I know this isn't exactly fresh news but I was just curious as to other's thoughts on Secret Wars.
I only started reading comics a few years ago. I started out small, picking up a few graphic novels before I went full bore and started into singles territory. I had read a good bit of Marvel stuff before they did the NOW! imprint. So, while the name seemed a bit hokey, I jumped on Gambit, Hawkeye, Thor, Deadpool, Thunderbolts, and the new Punisher.
About a year into it, I discovered just how much Marvel is all about the money. 30 years old and I am still hit with naiveté. Deadpool especially, was a drain on my bank account. Bi-weekly on the main run and every month there was a side series or two!
Anyways, I think I am going to use this is a jumping off point for a lot of my Marvel reads. How about you folks?
P.S. New to Hubski and first post, hoping for some good conversation :)
I love comics as a medium. I'm not a very strong reader, so as embarrassing as it is to admit, I appreciate the fact that the images help move the story along.
That said, I don't read a lot of mainstream comics for a few reasons. I hate retcons and resets. I hate cross over events. I kind of hate the super hero genre in general with a few exceptions here and there.
As a result, I'm a huge fan of creator controlled comics. I feel that we are very fortunate that there is room in the market for companies like Image, Archaia, Dark Horse, First Second, and others. I think by giving the creators the control they need to tell the stories they want, you get magical results, no matter what genre of comic they choose to write. At the same time, I'm also a fan of small time creators and underdogs, and I feel like supporting those artists is money better spent.
So . . . yeah. Welcome to Hubski!