Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 3:24:00 GMT -5
I always like to check out what other people are reading to see if something I am not reading or haven't read piques my interest. So, what's the best stuff you've read in 2014 so far? It doesn't have to have been published in 2014, you just have to have read it this year....
I'll got for a top 10 of stuff I've read so far this year (to put it in perspective I've read nearly 500 issues worth of comics so far this year...)
in no particular order... the 10 best this year...
RASL by Jeff Smith (of Bone fame)-a scientist using Tesla's theories and one of Tesla's secret notebook pieces the dimensional barriers but tries to avert the catastrophes dimensional travel wreaks on reality and his personal life...very different in tone and theme from Bone if that's all you know Smith from
Five Ghosts Vol. 1: The Haunting of Fabian Gray- by Frank Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham. Gray is a treasure hunter who winds up with the dreamstone lodged in his chest that allows him to channel the abilitie sof five literary ghosts (Dracula, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Merlin and Miyamato Mushashi. Great pulpy feel and Mooneyham's art is evocative of the masters like Joe Kubert.
March Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydiin and Nate Powell-the story of John Lewis' early life, how he met MLK Jr. and became involved in the Civil Rights movement. Simply masterful comic storytelling.
JL8 strips #151-174; webcomic by Yale Stewart-all the wit, charm, charisma and appeal that I find lacking at DC since Flashpoint is present here.
Matt Wagner's Madame Xanadu #1-23; Wagner's reinterpretation of the character that appeared as part of the Vertigo line is simply breathtaking in scope and tone. With Art by Amy Reeder and Michael Kaluta, it is a visual treat as well.
Corto Maltese: The Ballad of the Salt Sea by Hugo Pratt. Created in 1967 by the Italian comic creator Pratt, this has become a timeless classic translated into many languages, including English of course. Pratt was a huge influence on many America artists. Set in the South Seas during the early 20th century, the title character is a scoundrel with a heart of gold trying to navigate treacherous seas and plots by his peers. A classic adventure tale brimming with interesting characters.
Locke and Key Vol. 1-6 by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. I powered my way though all 6 trades of this series earlier this year, and was engrossed all the way through. Hill is a modern master of horror (its in his genes, his dad is Stephen King) and this series has so many twists and turns it keeps you turning page after page, not wanting to put it down.
Gotham Central Vol. 1 and 2 (I still have 3 nd 4 to get through...) Brubaker, Rucka, Lark, not much else needs to be said.
Daredevil by Mark Waid Vol. 1 (collects 1-10, 10.1 and an issue of Amazing Spidey that the story crosses over with) Waid's take is a breath of fresh air on the character, all the bad stuff still happens and DD has to deal with it, he jut doesn't wallow in misery, and Waid slowly builds the story increasing the tension with each successive bit. Great stuff.
Special Marvel Edition 15-16, Master of Kung Fu #17-21 (the early part sof the Master of Kung Fu series; Englehart and Starlin to start, giving way to Moench and Gulacy. Classic Bronze age Marvle stuff, but filled with the kind of character moments and philosophical bents that drove the kung fu craze of the 70s, plus lot sof kung fu fighting!!!!
That's my 10...what you got?
-M
I'll got for a top 10 of stuff I've read so far this year (to put it in perspective I've read nearly 500 issues worth of comics so far this year...)
in no particular order... the 10 best this year...
RASL by Jeff Smith (of Bone fame)-a scientist using Tesla's theories and one of Tesla's secret notebook pieces the dimensional barriers but tries to avert the catastrophes dimensional travel wreaks on reality and his personal life...very different in tone and theme from Bone if that's all you know Smith from
Five Ghosts Vol. 1: The Haunting of Fabian Gray- by Frank Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham. Gray is a treasure hunter who winds up with the dreamstone lodged in his chest that allows him to channel the abilitie sof five literary ghosts (Dracula, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Merlin and Miyamato Mushashi. Great pulpy feel and Mooneyham's art is evocative of the masters like Joe Kubert.
March Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydiin and Nate Powell-the story of John Lewis' early life, how he met MLK Jr. and became involved in the Civil Rights movement. Simply masterful comic storytelling.
JL8 strips #151-174; webcomic by Yale Stewart-all the wit, charm, charisma and appeal that I find lacking at DC since Flashpoint is present here.
Matt Wagner's Madame Xanadu #1-23; Wagner's reinterpretation of the character that appeared as part of the Vertigo line is simply breathtaking in scope and tone. With Art by Amy Reeder and Michael Kaluta, it is a visual treat as well.
Corto Maltese: The Ballad of the Salt Sea by Hugo Pratt. Created in 1967 by the Italian comic creator Pratt, this has become a timeless classic translated into many languages, including English of course. Pratt was a huge influence on many America artists. Set in the South Seas during the early 20th century, the title character is a scoundrel with a heart of gold trying to navigate treacherous seas and plots by his peers. A classic adventure tale brimming with interesting characters.
Locke and Key Vol. 1-6 by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. I powered my way though all 6 trades of this series earlier this year, and was engrossed all the way through. Hill is a modern master of horror (its in his genes, his dad is Stephen King) and this series has so many twists and turns it keeps you turning page after page, not wanting to put it down.
Gotham Central Vol. 1 and 2 (I still have 3 nd 4 to get through...) Brubaker, Rucka, Lark, not much else needs to be said.
Daredevil by Mark Waid Vol. 1 (collects 1-10, 10.1 and an issue of Amazing Spidey that the story crosses over with) Waid's take is a breath of fresh air on the character, all the bad stuff still happens and DD has to deal with it, he jut doesn't wallow in misery, and Waid slowly builds the story increasing the tension with each successive bit. Great stuff.
Special Marvel Edition 15-16, Master of Kung Fu #17-21 (the early part sof the Master of Kung Fu series; Englehart and Starlin to start, giving way to Moench and Gulacy. Classic Bronze age Marvle stuff, but filled with the kind of character moments and philosophical bents that drove the kung fu craze of the 70s, plus lot sof kung fu fighting!!!!
That's my 10...what you got?
-M