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RE-Reading BRONZE/MODERN Classics AGAIN years later... Better or worse?

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Bruce, I'll say it because everyone is probably expecting it from me, but if you haven't read it before (or even if you have) you've got to read MOKF 15-50. Some of the best 70's stuff produced. Stands the test of time remarkably well too, the series reads like many movies still being produced. cool.gif

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MOKF is some of the best stuff of the 70s, and I'd extend it even beyond 50... although it got a little hokey by 100, I enjoyed Zeck's extension of the run.

 

This is a highly underrated book, and it's one of the first I put a run together of.

 

The art stands the test of time, but the stories are little dated, especially all the "chinaman" references... but the stories are fun.

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Hadn't thought of Spidey much... I'd love to read / re-read 97-136 though

 

Why not make it ASM 96-150?

Thats a classic run and only surpassed by the masters Stan & Steve IMHO.

 

OK...you talked me into it. I wish there was an easy way to assemble a run like that for reading purposes.

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Bruce, I'll say it because everyone is probably expecting it from me, but if you haven't read it before (or even if you have) you've got to read MOKF 15-50. Some of the best 70's stuff produced. Stands the test of time remarkably well too, the series reads like many movies still being produced. cool.gif

 

I confess I had nearly the whole run too... enjoyed it, but didn't consider it a classic. Maybe I will with adult sensibilities. I do remember searching for and never finding the MOKF Annual #1... the only comic team up of Iron Fist and Shang Chi (unless it happened again in some modern multi-hero series like contest of champions). I could never find it when I was younger, but finally found it after I restarted collecting. It was a letdown though... Iron Fist was more like Wolverine and the issue was not memorable.. I had visions/anticipation that it would be awesome.

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Hadn't thought of Spidey much... I'd love to read / re-read 97-136 though

 

Why not make it ASM 96-150?

Thats a classic run and only surpassed by the masters Stan & Steve IMHO.

 

OK...you talked me into it. I wish there was an easy way to assemble a run like that for reading purposes.

 

There is. They are called "Marvel Tales".

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Not a bad idea... but I still need to find the complete LG run basically on one purchase and I don't want to spend forever trying to complete it. Maybe I'll make a post in the marketplace only looking for a complete run.

 

Thanks

Wanna borrow my run? smirk.gif

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Thanks for the offer...

Is this a LG run that can be handled? i assume so, but you never know.

I have to consider what the shipping would be 2 ways as opposed to trying to buy the run outright elsewhere.

 

Let me try that first, but I may take you up on that if I come up empty.

 

Thanks again...kind of you.

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Judge Dredd (Eagle) #18-25 ("Block Mania" and "The Apocalypse War" - the former storyline leads into the latter and is just awesome, awesome stuff)

 

Airboy (Eclipse) - Much of the revamp was simply excellent. Mature and different.

 

Jon Sable, Freelance (First) - I liked it as a kid, I like its seriousness and gritty realism even more as an adult. BTW, that's 3 indie titles in a row...who says I'm not an Indie fan? 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

Good indies. There was something about JSF that I always liked... not sure what it was in those early issues... well, it'll come back to me. smile.gif

 

And Airboy, good call.

 

Here's a cover for POV or other horror fans to appreciate! Just love it when skeletons are flying around piloting planes. smile.gif

 

airboy17-f.jpg

 

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MOKF is some of the best stuff of the 70s, and I'd extend it even beyond 50... although it got a little hokey by 100, I enjoyed Zeck's extension of the run.

 

In my view the whole MOKF is great, but the 15-50 run is the definitive one. cool.gif

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New Teen Titans - The Judas Contract issues and many of the issues that preceded them were and still are just brilliant stuff

 

This run from 1-50 is incredible, and has its high points between the Runaways story in 26,27 and the Judas Contract buildup and finally, the finale in issues 42-44. The 'Who Is Donna Troy' story in issue 38 was brilliant as well. Also, for my money, the shock ending in issue #34 will never be topped.

 

Amazing Spider-man #229-270 (i'll keep going to 289) - reminds me why i loved these as a kid, especially the hobgoblin issues, man they are still fun. I was suprised to see how much i like peter david's funnier stories like spidey in the suburbs. The juggernaut 2 parter was great too. I can feel my excitement winding down though as i think the book started to tank right about where i am. 269& 270 were fun, but after that....we'll see...

 

The Roger Stern issues from 224 to 251 were great. 224 may be the best Vulture story ever told, 229/230 may be the best Spidey story period, the Hobgoblin intro in 238/239 was terrific, and the 'Kid Who Collected Spider-Man' story will always be remembered.

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Currently rereading -

 

Alan Moore's Swamp Thing - Amazing run but getting a bit bogged down in the later issues.

 

Miracleman

 

Crossfire and Blackhawk - I LOVE the Evainer - Spiegle stuff

 

Grimjack - Fun stuff

 

Don Rosa Gladstone stuff.

 

 

 

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Currently reading (for the first time), FF starting with No. 30...interesting to see the first appearence of Diablo, but the -script and Kirby's art is a little dated (hey, what can I expect, it's the 60s, man!) However, I'm committed to this because I feel like I'm missing something so might as well enjoy it. (Hurry up Galactus!!)

 

I'd like to read the New Teen Titans after No. 20 (which I have). Never read the Judas Contract but Terminator's one of my favorite all-time characters and you can't beat Perez's artwork.

 

And also, I'm collecting Spider-Man out of pure love for the character, but does anyone else find the stories hokey after, say, 129?? I mean, Doc Ock marrying Aunt May and then they go and set off a nuclear bomb on an island outside of New York???!?! (Like radioactive fallout and potential tidal waves are no big deal crazy.gif )

 

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