Horror comics thread - Page 2

Hey, man, thanks for posting. Yeah, I really dug the first issue alot. And I agree with some of those above that said, to me, it seemed more Zombie than Niles. But being more of either is a good thing. Glad to hear it's gonna get crazy. It's got some good solid characters to start off with.

My store finally got me my copy of Remains #2 this week (bout fucking time.) Kinda dug it. The first iss wasn't doing all that much for me (though I do dig Dwyer's art) but this one was definately better and you're right Ryan. Whereas the end of the 1st issue had me thinking "well, we'll give it and issue or two and see" the end of #2 has me very interested and wondering where the hell he's going to go with this. Not bad at all.

Also saw a bunch of the 30 Days comics. 30 Days of Night was first, then Return to Barlow? And now Dark Days? Haven't read any of them. Was thinking of picking up what they had today, but figured I'd just get the trades. Is that the order though?

Yeah, no Nail today, but I had a good day at the comic shop. Well, the one I've been going to...I just got sick of them not getting me the stuff for my box so i found another one thru a friend and it's awesome.

Picked up Aliester Arcane #3. Love this comic. Love the art. Kinda bummed it's only the 3 issues though. If I'd have known that I might have just waited for the TPB. Cause the story's kinda slight. Issue #1, telling the horror host's story was definately the best. Still, I liked the ending alot.

Picked up the "Walking Dead" TPB and issue #7. Wow, all the praise is dead on. I loved this comic, just got done reading em all. Didn't mind the new artists either. But this book is as great as everyone said it was. Glad to finally be on board with it and looking forward to the new ones. It's on #8 right? I think thats what someone said above. #7 is dated as May so I hope I'm not missing too many. The shop only had the TPB and #5 and 7----------nevermind just checked their website, #9 comes out next week. Guess I missed 8. If anyone wants to give me a brief summary on here that'd be awesome.

Picked up the Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft hardcover. I really dug the Book of Hauntings and though I haven't opened this one yet, it looks just a gorgeous as the Hauntings one.

Also picked up the Wake the Dead TPB. Figured I'd check that out.

And the new Spookshow International came out as well.

Thanks for the info on #8 legba, I appreciate it. Can't wait for #9 next week.

I've been tempted to pick up that "I Am Legend", huge fan of the novel. BUt haven't had the spare cash on me everytime I see the TPB. You should go ahead and pick up The Walking Dead. I finally got the TPB for issues 1-6 last week and #7 and it is as awesome as everyone says. Just great. I was kinda bummed #9 didn't come out yesterday. The Image website said it was supposed to be. sigh.

I really dug the Nail #2. I'm definately getting a more Rob vive than Steve, as Ryan and some others mentioned above, and these first 2 issues have been really cool. Instantly likable characters and a great situation. And the chase scene in #2 was pretty kick ass. It's really suprised me how much I'm liking it. I thought the title would be interesting from those involved, but I'm finding myself anxious for each new issue.

Remains #3. Well, the series is getting better. I'm still not completely sold, it does seem a little light and a lot more style than substance (though that style--the art--is fantastic.) But with each issue it does get a little more interesting.

Anyone else pick up the Man-Thing #1? I kinda dug it. Loved the cover. Had some okay stuff in it. I don't know though, as a long time Swamp Thing fan, it's always been hard for me to read Man-Thing as something different. But I thought it was pretty cool.

Also picked up BPRD Plague of Frogs 1-5 as I'd missed them. Only read 1 and 2 so far, but really loving them. Also digging Guy Davis' art (I used to be a huge Baker Street fan and loved his work on Wagner's Sandman Mystery Theatre--god that was a cool title.) But loving it so far.
Two questions though: I haven't read any non-Mignola stuff like Weird Tales or the previous BPRD issues, are they worth getting? Also, in Plague of Frogs, they mention that Hellboy is gone and they miss him.....is this from something that happened in BPRD or Weird Tales? Or did I miss something somewhere? Ok, three questions.

I gotta once again add to the Nail 2 love. And Ryan, you are so right about it making a kick ass flick....that's what I was thinking during that chase scene. That scene moved so well, just awesome.

I finished the "Plague of Frogs" story in the Mignola written BPRD story (was so glad my shop still had all 5 issues on the shelf.) I gotta say, I fucking loved it! I mean, I'm a huge Guy Davis fan so that had alot to do with it, but the way they tied it in to past Hellboy stories and the even more lovrecraftian than normal storyline in that deserted Michigan town....wow. I was so thirlled to hear this is going to be a regular series (with month or two breaks between mini-series) written by Mignola and with Davis art. Made my day. I gotta say, I think I even liked it more than alot of the Hellboy stories.

Speaking of which, does anyone know why Hellboy is at the bottom of the ocean?

Yeah, it's a pain. I've got like 4 publisher's on my favorites list and it's still a pain in the ass to keep these release dates straight. Plus, they're not always right. Image said Walking Dead #9 was coming out last wed and I couldn't find it anywhere and guys at the shop said it didn't come out. So maybe this week I guess.

Floyd, I loved both the Hauntings and Witchcraft books (and they have a zombie one coming out too.) First of all, they are simply gorgeous books. The covers and inserts, etc are beautiful and the stories are pretty cool. I think I enjoyed the Hauntings one more, but both are worth picking up. Plus, each have a pretty cool Mignola Hellboy story in 'em.

Thanks, Ryan, I thought I'd read all the Mignola/Hellboy stuff. Guess not. I hear you, I'd love to see some more Mignola written and drawn Hellboy stories. But still, I don't want him to stop writing BPRD. I really just can't get over how much I loved that Plague of Frogs. Now that they're going for that 'monthly book' feel in the Hellboy world, the story just had a different feel than previous Hellboy stories. Not as contained and more far-reaching.

Cool, I didn't know Last Train to Deadsville was coming out. Aces. Image's website said Walking Dead #9 was in stores now (?) and that #10 also comes out this Wednesday on the 28th.

Looking forward to picking up the Silent Hill TPB in Sept as well as Niles' Secret Skull.

Well, my shop didn't have Last Train to Deadsville or Walking Dead waiting for me in my box. If these actually came out....sigh....I hate these guys. I mean how hard is it to order the shit your subscribers have on their list?

I though Ashes 2 Ashes was all right. I kinda dug the art. Almost had the look of animation cells, like they were stills from a cartoon. The story was okay, though I coulda done without half of Ash's lines (and everyone else's) being repeats of movie lines.