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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 23, 2013 13:17:18 GMT -5
I'm in the mood to read a limited series.
Edited to say: Pretty much all the ones suggested so far sound good, but now I'm looking for some with high super hero bodycounts! Anyone got any suggestions?
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Feb 23, 2013 13:25:15 GMT -5
Nextwave,It takes place in the Marvel Universe but barely. "My Robot Brain needs beer."
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 23, 2013 13:34:35 GMT -5
Nextwave,It takes place in the Marvel Universe but barely. "My Robot Brain needs beer." Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a look. I love me some Warren Ellis  Anyone got any others? |
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Feb 23, 2013 13:36:15 GMT -5
Squadron Supreme - the granddaddy of big battle of the supers" stories, preceding works such as Kingdom Come and Civil War, and in the case of the latter, it provides a good story to frame it instead of pure, overrated, pretentious crap.
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Post by Cyberwoo on Feb 23, 2013 13:44:32 GMT -5
Squadron Supreme - the granddaddy of big battle of the supers" stories, preceding works such as Kingdom Come and Civil War, and in the case of the latter, it provides a good story to frame it instead of pure, overrated, pretentious crap. I came into this thread to say Squadron Supreme. Great series. |
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Feb 23, 2013 18:27:52 GMT -5
Avengers Forever - Pretty much an alternate universe romp featuring multiple Avengers teams and just an all-around excellent miniseries.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Feb 23, 2013 21:26:21 GMT -5
everyone already mentioned the ones I came in to say, so I'll throw in Old Man Logan. it's basically The Unforgiven with Wolverine, and is one of the few places where Mark Millar's needless cynicism and over-the-top Michael Bay-isms actually work.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 23, 2013 22:09:34 GMT -5
I just finished issue 4 of Nextwave. My favorite issue so far. That cop is pretty funny haha. Anyway, does anyone know of an alternate universe limited series where there is a high body count for super heroes? I always like stories where there is some measurable loss rather than good guys beat bad guys. Also, before anyone mentions it I've already read Marvel Zombies |
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Post by Talent Name on Feb 24, 2013 1:19:53 GMT -5
The Umbrella Academy some really weird stuff in that one
Also Marvel Wise Punisher Noir and Spider-Man Noir are both pretty good
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Post by Fiddleford H. McGucket on Feb 24, 2013 1:36:34 GMT -5
I'm in the mood to read a limited series. Preferably one set in the past or an alternate reality and preferably one by Marvel. Any suggestions? (Modified After two others Suggested Squadron Supreme) {Spoiler}Fun Side Note, I managed to get most of the original issues for free because My Doctor had them in a "Prize" box for good patients....I'm only missing issues 4 and 8 from the initial 12. Earth X/Universe X/Paradise X are quite good too. (3 seperate yet sequential miniseries) 1602 (The First One) is good now that it's done (I actually attempted to read it when it forst came out and the Delays pissed me off) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2013 1:39:56 GMT -5
It doesn't fit your criteria, but Neil Gaiman's "Death: The High Cost of Living" is phenomenal.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 24, 2013 9:29:47 GMT -5
I'm in the mood to read a limited series. Preferably one set in the past or an alternate reality and preferably one by Marvel. Any suggestions? (Modified After two others Suggested Squadron Supreme) {Spoiler}Fun Side Note, I managed to get most of the original issues for free because My Doctor had them in a "Prize" box for good patients....I'm only missing issues 4 and 8 from the initial 12. Earth X/Universe X/Paradise X are quite good too. (3 seperate yet sequential miniseries) 1602 (The First One) is good now that it's done (I actually attempted to read it when it forst came out and the Delays pissed me off) I've heard a lot of good things abut 1602. I'm not sure why I've never read it yet, but I'm sure I'll get around to it. |
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Post by Fiddleford H. McGucket on Feb 24, 2013 16:04:30 GMT -5
(Modified After two others Suggested Squadron Supreme) {Spoiler}Fun Side Note, I managed to get most of the original issues for free because My Doctor had them in a "Prize" box for good patients....I'm only missing issues 4 and 8 from the initial 12. Earth X/Universe X/Paradise X are quite good too. (3 seperate yet sequential miniseries) 1602 (The First One) is good now that it's done (I actually attempted to read it when it forst came out and the Delays pissed me off) I've heard a lot of good things abut 1602. I'm not sure why I've never read it yet, but I'm sure I'll get around to it. It's a fun AU....nothing groundbreaking....I wasn't a fan of the ending myself though....which was the only real problem story wise. Though I'll admit Delays in release exacerbated the issue |
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 24, 2013 16:49:18 GMT -5
I've heard a lot of good things abut 1602. I'm not sure why I've never read it yet, but I'm sure I'll get around to it. It's a fun AU....nothing groundbreaking....I wasn't a fan of the ending myself though....which was the only real problem story wise. Though I'll admit Delays in release exacerbated the issue Without spoiling the ending I'm just curious is there a high body count? Do some heroes and villains die leading up to the end? I need something morbid to balance out the Nextwave I'm currently on |
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Feb 24, 2013 17:12:46 GMT -5
it's not really that kind of book. it's more a "what would happen if the Marvel u started in 1602".
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Feb 24, 2013 17:21:00 GMT -5
Being a huge fan of Cap, I really enjoyed Captain America Corps, a similar alternate universe tale like Avengers Forever, except featuring multiple Caps teaming up to save reality from an evil group.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 24, 2013 17:37:15 GMT -5
it's not really that kind of book. it's more a "what would happen if the Marvel u started in 1602". Like I said I'll still check it out at some point, but for now what I want to quote Paul Heyman is "GORE! GORE! GORE!" |
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Post by Talent Name on Feb 24, 2013 17:42:03 GMT -5
If you want a high body count, Watchmen and Umbrella Academy have pretty high body counts
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Feb 24, 2013 17:47:23 GMT -5
1602 was interesting - worth the read.
Another limited series that breaks the established criteria: 52. In my opinion, it was the best "event" of the past decade. A whopper to be sure, but worth it.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 24, 2013 17:54:03 GMT -5
If you want a high body count, Watchmen and Umbrella Academy have pretty high body counts I've read Watchmen, but Umbrella Academy sounds neat so I'll give it a try |
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