I know it's an oldie, but I re-read Watchmen the other week, quality. You just know the film will be gash.
Moore and Gibbons' response
Previous developments
In an interview with Variety's Danny Graydon during Warner Bros.'s first possession of feature film rights for Watchmen, the graphic novel's writer Alan Moore adamantly opposed a film adaptation of his comic book, arguing, "You get people saying, 'Oh, yes, Watchmen is very cinematic,' when actually it's not. It's almost the exact opposite of cinematic." Moore said that Terry Gilliam, preparing to direct Watchmen for Warner Bros. at the time, had asked Moore how the writer would film it. Moore told Graydon about his response, "I had to tell him that, frankly, I didn't think it was filmable. I didn't design it to show off the similarities between cinema and comics, which are there, but in my opinion are fairly unremarkable. It was designed to show off the things that comics could do that cinema and literature couldn't."
Moore also told Entertainment Weekly in December 2001, "With a comic, you can take as much time as you want in absorbing that background detail, noticing little things that we might have planted there. You can also flip back a few pages relatively easily to see where a certain image connects with a line of dialogue from a few pages ago. But in a film, by the nature of the medium, you're being dragged through it at 24 frames per second." Moore had opposed the adaptation of Watchmen from the beginning, intending to give any resulting film royalties to Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons. According to Moore, David Hayter's script "was as close as [he] could imagine anyone getting to Watchmen." However, Moore added, "I shan't be going to see it. My book is a comic book. Not a movie, not a novel. A comic book. It's been made in a certain way, and designed to be read a certain way: in an armchair, nice and cozy next to a fire, with a steaming cup of coffee."
In an early interview with Entertainment Weekly's Ken Tucker, Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons said that he thought the time had passed to make a Watchmen movie. At the time, Darren Aronofsky was expressing interest in directing the film under Paramount Pictures. Nevertheless, Gibbons said, "It was most likely to happen when Batman was a big success, but then that window was lost." Gibbons also told Neon, "In a way, I'm glad because it wouldn't have been up to the book."
I know it's an oldie, but I re-read Watchmen the other week, quality. You just know the film will be gash.
I attempted to start from the start after buying Endless Nights on a whim, but I've struggled to track down the first couple.
Doug Moench and Kelley Jones make a great pairing. I loved the artwork in this and the way Gotham and the various characters are interpreted. Class.
Anything by Gaiman is the schizzle, his fiction novels are worth checking out.
Fans of the dark knight should check this:
http://popcultureshock.com/features.php?id=1183 (http://popcultureshock.com/features.php?id=1183)
Doug Moench and Kelley Jones make a great pairing. I loved the artwork in this and the way Gotham and the various characters are interpreted. Class.
They also did a mini-series - Haunted Gotham (http://www.comicvine.com/comic/batman-haunted-gotham/6424/&i=1702&v=g) - excellent
(http://image.comicvine.com/uploads/vol/7000/6424/6424-46276-1-batman-haunted-goth_400.jpg)
They also did a mini-series - Haunted Gotham (http://www.comicvine.com/comic/batman-haunted-gotham/6424/&i=1702&v=g) - excellent
(http://image.comicvine.com/uploads/vol/7000/6424/6424-46276-1-batman-haunted-goth_400.jpg)
Quality Dr, sums up what I was saying. The artwork's stunning. Look at his claws! Have you got any of the said issues? Threw mine out years ago.
:goodidea: Not.
Anything by Gaiman is the schizzle, his fiction novels are worth checking out.
They also did a mini-series - Haunted Gotham (http://www.comicvine.com/comic/batman-haunted-gotham/6424/&i=1702&v=g) - excellent
(http://image.comicvine.com/uploads/vol/7000/6424/6424-46276-1-batman-haunted-goth_400.jpg)
(as is Ben Templesmith's of course)
(http://www.steveniles.com/gallery/albums/album01/criminal_tpb_cover.sized.jpg)
The Cal McDonald comics and books are savagely funny
This TPB from Niles is excellent too
(http://www.steveniles.com/gallery/albums/album02/foth_trade.sized.jpg)
if you like that art work bluebrad you have to check out Fell
1st issue is on line for free here!! (http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/Fell/Fell01Issue.htm)
His Global Frequency series looks pretty good.
it is very good - and available as a TBP which makes life cheaper
What is a TPB? I am assuming that it is another name for a graphic novel or a collection of some description.
bluebrad
Anybody a fan of Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo series? Great stuff!
For Valentine's Day Mrs Starfish bought me 5 weeks worth of 2000ad comics - the five weeks leading up to 14th Feb - how special am I?
DR and Quinch - buy it, read it.
Strontium Dog
oof! pretty full on js.
This is genius: oglaf (http://oglaf.com/cumsprite/)
Crossed: Wish You Were Here is extreme entertainment for adults. Anyone under 18, or anyone easily offended, please go no further. Otherwise, read on.
Yes although I thought this....QuoteCrossed: Wish You Were Here is extreme entertainment for adults. Anyone under 18, or anyone easily offended, please go no further. Otherwise, read on.
Was enough warning!
This is quite good:
http://www.crossedcomic.com/category/the-webcomic/ (http://www.crossedcomic.com/category/the-webcomic/)
New chapter every Thursday.
Strangely fascinating though.
Apart from Shaun of the Dead, I've never found a Zombie story of any interest (I am Legend started out ok, but...).
Well written and thought provoking.
With more than a hint of stomach churn...
I've never found a Zombie story of any interest
have you seen Braindead (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103873/)? not a comic, but it should be
with hind sight "Strontium Dog" was almost a Zombie story line.
and wasn't Rogue Trooper somehow resurected from being dead (might be wrong)? his weapons with the conciousness of his dead mates as operating systems were certainly a bit zombieish
have you seen Braindead (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103873/)? not a comic, but it should be
Hilarious film, just as good from Peter Jackson was his first film Bad Taste (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092610/)
Anyone read Gaiman's Marvel 1602? I thought it was amazing.
http://www.freakangels.com/?p=23 (http://www.freakangels.com/?p=23)
Just finished this, couldn't put it down...
Warning! 140something episodes!
Saw this linked from Crossed (http://www.crossedcomic.com/) and thought it might be worth a look. Enjoying it so far.....
http://www.freakangels.com/ (http://www.freakangels.com/)
Another post apocalyptic Britain story but with an interesting twist.
Anyone still following Crossed - Wish You Were Here? (http://www.crossedcomic.com/category/the-webcomic/) It's getting pretty intense!getting my weekly fix still after the UKB heads up. Love it.
Anyone still following Crossed - Wish You Were Here? (http://www.crossedcomic.com/category/the-webcomic/) It's getting pretty intense!getting my weekly fix still after the UKB heads up. Love it.
If you like this sort of stuff I would recommend other Ennis books preacher and the boys. Pretty fucked up but no where in the same league as crosseed for fucked-up-ness.
If you like this sort of stuff I would recommend other Ennis books preacher and the boys. Pretty fucked up but no where in the same league as crosseed for fucked-up-ness.
Thanks mate. Having basically devoured all the Crossed that's been written so far (I actually think WYWH is the best of it, but it's all good / totally sick) I've started reading Preacher and it looks good.
If you like this sort of stuff I would recommend other Ennis books preacher and the boys. Pretty fucked up but no where in the same league as crosseed for fucked-up-ness.
I should give you about 1000 wad points for this recommendation. Preacher is the best comic I've ever read, by miles. It's also the most absorbing thing I've read in years.
If you like The Boys and Preacher I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy Transmetropolitan by Warren Ellis.
Any other recommendations of comics other than transmetropolitan (thats next after sandman). A little twisted not necessarily good always prevails or superhero.
thinking about buying a Nook HD+ for the kids to play with (9" screen, £129, microSD, Google Play)I read comics on my nexus 7.
the main attraction for me is as a comic reader
anything a boy should know about reading comics on a tablet that would influence his choice of tablet?
I can (still) read comics on my Note 2.:o are you serious! how is it? and it looks like there's a "Redpoint" (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88-1-%E8%AC%9B%E8%AB%87%E7%A4%BE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%9F%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%82%B9-%E5%85%AD%E8%8A%B1-%E3%83%81%E3%83%A8/dp/406340840X/ref=pd_sim_b_2/378-7383469-8443040) too!!
The most curious Manga I own is probably the first volume of "onsaito" (Onsight) (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/406372462X/ref=dp_change_lang?ie=UTF8&language=en_JP)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/615Y5D52PML._SS500_.jpg)
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* just a tar-ball of jpgs really.
:o are you serious! how is it? and it looks like there's a "Redpoint" (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88-1-%E8%AC%9B%E8%AB%87%E7%A4%BE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%9F%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%82%B9-%E5%85%AD%E8%8A%B1-%E3%83%81%E3%83%A8/dp/406340840X/ref=pd_sim_b_2/378-7383469-8443040) too!!
Too bad I dont know a lick of japanese. :doubt:
following good advice on here I am currently working my way through sandman, transmetropolitan and hellblazer.
I am also reading locke and key which is a cool horror comic. Pretty good so far but not very far through the story.
Any recommendations for my next book.
following good advice on here I am currently working my way through sandman, transmetropolitan and hellblazer.
I am also reading locke and key which is a cool horror comic. Pretty good so far but not very far through the story.
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Any recommendations for my next book.
I liked Warren Ellis's “Planetary”.
If you like The Boys and Preacher I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy Transmetropolitan by Warren Ellis. As mentioned Kick Ass is excellent as are Wanted and American Jesus by Mark Millar.
Also, The Punisher stuff that's all one big arc (#1 - #60 I think) is great. I thought it was a one trick pony at first but it got a lot deeper.I'm at a loss now that the crossed Wish you were here has finished, any other recommendations for free online stuff. Been through the ones earlier in the thread.
Saw this linked to on the Crossed message board:
http://www.sssscomic.com/index.php (http://www.sssscomic.com/index.php)
A Scandinavian post apocolyptic web comic. Haven't read much yet but it's very nicely drawn.
I am also reading locke and key which is a cool horror comic. Pretty good so far but not very far through the story.
Oxfam in Netheredge occasionally has some good stuff
Also if I read them online I wouldn't get to go to the comic book shop on The Wicker which is well cool. It's like a cathedral for nerds and the staff wear a Star Trek style uniform.
(Ahem... nearly 30 years ago FD...)
Do you have any particular opening pages that you really like? The sort of thing that grabbed you so much you had to sit down and read the whole of the comic then and there?