The Comic Book Thread

[Gamerforlife]

As for Batman and Robin # 1, I don't like Damien. The father/son friction between him and Bats isn't very appealing to me either. Damien makes Batman seem less cool, a common problem with stories that involve a Robin character. In this case though, it's because of how much he berates Batman. Plus, Batman as an angry dad chewing out his son just isn't very cool to me. Oh yeah, and Damien REALLY likes killing. Something I feel should be getting a much harsher reaction from a guy like Batman

Damian worked so well with Dick as Batman... or any other witty fun loving character. Damian's missions with Stephanie Brown and the Teen Titans were classic comedy.
Damian with Dick or Steph works on a "Sam and Max" level.

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Now see, this I can enjoy. He works waaaay better as a comedy character. You can't do comedy with Batman though

[Gamerforlife]

Wow, Penguin Pain and Prejudice is really good. It's supposed to be a five part series, but the first issue alone is a damn good Penguin story. This is what I like, character driven stuff, and this book really gives you a look inside the mind of this psycho

[SpaceBooger]

Wow, Penguin Pain and Prejudice is really good. It's supposed to be a five part series, but the first issue alone is a damn good Penguin story. This is what I like, character driven stuff, and this book really gives you a look inside the mind of this psycho

I didn't pick that one up... I may get it next week or wait until next month when the digital copy is $1.99. What made it so good?

I just finished my reviews of last week's haul and I have to say that I am still loving O.M.A.C.
Not character driven at all... very reminiscent of the good old "Hulk Smash" comics.

[Gamerforlife]

Wow, Penguin Pain and Prejudice is really good. It's supposed to be a five part series, but the first issue alone is a damn good Penguin story. This is what I like, character driven stuff, and this book really gives you a look inside the mind of this psycho

I didn't pick that one up... I may get it next week or wait until next month when the digital copy is $1.99. What made it so good?

I just finished my reviews of last week's haul and I have to say that I am still loving O.M.A.C.
Not character driven at all... very reminiscent of the good old "Hulk Smash" comics.

Well, the book shows some backstory for Penguin, giving you perspective on why he became a villain. What's even better though is that it shows a darker, meaner version of present day Penguin than I've ever seen. He does some effed up stuff in this book

I really like the tone of the book. Dark, moody, and a little twisted. The art is almost oppresively dark. It's a perfect Batman book and works on its own as a nice, character portrait of Penguin. However, they are apparently setting up some kind of plot since there are four more books

[SpaceBooger]

Well, the book shows some backstory for Penguin, giving you perspective on why he became a villain. What's even better though is that it shows a darker, meaner version of present day Penguin than I've ever seen. He does some effed up stuff in this book

I really like the tone of the book. Dark, moody, and a little twisted. The art is almost oppresively dark. It's a perfect Batman book and works on its own as a nice, character portrait of Penguin. However, they are apparently setting up some kind of plot since there are four more books

This reminds me of the Joker Asylum series that featured stories that showed the dark past and true nature of Batman's rouge gallery... I may have to pick this up sooner than later.

[Runefaust]

Well, the book shows some backstory for Penguin, giving you perspective on why he became a villain. What's even better though is that it shows a darker, meaner version of present day Penguin than I've ever seen. He does some effed up stuff in this book

I really like the tone of the book. Dark, moody, and a little twisted. The art is almost oppresively dark. It's a perfect Batman book and works on its own as a nice, character portrait of Penguin. However, they are apparently setting up some kind of plot since there are four more books

This reminds me of the Joker Asylum series that featured stories that showed the dark past and true nature of Batman's rouge gallery... I may have to pick this up sooner than later.

It's definitely caught my attention; I'll have to pick that one up later this week as well.

[Gamerforlife]

Looks like next week is Batman week. Not only do we get the Arkham City video game, but apparently Batman: Year One on blueray and DVD as well

http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/10/11/exc ... d-blu-ray/

[The Last Horseman]

How do you guys keep up with your comics? I still haven't made it to the store for Batman, Detective Comics, and All Star Westerns. Damnit, Hopefully I can get a first edition....

[Runefaust]

How do you guys keep up with your comics? I still haven't made it to the store for Batman, Detective Comics, and All Star Westerns. Damnit, Hopefully I can get a first edition....

I've got a subscription setup with Midtown Comics. Every Wednesday they put aside the new comics that I've subscribed to and ship them to me on the same day. Anytime I want to order something off the subscription list they just add it to Wednesday's shipment so I don't pay extra shipping fees. It's real convenient and I don't have to worry about beating the crowd to my local shop before they run out of prints, lol.

[SpaceBooger]

How do you guys keep up with your comics? I still haven't made it to the store for Batman, Detective Comics, and All Star Westerns. Damnit, Hopefully I can get a first edition....

I've got a subscription setup with Midtown Comics. Every Wednesday they put aside the new comics that I've subscribed to and ship them to me on the same day. Anytime I want to order something off the subscription list they just add it to Wednesday's shipment so I don't pay extra shipping fees. It's real convenient and I don't have to worry about beating the crowd to my local shop before they run out of prints, lol.

Same here. I have a set up with my LCS.
If you don't mind digital ComiXology has all DC books offered at 2pm same day as the print version. I like the digital viewer and if I had a smart phone/pad I would use it more often since your account can be viewed cross platform.