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Post by cypher85 on May 4, 2012 12:34:19 GMT -5
At C2E2, I picked up a free copy of Elephantmen #1. I checked it out, and have been hooked ever since. I'm up to issue 16, plus the three issue prequel, and war toys mini. It is the first Image book that I have actually read. And darn it is so good, the writing is fracking excellent, and the world building is fantastic. Anyone else read this or have ever checked it out?
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Post by cypher85 on May 8, 2012 7:46:43 GMT -5
I guess I know why no one has really commented on this. Absolutely no one is reading it. According to diamond numbers, elephantmen #37 (January 2012) only sold 2,938 copies. It's a darn shame, it's such a good comic, I'm only up to issue 22, but it's so good. But, at those numbers how can it really continue?
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Post by cypher85 on May 16, 2012 12:18:22 GMT -5
Just caught up the the current issue. God this comic is so fracking good. DC or marvel don't have 1 title that holds up to this. It's so nuanced, with everything playing into and part of something else. Nothing is wasted, and it takes chances and plays with conventions. You are really missing out if you don't at least give it a try.
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Post by Jor-L5150 on May 18, 2012 16:49:07 GMT -5
well poop, i'll look for it next time at a shop. looks pretty...weird. but hey...
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Post by cypher85 on May 25, 2012 12:05:58 GMT -5
#39 came out this week. This series could be the best run of all time IMO. It's the LOST of comics in terms of serialization. Now it's not my favorite run, that still goes to Death of Superman. But, in terms of quality of writing and art, this takes the cake for me I think.
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Post by Valentine Smith on May 28, 2012 6:08:50 GMT -5
Didn't realize this was a Richard Starkings book. Might have to take a look after all! I don't read/buy enough independent stuff. It's shameful.
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Post by Jor-L5150 on Jun 11, 2012 17:56:08 GMT -5
saw a recent issue, neat art.
want to get a TPB or whatev to get the context.
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Post by cypher85 on Jul 31, 2012 9:33:44 GMT -5
Issue 41 is out. An excellent stand alone story. Stand alone?...Whaaa?...they actually make those anymore.
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Post by cypher85 on Aug 20, 2012 11:48:42 GMT -5
Just like the breaking bad thread that no one comments on, I will continue to keep singing the praises and trying to keep the discussion alive. Maybe someone will see continued posts and decide to check it out.
Issue 42 is out, and yet we have another excellent issue. So freaking good. Picking back up the main threads after two pretty stand alone issues.
Art is gorgeous, writing is phenomenal. No ads whatsoever. The only complaint I have is that there are back up features that I never read since they have nothing to do with "Elephantmen".
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