I've read all three and while they're among the better BtVS/AtS comics and do have some very nice character moments for Spike, they are all pretty 'meh' storywise. Also, "photorealistic art" means "we hired some guy to paint over screencaps" ;)
Was this question triggered by my comment on your other post, or is it just coincidence? :)
I enjoyed them, but they're more in the 'fluff' category than a serious read. The first one contains a huge retcon and is slightly silly, but a reasonable read. The second was the best of the bunch, quite a noir sort of story. The third I thought was just crack!fic. All three stories are set in Angel season 5, and the characterisation was pretty accurate. (Although 'my' Fred is a fair bit tougher-minded than I thought she was depicted here).
If you want more spoilery plot details, like what characters are involved other than the standard Angel S5 cast, let me know.
Was this question triggered by my comment on your other post, or is it just coincidence? :) Bit of both. I've never been interested in any tie-in products, but people have mentioned some of these comics are OKish, so...
Anyway, thank you very much for your explanations - they're very helpful. And for the artwork - if not inventive, at least it's not ugly.
I actually really liked the artwork when I first started reading, but it wore off. The pictures seem static; there's no real life in them. It's almost like walking through Madame Toussaud's, with various Spike waxworks posed in different positions and with speech bubbles hanging down over their heads.
It's almost like walking through Madame Toussaud's, with various Spike waxworks posed in different positions and with speech bubbles hanging down over their heads. I can see that. But thanks for the icon - based on that bit of dialogue alone I'm rather inclined to enjoy it! :)
Well, I loved Spike: Old Times, retcon and all. So much that I went ahead and bought this book. I haven't read the other two stories yet since it just came a couple days ago, but Scott Tipton is the guy who wrote Angel: Auld Lang Syne which I thought rocked like a rocking thing.
Well, Scott Tipton is the writer of the other two stories, and he rocked Auld Lang Syne. I'm going to try to get the book read this weekend and I can let you know what I thought then. :)
Well from the other comments, then 'Old Times' is considered the weakest of the three. And apparently 'Lost & Found' is *way* slashy. I'd love to know what you think! :)
I just read that a bit ago in one of your comments, and I must say, my ears perked up a bit. *g* I think I'll try to start that one tonight as my before bed reading treat. ;P
I have no advice for you; I'm looking for other people's opinions. I adored "Spike: Asylum", and am tempted to give the comics another shot based strictly on that!
I adored "Spike: Asylum", and am tempted to give the comics another shot based strictly on that! Problem being that Asylum is by far the best of the bunch. But yeah, I'm in the same boat now...
I quite enjoyed them, though I prefer the ones by Scott Tipton (Peter David is a better comic book writer but sometimes his sense of humour grates on me).
The third story, Lost & Found, is my favourite. It's more of a Spike/Angel quarrelling brothers story than just a Spike story.
The third story, Lost & Found, is my favourite. It's more of a Spike/Angel quarrelling brothers story than just a Spike story. I think I remember you talking about it. And if I buy this thing, it'll probably be because of the S/A. /is soooo shallow!
I actually don't mind the 'photo-realistic' artwork either. It's not very dynamic but at times you can almost make yourself believe you're watching the show.
I think you'll like Lost and Found. There's a delicious Harmony moment in it too.
Actually, if you like, I could probably get you one at my local shop. I just asked Comic Shop Boy and he said they should have 4 copies in on Thursday and as I'm the only one who buys it usually, I can have them all if I want.
I don't have your address but wait till Thursday anyway because first I have to make sure they do have 4 copies. I always buy three so they know that but usually there's an extra one and hopefully there will be this time.
I'll let you know Thurs afternoon and you can email me your address then.
Should add - I don't buy 3 copies just for me (even though I'd love all the alternate covers). I buy copies for 2 other people who can't get to comic shops either.
I pretty much agree with the others, although I did like the noirish aspects of "Old Wounds".
The art for "Lost and Found" annoyed the crap out of me (it seriously is just painted over screen caps, and at times I could actually name the episodes they came from), but it makes up for it by being so freaking slashy that you are actually waiting for them to kiss by the end of it.
As for 'Old Times', meh, and if retcon annoys you, I'd stay away.
It's odd, because different people like different things, so I think all three stories have been dissed and praised in these few comments. :)
it makes up for it by being so freaking slashy that you are actually waiting for them to kiss by the end of it. Now see *that* is the sort of reason I was looking for... Might just put it on my wishlist after all! :)
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I enjoyed them, but they're more in the 'fluff' category than a serious read. The first one contains a huge retcon and is slightly silly, but a reasonable read. The second was the best of the bunch, quite a noir sort of story. The third I thought was just crack!fic. All three stories are set in Angel season 5, and the characterisation was pretty accurate. (Although 'my' Fred is a fair bit tougher-minded than I thought she was depicted here).
If you want more spoilery plot details, like what characters are involved other than the standard Angel S5 cast, let me know.
This is an example of the artwork, FYI:
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Bit of both. I've never been interested in any tie-in products, but people have mentioned some of these comics are OKish, so...
Anyway, thank you very much for your explanations - they're very helpful. And for the artwork - if not inventive, at least it's not ugly.
Might give them a try at some point. :)
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Oh, and here's another example of the artwork:
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I can see that. But thanks for the icon - based on that bit of dialogue alone I'm rather inclined to enjoy it! :)
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Problem being that Asylum is by far the best of the bunch. But yeah, I'm in the same boat now...
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The third story, Lost & Found, is my favourite. It's more of a Spike/Angel quarrelling brothers story than just a Spike story.
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I think I remember you talking about it. And if I buy this thing, it'll probably be because of the S/A. /is soooo shallow!
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I think you'll like Lost and Found. There's a delicious Harmony moment in it too.
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You sure know what buttons to press, huh?
I think you'll like Lost and Found. There's a delicious Harmony moment in it too.
And I've caved... when I find some money.
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*somersaults*
Oh and I'm currently working on my Asylum review which will include some lovely meta. :)
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I'll let you know Thurs afternoon and you can email me your address then.
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Hee. I guessed. :)
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The art for "Lost and Found" annoyed the crap out of me (it seriously is just painted over screen caps, and at times I could actually name the episodes they came from), but it makes up for it by being so freaking slashy that you are actually waiting for them to kiss by the end of it.
As for 'Old Times', meh, and if retcon annoys you, I'd stay away.
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it makes up for it by being so freaking slashy that you are actually waiting for them to kiss by the end of it.
Now see *that* is the sort of reason I was looking for... Might just put it on my wishlist after all! :)