Comments on: EXCLUSIVE: Marvel announces STRANGE TALES MAX for September http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:26:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Paul Pope & Strange Tales « captured with grace http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3375475 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:57:27 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3375475 [...] Really starting to dig Paul Pope’s art. Here: STRANGE TALES MAX, 3-issue anthology series written and drawn by the best and brightest of the indie comic creators such as PAUL POPE, PETER BAGGE, MOLLY CRABAPPLE &JOHN LEAVITT, JUNKO MIZUNO, DASH SHAW, JAMES KOCHALKA, JOHNNY RYAN, MICHAEL KUPPERMAN, NICK BERTOZZI, NICHOLAS GUREWICH, AND JASON. Out in September. [...] […] Really starting to dig Paul Pope’s art. Here: STRANGE TALES MAX, 3-issue anthology series written and drawn by the best and brightest of the indie comic creators such as PAUL POPE, PETER BAGGE, MOLLY CRABAPPLE &JOHN LEAVITT, JUNKO MIZUNO, DASH SHAW, JAMES KOCHALKA, JOHNNY RYAN, MICHAEL KUPPERMAN, NICK BERTOZZI, NICHOLAS GUREWICH, AND JASON. Out in September. […]

]]> by: majorjoe23 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3344727 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:30:26 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3344727 "It just makes no sense to release this as floppies first. Why does Marvel insist on publishing every damn thing in this format, even if it makes much more sense to just release a graphic novel? " Because the sale in individual issues helps them recoup their money. “It just makes no sense to release this as floppies first. Why does Marvel insist on publishing every damn thing in this format, even if it makes much more sense to just release a graphic novel? ”

Because the sale in individual issues helps them recoup their money.

]]> by: David http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3343314 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:14:37 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3343314 This will be the first Marvel comic I've bought in over 10 years. This will be the first Marvel comic I’ve bought in over 10 years.

]]> by: Ken Raining http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3342967 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:14:53 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3342967 It just makes no sense to release this as floppies first. Why does Marvel insist on publishing every damn thing in this format, even if it makes much more sense to just release a graphic novel? It just makes no sense to release this as floppies first. Why does Marvel insist on publishing every damn thing in this format, even if it makes much more sense to just release a graphic novel?

]]> by: Blog@Newsarama » Blog Archive » Marvel to unleash Strange Tales MAX http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3342494 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:58:19 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3342494 [...] According to Heidi at the Beat, amongst their quirky lineup: Paul Pope, Peter Bagge, Molly Crabapple & John Leavitt, Jinko Mizuno, Dash Shaw, James Kochalka, Johnny Ryan, Michael Kupperman, Nick Bertozzi, Nicholas Gurewich, and Jason. [...] […] According to Heidi at the Beat, amongst their quirky lineup: Paul Pope, Peter Bagge, Molly Crabapple & John Leavitt, Jinko Mizuno, Dash Shaw, James Kochalka, Johnny Ryan, Michael Kupperman, Nick Bertozzi, Nicholas Gurewich, and Jason. […]

]]> by: Marvel gets Strange « Comic Book Junkie http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3341061 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:36:22 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3341061 [...] When I read this I nearly fell off my chair. Tony Millionaire, Jason, Paul Pope, and more offer an alt comix take on Marvel characters in the aptly titled, three-issue series  Strange Tales. Finally something from Marvel to get excited about. Although the Jason Aaron/Tony Moore team-up on Ghost Rider is worth praising. [...] […] When I read this I nearly fell off my chair. Tony Millionaire, Jason, Paul Pope, and more offer an alt comix take on Marvel characters in the aptly titled, three-issue series  Strange Tales. Finally something from Marvel to get excited about. Although the Jason Aaron/Tony Moore team-up on Ghost Rider is worth praising. […]

]]> by: Stefan http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3341058 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:35:18 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3341058 I find the fact that "Dash Shaw" and "Doctor Strange" are being used in the same sentence incredibly awesome. Linking the hell out of this. I am so buying this comic book. I find the fact that “Dash Shaw” and “Doctor Strange” are being used in the same sentence incredibly awesome.

Linking the hell out of this. I am so buying this comic book.

]]> by: Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources » Sunday Brunch: 6/7/09 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3340907 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:08:54 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3340907 [...] I AM BUYING THE HELL OUT OF THIS: Finally, that “indie Marvel” project is a go. Strange Tales MAX (interesting it’s coming from the mature readers imprint) is three issues of the best indie creators going nuts on Marvel characters. The biggest news of all is that it’s finally allowing Peter Bagge’s Incorrigible Hulk to see the light of day. I don’t think I’ll be able to wait for the trade on this. Gurewich, Jason, Kupperman, Pope, Shaw, and more. Three issues, 48 pages each, four bucks, September. Sold. [...] […] I AM BUYING THE HELL OUT OF THIS: Finally, that “indie Marvel” project is a go. Strange Tales MAX (interesting it’s coming from the mature readers imprint) is three issues of the best indie creators going nuts on Marvel characters. The biggest news of all is that it’s finally allowing Peter Bagge’s Incorrigible Hulk to see the light of day. I don’t think I’ll be able to wait for the trade on this. Gurewich, Jason, Kupperman, Pope, Shaw, and more. Three issues, 48 pages each, four bucks, September. Sold. […]

]]> by: Drew Geraci http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3340099 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:57:37 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3340099 If Joe Quesada ever decides to step away from Marvel one day, I would nominate Mike Allred as E-I-C and bring back Marvel Pop Art Productions-full steam ahead! I'm serious. If Joe Quesada ever decides to step away from Marvel one day, I would nominate Mike Allred as E-I-C and bring back Marvel Pop Art Productions-full steam ahead!

I’m serious.

]]> by: Gil Jaysmith http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3339130 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:39:16 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3339130 Tony Millionaire does an Iron Man story? Oh, the iron-y. Tony Millionaire does an Iron Man story? Oh, the iron-y.

]]> by: Joe Williams http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3337246 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:40:49 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3337246 Hello, Comix Book 2009. "This is the apex of human artistic achievement." If indy-flavored Paste Pot Pete comics are the pinnacle of humanity then just kill me now... Hello, Comix Book 2009.

“This is the apex of human artistic achievement.”

If indy-flavored Paste Pot Pete comics are the pinnacle of humanity then just kill me now…

]]> by: Jack Fear http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3337062 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:08:01 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3337062 <i>Isn’t this the same idea as what DC did with the “Bizarro” books? </i> Yeah, except that (Marvel being Marvel), within six months half of these stories will be retroactively proclaimed canonical and be given their own spin-off books. Isn’t this the same idea as what DC did with the “Bizarro” books?

Yeah, except that (Marvel being Marvel), within six months half of these stories will be retroactively proclaimed canonical and be given their own spin-off books.

]]> by: Andrew Davis http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3337050 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:51:24 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3337050 Is this where Stan Sakai's Hulk story will see print too? I'm hopeful. Is this where Stan Sakai’s Hulk story will see print too? I’m hopeful.

]]> by: Drew Geraci http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3337048 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:44:50 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3337048 I am so getting this!!!!! I'd love to see this become popular enough to be an ongoing! The Bagge Hulk story at last! Blackeye, the Bizarro book was awesome, and this will be for the same reason! Why complain? We need more comics like this! I am so getting this!!!!!
I’d love to see this become popular enough to be an ongoing!
The Bagge Hulk story at last!

Blackeye, the Bizarro book was awesome, and this will be for the same reason! Why complain? We need more comics like this!

]]> by: Chris Duffy http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336970 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:48:41 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336970 Now I have something to look forward to! : ) Now I have something to look forward to! : )

]]> by: James http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336932 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:59:25 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336932 Yeah! And what's with all these car companies making hybrid cars? We clearly only need one car company to make hybrids. Using somebody else's good idea is just stupid. Yeah! And what’s with all these car companies making hybrid cars? We clearly only need one car company to make hybrids. Using somebody else’s good idea is just stupid.

]]> by: Blackeye http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336851 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:39:31 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336851 Isn't this the same idea as what DC did with the "Bizarro" books? I think DC's lineup was far superior. Is this all these two companies do, is steal ideas from each other? Does Marvel have any plan for their version of the "Wednesday Comics?" Maybe DC has something planned like the "Bromance" compilation. Actually, probably not... Isn’t this the same idea as what DC did with the “Bizarro” books? I think DC’s lineup was far superior. Is this all these two companies do, is steal ideas from each other? Does Marvel have any plan for their version of the “Wednesday Comics?” Maybe DC has something planned like the “Bromance” compilation. Actually, probably not…

]]> by: Dennis V. http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336726 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:38:15 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336726 Great new indeed that the Peter Bagge Hulk story will FINALLY see print! Yay! Great new indeed that the Peter Bagge Hulk story will FINALLY see print! Yay!

]]> by: Molly Crabapple http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336723 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:35:09 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336723 Never thought I'd see the day! Never thought I’d see the day!

]]> by: Chris A. Bolton http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336721 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:33:00 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336721 This is a great idea! Frankly, I wish they'd do this with ALL their comic series. This is a great idea! Frankly, I wish they’d do this with ALL their comic series.

]]> by: Rick Rottman http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336710 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:21:49 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336710 Wow! A $3.99 Marvel comic that will be worth every penny. Wow! A $3.99 Marvel comic that will be worth every penny.

]]> by: James Sime http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336667 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:03:58 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336667 Ooooo! I want that! Ooooo! I want that!

]]> by: Bob Oldman http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336601 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:18:21 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336601 It's about time that Peter Bagge Hulk story is seeing print. I've been waiting for 6 years to read it - ever since it was solicited and cancelled back in 2003. It’s about time that Peter Bagge Hulk story is seeing print. I’ve been waiting for 6 years to read it - ever since it was solicited and cancelled back in 2003.

]]> by: michael http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336571 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:58:19 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336571 Sounding very good! :) Sounding very good! :)

]]> by: Sandy http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336562 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:51:57 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336562 AWESOME. AWESOME.

]]> by: the Freaky Tiki http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336538 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:31:56 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336538 Is it wrong that the next time Mrs. Tiki and I make love... I'll be thinking of this comic instead of her? ;) I love the fact that this is 48 pages of STORY for $3.99 (not ads, but actual creative goodness!). Kudos to Marvel! the Tiki Is it wrong that the next time Mrs. Tiki and I make love… I’ll be thinking of this comic instead of her?

;)

I love the fact that this is 48 pages of STORY for $3.99 (not ads, but actual creative goodness!). Kudos to Marvel!

the Tiki

]]> by: Steve Maser http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336537 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:31:24 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336537 Really? 48 pages for $3.99? For a "MAX" title? Maybe that means prices will be coming down in September? Not. Really? 48 pages for $3.99? For a “MAX” title?

Maybe that means prices will be coming down in September? Not.

]]> by: Matt Maxwell http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336524 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:20:34 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336524 I recommend lamination. I recommend lamination.

]]> by: Matthew Craig http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336523 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:18:47 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2009/06/05/marvel-announces-strange-tales-max-for-september/#comment-3336523 "Explicit Content?" And Spider-Man? Any early copies you get, keep 'em safe and dry. Safe. And dry. //\Oo/\\ “Explicit Content?” And Spider-Man?

Any early copies you get, keep ‘em safe and dry.

Safe.

And dry.

//\Oo/\\

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