Comics new and old...

Its been awhile since I wrote a journal so I figured Id share what is and isnt on my reading agenda...both new books and old. I would love to hear what others think of these and find out what you all are reading as well. Be warned, I do talk about the storylines in these books so if you havent read them but plan on doing so then you may want to skip my opinion on that particular book.

Cable and XForce 12

Im on issue 11 now and I really enjoy this series. Im a Cable and Colossus fan and there are some intriguing relationships with Domino. I started this one late and had a heck of a time going back and finding some of the earlier issues without overpaying. I love Laroccas art too.

Hunger 2

I havent read issue 1 yet, but this is the one with Galactus...nuff said. The Silver Surfer, starting with issue 14 I believe from 1987, is the first series I ever collected so I will always have an affinity for the character. I cant believe no one has ever asked me this, but Im going to let you all know anyway...my member name, surfer99, comes from the Surfer and the year I first joined eBay. Theres your fun fact for the day. I was so crushed when that series ended, you have no idea. All attempts to bring it back have failed as well...I was screaming at Marvel that the reason the series keeps tanking is because they dont give it the right artist and writer combo.

All New Xmen 15

Im on issue 14 and I would have to say this is my favorite current series. Bendis is an amazing writer and Immonen is a talent. I got excited when I saw the name Campbell on the cover of this issue thinking it was J Scott Campbell, but no such luck.

Avengers 17

Im on issue 16 now. The jury is still out for me on this series. Im not really digging the whole lets make the Earth sentient and have it develop an immunity system to attack our heroes thing. I dont get the new life forms being created either. If the Earth became sentient and battled Ego, now that would be a good comic. Im sticking with the series for now just because Im an Avengers fan.

New Avengers 8

I havent really liked the series up to this point...when it comes to alternate universe storylines I usually pass. Thats why I didnt really care for Age of Ultron either. The only exception to this was Days of Future Past...that was amazing. Age of Apocalypse was pretty good back in the day too I guess.

Xmen Legacy 14

Im not a huge fan of the art, and I really could have done without the Red Skull with the brain of Professor X storyline, but Legion is just too much fun to put the book down. He is a great character and Im happy to see what theyre doing with him.

Uncanny Xmen 9

No matter how hard I try I just cant feel good about these characters, especially Cyclops after he took out Professor X. Dazzler joining SHIELD was brilliant though so Im hoping the stories get better from here.

Uncanny Avengers 10

This is probably my second favorite new series. I love the mix of Avengers and Xmen, Havok and Cap kind of coleading the team, the drama between Rogue and Wanda, the constant tension between human and mutant, all of it good stuff. Best move ever was bringing Sunfire on board...now Im going back and trying to find his previous appearances to see what he has been up to until now. Thats why I recently picked up Rogue 7 thru 12 from Mile High...another really good story.

Charismagic 3

The first series was great, and the second series is proving to be entertaining as well. I dont usually buy books that arent Marvel, but Aspen is the one exception. Recommended.

Legend of the Shadow Clan 5

I like ninjas and the story and art are really good. Think everyday family who finds out they have amazing ninja abilities, then theyre hunted down by the Hand who wants them dead.

Marvel Graphic Novel 4

First appearance of New Mutants. I was outbid on this issue twice in the last month. Found a decent copy at my LCS today for less than half the price. Nice. I also picked up New Mutants 1 through 4 since I already have issues 5 through 26 thanks to Tnerb.

Other Silver and Bronze Age books Ive purchased in the last few weeks that I havent got around to reading yet...

Daredevil 77

Spiderman and Sub Mariner appearances, part 1 of 2.

Sub Mariner 40

Spiderman and appearance, part 2 of 2.

Tales to Astonish 68

Giant Man, Hulk

Hulk 128

Avengers appearance

Strange Tales 121

Human Torch battles Plantman...I remember him from an early issue of Xmen so I had to see him up against the Torch.

Til next time...

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