Superman War of the Worlds (review)
This was a fascinating read. A modern interpretation of two classics. A simple change of the times could affect history so drastically.
To discuss it in depth is difficult due to the many differences in the timeline. It has showed, even if in retrospect, how perceptions have changed since that time.
Highly recommended. I rarely read DC and struggled through many Superman titles. This intrigued me.
The HulkTransofrmations (review)
Incredible Hulk: Transformations
Since getting entranced by all things marvel, I’ve embarked on a mad quest to read as many stories as I can, even if out of order.
I have mostly focused on the Hulk stories, as this is Mentors main obsession. I was confused by the many transformations that seemed to take place. Each was meant to change the series for the better but reading themas individual stories, I couldn’t see how.
This book was perfect. It was organised in such a way it made sense to newbies like myself. It was a good point of nostalgia for Mentor. Each story had a brief introduction about why the specific transformation had occured, and why it was relevant to the series as a whole.
I got lot out of it and didn’t think I would. Its highly recommended.
So I remember – other Hulk ones i’ve read:
- The Incredible Hulk, #87 (Comic Book)
- The Hulk Big Things (trade)
Reading the entire history of a comic book series
Loyalists will know that I’m a comic newbie. 2 months in and the industry can’t keep up with me. My main gripe is the expense and difficulty in tracking down an entire series back industry. I have read the first 4 Hulk Essentials but at 20 bucks a pop, this isn’t economical for a student – and they were all borrowed! Mentor is an avid Hulk fan which is great yet not if your a Spidey girl through and through.
So while searching on Amazon (to figure out if its cheaper than Minotaur) I came across these babies:
40 Years Of The Amazing Spider-Man Win/Mac
Marvel Comics Bundle – Fantastic Four & Silver Surfer Plus 40 Years of the Avengers
40 Years of X-Men & Ultimate X-Men Bundle
Captain America the Complete Comic Collection Win/Mac
The Incredible Hulk – The Complete Collection DVD ROM
Marvel Comics – The Invincible Iron Man Complete ComicBook Collection DVD-ROM
:grins:
They don’t ship to Australia and Minotaur is charging twice the price yet it seems like a really economical way to get a series back history. I’ll definitely be hunting to see if I can find an Aussie supplier 
I’m so stoked! I don’t like the lack of colour in the essentials and don’t care how I read them.
It also means I can start collecting the trades from this year onwards. Woohoo!
Marvel "Civil War" graphic Novel: Review
Gosh. I recall reading some time ago about Spider-man revealing himself as Peter Parker. I got into Spider-man through the films and it was my greatest wish that the public would learn his identity and stop being so mean.
The end of issue two in that series satisfied all wishes. Little time in the grapcic novel was dedicated to good ole spidey but the ones he were in were brilliant. JJJ’s disappearance from the frame was one of the most satisfying.
I didn’t get much out of the series because there was too many stories being told that I didn’t understand. I believe they were explored more fully through the stories in the main series. I have downloaded the torrent of this and will be going through all of them. I believe in supporting legals but I don’t understand how these big stories work.
I have read the Civil War: Amazing Spider-Man
I don’t understand exactly why the Civil War was necessary. It appeared to me that Tony Stark was exploiting the paternal relationship he had with Parker to use for some political purpose. Why were the other mutants so concerned and why were they all willing to fight?
I understand it was necessary for other storylines to progress. Could it be compared to the Infinite Crisis storyline in DC? (Is that the right one..?)
It was extremely fascinating and has me hooked now to many characters and storylines. I am still quite confused but that is half the fun!
Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk (review)
Buy Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk
This was the first complete adult story I had read since embarking on my comic journey. All other Trades were considerably shorter and rarely dealt with such subject matter. If all adults knew that comics could get this dark, they would refrain from many of their criticisms.
I loved it. I believe the complete style of comics has changed drastically; not always for the better. Is the colouring now outsourced? I understand many elements of the industry are now computerised yet at times, it appears to detract from the story.
The cover artwork and work from many of the battle scenes were amazing. I think the lettering is computer done as well, as the same flaws repeat themselves over the same page. Do the letterers just create multiple fonts to use within a story?
The plot itself was brilliant. I have struggled through many of the earlier stories due to intergalactic elements. The premise was amazing and the story itself heart breaking. Afterwards I was in shock at two of the deaths it was that powerful. I only have basic comic knowledge and was moved!
I highly recommend this story even to those knowing nothing about The Hulk. I am still a Spider-man Nut but Planet Hulk really intrigued me. The price for Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk at Amazon is considerably cheaper than Australian Stores, too!
The Incredible Hulk TV Soundtrack
I have recently discovered the briliance of the Incredible Hulk Tv series. More specifically, I am after the TV score by Joe Harnell.
Two pleads in one day yet:
Anyone know where to track this down, legal or otherwise? Wednesday looks to be a good one 
Doctor Who third season OST coming out then.
Merry Marvel Marching Society
I recently read that Merry Marvel Marching Society released a record. Now, I didn’t even bother looking for a legal copy considering my own parents were little tackers upon its release and not savvy enough too appreciate the awesomeness.
I found this on youtube:
I’d appreciate any information or links others might have on this. I love comics!
Dob in a nerd: Myself
This is based on a recent ‘Get This’ talkback mountain segment. Of course, being the nerd that I am I missed out of in because I don’t have these things called radios. Its either live stream or podcast.
Some recent nerdish revelations:
- The Brassy theme in paycheck that was quite reminiscent of the Kim Beazley theme
- I tell everyone how I aim to be the female equivalent of Tony Martin
- I’m wearing my chasers shirt right now (its a good nightie!)
- In the 1001 movies to see before you die, the first thing I look at is the score.
- I can tell who did the score when listening to a film. ‘Oh, this is a Zimmer’
- I am besotted by comics. Researching everything to do with adaptions; stan lee and Marvel.
- love my anime and Manga, since getting back into it.
- Am fond of hitchcock. As predicted, I nightmared about freakin’ birds but there was a huge thunderstorm last night.
I thought I was more of a nerd. A conversation with one of my landlords though usually confirms it!