tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post181033350155631211..comments2024-01-27T03:35:50.487-05:00Comments on X-Man's Comic Blog: JT's Top Five: Favorite Ongoing Comicbooksx-man75http://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-62638254875535160932012-02-15T17:57:19.540-05:002012-02-15T17:57:19.540-05:00I agree with X, "The Apocalypse Solution"...I agree with X, "The Apocalypse Solution" and "Dark Angel Saga vol. 1" are out in trade form, and are essential reading. The stories build on each other, so the current arc might be tricky to follow for a newb to the series. <br /><br />I think the current arc started with issue 20, so if you want to stockpile for future reading I would start there (my comic shops have a hard time keeping UXF in stock, so it may be a good idea). That said, I agree with X re: the new arc being hard to follow for a non-Marvel head. At the least, you need to know about the Braddock family, Betsy's whole body-switching ordeal, and have some general sense about what happened in the aforementioned story arcs.<br /><br />As for DP, he does have a star turn in the Dark Angel saga, when its up to him, Fantomex and Deathlok to save the day (Wolvy is incapacitated, Betsy's captured, and Warren's gone bad).TRobbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-72459068671580233222012-02-15T01:04:02.475-05:002012-02-15T01:04:02.475-05:00I can't say I blame you, a lot of those DCnU b...I can't say I blame you, a lot of those DCnU books suck, but I do enjoy a few. Off the top of my head I'd say Aquaman, Batman, Green Lantern, Catwoman, Suicide Squad,and Batman and Robin. I did read issue one of Lisha's I, Vampire and I enjoyed that.<br /><br />I've been reading Lisha's Animan Man comics, some are hit or miss but I've enjoyed it for the most, but Swamp Thing may take me a while.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-29436085884294652672012-02-15T00:57:30.663-05:002012-02-15T00:57:30.663-05:00HA! And I just Started with Marvel last 5 month ag...HA! And I just Started with Marvel last 5 month ago! What can I say, DC really push me in that direction with his New 52..<br /><br />But seriously Nothing would made me more happier than get you two guys to read Animal Man an Swamp Thing.Aliendw700https://www.blogger.com/profile/09167984702531185247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-67959822689448063392012-02-15T00:51:52.781-05:002012-02-15T00:51:52.781-05:00I feel like you two are in cahoots to sell me on c...I feel like you two are in cahoots to sell me on comicbooks I'm not reading... the sad thing is it works. You bastards better not work for Marvel! :PJason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-19623341644847407092012-02-15T00:48:57.806-05:002012-02-15T00:48:57.806-05:00...Actually (just my opinion) Deadpool did pretty ......Actually (just my opinion) Deadpool did pretty good in the first arc and in the World story line.<br />Also in the Dark angel saga has his moments(When he fight's AOA Blob)<br /><br />there aren't like entire issues dedicated to him but Remender let him shine in some ones.Aliendw700https://www.blogger.com/profile/09167984702531185247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-8926108328997076432012-02-15T00:35:00.131-05:002012-02-15T00:35:00.131-05:00The first storyarc was actually damn good, and the...The first storyarc was actually damn good, and the ending was REALLY surprising, and set the tone for the entire series. The Dark Angel Saga ruled ALL(well, the ending left something to be desired), but probably isn't out in trade form yet. I'd say give the first storyline a shot if it's in trade form(which I'd think it is by now). As for Pool, I can't really think of any stories where he was a major part...x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-42936522944023443302012-02-14T23:57:32.569-05:002012-02-14T23:57:32.569-05:00Thanks X, that's the thing that kinds made me ...Thanks X, that's the thing that kinds made me weary, the fact you haven't been rating it too great recently. Are there any really good stories that are worth going back and reading in trade form for Uncanny X-Force? Preferably something Deadpool is prominent in?Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-78294635151269140292012-02-14T23:52:00.411-05:002012-02-14T23:52:00.411-05:00I'll chime in with an answer regarding Uncanny...I'll chime in with an answer regarding Uncanny X-Force, JT. I <strong>LOVED</strong> that series prior to the current storyline. I mean if you'd have done this post three or four months ago, X-Force would EASILY be on my top 5. I'd say hold off and jump into the next storyline. The current storyline may be kind of confusing to a new-ish Marvel guy like yourself, what with the omniverse and Capt. Britain Corps and all.x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-33989519315006277282012-02-14T20:35:41.189-05:002012-02-14T20:35:41.189-05:00See, Alien is right, he's a lovable guy but It...See, Alien is right, he's a lovable guy but It's so easy to hate you X. :P Thanks to you both for the recommendation I'm really looking forward to reading more of the series.<br /><br />I'm kinda surprised too Trobb, I'm actually surprised I had three DC books considering how much I've disliked the reboot as a whole. Speaking of Uncanny X-Force, I've been interested in that for a while, do you know what a good jumping in point would be?Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-25432653770865017972012-02-14T17:26:26.521-05:002012-02-14T17:26:26.521-05:00Fun! As a DC guy, I was surprised to see JT have t...Fun! As a DC guy, I was surprised to see JT have two Marvel series on top. Venom is just that darn good, makes my list as well. Rounding out the top five, in no particular order, are Journey into Mystery, Uncanny X-Force and Daredevil. For these top four books, nothing can happen at all and I still enjoy readying about the characters, a clear sign of a well-written book. <br /><br />After the top four there's a drop-off, but I would say it goes to Wolverine and the X-men at the moment. I like the tone and characters just a bit more than Avengers Academy and Amazing Spidey. I could easily see this spot going to X-men Legacy (loved the point one, to my surprise), Secret Avengers (Remender!), or Invincible Iron Man in the near future. I'm also really interested in the Galactus-Celestials showdown coming up in Fantastic Four, so I may see what all the hype for Jonathan Hickman is about.TRobbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-25252938892861265912012-02-13T23:05:40.735-05:002012-02-13T23:05:40.735-05:00Haha but hating X is easy, me? I'm the most ad...Haha but hating X is easy, me? I'm the most adorable being on hearth =P<br /><br />Yeah I supposed that you will like it for that. an I think that her name is Abby Arcane although she can be Tefe (Abby's and Constantine's daughter)Aliendw700https://www.blogger.com/profile/09167984702531185247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-22524400719222090482012-02-13T23:03:28.051-05:002012-02-13T23:03:28.051-05:00THAT is the kind of hatred I am MORE than happy to...THAT is the kind of hatred I am MORE than happy to have foisted on me! :D After REBELS, I am SO glad that you are enjoying Avengers Academy. Trust me, it keeps getting better and better... Especially around the Fear Itself stuff... I'm doing my part, Christos Gage!! I keep trying to get more people interested in that awesome series!! :Dx-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-5930650025866397612012-02-13T22:51:10.255-05:002012-02-13T22:51:10.255-05:00Lol well I hate X more if it's any consolation...Lol well I hate X more if it's any consolation. :D<br /><br />Yeah but it's still the action of eating your foe that just screams awesome to me, especially since Swamp Thing is... Swamp Thing.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-37507844839588869952012-02-13T22:19:03.150-05:002012-02-13T22:19:03.150-05:00Hey, if you are reading Avengers Academy I'm ...Hey, if you are reading Avengers Academy I'm OK with you hating me.. =)<br /><br />HA That thing is Snyder twisted mind, but you know that the hero never dies right?Aliendw700https://www.blogger.com/profile/09167984702531185247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-3439581677102544212012-02-13T21:30:18.700-05:002012-02-13T21:30:18.700-05:00Alien what the hell is that thing? I'm happy i...Alien what the hell is that thing? I'm happy it ate Swamp Thing and wish to thank it by name.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-61635419467662763842012-02-13T21:25:03.642-05:002012-02-13T21:25:03.642-05:00Thanks Arion, those are some pretty good picks too...Thanks Arion, those are some pretty good picks too.<br /><br />Alien, Gotcha, I figured it wouldn't be too long until you read Severed, and I finished the first trade for Avengers Academy and I hate you and X because now I have to buy the other trade and catch up. Lol, but I love that series, it's like Morning Glories mixed with The Runaways.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-53693992548920628512012-02-13T21:23:30.297-05:002012-02-13T21:23:30.297-05:00uh here is the link
http://wb.cdn.warnerbros.com/...uh here is the link<br /><br />http://wb.cdn.warnerbros.com/dcublog/files/2012/02/SWAMP_THING_Cv9_nmbvcxz2134560987jjjjj.jpgAliendw700https://www.blogger.com/profile/09167984702531185247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-72616092143598700162012-02-13T21:22:56.558-05:002012-02-13T21:22:56.558-05:00Look at this cover for Swamp Thing #9Look at this cover for Swamp Thing #9Aliendw700https://www.blogger.com/profile/09167984702531185247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-30093282541732410362012-02-13T12:08:20.752-05:002012-02-13T12:08:20.752-05:00I've been following Severed, Morning Glories, ...I've been following Severed, Morning Glories, Walking Dead. Haven't come up with a top 5 yet.<br /><br />Great blog, I also left you a comment on your Whispers post.Arionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794190466838336293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-67396285666388638092012-02-13T10:14:46.923-05:002012-02-13T10:14:46.923-05:00Yeap, I have an eye over severed but I'm going...Yeap, I have an eye over severed but I'm going to wait until the HC that will come out in April.<br /><br />I'm pleased to see that Avengers Academy has a new reader, in partly thanks to me. I hope you enjoy it that much as we do it. (an maybe Lisha too ;).Aliendw700https://www.blogger.com/profile/09167984702531185247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-1883680255778443192012-02-13T01:31:07.111-05:002012-02-13T01:31:07.111-05:00Well thanks dude, I like these posts because I can...Well thanks dude, I like these posts because I can do them very spur of the moment or if I just feel like typing something up in advance or to kill time.<br /><br />I'm sure I will like Avengers Academy, there's a #0 included where some people were gonna kill Repitil and I read that already and I was enjoying that so I'm sure I'll enjoy the actual book. And that really sucks about Morning Glories, especially when it left off with such a cliffhanger.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-31230815629724429532012-02-13T01:21:40.498-05:002012-02-13T01:21:40.498-05:00I'm telling you, I was legit surprised to see ...I'm telling you, I was legit surprised to see a new post from you tonight, mi amigo! That was a pleasant surprise. I definitely hope you enjoy Avengers Academy. I do think you'll like it, and it's a good way to kind of ease into the Avengers books, without having to know much about, or buy, the main Avengers titles. And yeah, Morning Glories is all kinds of awesome... I just wish it would come out on a nice, regular, monthly schedule! There wasn't even a solicit for it in the most recent Preview magazine... :(x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-88265918810306798612012-02-13T01:09:06.400-05:002012-02-13T01:09:06.400-05:00Thanks for commenting everyone, I love long commen...Thanks for commenting everyone, I love long comments like this so let's see...<br /><br />I'm glad that everyone seems to agree that Batman and Venom are pretty awesome. I also like how we all have our own styles as well, but no one's crapping on anyone else's books.<br /><br />Cap - I've been contemplating reading TMNT so the fact you mentioned it is a big plus to me, and I won't judge you for enjoying Flash, hell I didn't expect to enjoy Aquaman. And Severed has been great, I actually have to read issues six and seven as I havent gotten around to them yet but that book has been amazing, man, Scott Snyder is everywhere. Oh, and Science Hoooooooooooooooo! Cracked me up, that was awesome.<br /><br />Alien - Speaking of that, maybe YOU should read Severed since it's by ya boy Snyder. Oh and this will make you and X happy, sue to you two I bought the first trade of Avengers Academy and have the second trade in my pullbox at the show, so I'll probably knock out the first trade tomorrow and let you two know what I think.<br /><br />X - I'm a machine when it comes to these posts. I literally was like, hm... that would be fun, maybe I'll take a nap and type it up. A hour later it was posted... and I STILL didnt take my damn nap. :P And I don't blame you for putting MG in your list, I was damn close.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-40262129223696766752012-02-13T00:28:27.887-05:002012-02-13T00:28:27.887-05:00Dam I forgot to mention Journey Into Mystery and X...Dam I forgot to mention Journey Into Mystery and X-Factor!Aliendw700https://www.blogger.com/profile/09167984702531185247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-40151666370321395832012-02-13T00:17:36.694-05:002012-02-13T00:17:36.694-05:00Damn, check out JT! He's busting out posts li...Damn, check out JT! He's busting out posts like his name is X! Sweet! Now here's a post I can really dig my teeth into... I'm not gonna say anything about Green Lantern... And I won't even throw any tomatoes... Although seeing the words Barry Allen DOES make me see red... :P So far out of the lists I've seen we all def have a few things in common... As for me, this is my top five...<br /><br />1) Avengers Academy: Easily my favorite comic. Great characters, great stories, great writing, great art, great everything. There's at least one character in that series for every comic fan to latch onto.<br />2) Deadpool: I'm kinda surprised by this one, but looking at my comic list, this is always one of the comics I read first every month... Yeah, there have been some highs and lows, but the highs have been REALLY high.<br />3) Venom: Agreed with what everybody else has said. This comic rules.<br />4) Morning Glories: This is like Avengers Academy without powers but with way more profanity! And a more sporadic release schedule... :/ Seriously, almost everything I've said about Avengers Academy applies here.<br />5) Stormwatch: My lone DC comic on the list. Like Alien, I'm worried about the future of this series, but for now? It's one of the first comic books I read when it's released. And it's usually the DC book I'm most looking forward to reading.<br /><br />And my honorable mentions would be(in no particular order): Journey Into Mystery, New Mutants, X-Factor, Irredeemable, Invincible, Batman. Oh, and as for mini-series? You all know, but I'll say it anyway, Avengers: The Children's Crusade.x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.com