tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post5020375004115094108..comments2024-03-15T04:08:16.172-04:00Comments on Only the Cinema: The Best Comics of the Decade #60-41Ed Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-48231059613320825702012-11-27T04:08:05.495-05:002012-11-27T04:08:05.495-05:00This is a great list-- some online vendors should ...This is a great list-- some online vendors should thank you since I went and bought some of these things right away! I used to work in a comic book store but am not "in the loop" as much these days, but I knew your list had to be good since you had my all time faves represented, Eightball, Jim, and Ganges, among others that you got covered (and yes I do like some superhero stuff too).Sashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-61816666969836504542010-03-01T09:46:04.831-05:002010-03-01T09:46:04.831-05:00Thanks, Matt, I'm glad you've enjoyed the ...Thanks, Matt, I'm glad you've enjoyed the list. <i>Automatic Kafka</i> is one that few people would probably rate as highly as I do, but I love its satirical dark humor and, especially, that stunning artwork.Ed Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-42719566092160971522010-02-26T09:48:54.655-05:002010-02-26T09:48:54.655-05:00Great list so far. Interesting to see AUTOMATIC K...Great list so far. Interesting to see AUTOMATIC KAFKA on here. The series never really grabbed me in the way I'd hoped it would, given the creative team. But I have to admit that the Charlie Brown issue has stuck with me.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031825556006966297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-84438886772580929392010-02-23T08:44:39.588-05:002010-02-23T08:44:39.588-05:00Doniphon, I haven't read that particular Barry...Doniphon, I haven't read that particular Barry book, but she's definitely great in general, very warm and funny and inventive in her artwork. <i>What It Is</i> is a challenging read, but very worthwhile.<br /><br />Stephen, I think a lot of people come away from comics unimpressed because it's sometimes so hard to find the good stuff: as you say, there's relatively little serious Ed Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-85636017542297716612010-02-23T02:10:40.914-05:002010-02-23T02:10:40.914-05:00Ed, this is truly wonderful and like other people ...Ed, this is truly wonderful and like other people here it may re-kickstart my interest in comics.<br /><br />I must be honest and say that the art form in general has not impressed me, though most of the examples you write so eloquently about I have not heard of. Little is written about the work of the last few years (especially with a keen, retrospective eye) and that makes your list all the Stephenhttp://checkingonmysausages.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-85497200773390799142010-02-23T00:52:45.796-05:002010-02-23T00:52:45.796-05:00Ed, I must admit that I don't read too many co...Ed, I must admit that I don't read too many comics anymore. With that said, someone gave me Barry's The Greatest Of Marlys for Christmas and it was spectacular. I'll have to check out What It Is.Doniphonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407443845368110678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-4993878149712593252010-02-22T23:20:53.188-05:002010-02-22T23:20:53.188-05:00I think we've talked about our love for From H...I think we've talked about our love for <i>From Hell</i> before, Bill. I agree: everyone should read it. No one could have any doubts about comics as an artform after reading that.<br /><br />Jake, it can definitely be an expensive habit, especially with so much great stuff coming out. Of those you name, Moore is obviously one of my favorites, his stuff is always fascinating. Vaughan and Ed Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-56607624898766603672010-02-22T20:34:11.351-05:002010-02-22T20:34:11.351-05:00I'm afraid I got into comics just as the econo...I'm afraid I got into comics just as the economy bottomed out last year, so I dropped the habit as quickly as I'd picked it up. But I'm always game for anything by Alan Moore, Brian K. Vaughan and Ed Brubaker. There are others, but these are my favorite of the few writers still going strong today that float my boat.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078001374402400232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-64978997207096643142010-02-22T20:19:17.937-05:002010-02-22T20:19:17.937-05:00Ed, the fact that you, someone who has read an ins...Ed, the fact that you, someone who has read an insanely greater number of comics than I have, feels that FROM HELL is the best you've ever read, then I feel much more solid in my own matching opinion. FROM HELL is beyond extraordinary. Everybody must must <i>must</i> read it. Please, for God's sake, disregard the film. The comic is an astonishing work of art, on par with the great bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-38752782696515442662010-02-22T18:00:27.614-05:002010-02-22T18:00:27.614-05:00Thanks, Krauthammer, I'm glad this list is mak...Thanks, Krauthammer, I'm glad this list is making people think about checking out some of these books.<br /><br />Bill, <i>From Hell</i> would be my choice for best comic of all-time, if I was crazy enough to attempt a list that all-encompassing. So, yeah, it's amazing. I don't want to spoil it, but #1 is *definitely* one of the <i>Crisis</i> books. But which one? Those DC superheroesEd Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-70308137429151630332010-02-22T16:22:27.845-05:002010-02-22T16:22:27.845-05:00Ed - My guess would have been FROM HELL. Which wo...Ed - My guess would have been FROM HELL. Which would certainly get my own vote, were I allowed to.<br /><br />Now I can only assume you're #1 pick for the 2000s will be INFINITE CRISIS.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-84907762430643880712010-02-22T15:37:29.618-05:002010-02-22T15:37:29.618-05:00I don't want to add to the chorus of "don...I don't want to add to the chorus of "don't really know anything about comics, but loved this piece" but here we are. I was going to list specific comics that looked particularly interesting to me, but to be honest you make me want to read every one of them, though I may be picking up Skyscrapers of the Midwest first.Krauthammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579174548781288062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-23760000765516540172010-02-22T15:28:20.356-05:002010-02-22T15:28:20.356-05:00Thanks, Carson, I hope you do take a look at what ...Thanks, Carson, I hope you do take a look at what comics have to offer as a result of this list. The #1 pick, when we get there, is a pretty good choice for a starting point, and there are several others along the way that would provide relatively accessible entryways as well.<br /><br />Bill, what was your thought for a non-2000s #1? Just out of curiosity.<br /><br />Troy, I think you, and Ed Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-57189560904322054482010-02-22T15:19:35.629-05:002010-02-22T15:19:35.629-05:00Yeah, there's still a ton of the "usual s...Yeah, there's still a ton of the "usual suspects" he hasn't mentioned, most of which are deserving and seem to be in line with Ed's tastes. I have my guess at what #1 will be...should be fun to see how it turns out.<br /><br />Ed, I think you actually have me me interested in reading comics for the first time in a while!Troy Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843741571724231174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-22952291222288916082010-02-22T15:11:22.192-05:002010-02-22T15:11:22.192-05:00Hm. Now I'm curious about trying to guess wha...Hm. Now I'm curious about trying to guess what #1 is going to be. The only comic that jumps to mind that wouldl have been a suitable guess is actually a few years outside of the scope of this piece.<br /><br />Hm. Must think, must think...bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-65165352725313696982010-02-22T14:53:29.358-05:002010-02-22T14:53:29.358-05:00Highly impressive project you have here Ed. Unfort...Highly impressive project you have here Ed. Unfortunately, I know nothing about comics as an art form, but your dense descriptions entice me. Maybe I'll start by reading whatever you place at #1, and if I enjoy it, I'll continue on from there.Carson Lundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164962777812861110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-89419547360024214282010-02-22T13:35:57.689-05:002010-02-22T13:35:57.689-05:00Thanks, Shubhajit. I'm glad you've enjoyed...Thanks, Shubhajit. I'm glad you've enjoyed the list so far and I hope it points you towards a few books to investigate further.Ed Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-58885103030728987472010-02-22T12:42:24.287-05:002010-02-22T12:42:24.287-05:00Great work, Ed!
Among the graphic novels/comic st...Great work, Ed!<br /><br />Among the graphic novels/comic strips you mentioned, I've head of only a few & haven't read even one. Nonetheless, I enjoyed reading your post.<br /><br />Looking forward to the remainder of your list.Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-47352909032687791122010-02-22T11:55:49.128-05:002010-02-22T11:55:49.128-05:00Bill, those are two great starting points, since b...Bill, those are two great starting points, since both are accessible and entertaining as hell. I think you'd dig those, especially the pulpy, noirish <i>100 Bullets</i>, which seems made for you if ever a comic was.<br /><br />Troy, I figured you'd be stopping by since I'd heard you were a comics fan! Obviously, my own preferences lean heavily towards the art-comics, formalist side ofEd Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-29893993716237359782010-02-22T11:40:36.369-05:002010-02-22T11:40:36.369-05:00Too bad I know absolutely nothing about this subje...Too bad I know absolutely nothing about this subject or my 'cheerleading' stance could be more resonant. But I know what true passion is and in your case it informs a presentation that at least equals your greatest film writing. I scanned it, but still was amazed by the information and judgement you impart. The layout, the compelling discussion, and the expertise is really a wonderment Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-55254708213946693652010-02-22T11:15:55.315-05:002010-02-22T11:15:55.315-05:00That's quite an impressive and varied list you...That's quite an impressive and varied list you have so far, Ed. I especially appreciate the detailed overview of each, as it kind of helps me determine which I may want to give a try and which I'm not as likely to get into -- I TRY to read more abstract/avant-garde comics, since they are often highly rated in lists like yours and I've yet to find too many that do much for me. I Troy Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843741571724231174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-21477081780675977852010-02-22T10:15:40.910-05:002010-02-22T10:15:40.910-05:00I'll probably start with 100 BULLETS. I alrea...I'll probably start with 100 BULLETS. I already knew about that one, but you've really sold me on it. I think that's an easy, genre-based re-entry point. That, and Y: THE LAST MAN, which I've been wanting to pick up for a while now.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-82654666383982211772010-02-22T09:02:53.110-05:002010-02-22T09:02:53.110-05:00Thanks, Bill. That's the idea: there are so ma...Thanks, Bill. That's the idea: there are so many great comics out there these days, I really wanted to highlight some of the ones that really blow me away.Ed Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296479421292377391.post-12115451669831712732010-02-22T08:21:20.621-05:002010-02-22T08:21:20.621-05:00This is great, Ed. I've been wanting to get b...This is great, Ed. I've been wanting to get back into comics, at least a bit, and this provides me with a great list to pick from. Thanks for putting this together.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.com