You guys had a riot? On account of me? A real riot?

Jayne ,'Jaynestown'


Other Media 2: It's Astounishing!

Discussion of comics, graphic novels, and more. Except for capes. No capes!

Please use spoiler font for new releases until after the weekend following release.


§ ita § - Jan 16, 2008 2:20:12 pm PST #1169 of 5059
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Every (angry) reaction I've read has picked out him being twenty-something or in his late twenties and living at home as a slacker thing. He's also unemployed and supported by her, IIRC.


Frankenbuddha - Jan 16, 2008 6:34:36 pm PST #1170 of 5059
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Does Newbury comics do subscriptions, Frank? I think they used to, but I haven't checked for years.

They do, but I don't know whether there's a minimum or something, and this is the first comic it's been an issue for. I ended up going to the comic store in Salem as a detour on my way home and picked it up.

On that note, per the final revelation in the new Angel, all I can say is on Oz-like "Huh." I do wonder why Illyria is so pissed at Angel considering she fought by his side during season 5 and I won't be surprised if Fred comes back in some form given the timeslips that were going on during the fight. I think the story is getting more intriguing issue by issue, but the artwork still sucks. I hope the artist they got to replace this one is (a) better and (b) doesn't delay the schedule too long.


Fay - Jan 16, 2008 9:21:14 pm PST #1171 of 5059
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.

Is the first graphic novel out yet?


brenda m - Jan 17, 2008 7:08:21 am PST #1172 of 5059
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Announcement: Co-worker's husband is getting rid of approximately one gazillion comics and graphic novels. I'll email the list to anyone who might be interested.


Tom Scola - Jan 17, 2008 7:15:33 am PST #1173 of 5059
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

You can send the list to me, brenda, although it's doubtful I'll bite.

Also note my new profile email address.


§ ita § - Jan 17, 2008 7:17:31 am PST #1174 of 5059
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

brenda, can I have a look too?


Miracleman - Jan 17, 2008 7:38:20 am PST #1175 of 5059
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

Me too! Me too!


Tom Scola - Jan 17, 2008 7:50:05 am PST #1176 of 5059
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Thanks, brenda. I'll take a closer look at the list when I get home, but I haven't seen anything so far.

But damn, I wonder how long it would take me to catalog all my comics? I think I have a lot more than that.


Jon B. - Jan 17, 2008 8:16:39 am PST #1177 of 5059
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Send me the list too, if you please?


Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 17, 2008 8:19:09 am PST #1178 of 5059
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I'm resisting the temptation—I want to cut 18 1/2 boxes down to 12 or fewer this year.