B.P.R.D. The Dead: Excellent, love the character interaction and the breif humor. Art is fantastic. Conan: this is a "remake" of the original God In The Bowl by REH. This is good, that was better. of course this has pictures so ... Ex Machina: this is the only comic that makes me feel like I'm watching primetime television. but what's weird is that primetime television sucks, this doesn't. Superman/Batman: ugh, more time travel. Loeb wrote this. Everyone says it's good. I think it's just okay. Art=good, dialogue=ehh, story=drek so far, but I'll give it a chance. Ultimates 2: Art is fantastic. Writing is good. Scene where Thor talks to himself and Cap kicks ass, worth the cover price.
