An "Official" Godland Thread

[David Bird]

I have really enjoyed issues one and two, and issue three comes out Wednesday, so I thought it might be time for a Godland discussion thread!

If you still don't know about this great title, the whole first issue is in the Previews section. (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/Godland/issue01/Godland01Pre.htm)

You'll have to buy the second issue, though I have a review up at PBR! (http://www.paperbackreader.com/review.php?ReviewID=925)

Personally, I can't wait til Wednesday.:)

[Punchy]

Me neither, this book is effed in the head, I love it.

Image is kicking arse ATM, this, Bonerest, Fell, Invincible, even bloody Shadowhawk are awesome!

I want to see more of Crashman and his captor, also Nickelhead, he's cool.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Punchy
Me neither, this book is effed in the head, I love it.

Image is kicking arse ATM, this, Bonerest, Fell, Invincible, even bloody Shadowhawk are awesome!

I want to see more of Crashman and his captor, also Nickelhead, he's cool.

Image has certainly been looking a lot more interesting to me lately, too. If I hadn't so much of my comics budget tied up in crossovers, I would certainly be picking up some more of their titles.

[David Bird]

Hey, folks, remember to pick up issue three tomorrow!

[GalvaTRION]

I've only got issue 1 so far (limited funds+80 miles to the nearest comic shop= no comics for me until I get my pel grant), but I'm hooked. That guy's Jack Kirby-Fu is amazing, his style perfectly coveys the King without just straight ripping him off. The writing just so perfectly matches the art... it has that Silver Age comic feel mixed with a sharp wit that doesn't make fun of that era... it's a rare book. I hope they go for 100 issues, and I'll get every one of em.

[algertman]

If this comic was a woman I would have mad sex with her

[Punchy]

Originally posted by David Bird
Hey, folks, remember to pick up issue three tomorrow!

Yes sir!

[protonik]

This is one of my five favourite books out right now, barely eclipsed by Invincible (HC rocked by the way) and it is sooooo much more than a New GOds/Eternals tribute, this sucker is going to redefine the cosmic epic in new ways when all is said and done similar to how Morrison redefined team dynamics in JLA and Ellis on the AUthority, or Kirkman and Walker/Ottley redefined the Teen Hero dynamic on Invincible!

Jason

[Electric Glove]

This is going to have to be my Casey replacemnt since Intimates was canned.

[Punchy]

Originally posted by Electric Glove
This is going to have to be my Casey replacemnt since Intimates was canned.

Same here!

I just sent off an e-mail to the letters page, here's hoping!

[GalvaTRION]

Originally posted by algertman
If this comic was a woman I would have mad sex with her

Agreed.

[Jack Burton]

I bought the first 2 issues half off and HOT DAMN what a fun trippy ride. I am a Kirby worshipper and Casey and Scioli are really channeling Kirby's uniqueness in this book. It's still there own work but you can see the love they have for Kirby and these kinds of books. I am with this book as long as it keeps up the level of quality I saw. BASIL CRONUS ROCKS!:D

[David Bird]

FYI:

There are six preview pages of #3 here. (http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41163&highlight=G%D8DLAND) And...

Newsarama has an interview with Joe Casey on the front page, with six preview pages of #4! (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/Godland/issue04/GodlandUpdate.htm)

Also, the comic has its own site: www.godlandonline.com (http://www.godlandonline.com/)

[David Bird]

redundant - all info above

[David Bird]

Three consecutive posts! It looks like Godland is only the beginning of the revival of interest in Kirby!

Marvel is releasing an Essentials for the Eternals -- and Neil Gaiman is writing an Eternals related comic! (http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=43792) (Clicking on the link will confirm this info, sadly it won't add to it).

[David Bird]

What did every one think?

We got a look at the dynamics of the Archer family and a closer look at their relationship with the government (and not everything is all that rosey on both fronts); plus we got some bonding with Adam and Maxim (the space dog) and some more cosmic mysticism. The later included a look at a canine church and more about the Fate of the Stars (though we're not told what that means). Plus, any one have any idea what, or who, Iboga is?

Since this is a discussion thread, spoilers are okay.

Hear that? SPOILERS AHEAD!

[algertman]

I really enjoy this comic. Nice to see more colorful characters get introduced. CAN YOU DIG IT!

[Punchy]

#3 was cool, Basil Cronus is just brilliant.

'Violence is the new Black!'

I'm intrigued by the whole scope of the series, 'the collective', is Adam's purpose to jumpstart human space exploration to a higher level?

[Groovie Mann]

i'm not sure what i think yet. i've read the issues and, well, they were fine. not sure if this books something i'm going to stick with. i'll give it a few more issues before i decide.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
i'm not sure what i think yet. i've read the issues and, well, they were fine. not sure if this books something i'm going to stick with. i'll give it a few more issues before i decide.

Fair enough. You'll find yet another nod to Kirby in this week's Seven Soldiers release, Mister Miracle, and I know you're enjoying that. Actually, I was amazed at just how much of Kirby's New Gods world and its characters is in it.

What I like most about Godland #3 is the movement towards laying out the relationships between characters. The youngest sister, Angie, describes the new Adam as being "like" her brother, suggesting some doubts on her part, and Neela, who was also a part of the Mars program, is tired of being under his shadow. Shades of the family dysfunction of the Fantastic Four?

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
Fair enough. You'll find yet another nod to Kirby in this week's Seven Soldiers release, Mister Miracle, and I know you're enjoying that. Actually, I was amazed at just how much of Kirby's New Gods world and its characters is in it.

What I like most about Godland #3 is the movement towards laying out the relationships between characters. The youngest sister, Angie, describes the new Adam as being "like" her brother, suggesting some doubts on her part, and Neela, who was also a part of the Mars program, is tired of being under his shadow. Shades of the family dysfunction of the Fantastic Four?

7S owns.

i think my problems with this book is i'm not as famialiar with kirbys work as i should be. seen some but, as i stated over at our PBR forums, his DC stuff seems interesting to me and the trades are hard to find or expensive.

maybe i should take a try with the marvel stuff he did do though.

[Punchy]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
7S owns.

i think my problems with this book is i'm not as famialiar with kirbys work as i should be. seen some but, as i stated over at our PBR forums, his DC stuff seems interesting to me and the trades are hard to find or expensive.

maybe i should take a try with the marvel stuff he did do though.

2 words: Fantastic Four :)

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by Punchy
2 words: Fantastic Four :)

4 words: i hate fantastic 4

selling me on marvel characters is a bit hard when the only ones i really like are the x-men. and teenage characters. and a few offbeat ones here and there.

[Punchy]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
4 words: i hate fantastic 4

5 words: Read the original stories, learn

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by Punchy
5 words: Read the original stories, learn

learn what?

[Punchy]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
learn what?

To love the FF!

[Groovie Mann]

i don't know man. even if i liked the old stuff, i still wouldn't touch any FF book currently going on because of the creative teams involved. it just make me even mroe bitter about the books.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
4 words: i hate fantastic 4

selling me on marvel characters is a bit hard when the only ones i really like are the x-men. and teenage characters. and a few offbeat ones here and there.

Well, he was the first X-Men artist. You could look into the Uncanny X-Men Essentials. I think, though, that Godland is borrowing from the FF (the Manhattan tower, the family team) much more so.

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
Well, he was the first X-Men artist. You could look into the Uncanny X-Men Essentials. I think, though, that Godland is borrowing from the FF (the Manhattan tower, the family team) much more so.

yeah, well, to be honest with you old-old x-men do nothing for me. it was when claremont came on that it really kicked into gear. that said i have read some of the old stuff. maybe its just the costumes or possibly that it seemed stan lee had a good idea with less idea of what to do with it.

reminds myself, i need to gte those neal adams issues.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
i don't know man. even if i liked the old stuff, i still wouldn't touch any FF book currently going on because of the creative teams involved. it just make me even mroe bitter about the books.

There are four volumes of the original Kirby & Lee FF out there in the Essentials format, and there will be at least one more (of the Kitby & Lee team), so you don't have to bother with the new stuff.

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
There are four volumes of the original Kirby & Lee FF out there in the Essentials format, and there will be at least one more (of the Kitby & Lee team), so you don't have to bother with the new stuff.

yeah, i have considered it i'm just hesitant because of the aftc that, while i don't really hate the team, i just never really got into what they were about.

[protonik]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
7S owns.

i think my problems with this book is i'm not as famialiar with kirbys work as i should be. seen some but, as i stated over at our PBR forums, his DC stuff seems interesting to me and the trades are hard to find or expensive.

maybe i should take a try with the marvel stuff he did do though.

I highly suggest hunting down the Baxter New Gods reprint from the mid 80s, these are generally inexpensive and in colour as compared to the B&W edition that is quite cheap.

As far as Kirby's Marvel work, Eternals. End of story. Find them, read them. Masturbate to them, I don't care, you have to get them and you will understand books like Godland, and appreciate them so much more and oh look, Marvel is doing an Essential Eternals!!

Jason

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by protonik
I highly suggest hunting down the Baxter New Gods reprint from the mid 80s, these are generally inexpensive and in colour as compared to the B&W edition that is quite cheap.

As far as Kirby's Marvel work, Eternals. End of story. Find them, read them. Masturbate to them, I don't care, you have to get them and you will understand books like Godland, and appreciate them so much more and oh look, Marvel is doing an Essential Eternals!!

Jason

i think i heard about that essential eternals. you know when it hits?

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
i think i heard about that essential eternals. you know when it hits?

Next summer. There's a link on the previous page of this thread that talks about it, but there's not a lot of info yet.

[protonik]

Sometime next year but Kirby only did about 14 or 15 issues of Eternals counting the annual and they generally go for cheap. I bought most of the run in a quarter bin though I am looking for nice mint copies of the series. Hard to find in mint but reading copies are really, really common.

If you like the Eternals I also suggest hunting down the New Gods stuff. Eternals I like soo much better than New Gods because New Gods has this bleak feel to it. New Gods is awesome, one o my favourites, but Eternals seems much more refined and distilled than New Gods.

Well, Mr. Miracle whoops ass too.

Jason

[kingofcities]

Is there an advance solicitation on a trade yet? I missed the first couple issues. Strangely enough, I'm not a Kirby fan, but I find this art appealing for some reason. Casey is the shiznit too.

[protonik]

Should be able to get a re-order but no word on a trade as yet but the way buzz is increasing I wouldn't be surprised if we hear about one in a few months...

Jason

[David Bird]

Finally got my review of issue three up! (http://www.paperbackreader.com/review.php?ReviewID=953) What do you think?

[GuitarSmashley]

I think issue 3 is great. Maxim is def one of my favorite characters and I can't wait to see more of basil cronus and his drug addiction.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by guitaryoni
I think issue 3 is great. Maxim is def one of my favorite characters and I can't wait to see more of basil cronus and his drug addiction.

Have you checked the preview for issue four? Theres a link on the first page of this thread. More Basil!

[Punchy]

Originally posted by David Bird
Have you checked the preview for issue four? Theres a link on the first page of this thread. More Basil!

Basil is love in comic form.

[Von Raven]

I just picked up the first two issues and I'm really enjoying it.

I never really liked Joe Casey's other stuff...but this...this is an absolute, old school FUN comic book.

I love the Kirby-esque art!!!

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Von Raven
I just picked up the first two issues and I'm really enjoying it.

I never really liked Joe Casey's other stuff...but this...this is an absolute, old school FUN comic book.

I love the Kirby-esque art!!!

Welcome aboard, Patrick.

[Von Raven]

Originally posted by David Bird
Welcome aboard, Patrick.


I even enjoyed FREEDOM FORCE...Scioli did the art for that book, too. :)

[GuitarSmashley]

Originally posted by David Bird
Have you checked the preview for issue four? Theres a link on the first page of this thread. More Basil!

I didn't want to spoil anything since I don't get my comics till like satuurdays or mondays

[David Bird]

Please check this out, and vote! (http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45141)

[David Bird]

Heads Up! Issue four out this week! Preview available here. (http://www.newsarama.com/Image/Godland/issue04/GodlandUpdate.htm)

[David Bird]

(Note: since this is a Godland fan discussion thread, I think spoilers are to be expected.)

Bought isssue four. It contains interesting conversations between Basil and Nicklehead, and between Angie and Maxim, but the real focus is on the attack of Discordia's fortress of solitude, er... pain.

Its another strong issue. Felt like it had a greater emphasis on action, though that may be because the issue was centered on the rescue mission and didn't try to tell us as much about the world of Godland as previous issues did. That gives Discordia some prestige in terms of Godland villians, though she is far from my favourite. For all her attempts at being risque, she is the most conventional so far. I mean, when's the last time you saw someone as original as Basil Chronos?

[Groovie Mann]

I discussed my feelings over at the other publisher forum. I thought it was a nice issue, wll stick with it at least a little while longer.

That said, tried Eseential fantastic 4, wasn't able to finish vol. 2(and I have up to 3) before giving up. I just hate the characters. Got to Amazon packages, both Jack Kirby stuff. the first is Fourth World, the other package has the rest of the New Gods stuff.

[David Bird]

Godland has a much more polished -- more modern -- story telling sensibility, though many of the connections to FF our obvious. Actually, both Godland and FF have some basis in the original Challengers of the Unknown, but DC hasn't made much effort in getting affordable editions of their comics out for readers.

[Punchy]

#4 was great, I still think Basil is the best new villain of '05, he kicks Brother I's ass.

[David Bird]

I am sure we could get him nominated somewhere. I think he's the best in a while.

[David Bird]

For a bit more on Gaiman and the Eternals, check here (http://www.comicworldnews.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?column=headlines&page=845).

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
Godland has a much more polished -- more modern -- story telling sensibility, though many of the connections to FF our obvious. Actually, both Godland and FF have some basis in the original Challengers of the Unknown, but DC hasn't made much effort in getting affordable editions of their comics out for readers.

DCs wacky when comes to that kind've stuff. maybe with the showcase stuff out now, we'll see it. i did love the jeph loeb/tim sale challenegrs must die book.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
DCs wacky when comes to that kind've stuff. maybe with the showcase stuff out now, we'll see it. i did love the jeph loeb/tim sale challenegrs must die book.

I remember that -- reviewed it for PBR, actually. It would be nice to see a DC Showcase Challengers of the Unknown. Their own title was published for 13 years ('57-'70), so there's lots of material.

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
I remember that -- reviewed it for PBR, actually. It would be nice to see a DC Showcase Challengers of the Unknown. Their own title was published for 13 years ('57-'70), so there's lots of material.

maybe after DC measures the success of showcase we'll probably see them publish the volumes more than once a month. ocne that ahppens we'll probably see some more different things.

but i think metamorpho and house of mystery prove we'll probably be getting some more offbeat/obscure stuff.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
maybe after DC measures the success of showcase we'll probably see them publish the volumes more than once a month. ocne that ahppens we'll probably see some more different things.

but i think metamorpho and house of mystery prove we'll probably be getting some more offbeat/obscure stuff.

I have mixed feelings. I would love to see a lot more, but I'll have to drop a couple of titles, at least, to be able to afford all I want.

[David Bird]

GØDLAND, VOL. 1: HELLO, COSMIC! TP
Written by JOE CASEY
Art by TOM SCIOLI
Cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS
THIS IS HOW IT ALL BEGAN! The cosmic superhero epic is back and this collection is chock-full of all the “cosmic” you could ask for! Everyone from THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR to ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY has sung the praises of GØDLAND, so if you missed out on any of the first six issues, this is your chance to experience the glory of Commander Adam Archer, the enigmatic alien Maxim, the wacky Basil Cronus, the evil Discordia, the confusing Freidrich Nickelhead… and that’s just scratching the surface! COLLECTS GØDLAND #1-6
January 18 • 144 pg • FC • $14.99

Cover art:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/davidbird/Godland-Trade001.jpg

[David Bird]

Bumped for the morning crew. Honestly, sometimes I wonder if its worth posting after 8 (Pacific time) at all. ;)

[ucdawg12]

I have all the issues out so far but I am still going to get the TBP because I love this book so much and I want to support the creators :)

[Punchy]

You all read Intimates too right?

[ucdawg12]

Originally posted by Punchy
You all read Intimates too right?

I do. I gave Godland a shot because of The Intimates. It was so sad reading the last intimates issue yesterday, I really enjoyed the issue (and the infoscroll which was very informative), there was just something special about the tone of the last issue it just makes me sad that it was most likely the last intimates issue I will ever get to read :( Call me whatever but the more I think back to how that issue was handled I just realize how beautifully it was done, I'm really going to miss it

[Punchy]

Originally posted by ucdawg12
I do. I gave Godland a shot because of The Intimates. It was so sad reading the last intimates issue yesterday, I really enjoyed the issue (and the infoscroll which was very informative), there was just something special about the tone of the last issue it just makes me sad that it was most likely the last intimates issue I will ever get to read :( Call me whatever but the more I think back to how that issue was handled I just realize how beautiful it was done.

DC really comes across badly in the info-scroll doesn't it? I wonder what the DCbags will make of it?

[ucdawg12]

Originally posted by Punchy
DC really comes across badly in the info-scroll doesn't it? I wonder what the DCbags will make of it?

Who knows, those info scrolls did make DC look quite bad and they were also really sad to see how they didn't take the mini-series approach that Casey wanted and that may have found more financial success. Hopefully someone decides to take another chance on this book one day but I doubt it. I thought I read something in the infoscrolls that it was a possibility but I can't find it right now

[Groovie Mann]

i didn't read the info scrolls becaus ei didn't like that issue at all. i usually read it on the secodn time through but i put down issue 12 very disappointed. plus i don't take anything casey says seriously since his had a bitter relationship with DC for years. everytime i hear him talk is slams DC which once, twice and such is fine but after awhile it gets annoying. besides, i read comics for escapism not to be reminded how one person has probelms with _______. but thats just me.

i might look through the info scrolls in a second to see whats going on.

[Groovie Mann]

okay, read it. DC was niave and should've put more support. however a real problem lays with the fans. remember intimates was avertised, witha 3-4 page preview nontheless, in one of jim lees superman issues that no doubt when number 1 that month. and if i remember right, the comic still didn't crack the 100 mark which is instantly bad sign. dc should've done mroe and maybe they shoul've did the mini-series instead. however, a real large blame lays with the people who didn't buy the comic or talk it up at comic shops or online.

but still, issues 1-9 are the best and i don't care much from there on in. my personal opinions is ale garzas weakest work here, plus the artistic switching and the constant slamming of a company. i hate when both marvel and DC(stupid superman/batman arc) do it and i hate it here. isnide the scrolls is one thing but not the issue itself.

oh well, it was fun and godlands cool. i'll pick up his iron man mini with frazer irving which is one of the only new marvel projects i'm going to buy in singles(sorry deadly genesis, x-factor, and generation M. its a bad month for me to start new books). however from his interviews and the bit i seen him on TV he seems like a bit of a jerk.

though i did meet him once a long time ago. have a signed hulk issue from him somewhere.

[GuitarSmashley]

By far one of the greatest books. Casey is a genius I want to make out with him

[protonik]

Trade Paperback! Sweet!!! I wonder what kinds of extras it will have!

Jason

[David Bird]

Check out the Image comic homepage and find a five page preview (http://www.imagecomics.com/) of issue five!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/davidbird/Godland-Issue005.jpg

BOOK FIVE: COMBAT ROCK

The all-out, no holds barred confrontation with Discordia - as the lives of Adam's sister and the all-American superhero, Crashman, hang in the balance. But when Adam sees an unexpected vision, will he be able to remain focused on the mission at hand? The cosmic superhero epic of our time continues!

[Big Red]

Originally posted by David Bird
Check out the Image comic homepage and find a five page preview (http://www.imagecomics.com/) of issue five!

Looking forward to it.

When is it due out?

[David Bird]

Good question. Image originally said the 16th, but none of the sites that I have checked list it among titles coming in that day. So that leaves the 23 or 30. I am guessing to 23rd, because the title doesn't have a habit of being late. Not yet, anyway.

[David Bird]

Its official: November 23rd is the release date for issue #5. Thats four days from now!

[David Bird]

So, what did you all think? I'm giving it a solid B+ (I'll link to my review once I've actually wirtten it). This issue finally moves past the emphasis on origins to give us some honest development, but I'm not going to explain that until a few others have had a chance to discuss the issue.

[Punchy]

Crashman is fun.

I love Friedrich's assistant!

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Punchy
Crashman is fun.

I love Friedrich's assistant!

SPOILER



















I wonder if they'll explain how he went from being the exhausted prisoner to such an action man so quickly.

[protonik]

Its a Kirby hero, no need for an explanation.

I went to MidOhio, Godland fans need to check out 8-Opus fast. Also give me a couple weeks and I will post my sketch from Scioli. It is currently in the inking process and will be fed exed to me in a few weeks. Going to rock your socks.

Jason

[Punchy]

Originally posted by David Bird
SPOILER
I wonder if they'll explain how he went from being the exhausted prisoner to such an action man so quickly.

It may come out in the trial.

He certainly seemed suspicious to me, maybe he is IBOGA? ;)

[Peter Geddes]

Loved the first two issues SOOO much, and I've Advance Ordered the trade. It's almost perfect!

Oh, and I now have the Basil Cronus wallpaper off the official site on my PC. MMMnnnnnnn!!!! :cool:

[Peter Geddes]

Oh, and I'm picking up the series monthly with Issue #7. I was a bit late to jump onboard at the start of the first arc, but I picked up the first two issues recently while in a comic shop in the UK and really loved them... :)

[Big Red]

Just got ish #5 today (Monday)

Loved it. Just like I knew I would.

Great characterization. I could really understand where Neela was coming from.

Also, I'm starting to love Friedrich Nickelhead as much as I love Basil Cronus.

[David Bird]

New cover at for the first trade, previewed right here (http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=50826) at Newsarama.

[Terram]

Well I know I'm gettin' it. What say you chaps, are you going to be cool like ol' Terram is?

[Erge]

I just bought issues 1-4. Can't wait to read them!!!!!!!!!

[David Bird]

Finally got my review of issue #5 (http://www.paperbackreader.com/review.php?ReviewID=1135) up. Hope you like it!

[David Bird]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/davidbird/Tormentor.jpg

[Big Red]

Great issue.

Crashman is so over the top that's he's fun. I like him.

And what in the world happened to Discordia?

Looking forward to meeting her dear old dad.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Big Red
Great issue.

Crashman is so over the top that's he's fun. I like him.

And what in the world happened to Discordia?

Looking forward to meeting her dear old dad.

Don't you have times when you feel like your head is going to...

The dad's great! Its the minions that make the mad man! I can't help but think of some weird Maus/Mighty Mouse hybrid, though they're obviously meant to be rats.

[perk9600]

I thought it time to revive this thread.

I met Scioli yesterday and he was very nice. He had copies of issue 7 on his table, but I resisted the urge to grab one since I already had it on preorder and didn't want 2.

I have to say the first 5 issues have been a ton of fun!

I give image credit for getting the trade of 1-6 on the stands the same day as issue 7. That creates a tremendous jumping on point for new readers.

Tom said the preorders for the trade were good and he also said issue 5 out sold issue 1 which is rare. So I hope good things continue for the godland crew!

[David Bird]

All good news!

[Punchy]

Y'all know I got a letter in #6 right?

Well I did.

:D

[David Bird]

I'll have to check that. Are you calling yourself "Punchy"?

[Punchy]

Originally posted by David Bird
I'll have to check that. Are you calling yourself "Punchy"?

No, my real name.

Niam Suggitt (I know I know, it sucks)

It's the first one in the column.

[perk9600]

That is cool punchy!

[Punchy]

Originally posted by perk9600
That is cool punchy!

Sure is.

I was well chuffed.

[GuitarSmashley]

When did issue 6 come out? I feel like I'm missing it.

[Punchy]

Originally posted by guitaryoni
When did issue 6 come out? I feel like I'm missing it.

about 3 weeks ago.

[David Bird]

REMINDER!

This Wednesday! The first Godland trade, Hello Cosmic!, containing the first six issues and issue number seven! If you have been waiting for a jumping on point -- this is it!

Issue seven:

BOOK SEVEN: ACID RAINDROPS

A new threat from outer space! Commander Adam Archer is Earth's only defense! His greatest challenge yet! Plus, the mystery of Discordia's fate deepens! In the face of a comicbook culture gone mad, GØDLAND keeps on trucking!

[GuitarSmashley]

Originally posted by Punchy
about 3 weeks ago.

So it was january? Then I'll be getting 2 issues of godland this month...AWESOME.

[David Bird]

More Godland goodness on the homepage: Joe Casey on GØDLAND, Trades and Future (http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/Godland/CaseyGodland.htm)!

[David Bird]

Blind Assassin has a review of the trade here (http://www.cellardoorpublishing.com/reviews.htm) at Cellar Door. Check it out!

[David Bird]

LEARN THE SECRET ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE

Godland #8 is available now!

I trust you got yours!!

[David Bird]

bump

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
bump

bravo

[Big Red]

Issue 8 wasn't the best issue of the series so far but still...

Gorgeous art!

and I always love seeing Friedrich and Basil Cronus.

And the villians on the last page look intriguing.

[David Bird]

Yep. I have no interest in figurines, but if someone would put out a toy line of these characters...

[David Bird]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/davidbird/godland_09.jpg

Who says there's nothing original in comics?

[David Bird]

Issue 8 is available online, on Nrama's homepage! (http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/Godland/08/Godland08_full.htm)

[Wizz]

Ya know...sometimes waiting for the trade really sucks. :(

[David Bird]

My local just posted the list of what they're getting on Wednesday and Godland #9 is on it!

[Big Red]

Originally posted by David Bird
My local just posted the list of what they're getting on Wednesday and Godland #9 is on it!

Really?

Cool.:cool:

I wasn't expecting it this week.

[David Bird]

Me either. This title has only been late once, and that resulted in a month with two issues. But that wasn't the case this time.

[David Bird]

So what did you think of #9?

[exar khun]

i hope they'll do an oversized HC collecting issues 1-13 ala INVINCIBLE ULTIMATE COLLECTION....the art would be sooooo awesome at that size....:D

and while I'm at it, it would be uber-cool if they can make the Iboga 2-page spread on issue #8 to be a pop-up page....:eek:

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
So what did you think of #9?

8 and 9 didn't do anything for me. they were okay but didn't get the same kick i did with issues 4-7. but i recently put it on mail order so i'll be with it no doubt for a few more months.

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Groovie Mann
8 and 9 didn't do anything for me. they were okay but didn't get the same kick i did with issues 4-7. but i recently put it on mail order so i'll be with it no doubt for a few more months.

Issues 4 to 7 represented the meat of the first arc. The latest two are setting up for the current. We have the introduction of the three new aliens and now Adam has been (1) shown to be vulnerable to EMP and (2) captured by Nicklehead.

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
Issues 4 to 7 represented the meat of the first arc. The latest two are setting up for the current. We have the introduction of the three new aliens and now Adam has been (1) shown to be vulnerable to EMP and (2) captured by Nicklehead.

yeah, i see that. but i find myself finding other titles that week i usually like more. well, except last week when i only got 6 things.

[Groovie Mann]

well, with thigns the way they are, i ahd to do some serious trimming of the list. even putting some on MOC in monthly packages. and i'm talking books i really like at that!

but godland didn't make my cut. its fun, but ultimately i realize if i were to miss an issue i wouldn't run abck to the shop looking for it like other books.

[David Bird]

I'm doing some radical cutting myself -- though Godland has made the cut.

[Punchy]

I can't find #9 anywhere!

AAARGH!

[Groovie Mann]

Originally posted by David Bird
I'm doing some radical cutting myself -- though Godland has made the cut.

it held on for a while, but then... snip. its fun but it doens't have the reread value other titles i buy have. thats what sort of done it in for me. the otehr books i reread or have artists i will go back and admire.

[Dirtbagjeff]

Originally posted by Terram
Well I know I'm gettin' it. What say you chaps, are you going to be cool like ol' Terram is?

Nope. i could never live up to your level. I fall short in your shadows. Ohh. Humble me.:D

Get I already stole my copy. I mean purchased. Ya.

[Punchy]

I got #9! l33t!

[David Bird]

Originally posted by Punchy
I got #9! l33t!

And what did you think?

[David Bird]

Issue 10 this week!

Adam is in Nickelhead's hands and the Tormentor is out to get revenge!

[Big Red]

I enjoyed issue #10 very much.

Man, Eghad sure laid the SMACKDOWN on Adam!

I sure do love that one-word troll!

Can't wait to see Adam get his revenge next issue!

And I love that on the last page he said he'd only need two minutes! Two minutes!

[Punchy]

And what did you think?

Awesome, as always.

#10 was even better!

[David Bird]

According to an article on the Nrama homepage, Godland is going on a three month hiatus, July to September. Issue 12 will be the last one before the break. Apparently the guys have been working hard and needed a rest.

I can see it, but I'll miss it. Godland just screams summer reading.

The article also provided a look at the cover of the second trade:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/davidbird/godlandvol2.jpg

(I'd have just linked, but in telling you what the link was about, I pretty much told everything in the very short article.)

[David Bird]

There's a preview of the next issue at Buzzscope (http://www.popcultureshock.com/v/comic-previews/image-comics/godland/g0dland-11/godland-11_cover.jpg.html).

[Punchy]

#0011 'Never Say Janus' is out.

[David Bird]

What did you think?

[Punchy]

Good issue.

Nickelhead was hilarious, and there was a decent sense of a building threat.

[David Bird]

Yes he was! And Janus, the Never, and the whole Roma-Cosmic concept is interesting. I wonder how they'll wrap it up before they go on hiatus.

[David Bird]

The front page has a preview of issue 12.

[Punchy]

Bump for #12!

[David Bird]

Good for you! What did you think?

[Punchy]

Good for you! What did you think?

Loved it.

Great cliffhanger too, can't wait til October.

[David Bird]

I suspect Archer's time in Dimension Z will put him in contact with J'Rhogan; who, I am sure, is one of the demi-gods Iboga defeated. But this book always takes you where you don't expect.

[Punchy]

I suspect Archer's time in Dimension Z will put him in contact with J'Rhogan; who, I am sure, is one of the demi-gods Iboga defeated. But this book always takes you where you don't expect.

It says that Adam and the Never will team up, that'll be cool to see, Light and Dark.

I can't decide which cover to #0013 to get!

[David Bird]

I've a rule about not getting more than one cover of the same issue, but I have broken it before, once or twice, and if the week this one comes out is a light one, I may do it again.

[David Bird]

I didn't link to this last month, but here (http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/Godland/13/Godland13Pre.html) is a preview of next week's issue!

[David Bird]

Check out my cover poll (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=88277)! And vote, of course.

[David Bird]

Godland returns tomorrow!

[David Bird]

So, its back and what do you think? Adam v. the Never turned into...

[Punchy]

... a bizarre prison escape.

Man that was weird. You just know the Never is gonna come back, I got the Scioli cover.

[David Bird]

It really did go in an unexpected direction.

[panicbxmb]

i just bought my first issue of Godland, #0013.... im about to start reading it, hope its as good as it looks! :)

[David Bird]

It'll give you a taste of the crazy, but the story resumes next issue.

[Punchy]

#14 is out?

What did y'all reckon?

'Hot Q-Ball Break' wasn't an all out mental issue, it was one in which many of the book's subplots progressed. We see what the triad are up to, with some great little phrases such as 'enough orgasmic nattering' and 'once more for unholy entropy!'. Good stuff, we also catch up with the Tormentor and Basil Discordia, an their hunt for Friedrich Nickelhead. Basil continues to be awesome, there's aren't enough fun drug addicts in comics, they're all so grim and down. And then there's Neela, I didn't like her at first, she seemed a little bitchy, but this space quest has been fun, and that pane where her ship is all cut up; awesome. And to top it all off, a new subplot begins! The government is beginning to mistrust Adam. Oh noes.

BUY THIS BOOK!

[David Bird]

I liked it! Especially how it is tying so many points together. I am sure the last issue will be brought in too.

My only complaint is that the inking is too dark. Particularly the faces. Much more inking than past issues.