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SaberXXIII
10-15-2005, 01:21 PM
I have more money to blow on a hardcover, but only 1. I have narrowed it down to some of Alex Ross's work, Kingdom Come and Marvels. I don't know which one I should get though.

Which of these 2 would you guys suggest I get? I was leaning towards Kingdom Come.
green_gooey
10-15-2005, 01:23 PM
Kingdom Come without a doubt.
Country Time
10-15-2005, 02:08 PM
Marvels

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5328/15jf.jpg
http://img416.imageshack.us/img416/9794/1116pa.jpg
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4243/aha5vu.jpg
green_gooey
10-15-2005, 02:15 PM
is Marvels just an art book?
Psymon
10-15-2005, 02:20 PM
is Marvels just an art book?

I think I read Marvels some time ago, if I'm thinking of the right one, then it's basically the whole "rise of the superhero" deal through the eyes of an average guy. He accidentally runs into the X-Men fighting and though his point of view you actually see the X-Men (mutants) as bad guys. Stuff like that.

I really liked it, but I still prefer Kingdom Come.
green_gooey
10-15-2005, 02:22 PM
sounds interesting. i might have to check it out.
SaberXXIII
10-15-2005, 03:10 PM
cool pics Country time. Is that the type of stuff u get as extras in the Marvels 10th anniversary HC?
Psymon
10-15-2005, 03:45 PM
Just download Marvels to see if I remembered it correctly, and I did... it's kind of a 1st person story by a reporter named Phil. It has 4 books, the first one is the start of it all, with the original Human Torch, the Submariner, Captain America and the rest during world war 2. I'm gonna read the 2nd book now, it's about the X-Men and mutants in general. The 3rd one is about Galactus. The 4rd on is basically about Spider-man and his bad publicity.

The whole story in general is Phil just trying to report, but all his eye-witnesses are biased and unreliable simply because they're afraid...

I'm gonna have to change my vote to Marvels ;)
Jon Self
10-15-2005, 10:05 PM
Both are great but i'd get KC.
cqb101
10-15-2005, 10:09 PM
If it has to be one of those two, pick Marvels. Kingdom Come is one of the most overrated comics I've ever read. It's mediocre at best.
green_gooey
10-15-2005, 11:14 PM
Just download Marvels to see if I remembered it correctly, and I did... it's kind of a 1st person story by a reporter named Phil. It has 4 books, the first one is the start of it all, with the original Human Torch, the Submariner, Captain America and the rest during world war 2. I'm gonna read the 2nd book now, it's about the X-Men and mutants in general. The 3rd one is about Galactus. The 4rd on is basically about Spider-man and his bad publicity.

The whole story in general is Phil just trying to report, but all his eye-witnesses are biased and unreliable simply because they're afraid...

I'm gonna have to change my vote to Marvels ;)
how long is each book?
SleazyD23
10-16-2005, 12:18 AM
I'm not sure bout Marvels but Kingdom Come was absolutely great
Psymon
10-16-2005, 05:02 AM
how long is each book?

About 40 pages each
Zonk39
10-16-2005, 02:02 PM
marvels - def
DragonVileHater
10-17-2005, 01:51 AM
MARVELS!
Monthly Visitor
10-17-2005, 01:59 AM
I have both, and recommend Kingdom Come.
SaberXXIII
10-17-2005, 05:47 AM
Ahhhhhh too many responses. I shoulda made this a poll
Master Gundam
10-17-2005, 11:42 AM
Yea you should of but oh well, get Kingdom Come. Its a great read for anyone who is into comics, even if your not a DC fan this book will still blow you away.
GhostinthaMachine
10-17-2005, 01:14 PM
Kingdom Come is fantastic. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a moron.
Country Time
10-18-2005, 10:17 AM
OMG! I'm A MORON!!! GGGGRRAAAAA!!!

*Head Explodes With Extreme *** Kickiness Force*

http://www.itsonlyamovie.co.uk/screen%20shots%20and%20titles/dawn%20of%20the%20dead%20ss%20head%20bang.jpg
GhostinthaMachine
10-18-2005, 10:48 AM
Look how big these images are. You're obviously a moron.
Country Time
10-18-2005, 10:53 AM
Shut Up Slave!

Listen... Your Evil And Your Feelings and Opinions are The Devil
GhostinthaMachine
10-18-2005, 11:23 AM
Possibly true.
Country Time
10-18-2005, 11:36 AM
No I'm Kidding, I don't want to make bad connections with anybody here.

But those were scans and i'm not taking to time to resize those big mofos
LiveSatan
10-18-2005, 12:16 PM
Both great books. You need to read both so flip a coin to see which one to buy first and then when you get more money buy the other one. But whatever you do Don't buy The Kingdom, the sequel to Kingdom Come, it was by far the worst comic I've ever read. The only amusing thing about the copy of The Kingdom I got was I bought it used at the local comicshop and the guy who sold it back to the comicshop was some bible loving freak and he actually took a black marker and crossed out any "swear words" in the book including "hell" and "damn". When I showed the comicshop owner he gave me a new uncensored copy.
GhostinthaMachine
10-18-2005, 01:35 PM
Yeah, The Kingdom is ****ing terrible. Stay far, far away from that.
Country Time
10-18-2005, 01:40 PM
Yes! I have 100+ Post!

http://www.fightersgeneration.com/fightgen/characters/chris-mooon.gif
gava2525
10-18-2005, 03:02 PM
Kingdom Come is the one ive got and its great.

So id say go for that.
Yankee Rose
10-18-2005, 03:44 PM
MARVEL'S IS THE BEST!!!!!
Brandon B
10-18-2005, 03:55 PM
I would have to say Marvels, but I'm kind of on an Anti-Alex Ross faze now, mainly because he refuses to draw/paint GL Kyle and GL John and rather stay with the shallow Hal Jordon character.


sorry for ranting... lol:D