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Agreed, best quote ever. I use it all the time too.Ashoten said:
Second best quote also from Robo-Cop, "Can you fly, Bobby"
I was interested in the whole idea talking about comics because I am a big fan of comics but have never actually followed any of the classic major heroes and still don't. I really have a vague knowledge of both the DC and marvel universes but I do maintain a large collections of works and never have trouble finding things to read.
There are lots of authors that will put out a stand alone one book or a small series of a few trades. I rather enjoy a lot of stuff by Ed Brubacker's works like sleepers or criminals, both are great stories that you can read all the way through with no problems jumping into continuity.
I just feel like you can definantly enjoy comics and graphic novels with out having to follow the large classic stories
There are lots of authors that will put out a stand alone one book or a small series of a few trades. I rather enjoy a lot of stuff by Ed Brubacker's works like sleepers or criminals, both are great stories that you can read all the way through with no problems jumping into continuity.
I just feel like you can definantly enjoy comics and graphic novels with out having to follow the large classic stories
If I'm not mistaken Yahtzee started Zero Punctuation on YouTube, so you never know.Kysafen said:
I'm not sure I like this generalization of comic books by definitively stating that if you can't get into reading history laden superhero comics then the(entire)hobby isn't for you. Bob, I don't know how many different comics you've read but there are so many titles outside of the Marvel and immediate DC Universe that follow tight story lines from beginning to end over many years of publication; I'm talking Vertigo, Darkhorse, Oni Press, the noir heavy direction Image comics went in - independent classics like Cerebus and Bone, and stuff like Pekar and Robert Crumb.
I know many people who don't read straight superhero comics anymore (including myself)- preferring more and still consider themselves huge fans of the medium. My advice to people is to research critically acclaimed series, and to think outside the DC Marvel box - check out Alan Moore and Dave Sims and friggin' Mike Baron & Steve Rude's "Nexus" which is very unique twist on a space opera; Mignola's Hellboy... there's just a lot.
As far as longstanding franchises are concerned, its all about navigating the ebb and flow of quality in the writing. Discover who's writing style you dig and find material based on that writer rather than focus on the title so much.
That us just friendly advice.
I know many people who don't read straight superhero comics anymore (including myself)- preferring more and still consider themselves huge fans of the medium. My advice to people is to research critically acclaimed series, and to think outside the DC Marvel box - check out Alan Moore and Dave Sims and friggin' Mike Baron & Steve Rude's "Nexus" which is very unique twist on a space opera; Mignola's Hellboy... there's just a lot.
As far as longstanding franchises are concerned, its all about navigating the ebb and flow of quality in the writing. Discover who's writing style you dig and find material based on that writer rather than focus on the title so much.
That us just friendly advice.
I'd offer a small extra bit of advice for those who find continuity stuff hard to follow. Perhaps you'd enjoy reading graphic novels instead.
I'd recommend starting with The Watchmen because it's fucking awesome. It also should give you a feel for what illustrated narrative does and how it does it. After that the doors open wide. Maus, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Hellboy, Sin City, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, it's all pretty sweet stuff. It also has the advantage of being a self-contained story.
But on the point of continuity, try Sherlock Holmes sometime. Fuck man, he might not have a million universes, but at times he may as well have. (Jiujitsu? seriously?)
I'd recommend starting with The Watchmen because it's fucking awesome. It also should give you a feel for what illustrated narrative does and how it does it. After that the doors open wide. Maus, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Hellboy, Sin City, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, it's all pretty sweet stuff. It also has the advantage of being a self-contained story.
But on the point of continuity, try Sherlock Holmes sometime. Fuck man, he might not have a million universes, but at times he may as well have. (Jiujitsu? seriously?)
Civil War was in the middle of its run when I read House of M, and I never got back to it. Might have to go on the "books to read" list, if for nothing else than to prevent further internet tut-tutting.bahumat42 said:You have quite the skill at picking stories. You seem to avoided any major clunkers (i unfortunately do not have that skill/luck)Vorocano said:
Although reading house of M over civil war. TUT TUT i say.j/k j/k
Hey Bob... when people are chasing me with pitch forks and torches because I don't haz a gramar but like writing... can use you as an excuse right?? riiigghhttttt???
You know, there is this wonderful type of comic that doesn't require you to deal with continuity, it's call manga, and it's simple, but really complex if that make any sense to you, if not: "Manga doesn't really require you to read the damn letter, just looking at the picture alone and you can enjoy the book. If you spend more time reading the text, you will find a lot of complicated issues going on."
One manga I really recommending is Doraemon. And Pokemon Adventure.
One manga I really recommending is Doraemon. And Pokemon Adventure.
I have a question for Moviebob.
What is your opinion on the battletech universe and the Mechwarrior series of games in particular?
What is your opinion on the battletech universe and the Mechwarrior series of games in particular?
Baking huh? Hey Bob, what do you find is the best way to make red velvet cake without having to rely on food coloring or something that would get in the way of the chocolate flavor?
