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MichaelCastle wrote:It would be cool if there was Library buying data for John to do a show on it would be a fun listen
I would be happy to do such an episode if the data were available. Or, if there is a librarian who is championing comics/trades in libraries, I'd be happy to have that person on as a guest to help support getting more comics/trades into libraries.
John, our friends over at the Comics Alternative has a librarian. Andy Wolverton, the gentleman who does the young readers review show, is a librarian and talks about the graphic novels coming into the library. He might can help with information.
Marvel Unlimited does have a what's new this week tab that automatically comes up when you open the app up. I'm reading All New Wolverine and I saw issue #11 popped up this week so I immediately read it before going back to reading my other series. It actually does keep a list of what you've read and offers reading lists for other series. I've only had it for a couple of weeks so I'm still exploring the options it has.
MichaelCastle wrote:Marvel Unlimited does have a what's new this week tab that automatically comes up when you open the app up. I'm reading All New Wolverine and I saw issue #11 popped up this week so I immediately read it before going back to reading my other series. It actually does keep a list of what you've read and offers reading lists for other series. I've only had it for a couple of weeks so I'm still exploring the options it has.
John and Drew, thanks for another great Weekly Spotlight. I enjoyed the follow up discussion about digital choices on comics. I would really love a DC unlimited type service to go along with Marvel Unlimited, which I've been using again since I was able to find an update for my Kindle.
Marvel Unlimited does send out an email with new titles added each week. I get them Monday mid-morning here on the west coast. I don't remember if you have to sign up for those or they just come with your subscription.
Just listened to John and Drew's review of Dan Slott's Clone Conspiracy #5 (a.k.a. "THIS IS THE JUMPING-OF-THE-SHARK MOMENT FOR SLOTT")
A unanimous "D+" grade surprised me, but I must say that I can't disagree with either of your reviews. I think it's time for Dan to let Spider-Man go and give someone else a chance. I'm liking Conway's take much more these days, and Slott's personal Twitter account has probably not helped my opinion of his writing. Frankly, nearly 7 years is a long run, I'd like to see him end on a high note, but now I just want him to end his run, period.
As for Drew's comment about how many creators that have been on books for a long time, Slott became sole writer for Amazing Spider-Man in November 2010, Brian Bendis wrote 'Ultimate Spider-Man' for 14 years, Dave Sim and Erik Larsen have both written hundreds of issues of their own creations (Cerebus & Savage Dragon), and Robert Kanigher wrote 'Our Army at War > Sgt. Rock' for 36 years. Obviously I cannot attest to the quality of those books over time because I didn't follow them throughout, but, I think Slott really could use a good, strong editor. Either that, or take a break from Peter Parker for a while - please. I think 6.5 years is long enough.
I hope Marvel brings in some fresh blood or at least a stronger editor for him soon. The book is losing readers fast.
Read Wildstorm #1 last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. I know almost nothing about the original series as I did not follow it when it was coming out back in the day. It was a very explosive first issue with tons of stuff packed into it. I am leaning towards waiting for the trade on this one as there are so many characters I might have trouble following it month to month remembering what was going on. I am pleased that Sex Criminals is back after a long hiatus and gets everyone back up to speed. It will be interesting to see sales numbers on this issue as I wonder if people forgot about it or even still cared enough to notice it was back to preorder it. Also read Old Guard last week. Wow what a debut. Rucka is a master storyteller. Can't wait to hear your reviews next week.
Wow! Like Bralinator I was with the grade for Clone Conspiracy #5 along with the comments. I cracked-up laughing at the "jumping the shark moment for Slott". If there is ever a Weekly Comics Spotlight clip show, this needs to be included.
Clone Conspiracy #5 really felt like an episode of Doctor Who in which the Doctor is frantically trying to reverse the polarity on a gadget in order to save the world. I believe some characters are able to 'scale-up' and handle those world ending situations. However, I do not believe that should be the crux of a Spider-Man centered event. Especially when Slott has gone down this path before. I wonder if the accelerated shipping schedule is to blame Slott's 'burnout'.
Regarding The Wild Storm, I was so glad Warren Ellis did not disappoint with this book. I can remember WildC.A.T.s coming out 25 years ago. I was a diehard Wildstorm Universe fan and bought a most of their titles. Ellis' run on Stormwatch/The Authority really breathed some new life into the imprint, hopefully he can do it again. Ellis is certainly capable of it, newuniversal was great before it was plagued by deals and (supposedly) lost scripts.
JohnMayo wrote:Next week is Weekly Comics Spotlight #500...
If I did the math right then I've reviewed somewhere around 11 short boxes worth of comics.
Congratulations on both the volume but also the amazing consistency! If I'm not mistaken you have missed zero or just a couple of weeks since starting. Not only is it an amazing accomplishment it has been a great service to comic and podcast fans alike.
JohnMayo wrote:Next week is Weekly Comics Spotlight #500...
If I did the math right then I've reviewed somewhere around 11 short boxes worth of comics.
Congratulations on both the volume but also the amazing consistency! If I'm not mistaken you have missed zero or just a couple of weeks since starting. Not only is it an amazing accomplishment it has been a great service to comic and podcast fans alike.
fudd71 wrote:
Congratulations on both the volume but also the amazing consistency! If I'm not mistaken you have missed zero or just a couple of weeks since starting. Not only is it an amazing accomplishment it has been a great service to comic and podcast fans alike.
Two, maybe three episodes were released on Wednesday instead of Monday but I don't think I've missed a single week during that time. If there is a missing week, it would be because of a skip week in which no comics came out.
MichaelCastle wrote:Wow that is awesome John!! So for episode 500 will you and Drew review the first 500 issues of Amazing Spider-Man ?
That would be a ton of fun but also a ton of reading.
I'm not even sure how long that would take to read. I was able to read the entire 133 issue and 6 annual run of Warlord at one point and that took some time. It was a great read and I'm glad I did it. I just don't have that kind of time these days. Maybe once I retire (decades from now), I'll have the time and energy to do issue-by-issue reviews of some long standing titles.
