My pull-list for New Comics Day (FTR, I know I spend more on comics that any sane person should):
Detective
#795 - second part of the two-part story that has Batman meet Tarantula.
Scratch
#1 - Batman tracks down a werewolf in a 5-part mini. Written and drawn by Sam Kieth - I'll give it a shot.
Superman Birthright
#11 - By this time, I'm just collecting it to keep the run intact.
Firestorm
#2 - Trying to catch clues if this ties in to Identity Crisis at all, and giving the book a chance.
Y The Last Man
#23 - It's been almost 2 years on this amazing book? Wow. I don't think an issue has disappointed me yet.
B.P.R.D. Plague of Frogs
#4 - Penultimate issue of mini - supposed to get some revelations about Abe Sapien's origins in this one. Guy Davis' art is complimenting Mignola's story perfectly.
Ultimate Fantastic Four
#6 - Final issue of first arc - I wish I had waited for the trade, the story moves so slow. I wll probably continue with the title, as Warren Ellis takes over on #7.
Thor
#80 - I'm a Thor fan, so I've been collecting this since I got into major comic purchases. New team and story.
I mostly pick up the mainstream titles because that's what my store stocks. I have a difficult time getting indy stuff unless it's already on my pull list or I've pre-ordered it, and I rarely pre-order, as it's such a hassle. I wish there was a good comics store in my area.
Thanks, Snacky. Most of my experience is with the various cartoons over the years, with the occaisional comic and summary thrown in. I wasn't sure if things weren't just being lightened up "for the kiddies" in the animated world.
Just finished up the UXM I have downloaded. Which means I'm out of comics (well, I downloaded a big batch of old school X-Men, like starting with the original first issue, but I don't know if I can put up with the 60s cheesiness.) Good thing I'm going to the comic store tomorrow.
I went to both the stores that are on my way home (well if I take the slightly scenic route).
I ended up with a Batman: Gotham Knights, a Teen Titan, the lastest issue of The Outsiders and 8 & 9, GCPD 2-4, and bags and boards, which is good because I came home to find the cat had destroyed 2 issues of GCPD.
Also at the first store I went to they had Astonishing X-Men for $8, but at the second they had a whole stack of them at regular price.
All I have to say is that soon I will be back in the city that has my favorite comic store in the entire world, and likely with a job that will allow me to purchase comic books, so it's nice how that works out. Then, I'll be able to chime in with things besides old trading cards and obscure New Warriors References.
Also at the first store I went to they had Astonishing X-Men for $8
Ree-dikulous.
My friend who lives in the apt complex I am thinking of moving to informed me there's a comic book store very nearby. But it wouldn't be on my way home from work. So - good, but not too dangerous. Yay!
Also at the first store I went to they had Astonishing X-Men for $8,
It's only two weeks old! Sadly that strategy will probably work in that eventually the other stores will run out and since Marvel doesn't do reprints someone's going to be willing to pay $8 for it. Though that shop is going to be sitting on it for awhile. Still very much of the lame, though.
I do have one question about UXM, though. What the hell is up with Iceman's "costume"? He looks like The Dread Pirate Frosty.
Kalshane, there was an limited alternative cover, in all probability that was the higher cost ...
I'd rather you were moving to my end of town, but you get the better comics store out of the deal!
