Paid Members Bellenda Carlisle Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 Would it upset you if I told you I hated Deadpool Scotty? Superman Red Son is a must too read I think. Quote
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 Would it upset you if I told you I hated Deadpool Scotty? Superman Red Son is a must too read I think. Not at all, sir. I completely understand the hatred out there for Deadpool. It's essentially Van Wilder or Stifler crossed with a Hong Kong action flick for the most part...but better than Bulletproof Monk. I go way back to 1999 with Deadpool. My mate got a comic coz he saw Wolverine on the cover but said it was shit, and gave it to me. I saw Deadpool 'shoryuken' Kitty Pride and fell in love with the chap from then on in. I've been meaning to read Red Son for the last few years. Must go onto ebay and get that now while it's in my head. Quote
Paid Members DEF Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 Watchmen Dark Knight Returns Long Halloween Batman Year One Daredevil Born Again They are the ones that jump out off the top of my head that I would consider stone cold classics. The Killing Joke's got to be on that list too. I did consider Killing Joke but as important as it is IMO its not quite as good as my list. A bit like A Death in the Family (except way better). To be fair I've only read it the once. Should give it another go soon. Quote
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 As someone unfamiliar with Deadpool but sees he has some kind of following that transcends the normal, Quote
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 As someone unfamiliar with Deadpool but sees he has some kind of following that transcends the normal, Quote
Paid Members Bellenda Carlisle Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 I gre up reading my brother's amazing 1980s comic collection and the 90s X-Men and Image comics boom left me totally cold. Deadpool and many other characters represent that awful period for me, plus he was created by Rob liefeld, the worst dude in comics history. Quote
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 Liefeld just drew him though. Nicieza and Kelly brought the character to life. I fucking don't like Liefeld. He's very full of himself...like that Ren & Stimpy dude. He's an arrogant cunt. Quote
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 It's more pop-culture references, the strange pitch black slapstick humour, self awareness, fourth wall breaking and general insanity, that seem to do it for me. I just find (found) it to be a very cleverly written comic. Not so much these days, as Daniel Way (who can have his moments on occasion) tries way too hard. Definitely his Joe Kelly and Fabien Nicieza runs, though. The only writer who has come close to recapturing the aforementioned golden age is Victor Gischler. Cheers. What Quote
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 Cheers. What Quote
Paid Members Bellenda Carlisle Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 Liefeld just drew him though. Nicieza and Kelly brought the character to life. I fucking don't like Liefeld. He's very full of himself...like that Ren & Stimpy dude. He's an arrogant cunt. Except John Krickfalusi is amazing and Rob Liefeld is one of the least talented artists in comic history! Quote
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 Except John Krickfalusi is amazing and Rob Liefeld is one of the least talented artists in comic history! Both are as you say, but I really wanted to knock Krickfalusi out, during the dvd intro to Naked Beach Frenzy. On another note, I just ordered some Oink! Comics from Ebay. Can't fucking wait to get them!!! Quote
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted July 22, 2013 Paid Members Posted July 22, 2013 Favoured by Marvel fans or genuine newcomers? Both, K-Pits. It's a fun read, and one of my fave comics to read when I'm under the weather. Don't mind the '43-59' in a series, nonsense. It's all begun and wrapped up in there, and it's just a good introduction to the humour and bedlam of the character. If you want some really dark Deadpool, then 'Kills the Marvel Universe' is a good standalone. The Deadpool Max (Nut Job) series is a standalone, but essentially was shit, so I'd stay clear of that. You could go for The Circle Chase and Sins of the Past also, which is pretty much the beginning of Deadpool and his first major stories. I have to say though, with regards to Ennis' military fetish laced through his Punisher tales, I thoroughly enjoyed Born. Must actually read Mother Russia again. Quote
lightningxlock Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 IMO absolute must have books are Watchmen Dark Knight Returns Long Halloween Batman Year One Daredevil Born Again They are the ones that jump out off the top of my head that I would consider stone cold classics. Cheers bud. Anybody got anything else to add?? Quote
King Pitcos Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Ta, Branquey. I'll give Kills a go and then try that Vs one. Quote
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