Farscape Comics

browderchick · #1

Who has them and what do you think of them?

Wa11z · #2

Nope. They are sold out here and I dont have the extra cash right now anyway. Probably wait for the collected version to hit.

browderchick · #3

Apparently they were supposed to get them here on the 2nd but that didnt happen either.

zahn-c · #4

I have not seen any Farscape comics as of yet. But then I have not really gone looking for them yet either. At one point I thought that I was not interested in comics, but I am starting to think that it might be fun.
I have not read comic books in years,....

Wa11z · #5

Do it Zhan! They are fun! But I recommend starting with collected versions so you can read an entire story arc all the way through. I recommend Watchmen (duh), The Dark Knight Returns by Miller, and Blankets by Craig Thompson. And anything by Vaughn Bode.

browderchick · #6

Whosie and Maz sent me one today!!! I havent read it yet. Oooooo shiny!!!

ctheokas · #7

I decided when it came out to wait for the collections. I used to collect comics years ago, but if I buy anymore, it's always the GN. And I'll do the same with this. But I'll definitely buy it, because it is Farscape. And I need a fix.

Hephaestus · #8

I have just read issue one - I have the John Aeryn and little D cover - its a photo from PKW,
the art work is pretty good, but then again I'm an old comic book nerd and art snob. so I am picky about a lot.
It definitely has the look and feel of the TV series – that was captured very well.
The writing is excellent, Dialog was so in tune with the series – I could here it spoken by the actors.
Absolutely true to the Characters .
The one issue I have with it is how the action is illustrated.
This could be because they are new artists working on the issues, it will improve in time – but I was taught comic books by well established illustrators who emphasized; clear illustration of action, being creative with it, and the illustration should tell most of the story.
So there were a couple of scenes that could have been better illustrated and the story does tend to rely more on the dialog than visual .
Having said that – yes I an an utter comic snob – I demand a lot.
It was still a very good comic and can stand up against most and do well.
It is not for non Farscape fans, unless you know the series you will not be able to follow along the sub plots of the story or the reasons behind every action (let alone get any of the jokes), all though there is an attempt to give the gist of what's going on.
But it is definitely for the fans.
This fan was particularly happy because there was yet another Dr. Strange Love reference.
Almost makes me wish I went with Col. Batguano for my name here (Almost – Not Quite).
First issue title –
The Beginning of the End of the Beginning
Part One: the Return of the King.

In a five star rating, I give it four stars.

Hephaestus · #9

Just read the second issue.
It is great.
The art work shows steady improvement – the story picks up along – dialog once again sounds straight from the series.
Much happier with this cover – it is not a photo but an illustration, although obviously derived from a photo but it still looks much better – not much action in this issue but it does show much improvement on how the action is illustrated.
I want to tell you what happens and who shows up, and Crichton references for his quips, but don't want to spoil it.
I was very nerdy happy about a comic book reference in one of Crichton's remarks.
Issues are way to short – can't wate for the next issue – quite a lot of improvement from the last issue to this one and the last one was pretty good.
I still have problems with some of the illustrations – but then again I'm an old comic book nerd and art snob.
I am certain most of you will be very happy with it.
Please somebody else read it so I can talk about it.
I found a new comic book store an hour away from me, and the store put me on a reserve list for future issues so my future copies are assured.

browderchick · #10

I dont have numbr 2 yet. I swear that I need to beat these guys over the head to get the good stuff in.

#1	January 2nd, 2009, 10:14 PM
browderchick Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 529	Farscape Comics Who has them and what do you think of them?

#2	January 7th, 2009, 09:06 PM
Wa11z Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 113	Re: Farscape Comics Nope. They are sold out here and I dont have the extra cash right now anyway. Probably wait for the collected version to hit.

#3	January 7th, 2009, 10:31 PM
browderchick Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 529	Re: Farscape Comics Apparently they were supposed to get them here on the 2nd but that didnt happen either.

#4	January 26th, 2009, 02:50 PM
zahn-c Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lost in the boonies Posts: 456	Re: Farscape Comics I have not seen any Farscape comics as of yet. But then I have not really gone looking for them yet either. At one point I thought that I was not interested in comics, but I am starting to think that it might be fun. I have not read comic books in years,....

#5	January 26th, 2009, 06:47 PM
Wa11z Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 113	Re: Farscape Comics Do it Zhan! They are fun! But I recommend starting with collected versions so you can read an entire story arc all the way through. I recommend Watchmen (duh), The Dark Knight Returns by Miller, and Blankets by Craig Thompson. And anything by Vaughn Bode.

#6	January 26th, 2009, 09:20 PM
browderchick Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 529	Re: Farscape Comics Whosie and Maz sent me one today!!! I havent read it yet. Oooooo shiny!!!

#7	January 29th, 2009, 02:18 PM
ctheokas Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	Re: Farscape Comics I decided when it came out to wait for the collections. I used to collect comics years ago, but if I buy anymore, it's always the GN. And I'll do the same with this. But I'll definitely buy it, because it is Farscape. And I need a fix.

#8	January 31st, 2009, 04:50 AM
Hephaestus Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 464	Re: Farscape Comics I have just read issue one - I have the John Aeryn and little D cover - its a photo from PKW, the art work is pretty good, but then again I'm an old comic book nerd and art snob. so I am picky about a lot. It definitely has the look and feel of the TV series – that was captured very well. The writing is excellent, Dialog was so in tune with the series – I could here it spoken by the actors. Absolutely true to the Characters . The one issue I have with it is how the action is illustrated. This could be because they are new artists working on the issues, it will improve in time – but I was taught comic books by well established illustrators who emphasized; clear illustration of action, being creative with it, and the illustration should tell most of the story. So there were a couple of scenes that could have been better illustrated and the story does tend to rely more on the dialog than visual . Having said that – yes I an an utter comic snob – I demand a lot. It was still a very good comic and can stand up against most and do well. It is not for non Farscape fans, unless you know the series you will not be able to follow along the sub plots of the story or the reasons behind every action (let alone get any of the jokes), all though there is an attempt to give the gist of what's going on. But it is definitely for the fans. This fan was particularly happy because there was yet another Dr. Strange Love reference. Almost makes me wish I went with Col. Batguano for my name here (Almost – Not Quite). First issue title – The Beginning of the End of the Beginning Part One: the Return of the King. In a five star rating, I give it four stars.

#9	February 18th, 2009, 05:59 PM
Hephaestus Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 464	Re: Farscape Comics Just read the second issue. It is great. The art work shows steady improvement – the story picks up along – dialog once again sounds straight from the series. Much happier with this cover – it is not a photo but an illustration, although obviously derived from a photo but it still looks much better – not much action in this issue but it does show much improvement on how the action is illustrated. I want to tell you what happens and who shows up, and Crichton references for his quips, but don't want to spoil it. I was very nerdy happy about a comic book reference in one of Crichton's remarks. Issues are way to short – can't wate for the next issue – quite a lot of improvement from the last issue to this one and the last one was pretty good. I still have problems with some of the illustrations – but then again I'm an old comic book nerd and art snob. I am certain most of you will be very happy with it. Please somebody else read it so I can talk about it. I found a new comic book store an hour away from me, and the store put me on a reserve list for future issues so my future copies are assured.

#10	March 6th, 2009, 10:29 PM
browderchick Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 529	Re: Farscape Comics I dont have numbr 2 yet. I swear that I need to beat these guys over the head to get the good stuff in.

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