COMICS: the dandruff of literature

[WhispersInTheDark]

http://www.globalwebart.com/source/NanhiDuniya/Images/CartoonsPics/Donald-Daisy-Duck-Love.jpg


A new unithread?

Me, I grew up with a relative who worked at a printing company, so I would get every new Disney comic every week. Always liked Donald Duck over Mickey Mouse. What intelligent human being wouldn't?

Then Marvel then DC, then collecting rare back issues, then some Image, and enjoyed the Vertigo imprint at DC for a while, and during all that time some of the true independents.

Then I stopped buying and reading them altogether.

One of my peers has shared his hobby, that stays with him to this day, with his young son. To the point that there are Marvel and DC action figures on wall mounts in every room of the house. Every action figure ever produced. The boy knew the name of every superhero by the age of 5 and could recite their powers and win card games with superheros and their powers (I can't remember the name of the Marvel one I played with him).

What's your history? Everyone should have one. I know there are nerds and geeks here with similar interests, obviously MissA being the biggest geek on the board by far (hugely overshadowing Jedimiller and mojo) will have some great stories~!

Also, because I've stopped reading and want to "catch up" I have a couple of questions:

1. What are the 5 most important comics currently being published today? (the current ones, no nostalgia).

2. Has Disney changed Marvel much?

3. Who is buying comics these days? What kinds of people, that you know?

Please answer the questions (if you can) in your contribution to this thread, or have fun and destroy each other with superpowers.

I will use my powers to viscerally and psychically assassinate and dismember any person who moves to put this thread into Dramakon, where the dead boy IEF is the king shit pussy in that hell.


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[Mungodave]

Does Barbarella count?

http://goremasternews.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/jane-fonda-as-barbarella.jpg




Yum


Mungo

[WhispersInTheDark]

Does Barbarella count?

Yum


Mungo


She's kind of suited to a comic portrayal huh.

Did she ever have a comic version? Did Duran Duran?

What about Jane Fonda working out?

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http://www.globalwebart.com/source/NanhiDuniya/Images/CartoonsPics/Donald-Daisy-Duck-Love.jpg

1. What are the 5 most important comics currently being published today? (the current ones, no nostalgia).

2. Has Disney changed Marvel much?

3. Who is buying comics these days? What kinds of people, that you know?



http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Avengers/the_avengers.jpg

1. 5 most important comics today? Don't know. I was a HUGE Marvel guy, from around 10 years of age until i was 16. Still have a lot of them in mylar or comic bags in the basement. A buddy of mine started recollecting for about a year or so, so I would read his comics. He bought Marvel, mostly. Anyway, as this is a conspiracy site (is it), there was a ongoing storyline called Civil War that seemed important. Basically, the government has superheroes work for them. It even hires super villains. Those that won't register are enemies of the state - Wolverine, Spiderman, Dr Strange, Powerman, Iron First, and a few other became the New Avengers. They were enemies of the state. Good shit.

2. I can't say I saw much in any way that Disney changed Marvel. The changes I notice were already in play when I was 15 or 16 and the Mutant Massacre was the them de jour. Mostly, these huge story lines that would go through all of the different comic titles. I have mixed feelings about those.

3. My buddy was the only one I know who was buying comics. He stopped as soon as he got really into his new motorcycle - riding it and working on it.

[WhispersInTheDark]

2. I can't say I saw much in any way that Disney changed Marvel. The changes I notice were already in play when I was 15 or 16 and the Mutant Massacre was the them de jour. Mostly, these huge story lines that would go through all of the different comic titles. I have mixed feelings about those.



Thanks egg!!!



The storylines make you buy into more comic titles to follow the storyline, eh. I used to do that reading some cross-overs but if the writer or artist was someone I didn't care about then fuck the storyline!

Actually the huge (in the minds of the protagonists) crossover storylines moving across different titles do dound familiar.

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Thanks egg!!!



The storylines make you buy into more comics to follow the storyline, eh. I used to do that reading some cross-overs but if the writer or artist was someone I didn't care about then fuck the storyline!

Actually the huge (in the minds of the protagonists) crossover storylines moving across different titles do dound familiar.

Yeah. That was my problem with them, as well. It was actually something that helped me stop the comic addiction/habit in my teens. They made it too difficult to keep up.
I loved Thor, the X-Men, Spidey. I also collected the Avengers, the Hulk and Iron Man. I know I am missing comics but those were the big 6, for sure.
I still have the first Macfarlane Spidey and the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles number 2. It was worth far more then than it is now.
There was a point, when I was 14 where, going to Mike's comic shop on Austin Street on a Thursday (new comic day) buying my fix, going home and making a bowl of Corn Pops and reading my comic books in front of the TV was pure heaven. Truly.

[WhispersInTheDark]

True nostalgia egg!

I read comics from the age of 4 but I never met another kid who collected comics till high school, and that is a friendship built on this originally, that has lasted!

I have to comment on something with Donald and Daisy Duck that I noticed just now opening the thread for a third time. Even though they are naked from the waist down and they have no genitals, they are still not entwined but just having a polite Disney A-frame hug!

LOL!!


Excelsior.

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True nostalgia egg!

I read comics from the age of 4 but I never met another kid who collected comics till high school, and that is a friendship built on this originally, that has lasted!

I have to comment on something with Donald and Daisy Duck that I noticed just now opening the thread for a third time. Even though they are naked from the waist down and they have no genitals, they are still not entwined but just having a polite Disney A-frame hug!

LOL!!


Excelsior.
Yeah, I bought them when I was just a little little dude (or, my parents did for me) but I wouldn't say I was a collector. It wasn't until got a bit older that
i got serious about it.

I don't remember ever buying a Disney comic, I must admit. As for DC, Green Lantern was the man, hands down. Batman and Superman had their time, too, with me.

[MissA]

Damn you! But last post of the day... (I hope)

1. What are the 5 most important comics currently being published today? (the current ones, no nostalgia).

Current ones no nostalgia???? Okay.

People always think I'm weird because I cross over, I'm not "Make Mine Marvel"...I can see value in both.

CAPTAIN AMERICA

I used to find this character very "meh" but the storyline where Captain America had to be taken out because he stood against the government was brilliant. Being one of the few "lawful good" characters and then turning into a "chaotic good" for the sake of "freedom" was actually pretty cool. It allowed the writers not only to reinvent Cap, but remind people about what they believed America to be.

They've also put him through tribunals, etc. I'm not a Cap fan but the last decade what the writers have tried to do has been interesting.

SPIDERMAN (Ultimate)

It's fucking Spiderman. Nuff said.

BATMAN

Yes, cliche, but for a reason. Batman has no superpowers and fights crime as good, if not better than superman. It basically tells the smart kids that if they applied themselves to physical activity such as ninja skills they, too, could be "super". Also, every once in a while they do neat stuff like give him Green Lantern's ring and get him eyebrow raising relationships such as that with Catwoman.

ANITA BLAKE

Yes, so what? I like those comics. Bite me.

THE NEW FRONTIER

Just set the bar for beauty.

IRON MAN

I'm putting him on here because of the impact that the character has made and helped to ensure that comics on the big screen (especially Marvel) wouldn't suck.


2. Has Disney changed Marvel much?

The comics, no.

3. Who is buying comics these days? What kinds of people, that you know?

The same nerds that always have, and people who realize that "geek" is the new "chic". The newcomers are people who have seen Ironman, TDK, and others and want to continue the wonder they saw on the screen.

I think the only comic book characters that have been consistently well written are Spiderman and Batman. The others come and go, but you know you won't get shit if you buy either ones of those. I love Thor...LOVE Thor when he is written well, but when he's not its just okay. I love the new Wonder Woman but again, I don't know how that will pan out.

Short runs are great. I like Catwoman's, for example.

Graphic novels are awesome. The art is usually beautiful and the stories compact.

[MissA]

I have always thought (thanks, Batman) that it would be fun to be a superhero and just fuck with people's heads...like, why is this person in a suit?

So I take great pleasure in reading about people on the Superhero Registry who actually do this weird stuff or those two teenagers in Jersey a few years back who (after the Dark Knight) got Ninja weapons and were actually beating up drug dealers until they were caught.

I'll try to find the mugshots....

[MissA]

Here's the link: http://cbs3.com/watercooler/ninja.new.jersey.2.800992.html

http://media.northjersey.com/images/279*184/082008_ninjaboys1_500.jpg

And for anyone that wants to try this at home and hopefully not get arrested like they did...

http://www.therlsh.net/

[BE2]

When I was very young I gave over my comic book collection for the irresistible allure of the newest form of subversive cartoon syndicate- Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Gaines, Al Jaffee- a phenomenon known as Mad Magazine. I looked on sadly as my cherished super heroes were summarily beaten back into the pulp that birthed them by the advance of the Anti-heroes- the creations of the beatnik minds of these revolutionary illustrators. I never went back and never will.

http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2009/07/27/Alfred%20E.%20Neuman.jpg

[BE2]

While DC Comics continued to advance their stable of superheroes as the post modern zeitgheist- the face of the conquering American Empire- the American face that I came to recognize was that new iconic Mona Lisa of the age- the moronic and ironic visage of Alfred E. Neuman. While my friends were proudly counting MIGs shot down in Korea (and apprenticing as willing cannon fodder in the Empire's newest adventure- Vietnam) I was hanging in espresso dives commiserating with old men and women who judged all the heroics of Empire to be fatuous, decadent, sophomoric and destructive of the human soul.

[MissA]

While DC Comics continued to advance their stable of superheroes as the post modern zeitgheist- the face of the conquering American Empire- the American face that I came to recognize was that new iconic Mona Lisa of the age- the moronic and ironic visage of Alfred E. Neuman. While my friends were proudly counting MIGs shot down in Korea (and apprenticing as willing cannon fodder in the Empire's newest adventure- Vietnam) I was hanging in espresso dives commiserating with old men and women who judged all the heroics of Empire to be fatuous, decadent, sophomoric and destructive of the human soul.

:|

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[MissA]

You know...the Dark Knight movie dealt with anarchy, free speech, privacy, chaos, real right from real wrong--if there is even such a things as "right"--not flag pumping bullshit.

The joker was actually sympathetic in many ways and Batman's decisions were harder and filled with angst.

It really upped the ante on what is a "hero"...

[Pam]

Wasn't a big fan of Comics but I am ashamed to admit I did get the odd Archie Comic book to read and like BE, I was a fan of Mad Magazine :D

[MissA]

Comic books are not what people think. They have engaging story lines. Real questions of mores and ethos. They are mini passion plays in brilliant colors.

The art is fantastic and they keep you gripped from week to week. They've dealt with issues of racism, patriotism gone mad, sexism, rape, war, stds, homosexuality...and done it better than television.

[BE2]

You know...the Dark Knight movie dealt with anarchy, free speech, privacy, chaos, real right from real wrong--if there is even such a things as "right"--not flag pumping bullshit.

The joker was actually sympathetic in many ways and Batman's decisions were harder and filled with angst.

It really upped the ante on what is a "hero"...I'm boycotting Hollywood and have been for 30 years now. So all that's lost on me.There are only so many ways you can rewrite Dostoevsky.

[BE2]

Comic books are not what people think. They have engaging story lines. Real questions of mores and ethos. They are mini passion plays in brilliant colors.

The art is fantastic and they keep you gripped from week to week. They've dealt with issues of racism, patriotism gone mad, sexism, rape, war, stds, homosexuality...and done it better than television.
The LKK (Large Koidal Kollider) performs the same function. For the passion of the cartoons look no farther than Dramakon. Brought to you in vivid JelloKolor.

[MissA]

Yes, but does anyone wear capes?

Didn't think so...

[BE2]

they will when your cat signs up. :lol:

[MissA]

He probably won't post here. He likes to keep his litterbox tidy.

[BE2]

Oh! Well maybe he can post in Watcher-in-the-Shithouse's threads. If he's not banned, of course.

[MissA]

Oh! Well maybe he can post in Watcher-in-the-Shithouse's threads. If he's not banned, of course.

He's Batman. Do you think a little thing like "ignore" would stop him if he really wanted to post there?

Puh-lease.

[BE2]

Looks like WITD's(PBUH's) silly thread is slowly taking on a new direction- from literature to litterature. He will be pissed and we won't be wanting to confront his righteous wrath. Oh well- fuckem...:lol:

[MissA]

Litterature... :lol:

[BE2]

post modern scatology.

[MissA]

Post modern scratchology.

[BE2]

Duly noted and added to the Koidville lexicon. Thank ya, thank ya vurra much.

[Ducky]

1. 5 most important comics today? Don't know. I was a HUGE Marvel guy, from around 10 years of age until i was 16. Still have a lot of them in mylar or comic bags in the basement. A buddy of mine started recollecting for about a year or so, so I would read his comics. He bought Marvel, mostly. Anyway, as this is a conspiracy site (is it), there was a ongoing storyline called Civil War that seemed important. Basically, the government has superheroes work for them. It even hires super villains. Those that won't register are enemies of the state - Wolverine, Spiderman, Dr Strange, Powerman, Iron First, and a few other became the New Avengers. They were enemies of the state. Good shit.

2. I can't say I saw much in any way that Disney changed Marvel. The changes I notice were already in play when I was 15 or 16 and the Mutant Massacre was the them de jour. Mostly, these huge story lines that would go through all of the different comic titles. I have mixed feelings about those.

3. My buddy was the only one I know who was buying comics. He stopped as soon as he got really into his new motorcycle - riding it and working on it.


I kick myself when I didn't sift through the 'intact' piles of comic books in this one abandoned home we discovered years ago.

The home and comics looked like it was right out of the 40's/50's?

Can you imagine what they'd fetch for in an auction today?

And NO...the home isn't there any more ...got plowed under for some development or another.

[BE2]

That's nice, dear.

[Ducky]

That's nice, dear.

Had I known better, I would've checked to see if the home had insulation (not the normal pink stuff), as some people used to use old movie placards to fill in the gaps in the walls.

I heard someone found a treasure trove of them back a few years ago, and they were still in good shape.

[MissA]

Comics are a good investment depending on the popularity. Egg mentioned his TMNT comics. Four years ago they would be meaningless, but a new live action movie is coming out and thats raising the price.

Those of us who have TDK are sitting on a gold mine when we retire. :D

I also have limited edition Apocalypse with the alternate cover (gotta get those). Actually, you need to cozy up to the comic book shop owners because they can make sure their regulars get the best covers.

[BE2]

Had I known better, I would've checked to see if the home had insulation (not the normal pink stuff), as some people used to use old movie placards to fill in the gaps in the walls.

I heard someone found a treasure trove of them back a few years ago, and they were still in good shape.Look for old newspapers used as window chinking. I've used them to date buildings to within a day or two of the window installation.

[FancyFree]

The only comics i read were Archie comics. I loved them, I had a lot of them! And yes the MAD comics too.

This makes me want to run out and buy some Archie comics. lol

Ahh, goodtimes.

[BE2]

I wanted to fuck Veronica sooooo bad.

[MissA]

Archie comics? Fancy...no. Just...no.

[BE2]

Oh and do you think there was any truth to the rumor that Betty was getting it on with Jug Head?

[FancyFree]

I wanted to fuck Veronica sooooo bad.

Why am i not surprised. lolol

[BE2]

hahahahaha Dunno...

[FancyFree]

Archie comics? Fancy...no. Just...no.

Umm, yes. I never liked any other type of comics.

[FancyFree]

Oh and do you think there was any truth to the rumor that Betty was getting it on with Jug Head?

I don't know but i always wanted archie to get with Betty. However, i secretly liked Veronica the best.

[MissA]

This:

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/Archie_600.jpg

Does in no way, shape, or form compare to the awesomeness that is this:

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/8190/670213-green_lantern_batman_super.jpg

[FancyFree]

Umm, i think it's a lot better. THAT other one does nothing for my very girly side.

[BE2]

Archie rules. Looks like Veronica's getting a little wide in the beam, eh? Betty's looking better and better.

[MissA]

Umm, i think it's a lot better. THAT other one does nothing for my very girly side.

How about this for forbidden love? Batman and Catwoman. *sigh*

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3585/batman610pg228rjnz7.jpg

[FancyFree]

lol Not feelin' it. Sorry MissA. :)

[BE2]

Yeah- but check out the mams on those broads!

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/photos/uncategorized/archie_cover.jpg

[MissA]

Christ.

Amkon needs to ban forthwith: Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jugghead.

PERMABAN

[FancyFree]

lolol....oh god NO!

[BE2]

NO FUCKIN WAY!

[BE2]

I might have to get Reggie in here to kick your ass.

[MrPenny]

We know Jughead is here to stay.

[MissA]

Well...Batman would not only beat the crap out of Reggie BUT soil his litterbox.

[FancyFree]

I heard Batman dug Robin more then Catwoman.

[BE2]

Batman was a closet queen. No doubt about it.

[MissA]

That's it. Both of you are going on Watcher's ignore list.

Take that, assnuggets!

[FancyFree]

I love being on Ignore. It's exciting for me. lolol

[MissA]

I love being on Ignore. It's exciting for me. lolol


And not only that, but I give Batman permission to spray on your posts. He's uncut you know.

[FancyFree]

And not only that, but I give Batman permission to spray on your posts. He's uncut you know.


lol I could kick his ass.

[MissA]

lol I could kick his ass.

You think, Fancy. You think.

You've never seen an Oriental Shorthair unleashed.

Feel the fury!

JLw3Z1rXvCo&

[FancyFree]

that's nothing ....behold the fury of Guinea Pigs!

lCZz3iucUww

[MissA]

I have one. He trembles beneath the might cat paws of...

The Batman.

[WhispersInTheDark]

Looks like WITD's(PBUH's) silly thread is slowly taking on a new direction- from literature to litterature. He will be pissed and we won't be wanting to confront his righteous wrath. Oh well- fuckem...


I am enjoying this thread and especially reading members' own backgrounds in comic reading.

There should be more commentary on the question, what are the most important 5 comics being published in the world today (thanks MissA, and others) but that's a difficult one if in reality a lot of members aren't reading comics - which is to be expected!

To comment for BE - without putting too fine a point on things:

* it is pretty obvious to anyone appreciating subtleties that I write cliterature - not the kind that you might find in bodice rippers, but the kind that inspires with a good level of intensity and passion;

* some people are fantastic in that genre, some people are total shit, we all know where we sit in that spectrum, and in the game of life, some people try hard and lose, lose, lose again - the kind that don't win trust and respect;

* superheros make appearances in that genre and go on apparent crusades facing all kinds of supervillains and even, as we have seen in the commentary on multi-title crossovers in this thread, truly finding themselves in the mirror and what side they are on in the battle of good vs evil. Living psychodrama is fun for the strong and it will kill the weak totally. The true superheros are consistent in their goal of eliminating the worst most evil total shit, knowing themselves in the mirror and spending whatever time they must in the dark sides and the light sides, on their own - never banding in cliques except for those formed with the goal of eliminating the worst most total evil shit;

* personally, I would give a categorical assurance and guarantee that I have written no literature/cliterature in the past week at all that is written without the intent of fulfilling every part of a plotline in the realm of good and evil. The script is already written, maybe you only need to reread it to see that and where this thing ends, and a new story begins.


And, there ain't nuthin wrong with Archie Comics - everyone comes to the comics genre with their own path!

[WhispersInTheDark]

http://mommyblogs.typepad.com/a_day_in_the_life_of_a_su/images/2008/07/12/spanking_paddle_2.jpg


Mild-mannered FancyFree by day... The Spankstress by night.

[FancyFree]

hahaha! Umm, i'd like to read some of your......literature. lol

[WhispersInTheDark]

LOL.

[MissA]

When Archie can defeat Bane, the Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and the Joker or when he can combat Dr Octopus with wit alone...then we'll talk about Archie being worthwhile.

[WhispersInTheDark]

hahaha! Umm, i'd like to read some of your......literature. lol


I try to make anything that is more than one line at Amkon a tiny story in its own right with a beginning, a middle, and an end... and stuff.

Do you like bliv's avatar?

[FancyFree]

I try to make anything that is more than one line at Amkon a tiny story in its own right with a beginning, a middle, and an end... and stuff.

Well then, maybe u could "spice" it up a little please? lolol

Do you like bliv's avatar? YES!

[MissA]

Fucking A, just tell us: do you do Batman Catwoman fanfic and if not...why not?

[FancyFree]

When Archie can defeat Bane, the Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and the Joker or when he can combat Dr Octopus with wit alone...then we'll talk about Archie being worthwhile.

Well, i should write my own comics i think. With pretty, girly but tough superheros, who dress awesomely and have many romantic and passionate interludes. THEN I might be interested.

Seriously, i might do this. lol

[MissA]

Well, i should write my own comics i think. With pretty, girly but tough superheros, who dress awesomely and have many romantic and passionate interludes. THEN I might be interested.

Seriously, i might do this. lol

They have those Fancy. There are so many comic titles out there. You would be quite surprised.

[FancyFree]

They have those Fancy. There are so many comic titles out there. You would be quite surprised.

Fair enough. I'm sure there are, i've just never came across any that made me interested. They seem to lack pretty colors. lol

[MissA]

Fair enough. I'm sure there are, i've just never came across any that made me interested. They seem to lack pretty colors. lol

Comic book art:

http://image.linkinn.com/userfile/pictures_0911/Image/Some_Beautiful_Fantasy_Art__1_4.jpg

Although it is called "graphic novels"...its still pretty much comic books.

[Paroxysm]

If you all have never heard of, or read any Ctrl+Alt+Del...then you've been missing out:
http://www.cad-comic.com





http://static.cad-comic.com/comics/584990775c11153st2ba35691154.jpg

http://static.cad-comic.com/comics/4185452869c11912cz2qa36759311.jpg

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

That's it. Both of you are going on Watcher's ignore list.

Take that, assnuggets!

Um, I only ignore those whom I feel any attempt at dialogue is wasted effort as they are only wanting to troll me?

[MissA]

Um, I only ignore those whom I feel any attempt at dialogue is wasted effort as they are only wanting to troll me?

But Watcher...did you read what she wrote about Batman? And...and...she likes Archie comics for chrissake, I mean...when does the indignity end!?!

[Pam]

:lol:

Now I understand why I like Fancy so much, we were both Archie Comic Book fans :D

I used to get the Archie Digest when my Mum was doing the grocery shopping, I would sneak it in with the groceries when she wasn't looking.

My brothers read the Batman and Superman Comics, I could never get into those.

I prefer light hearted stuff, even movies, I prefer comedy to drama.

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

But Watcher...did you read what she wrote about Batman? And...and...she likes Archie comics for chrissake, I mean...when does the indignity end!?!

Poor taste and denial of awesomeness isn't a ignorable offense? :p

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

I prefered Ghost Rider and Wolverine myself. Then prefered Neil Gaiman's graphic novels.

[MissA]

I prefered Ghost Rider and Wolverine myself. Then prefered Neil Gaiman's graphic novels.

Scott Summers > Wolverine

http://www.filmjackets.com/FILM_JACKETS/XMEN-3/X-Men3-Cyclops-005.jpg

[FancyFree]

:lol:

Now I understand why I like Fancy so much, we were both Archie Comic Book fans :D

I used to get the Archie Digest when my Mum was doing the grocery shopping, I would sneak it in with the groceries when she wasn't looking.

My brothers read the Batman and Superman Comics, I could never get into those.

I prefer light hearted stuff, even movies, I prefer comedy to drama.

lmao Pam, i used to get those too every time I went grocery shopping with mom! lolol

[FancyFree]

Poor taste and denial of awesomeness isn't a ignorable offense? :p

Hey! i have excellent taste, tyvm!!!

:p

[MissA]

Hey! i have excellent taste, tyvm!!!

:p

You have excellent taste, Fancy...in horses.

[FancyFree]

horses, men, purses.....the list goes on and on lol

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

Scott Summers > Wolverine

http://www.filmjackets.com/FILM_JACKETS/XMEN-3/X-Men3-Cyclops-005.jpg

Eh. Cyclops was a friggin panzy. :p

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

Hey! i have excellent taste, tyvm!!!

:p

Excellent taste a subjective title. :p

[MissA]

Eh. Cyclops was a friggin panzy. :p

He was an extremely powerful mutant. He can blow up stuff from a distance...unlike wolverine who has to run up to something to attack it.

[BE2]

lmao Pam, i used to get those too every time I went grocery shopping with mom! lolol
Big Archie fan myself. All this Manichean sooper hero shit is for dour moralists. Long live Archie! (...but Veronica and Guppy belong to me.)

[MissA]

Big Archie fan myself. All this Manichean sooper hero shit is for dour moralists. Long live Archie! (...but Veronica and Guppy belong to me.)

Check out my signature addition...I will comply somewhat with your boycott, but recognize that some of these idiot are treading on hallowed ground.

Don't mess with The Batman or be prepared for the Wrath of W--t-e!

[BE2]

No- you still don't get it. you're still patronizing the threads of the trivial denialists. denial of principles is like air and racism and misogyny- unseen and inhaled without abandon.

[MissA]

No- you still don't get it. you're still patronizing the threads of the trivial denialists. denial of principles is like air and racism and misogyny- unseen and inhaled without abandon.

BE, I'm trying to get it. Check out my poll. You aren't getting that I have friends that have helped me out when I needed help. Do I just ignore them because they made a choice I don't like?

Give me a solution where I treat my friends with respect and love and I'll choose it.

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

He was an extremely powerful mutant. He can blow up stuff from a distance...unlike wolverine who has to run up to something to attack it.

And who is damn hard to kill.

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

BE, I'm trying to get it. Check out my poll. You aren't getting that I have friends that have helped me out when I needed help. Do I just ignore them because they made a choice I don't like?

Give me a solution where I treat my friends with respect and love and I'll choose it.

How about not trying to pressure people into doing things they don't wish to do? I believe that is called respect.

[FancyFree]

Word.

[WhispersInTheDark]

Word.


Now would be the time to spank the perpetrator with a paddle over your knee.

I'm just saying.

[BE2]

BE, I'm trying to get it. Check out my poll. You aren't getting that I have friends that have helped me out when I needed help. Do I just ignore them because they made a choice I don't like?

Give me a solution where I treat my friends with respect and love and I'll choose it.
The solution is simple. No censorship, ever. If your friends make bad choices- correct them. Otherwise you're not doing your duty as a friend.

[BE2]

Word.That attitude surprises me.

[Pam]

yR2vGJSX0xo

[FancyFree]

That attitude surprises me.

sorry, that was just my way of saying good morning. GOSH! :(

[FancyFree]

Now would be the time to spank the perpetrator with a paddle over your knee.

I'm just saying.

K Whispy, just tell me who the perp is and we'll get to work.

[WhispersInTheDark]

The perp was MissA.

Her crime identified by the Watcher person was trying to pressure people into doing things they don't wish to do.

You said "Word" but did not spank the perpetrator.

It's all good, but maybe you're not yet cut out to wear the fancy costume or dish out justice. You're dealing with a sensible adult who knows she needs a spanking, not an innocent orphan child or a puppy who wet your carpet.

[MissA]

Regenerative powers is a so-so superpower. It's not at all like super strength, the ability to fly, or the ability to blast a building to smithereens from a distance.

[WhispersInTheDark]

Regenerative powers is a so-so superpower.

Say that after your spanking.

[FancyFree]

Me saying "word" was my way of saying Good Morning, FFS!!! i hadn't even read anything before i said that.

MissA needs a spanking? Well then i'll give you my paddle and YOU can do it, Whispy. I'm sure you would enjoy it much more then i would.

[FancyFree]

All I know is the Archie-Betty-Veronica is one of the most delightful little love triangles going.

[Pam]

All I know is the Archie-Betty-Veronica is one of the most delightful little love triangles going.

But Reggie was always in there somewhere too :D

[FancyFree]

Very True, Pam. However i never thought he was a real factor in all of that.

:)

[WhispersInTheDark]

Me saying "word" was my way of saying Good Morning, FFS!!! i hadn't even read anything before i said that.




Then right there is a useful demonstration of one of the pre-qualifications of opening your mouth in the context of a conversation.

You said "Word". Look at what that meant in context and what happened as a result of opening your mouth before engaging your brain. Good heroes don't do that, often!

You wanted to say "Good Morning, FFS!!!"

They appear almost like two different things.

I'm not going to do your spanking job for you, btw. It's your prerogative. Just know that you now have a reason to be a spankee.

And Good Morning, FFS!!!

[FancyFree]

Then there is a useful demonstration of one of the pre-qualifications of opening your mouth before understand the context of a conversation. I apologize, sometimes i get overly excited to be here. :rolleyes:

You said "Word". Look at what that meant.

You wanted to say "Good Morning, FFS!!!"

They appear almost like two different things.

I'm not going to do your spanking job for you, btw. It's your prerogative. Just know that you now have a reason to be a spankee. I don't mind. lol

And Good Morning, FFS!!! Good Morning Whispy, FFS!

[MissA]

Regenerative powers is good to have, but they are exactly crime fighting powers.

[FancyFree]

MissA, Whispy is going to spank you. You have been warned. lol

[WhispersInTheDark]

that paddle is for spanking, not stirring.

[BE2]

All I know is the Archie-Betty-Veronica is one of the most delightful little love triangles going.and you left me out? it's no triangle, it's a square.

[BE2]

Me saying "word" was my way of saying Good Morning, FFS!!! i hadn't even read anything before i said that.

MissA needs a spanking? Well then i'll give you my paddle and YOU can do it, Whispy. I'm sure you would enjoy it much more then i would.
That's not true. You think word is just a word? Well not in my world it ain't. Word.

[FancyFree]

that paddle is for spanking, not stirring.

I retired after my session with Egg. He wore me and my paddle out.

[FancyFree]

and you left me out? it's no triangle, it's a square.

Oh sorry that's right, u eventually ran off with Veronica, didn't u???

[FancyFree]

That's not true. You think word is just a word? Well not in my world it ain't. Word.

Peace.

[BE2]

word

[BE2]

Oh sorry that's right, u eventually ran off with Veronica, didn't u???
only electronically. but it was pretty good anyway.

[FancyFree]

only electronically. but it was pretty good anyway.

lolol

[egg]

I retired after my session with Egg. He wore me and my paddle out.

I use the assmaster 12 minute work out. Bunns of steel!

[BE2]

I use the assmaster 12 minute work out. Bunns of steel!
jesus. that's an invitation to MrPeepeepanties to barge into this thread.

[FancyFree]

I use the assmaster 12 minute work out. Bunns of steel!

Yeah but after i was done with them they were Buns of red paddle marks. :p

[egg]

My ass was dented.

She's cruel....

[FancyFree]

lmaooooooooooo

[FancyFree]

U liked it though.

[MrPenny]

Did someone say "assmaster"?

[egg]

U liked it though.

SHHHHHH....... You promised you'd never tell, anyone!!!

[egg]

Did someone say "assmaster"?

The 12 minute assmaster workout.

I am currently creating the 10 1/2 minute Assmaster Workout.

[MissA]

What does this have to do with how cool Apocalypse is? You guys! Come on! You can have your paddle parties some other time or at least talk about how Spiderman paddles Mary Jane.

:(

[FancyFree]

Assmaster is just what Egg was calling me when i was spanking him.

[MrPenny]

The 12 minute assmaster workout.

I am currently creating the 10 1/2 minute Assmaster Workout.

Pfffft....I'm a busy man....(hence my posting on Amkon)....when you get it down to 45 seconds...call me....'kay?

[MrPenny]

How 'bout ass paddling with a rolled up Batman comic?

[BE2]

i warned you people

[FancyFree]

How 'bout ass paddling with a rolled up Batman comic?

That should keep MissA happy.

[BE2]

you're not telling us everything

[MrPenny]

i warned you people

"Get off my lawn ya punks...!!!"

[BE2]

oh fuck. another promising discussion derailed.

[MrPenny]

Human interaction is fluid.....get over it.

[BE2]

OK. I'm over it now. Carry on. Just try not to upset the mudshark. She's sorta fragile this morning.

[MrPenny]

I forgot who the mudshark is supposed to be.....

Regardless, I'd paint my face for the mudshark.

[FancyFree]

Sigh......I'm the mudshark. :(

[MissA]

How 'bout ass paddling with a rolled up Batman comic?

100% better...

[BE2]

Sigh......I'm the mudshark. :(
but still cuter than a bug's ear!

[FancyFree]

but still cuter than a bug's ear!

yeah, not bad for a mudshark lolol

[FancyFree]

you're not telling us everything

What more is there to tell???

[egg]

First graphic novel I ever bought, and still a great one,

The Death Of Captain Marvel

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gWQaU40PH24/SwW0epXdbeI/AAAAAAAAEYk/SS_LrK6n5m4/s1600/TheDeathofCaptainMarvel.jpg


Of course, he didn't stay dead forever. But, he did stay dead far longer than most characters who are killed off.

[BE2]

Ah the obligatory resurrection. We know the core story well...

[BE2]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/2611095403_128194d4cf.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gWQaU40PH24/SwW0epXdbeI/AAAAAAAAEYk/SS_LrK6n5m4/s1600/TheDeathofCaptainMarvel.jpg

[egg]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/2611095403_128194d4cf.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gWQaU40PH24/SwW0epXdbeI/AAAAAAAAEYk/SS_LrK6n5m4/s1600/TheDeathofCaptainMarvel.jpg

Yup,
"Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief....."
U2

[WhispersInTheDark]

I did read just a few Harvey Comics.

Didn't like 'em much. About dead babies. Dead baby boys.

:(


http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/juegos/GameCube-Aventura/93/IMG2-95507/casper.jpg

[MissA]

And you know who else is dead?

http://media.drunkenfist.com/img/art/comic_books/pinups/spawn_rob_larsen.jpg

[WhispersInTheDark]

Yeah, I was going to run a Casper/Spawn crossover here actually. Thanks for stealing my thunder.

;)

[MissA]

:(


I can't help it. You had to start a comic book thread. You just HAD to....

[MissA]

Ten pounds of awesome!

GrIp3k5pJQM

[BE2]

hahahaha not bad. better than jedi anyway.

[FancyFree]

I'm gonna spam this.........soon.

[MissA]

Did you listen? How the hell can you can a dog to say "Batman"....? I must know. I MUST know...

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

It's a hoax? :p

[MissA]

It's a hoax? :p

Check this out:

exQvTGeDbi4

[BE2]

It's a hoax? :p
My turn...

Go fuck yourself you trivial, pseudo-intellectual, pretentious, patronizing, sanctimonious, moralistic moron of a prick. And learn to spell. General Striker as amended by WITD(PBUH)©

[WhispersInTheDark]

Did you listen? How the hell can you can a dog to say "Batman"....? I must know. I MUST know...



MissA ... do you mean train a dog?


and *bump* to get this circulating with some Comics Vid topic currently undergoing derailment elsewhere.

[WhispersInTheDark]

and what BE2 said to Watcher-in-the-Shithouse.

The hypocrisy of appearing in a topic with no relevant contribution, while he (WITlesS) has the topic author on Ignore, is unmanly behavior, and other than demonstrating this, it is immaterial to the dialectic.

We are no closer to establishing a group of 5 titles that are the most important comics in publication today. I may take MissA's by default if there are no other contributions than nostalgia and catfighting.

[MissA]

MissA ... do you mean train a dog?


and *bump* to get this circulating with some Comics Vid topic currently undergoing derailment elsewhere.

LOL yes yes yes

[BE2]

and what BE2 said to Watcher-in-the-Shithouse.

The hypocrisy of appearing in a topic with no relevant contribution, while he (WITlesS) has the topic author on Ignore, is unmanly behavior, and other than demonstrating this, it is immaterial to the dialectic.

We are no closer to establishing a group of 5 titles that are the most important comics in publication today. I may take MissA's by default if there are no other contributions than nostalgia and catfighting.Shit. I haven't read a comic in 50 years. Don't ask me.

[BE2]

The good news is that the UPS guy just dropped off my new coffee grinder. My old one shit the bed on Sunday.

[MissA]

a

We are no closer to establishing a group of 5 titles that are the most important comics in publication today. I may take MissA's by default if there are no other contributions than nostalgia and catfighting.

Serious question: Do you mean art or storyline?

[WhispersInTheDark]

I actually mean significance.

I never liked Love & Rockets, but it was significant.

I loved Knuckles The Malevolent Nun, but it was not significant.

What is significant?

[BE2]

the transcendence of the ego. oh- and clark bars.

[MissA]

Okay, then I stand by my first appraisal. Good storylines, cultural impact, consistency, etc.

[FancyFree]

I actually mean significance.

I never liked Love & Rockets, but it was significant.

I loved Knuckles The Malevolent Nun, but it was not significant.

What is significant?

The Archie-Veronica-Betty love triangle is significant!!!

[MissA]

The Archie-Veronica-Betty love triangle is significant!!!


:|

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

The Archie-Veronica-Betty love triangle is significant!!!

Nah. Perhaps the Archie-Veronica-Betty threesom would be fairly interesting. :D

[BE2]

The Archie-Veronica-Betty love triangle is significant!!!
I second that emotion.

[BE2]

Paint in my hair
ink in my veins i go
down down town.

Past cool dudes from Oakland
slunk in shallow doorways,
blent like lizards,
eyes that snap from
trick to trick

past earnest boys at tables
selling Trotsky for a nickel
Dianetics for a dime
and past a black and basic
hawg-of-a-dog
a red bandanna round his neck
hung tongued and on the make...

I forgot the rest

[MissA]

Goddamit, BE! At least make Chubby your avatar...

[BE2]

Chubby is spoken for by you know who...

[FancyFree]

Nah. Perhaps the Archie-Veronica-Betty threesom would be fairly interesting. :D

haha!

[MissA]

How great of a triangle can it be when Veronica leaves him to be Kevin Keller's fag hag?

http://www.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Archie-Comics-Gay-Character.jpg

[FancyFree]

Chubby is spoken for by you know who...

lmao! yes, Chubby is spoken for. Back off MissA! :p


And GrumpyPants, i LOVE the new avvy!!!

[guy]

I always thought the teenage mutant ninja turtles comic was ok back in the mid 80s before that idea was polluted by commercialism.

[egg]

I always thought the teenage mutant ninja turtles comic was ok back in the mid 80s before that idea was polluted by commercialism.

Agreed. Eastman & Laird's originals were good stuff.

[MissA]

TMNT were awesome. Leonardo was my favorite in the comic books and the game because I am not a good gamester.

[guy]

TMNT were awesome. Leonardo was my favorite in the comic books and the game because I am not a good gamester.

game...like video game?

[MissA]

game...like video game?

Uh huh. I also have the rubber toys, too. :)

[FancyFree]

Umm...........lol

[WhispersInTheDark]

Umm...........lol



Seconded.

Oops. Like crabs. Maybe it's an ESL thing?

[guy]

Well, i was not sure...I have only touched video games twice in my life...did not do much for me.

[MissA]

Anyway, I think that of the past ten years the Captain America storyline is actually the most powerful and I always thought Captain America was boring.

[WhispersInTheDark]

Anyway, I think that of the past ten years the Captain America storyline is actually the most powerful and I always thought Captain America was boring.


Jim Steranko's post-Shield caps (a little before your time and mine) are some of the great Silver Age issues.

#111, when Cap died, is a bona fide classic in my opinion. You should seek it out. The Falcon first appeared in #113 from memory.

[FancyFree]

What's before you time? How ancient are u, rabbit? :p

:nuts2:

[lala]

Here my comic I like, I don't know if many would of seen look it, to naughty . . . ;) ha ha ha O my he he he

http://kaganof.com/kagablog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/cunt.jpg

[MissA]

Jim Steranko's post-Shield caps (a little before your time and mine) are some of the great Silver Age issues.

#111, when Cap died, is a bona fide classic in my opinion. You should seek it out. The Falcon first appeared in #113 from memory.

I have a nerd friend who is in his mid-late 50's and has been collecting comics since the 60s. He has an air-controlled room, has them insured, etc. He is the world's biggest Cap fan and would always shout out:

"The Star Spangled Avenger"
"The red, white and blue champion of freedom..."

I had to read Cap comics at his house and while I wasn't so nuts about Cap then I still think the Bucky Barnes stuff was good and the storylines in the past decade.

[BE2]

Here my comic I like, I don't know if many would of seen look it, to naughty . . . ;) ha ha ha O my he he he

http://kaganof.com/kagablog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/cunt.jpgi think Moonbeam and Pigeon need signed copies. :lol:

[FancyFree]

hahahaha lala!

[Pam]

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[FancyFree]

Good one pam!!!!

[FancyFree]

That's such a feel good song too.

[MissA]

Jesus help me.

[BE2]

what your problem? what are you some kind of closet antiarchieist?

[WhispersInTheDark]

http://www.badkarmaproductions.com/jc/comics/2008-07-01-JesusPAGE.jpg

[FancyFree]

Archie rocks......obviously.

[MissA]

what your problem? what are you some kind of closet antiarchieist?

Closet? No. I'm a flaming antiarchiest.

[BE2]

http://www.badkarmaproductions.com/jc/comics/2008-07-01-JesusPAGE.jpg
http://kaganof.com/kagablog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/cunt.jpg

Sold as a matched set.

[MissA]

Real comic book hero...

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2010/07/chris-hemsworth-thor-first-look.jpg

THOR

[WhispersInTheDark]

Last time I send a fictional comic book hero called upon by name to help out any missadventures around this place.

Sheesh.

[MissA]

This thread is borderline ... :(

I can't believe a comic book thread gives us archie, twats, and machine gun Jesus--wait! I forgot what forum I was on.

Carry on... :D

[BE2]

Yeah- well you're the one who pasted a picture of Jesus shooting HP on a family forum. Get real, WITD(PBUY).

[BE2]

All I did was re-post Lala's anatomy lesson.

[WhispersInTheDark]

Metaphorically, you should see that Missadventure called for Jesus, who came to destroy the Archies. The uniforms represent a popular view of a despicable enemy, which is how Missadventure regards the Archies.

I believe my analysis is more accurate, and can't see any pigeons in sight on this thread, except the one that Alessandra captured and is holding for ransom back there. <<<<<<<<<<<

It's a different sub plot. Pigeons and doves are symbols of love and peace, by day or moonlight.

The offer is your to accept, BE(PBUY).

[FancyFree]

is it really too much to ask that we just be respectful of each other???? FFS!

[Pam]

iRespect others :D

[lala]

is it really too much to ask that we just be respectful of each other???? FFS!


No not all but I do feel it work both way, you give respect and your'll receive it, but don't expect any if your drop shit on someone . . . I've found anyway :D

[WhispersInTheDark]

:)

My favorite nun Knuckles (lala's convent teacher) returned in 2007, dropping shit on everyone:


http://www.comics.org.nz/wiki/images/e/e6/Knuckles_rather_crude.jpg


http://www.comics.org.nz/wiki/images/7/70/Knuckles_is_selling_out.jpg


Back from the dead in the first of an occasional series - the scourge of 1980s student newspapers, everybody's favourite "naughty auntie" Knuckles the Malevolent Nun returns to challenge the status quo, molest farm animals and show you her rosary. Original creators Cornelius Stone and Roger Langridge are in the saddle again, and there's an eye-watering assortment of guest artists offering their own interpretations of her gorgeous visage (and parts south). This issue sees Her Malevolence travel to a cosmic sewer, abuse her fly, contemplate eating an endangered species or two, prove that Humpty Dumpty was pushed, and pose nude for a reality-bending masterpiece guaranteed to fry your mind. (Scenes of Knuckles eating a Cruntucky Fried CruntTMburger are, however, not for the faint of heart.) Proceeds will go to Knuckles' Retirement Home for South American War Criminals.

[WhispersInTheDark]

Hernandez Brothers - Love & Rockets

http://www.newkadia.com/Covers/S/L/Love%20and%20Rockets/loveandrockets1.jpg


http://mrow.net/blog/archives/2004/02/20/loveandrocketsvol2no1.jpg

"One aspect of the Love and Rockets opus is the way Los Bros Hernandez portray the passage of time in a relatively realistic manner despite the traditional constraints of the medium. For example, Maggie's character debuted as a slight yet curvy young adult Pro-solar mechanic living in a world both distinctly chicano and punk with a sci-fi twist. As Jaime developed her character in more detail, she started to gain weight slowly. Over the years, Maggie and the other characters have evolved, growing more layered and complex as their stories develop. The present Maggie is now the manager of an apartment complex with bleached blonde hair and a penchant for wearing sexy bathing suits on her rubenesque figure. Jaime has also made extensive use of flashbacks, with Maggie and the others presented at different ages from toddlers through teenagers and young adults to thirtysomethings. The first issue of volume two of Love and Rockets featured a cover with a range of different Maggie ages/looks.

The original runs of Palomar and Locas have each been collected in recent one-volume editions by Fantagraphics (see Palomar (graphic novel)), although not all of the stories involving "Locas" and "Palomar" characters are contained in these collections. The original fifty-issue Love and Rockets "Volume One" has also been reprinted in its entirety in both a fifteen-volume paperback library, and more recently a seven-volume mass-market paperback series by Fantagraphics. In addition, several hardcovers collect edited versions of the series tales.

Many attempts have been made to make L&R into a movie, or series of movies. However, until recently, the movie rights had been held up in litigation for over 15 years."

[BE2]

is it really too much to ask that we just be respectful of each other???? FFS!
yes

[FancyFree]

Ok, that's all i wanted to know. Thank you.......sigh.

[BE2]

any time, Dr Muddguppy.

[FancyFree]

lol

[Hazelnut]

Hernandez Brothers - Love & Rockets

However, until recently, the movie rights had been held up in litigation for over 15 years."

That's an amazing statement to me.

[Watcher-In-The-Shadows]

is it really too much to ask that we just be respectful of each other???? FFS!

Must be given and some fucks in the world expect it and refuse to give it.

[WhispersInTheDark]

That's an amazing statement to me.


15 years of litigating the film rights to a comic?

Yes it seems over the top a little, all I could find in interviews as to why this process has been so lengthy was the author's insistence on Mexican American actors to play the characters.

But maybe it's quite low key. Some things are decades in the making and riddled with litigation - I would like to ask Peter Jackson about breaking down the ridiculous Hollywood mafia, and how the (awful) third in the "Qatsi" series (Koyaanisqatsi/Powaqqatsi/Naqoyqatsi) got funded.


Comic-Con 2010 is on right now at the San Diego Convention Center! I wonder who is doing karaoke.

[Pam]

Comic-Con 2010 is on right now at the San Diego Convention Center! I wonder who is doing karaoke.


lUuPLaUzBKg&feature=player_embedded

[WhispersInTheDark]

Reggie?

[Pam]

Dilton Doiley:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/33/Diltondly.png/120px-Diltondly.png

[Pam]

Chuck is African American and the son of Floyd Clayton, who works at Riverdale High School as the school's coach and Alice Clayton, a housewife. Chuck grew up a shy loner but, after being unhesitatingly accepted as an equal by Archie and his friends, he grew up to become a confident, mature teenager.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/61/Chuckcltn.png (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/61/Chuckcltn.png)

[WhispersInTheDark]

1. Important comics?

SAN DIEGO – The cast of the upcoming Universal Pictures film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World kicked things off at the 22nd annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards (the Eisner Awards) by awarding the Best Humor trophy to cartoonist Bryan Lee O'Malley for the graphic novel Scott Pilgrim vs. the Universe (published by Oni Press).

The top winner at the gala awards ceremony held July 23 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego was graphic novelist David Mazzucchelli, whose critically acclaimed Asterios Polyp (published by Pantheon) garnered the Best Graphic Album–New award as well as Best Writer/Artist and Best Lettering.

The Eisner Awards ceremony, which honors comics' best and brightest, is at the premier awards event for the industry, held at Comic-Con International (Comic-Con), the largest comic book and popular arts event in Western Hemisphere.

The other creators who received multiple awards were manga creator Yoshihiro Tatsumi for A Drifting Life (Best Reality-Based Work and Best U.S. Edition of International Material–Asia), published by Drawn & Quarterly; artist Jill Thompson for Beasts of Burden (Best Publication for Teens, Best Painter), published by Dark Horse; artist J. H. Williams III for Detective Comics (Best Penciller/Inker, Best Cover Artist), published by DC); and writer/artist team Eric Shanower and Skottie Young for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Best Limited Series, Best Publication for Kids), published by Marvel.

No single publisher dominated the evening. DC Comics had four winners, including two for Absolute Justice; Dark Horse, IDW, Image, and Marvel Comics all received three trophies; and First Second and Drawn & Quarterly receive two.

The awards were presented at the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. MCs Maurice LaMarche (voice actor, Pinky and the Brain, Futurama) and Bill Morrison (creative director for Matt Groening's Bongo Comics) kept the program going at a brisk pace. Assisting them on stage was actress Kayre Morrison. Presenters during the evening besides the Scott Pilgrim cast included actor Thomas Jane (The Punisher, Hung), writer/actor Ben Garant (Reno 911) who was joined via video by writing partner Tom Lennon; voice actor Phil LaMarr (Futurama, Samurai Jack); Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons; award nominees James Robinson, C. Tyler, and Laurie Sandell; and Comic-Con special guests Berkeley Breathed, Chris Claremont, Milo Manara, Peter Bagge, James Sturm, and Jillian Tamaki.

Sergio Aragonés once again presented the Hall of Fame Awards. The six inductees and their acceptors were: Steve Gerber (accepted by his daughter, Samantha), Dick Giordano (accepted by his longtime business partner Pat Bastienne), Burne Hogarth (accepted by his son, Ross), Michael Kaluta (accepted by his editor, Shelly Bond), Bob Montana (accepted by his daughter Paige and son Donald), and Mort Weisinger (accepted by his daughter, Joyce).

Among the other awards given out over the evening were the Comic-Con's Clampett and Manning awards. The Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, presented by Bob's daughter Ruth, went to Jeannie Schulz, widow of Charles Schulz and the Founding Board President of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. The Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award went to Marian Churchland (writer/artist of Beast, published by Image Comics) and was presented by past Manning recipient Eric Shanower.

The sixth annual Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing was presented by Mark Evanier and Jerry Robinson to Silver Age DC Marvel writer Gary Friedrich (Sgt. Fury, Ghost Rider) and to Golden Age writer Otto Binder (Captain Marvel), whose award was accepted by Bill Schelly. Maggie Thompson (editor of Comics Buyers Guide) once again handled the special In Memoriam salute.

The Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, given to a store that has done an outstanding job of supporting the comics art medium both in the community and within the industry at large, went to Vault of Midnight of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Baby Tattoo, publishers of books for kids and adults, sponsored the retailer award.

2. Fucka outta here:

Best Action/Adventure Film
The Action Hero's Guide to Saving Lives

Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Film
Stingray Sam

Best Documentary Film
Marwencol

Best Comics-Related Film
The Legacy

Best Horror/Suspense Film
The Window

Best Humor Film
Herpes Boy

Best Animation Film
The Mouse That Soared

Judges
Lloyd Kaufman, Kerry O'Quinn, Mike Roush

[WhispersInTheDark]

Reciprocal conceptual theft

(Top Of The Pops at Anal Warts, started today)...

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/MrMask/MMwebpage0.gif?t=1280291566

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/MrMask/MMWEBPAGE2.gif?t=1280292755

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread597825/pg1

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Did you see Watchmen? If so, what did you think?

[WhispersInTheDark]

I actually haven't seen it.

Of the Alan Moore adaptations I liked From Hell, V for Vendetta, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. But never read them.

[FancyFree]

Was transformers a comic or just a tv series? lolol

[WhispersInTheDark]

Hah! I've seen some rare Bob Hope, and Jerry Lewis comics, but I never knew this existed till just now:

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/1/13923/853285-bradybunch01_super.jpg

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/36894/914523-brady_bunch2_super.jpg

[WhispersInTheDark]

Was transformers a comic or just a tv series? lolol


FF

TV
movies
"rubber toys"
comics



http://makeitsomarketing.tripod.com/PICTRANSFORMERS27FORBLOG.jpg

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:0sYIj8fw_0rj8M:http://www.freecomicbookday.com/bigcovers/transformers.jpg&t=1


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[WhispersInTheDark]

http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/peanuts_watchmen.jpg



I never read the Alan Moore graphic novel, but I quite enjoyed the film, just recently. Obviously knowing the original story might have been beneficial to the viewing, but it stood alone, better than expected.

Any opinions on how good the comic was?

If not, we can talk about Archies.


http://weblogs.variety.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/17/watchmen_trailer.jpg

[lala]

What about Dog from Footrot flats . . . he so cool :D

http://www.backtotheeighties.net/images/horse-from-footrot-flats1.jpg

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http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/peanuts_watchmen.jpg



I never read the Alan Moore graphic novel, but I quite enjoyed the film, just recently. Obviously knowing the original story might have been beneficial to the viewing, but it stood alone, better than expected.

Any opinions on how good the comic was?

If not, we can talk about Archies.


http://weblogs.variety.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/17/watchmen_trailer.jpg

I'll answer this tomorrow. But, in short, I liked it.

[FancyFree]

That movie SUCKED!!!!

[WhispersInTheDark]

FF

You don't like Peanuts ?

[FancyFree]

I was never a fan of Peanuts. lol

[WhispersInTheDark]

I think Linus could have had a stronger role.

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[WhispersInTheDark]

I'll answer this tomorrow. But, in short, I liked it.



What a Comedian.

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What a Comedian.

Sorry. Working all day. No time for long posts. Yeah, I liked the movie. The graphic novel writer (can't recall his name) hates Hollywood. If I remember right, he's an anarchist. He put a curse on the movie. From what I know that movie was changed somewhat.
I've also heard that the little guy (can't remember his name) is actually supposed to be Batman. Nightowl is not.
So, what did you think, WITD?

[WhispersInTheDark]

Alan Moore.

Not enough depth selling the value of the comic.

Extension request not granted. Resubmission required.

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Alan Moore.

Not enough depth selling the value of the comic.

Extension request not granted. Resubmission required.

Are you saying he lost his rights and the comic company (was it DC? Vertigo?) sold the rights to the movie?

[WhispersInTheDark]

Like most artists, his opinion is subjective on adaptations of his work.

He had the same response to League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

I can't comment on From Hell, or V for Vendetta.

It remains for you to help me decide whether to read the graphic novel!

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I have only perused it. My buddy read it and said the movie was much the same EXCEPT there is some sort of space alien in it. A giant destructive one. I think the ending of the movie diverges quite a bit from the comic.

[WhispersInTheDark]

Bugger.

I misread and thought you had studied the graphic novel in some depth.

I have disappointed myself in my imaginings.

Can you get your buddy to sign up and post a review please.

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Bugger.

I misread and thought you had studied the graphic novel in some depth.

I have disappointed myself in my imaginings.

Can you get your buddy to sign up and post a review please.

Hahahahahhahhahahhaha... I doubt it. The parts I did see were much like the movie. If you liked the movie, you'll probably like the graphic novel.

So, did you like the movie?