Wow, I had no idea that Peter Parker's boss also had a secret identity.

J. Jonah Jameson actually looks pretty good in spandex. But if I were him, I'd lose the 'stache. Just makes him look like a high school guidance counselor.

Muhahahah! My evil plan has finally realized fruition.

Eric... If you had read Invincible you would know better than to taunt Omni-Man like that...

Avitable... Yes. As I said, you're a total bastard! :-)

Hmm, never heard of Invincible. Must get it. Now *I* think Avitable is a bastard, too.

All I have to say about that Warren Ellis Learn To Hate Tuesdays post is HOLY BALLS!!!

So who should I thank for that one - Avitable or you?

Invincible is one of the best new comics out today. It takes old archetypes and makes them fresh again. I am indeed a bastard.

I've never heard of it either. I liked one called Supreme which was a great superhero homage/parody.

:::runs away trying desperately to remember how to ward off evil time-wasting spirits:::

That looks good. I stopped comic books at Silver Surfer in the late 60's. Maybe I should take a new look...

I agree with Karl.

Speaking of books from Powell's...did you crunch your way through the three you ended up taking home with you? If so...I'm going to waste some more of your time by loaning you another must-read.

good thing my blog is completely vacuous.

Karl... It starts out a bit slow (yet interesting) but will blow your mind around issue 7... then completely destroy your mind at issue 11. Worth a read.

Jeff... It's all Avitable. He's to blame for everything.

Avitable... No doubt. I can't believe the initial premise, and find it amazing he keeps the book fresh after the big reveal. If only Lost and Heroes would take note. THAT'S how you build a great serial show.

Yellojkt... Oh yeah, I enjoyed Supreme as well. The Chris Sprouse issues were sublime. I do think Invincible kicks it up quite a few notches, however.

Shari... Good luck with that (and stay away from Avitable at all costs!).

RW... Wait a second... you STOPPED during that absolutely brilliant time in comic history?!? And on Silver Surfer?? That's kind of... disturbing. In any event, I can't recommend Invincible highly enough. It may just get you back into comics!

Bogup... I think everybody agrees Avitable is a bastard, yes.

Iron Fist... I haven't had time yet, but they're next on my list! If they turn out to be any good, I'll be sending them your way!

Dan... Yeah. Vacuous. The guy who quit his job and lived the dream of riding around on a motorcycle for six months. No material to influence me there...

I am sure that Invicible is great ! But... the hero is not too old ?
You think about which actor for this superhero ?
(A quel acteur penses-tu pour incarner Invicible ?)

Invincible is 17 years old! Maybe he is actually too young? But that is what makes the book so much fun. Perhaps you are looking at his father there? Invincible is in blue and yellow.

Oups... I did it again !!! :-D

P.S. I am not Britney Spears... Okaaaaay !!! ;-)

Jeff, that post was pretty bad. Not as bad as one a few weeks ago, but he loves to shock everyone.

I know you're not a Republican, but Nancy Reagan said it best, "JUST SAY NO!"

No kidding - I really believed you couldn't improve on SS. I read them all and figured that was top of the line. Nothing ever came close afterwards.

Admittedly, especially looking at some of the graphic novels over the last ten/fifteen years, I was wrong.

But you'll have to admit, it took a lot to catch SS.

Okay, I'm off to Green Brain Collectables down the street to see if they have the TPB...

Like you're one to talk! Remember how you talked me into buying Me Talk Pretty One Day at while we were in Portland? Ya, was listening to it on the Treadmill yesterday and started laughing so hard I had to cut my run short.

I'm so getting fat again, and it is so your fault.

Avitable has been ruining my day consistently ever since I met him. Of course, now YOU'RE ruining my day, too, with your CUPID, and cool comics and such.

Damnit, Dave, I've got stuff to do.

Wait.

You're just figuring out how much Avi ROCKS?

Get with the program, Dave!! :D

You made me gain 10 lbs by cluing me in on the Golden Oreo secret, so I have no sympathy for your lack of sleep due to enticements!!!!

I totally want to read Invincible! The Vol. 1 Hardcover has been on my Amazon wishlist since the beginning of the year. Kirkman is so kickass! His Marvel Zombies trade is one of the best ever.

So I forgot to tell you I did pick up volume 1 of Invincible after reading this and I really enjoyed it. It takes a few pages to get into in and catch the subtlety of his writing but I really liked it.

So I went back the store today for volume 2 and I saw "The Complete Invincible" which was the huge hardcover 12.7 x 8.4 inch format. But it was $125 which had the first 24 issues and some extras. I couldn't do it, so I just got the volume 2...

I knew it'd be cheaper at amazon but I do like patronizing my local store. BUT if I had known I could have gotten it for $79 I might have picked it up that way. But I do like getting it slowly a story at a time and savoring it. If I would have gotten the other I probably would have read it all at one sitting.

(In hindsight, I should have just originally got the first hardcover that you mentioned above)