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I never did read what was in the captions. People act and they talk. If it needs to be narrated, something is wrong. I try in my comics plots to make the story apparent in the pictures. Then, I add what words are needed to keep the whole shebang moving along. The less words I have to write, the better. It totally makes my teeth hurt when the artist puts me in the position of having to write dialog to explain the action. -- Larry Hama
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Amalgam Universe Part 16
Aug. 23rd, 2011 11:03 pmglprimeWelcome once again, to the major comics crossover event that made readers say, "...Wait, What?"
We're throwing comics at the wall here to see what sticks. (why yes, I have just finished a Portal 2 binge.)
Combining (broadly) the Doom Patrol and X-Force, two misfit bands of tragic mutants led by a rather unbalanced, near-sociopathic Futurist gets us...
( Those misfits, misfits of science (ha)... )
14 1/3 pages behind the cut, 7 from X-Patrol #1 and 7 1/3 from Exciting X-Patrol #1.
We're throwing comics at the wall here to see what sticks. (why yes, I have just finished a Portal 2 binge.)
Combining (broadly) the Doom Patrol and X-Force, two misfit bands of tragic mutants led by a rather unbalanced, near-sociopathic Futurist gets us...
( Those misfits, misfits of science (ha)... )
14 1/3 pages behind the cut, 7 from X-Patrol #1 and 7 1/3 from Exciting X-Patrol #1.
Amalgam Universe Part 15
Aug. 5th, 2011 09:05 pmglprimeGreetings True B- wait, that's some other guy's line.
Hello again, S_D!
Back in the Sunshine State from the Lone Star State, and despite the technical equality of those nicknames, they are not environmentally equivalent in reality (just check the weather).
In this edition of our trek through the crack-verse that was Amalgam Comics, we see what happens when you combine the devil-may-care bravado of Tony Stark with the devil-may-care bravado of Hal Jordan to get...
( Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind? )
7 1/3 pages from Iron Lantern #1 behind the cut.
Hello again, S_D!
Back in the Sunshine State from the Lone Star State, and despite the technical equality of those nicknames, they are not environmentally equivalent in reality (just check the weather).
In this edition of our trek through the crack-verse that was Amalgam Comics, we see what happens when you combine the devil-may-care bravado of Tony Stark with the devil-may-care bravado of Hal Jordan to get...
( Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind? )
7 1/3 pages from Iron Lantern #1 behind the cut.
Amalgam Universe Part 14
Jul. 22nd, 2011 12:25 amglprimeTime once again for a dip into the amazing-ly crack-eriffic Amalgam Universe!
When last we left our Merry Metamutants, they were... well, not doing too well.
Sad to say, after a timeskip of unknown length, they aren't actually doing better, but in fact worse.
( That's great/ it starts with an earthquake/ birds, snakes and airplanes/ (and Lenny Bruce is not afraid)... )
When last we left our Merry Metamutants, they were... well, not doing too well.
Sad to say, after a timeskip of unknown length, they aren't actually doing better, but in fact worse.
( That's great/ it starts with an earthquake/ birds, snakes and airplanes/ (and Lenny Bruce is not afraid)... )
Amalgam Universe Part 13
Jul. 12th, 2011 06:06 pmglprimeWe last saw Mags admitting the android Magnetic Men were the closest thing to his family since the Brotherhood (given they are the Brotherhood dealing with brain-in-a-jar syndrome).
So, what's the best gift a proud poppa can give his new family? Top billing!
( How not to be a helicopter parent, Step 1: Don't let your kids live on a helicopter... )
7 and 1/3 pages from the 24 page The Magnetic Men Featuring Magneto #1.
So, what's the best gift a proud poppa can give his new family? Top billing!
( How not to be a helicopter parent, Step 1: Don't let your kids live on a helicopter... )
7 and 1/3 pages from the 24 page The Magnetic Men Featuring Magneto #1.
Amalgam Universe Part 12
Jul. 12th, 2011 05:03 pmglprimeWe return to the mixed-up crazy crack of the Amalgam Universe with one of the most requested titles from our last go around.
Combining the preachiness and messiah complex of Max/Erik "Magnus" Eisenhardt/Lensherr and the eccentric scheming of Dr. Will "Balls Crazy" Magnus gets you...
( Magnetic Men... how do they work? )
7 and 1/3 pages from 23 page Magneto and the Magnetic Men #1.
Combining the preachiness and messiah complex of Max/Erik "Magnus" Eisenhardt/Lensherr and the eccentric scheming of Dr. Will "Balls Crazy" Magnus gets you...
( Magnetic Men... how do they work? )
7 and 1/3 pages from 23 page Magneto and the Magnetic Men #1.
In a league of their own
Mar. 25th, 2010 01:55 amarbre_rieur
Here we have JLAX #1, by Mark Waid, Gerard Jones, and Howard Porter...
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creator: howard porter, creator: mark waid, creator: gerard jones, publisher: amalgam
Amalgam Universe Part 10
Mar. 25th, 2010 05:39 pmglprimeAnd as an additional post for today, the absolute LAMEST Amalgam single-issue special out of my entire collection. A real example of "Dear God, Why?" in comics publishing.
She's an immortal warrior princess. He's a haunted ex-special operative.They fight crime! Together they are...
( Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun. )
She's an immortal warrior princess. He's a haunted ex-special operative.
( Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun. )
Amalgam Universe Part 9
Mar. 25th, 2010 04:59 pmglprimeBack again, with a double-up for missing an entry yesterday.
So, what do you get when you combine every thief/assassin character with every other thief/assassin character?
( 'Somebody's coming up. Somebody serious.' )
So, what do you get when you combine every thief/assassin character with every other thief/assassin character?
( 'Somebody's coming up. Somebody serious.' )
Amalgam Universe Part 8
Mar. 23rd, 2010 06:33 pmglprimeLast time, there was mention I'd be including the worst Amalgam issue. This is NOT that issue.
Instead, we combine the tragedy and horror of the transformation of Dr. Kirk Langstrom aka Man-Bat and the bizarre and magical ascension of the Man-Thing to get...
( Nananana, nananana, nananana, nananana, Leader-I mean- BAT-THING! )
Instead, we combine the tragedy and horror of the transformation of Dr. Kirk Langstrom aka Man-Bat and the bizarre and magical ascension of the Man-Thing to get...
( Nananana, nananana, nananana, nananana, Leader-I mean- BAT-THING! )
A-Make A-Mine Amalgam
Mar. 23rd, 2010 12:48 amarbre_rieur
Here we have Dark Claw Adventures #1, by Ty Templeton.
( Based on the Fox animated series... )
creator: ty templeton, creator: larry hama, creator: jim balent, publisher: amalgam
Amalgam Universe Part 7
Mar. 22nd, 2010 05:39 pmglprimeTonight, on Amalgam Comics...*
The convoluted history of DC's scarlet speedster the Flash mixes with the convoluted origin of Marvel's spirit of vengeance Ghost Rider to give us:
( I feel the need... the need for speed! ...And punishing the wicked... )
*(I've been watching Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel too much... or not enough)
The convoluted history of DC's scarlet speedster the Flash mixes with the convoluted origin of Marvel's spirit of vengeance Ghost Rider to give us:
( I feel the need... the need for speed! ...And punishing the wicked... )
*(I've been watching Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel too much... or not enough)
Amalgam Universe Part 6
Mar. 21st, 2010 07:20 pmglprimeAs promised, the Awesome Arach-Kid features in this evening's post. Mixing the abilities of Spider-Man with the impish charm of Superboy gives us...
( HOW DO I SHOT WEB? WITH GUN! )
( HOW DO I SHOT WEB? WITH GUN! )
Generation Hex
Mar. 19th, 2010 01:31 amarbre_rieurTo complement glprime's excellent Amalgam Comics entries, here's possibly the strangest book they put out, in terms of out-there combinations:
Generation Hex was an amalgamation of mutant teen team Generation X with Jonah Hex and various other DC Wild West characters.
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publisher: amalgam, creator: adam pollina, creator: peter milligan
glprime's excellent Amalgam Comics entries, here's possibly the strangest book they put out, in terms of out-there combinations:
Generation Hex was an amalgamation of mutant teen team Generation X with Jonah Hex and various other DC Wild West characters.
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publisher: amalgam, creator: adam pollina, creator: peter milligan
Amalgam Universe Part 5
Mar. 20th, 2010 12:06 pmglprimeKeeping up with the project while I've got some free time.
On this entry, I'm not even going to try and make sense of the story in truncated format, because that's nearly impossible; every PANEL is practically a scene change. Stuff moves incredibly fast, and virtually a third of the entire comic is dramatic entrances. Combining the pulp, daredevil heroics of the Challengers of the Unknown with the super-science and cosmic adventure of the Fantastic Four gives us...
(more like Challengers of the CRACK-tastic)
I encourage you to listen to this, as you read through.
( They'll save with a mighty hand, every man, every woman, every child with a mighty flash! )
On this entry, I'm not even going to try and make sense of the story in truncated format, because that's nearly impossible; every PANEL is practically a scene change. Stuff moves incredibly fast, and virtually a third of the entire comic is dramatic entrances. Combining the pulp, daredevil heroics of the Challengers of the Unknown with the super-science and cosmic adventure of the Fantastic Four gives us...
(more like Challengers of the CRACK-tastic)
I encourage you to listen to this, as you read through.
( They'll save with a mighty hand, every man, every woman, every child with a mighty flash! )
Amalgam Universe Part 4
Mar. 19th, 2010 05:37 pmglprimeSorry for the delay. On this very special edition of Marvel/DC mash-up, we have the two greatest magicians of their respective houses, Drs. Strange and Fate (and a little Charles Xavier via secret ID thrown in for good measure). Join us for this (slightly) crossover-plot relevant issue of...
( Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiney Ho )
( Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiney Ho )
Amalgam Universe Part 3
Mar. 11th, 2010 11:57 pmglprimeTime once again for a crackilicious mash-up of two comic book continuities into one glorious mess. For this installment, prepare for gritty Wolverine to meet grim Batman. Prepare for...
( DAAAAAAAARK CLAAAAAAAAW! )
( DAAAAAAAARK CLAAAAAAAAW! )
