Purple's comments (member since Jan 16, 2008)

Purple's comments from the On Reading Graphic Novels group.

There's an update here: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/B...

"Despite telling Wizard magazine, "Y: The Last Man is my favorite comic book," Shia La Beouf seems to no longer be interested in playing the part of the main character, Yorick Brown, in a big screen adaptation of the popular graphic series. [deletia:] Y: The Last Man was originally scheduled to go into production in the fall of 2008. Now, however, it is doubtful if the film will ever be made, especially without the star power of La Beouf."

Star power indeed.

To be honest I'd rather it didn't get made than have him in, however, I doubt that will be the case... studio's are still trying to snap up any and all comic literature to film.

Shia Labeouf is the worst possible choice for Yorrick, and I really hope that gets changed. He will only cheapen the whole thing. Why must he ruin everything?

My vote would be for Bret Harrison (the dude who played Sam in Reaper). In the unlikely event that casting directors are reading this: make it so!

The Maxx is awesome. Well, the first half anyway - the story shifts massively around the halfway mark (only the first half made it onto MTV's series (as faithful a reproduction as there has ever been)) and it loses something for the last half. I must dig out all my issues and read it again, though - I may feel differently about it reading it now.

Additionally to the main story, there were a few one-shots released 'Friends of Maxx' which are also surprisingly good. Oooh - and Maxx issue 1 was released in 3-D I seem to remember... I have it somewhere - glasses and all!

Everyone should read The Maxx! Mr. Gone is a great character!

I'd say unlikely. Whilst most of the effects and what-not are generally well done, there's just nothing that groundbreaking here. I would have thought that the Dark Knight had a better chance of that.

So, anybody seen it? What were your thoughts?

Firstly, I'm glad I read the comic first. It was some time ago now, and I really should have re-read it (again) before seeing the film, but I went on the spur of the moment, so whatcha gonna do?!

Secondly I'm glad it was rated 18 (in the UK, was it R in the US?): some of the little shots of violence were really pleasing, even if the sex scene was entirely gratuitous...

But what pleased me most about the film was the look of it. Rorschach, Nite Owl II, Ozymandias, and the Comedian all looked absolutely superb - as if lifted straight from Dave Gibbon's pages. There were a few exceptions - Dr. Manhattan looks sketchy here and there, and Bubastis just looks silly, but on the whole, I really loved the way it looked.

So, all in all, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised - and I can't wait to see what's been done with 'Tales of the Black Freighter'!

Ooh - great thread! Resident Evil is definitely one of the worst offenders for it. Death Note also, went comic - anime - book - live action film. And there's The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy which went radio show - book - series - film... Again not sure of comics or games, but it wouldn't surprise me. That may be different, though, as the original writer had a hand in all its guises.

I never saw the Blue Dragon series. Was it any good?

Thanks Smofers, I'll order up book 2 then! Cheers.

Y:TLM, Fables and 100 Bullets are all fantastic (particularly Y), but I read the first Walking Dead and wasn't particularly inspired to get anymore. I take it it does get better then? I've just started Ex Machina, and have ordered Scalped so we'll see.

Some of the Avatar books look good. Some good recommendations there, thanks Daniel!

Nice! I'm glad Arkham Asylum and the Sandman are in there. I'd have probably also included Preacher, Death Note and Johnny the Homicidal Maniac.

To be honest, I find Alan Moore to be quite smug. Still, he has reason to be, I suppose.

We3 is absolutely astounding, but for a lot of Grant's post Invisibles work I find that his work can be too short. Arkham Asylum wasn't long enough by half, in my estimation.

Still, if it's about coming up with new, challenging ideas, and working with the cutting edge of artists, Grant Morrison is totally on point.

I entirely agree with Giacomo's comment re: Garth Ennis, by the way.

I sort of agree with you on 300. It was a fantastic looking film, but take that away and there's not much left, really. I think Watchmen will look brilliant as well, but I honestly don't hold up much hope for it. The material couldn't possibly make a mediocre film - it'll be awesome or atrocious; sadly, I feel the latter. The story works so well in the comics medium that change can't be a good thing.

Generally I think it's people trying to keep close to the source material that screws things up (Sin City being an obvious exception) and I think a story like Watchmen would benefit more from perhaps a Japanese director.

I'm waiting for a Y: The Last Man film - which is on the cards apparantely.

Excellent, thanks for that!

It does sound exactly like the sort of thing I like to read, and it doesn't seem as if Morrison has come down to earth yet.

I'll grab a copy next time I find myself near one, partly because I love the challenge of reading this sort of thing and seeing what I make of it; and partly because any novel - graphic or otherwise - that includes an organisation called 'The Hand' cannot fail to be good.

Hi all! I just really joined the group as well! Currently I'm reading Y: The Last Man (it's good, isn't it Jeff?!), Bone (the colour editions), David Boring, and 100 Bullets.

I love the medium, and nothing seems to be able to stop me buying more and more graphic novels. Damn you, Amazon, damn you!

What's 'The Filth' like, Fredstrong? I've read some of Morrison's other stuff (The Invisibles) and may move onto his other stuff if it's good!