Mike’s Comments (group member since Jul 09, 2016)

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

Joshua wrote: "The one for me that immediately springs to mind is The Wake."

Whoa! What was the 'letdown' for you?

Chad wrote: "Mike wrote: "For me... it was Black Science. Long time listeners of the show know some/most of the background on this, but nonetheless...

I usually enjoy Rick Remender's writing and Matteo Scalera..."

Man! Sell me on this. Like I said, i only read the first arc -- what keeps you coming back every month?

Daniel wrote: "Quick update, Good stuff this past few days.

Nightwing Vol. 5: Raptor's Revenge
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand - this was out Local Book club book.
[book:Snotgirl, Vol...."

AGH! I need to read volume 2 of Snotgirl!!!

For me... it was Black Science. Long time listeners of the show know some/most of the background on this, but nonetheless...

I usually enjoy Rick Remender's writing and Matteo Scalera on art is SO good, but I feel I was swindled with this book. A dimension jumping story with a "Lost In Space" vibe where Scalera's art can show us UNLIMITED possibilities of different worlds and be cool and in your face with science? COUNT ME IN. But what we got was... a family drama? I dropped it after 6 issues.

I've told myself that one day I will go back and read this book. Maybe Mike from back then was wrong. I'm willing to try again... but I feel so burned...

This is kind of a weird question, but I wanted to throw it out there:

What comic has been your biggest letdown? What comic had you super hyped to read, but wasn't as great as you had hoped?

(We may do a show episode on this in the future...)

Dove into The Weatherman #1 yesterday and it was a very ride. Very much a book you don't realize is done until you get to the last page and yell "NO WAY. THAT CAN'T BE IT."

I recommend it.

I nominate ダンジョン飯 1 Dungeon Meshi 1 (Delicious in Dungeon volume 1) by Ryoko Kui.

Ever wondered if/how you could make fantasy monsters into food as you traverse through a dungeon? THIS IS THE MANGA FOR YOU!

What trade should we read together for our July Comic Book of the Month? Nominate your pick here!

This month's theme is "Manga."

Titles nominated this month must be a Manga book. Your pick must be in English and can be a book published in Japan (Viz, Kodansha, etc.) or in The United States (Yen Press, Vertical, Dark Horse, etc.). If you have any questions or concerns, please send a message to mods Kate or Mike, who are happy to help. You can find the complete 2018 theme calendar here .

Remember:
- Nominated titles must be TPB comics or original graphic novels.
- Only the first volume of a series may be nominated, unless the group has already read the previous volume(s) as a book of the month. To see what we've read, check out our group's bookshelf .
- Nominated titles cannot have the same writer as the previous month's BotM winner. This month, that's Noelle Stevenson.
- Nominated titles must fit the month's theme. To see past and upcoming themes, check out the 2018 theme calendar .
- Only one nomination per person.
- You can "second" a nomination in place of nominating a different book, but this will count as your nomination for the month. Seconded books will receive an additional chance of being selected in the randomization process.
- If a title you nominate wins BotM, please refrain from nominating another title for one month to give others a chance.

Nomination & Voting Schedule:
To better accommodate our increasing number of members, the nomination and voting schedule is as follows every month:

16th: Nomination forum opens
23rd: Nomination forum closes; 5 nominations are selected at random; Voting opens
30th: Voting closes

More details on our updated nomination and voting procedures can be found here .

Gotcha. That's a lotta JLA! lol

Wayland wrote: "I liked the first issue, Mike. Then again, I'm a Gail fanboy, so I may be biased."

Is this issue a good jumping on point?

Chad wrote: "Mike wrote: "I know NOTHING about Plastic Man, but I really want to try this new series if only because Gail Simone is on the book. Let me know how it is!"

There's not much to know. He used to be ..."

But I've read NONE of Grant Morrison's JLA!

Wayland wrote: "Comic shop run:

Titans Special 1- after No Justice, Nightwing forms a new team to deal with superhumans suddenly getting new powers.
Thor 1- the Thunder God returns, but still lacks Mjonlir. What..."

I know NOTHING about Plastic Man, but I really want to try this new series if only because Gail Simone is on the book. Let me know how it is!

Joshua wrote: "Just joined this week. Learned how to read on comics. Happy to be here. Look like a good group."

Welcome Josh! Thanks for joining the group! What kind of comics are you into?

Lauren wrote: "Hello! My name is Lauren I'm 17 from Indiana. I read a lot of marvel and DC comics. And I'm a basic teenager in the fact that I like the 'girly' comics and popular stuff like deadpool and batman. I..."

Welcome!

First off: You don't have to apologize for your comic tastes. THEY ARE FANTASTIC.

The fact that you read Giant Days INSTANTLY means you are in the "very cool" group of comic readers. No Joke. Giant Days is one of our absolute favorite books on the show.

But if you're looking for a suggestion, I definitely recommend Snotgirl, Vol. 1: Green Hair Don't Care. It's a really fun book and might align with some of your tastes from the stuff you listed :D

Daniel wrote: "Mike wrote: "Daniel wrote: "I love reading in public places.
I will ususally read at a Coffee Shop, on the Train, at the Library, Barnes & Noble, in a lobby etc. I think those are some of my favor..."

If you've got a Spotify playlist, share it!

Francis wrote: "Mike wrote: "Francis wrote: "I'll be getting Domino #3, I've quickly become a fan of this character after two issues, and seeing Deadpool 2 in the cinema last week.

I'm in the middle of reading B..."

If you want to stray from super hero books, his The Sheriff of Babylon, Volume 1: Bang. Bang. Bang. is supposed to be GREAT (I haven't read it, but a quick search for it will show raving reviews).

Francis wrote: "I'll be getting Domino #3, I've quickly become a fan of this character after two issues, and seeing Deadpool 2 in the cinema last week.

I'm in the middle of reading Bitch Planet vol. 2 and Maggie..."

King's Vision sold me on trying dang near ANYTHING he writes now (I'm hooked on his Batman and his Mister Miracle).

Chad wrote: "On the back deck or floating in the pool is where you can typically find me on summer days.

And then every night in a recliner while listening to my R.E.M. channel on Pandora after my wife heads t..."

YOU READ COMIC IN THE POOL!??!?!?!

Daniel wrote: "I love reading in public places.
I will ususally read at a Coffee Shop, on the Train, at the Library, Barnes & Noble, in a lobby etc. I think those are some of my favorite places.
I usually liste..."

Got a particular movie soundtrack you like to listen to?

This is something we talk about on the show every so often, but I'm curious to know what you all consider a good comic book reading environment?

Reading outside? On your couch? Inside during a rainstorm? Laying on your bear-skin rug in front of a fire with a healthy glass of red wine?

Mine is definitely on a couch, with some light instrumental music playing pretty much any time during the day or night. :D