I'm glad to see that IDW is bringing in a good set of Ghostbusters franchising. Not too crazy about the art, but glad to see Ghostbusters!!
Ghostbusters: Displaced Aggression
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14 years, 11 months ago
God damn Diamond! They didn't have it on their list and my shop never got a copy! Luckily I was able to order it just now from Lone Star…who was actually cheaper than Graham Crackers this time.
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14 years, 11 months ago
I too had a harder time getting this issue, where before I'd been able to buy #1 and #2 through a UK vendor a week after release, I had to resort to buying it from a US vendor a fortnight after #3's release.
Anyway, onto #3…
More of the same, which should be read as: More good content. Fritz has already covered the story specifics so I'll remark on my favourite bits.
I love the whole Jetsons vibe of Mars, 2060, even to the point where it could be argued that two of the Jetsons have been amusingly sneaked into the artwork. It's also fun to see ray's glittering eyes and huge grin in panel 2 of page 5.
The brief interlude with Winston was also a nice touch, especially as Fritz remarked, he stands to receive a significantly smaller spotlight as he's still in our own time, and the fourth issue will have the whole resolution. Still, he's able to shine and kick ass, dispatching a demonically possessed Chimera statue (which is a nice reference to the New York Public Library's lions), whilst also showing us just how bad things have gotten in New York with the dead lying in the streets. Consider my ‘destruction quota’ more than adequately satisfied.
It's also here that we get a tidbit, as Fritz remarked, about Winston's interaction with Rachel… which suggests that he isn't under the same spell she worked on Ray and Peter… which may have been done to as frictionlessly get them back to the present as possible… we'll have to see.
I also imagine Winston was left in the present, because he'd be perceived to be of little threat without the other three Ghostbusters… which'll surely serve to show as Koza'rai underestimating the tenacity of Winston Zeddemore.
Returning to Mars, we're treated by a brilliant reference to the Wizard of Oz. Of course, we all know how things are going to pan out, but it doesn't make it any less enjoyable.
Additionally, I quite like the concept of the Martian “Ghostbusters”, even their prohibition symbol helmets. It's also in this scene where Venkman gets to steal the show in appropriate Murray fashion (but then, it's of such a par that it could as easily be the laid back charm of Lorenzo Music).
Finally, the Ghostbusters are returned to their own time, and in true dramatic, cinematic and graphic charm, are treated to their own private Planet of the Apes moment, with the reveal of a scarred and battle-damaged Firehouse.
Heston would be proud.
Once more, Lobdell's dialogue doesn't disappoint, he shows a great feeling for the characters and their respective dynamics.
Equally, Llias Kyriazis once again knocks the ball out of the pack on art, colours and dramatic lighting. The differing environments of futuristic Mars and demon-seiged Manhattan are richly defined in tone and in detail.
I can't wait for issue 4. I just hope that if it all pays off, they consider bringing Lobdell and Kyriazis back for a future storyline.
Anyway, onto #3…
More of the same, which should be read as: More good content. Fritz has already covered the story specifics so I'll remark on my favourite bits.
I love the whole Jetsons vibe of Mars, 2060, even to the point where it could be argued that two of the Jetsons have been amusingly sneaked into the artwork. It's also fun to see ray's glittering eyes and huge grin in panel 2 of page 5.
The brief interlude with Winston was also a nice touch, especially as Fritz remarked, he stands to receive a significantly smaller spotlight as he's still in our own time, and the fourth issue will have the whole resolution. Still, he's able to shine and kick ass, dispatching a demonically possessed Chimera statue (which is a nice reference to the New York Public Library's lions), whilst also showing us just how bad things have gotten in New York with the dead lying in the streets. Consider my ‘destruction quota’ more than adequately satisfied.
It's also here that we get a tidbit, as Fritz remarked, about Winston's interaction with Rachel… which suggests that he isn't under the same spell she worked on Ray and Peter… which may have been done to as frictionlessly get them back to the present as possible… we'll have to see.
I also imagine Winston was left in the present, because he'd be perceived to be of little threat without the other three Ghostbusters… which'll surely serve to show as Koza'rai underestimating the tenacity of Winston Zeddemore.
Returning to Mars, we're treated by a brilliant reference to the Wizard of Oz. Of course, we all know how things are going to pan out, but it doesn't make it any less enjoyable.
Additionally, I quite like the concept of the Martian “Ghostbusters”, even their prohibition symbol helmets. It's also in this scene where Venkman gets to steal the show in appropriate Murray fashion (but then, it's of such a par that it could as easily be the laid back charm of Lorenzo Music).
Finally, the Ghostbusters are returned to their own time, and in true dramatic, cinematic and graphic charm, are treated to their own private Planet of the Apes moment, with the reveal of a scarred and battle-damaged Firehouse.
Heston would be proud.
Once more, Lobdell's dialogue doesn't disappoint, he shows a great feeling for the characters and their respective dynamics.
Equally, Llias Kyriazis once again knocks the ball out of the pack on art, colours and dramatic lighting. The differing environments of futuristic Mars and demon-seiged Manhattan are richly defined in tone and in detail.
I can't wait for issue 4.
I just hope that if it all pays off, they consider bringing Lobdell and Kyriazis back for a future storyline.
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14 years, 11 months ago
This series is MUCH better than The Other Side.
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14 years, 11 months ago
Displaced Aggression is apparently due out Wednesday the 19th.
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14 years, 11 months ago
I've already asked my comic shop to hold my copy. BTW: If folks don't have a comic shop near you, check out the local store here:
www.memphiscomics.com
They will ship comics as well. Or, at least I've seen mailers on new comic book day before.
www.memphiscomics.com
They will ship comics as well. Or, at least I've seen mailers on new comic book day before.
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14 years, 11 months ago
IDW has the trade scheduled for March. No other Ghostbusters related comics for the month.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0912/21/idwmarch.htm
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0912/21/idwmarch.htm
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14 years, 11 months ago
so who's read the finale? I know I have!
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14 years, 11 months ago
I've only read issue #1 so far. I've got #3, which I haven't touched yet as my comic shop hasn't got issue #2 in last I checked. Since then I've managed to get all my regular IDW titles from all the shipping problems in October/November. I'm hoping to be all caught up to date when I make my monthly trip in tomorrow.