ZaCrew Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hickman's story telling in EoW is second to none for me right now. As TA said above, he is adding layer upon layer for multiple characters and creating a rich world that is starting to look like there could be limitless possibilities. After reading 7 today, I went back and reread 1-6 for I believe the 3rd time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meta4 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I think thats one of the things that ai love so much about this series, it takes several readings to piece together all the pices that hickmans leaving us. I dont feel like I had a complete grasp of what was going on until the third read through the series. Each time you notice something else that ties it all together. Like the fact that "the message" was prophecied in pieces from three different people from warring nations. So its the only common ground that these nations have, The prophecy of their own destruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseBackPages Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 its good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter3175 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 How would we classify this book? I would say IMO this is the only book on the market that can rival Saga. I understand they have two different look and feels but EoW is flat out insane right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapzilla Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I still prefer Saga, but only slightly, and because you get a little bit of everything with it. I'm in love with BKV's writing as a whole and have become a huge fan of Staples. And I'm a sucker for a good LetterCol. EoW continues to get stronger as the pieces fall into place and is utterly epic and grandiose in scale. Neck and neck for me. I just feel lucky I get to read two truly great titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hickman's story telling in EoW is second to none for me right now. As TA said above, he is adding layer upon layer for multiple characters and creating a rich world that is starting to look like there could be limitless possibilities. After reading 7 today, I went back and reread 1-6 for I believe the 3rd time. I like books you can read and enjoy more than once. The Watchmen, The Authority/Stormwatch, the Dark Knight, Sin City, and a few more that I've worn out in trades over the years. This is looking like 1 of those to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelTufnel42 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 For me it is the best comic going. Just personal preference maybe but I think it is superior to Saga. Todd the Ugliest is the only other comic I enjoy as much but for completely different reasons. Five Ghosts is my guilty pleasure. Just a pot full of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreezy Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Two totally different books, but both equally are really enjoyable to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Resilient Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 East of West and Saga are 1 and 2 in my book right now. East of West just has more reread value to me, so it gets the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meta4 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I feel the same way. Saga has a bit more humorous, playful feeling to it, east of west feels serious. I suppose being about the end of the world will do that to a story. I also feel like east of west has a few more layers to peel back to understand the story fully, which I love. Saga has some hidden developments, like prince robots relationship with gale, but east of west is given to us in pieces, its not until you put the puzzle together that it really starts taking shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katchoo Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I'm a bigger fan of EoW. It's just more my thing - darker, deeper, more complex and more intriguing imo. I like Saga but I'm one of the minority that thinks it's overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseBackPages Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 the only thing they have in common is that they are both Image books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 the only thing they have in common is that they are both Image books That and the RRP is monies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 the only thing they have in common is that they are both Image books That and the RRP is monies!! True story. For both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicsnyc22 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 the only thing they have in common is that they are both Image books That and the RRP is monies!! C2E2 Variant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawnyboy-migration Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Read #7... Too good, makes me angry that I have to wait a month for another taste A pretty long and detailed look at #7 !!!WARNING!!! Full of spoilers and adult language! That demon quote is priceless. Edited November 8, 2013 by Spawnyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 last few pages were a bit confusing, i'll have to reread it.....having a hard time telling who's who in regards to the bad guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I don't think the bad guys think of themselves as bad guys. I think they are following their destiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) last few pages were a bit confusing, i'll have to reread it.....having a hard time telling who's who in regards to the bad guys. Actually it puts a lot of things in perspective regarding Ezra Orion. His continual need to become what his 'mother' wants of him.. his fusing with the beast has made him an agent of the end times. Also realize that there is a huge time gap between the 3rd to last page and the 2nd to last page. Edited November 8, 2013 by ZaCrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) don't see this much anymore...not like the first few weeks it was out. http://www.ebay.com/itm/East-Of-West-1-First-Print-Nm-Unread-X-5-/181252952809?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item2a338492e9 Edited November 8, 2013 by krighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
