General omnibus & hardcover discussion vol. II

[lvizzz]

And Killing Joke.

[LordJulius]

usually adventure stories involve some kind of romance though. which one explores their past? Might get that next.

So, finally found some time:

- the first ever stories (the three-part "Secret of the Swordfish") introduce the characters, but overall say little about their past.
- the two-part "Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent" has major flashbacks from Mortimer's past in India (IIRC a large part of the first album is taken up by this)
- and: "The Oath of the Five Lords" is supposed to deal with Blake's past (though I haven't read this volume yet)

[Balakin]

So, finally found some time:

- the first ever stories (the three-part "Secret of the Swordfish") introduce the characters, but overall say little about their past.
- the two-part "Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent" has major flashbacks from Mortimer's past in India (IIRC a large part of the first album is taken up by this)
- and: "The Oath of the Five Lords" is supposed to deal with Blake's past (though I haven't read this volume yet)

thanks! Gonna look them up.

[evilomar]

And Killing Joke.

Would love to meet Bolland one day.

[Kalitarix]

From the Image solicitations:

ALEX + ADA: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION DELUXE EDITION HC
STORY: JONATHAN LUNA & SARAH VAUGHN
ART / COVER: JONATHAN LUNA
NOVEMBER 16 / 376 PAGES / FC / T+ / $49.99
ADVANCE SOLICIT
From JONATHAN LUNA (THE SWORD, GIRLS, Spider-Woman: Origin) and SARAH VAUGHN (Sparkshooter, Ruined) comes ALEX + ADA, a sci-fi drama set in the near future. The last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids, but after Ada is dropped into his life, he discovers she is more than just a robot and takes a huge risk to unlock Ada so she can think for herself and explore life as a sentient android. Can they survive the consequences?
This oversized hardcover collects issues #1-15.

PLUTONA HC
STORY: JEFF LEMIRE & EMI LENOX
ART / COVER: EMI LENOX
OCTOBER 5 / 144 PAGES / FC / T+ / $39.99
Five kids discover the body of the world's greatest super hero, Plutona, in the woods after school one day. This discovery sends them on a dark journey that will threaten to tear apart their friendship and their lives. Collects PLUTONA #1-5 in a limited hardcover format edition.
Collects PLUTONA #1-5

[Mr`Orange]

From the Image solicitations:

ALEX + ADA: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION DELUXE EDITION HC
STORY: JONATHAN LUNA & SARAH VAUGHN
ART / COVER: JONATHAN LUNA
NOVEMBER 16 / 376 PAGES / FC / T+ / $49.99
ADVANCE SOLICIT
From JONATHAN LUNA (THE SWORD, GIRLS, Spider-Woman: Origin) and SARAH VAUGHN (Sparkshooter, Ruined) comes ALEX + ADA, a sci-fi drama set in the near future. The last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids, but after Ada is dropped into his life, he discovers she is more than just a robot and takes a huge risk to unlock Ada so she can think for herself and explore life as a sentient android. Can they survive the consequences?
This oversized hardcover collects issues #1-15.

PLUTONA HC
STORY: JEFF LEMIRE & EMI LENOX
ART / COVER: EMI LENOX
OCTOBER 5 / 144 PAGES / FC / T+ / $39.99
Five kids discover the body of the world's greatest super hero, Plutona, in the woods after school one day. This discovery sends them on a dark journey that will threaten to tear apart their friendship and their lives. Collects PLUTONA #1-5 in a limited hardcover format edition.
Collects PLUTONA #1-5

Alex and Ada I'm getting but the Plutona is really over priced. I was going to get it but I may just wait for a reasonably priced trade.

[Brewman]

From the Image solicitations:



PLUTONA HC
STORY: JEFF LEMIRE & EMI LENOX
ART / COVER: EMI LENOX
OCTOBER 5 / 144 PAGES / FC / T+ / $39.99
Five kids discover the body of the world's greatest super hero, Plutona, in the woods after school one day. This discovery sends them on a dark journey that will threaten to tear apart their friendship and their lives. Collects PLUTONA #1-5 in a limited hardcover format edition.
Collects PLUTONA #1-5

That's strange CGN has this released for order this week as well as a TPB. I was going to ask some opinions. Is this an ongoing? I don't really want to start another ongoing, but might consider a one and done if it's good.

[wwise03]

That's strange CGN has this released for order this week as well as a TPB. I was going to ask some opinions. Is this an ongoing? I don't really want to start another ongoing, but might consider a one and done if it's good.

It's a 5 issue miniseries, but I would describe it more as adequate and unmemorable than good. Alex + Ada on the other hand is one of my favorite series in the last 5 years.

[Mr`Orange]

It's a 5 issue miniseries, but I would describe it more as adequate and unmemorable than good. Alex + Ada on the other hand is one of my favorite series in the last 5 years.

Yeah it isn't worth the $40 for the HC maybe $10-15 for the trade.

[Javasaurus]

Yeah it isn't worth the $40 for the HC maybe $10-15 for the trade.

I second that.

To be honest, I was a bit surprised to see Plutonia announced as an HC. I can see enjoying it for the price of a trade; but would be disappointed with reading it after spending an HC price.

[seusilva]

I'm a fan from Lemire's work, but i don't think Plutona is among his best work... there are better titles coverting the same ground. Descender deserves more a cool HC!

[Brewman]

Thanks all for the input.

[RIPLynott]

Not sure if it was mentioned before, but amazon has bloodshot reborn listed. Not a surprise in any way that it was getting deluxed. No info on the solicitation about issues and whatnot.

[vark]

OK, I have something special to show you. Already limited to 250 copies, my Judge Dredd book has been signed by Bolland and McMahon, it might be the only copy like that.



And some other stuff.

Jealous for the Cursed Earth uncensored. They were only signing, not even a small sketch?

[LordJulius]

Haul from the past couple of weeks: