| The New Astonishing X-Men: Better or Worse; Ellis/Bianchi vs. Whedon/Cassaday | |
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| Topic Started: Jan 27 2009, 02:07 PM (472 Views) | |
| DiG | Jan 27 2009, 02:07 PM Post #1 |
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While Astonishing X-Men is getting better with the last few issues, I still think the Joss Whedon/John Cassaday run is pretty hard to beat. Don't get me wrong. I love Warren Ellis. I think Planetary is one of the best comics I've ever read. But his run just hasn't wowed me yet and, frankly, Simone Bianchi's artwork is a little to elegant for my tastes. Anyone else want to weigh in? |
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| Tobys | Jan 31 2009, 09:09 PM Post #2 |
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I wish astonishing would be cancelled and Wolvie would stop appearing in Uncanny. X-force leader, NA member, 4 solo titles and a million one shots and minis is plenty. |
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| Gabriel Zero | Feb 2 2009, 05:07 AM Post #3 |
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Why is Logan's ears sticking out from under his cowl ? The art is really good, but I can't get over this design flaw. XD |
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| Ace | Mar 11 2009, 03:59 AM Post #4 |
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I have a real soft spot for Warren Ellis, I think he's a very talented writer. One of the best. That said, his Astonishing run isn't the strongest in the world. It's a very bizarre concept, which is contrary to most of Ellis's Marvel work. He writes the characters well, but the storyline itself is... off. |
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| Templedog | Mar 11 2009, 10:18 AM Post #5 |
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One word for you Ace. PLANETARY |
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| Ace | Mar 11 2009, 10:35 AM Post #6 |
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Hm, perhaps it's time I finally check this Planetary series out. I have been looking for something new. And how can one turn down Warren Ellis and John Cassaday? |
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| DiG | Mar 11 2009, 10:42 AM Post #7 |
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Awesome series. Buy it today. But be warned. The final issue (an epilogue) is about three years late. |
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| Templedog | Mar 11 2009, 10:42 AM Post #8 |
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You really need to read it. |
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| Gabriel Zero | Jun 13 2009, 12:54 PM Post #9 |
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I like them both the same actually. Whedon had his moments. But I like a lot of things Warren Ellis did with the team. |
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| jrpbsp | Jun 15 2009, 09:33 AM Post #10 |
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Planetary was/is a great series though it seemed to sort of just trickle off and die there at the end. As for which I prefer, kind of a toss up. No secret I'm not a Whedon fan really. His stuff was ok but I did not love it like so many others did. I feel more or less the same on Ellis. Has some good parts and bad parts. |
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