Paul Dini's doing a new Zatanna book I was thinking about checking out, since he knows his lady magicians. But I think Grant Morrison is sucking up enough of my money right now.
Angel: I appreciate you guys looking out for Connor all summer. It's just—he's confused. He needs time. That's all. Fred: Right. Time, and some corporal punishment with a large heavy mallet. Not that I'm bitter.
'Just Rewards (2)'
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.
Strega - Jun 07, 2010 6:36:26 am PDT #2982 of 5059
Tom Scola - Jun 07, 2010 6:45:38 am PDT #2983 of 5059
hwæt
So I splurged this weekend, and bought the Wednesday Comics omnibus.
The thing that stood out for me is that I never realized how influential Chris Ware has gotten, even in the mainstream. The difference between Joe Kubert's old school art and layout and everyone else's was striking.
DavidS - Jun 07, 2010 7:06:23 am PDT #2984 of 5059
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The thing that stood out for me is that I never realized how influential Chris Ware has gotten, even in the mainstream.
Ha! I can't walk into the comics shop without bitching about Ware's pernicious influence on Clowes.
Oh well, at least Los Bros are keeping their standard 9 block page.
Strega - Jun 07, 2010 7:16:26 am PDT #2985 of 5059
I can't walk into the comics shop without bitching about Ware's pernicious influence on Clowes.
Heh. That's an amazingly specific form of Tourette's!
DavidS - Jun 07, 2010 7:18:40 am PDT #2986 of 5059
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
That's an amazingly specific form of Tourette's!
Practically OCD since I almost always say it exactly like that, "Goddamit, look at the pernicious influence of Chris Ware on Clowes' work!"
Tom Scola - Jun 07, 2010 7:23:51 am PDT #2987 of 5059
hwæt
Well, Chris Ware has been perniciously influenced by Clowes' cynicism (nsm with the humor), so it all balances out.
DavidS - Jun 07, 2010 7:25:42 am PDT #2988 of 5059
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Really? I always thought Ware was pretty bleak to start with.
Tom Scola - Jun 07, 2010 7:28:54 am PDT #2989 of 5059
hwæt
He was, but somewhere along the line, he started getting mean.
DavidS - Jun 07, 2010 7:31:36 am PDT #2990 of 5059
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
he started getting mean.
Heh, I can't blame that on Clowes when life itself is capable of making you bitter as you get older.
Miracleman - Jun 07, 2010 6:24:16 pm PDT #2991 of 5059
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
M is for Martian Manhunter or Metamorpho or Miracleman
Thank you, Plei.
He-LLO?! I mean...He-LLO?!?!