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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Jan 1, 2008 23:19:16 GMT -5
Anyone else read this? More Moore/O'Neil goodness, and it's weird how much they're able to cram in, as you've got comics, text pieces,novelesque excerpts, and the whole last bit in 3D.
Two thumbs.
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Post by Erik Majorwitz on Jan 2, 2008 1:45:10 GMT -5
Sorry, all I can think of is that horrible movie starring Sean Connery...
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Post by thwak is T.hawk on Jan 2, 2008 5:30:05 GMT -5
I heard the book is only for people who are really into literature as the actual dossier is VERY heavy on literature references.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jan 2, 2008 5:45:26 GMT -5
I heard the book is only for people who are really into literature as the actual dossier is VERY heavy on literature references. The whole series is for people who love literature, imho. In fact, I think that was the idea in the first place, considering all the main characters are from legendary(and amazing) novels. Basically, it is a who's who of Romantic Period characters. If only they included Victor Frankenstein or his monster in the main cast of good guys. And all the characters are more faithful to their novel versions than the film versions were. Yes, Dorian is a douche in both the film and comics, just like in the novel. But really, I say individual novels the characters came from > League of X Gentlemen(Graphic Novels) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LXG(Movie). |
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Post by Joe Neglia on Jan 2, 2008 5:52:35 GMT -5
I heard the book is only for people who are really into literature as the actual dossier is VERY heavy on literature references. The whole series is for people who love literature, imho. In fact, I think that was the idea in the first place, considering all the main characters are from legendary(and amazing) novels. Basically, it is a who's who of Romantic Period characters. If only they included Victor Frankenstein or his monster in the main cast of good guys. And all the characters are more faithful to their novel versions than the film versions were. Yes, Dorian is a douche in both the film and comics, just like in the novel. But really, I say individual novels the characters came from > League of X Gentlemen(Graphic Novels) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LXG(Movie). I thought Dorian wasn't even in the comics? Or did Moore bring him in a later sequel? |
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jan 2, 2008 5:58:54 GMT -5
The whole series is for people who love literature, imho. In fact, I think that was the idea in the first place, considering all the main characters are from legendary(and amazing) novels. Basically, it is a who's who of Romantic Period characters. If only they included Victor Frankenstein or his monster in the main cast of good guys. And all the characters are more faithful to their novel versions than the film versions were. Yes, Dorian is a douche in both the film and comics, just like in the novel. But really, I say individual novels the characters came from > League of X Gentlemen(Graphic Novels) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LXG(Movie). I thought Dorian wasn't even in the comics? Or did Moore bring him in a later sequel? He makes a cameo in the comic, just like Tom Sawyer does. And in his cameo, he's a douche. |
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Post by Joe Neglia on Jan 2, 2008 6:04:14 GMT -5
ah, so Moore DOES pay attention to "his" movies, even if he didn't watch it.
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Post by ookkie on Jan 2, 2008 12:28:41 GMT -5
The Black Dossier was absolutely fantastic, an amazing experiment in pretty much every possible form of writing. Moore seems to really be out to prove that he can write in any format - and he can. I think my favourite part was the "HOWL"-esque Beat writing. Awesome... although the Shakespearean prose was phenomenal. I hear that they're even going to release a new version with an LP.
That said, it can be a tough read and is not as easily linear as the previous two volumes. Still, it would be an amazing read to dissect in a University course.
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Post by DrewVonAwesome on Jan 2, 2008 13:15:18 GMT -5
I got this for christmas and while it's once again a very good read, I did get a little turned off by the heavy text at first. But when I sat down and really took the time to read it, I ended up liking it.
Plus now I don't think I'll ever be able to look at James Bonds again...
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Post by Tea & Crumpets on Jan 2, 2008 13:19:56 GMT -5
Sorry, all I can think of is that awesome movie starring Sean Connery. Fixed for truth.  |
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Jan 2, 2008 13:58:31 GMT -5
I thought Dorian wasn't even in the comics? Or did Moore bring him in a later sequel? He makes a cameo in the comic, just like Tom Sawyer does. And in his cameo, he's a douche. I musta missed both, where were they? |
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Post by macdaddysquid on Jan 2, 2008 14:04:34 GMT -5
Anyone else read this? More Moore/O'Neil goodness, and it's weird how much they're able to cram in, as you've got comics, text pieces,novelesque excerpts, and the whole last bit in 3D. Two thumbs. This one has 007 as the villain right? If so, I have yet to read it but its on my list |
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Jan 2, 2008 15:29:36 GMT -5
Anyone else read this? More Moore/O'Neil goodness, and it's weird how much they're able to cram in, as you've got comics, text pieces,novelesque excerpts, and the whole last bit in 3D. Two thumbs. This one has 007 as the villain right? If so, I have yet to read it but its on my list Kind of, but yeah essentially. |
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jan 2, 2008 15:32:36 GMT -5
He makes a cameo in the comic, just like Tom Sawyer does. And in his cameo, he's a douche. I musta missed both, where were they? I forgot which volume(as I was just reading one of the volumes for fun in my school library during lunch one day) and I just saw them. Honestly, I was shocked to find them myself, as I knew they weren't in the first volume at all. |
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Post by Baixo Astral on Jan 2, 2008 15:51:26 GMT -5
Sorry, all I can think of is that horrible movie starring Sean Connery... Well don't. |
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