I remember when they changed the artist on "Invincible" and it just KILLED so much vibe it had. It managed to come back, cause the story is top-tier, but it was very much palpable.
In singles Absolute Wonderwomannis a great new take on that story and is only in its infancy so I’d recommend that for DC’s take on a good ultimates interpretation, great art and story with no prior knowledge required to enjoy. Other than that trades are the way to go for a complete story and the independents can offer you some great stories well told, I like V you had an expansive hiatus for about 20 years when the 90’s heyday demanded too much of the wallet but I have an enjoyable addition to my fantasy/SF and horror reading by reading modern comics so I do hope you find something to reignite your passion Rob. Thanks to you and Lena for a great channel by the by 👍
comic book talk :) ahhh man I feel you, I had this burnout a few times, the reboot of continuity is what kills me. I discovered manga in my 40's and I was very much against it at first, black in white, weird pacing, now I read 200+ volume a year, One Punchman, Aces of the diamond, One Piece, Blue Lock, Blue Giant (digitally, I have no space), I really like crime comics, I read Monstress from Image. I have plan to finish reading Fables and catching up on OnePiece in 2025.
I’ve watched the anime for most of your suggestions, and I’ve tried a couple manga. Maybe it’s time to give it another shot. Thanks for the suggestion!
I've moved more to getting trades rather than single issues. You get a whole storyline at once rather than dragging it out for 6 months. Really enjoying the Energon Universe (Transformers & GI Joe) right now. Try a few non Marvel or DC things that aren't burdened by years of continuity and other connections.
My library does carry TPB and omnibus collections, sometimes they’re more satisfying as you get the whole story in one go. I’m gonna look at manga as well, as I’ve read a small number in the past and it’s time to try again
I read X-Men as a kid through the 80s and up until when I went to college in the early 90s. X-Force was what got me back into comics- Not the 90s Liefeld iteration, but the black-ops Wolverine led squad. There are many worthwhile collected volumes...but, yeah-I myself checked out a few years ago- I noticed that there aren't writers writing 'heroes' anymore- just self-righteous irony. The X-Men have become segregationists and petty violent extremists for many years now. I gave up. The last collected volume I purchased in years was TMNT 'The Last Ronin'- excellent story if you're a fan of the original series.
I like the new Ultimate line but I can see how it wouldn't be for everyone. That said, I don't understand how one line of books can push you out of collecting. I got back into comics about 10 years ago after a 25 year absence and I can easily say that right now American comic books are the best they've been in those past 10 years. You should be able to find a handful of books that suit your taste. Between the big two, DC is much hotter than Marvel though right now, IMO.
I remember when they changed the artist on "Invincible" and it just KILLED so much vibe it had. It managed to come back, cause the story is top-tier, but it was very much palpable.
In singles Absolute Wonderwomannis a great new take on that story and is only in its infancy so I’d recommend that for DC’s take on a good ultimates interpretation, great art and story with no prior knowledge required to enjoy. Other than that trades are the way to go for a complete story and the independents can offer you some great stories well told, I like V you had an expansive hiatus for about 20 years when the 90’s heyday demanded too much of the wallet but I have an enjoyable addition to my fantasy/SF and horror reading by reading modern comics so I do hope you find something to reignite your passion Rob. Thanks to you and Lena for a great channel by the by 👍
Thank you for the recommendation, I’ll give Absolute Wonder Woman a read for sure!
comic book talk :) ahhh man I feel you, I had this burnout a few times, the reboot of continuity is what kills me. I discovered manga in my 40's and I was very much against it at first, black in white, weird pacing, now I read 200+ volume a year, One Punchman, Aces of the diamond, One Piece, Blue Lock, Blue Giant (digitally, I have no space), I really like crime comics, I read Monstress from Image. I have plan to finish reading Fables and catching up on OnePiece in 2025.
I’ve watched the anime for most of your suggestions, and I’ve tried a couple manga. Maybe it’s time to give it another shot. Thanks for the suggestion!
I've moved more to getting trades rather than single issues. You get a whole storyline at once rather than dragging it out for 6 months. Really enjoying the Energon Universe (Transformers & GI Joe) right now. Try a few non Marvel or DC things that aren't burdened by years of continuity and other connections.
Thanks for the suggestion, I’ve read a lot of trades as well as new issues. I’ll look at the Energon Universe, that sounds wild!
Comic books are not really accessible to me from my library. I do read tons of manga as a trade off.
My library does carry TPB and omnibus collections, sometimes they’re more satisfying as you get the whole story in one go. I’m gonna look at manga as well, as I’ve read a small number in the past and it’s time to try again
I read X-Men as a kid through the 80s and up until when I went to college in the early 90s. X-Force was what got me back into comics- Not the 90s Liefeld iteration, but the black-ops Wolverine led squad. There are many worthwhile collected volumes...but, yeah-I myself checked out a few years ago- I noticed that there aren't writers writing 'heroes' anymore- just self-righteous irony. The X-Men have become segregationists and petty violent extremists for many years now. I gave up. The last collected volume I purchased in years was TMNT 'The Last Ronin'- excellent story if you're a fan of the original series.
I like the new Ultimate line but I can see how it wouldn't be for everyone. That said, I don't understand how one line of books can push you out of collecting. I got back into comics about 10 years ago after a 25 year absence and I can easily say that right now American comic books are the best they've been in those past 10 years. You should be able to find a handful of books that suit your taste. Between the big two, DC is much hotter than Marvel though right now, IMO.