CCW 3.68: LAST RANTS! AVENGERS #2 REVIEW & How it can kill comic shops!

Elliott & Jose bring things to a close in this super-sized last rant where they start off talking about Avengers #2 by Brian Bendis and then move on to the effect that decompression can affect monthly comics buying. Tell us what you think here on the channel or over on the CCW*TV BLOG! http://comicculturewarrior.wordpress.com

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[jburns777]

just one thing, the reason that osborn storyline did not line up with siege/ dark reign., is that it took place in the ultimate universe. just sayin.

[comicculturewarrior]

@jburns777 Uh no. The Osborne storyline took place in the 616 Universe as it was told in The Pulse comic which was set in the 616. Elliott

[agent42q]

OK, Clearance sales are not anything to mark prices at. Those were cheap because they couldn't move those trades for years, that's why it's a clearance, not a normal sale.

Also I for one am glad Spider man is getting action as his reward... how is that not an old standby for the character, it's in his theme song...

[comicculturewarrior]

@agent42q Except that Spider-Man doesn't do jack shit in Bendis' Avengers books. What "action" are you talking about?

J.

[Serge2099]

Hi could enyone recommend me any non Marvel/DC good comic book series. I would like to try something new as I dont have anything interestin to read, focusing only on collecting classic issues ( right nowe Neil Adams run on Batman, Green Lantern)

[comicculturewarrior]

@Serge2099 Invincible & Chew are two of our fave series. We're always singing its praises on the show. And there are plenty of trades to help you get caught up!

Elliott

[foxboro27]

Avengers eating pizza moving equipment...Classic! ;)

[thegmanofEAP]

My very first comic (back when I really got into comics), was Ultimate Spidey. So, in a way, Bendis has a special place in my heart.

But as time has gone on, and I have found better books and writers, Bendis' writing has begun to get on my nerves like none other. His conversations just go on and on, and he keeps using flash backs that does nothing to advance the story. AND in Ultimate Spidey, he seems to not be able to tell a story w/o the X Men. All the guys sound the same, and its all banter

[DarthKris17]

Bendis is getting that Disney money. He doesn't have to try (or care). You fellas are right, it's a shame. Brian has written some amazing stuff. I dropped The Avengers and New Avengers after the first issues. Damn shame.

[agent42q]

@comicculturewarrior All the booty he gets in ASM, honestly all I know about the Avengers books is what I hear in reviews... since I haven't paid for a bendis book in years now. (and no, in no way would I expect you to know that)

But it seems like good action, for him to be getting, but it would be WAY more dramatic if he was still married.

[micahhenry]

Bendis won't go away until people stop talking about him. Any press is good press. I agree with Elliot; the sporadic publishing schedules, rising costs, delays, and overall beyond mediocre stories are prompting me to shift to trades. I make my buying decisions on consistent reviews of a series, not a singular book in a run. Now if I only buy well-reviewed series in trade format, why on earth would I go to a comic book store when I can get 37% off from Amazon.

[J1994M]

Maybe what Bendis needs is a new continuity. One that nobody knows anything about. That way he can make up any crap he wants. He needs that...or a slap in the face.