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Post by Mightyfanatic on Jun 21, 2008 6:01:20 GMT -8
Growing up in the 60s and 70s, I was the typical geeky comics collector type of kid, collecting both Marvel and DC (yeah, I was one of "those" people who had complete runs of some silver age titles, who could have financed his college education or paid off the mortgage had I saved every book!). I would faithfully visit the corner candystore once a week (this is before there were comic shops, folks!) and get my fistful of 12 cent paper gold!
Now, decades later, this aging baby boomer is still a major comics fan and collector. Even though a nearby town has a couple of comic stores, I prefer to get mine by subscription. My Silver Age roots (talking about my comics now, children, not my hair color), are still VERY much evident in my collecting tastes. Like many my age, I relish what folks like Geoff Johns, Kurt Busiek and others have done to maintain my 2 dimensional baby boomer heroes (and equally have snarls for Brian Bendis, deconstructed comics, disassembled teams etc...). I love the invention of the Trade Paperback too (although I still get about 20 titles a month!)
Any other comics fans (or current collectors) here at the lounge? What are your favorite characters, storylines, artists or writers? Inquiring Lounge muggies want to know! LOL ;D
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Post by Jose G. on Jun 23, 2008 19:39:17 GMT -8
I used to collect comics up until a couple of years ago. I can't remember specifically why I quit but I'm sure money was a factor lol. I follow anything by Frank Cho though as I am a HUGE Liberty Meadows fan!
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Post by xssocx on Jun 23, 2008 20:18:57 GMT -8
I used to read comic. I still have a bunch saved, Spawn 1-10, Death of Superman(  I was so happy.), Tons of Marvel.......... |
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Post by scotman on Jun 29, 2008 9:04:46 GMT -8
Yup, still go every wednesday rain or shine. I have wittled down the amount I get now a days though.
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Post by dinosauria on Jun 29, 2008 16:03:34 GMT -8
I've been into comics for a long time though I gave up collecting a few years ago. I've always been into indie comics. All I'm really reading at the moment is the Walking Dead. I still pick up trades (Madman etc) I buy a lot of stuff fo the art too. Oh and sometimes I just like a little mayhem!!   |
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Post by Jose G. on Jun 29, 2008 20:46:06 GMT -8
ha! milk and cheese! I remember those guys!
I also at one point want to start collecting DC's absolute trades.
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Post by Joeofmars! on Jul 13, 2008 18:50:52 GMT -8
I just recently got back into comics (Wich got me into Muggs ^_^)
I'm currently reading:
Hulk (I know, I know, Loeb suck, whatever)
Secret Invasion
The Invincible Iron Man
Hellboy: The Crooked Man
I'm trying to get into:
Young X-Men
Guardians of the Galaxy
and MAYBE Captain America: White.
I also LOVE trades. Marvel Essentials = Omega win.
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Post by xssocx on Jul 13, 2008 20:24:49 GMT -8
Can you still subscribe to comics. So they are dlvd to your house? If so, anyone link me? Do I just go to marvel.com? dccomics.com? darkhorse.com? etc. etc. And what are cool comics with good to outstanding storylines. Batman? Wolvie? Marvel Zombies? etc...
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Post by Mightyfanatic on Jul 13, 2008 20:32:00 GMT -8
There are several online sources, most of whom offer percentage discounts for your order. With some, you have to order each month, others allow you to subscribe (but to also choose to change your subs at any time). I actually use this one: www.mailordercomics.com/index.aspThey offer choice of shipper (UPS vs postal), choice of shipping frequency and several other nice perks... I definitely recommend them...  |
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Post by xssocx on Jul 13, 2008 22:02:01 GMT -8
Cool thanks Richard. Thinking about getting back into comics, as you can tell by my prior post. |
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Post by tpop35 on Aug 1, 2008 9:24:10 GMT -8
I still collect comics have been for a few years now. Currently my fav series are the Spider-Man Amazing and Ultimate, then I do Independents Grimm Fairy Tales by Zenescope. There are others, but the ones I mentioned are what I normally read first.
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Post by Mightyfanatic on Aug 1, 2008 9:57:31 GMT -8
I've been "meh" on Marvel since Bendis ruined the Avengers with "Disassembled" but I'm hopeful that eventually the 616 Classic Marvel Universe won't look so similarly dark as the Ultimate one...
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Post by tpop35 on Aug 1, 2008 10:06:45 GMT -8
I think that whole Disassembled has something to do with the Secret Invasion.
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Post by Adam K on Aug 2, 2008 23:21:04 GMT -8
Yo. Been in and out of comic collecting over the last 12 years. Got back in a couple months ago and have sunk way too much time and money into it and see no end in sight.
Mark Millar, Garth Ennis, DnA, Brubaker, and Matt Fraction are my dudes.
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Post by Adam K on Aug 2, 2008 23:26:57 GMT -8
I just recently got back into comics (Wich got me into Muggs ^_^) I'm currently reading: Hulk (I know, I know, Loeb suck, whatever) I'm trying to get into: Guardians of the Galaxy and MAYBE Captain America: White. I also LOVE trades. Marvel Essentials = Omega win. Loeb Hulk rules; I don't care what anybody says - they're wrong. Guardians is sweet and you should definitely read it. The must have comes out this weeks or came out last, and is awesome. Cap White has to be good or I'll cut my own head off. Give me my four-color funny books with four colors or give me death. |
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I was so happy.), Tons of Marvel..........
