[Groop] Other Comics

[J Brooks]

Breaking out of my usual lurkerdom to give my two cents on what comics I'm
reading lately...

Seeing as Cerebus is nearing it's final issue 300, I've bought a few more of
the trade paperbacks... it's been getting a lot of flack since Dave Sim came
out with anti-feminist rants, but I'd rather just analyze the work itself 
than
the man behind us.

I've also been reading Sam Kieth's "The Maxx" heavily, for some reason his
art style just intrigues me.

I'm also sure to pick up anything Mike Allred is doing (check out 
"Vertical,"
one-shot recently released from Vertigo, released in an uber-groovy format),
and I've read all the Frank Miller Daredevil TPBs, I'd highly recommend 
them,
noteably "Born Again."

The only constant in my tastes in comics is Groo... I've been buying the
whole collection slowly and steadily since I was in grade school, an issue 
here
and an issue there (except the recent Dark Horse issues, which I buy as soon 
as
they come out).  The concept and the character is just one of the tightest 
I'd
ever seen, as an aspiring cartoonist it's one of those things I go "jeez!  I
wish I would have thought of that!" because it's an idea you can work within
for the rest of your life.

- Tyler Sticka
www.tylersticka.com


Tyler,

Its amazing the similarities in taste in Groo fans.

I totally agree with you with regards to Sim.  Dont let your opinions of Sim 
affect your opinions of his work.  Im really interested to see what, if 
anything, he does once Cerebus ends.

I bought the entire run of The Maxx when it came out.  Just incredible 
looking.  You should check out (if you can find it) the cartoon that was 
produced.

I loved Madman, the first series, but lost interest over the years....may 
have to buy Vertical.

And i am a huge fan of Millers work, especially Daredevil.  The 
Bullseye/Electra stuff is terrific (especially his use of Kingpin), and Born 
Again as well.

Lastly, and Im sure most of you have heard about it, if not read it, I 
picked up and re-read my Watchmen (Alan Moore) comics, and it is without a 
doubt the best comic series I have ever read. Definitely a must if you are 
even remotely a fan of comics.
J

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