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Post by Siggy's Tar Dust® on Jan 1, 2020 22:46:39 GMT -8
So how does 2020 feel over there so far? Being at work, no different That's what I figured
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Post by Stu on Jan 3, 2020 13:28:01 GMT -8
Those are in the 'Comic Books' board. I just got a few 20¢ Sgt. Fury's & 35-40¢ Unknown Soldiers from the other boards, but I can't imagine anyone would be interested. I liked it when Joe drew him:
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Post by 50 Fiddy on Jan 3, 2020 20:14:32 GMT -8
I just got a few 20¢ Sgt. Fury's & 35-40¢ Unknown Soldiers from the other boards, but I can't imagine anyone would be interested. I liked it when Joe drew him: I have a few of those books you posted. Kubert war covers are
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Post by steveinthecity on Jan 3, 2020 22:57:08 GMT -8
No argument from me about the Kubert war covers. Even the "average" ones have a mood or atmosphere to them that pairs them so well with the genre. They're never cartoonish, but bleak and desperate even when the characters are standing still.
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Post by Stu on Jan 4, 2020 8:32:30 GMT -8
Im not a big war book fan but I am a fan of Joe's. I like Enemy Ace and Unknown Soldier because they're not your normal war books.
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Post by steveinthecity on Jan 4, 2020 9:58:34 GMT -8
Im not a big war book fan but I am a fan of Joe's. I like Enemy Ace and Unknown Soldier because they're not your normal war books. What about Sgt. Fury? I remember in early letters pages Stan would refer to Sgt. Fury as "the war book for people who don't like war books".
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Post by Stu on Jan 4, 2020 11:18:56 GMT -8
Im not a big war book fan but I am a fan of Joe's. I like Enemy Ace and Unknown Soldier because they're not your normal war books. What about Sgt. Fury? I remember in early letters pages Stan would refer to Sgt. Fury as "the war book for people who don't like war books". There are certain genres I don't like across the entire spectrum of entertainment and War is one of them. (I don't think I've ever watched an entire War movie, unless Stripes counts. I did watch the first half of Full Metal Jacket for R. Lee's performance). I haven't read much Sgt Fury but it just seemed like any other WWII book. Would you say Stan's declaration was correct and if so why?
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Post by steveinthecity on Jan 5, 2020 1:16:35 GMT -8
What about Sgt. Fury? I remember in early letters pages Stan would refer to Sgt. Fury as "the war book for people who don't like war books". There are certain genres I don't like across the entire spectrum of entertainment and War is one of them. (I don't think I've ever watched an entire War movie, unless Stripes counts. I did watch the first half of Full Metal Jacket for R. Lee's performance). I haven't read much Sgt Fury but it just seemed like any other WWII book. Would you say Stan's declaration was correct and if so why? I agree with Stan. To me, it's more Action/comedy than a war book. It's less about war and more about the individual missions that take the group all over Europe and beyond. The characters are a collection of exaggerated personalities, Nick, Dum Dum, Pinky with his ridiculous umbrella, Gabe & his bugle, Dino the handsome Hollywood actor, and a handful of others. Their interactions often quite humorous. The "before" and "after" each mission is as entertaining as any other part of the stories. A recurring enemy in Baron Strucker, not just a generic "Nazi threat" like one finds in other WW2 comics. Characters like Capt. Sawyer and Bull McGiveny make for some good sidebars, even when they're only in a few panels. I'm not sure what I can add that isn't biased opinion. The title just always had a different vibe than other "war" comics. Also, I seem to watch the first half of FMJ every couple years. Saw it again last month, and yeah, the Drill Sgt. is played so well and so convincing.
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Jan 5, 2020 12:46:29 GMT -8
There are certain genres I don't like across the entire spectrum of entertainment and War is one of them. (I don't think I've ever watched an entire War movie, unless Stripes counts. I did watch the first half of Full Metal Jacket for R. Lee's performance). I haven't read much Sgt Fury but it just seemed like any other WWII book. Would you say Stan's declaration was correct and if so why? I agree with Stan. To me, it's more Action/comedy than a war book. It's less about war and more about the individual missions that take the group all over Europe and beyond. The characters are a collection of exaggerated personalities, Nick, Dum Dum, Pinky with his ridiculous umbrella, Gabe & his bugle, Dino the handsome Hollywood actor, and a handful of others. Their interactions often quite humorous. The "before" and "after" each mission is as entertaining as any other part of the stories. A recurring enemy in Baron Strucker, not just a generic "Nazi threat" like one finds in other WW2 comics. Characters like Capt. Sawyer and Bull McGiveny make for some good sidebars, even when they're only in a few panels. I'm not sure what I can add that isn't biased opinion. The title just always had a different vibe than other "war" comics. Also, I seem to watch the first half of FMJ every couple years. Saw it again last month, and yeah, the Drill Sgt. is played so well and so convincing. Was Sgt Fury #4 not considered quite an important book in SA Marvel for some time? Stu,did you like the Sheild,Strange Tales stuff? I recently rewatched Hamburger Hill,Platoon ,Casualties of War and Full Metal Jacket on some of my fathers old VHS tapes.As a military,navy brat,he and some of his bros were mad for that stuff,but my Oma being a Hollander survivor,fighting in the underground,resistance she wouldn't really tolerate any WW2 stuff with them growing up,or myself actually.War comics were pretty verbotten.I remember getting the willow switch for having a SGTRock comic with swastikas on the cover.I mean,she did watch a nazi shoot her brother to death
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Post by Stu on Jan 5, 2020 13:13:27 GMT -8
Well, those are some excellent responses put into context. Jimmers are you talking about Baron Strucker? That's one I have but it's #5. I do have a run of Strange Tales and without the Steranko art I don't know if I'd like it as much.
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Jan 5, 2020 15:04:04 GMT -8
Well, those are some excellent responses put into context. Jimmers are you talking about Baron Strucker? That's one I have but it's #5. I do have a run of Strange Tales and without the Steranko art I don't know if I'd like it as much. Yeah,Steranko certainly helped! I remember Strange Tales #135 as being the first 'key' I'd ever found on my own,digging through longboxes at the childhood haunt.I brought it home and read it and was blown away!I'd already found earlier issues -#113 first Plant Man(You guys know I LOVE those hokey b list baddies) but that issue will always stand out as an important part of my personal collecting history.I remember being sort of disappointed when I found out 151 was the first Steranko Marvel art.I'd already had it before I knew-remember I grew up in the eighties and was on my own when it came to comics-and there were so ,any others I had I liked way better Sorry to get off track,I love ST am only maybe a dozen off from #1-168 (no 13 yet arrrgh,but 110 is present)And Ditkos Dr Strange issues Gosh I dig silver age Marvel! Sgt Fury #4 is the death of Junior Juniper,the first ever death of a character in Marvel,folk thought it was a big deal for a long time,some still do I guess. I think I'm pretty close to finished with the Sgt Fury run too.I know I have 1-75 for sure,but there's a few missing later on.As a run collector I always appreciated how they were mostly affordable,not too tough to find.Always loved this cover,almost got a clock made of it by that guy-can't remember his name?He got a little pishy though,like pm'd me offering and then continued to bug.Turned me off. And since I'm picposting,god I love this cover too I just looked at mcs prices-that series is still waaaay cheap! So Stu,the dislike of war stuff,movies ect..are you just very anti war?I thought everyone was,but I've met a few friends that are just downright ghey for talking military crap..like they blew loads over Dunkirk!To each there own I guess.Personally I'm vehemently anti war myself,but don't avoid stuff about it.I love OAAW Sgt Rock stuff and Wierd War rules.The movies were more nostalgia for my pops last week,and they're fair decent films.
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Jan 5, 2020 15:06:58 GMT -8
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Post by steveinthecity on Jan 5, 2020 19:13:34 GMT -8
So Stu,the dislike of war stuff,movies ect..are you just very anti war?I thought everyone was,but I've met a few friends that are just downright ghey for talking military crap..like they blew loads over Dunkirk!To each there own I guess.Personally I'm vehemently anti war myself,but don't avoid stuff about it.I love OAAW Sgt Rock stuff and Wierd War rules.The movies were more nostalgia for my pops last week,and they're fair decent films. I know you weren't asking me, but for the record I'm not pro-war, and not generally a fan of the genre, but like it in bits & pieces. Comics, both the serious and humorous(Sad Sack, Beetle, etc.), and in tv or movies just the comedy stuff. I can't think of too many non-humor war movies I've watched, FMJ being one, and then only the basic training portion is the only thing I re-watch. I do enjoy some of the history surrounding the US Civil War, particularly Gettysburg, so there's that.
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Jan 5, 2020 22:29:53 GMT -8
So Stu,the dislike of war stuff,movies ect..are you just very anti war?I thought everyone was,but I've met a few friends that are just downright ghey for talking military crap..like they blew loads over Dunkirk!To each there own I guess.Personally I'm vehemently anti war myself,but don't avoid stuff about it.I love OAAW Sgt Rock stuff and Wierd War rules.The movies were more nostalgia for my pops last week,and they're fair decent films. I know you weren't asking me, but for the record I'm not pro-war, and not generally a fan of the genre, but like it in bits & pieces. Comics, both the serious and humorous(Sad Sack, Beetle, etc.), and in tv or movies just the comedy stuff. I can't think of too many non-humor war movies I've watched, FMJ being one, and then only the basic training portion is the only thing I re-watch. I do enjoy some of the history surrounding the US Civil War, particularly Gettysburg, so there's that. Just made me want to read some Sad Sack,love those comics.And M.A.S.H. great show,super theme song.What are your guys thoughts on 'War Metal'?I must say,I do quite like wearing military surplus stuff,always have.Don't like guns though,not one bit.I understand having a hunting gun,a shotgun for under the bed....I especially dislike pistols now I've had one shoved in my face again,but this time in the middle of the night.Can't say,besides my air pistols,rifles that I've had any positive experiences there. I guilty secret love War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise and the old seventies record album.And WAR what is it good for....oh yeah,great,great D.O.A. Cover.I know,I always turn silly Oooooh,Armalite Rifle's a great anti war somg,by Gang of Four,best recording's on Fast Product comp also featuring The Mekons and a very young and different from what most are used to Human League Years and uear and years to find that pre my internet days
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Jan 5, 2020 22:43:00 GMT -8
Oh,and steveinthemetropolis,I never for a second thought you were a pro war type of fellow. Also for randumb
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