Tom’s Comments (group member since Jan 17, 2019)

Tom’s comments from the I Read Comic Books group.

James wrote: "A few people have mentioned this, but I dont think that I Am A Hero is available digitally. I did get my MI library to buy it so hopefully some of you can get that copy! Sorry peeps"

I think I Am A Hero and Alone are the ones that are not available digitally. However, if you speak French, you can pick up Tout Seul from comixology.

Finished Kill or be Killed Vol. I. I liked it a lot - it's mainly set up for the ensuing three volumes. I'm glad I picked up the other three on sale because I'm interested to see where the story goes from here.

I asked about the series' status and Ms. Usdin replied that it was always meant to be a 4 issue run.

Thanks so much for your replies.

Well it's said that art is a mirror so I get the impression I'm the one checking boxes, not the book. So I will likely revisit it, hopefully with a new set of eyes. So far this has been the only published volume - was it cancelled? It looks like the author is working on a different project.

I did like the feel/tone of the book as it was breezy and fun that was well supported by the art style. The interstitials that noted the passage of time (e.g., 5 boring minutes) were really well done. It was also good to see the music discovery aspect too. In that regard I guess it had to be set in the 90's since local music stores like Heavy Vinyl have largely disappeared from the landscape.

Has anyone listened to the playlist at the back of the book?

I just finished Heavy Vinyl, and I have to admit, I don't see what the fuss is about. So, in the interest of science, I thought I would ask for help in understanding what people see in it to give it 4s and 5s. I realize I'm not the target demographic for this book, which likely has a lot to do with it. To me, it seemed like there was more interest in checking boxes than in anything else, right down to fighting patriarchy and an explicit mission statement. What am I missing?

HMU = Help Me Understand

Chad wrote: "Tom wrote: "Finished Tetris and thought it was amazing! Off to a great start here!"

I saw this and initially thought "Why is Tom bragging about playing Tetris?" Then it dawned on me that you were ..."

Yes, sorry - super abbreviated the title in the rush to post.

Finished Tetris and thought it was amazing! Off to a great start here!

It seems all of them are available in digital except for I Am A Hero (which of course was the first one I looked at). Comixology has the original French version of Alone (Tout Seul) but since I don't trust my French skills that much I will pick up the paperback English translation.

I have heard of Hoopla but never looked into it. Thanks for the suggestion. I am just trying to limit the footprint of my inventory as all the comics I have purchased have been digital mainly for that reason.

Tom King's story "Good Boy" that I found in A Very DC Holiday Special.

Picked up a lot of Green Lantern in the DC's Tales from Outerspace sale on Comixology. Ends today, 2/4/2019!

Do you happen to know which are available digitally and which are not?

IRCB Podcast Team Recommendations:
[X] Mike - Tetris: The Games People Play 5 Stars
[X] Brian - Heavy Vinyl, Vol. 1 3 Stars
[X] Tia - Megahex 4 Stars
[X] Kara - Hellboy Volume 3: The Chained Coffin and Others 4 Stars
[X] Nick - The Massive, Vol. 1: Black Pacific - 3 Stars
[X] Paul - All The Answers 5 Stars
[X] Rene - Dr.STONE 1 4 Stars
[X] Kait - A Contract With God and Other Tenement Stories 5 Stars
[X] Kate - Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars 4 Stars
[X] Zander - Fence Vol. 1 3 Stars

Goodread Folks Picks:
[X] Robert - Sex Criminals, Vol. 1: One Weird Trick 4 Stars
[X] Erin - Heathen Volume 1 4 Stars
[X] Danny - Mech Cadet Yu, Vol. 1 3 Stars
[X] Devon - Last Sons of America 4 Stars
[X] Aaron - A Walk Through Hell Volume 1 3 Stars
[X] 47Time - Kill or be Killed, Vol. 1 4 Stars
[X] Francis - Judge Dredd: America 5 Stars
[X] Geoff - Lone Wolf and Cub, Vol. 1: The Assassin's Road 3 Stars
[X] Jakub - Alone 5 Stars
[X] Oneirosophos - Clara 4 Stars
[X] Stephanie - Jem and the Holograms Vol. 1: Showtime 4 Stars
[X] Philip - Ultimate Spider-Man, Volume 1: Power and Responsibility 5 Stars
[X] Craig - Judas 5 Stars
[X] James - I Am a Hero Omnibus, Volume 1 3 Stars
[X] Brittney - Rachel Rising, Volume 1: The Shadow of Death 4 Stars

Chad wrote: "Tom wrote: "I then started and am continuining DC's Rebirth line and have been enjoying it a lot, particularly Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and the Green Lanterns, Deathstroke, New Super-Man and Red ..."

Yes and no. Using the reading order allows me to catch references in other runs.

After reading comics/graphic novels as a kid, I decided to revisit them as an adult of a certain age. My first foray was reading Marvel's Civil War story arc, which I thought was amazing. I then started and am continuining DC's Rebirth line and have been enjoying it a lot, particularly Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and the Green Lanterns, Deathstroke, New Super-Man and Red Hood and the Outlaws. I am following this reading order to make my traversal which has been very helpful.

I do read stuff other than punching crime, as I've started Sandman, Saga and Rat Queens when I need a break from super heroes.