Comic Book Questions

Way out of my comfort zone, I should have just asked the guy at the comic shop. df

Originally posted by Barker
Thinking of getting into a comic series this summer, I decided on Iron Man.

Is there a current Iron Man series going on or am I going to have to find some older series to get? If so, which is the best for a shitposter like me?

There is a current Iron Man series but its best to get them in the trades then the singe issues.

Tbh, if you're going to start reading an Iron Man series, I'd recommend starting at volume 4 (2005-2008). It is some of the best all around Iron Man material to date, imo. It's a perfect place for a newer reader to jump in.

If you try to dive into the current issues/volume, you'll be lost. I've kept up with it, and I'm still lost. ermm

Originally posted by Barker
Way out of my comfort zone, I should have just asked the guy at the comic shop. df

Originally posted by Kazenji
There is a current Iron Man series but its best to get them in the trades then the singe issues.

Originally posted by Galan007
Tbh, if you're going to start reading an Iron Man series, I'd recommend starting at volume 4 (2005-2008). It is some of the best all around Iron Man material to date, imo. It's a perfect place for a newer reader to jump in.

If you try to dive into the current issues/volume, you'll be lost. I've kept up with it, and I'm still lost. ermm

Edit: Are volumes completely different stories? I wouldn't have to start from Volume 1 to make sense of Volume 4?

Originally posted by Estacado
Well you had to go somewhere the sig forum is pretty much dead...😖

Originally posted by Barker
Edit: Are volumes completely different stories? I wouldn't have to start from Volume 1 to make sense of Volume 4?

Like I said, I'm a pretty hardcore Iron Man fan, and volume 4 of his solo series is probably my all around favorite material centered around him.

Originally posted by Barker
I'm new to it haermm, what are the trades? Just online?

Cool, thanks. salute

Edit: Are volumes completely different stories? I wouldn't have to start from Volume 1 to make sense of Volume 4?

Yeah, I think everyone gave up on that baby. Which is a shame. ermmsad

Originally posted by Galan007
No, that's why I recommended volume 4. Even though it occurs later in Tony's history, it's very easy for a newer reader to dive into, because this is when Marvel retooled Tony in many different ways--new Tony (so to speak), new armor, new powers, new enemies, etc. Essentially, this volume starts with a clean slate.

Like I said, I'm a pretty hardcore Iron Man fan, and volume 4 of his solo series is probably my all around favorite material centered around him.

Thanks. 13

Originally posted by Estacado
Its the same with comic forums there are too many idiots and trolls and some of the cool members left....🙁

Originally posted by Barker
Oh right right right, I get it now.

Thanks. 13

Maybe if I get into a few books I can replace an idiot or two. haermm

Originally posted by Estacado
Most of your posts doesnt make much sense anyways you could just write them in the comic forums atleast someone will read it.....maybe you'll get fewl replies the vs forum has more trolling then debating...😛

Originally posted by Barker
Point taken, I'll be sure to start a Barker vs Mods thread in the Vs forum shortly. haermm

When is the last time that Thor used his God Blast?

Originally posted by Estacado
Or you could just do a Barker's sigs vs .....sigs

Either way I'd have Digi's boot up my ass.

Just wondering what's up with this fansite. Maestro being a Class 200? Thought that Class 100+ was the highest rating in Marvel...

http://www.leaderslair.com/gammapeople/incarnations/maestro.html

Its a fansite. Thats your answer right there.

Here's a snippet from an official Marvel Handbook, which explains the various numerical values for each stat:

Anyone capable of lifting more than 100 tons is ranked in the "Class 7/Incalculable" strength tier. But yeah, there's no such thing as a class 200.

Under "Speed"->Category 3 is up to 700mph. Category 4 is the speed of sound, which is about 760 mph... More Comic Book writers that need to take physics 101.

😬

Originally posted by Barker
I'm new to it haermm, what are the trades? Just online?

Trades are collected volumes

Originally posted by Galan007

If you try to dive into the current issues/volume, you'll be lost. I've kept up with it, and I'm still lost. ermm

The current story involving Mandarin??

i've been reading it and i'm not confused.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Trades are collected volumes

The current story involving Mandarin??

i've been reading it and i'm not confused.

Volume 4 is a perfect place for a newer reader to start.

Does OA have homes? Like, is there a population? Are there Ice Cream Stores and Hot Dog Stands and Ball Games and all that such? For being in the Center of the Universe it really doesn't seem to do much.

For that matter, do the Guardians have Tooth Brushes? Or Apartments? Or do they just sit on there chairs waiting for things to happen? This has always confused me.