The Comic Book Thread

[BurningDoom]

I just finished reading Thor: The World Eaters today. Pretty good read. I might start checking out Thor books again. I stayed away for the last few years because I really don't like JMS. I didn't realize that he was done and Matt Fraction had taken over.

One part that really bothered me, though, was that Thor missed Loki. So he brought him back from the dead. Like all he did was swing his hammer and say it, and it was done. WTF?! Seriously?! That's how Loki comes back?!

Was there something about his death that I'm missing that made it this easy?

Because if it was really that easy, why doesn't Thor bring back all the dead Avengers?

[BurningDoom]

3 Previews of upcoming Marvel Comics, Uncanny X-Men #2, Wolverine and The X-Men #2, and The Defenders #1:

http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/first-look-at-wolverine-and-the-x-men-2

Media Release -- It's official, Wolverine & The X-Men is a hit and to celebrate the book's critical acclaim, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Wolverine & The X-Men #2! Following the catastrophic disruption to the Jean Grey School of Higher Learning, superstar creative team Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo are putting Wolverine and his new school to the test! With the all-new Hellfire Club causing all sorts of headaches for the new students, Logan must rally the troops and face the return of a classic X-Villain!

Fans and Critics agree, they love Wolverine & The X-Men!

"Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo have delivered a fantastic first issue of the kind of X-Men book that I want to read for a very long time." – Ron Richards, iFanboy.com

"It's nice to feel taken by the hand and led into a world you already know intimately only to find it has been given a serious upgrade that could very well drive it most excellently into the future. I'm in." – Kelly Thompson, ComicBookResources.com

"If you're looking for an in to the X-Universe, this should do it." Joey Esposito, IGN.com

"Wolverine and the X-Men #1 makes me hopeful for the future of comic books in America." – Alex Zalben, MTV.com

"I was caught off guard by how much I enjoyed it and cannot wait for the next issue." – Tony Guerrero, Comicvine.com

"As far as first issues go, Wolverine and the X-Men passes with flying colors. Enroll now." – David Pepose, Newsarama.com

Did Wolverine make the right decision by moving to Westchester? Can he keep his school together before it's too late? Find out this December, in Wolverine & The X-Men #2!

Want to learn more about the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning? Visit www.jeangreyschool.com.

What classes are you most interested in? Join the conversation on Twitter with #XMenRegenesis!

GetGlue users – check in to Wolverine & The X-Men #1 and get your exclusive sticker, today!

WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #2 (SEP110589)
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO

FOC – 10/31/11, ON SALE – 11/23/11

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http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/first-look-at-uncanny-x-men-2

First Look at UNCANNY X-MEN #2

Media Release -- After a critically acclaimed first issue, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Uncanny X-Men #2 as X-Men: Regenesis continues! The fan-favorite creative team of Kieron Gillen and Carlos Pacheco pull out all the stops as Cyclops and his new Extinction team go head to head against the deadly Mr. Sinister. And with Sinister controlling the all-powerful Dreaming Celestial in San Francisco, his destruction has no limits.

Fans and critics agree – Uncanny X-Men is a smash hit!

"This first issue sets up the new status quo well before diving into the plot, resulting in an entertaining, action-packed, smart comic." – Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.com

"Pacheco captures the scope of long shots well while using interesting environments and viewing angles to create an effective sense of depth." – Poet Mase, IGN.com

"It's time to get on board the Uncanny X-Men train and enjoy the ride." – Tony Guerrero, Comicvine.com

"With Uncanny X-Men #1, Gillen and Pacheco take a bold step forward in the evolution of the X-Men mythos" – Ron Richards, iFanboy.com

Can Cyclops pull his team together in time to take out Sinister? Will his mission statement fail right off the bat? Find out in Uncanny X-Men #2!

Who's your favorite member of the Extinction team? Join the conversation on Twitter with #XMenRegenesis!
GetGlue users – check in to Uncanny X-Men #1 and get your exclusive sticker, today!
Also, want to learn more about X-Men Regenesis? Be sure to visit Marvel.com!

UNCANNY X-MEN #2 (SEP110595)
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Pencils by CARLOS PACHECO, JORGE MOLINA & RODNEY BUCHEMI
Cover by CARLOS PACHECO
Inks by CAM SMITH
Colors by FRANK D'ARMATA
FOC – 11/7/11, ON SALE – 11/30/11

http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/first-look-at-defenders-1

When the impossible is everywhere and the very fabric of reality is threatened by insanity, the world needs more than super heroes…they need Defenders! Enter Defenders #1, from the top-selling creative team of Matt Fraction (Fear Itself, Invincible Iron Man, Mighty Thor) and Terry Dodson (Uncanny X-Men), as Doctor Strange assembles a new team of heroes to face a new kind of threat that will leave readers shocked. Doctor Strange, Iron Fist, Namor, Red She-Hulk, Silver Surfer and more of your favorite Marvel Heroes will band together exploring corners of the Marvel Universe you never knew existed for missions so deadly they have to be kept secret. Once a Defender, always a Defender – no matter the cost or sacrifice.

To support the launch of this major new series, Marvel is promoting Defenders through the following retailer support program:

A free Defenders/Avengers X-Sanction preview book in stores Wednesday, November 2nd
Exciting new ordering incentives for retailers, announced in this week's Marvel Mailer
Full issue preview on Diamond Retailer Site
Extremely limited-edition Defenders #1 Neal Adams Inked Variant
In-store promotional items including mini-posters, postcards and more.
Digital marketing designed to drive consumers to comic stores for Defenders #1
Prominently placed Defenders house ads in major Marvel comics
A month long promotion through the Marvel Comics app, designed to create greater awareness and interest in Defenders
Defenders-centric E-mail blasts to consumers
Mainstream press timed around the Defenders #1 on-sale
Ads in each digital issue of Defenders #1 directing fans to check out subsequent issues at their local comic shop

This December, all-new era in Marvel history begins with Matt Fraction and Terry Dodson's Defenders #1.

DEFENDERS #1 (OCT110587)
DEFENDERS #1 IMMONEN VARIANT (OCT110588)
DEFENDERS #1 ADAMS VARIANT (OCT110589)
DEFENDERS #1 ADAMS INKED VARIANT (SEP118111)
DEFENDERS #1 BLANK VARIANT (OCT110590)
DEFENDERS #1 I AM A DEFENDER VARIANT (OCT110591)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN
Variant Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Sketch Variant Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Blank Variant available
I Am A Defender Variant also Available
FOC—11/7/11, On-Sale—12/7/11

[BurningDoom]

Check out what I won in a contest:



First appearance of the black costume/symbiote that would later become Venom.

[BurningDoom]

Uncanny X-Force: Dark Angel Saga Conclusion Teaser:

[pakopako]

Check out what I won in a contest

I am both pround and jealous. Awesome.

Also, how is RUSE, a DC-relaunch recontinuing off the old Crossgen series, doing? So much comics to get rid of at home.

[Gamerforlife]

Here's yet another top 10 Batman graphic novel list posted online. There's actually two or three on here I was unfamiliar with. Love the pic at the top of the page. I need that as a wallpaper

http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/11/17/the ... ift-guide/

[AppleQueso]

Here's yet another top 10 Batman graphic novel list posted online. There's actually two or three on here I was unfamiliar with. Love the pic at the top of the page. I need that as a wallpaper

http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/11/17/the ... ift-guide/

The Black Mirror is the only one I hadn't at least heard of. I might want to get that sometime.

[SpaceBooger]

Here's yet another top 10 Batman graphic novel list posted online. There's actually two or three on here I was unfamiliar with. Love the pic at the top of the page. I need that as a wallpaper

http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/11/17/the ... ift-guide/

The Black Mirror is the only one I hadn't at least heard of. I might want to get that sometime.

The Black Mirror was awesome, creepy, and the best Batman story I have read in a while.
What I said on my site about the final issue in the Black Mirror story arc:

Two weeks ago I stated:
"I really don’t know who’s creepier the Joker or Commissioner Gordon’s son… and I think the two have a lot in common.”
Last Week In Comics I was right.
While the story was predictable it’s so well written that it kept me on the edge of my seat, it was full of tension between all characters from Gordon Sr. to the Joker himself, and it was creepy as hell. I really think that Detective Comic’s last story every will be my favorite one ever… unless Snyder brings better stories to the new Batman self titled series.

[Gamerforlife]

I don't know why, but prices on a first print of Animal Man # 1 on ebay are pretty high right now. This seems to be becoming a collector's item for some reason. You guys might want to get your hands on a copy. What's the deal with this particular issue?

[BurningDoom]

I don't know why, but prices on a first print of Animal Man # 1 on ebay are pretty high right now. This seems to be becoming a collector's item for some reason. You guys might want to get your hands on a copy. What's the deal with this particular issue?

Because it's very early, pivotal Grant Morrison work. The prices aren't that high on them, though. Here's one for $5.99 for you, if you were looking:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Animal-Man-1-VF ... 4842b63c29