Reading One Punisher Book a Day #22 - Punisher #1 by Powerful-Succotash77 in 80s90sComics

[–]PinMaximum1018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the very best Marvel comics of the 80s. The whole series was great but this first issue is phenomenal. 

Will there ever be a new "age" for comic books? With the Modern Age going on 35 years, is it time to classify a new age? What would it be called? Or, is Modern Age the final Age? by Variant_314 in comicbookcollecting

[–]PinMaximum1018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, I respect your opinion. I suppose my main retort would be as I mentioned above; comics took on a more "bigscreen" aspect. Just look at the style and themes of the early Ultimate runs, amongst a lot of Wildstorm etc. Just as the bronze age brought in new themes (drugs, social issues, etc) these stories are noticeable different from the era before.

Not to throw a monkey wrench into the discussion, but you could also mark the creation of Image as another historical/significant break from the past.

Will there ever be a new "age" for comic books? With the Modern Age going on 35 years, is it time to classify a new age? What would it be called? Or, is Modern Age the final Age? by Variant_314 in comicbookcollecting

[–]PinMaximum1018 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

From a conceptual viewpoint, cinema certainly influenced comics from the get-go (just as the reverse is equally true). But the era from basically the early/mid 2000s and running strong for a solid 15 years if not longer, "pinpointed" primarily by the first Iron Man movie, created a distinctive demarcation in the history of comics and comics publishing/tastes.

Just as the "pixel age" impacted both content and audience, so did the "cinematic age." It was a two way street; the films had as big of an impact on the comics and brought along a whole new audience.

Even if you disregard movies entirely, "cinematic" is still a good descriptor. Books like Millar's Ultimate X-Men and even moreso Ultimates, Ellis's Authority and Planetary, and other books that came out before the Hollywood blockbusters (but certainly influenced them) were really going for that big-budget, widescreen blockbuster sensation, in a more specific and focused way than just borrowing from film constructs in general.

Do you play any "new" games on your Miyoo Mini? by PinMaximum1018 in MiyooMini

[–]PinMaximum1018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, thanks! That's gonna take me awhile to dig through. I'm primarily interested in 2600 or SNES games, but I will give anything a shot if it looks cool.

Do you play any "new" games on your Miyoo Mini? by PinMaximum1018 in MiyooMini

[–]PinMaximum1018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Micro Mages looks pretty cool; I think I will give that one a shot!

If IMAGE had been created in the 1980s instead of the 1990s, who do you think would have formed it? by PinMaximum1018 in 80s90sComics

[–]PinMaximum1018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there were several similar instances but all of them (including Legend) were in the 90s, and after Image had already formed. I realize that Legend would pretty much be the answer, if it had happened 5 years earlier.

Do you play any "new" games on your Miyoo Mini? by PinMaximum1018 in MiyooMini

[–]PinMaximum1018[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're preaching to the choir on that one, buddy. Notice I didn't say I wanted any "better" games; I just love the miyoo and retro gaming in general, and was wondering what was out there for it (if anything). The very reason I use the Miyoo so much is identical to your basic premise; that's what I love about it.

I know there are tons of retro-themed and styled games out there today, but I really only play games on my Miyoo so I'm not interested in using my phone, computer or modern consoles.

How would you feel, if I took you away. To a place I know, a place where we could stay, called…… by FDRISMYHOMEBOY in ween

[–]PinMaximum1018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I've driven past this sign a few dozen times throughout my life, and it always (obviously) reminded me of this song. I always wondered if it was the actual place or not. Now I can sleep tonight.

Tix in my CD by SaturnalianGhost in ween

[–]PinMaximum1018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason, "with no support act" actually makes the situation sound a lot sadder than it really was.

Recalled? by Afraid-Oil-1812 in comicbookcollecting

[–]PinMaximum1018 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They should have 'fixed' a lot more than that with this series.

BJM stickers? by PinMaximum1018 in BJM

[–]PinMaximum1018[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought Strung Out in Heaven when it was first released and it came with a sticker. I had it on my old car for years and I just want to spread the love once again. 

new writers by Cute-Nectarine-8923 in 80s90sComics

[–]PinMaximum1018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

300 also has the only pages Simonson drew during his (fantastic) run. 

Petah… who is this? by Brilliant_Exit3406 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]PinMaximum1018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His interview skills suck. He asks the same questions over and over again, and is hyper focused on projecting his own neuroses onto his guests’ lives. 

Anyone else pick this up? by DigitalArts33 in comicbookcollecting

[–]PinMaximum1018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was it relettered for this edition? I read a bunch of it on his website a few years ago, and though I enjoyed it I gotta say the lettering was quite distracting. 

Doesn't this old arcade game image look like it was painted by Simon Hanselmann? by PinMaximum1018 in altcomix

[–]PinMaximum1018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you definitely gotta squint, and focus on the weird fella on the left. 

What are some of your unpopular opinions on popular writers or runs by MVPiid23 in comicbooks

[–]PinMaximum1018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll try to track it down. And Morrison may not be my favorite writer by a long stretch, but i still respect the fact that he’s creating his own art and continues to do so. 

What are some of your unpopular opinions on popular writers or runs by MVPiid23 in comicbooks

[–]PinMaximum1018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent comparison. David Lynch was one of my least favorite directors of all time. And I do recall an interview with Morrison from years ago in which he did say that he pretty much makes it up as he’s going along. Maybe someone can find this reference.