Comments on: Down the Line: January 2007 Releases http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/ Get Pantsed! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:56:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: almcclymont http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-1118 almcclymont Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:38:43 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-1118 Hi Randy, I just found you again after enjoying your great column at 4th Rail, they were kind enough to let me know you were here. Congrats and good luck! I love the site. Hi Randy, I just found you again after enjoying your great column at 4th Rail, they were kind enough to let me know you were here. Congrats and good luck! I love the site.

]]> By: promitheas http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-1089 promitheas Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:58:54 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-1089 Hi. I'm part of the thirty-something generation and i live in Athens, Greece. In the eighties i grow up reading translated comics of marvel (spider-man, daredevil, X-men etc), Conan, Disney, Lucky Luke, Asterix and ofcourse Corto Maltese. That why i was excited that "The ballad of the sea" is out again with the help of Heavy Metal publications. I have all the stories of Corto (in greek editions) and i think that everyone that pays respect to the art of comics must read them (not for the incredible art or the majestic words that Hugo Pratt uses, but for the genuine fortune-hunter feeling they have). They are like the great rock songs of '60s & '70s. Its doesnt matter if they are written somes decades ago, the chill-spine for all the new listeners (readers) is guaranteed... (you should also check out and the war stories of Pratt. I'm sure that G. Ennis did that before he create his own War Stories for Vertigo) Hi. I’m part of the thirty-something generation and i live in Athens, Greece. In the eighties i grow up reading translated comics of marvel (spider-man, daredevil, X-men etc), Conan, Disney, Lucky Luke, Asterix and ofcourse Corto Maltese. That why i was excited that “The ballad of the sea” is out again with the help of Heavy Metal publications. I have all the stories of Corto (in greek editions) and i think that everyone that pays respect to the art of comics must read them (not for the incredible art or the majestic words that Hugo Pratt uses, but for the genuine fortune-hunter feeling they have). They are like the great rock songs of ’60s & ’70s. Its doesnt matter if they are written somes decades ago, the chill-spine for all the new listeners (readers) is guaranteed… (you should also check out and the war stories of Pratt. I’m sure that G. Ennis did that before he create his own War Stories for Vertigo)

]]> By: Randy Lander http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-1065 Randy Lander Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:26:09 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-1065 Yeah, when the news broke that Gerber was going to be writing it, I got a lot more interested, to be sure. Gerber doesn't always hit with me (I was one of the people who wasn't crazy about Hard Time), but he's written a lot of stuff I really like. Yeah, when the news broke that Gerber was going to be writing it, I got a lot more interested, to be sure. Gerber doesn’t always hit with me (I was one of the people who wasn’t crazy about Hard Time), but he’s written a lot of stuff I really like.

]]> By: gaillarda http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-1061 gaillarda Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:29:38 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-1061 As of the new Dr Fate series, you might wanna take a look at it since it appears Steve Gerber is goin to be writing it. Gail Simone mentioned it in an interview on Newsarama and he alluded to it on his blog. So Helmet of Fate/Zauriel will probably be important. As of the new Dr Fate series, you might wanna take a look at it since it appears Steve Gerber is goin to be writing it. Gail Simone mentioned it in an interview on Newsarama and he alluded to it on his blog. So Helmet of Fate/Zauriel will probably be important.

]]> By: kthorjensen http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-1028 kthorjensen Sun, 05 Nov 2006 16:54:49 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-1028 Re: Red Eye, Black Eye - shoot me your email address and I'll send you a PDF preview. Thanks! Re: Red Eye, Black Eye - shoot me your email address and I’ll send you a PDF preview. Thanks!

]]> By: GrayPumpkin http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 GrayPumpkin Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:51:37 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-1000 Here's a link to Brain Denham's blog, it has a preview, same one as Newsramma I'm guessing as well as background stuff about the art, apparently Denham is working off of Warren's layouts, which judging by the preview has produced some very nice synergy indeed. some groovey background music on the site too. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=66601920 Here’s a link to Brain Denham’s blog, it has a preview, same one as Newsramma I’m guessing as well as background stuff about the art, apparently Denham is working off of Warren’s layouts, which judging by the preview has produced some very nice synergy indeed. some groovey background music on the site too.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=66601920

]]> By: Jofo http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-955 Jofo Sun, 29 Oct 2006 09:57:03 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-955 Because of your recommendation Gyakushu! will be my first Tokyopop book :-) Don't know really what to expect from it (everybody can see his book looks like Tarantino and Miller) but sometimes you got to try something different and the cover surely looks cool enough. I also think I will pick up Usagi Yojimbo. Always have been tempted to do this, especially because of the artwork shown in the Previews. The only problem is that if I'm gonna like it I've to go search for the previous (almost) 200 issues ;-) Because of your recommendation Gyakushu! will be my first Tokyopop book :-) Don’t know really what to expect from it (everybody can see his book looks like Tarantino and Miller) but sometimes you got to try something different and the cover surely looks cool enough.

I also think I will pick up Usagi Yojimbo. Always have been tempted to do this, especially because of the artwork shown in the Previews. The only problem is that if I’m gonna like it I’ve to go search for the previous (almost) 200 issues ;-)

]]> By: Randy Lander http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-953 Randy Lander Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:12:57 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-953 Fil said: <i>More importantly, to me, is when in god’s name will we get Seven Soldier’s #1????</i> Fil, I think you'll be happy when you visit your local comic shop next. Seven Soldiers #1 came out this week. Tomas said: <i>I haven’t read all of Warren’s comments on the superheroes, but this does seem consistent with what he’s said in “Come in Alone” and other articles/columns. The superhero genre probably isn’t his favorite, but his hatred seems directed more towards the genre’s dominance of the industry, rather than the genre itself. Then again, he does refer to superhero costumes as “festish suits” or something like that, so maybe I’m off :b </i> Yeah, Ellis can say he doesn't hate superheroes, but I think he's splitting hairs, semantically. You look at his work, and his comments online, and it's pretty clear where he falls on the genre. When Ellis says he doesn't hate superheroes, I hear it like Robert Kirkman saying The Walking Dead isn't a horror book... *he* may believe that to be the case, but it just ain't true. :) Ross Richie said: <i>Thanks for spotlighting FALL, I’m really excited about it. But just to clarify, we’re using Lovecraft’s universe with no new additions. So we’re not eclipsing CTHULHU with new characters. Truth is, Cthulhu happens to be one of the Great Old Ones at the bottom of the totem pole in Lovecraft’s cosmology. We’re just playing by the pre-established rules…</I> Ah, so we're talking more like Yog-Sothoth and that kind of thing? That's fair enough. <i>Have a tequila, enchilada, and some brisket for me and tell Austin I miss her…</i> I told her and she says she misses you! You never call, you never write, you haven't visited in months... ;) Fil said:
More importantly, to me, is when in god’s name will we get Seven Soldier’s #1????

Fil, I think you’ll be happy when you visit your local comic shop next. Seven Soldiers #1 came out this week.

Tomas said:
I haven’t read all of Warren’s comments on the superheroes, but this does seem consistent with what he’s said in “Come in Alone” and other articles/columns. The superhero genre probably isn’t his favorite, but his hatred seems directed more towards the genre’s dominance of the industry, rather than the genre itself.

Then again, he does refer to superhero costumes as “festish suits” or something like that, so maybe I’m off :b

Yeah, Ellis can say he doesn’t hate superheroes, but I think he’s splitting hairs, semantically. You look at his work, and his comments online, and it’s pretty clear where he falls on the genre. When Ellis says he doesn’t hate superheroes, I hear it like Robert Kirkman saying The Walking Dead isn’t a horror book… *he* may believe that to be the case, but it just ain’t true. :)

Ross Richie said:
Thanks for spotlighting FALL, I’m really excited about it. But just to clarify, we’re using Lovecraft’s universe with no new additions. So we’re not eclipsing CTHULHU with new characters. Truth is, Cthulhu happens to be one of the Great Old Ones at the bottom of the totem pole in Lovecraft’s cosmology. We’re just playing by the pre-established rules…

Ah, so we’re talking more like Yog-Sothoth and that kind of thing? That’s fair enough.

Have a tequila, enchilada, and some brisket for me and tell Austin I miss her…

I told her and she says she misses you! You never call, you never write, you haven’t visited in months… ;)

]]> By: Ross Richie http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-952 Ross Richie Sat, 28 Oct 2006 15:50:18 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-952 Hey Randy, Thanks for spotlighting FALL, I'm really excited about it. But just to clarify, we're using Lovecraft's universe with no new additions. So we're not eclipsing CTHULHU with new characters. Truth is, Cthulhu happens to be one of the Great Old Ones at the bottom of the totem pole in Lovecraft's cosmology. We're just playing by the pre-established rules... Have a tequila, enchilada, and some brisket for me and tell Austin I miss her... Best, -R Hey Randy,

Thanks for spotlighting FALL, I’m really excited about it. But just to clarify, we’re using Lovecraft’s universe with no new additions. So we’re not eclipsing CTHULHU with new characters. Truth is, Cthulhu happens to be one of the Great Old Ones at the bottom of the totem pole in Lovecraft’s cosmology. We’re just playing by the pre-established rules…

Have a tequila, enchilada, and some brisket for me and tell Austin I miss her…

Best,
-R

]]> By: Tomas http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-949 Tomas Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:32:22 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-949 "Haven’t people learned by now that these weakly-linked series of one-shots don’t work?" Maybe not commercially, but they can be fun. For example, I liked "Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man." "Take one of the few enduring new concepts created for Marvel in the last 10-20 years, hand it over to someone who hates writing the superhero genre, populate the book with amoral villains who have no business being on a team together if you pay any attention to their characterization, add a Civil War tie-in and stir." Heh, you might get a kick out of this: earlier this year at Heroes Con, Warren Ellis said: “I never had contempt for the [superhero] genre – it just choked-out everything else.” I haven't read all of Warren's comments on the superheroes, but this does seem consistent with what he's said in "Come in Alone" and other articles/columns. The superhero genre probably isn't his favorite, but his hatred seems directed more towards the genre's dominance of the industry, rather than the genre itself. Then again, he does refer to superhero costumes as "festish suits" or something like that, so maybe I'm off :b “Haven’t people learned by now that these weakly-linked series of one-shots don’t work?”

Maybe not commercially, but they can be fun. For example, I liked “Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man.”

“Take one of the few enduring new concepts created for Marvel in the last 10-20 years, hand it over to someone who hates writing the superhero genre, populate the book with amoral villains who have no business being on a team together if you pay any attention to their characterization, add a Civil War tie-in and stir.”

Heh, you might get a kick out of this: earlier this year at Heroes Con, Warren Ellis said:
“I never had contempt for the [superhero] genre – it just choked-out everything else.”

I haven’t read all of Warren’s comments on the superheroes, but this does seem consistent with what he’s said in “Come in Alone” and other articles/columns. The superhero genre probably isn’t his favorite, but his hatred seems directed more towards the genre’s dominance of the industry, rather than the genre itself.

Then again, he does refer to superhero costumes as “festish suits” or something like that, so maybe I’m off :b

]]> By: fil http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-948 fil Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:13:36 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-948 More importantly, to me, is when in god's name will we get Seven Soldier's #1???? Hasn't this been announced a lot lately. It must be closer because it went from "who knows?" to "any week now" at my shop but still no solid. I am concerned because some of those characters are starting to pop up in other books which kind defeats the whole "Who dies" bit. I am really enjoying those books and thought it made a more creative crossover even than anything else in DC and Marvel of late (though I am also a fan of the Annihilation books, too). Too bad it was left in the lurch (after almost being on time for the rest of it). More importantly, to me, is when in god’s name will we get Seven Soldier’s #1???? Hasn’t this been announced a lot lately. It must be closer because it went from “who knows?” to “any week now” at my shop but still no solid. I am concerned because some of those characters are starting to pop up in other books which kind defeats the whole “Who dies” bit.

I am really enjoying those books and thought it made a more creative crossover even than anything else in DC and Marvel of late (though I am also a fan of the Annihilation books, too). Too bad it was left in the lurch (after almost being on time for the rest of it).

]]> By: roblewmac http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-945 roblewmac Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:20:26 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-945 Thunderbolt is going to suck. People know that but anybody buying civil war is used to buying things they really know are pretty bad. Thunderbolt is going to suck. People know that but anybody buying civil war is used to buying things they really know are pretty bad.

]]> By: ericducos http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-944 ericducos Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:24:26 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-944 Hey Randy. FYI: Newsarama has just posted an interview with the artist of IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY along with 3 preview pages of the first issue. I picked up LIVEWIRES off of your recommendations on Fourthrail.com a while back and it was my first exposure to Adam Warren. I wish Marvel would give this guy more work along the lines of Livewires/Iron Man, I"ll even check out a MACHINE MAN mini! He has got a serious knack for high tech action. Hey Randy. FYI: Newsarama has just posted an interview with the artist of IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY along with 3 preview pages of the first issue.

I picked up LIVEWIRES off of your recommendations on Fourthrail.com a while back and it was my first exposure to Adam Warren. I wish Marvel would give this guy more work along the lines of Livewires/Iron Man, I”ll even check out a MACHINE MAN mini! He has got a serious knack for high tech action.

]]> By: Ebrahim Aldosary http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-943 Ebrahim Aldosary Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:19:03 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-943 Well, it's about time I started reading Usagi. The funny thing is, I've always been impressed with Sakai's artwork, but never picked up the book. I guess I was discouraged by how far along the series was. Another work which I'm looking forward to is the double-sized Savage Dragon issue. I stopped reading that book around issue 72 when I dropped comics altogether. I decided to pick up the recent Wanted issue and quickly remembered why I loved this series. Larsen's art and storytelling is just classic comics! He reminds me of why I love comics and why I started reading them in the first place. I'm hoping to find the same kind of excitement in Usagi. Well, it’s about time I started reading Usagi. The funny thing is, I’ve always been impressed with Sakai’s artwork, but never picked up the book. I guess I was discouraged by how far along the series was.

Another work which I’m looking forward to is the double-sized Savage Dragon issue. I stopped reading that book around issue 72 when I dropped comics altogether. I decided to pick up the recent Wanted issue and quickly remembered why I loved this series. Larsen’s art and storytelling is just classic comics! He reminds me of why I love comics and why I started reading them in the first place.

I’m hoping to find the same kind of excitement in Usagi.

]]> By: Randy Lander http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-941 Randy Lander Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:47:04 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-941 You're *mostly* safe from volume two on, but if you want to avoid even the barest hint of Fables spoilers, you'll want to read the "Jack Be Nimble" story in Fables Vol. 6: Homelands before you move on to Jack of Fables. You’re *mostly* safe from volume two on, but if you want to avoid even the barest hint of Fables spoilers, you’ll want to read the “Jack Be Nimble” story in Fables Vol. 6: Homelands before you move on to Jack of Fables.

]]> By: DavidBlais http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-939 DavidBlais Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:12:42 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-939 Quick question. I recently started reading Fables in trades (I'm up to Vol.3). After which one can I start reading Jack of Fables without spoiling anything ? Thanks ! Quick question. I recently started reading Fables in trades (I’m up to Vol.3). After which one can I start reading Jack of Fables without spoiling anything ?

Thanks !

]]> By: Joseph Johnson http://comicpants.com/2006/10/down-the-line-january-2007-releases/comment-page-1/#comment-938 Joseph Johnson Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:53:20 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=641#comment-938 I've never picked up an issue of Usagi. I've always been tempted. This time I will for certain. Great looking cover. Glad to see DK giving this a good push. Also looking forward to Conan and the Midnight God. Peeking through the DC section I have to say for anyone not reading Catwoman..you should start with issue 63. It's not as good as the Brubaker and Stewart run but this is DC's most underlooked title. Good jumping on point. I never have read Selina's Big Score. I might give that a try especially with Cooke doing double duties. Also being a big Green Arrow fan I'm looking forward to 52: Week 36 with a back up of his origin by Tim Sale. I'm glad to see Vertigo showing some faith in Jason Aaron. The Other Side is off to a great start and this looks to be just as promising. Happy to see Jack of Fables TP. I'm a little torn with the new Fables statue. I so much want to get that but as usual am weary of dropping that much. I just dropped that much for the Superman Forever #1 statue of Alex Ross(which I love though) but always hesitant about that amount of $. Thuderbolts does tempt me even though I'm with you Randy. Just having Bullseye, Venom and The Green Goblin on the team is intresting. I've never really heard of the other characters though. The end of BKV and AA on Runaways is sad but should be celebrated for giving us the best book Marvel has put out for the last few years. Nice to see Lan Medina getting some work with Punisher having loved his work on Fables. Looking forward to IDW's Star Trek:TNG. Also Gyakushu!, Desperadoes: Buffalo Dreams and Two Guns have me hooked. I’ve never picked up an issue of Usagi. I’ve always been tempted. This time I will for certain. Great looking cover. Glad to see DK giving this a good push. Also looking forward to Conan and the Midnight God.

Peeking through the DC section I have to say for anyone not reading Catwoman..you should start with issue 63. It’s not as good as the Brubaker and Stewart run but this is DC’s most underlooked title. Good jumping on point. I never have read Selina’s Big Score. I might give that a try especially with Cooke doing double duties. Also being a big Green Arrow fan I’m looking forward to 52: Week 36 with a back up of his origin by Tim Sale.

I’m glad to see Vertigo showing some faith in Jason Aaron. The Other Side is off to a great start and this looks to be just as promising. Happy to see Jack of Fables TP. I’m a little torn with the new Fables statue. I so much want to get that but as usual am weary of dropping that much. I just dropped that much for the Superman Forever #1 statue of Alex Ross(which I love though) but always hesitant about that amount of $.

Thuderbolts does tempt me even though I’m with you Randy. Just having Bullseye, Venom and The Green Goblin on the team is intresting. I’ve never really heard of the other characters though. The end of BKV and AA on Runaways is sad but should be celebrated for giving us the best book Marvel has put out for the last few years. Nice to see Lan Medina getting some work with Punisher having loved his work on Fables.

Looking forward to IDW’s Star Trek:TNG. Also Gyakushu!, Desperadoes: Buffalo Dreams and Two Guns have me hooked.

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