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Showing posts with label stuff i wanna read. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stuff i wanna read. Show all posts
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Dave Talks Comics and Cartoons - Episode 2
Friday, August 17, 2012
Stuff I Wanna Read - Aug 16
I don't really need something else to read. I've got plenty on my bookshelf waiting to be read but something I saw online today reminded me of a manga series I've been meaning to read for a number of years: Barefoot Gen.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
What I Bought - May 14, 2012
Here are some books that arrived by media mail the other day. I bought them online, through Comic Collectors Live.
JSA Classified 1 - I bought 2,3,4 at the Wild Pig Sale on FCBD. With this issue I now have the complete Power Girl story arc.
Marvel Fanfare 2 - I bought 3,4 at the Wild Pig Sale and bought 1 roughly 30 years ago when it was released. With this issue I now have the complete X-Men/Spider-Man/Ka-Zar story arc.
Captain America 261 - the first issue of the DeMattheis / Zeck run on Cap. Once I get my hands on 264 I will have a complete run from 261-276.
Action Comics 536 - part 2 of a 2-part story. I also ordered part 1 (535) but instead of sending it to me they gave me my money back. I guess I've got some more buying to do. I ordered 535 & 536 because they were referenced in New Teen Titans 23. Both stories involve the Omega Men.
I've done some research and there are a few more early Omega Men stories out there that I have not read so now I am also eager to buy Green Lantern 141-143,161. Some things to look for at Heroes Con next month.
JSA Classified 1 - I bought 2,3,4 at the Wild Pig Sale on FCBD. With this issue I now have the complete Power Girl story arc.
Marvel Fanfare 2 - I bought 3,4 at the Wild Pig Sale and bought 1 roughly 30 years ago when it was released. With this issue I now have the complete X-Men/Spider-Man/Ka-Zar story arc.
Captain America 261 - the first issue of the DeMattheis / Zeck run on Cap. Once I get my hands on 264 I will have a complete run from 261-276.
Action Comics 536 - part 2 of a 2-part story. I also ordered part 1 (535) but instead of sending it to me they gave me my money back. I guess I've got some more buying to do. I ordered 535 & 536 because they were referenced in New Teen Titans 23. Both stories involve the Omega Men.
I've done some research and there are a few more early Omega Men stories out there that I have not read so now I am also eager to buy Green Lantern 141-143,161. Some things to look for at Heroes Con next month.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Stuff I Wanna Read - Apr 7, 2010
Reading Blazing Combat has me thinking about reading two other classic war comics that I have only heard about and never read. I am of course referring to Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat. Both were published by EC back in the early 1950s. The collections retail for $50 a piece and only contain 6 issue per collection but I really want to get these. I can probably find them for 40% off somewhere online...
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Stuff I Wanna Read (Dec 2009 - Part II)
I went to my LCS yesterday looking for the books I wrote about. I didn't walk away empty-handed but I didn't buy any collections from any of the three series I wrote about, even though they had some of them.
Today, reading through CSBG's Top 100 Comic Book Storylines thread.It occurs to me that I haven't read much in the way of Spider-Man comics books. He is one of the best known superheroes. I really need to read some.
There are two story lines that stand out:
Kraven's Last Hunt - wikipedia - isbn.nu
The Death of Gwen Stacy - wikipedia - isbn.nu
I think I read the Death of Gwen Stacy back in the day, before there were trade paperbacks. I know that there's more Spider-man stories worth reading. Somehow, someday I want to read Steve Ditko's run on the book.
Today, reading through CSBG's Top 100 Comic Book Storylines thread.It occurs to me that I haven't read much in the way of Spider-Man comics books. He is one of the best known superheroes. I really need to read some.
There are two story lines that stand out:
Kraven's Last Hunt - wikipedia - isbn.nu
The Death of Gwen Stacy - wikipedia - isbn.nu
I think I read the Death of Gwen Stacy back in the day, before there were trade paperbacks. I know that there's more Spider-man stories worth reading. Somehow, someday I want to read Steve Ditko's run on the book.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Stuff I Wanna Read (Dec 2009)
Sometimes you feel an itch and you should scratch it. There are certain books that I read about, hear about, from time to time, and think about trying but have yet to take the plunge on. Here are three from DC that have been on my mind from time to time. I may have even mentioned them in this blog before. I really need to get my LCS to order me v1 of each of these series if they don't have them in stock.
Jonah Hex - I listened to the recently John Siuntres' re-released interview of Jonah Hex writer Jimmy Palmiotti. He talked about more than Hex in the interview but that irrelevant. What matters is that it got me thinking about reading this series again.
Secret Six - This looks like one of those offbeat series that kinda breaks the mold or at least doesn't conform to the typical superhero team script. I want to at least try it.
Booster Gold - Time travel. I don't have to say anything else. Time Travel is more than enough to get me interested. But maybe I'll press my luck and say that the little blurb's that DC puts out when it solicits each issue also has be salivating. It sounds like a really cool little book. I could be way off base and way wrong here but my gut is talking and I think I should listen.
Jonah Hex - I listened to the recently John Siuntres' re-released interview of Jonah Hex writer Jimmy Palmiotti. He talked about more than Hex in the interview but that irrelevant. What matters is that it got me thinking about reading this series again.
Secret Six - This looks like one of those offbeat series that kinda breaks the mold or at least doesn't conform to the typical superhero team script. I want to at least try it.
Booster Gold - Time travel. I don't have to say anything else. Time Travel is more than enough to get me interested. But maybe I'll press my luck and say that the little blurb's that DC puts out when it solicits each issue also has be salivating. It sounds like a really cool little book. I could be way off base and way wrong here but my gut is talking and I think I should listen.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Stuff I Wanna Read (viii)
Here are a couple manga series that I read about in Danielle Leigh's Reading Diary and would now like to read myself:
Ooku: The Inner Chambers - Y: the Last Samurai? Kind of... a plague has wiped out most of the men of Japan. This is about what happens afterwords. [Review, Wikipedia]
Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit - Described as Death Note (which never appealed to me) for adults. [Review, About.com]
Ooku: The Inner Chambers - Y: the Last Samurai? Kind of... a plague has wiped out most of the men of Japan. This is about what happens afterwords. [Review, Wikipedia]
Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit - Described as Death Note (which never appealed to me) for adults. [Review, About.com]
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Stuff I Wanna Read (vii)
A while back I mentioned that I wanted to read Ed Brubaker's (still ongoing) run on Captain America. Well, I'm also interested in reading some previous runs of Captain America...
Silver Age Captain America - Collected in four volumes of Marvel Masterworks. I've got the Essentials v1 but I would prefer to read them in color. Classic stories that introduce classic villains and organizations such as M.O.D.O.K. and A.I.M. The last volume includes the first appearance of the Falcon. The second volume seems to be currently out of print.
Jack Kirby's return to Captain America - collected in three volumes: Madbomb, Bicentennial Battles, The Swine.
The Invaders - link - Tales of Cap and other superheroes (Sub-Mariner, Original Human Torch, Union Jack, Spitfire, etc.) fighting the Nazis. I read and collected some of this series back in the early 80s. There are currently three collections: v1, v2, v3.
Silver Age Captain America - Collected in four volumes of Marvel Masterworks. I've got the Essentials v1 but I would prefer to read them in color. Classic stories that introduce classic villains and organizations such as M.O.D.O.K. and A.I.M. The last volume includes the first appearance of the Falcon. The second volume seems to be currently out of print.
Jack Kirby's return to Captain America - collected in three volumes: Madbomb, Bicentennial Battles, The Swine.
The Invaders - link - Tales of Cap and other superheroes (Sub-Mariner, Original Human Torch, Union Jack, Spitfire, etc.) fighting the Nazis. I read and collected some of this series back in the early 80s. There are currently three collections: v1, v2, v3.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Stuff I Wanna Read (vi)
More stuff that came to mind while listening to an interview of Guy Davis from Heroes Con 2009.
Mage - link - Written and drawn by Matt Wagner there is nothing to connect it to Guy Davis other than the fact that he mentioned reading it during the interview. Where to begin? The Hero Discovered
Fantastic Four: Unstable Molecules - link - I remember this getting a lot of press at the time it was released. Haven't heard much about it since then but learning recently that it was drawn by Guy Davis makes me want to read it. From the description it sounds like an Elseworlds or alternate history of the FF. That intrigues me.
Mage - link - Written and drawn by Matt Wagner there is nothing to connect it to Guy Davis other than the fact that he mentioned reading it during the interview. Where to begin? The Hero Discovered
Fantastic Four: Unstable Molecules - link - I remember this getting a lot of press at the time it was released. Haven't heard much about it since then but learning recently that it was drawn by Guy Davis makes me want to read it. From the description it sounds like an Elseworlds or alternate history of the FF. That intrigues me.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Stuff I wanna read (v)
B.P.R.D. - link - I've never had too much interest in reading Hell Boy (or is it Hellboy?) but for some reason B.P.R.D calls to me. Maybe it's the art by Guy Davis, although he didn't draw all the BPRD minis. Where to begin? Hollow Earth and Other Stories
Casanova - link - Supposed to be really weird. Where to begin? Luxuria
Casanova - link - Supposed to be really weird. Where to begin? Luxuria
Sunday, July 12, 2009
What I wanna read iv
More stuff...
Grimjack - link - I've read some of Grimjack. I started reading it during my sophomore year of college; the series was near the end of its run but it was still a solid read. My interest in rereading this series was brought to the surface by the Wordballoon interview with Grimjack co-creator and writer John Ostrander. Where to begin? The Legends of Grimjack v1
Bone - link - Sounds great. I've never even tried it. This series was most recently brought to my attention by the podcast of a panel from Heroes Con with writer/artist Jeff Smith. It has been printed in black-and-white and in color, although it was originally released in black-and-white. I think I would rather try it in b/w. Where to begin? Out from Boneville.
Grimjack - link - I've read some of Grimjack. I started reading it during my sophomore year of college; the series was near the end of its run but it was still a solid read. My interest in rereading this series was brought to the surface by the Wordballoon interview with Grimjack co-creator and writer John Ostrander. Where to begin? The Legends of Grimjack v1
Bone - link - Sounds great. I've never even tried it. This series was most recently brought to my attention by the podcast of a panel from Heroes Con with writer/artist Jeff Smith. It has been printed in black-and-white and in color, although it was originally released in black-and-white. I think I would rather try it in b/w. Where to begin? Out from Boneville.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
What I wanna read iii
Saturday, July 4, 2009
What I Wanna Read ii
More stuff that I wanna read...
Limited Series
I've read parts of both these stories. Neither of these are ongoing although one of them does star one of the most popular comic book characters ever.
Batman: Death and the Maidens - link - I bought the first issue of this nine-issue mini-series, when it first came out. At the time I was looking to cut back on my comic book buying and didn't buy any more issues for that reason. Since then I have heard a lot of good things about it. Most recently it was brought to my attention during the recent Wordballoon interview with writer Greg Rucka. I don't read a whole lotta Batman comics but this one sounds like it would be worth my time, primarily because of who wrote it and my past experience (Queen & Country; Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood) with his comic books.
Rocketo - link - I've got the first few issues of this series. I love the style employed by the artist. Some of his creations leave me stunned by their beauty and the amount of creativity they show. Its kind of how I feel when I read China Mieville's novels. That's not to say that the two are comparable just that they are both very creative. So far there are only two collections but hopefully one day there will be more.
Limited Series
I've read parts of both these stories. Neither of these are ongoing although one of them does star one of the most popular comic book characters ever.
Batman: Death and the Maidens - link - I bought the first issue of this nine-issue mini-series, when it first came out. At the time I was looking to cut back on my comic book buying and didn't buy any more issues for that reason. Since then I have heard a lot of good things about it. Most recently it was brought to my attention during the recent Wordballoon interview with writer Greg Rucka. I don't read a whole lotta Batman comics but this one sounds like it would be worth my time, primarily because of who wrote it and my past experience (Queen & Country; Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood) with his comic books.
Rocketo - link - I've got the first few issues of this series. I love the style employed by the artist. Some of his creations leave me stunned by their beauty and the amount of creativity they show. Its kind of how I feel when I read China Mieville's novels. That's not to say that the two are comparable just that they are both very creative. So far there are only two collections but hopefully one day there will be more.
Friday, July 3, 2009
What I Wanna Read
Just for my own reference, and because I am thinking about it and have the time right now, here are some trades/series that I would like to read and have heard good things about but have yet to dive into:
Ongoing Series
DC Comics
Marvel Comics
Vertigo
There may be others series that aren't coming to mind right now. I also have a list of limited series or runs within (and across) ongoing series but I'll get to those later. That's it for now.
Ongoing Series
DC Comics
- Booster Gold - link - time travel, need I say more? - where to begin? 52-Pickup
- Secret Six - link - it just sounds cool, ok? where to begin? Villains United
Marvel Comics
- Captain America - link - Ed Brubaker's run of course; I read the first two trades some time ago but dropped it not realizing how big the story was going to get; should give it another try; where to begin? Captain America Omnibus
Vertigo
- Scalped - link - where to begin? Indian Country
- Ex Machina - link - I thought Y: The Last Man was great so why not give Brian K another try? where to begin? The First Hundred Days
- Fables - link - sounds like can't miss comics; where to begin? Legends in Exile
There may be others series that aren't coming to mind right now. I also have a list of limited series or runs within (and across) ongoing series but I'll get to those later. That's it for now.
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