1st issue Challenge

Frank Castle · Post by **Frank Castle** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:11 pm

Thor: TMA #1 - Such fun little, all ages book with art by the great Chris Samnee. I'm sad to hear that it only ran 8 issues but I'll enjoy these 8 issues.

abysslord · Post by **abysslord** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:45 pm

Frank Castle wrote:Infinite Vacation #1 was an ok read. The idea is really cool but the art and colors were a bit much for me. I didn't enjoy it as much as some other books by Nick Spencer like Morning Glories #1 or Existence 2.0/3.0. But I thought it was a better read and more interesting than Shuddertown. I found the art of Shuddertown to just be shite!

I didn't have a problem with the art/colors of Infinite Vacation, but I'm wondering if this is going to be one of those stories that never really makes sense and instead you just have to read it for what it is.

I'm hoping he answers some basic questions about how this stuff is supposed to work in the next issue because right now it seems like an idea that wasn't fleshed out completely.

For example, the woman leaves the room and he says he wants to buy a parallel version where that didn't happen. Well so what happens, does he get transported into that world and takes the place of the him that's there, or is it just a fantasy world created on the spot with that scenario, and in which case, what happens to the real you while you're doing this new version ....etc.

Frank Castle · Post by **Frank Castle** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:22 am

abysslord wrote:
Frank Castle wrote:Infinite Vacation #1 was an ok read. The idea is really cool but the art and colors were a bit much for me. I didn't enjoy it as much as some other books by Nick Spencer like Morning Glories #1 or Existence 2.0/3.0. But I thought it was a better read and more interesting than Shuddertown. I found the art of Shuddertown to just be shite!
I didn't have a problem with the art/colors of Infinite Vacation, but I'm wondering if this is going to be one of those stories that never really makes sense and instead you just have to read it for what it is.

I'm hoping he answers some basic questions about how this stuff is supposed to work in the next issue because right now it seems like an idea that wasn't fleshed out completely.

For example, the woman leaves the room and he says he wants to buy a parallel version where that didn't happen. Well so what happens, does he get transported into that world and takes the place of the him that's there, or is it just a fantasy world created on the spot with that scenario, and in which case, what happens to the real you while you're doing this new version ....etc.

I had some of the same thoughts. And how is buying a "vacation" to 5 mins earlier a vacation and not just rewinding time in a way!?!?

BobBretall · Post by **BobBretall** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:50 pm

abysslord wrote:
Frank Castle wrote:Infinite Vacation #1 was an ok read. The idea is really cool but the art and colors were a bit much for me. I didn't enjoy it as much as some other books by Nick Spencer like Morning Glories #1 or Existence 2.0/3.0. But I thought it was a better read and more interesting than Shuddertown. I found the art of Shuddertown to just be shite!
I didn't have a problem with the art/colors of Infinite Vacation, but I'm wondering if this is going to be one of those stories that never really makes sense and instead you just have to read it for what it is.

I'm hoping he answers some basic questions about how this stuff is supposed to work in the next issue because right now it seems like an idea that wasn't fleshed out completely.

For example, the woman leaves the room and he says he wants to buy a parallel version where that didn't happen. Well so what happens, does he get transported into that world and takes the place of the him that's there, or is it just a fantasy world created on the spot with that scenario, and in which case, what happens to the real you while you're doing this new version ....etc.

Valid questions all, but that's part of the "ride". This is one of those weird title that I love exactly because it's so different. I'm going to enjoy seeing where it goes.

On Shuddertown, I just picked up the series as back issues for about $1 each. On the whole, I liked it a lot. I didn't mind the art. Again, it was very different than other art styles I've seen, but I thought it set a good mood/tone for the story Spencer was telling.

Cromics · Post by **Cromics** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:14 am

Infestation #1 – Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning have become a “name” to me now. If I see something with their name on it I buy it. That said, I was skeptical about Infestation…another zombie story? I wasn’t so sure I needed another zombie book. BUT, I really liked the kickoff issue of Infestation. I think it’s cool that IDW is doing an event, and I want to support the endeavor. The story is actually more science fiction than zombie, the dead have escaped into parallel universes, and it’s up to CVO to get them out! Not to mention the very well proportioned vampiress…well let’s just say she could give Power Girl a run for her money. Infestation will continue through March with 2 issues each of Transformers, GI Joe, Ghostbusters, and Star Trek. I’m on board with this one.

BobBretall · Post by **BobBretall** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:24 pm

Young Justice #0 – This is a zero issue but it seems that it picks up in mid-story, maybe picking up from a cartoon I did not watch? This is a bad sign for me, but I'm guessing I'm nowhere near the target audience of this comic and 99.9% of the people buying it watch the cartoon, so they can just weave the stories in & out with the cartoon for their core audience. Since I have no plan to watch the cartoon, I don't need to read the comic either.

To answer the inevitable question "Why not watch the cartoon?" I just don't have time. I have lots of stuff demanding my time. For "drawn" stuff I'll read the comics or watch the occasional animated movie (& I don't even watch all those now that DC seems to be pumping one out every other month). Beyond that, if I'm watching TV, I am catching up on one of many live-action shows I have in my "to watch" pile or one of the 100s of movies I want to see and have not watched yet.

Nothing intrinsically wrong with this comic, just not for me.

BobBretall · Post by **BobBretall** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:27 pm

Jurassic Park: The Devils in the Desert #1 – If you like John Byrne & monster movies, you'll like this. This issue builds to a final page reveal of the dinosaurs we knew were coming, subsequent issues should have much more Byrne-drawn dinosaurs, whuch gets a thumbs-up from me.

HassanT · Post by **HassanT** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:15 pm

BobBretall wrote:Young Justice #0 – This is a zero issue but it seems that it picks up in mid-story, maybe picking up from a cartoon I did not watch? This is a bad sign for me, but I'm guessing I'm nowhere near the target audience of this comic and 99.9% of the people buying it watch the cartoon, so they can just weave the stories in & out with the cartoon for their core audience. Since I have no plan to watch the cartoon, I don't need to read the comic either.

To answer the inevitable question "Why not watch the cartoon?" I just don't have time. I have lots of stuff demanding my time. For "drawn" stuff I'll read the comics or watch the occasional animated movie (& I don't even watch all those now that DC seems to be pumping one out every other month). Beyond that, if I'm watching TV, I am catching up on one of many live-action shows I have in my "to watch" pile or one of the 100s of movies I want to see and have not watched yet.

Nothing intrinsically wrong with this comic, just not for me.

I have not read the comic both my daughters read and loved the comic book. Although, they did not understand why start the book with an issue zero

BobBretall · Post by **BobBretall** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:55 pm

HassanT wrote: I have not read the comic both my daughters read and loved the comic book. Although, they did not understand why start the book with an issue zero

I think your daughters are in the exact target demographic for that book, so I'm not surprised. I didn't understand why they started at #0 and still managed to pick up in the middle of a story.

HassanT · Post by **HassanT** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:31 pm

BobBretall wrote:
HassanT wrote: I have not read the comic both my daughters read and loved the comic book. Although, they did not understand why start the book with an issue zero
I think your daughters are in the exact target demographic for that book, so I'm not surprised. I didn't understand why they started at #0 and still managed to pick up in the middle of a story.

I agree with you. My daughters are watching the cartoon so it helps but if hey didn't, I doubt they would know what was going on.

I watch the cartoon with my daughters and I have to say that it is a great show so far.

Frank Castle · Post by **Frank Castle** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:55 pm

My little guy loved the Young Justince cartoon and I thought the #0 issue was fun. And yes, it picked up right after the episode.

BobBretall · Post by **BobBretall** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:50 am

HassanT wrote: I agree with you. My daughters are watching the cartoon so it helps but if hey didn't, I doubt they would know what was going on.

I watch the cartoon with my daughters and I have to say that it is a great show so far.

It's not that I couldn't follow the story, it's just obvious that I was missing something. Since I'm not planning to watch the cartoon any time soon, I have no need for a comic that does not stand on it's own.

For the target demographic of people who watch the cartoon, I suspect it's a great read.

spid · Post by **spid** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:32 am

I can understand Bob's point, but I did watch the cartoon so I did follow along with the story and I enjoyed it. Given the nature of the show I think it is a cool idea to tie the book strongly into the show. It is a shame Cartoon Network can not do what the old G.I. Joe commercials did by saying follow the further adventures of the show in the comic. I think a lot of kids would really like this book.

BobBretall · Post by **BobBretall** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:11 am

Memoir #1 (Image) – Pretty cool story from Ben McCool. People in a small town wake up one day remembering nothing but SOMETHING sinister happened in the town. It's a few months down the line and a reporter is in town investigating. Art is kind of rough, but I thought the story content was enough to keep me going with this mini.

abysslord · Post by **abysslord** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:49 am

BobBretall wrote:Memoir #1 (Image) – Pretty cool story from Ben McCool. People in a small town wake up one day remembering nothing but SOMETHING sinister happened in the town. It's a few months down the line and a reporter is in town investigating. Art is kind of rough, but I thought the story content was enough to keep me going with this mini.

I agree, pretty cool and I'm looking forward to reading more. I don't remember having a problem with the art, although every black and white comic I seem to have trouble distinguishing between people [i'm talking to you Walking Dead].