Comics: what are you currently reading?

[Taeblewalker]

I haven't read anything lately, but my favorite comic was Spiderman vs. Wolverine. Spidey lost all of his karma points near the end (if you played the Marvel FASERIP rpg you'd get the reference).

[Tornado]

That one is awesome. One of my favorites as well.
Facerip, nice
Know that system mostly through Dragon Magazine articles.

[Taeblewalker]

Originally Posted by Tornado

That one is awesome. One of my favorites as well.
Facerip, nice
Know that system mostly through Dragon Magazine articles.

By the mighty girth of Volstagg!

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Originally Posted by Sherman Davies

I haven't read a lot of horror manga, but one of them is Junji Ito's Uzumaki, which I liked; I might give Sisters and Bones a shot if it's got those same vibes.

Currently reading Umezz's Cat-Eyed Boy. It's just as curious and entertaining in moments as Umezz's other work in that old school style of manga.

The insightful YT channel, Famicon Collects, has me scouring for other fascinating manga. The Early Works of Hanawa Kazuichi looks incredible, but pricey to acquire a Japanese edition. Just this morning I found it available on the Internet Archive ....and in English! Downloaded the PDF and though Famicon Collects provides a thorough, breakdown of each story, I plan to read it myself, soon.

Originally Posted by Sherman Davies

I recently reread an old favorite of mine, James Robinson and Paul Smith's The Golden Age:

It was originally published as a 4-issue Elseworlds miniseries back in the '90s. It basically started Robinson's long association with DC's WWII-era characters, since he followed the series up with his runs on Starman and Justice Society of America. I've always considered it to be like a more accessible version of Watchmen. Definitely worth checking out for those who haven't.

I remember that series, though Never read it. Paul Smith art is always excellent.

[Sherman Davies]

Originally Posted by Hex_Enduction_Hour

I remember that series, though Never read it. Paul Smith art is always excellent.

Yeah, Paul Smith is definitely one of those "artists' artist" types who sometimes seems overlooked by fans but is highly regarded by other artists. He and Robinson continued their collaboration a few years after doing Golden Age with another series I remember fondly, Leave it to Chance:





It was a series about a young paranormal investigator named Chance Falconer. Sort of a "Nancy Drew, but with magic" vibe to it. I always thought it should've run longer than the 2 or 3 years that it did, especially considering it debuted around the same time as the Harry Potter books which were spurring an increased interest in young adult fantasy at the time.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

I finished off all four volume of Orochi Perfect Edition and continue to be impressed with Umezz's gothic tone and chilling moments of horror and terror. Of the stories in the series, here's how I rank them with number one as my favorite:

1. Combat (volume 3)
2. Bones (volume 1)
3. Sisters (volume 1)
4. Key (volume 2)
5. Home (volume 2)
6. Blood (volume 4)
7. Eyes (volume 4)
8. Prodigy (volume 2)
9. Stage (volume 3)

I've been listening and watching the podcast/YT channel, Flight Ringers. The two hosts offer a casual, hilarious, and always thoughtful discussion of a single issue from the various runs of The Legion of Superheroes. I've always been a big Keith Giffen fan in all periods of his art styles. Currently enjoying their page-by-page of the 1989 series. Each episode is like reading the comic itself with insightful commentary. Recommended if one is a rabid or casual (that's me) fan of the sci-fi-and-magic superheroes from the 30th and 31st centuries.

Originally Posted by Sherman Davies

Yeah, Paul Smith is definitely one of those "artists' artist" types who sometimes seems overlooked by fans but is highly regarded by other artists. He and Robinson continued their collaboration a few years after doing Golden Age with another series I remember fondly, Leave it to Chance:

I remember that series, though I never read it. I'll need to give a try someday.

[chas]

Wow! Wow! What is this? I'll have to check it out!

I've got my own old Scape customs for many of the Legionnaires back on Page 5 of the Supers customs threads on my own such thread:

https://www.heroscapers.com/communit...er=desc&page=5

Back then I specialized on making my own cards for super teams. These LSH cards were done before C3G got around to doing any.

These are in print only versions except for some full graphics cards Sherman Davies made for me. About a dozen of these appear on my thread on one post as "expired" versions which are still legible.

[MrNobody]

Originally Posted by Hex_Enduction_Hour

I've been listening and watching the podcast/YT channel, Flight Ringers.

Ha, think I just found me the new background music for my daily commute. Thanks for sharing! Love me some LoSH.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Originally Posted by chas

Wow! Wow! What is this? I'll have to check it out!

I've got my own old Scape customs for many of the Legionnaires back on Page 5 of the Supers customs threads on my own such thread:

https://www.heroscapers.com/communit...er=desc&page=5

Back then I specialized on making my own cards for super teams. These LSH cards were done before C3G got around to doing any.

These are in print only versions except for some full graphics cards Sherman Davies made for me. About a dozen of these appear on my thread on one post as "expired" versions which are still legible.

Years ago, I purchased a ton of HeroClix on CoolStuffInc. Scooped up some LoSh figs including the Fateful Five both to collect and hoping for HS customs I need to check those out. Thanks. I hope you enjoy the YT channel as much as I have.

Originally Posted by MrNobody

Ha, think I just found me the new background music for my daily commute. Thanks for sharing! Love me some LoSH.

Excellent. I listen to the show as I work on my train graffiti books and navigate to see a page they're referencing.

I hope you both enjoy the channel. It's currently my favorite comic YT channel.