tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post4863835280585572357..comments2023-09-07T22:24:51.654-05:00Comments on League of Melbotis: FCBD and DC Universe #0The Leaguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-18525465354654669802008-05-06T09:36:00.000-05:002008-05-06T09:36:00.000-05:00We all likes what we likes. That's part of the fu...We all likes what we likes. That's part of the fun of actually knowing what's out there in the super-hero market. <BR/><BR/>As per Legion: I didn't read any Legion until a series called "Legion Lost", and then tried to get onboard with the last two Legion series. I don't think my tastes will ever perfectly line-up with being totally in love with the Legion. I just wasn't there when it was all happening, and I remember being turned off by the Legion back in the mid-80's, but I have no recollection as to why. Post-Crisis, I kept wondering "what's the point?". But I certainly have liked the recent Shooter Legion and stuff in Action Comics of late.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-61884262709504628792008-05-06T04:00:00.000-05:002008-05-06T04:00:00.000-05:00OK, space opera isn't usually my bag, but I have h...OK, space opera isn't usually my bag, but I have heard amazing things about the Sinestro Corps, so I'll add that to the list of trades to be picked up. Also, I didn't want to come off as anti-Superman (not here, of all places!), I love the big blue boy-scout! I guess I got into comics just after the Legion's heyday, and, well, there sure are a <I>lot</I> of them to learn about, aren't there?Fantomenoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131779138744656544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-3562048488474005822008-05-05T00:51:00.000-05:002008-05-05T00:51:00.000-05:00I'm glad DC picked Tiny Titans as an FCBD offering...I'm glad DC picked Tiny Titans as an FCBD offering. Its a great read.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-64963641059004388142008-05-04T23:31:00.000-05:002008-05-04T23:31:00.000-05:00I and my daughter, five year old Isabel, ventured ...I and my daughter, five year old Isabel, ventured into Action Comics on Saturday and got our six, along with three more (A scooby doo - her pick, and two "Justice Friends" - my choice).<BR/><BR/>I am well pleased at how much she enjoys reading them.<BR/><BR/>Hands down, your reccomendation of "Tiny Titans" has proven true, it is her favorite. She totally has a crush on Beast Boy.Michael Corleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441107947600810769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-74405607285620994752008-05-04T22:27:00.000-05:002008-05-04T22:27:00.000-05:00I'm with Simon: I would highly recommend picking ...I'm with Simon: I would highly recommend picking up all of the Geoff Johns Green Lantern stuff in collections, etc... I think you're seeing a kind of storytelling in this series one usually only sees in creator owned, multi-year series like Bone, SiP, etc... It's the antithesis of the 6 issue runs from five years ago. And, really, its just getting started.<BR/><BR/>I agree that DC should have done more to make DC #0 a better entry point for non-DC nuts. Really, the Marvel fans are looking for reasons to not get into DC, and I'd hate to think that DCU #0 was a reason NOT to give something a chance. <BR/><BR/>That said, Legion was once DC's most popular property, and while I've been somewhat luke-warm on the current series until Shooter arrived (now I think its really very fun), I found the recent run with the Legion in Action Comics to be a really good read. <BR/><BR/>But, then, I'm a Superman fan to begin with.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-51946323773155740752008-05-04T20:35:00.000-05:002008-05-04T20:35:00.000-05:00Fantomenos you absolutely need to pick up the Sine...Fantomenos you absolutely need to pick up the Sinestro Corp's war set of trades coming out from DC. Bar none they were probably the best books to come out from DC last year.<BR/><BR/>I thought DCU #0 could have been better but what are you going to do when the company is trying to distance itself as quickly as possible from the mess that was Countdown.Simon MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749383583517044214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-41578709535837648672008-05-04T19:30:00.000-05:002008-05-04T19:30:00.000-05:00Yeah, so what to make of DCU #1? I know a fair bit...Yeah, so what to make of DCU #1? I know a fair bit about the Universe(s) in question, having read 52 and currently reading Booster Gold, but I was totally lost with the Green Lantern stuff and could care less about Superman and the Legion. I'll probably get Final Crisis, being into Morrison's work generally and hoping it ties into some of the 7 soldier stuff. I'm not going to whine about it, since $0.50 is no big deal, but if this was intended as a jumping off point for an uninformed reader, I'm underwhelmed...Fantomenoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131779138744656544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-27773799349580855592008-05-04T10:56:00.000-05:002008-05-04T10:56:00.000-05:00Thanks, Jeff. I should note that of the list, I'v...Thanks, Jeff. I should note that of the list, I've been to a few of these shops. Dragon's Lair and Battleforge tilt pretty heavily toward tabletop and role-playing games. Its been several years since I've been to Dragon's Lair, but from what I hear, they're still mostly games over comics.<BR/><BR/>Juniors' has always been empty whenever I've visited. It's pretty small, and they seem to focus on some gaming stuff and very new comics. However, during my last visit, they had out some great Silver-Age stuff, including a pretty good run of Amazing Spider-Man. If I collected Spidey back issues, I'd have freaked out. <BR/><BR/>Capstone is actually really cool, but way up on Parmer. They've been advertising locally on the Sci-Fi Channel, and you can get a discount if you mention the ad. They have a lot more in the way of back issues than they have on the floor, and I guess they rotate their back-issue stock to entice you to come back. I found some great back-issue stuff up there and will go back when the cash flow is a little better.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-67490518988994006352008-05-04T10:24:00.000-05:002008-05-04T10:24:00.000-05:00FWIW the Chron this week has a FCBD story with a l...FWIW the Chron this week has a FCBD story with a list of about 10-12 local vendors.tachyonshuggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733014096001153802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-55794739256332079942008-05-04T10:22:00.000-05:002008-05-04T10:22:00.000-05:00I'm going to be using www.dcbservice.comI've used ...I'm going to be using www.dcbservice.com<BR/><BR/>I've used them to order graphic novels and collections for years. They're very dependable. I suspect I will miss the weekly trip to the comic shop, and if I do, I will probably hit Austin Books. <BR/><BR/>From my house, its a pretty long trip to make up to Austin Books, and I generally don't head up there unless I'm already in the neighborhood or I have a particular reason. I'm going to see how I like just getting a box of comics show up at my door.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256317.post-44665094328232454672008-05-04T04:07:00.000-05:002008-05-04T04:07:00.000-05:00From which website will you order your comics? I ...From which website will you order your comics? I must admit that were I still living in Austin I would almost certainly get my weekly comics at Austin Books; it is a terrific store.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com