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Post by The Doctor on Nov 2, 2012 8:02:53 GMT
Resolution issues are why I now wait a month after IDW comics come out until when the price drops. Poor resolution on lettering does annoy at times.
-Ralph
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Post by Marc Graham on Nov 2, 2012 8:09:51 GMT
I don't get that I can scan a higher quality image with minimal effort from a paper copy than the low-res junk they chuck out.
I did buy a load of reduced price comics that I'll read later on comixology, but I'm not giving up hard copy until they level things out.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 2, 2012 8:13:25 GMT
Indeed.
As for the series, I will now summarise parts 5-6.
Shockwave: "YOU ARE MINE, GRIMLOCK! MINE! MINE! I WILL TALK AT YOU FOR 16 PAGES TELLING YOU JUST HOW MUCH YOU ARE MINE NOW, GRIMLOCK. I MAY SAY 'BODY AND SOUL' MANY MANY TIMES! YOU ARE MINE! MINE! MINE! MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE!"
Grimlock: "UGH!"
Repeat for 16 fucking pages!!!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 2, 2012 11:11:14 GMT
Why can't comixology produce a HD version for PC? Answer - because they are crap. There is really no excuse now with w8, just lazy. I agree. Although the worst digital platform for reading comics is iBooks. God it's awful. Andy |
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Post by Marc Graham on Nov 2, 2012 12:22:00 GMT
Without giving away too many spoilers for the game - issues 5 and 6 basically hinted at bits in the game and kind of gave a different explanation of stuff. Spoilers ahoi hoi! In the game:
Starscream releases Grimlock back enraging him - hinted at.
Shockwave increased Dinobots rage by enhancing power and reducing intelligence, he did not imply he was using mind control, merely physical control (such as forcefields/planning ahead to trap them).
and - MEGA SPOILER: One of the key scenes late in the game - Grimlock chomps off Shockwaves arm in a surprise attack. Serious the game is freaking awesome! |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 2, 2012 19:59:59 GMT
YOU ARE MINE, GRIMLOCK, MINE!
We love you John Barber, but the ending was pish.
Bloody good art though.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 2, 2012 20:03:50 GMT
Yup, I want to see more from him on Transformers.
If we get a Regeneration 2 I'd like him to draw it.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 2, 2012 20:04:58 GMT
I would not say no.
-Ralph
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Post by Marc Graham on Nov 2, 2012 21:40:28 GMT
I guess once you've read Victory any other tale of the Dinobots unconscious minds pales in comparison!  |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 2, 2012 21:50:42 GMT
True.
It does not dimish my admiration of Mr Barber though, who I think is doing a bang up job on TF. Arguably the best editor the series has ever had.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Nov 2, 2012 23:03:14 GMT
Indeed, Barber has done cracking work with Transformers and I have a lot of time for him.
I suspect that some of the resonances of this story may be lost on me when I do read it, not having played FoC and all. I am now wavering slightly on purchasing it as well from what is being said here about the ending. But then - other Barber written Transformers comics will be available for my digital purchasings anyways. And at the 69pence price point I may well try it anyway seeing as it won't be hurting the wallet anyway....
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 2, 2012 23:10:25 GMT
At 69p a pop I still got enough out of it to gain enjoyment. I suspect later chapters were hobbled by the need to tie into a game and the art is cracking anyway.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 15, 2012 21:58:42 GMT
The latest episode of The Underbase podcast covers all six issues of this. Yours truly was invited on to share his thoughts with Aimee and Matt. You can download the episode here or subscribe to their podcast via iTunes. Andy |
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