Nah. I'd say keep going until the artist change.I've only read the first two issues so far. Do the civil war 2 tie ins matter much?
Nah. I'd say keep going until the artist change.I've only read the first two issues so far. Do the civil war 2 tie ins matter much?
Silver Surfer Requiem. Great read. Also, he had a pretty good run in Cover by my lord and savior, BMB.
Yes, but it was canned before he could tag in after Gaiman, iirc. There was an unpublished script that didn't get drawn he turned in that got turned into an Annual for the Marvel rerelease that Quesda drew.Now that im almost done with Secret Wars, I kinda want to read some Fantastic Four soon. Aside from Hickman's run and Dan Slott's start, is there anything that really stands out for a newer reader? I hear great things about the Mark Waid run. Grabbed the first complete collection to see how I like it.
That MiracleMan video was pretty informative. I knew something weird had happened to the rights for Captain Marvel, but this was a pretty neat story. Wasnt Grant Morrison supposed to do some work on the book?
He used to paint his own pencils with a very time-consuming method. That's why Marvel would only put him on special minis.Thats true. I dont think he always had this style, but its worth it. Doesnt look like he did all that much before his work on Ultimates anyway.
Yeah, I think it's one of the weaker Morrison runs, myself. Not to say it was bad or anything.So, I finished Morrison JLA for the first time, and... is it weird to say I felt a little let down? Like, it most certainly wasn't bad, but usually Morrison blows me away, whereas this left me going "yeah, that was some solid comics." Though I just capped it off with the Earth 2 story, and THAT was great. (I'd say Prometheus was probably the other high point for me.)
Oh, and I carried on into Waid, which was okay. Actually kind of funny in that he and the other random fill-ins were totally trying to do their best Morrison impression there, as it all felt like much more... abstract, I guess, stories than I would normally expect from a title like Justice League. Waid did actually have a moment I appreciated though, in that intentional or not, he totally had a "coming out" scene for the superheroes revealing their identities which worked for me... until it rolled into his next arc which I found to be particularly weak.
I think the problem with Morrison's JLA is that Howard Porter was too inexperienced at that time. Many artists have said that Morrison writes some very demanding and challenging scripts. I can see Porter struggling to translate all of Morrison's ideas and concepts into drawings.So, I finished Morrison JLA for the first time, and... is it weird to say I felt a little let down? Like, it most certainly wasn't bad, but usually Morrison blows me away, whereas this left me going "yeah, that was some solid comics." Though I just capped it off with the Earth 2 story, and THAT was great. (I'd say Prometheus was probably the other high point for me.)
Oh, and I carried on into Waid, which was okay. Actually kind of funny in that he and the other random fill-ins were totally trying to do their best Morrison impression there, as it all felt like much more... abstract, I guess, stories than I would normally expect from a title like Justice League. Waid did actually have a moment I appreciated though, in that intentional or not, he totally had a "coming out" scene for the superheroes revealing their identities which worked for me... until it rolled into his next arc which I found to be particularly weak.
Yeah, the art was probably the weakest part. Porter is great now, but back then, ehhh.I think the problem with Morrison's JLA is that Howard Porter was too inexperienced at that time. Many artists have said that Morrison writes some very demanding and challenging scripts. I can see Porter struggling to translate all of Morrison's ideas and concepts into drawings.
How did you feel about World War 3 or Rock of Ages? Or rather, pretty much everything with Darkseid? I always hear that those are the best parts of Morrison's JLA, along with Prometheus. I havent gotten to that part yet, but I liked what ive read of it so far. The only real complaint I have is the overuse of narration bubbles, but that was the norm.So, I finished Morrison JLA for the first time, and... is it weird to say I felt a little let down? Like, it most certainly wasn't bad, but usually Morrison blows me away, whereas this left me going "yeah, that was some solid comics." Though I just capped it off with the Earth 2 story, and THAT was great. (I'd say Prometheus was probably the other high point for me.)
Oh, and I carried on into Waid, which was okay. Actually kind of funny in that he and the other random fill-ins were totally trying to do their best Morrison impression there, as it all felt like much more... abstract, I guess, stories than I would normally expect from a title like Justice League. Waid did actually have a moment I appreciated though, in that intentional or not, he totally had a "coming out" scene for the superheroes revealing their identities which worked for me... until it rolled into his next arc which I found to be particularly weak.
They were definitely solid, but yeah, that same feel I mentioned above where it was like "that was good comics, but not the top of the line stuff I'm used to from Morrison". I think the art was definitely a good part of it now that you guys bring it up though, yeah.How did you feel about World War 3 or Rock of Ages? Or rather, pretty much everything with Darkseid? I always hear that those are the best parts of Morrison's JLA, along with Prometheus. I havent gotten to that part yet, but I liked what ive read of it so far. The only real complaint I have is the overuse of narration bubbles, but that was the norm.
Also, did you like Waid's Tower of Babel?
For sure. I think thats what people in the OT were wanting or something? The back half of this season was exactly what I wanted from this show after seeing the first season.I love Sabrina when it leans into the fuckedness of the series.
I am utterly bored out of my mind by sabrina when it has to do with her high school life
So, I finished Morrison JLA for the first time, and... is it weird to say I felt a little let down? Like, it most certainly wasn't bad, but usually Morrison blows me away, whereas this left me going "yeah, that was some solid comics." Though I just capped it off with the Earth 2 story, and THAT was great. (I'd say Prometheus was probably the other high point for me.)
Oh, and I carried on into Waid, which was okay. Actually kind of funny in that he and the other random fill-ins were totally trying to do their best Morrison impression there, as it all felt like much more... abstract, I guess, stories than I would normally expect from a title like Justice League. Waid did actually have a moment I appreciated though, in that intentional or not, he totally had a "coming out" scene for the superheroes revealing their identities which worked for me... until it rolled into his next arc which I found to be particularly weak.
Gotta remember also that Morrison was the one who really redefined the modern JL. He was coming in after the more down to Earth and comedic JL that was going on at the time (which imo was great in its own right). Now all of sudden the JL was living in a space station above Earth, and Morrison was positioning them as modern days Gods, and they were doing crazy ass feats and what not. Now though we take all that for granted, so it doesn't seem as special for us now. Of course Batman is a prep time god. Of course Superman can arm wrestle angels. But coming off of the 90s series where all the heroes were dramatically depowered? It would've been a bit of shock.I think at the time Morrison's JLA probably worked a heck of a lot better than it does these days. I've seen it referred to as the first big summer blockbuster of comics. Which kinda makes sense considering it predates stuff like The Authority.
Yes, but it was canned before he could tag in after Gaiman, iirc. There was an unpublished script that didn't get drawn he turned in that got turned into an Annual for the Marvel rerelease that Quesda drew.
"They asked me to continue Marvelman, because Moore had fallen out with everyone in the magazine and taken away his script, and they said 'Would you follow this up?'"
"I wrote to him and said, 'They've asked me to do this, but obviously I really respect your work and I wouldn't want to mess anything up, but I don't want anyone else to do it and mess it up.' And he sent me back this really weird letter, and I remember the opening of it. It said, 'I don't want this to sound like the softly hissed tones of a mafia hitman, but back off.'"
For me, its still heads and shoulders above all the JLA/authority/ultimates/widescreen comics that have come out since. There's a plethora of ideas in Damn near every issue that screams "COMICS!!!". I reread it about once a year or so, it's in my top ten comic book runs.I think at the time Morrison's JLA probably worked a heck of a lot better than it does these days. I've seen it referred to as the first big summer blockbuster of comics. Which kinda makes sense considering it predates stuff like The Authority.
I honestly think if the art and lettering weren't so dated (for me, that aspect has aged much worse than, say, 80s comics), I would have liked it more.For me, its still heads and shoulders above all the JLA/authority/ultimates/widescreen comics that have come out since. There's a plethora of ideas in Damn near every issue that screams "COMICS!!!". I reread it about once a year or so, it's in my top ten comic book runs.
I think at the time Morrison's JLA probably worked a heck of a lot better than it does these days. I've seen it referred to as the first big summer blockbuster of comics. Which kinda makes sense considering it predates stuff like The Authority.
Just say "brainstorming for our next date night." You'll be off the hook in no time.I read the first volume of Sunstone since everyone was talking about it (I have the whole set from that humble bundle). It was very sweet but would probably require an explanation if my wife saw me reading it LOL.
Remember when Runaways was supposed to be DOA?Remember when Squirrel Girl was gonna be cancelled after 5 issues and people were dickheads about Erica's art in OT. I do.
Really happy for that team
Ah the story I heard was that Grant was the third man on tap to take over. Interesting.Actually, in the way Morrison tells it, he was gonna pick up from when Moore quit doing the strip in Warrior. Gonna quote the man himself:
Eventually Moore picks the series back up at Eclipse Comics, and then Neil Gaiman comes and follows up there.
What about JLA Earth One then? Morrison JLA WITH Quitely 🤔Morrison's JLA is plagued with poor art and I cant believe some people are comparing it favorably to The Authority/Ultimates. Its a fun comic marred by bad art which should put it at a considerably lower level in a visual medium than comics that are drawn by Frank Quitely and Bryan Hitch and you cant change my mind unless you give me money
Yes. It is the same one that had Sandman in it.Morrison JLA had the Starro invasion, right? I think that was one of the first comics I read with Aztek.
Only comic with Aztek. Minus Orlando's JLA with new Aztek.
How much $?Morrison's JLA is plagued with poor art and I cant believe some people are comparing it favorably to The Authority/Ultimates. Its a fun comic marred by bad art which should put it at a considerably lower level in a visual medium than comics that are drawn by Frank Quitely and Bryan Hitch and you cant change my mind unless you give me money
Just enough for a chalupa supreme
Earth One? Never heard of it
TWOJust enough for a chalupa supreme
Earth One? Never heard of it
TDKR is worth watching for Bane. Yes. It is. No lies. Fuck off if you disagree.
It's completely inconsequential but very fun. Once Sandoval hops on art when they go back to Earth it becomes a set-up for the new status quo so it's not great.Should I keep reading Venom: Space Knight? I generally like stuff that doesn't take itself too seriously but it strikes me as kind of inconsequential.
I'm pretty sure I read that, Rock of Ages, and Prometheus scattershot through trades through my local library.
They've not put it up for sale yet.