Near Mint Minus Presents
Silliness Concerning Must Haves
Oh, Yeah! Did We Mention Hal's Back?! This series is a must-have for DC fans, Lantern/Spectre fanatics, the sage investor, and the child in all of us (who can comprehend death, afterlives, how Yellow is just so hard for Green to defeat (it's a primary color), and multiple personality disorders) . This one gets the "Oh, hells yeah!" from all us here at NMM! |
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Holy Hydra-Hand! This book is the Best! This story arc is excellent and is probably the best Millar has ever done. If you are wise you will purchase Wolverine #24, along with the previous four: 20 - 23. If you are Fumanchu, you will wait until the price is at its peak, then buy the book, at which point you won;t be able to read it for fear of maiming your new investment. Be advised these books are awesome, so please wear disposable underwear. |
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Ready to be Blind-Sided by a book that is sure to turn heads? Shanna The She-Devil offers much more than the expected scantily-clad mistress of boobonic-teaser proportions that one might expect. This comic with art and writing by Frank Cho is a knockout! Equipped with superb art, incredible story, and genuine humor, it is sure to shock all of you who were expecting a shallow resurrection from the deep grave that held this retro-hero. This comic is seriously good stuff, and Frank Cho deserves highest honors for its re-creation! Collectors better grab this one while they can because I have a sneaking suspicion that the price of this beauty is going to go up like the Chicago Fire! |
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Runaways Vol. Two #1 The crew is back! This second volume is sure to please with more plot twists than M Knight Shamalyan can squeeze into two hours of cinimatic expression. You have to read this book in order to live through this month. If you don't you will die when you are forced to auction off your putrid soul just to come up with the massive truck loads of gold boulian necessary to purchase this item as aa back-issue. Can you afford to lose your soul? You already have? Well then what about your pride? Trust me, it's next. You will be hanging your plucked-bearded face in horrifying and painful misery as you attempt to buy this book from your fourteen year old second cousin who will only sell it to you through Ebay because business is business. In the end, it is all up to you, but don't say I didn't point at you and laugh. |
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Wow! Talk about the B-list. But wait, there is a great story here, and excellent art. Want to see how a bunch of would-be's and has-been's achieve the ultimate victory, also known as the most abysmal failure? If so, you have to check out 7 Soldiers of Victory #0! This book is a superbly done setup for numerous titles to come. It is a must for any fan of Morrison, and all fans of the DCU. COmparison? The league of Extraordinary Gentlemen meets Dark Horse Comics. |
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This Book Must Be Ignored!! What a colossal disappointment. I guess I should never judge a book by its cover artist. Not only was this a whacked out crack-jobber, but it was also filled with the most stiff, and random comic art to hit the stands in some time. I am not trying to be rude here, but I think this tendancy to have a master artist do a cover so as to sell a book that is basically none too good, is a crime. I know Alex Ross probably costs a bundle per page, but when you see something like Superman:Strength, you still expect something more than "Blondie" funny pages-style artwork. The same thing has occured with Wolverine:Soultaker. You have a master artist, Katsuya Terada, do the cover only to be followed up by Nagasawa, who can only disappoint in the shadow of the cover artist. This is unfair to both the reader and the interior artist. If you take a book like "Spider-Man and The Human Torch" where the art is not that great, you will still see the art on the cover reveals to you the skills of the interior artist. There is no trick, just plain old honesty. I think the greatest injustice is that done to the interior artist, who, if given the chance to do the cover himself, would not disappoint the reader. Aside from these superficial complaints, i have to stress that the story is not that good, and is rather gimmicky and campy. But I would love to have that cover in a poster-size, orriginal, please?
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This Book Should Probably Not Be Ignored! Teen Titans is at an all time high with its masterful combo of brilliant, pun free writing mixed with highly detailed and expressive art done in the modern style. Dr. Light has once again become a man to be feared and is finally getting the respect he apparently deserves. Check this one out and I promise you will not be disappointed. (Unless you wanted the Titans to not get the crap kicked out of them, cause that doesn’t happen in this comic). |
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If Batman can get better in story than this, I am certain it would out sell Hondas. This book is so perfectly written, and brilliantly illustrated, it is a low-down, dirty shame that due to the creative team being relatively unknown, this book is not going to get the enormous ammount of attention that it deserves. The plot in this tale is simple, but the development and playing of characters is nothing short of brilliance. What's more, your very own mother would enjoy this book if she wasn't too busy wondering why she is still cooking for a son that lives at home, unmarried and unmotivated at age 42. I can't believe you put your mother through all of that, and then you won't even buy her a copy of this comic because you're saving up for that Silver Age replica Iron Man helmet. |
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What did the pirate say when his mom said he should ask that nice winch out? “Avast!” Get it? I’ve asked? Priceless, just like this comic book. This book is to be respected for its old-school style art and its eloquent story writing by Morrison. But for once, Morison’s story takes backseat to his humor involving bands of hobos that have purloined subway trains and used them to pilfer the tunnels of fortune ‘neath the gritty streets of the big apple. Pirates for true with swords, knives, and awful hygiene. Upon their night frigates, they unfurl their black sliding doors and hoist the main lever to set terror upon the underground. This idea is so novel that I must insist you read it, lest I clap you in irons and throw you in the brig (the corner that the crazies urinate in). |
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Of course you knew it was coming. You probably also knew that due to my love of the DCU, I would no doubt suggest this book as the one to buy above all others. What you didn't know was that this book is not only worth the hype, but it is leaps and bounds beyond anything that the hype could make it out to be. This is an excellent story, one that not only deserves your dollar and your attention, but one for the history books. Blue Beetle, a forever unexceptional character is given depth, purpose, and exposure that propels him into the realm of the great detectives. This story is so entrenched in the pertinent goings on of the DCU that it will continue to have repercussions for the rest of comicdom. If, for some reason, you decide that this one is worth a shrug, you may find yourself in a ward of sorts blaming your misguided decisions on the actions of parents, who would have no doubt suggested that you purchase and read this book. You silly person. You can't blame everything on your parents. And, if you miss this one you have only yourself to smear sewage on. |
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The Dead has at last been laid to rest, but that doesn’t mean that you can rest as well. If you are a collector that is missing this series, you are going to regret it. Especially when I egg your house. Mignola is one of the best comic writers of our generation. This series is no exception to that rule. Add in a piece of Abe Sapien’s mysterious past, and you’ll see why ignorance is no excuse. |
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Peblee Recommends: Though this book’s layout and storyboarding can get confusing, I believe that confusion is the main drive of this issue. The story of Thor vs the Ultimates, this book hints at so much more lying beneath it all. Who is the rat trying to sink the Ultimates’ ship? Who is it that continually leaks info to the media? Is Loki real, or in Thor’s brain? If Thor’s powers come only from his belt, then is he truly the God of Thunder, or is he just a lunatic, a fake, a wannabe? You won’t find out in this issue, but you will be massively more suspicious of certain folks in the Ultimates’ inner circle. You will end up with no answers, and a bucket full of new questions. The next few issues are staged to be awesome, so this book gets the nod for setting up what should end up being more intrigue than you can process in your mental juicer. |
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Fumanchu Recommends: Fables has always been good, but now I would say that it is in its prime, and at a perfect time to jump in. This is some seriously good stuff that is funny as well. Do yourself a favor and start collecting Fables right now. If you are reading this sentence, then you didn’t follow my advise. I said now! Don’t pretend you have something better to do. I know that you don’t, not if you are reading this website. |
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Fumanchu Recommends: When I first saw this, I thought that perhaps this was a story about a super powered Lex Luther, or maybe it was a “what if” story centered around Lex Luther actually being Superman. I could not have been more wrong. This mini series shows Luther’s life from his perspective. This extremely well written comic shows us a Luther who is a good guy with evil methods, and it also makes you wonder why Lex Luther has chosen to remain an ordinary human being all this time when he obviously has the recourses to make himself a superhuman. The answer? He is a superhuman, just of regular flesh and blood. |
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Peblee Recommends: Brubaker packs a punch that will bloody your already misshapen nose. Seriously, though, if your nose were any weirder girls would scream as they ran away, rather than simply running. I mean Brubaker is seriously changing the paradigm at Marvel. If only he could have an influence on other big selling books, Marvel might find itself respectible. |
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Fumanchu Recommends: Another one of Robert E. Howard’s fierce creations has been revived with spectacular story and some of the best artwork out there. This is one mean lady, I can tell you, and she’s one you will be deeply chagrinned to miss, especially because this issue is only 25 cents. So forgo that gumball this once and get something a little tastier. |
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This is the best book that i have read this month. It will leave you wishing that Willingham and Buckingham had detailed even the most trivial of events concerning the travels of Litlle Boy Blue. With such genius this story is told, to the end that you would pluck the heart from the chest of your own grandmother just to get your hands, unskilled in socialities as they are, on the next issue. This is the good stuff, people. Forget any comic you have read before and let your jowels feast on the savory wonder that is Fables. |
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This is not a book to miss, unless of course you are a young’n, because there is definitely a lot in this comic that is for mature readers only. But if you are a mature reader, you are not going to want to miss this series. It’s crammed with intrigue and mystery, as well as a heaping serving of action and the grotesque. I predict that this is going to be a great yet heavy comic book in which the reader is left satisfied, but not happy. |
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Batman doesn't get any better than when his life is scripted by everyone's favorite Jewish Senator, Lieberman. This incredible run on Gotham Knights was so very original and awesome that I feel it my personal duty to force the world to read it. So, if you or someone you love has a life which you deem at least remotely valuable, may I kindly (never mind the gun) suggest that you read the recent and astounding Poison Ivy storyline in Gotham Knights. Your blood and sinew will thank you. |
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Even if we can't quite be sure of where he is going, the best reccommendation that I can give you is read the Seven Soldiers books. They are the most interesting comics out right now. If you are just too dense to desire a hand in hand adventure down the paths leading through the nether regions of Morrison's mind, then perhaps you should not venture there at all. Nope, keep reading Black Panther and Wolverine Soultaker. Then come over here so I can pat you on the head, you mental homonculous. |
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Paul Chadwick’s masterpiece has once again surfaced in another mini series. Concrete is a one of a kind character whose profound musings give amazing insight into our own self-isolation that this becomes more than just comic books. This is some heavy stuff, but I promise that no one who reads Concrete will regret it. |
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Ready to feel that unsure feeling you get when one of the biggest n'er do-wells in the DCU becomes more important, meaningful, and grand than the old boyscout who is his enemy? Did that sentence not seem to make adequate since to you? Are you lame enough to ignore the astounding artwork of Bermejo? Can I end this in the form of a question? |
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Mike Carey’s recent 18 issues of Ultimate F4 have included some of the best writing that the fearsome foursome have ever been featured in. Now he is teamed up with Ink Master Jae Lee for an all new story arch. Need I say more? |
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So maybe that is a corny headline for this little tidbit, but I don't care. The only thing that I care about right now is getting three inane discussions up and on the site, which requires massive amounts of scheduling necessary to corner Fumanchu and force him into talking about things other than Aquateen Hunger Force. Not that there's anything wrong with Carl and the gang, but that is for another site. Oh, and I really care about getting you to jump on the Brian K Vaughan Fan-Train. Do it. It is worth it, my furry friend - that's right. You do need a shave. A shave and three bucks to buy this book.
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So you think you know stuff about things, huh? Think you’re a cool comic book guy, right? HA! Got ya! Everyone knows comic guys aren’t cool. But I’ll tell you what is cool, because I’m sure that both of you don’t know, geeks. The Spectre is cool. Not only is he unashamed of gallivanting around next to naked in his disgustingly pale and knobly skin, but he is also the most powerful being in the DC universe! Ok, so maybe that still isn’t cool, but he is a big time player in comics. And this series will tell us what is to become of him now that he has lost his host, Hal Jordan. I like it so much I might buy a couple and send them to both of our readers. |
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Peblee Recommends: When Alan Moore is on the books flow like beer. I, myself was very impressed by this book, and am thrilled by the concept. If you are fool enough to pass this one up, you just might be able to manage a few comic shops that I know of. Let it be known that I am not referring to Ultimate Heroes. But, in all earnestnosity let me recommend to you this most excellent of books, which in twelve issues exploring a world like unto our where heroes are known to be unreal, and yet might really exist, is bound to be a chart topper, unlike your latest shower-rendition of TMBG Birdhouse in Your Soul. |
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Fumanchu Recommends: That's it , Fumanchu didn't write anything. |
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Peblee Recommends: What could be more real-to-your-life than a future in which you will not go outside of your house (or your parents house) ever because a much better looking automaton "surrogate" will be going around living your life for you. The surrogates better than you in every way, and the thing is, you love it. Why? Because you aren't just sitting at home, you are sitting at home living life through the eyes, ears, and everything else of the surrogate you. Why is this a step-up? Because your life just became successful in every arena, and that ain't normal, now is it? So, this book probably needs no recommendation from me, but I'll say this anyway: buy it. It is the best new concept that I have read in a long time. |
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Fumanchu Recommends: A hilarious romp through the saint-free latter days, Strange Girl puts a hilarious spin on the fiery doom that awaits the sinful here on Earth. Not only is it brilliant, hilarious, and uniquely illustrated, but it is also an Image comic that is sold for a normal price, and that is something we all need to support. |
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What could be more real-to-your-life than a future in which you will not go outside of your house (or your parents house) ever because a much better looking automaton "surrogate" will be going around living your life for you. The surrogates better than you in every way, and the thing is, you love it. Why? Because you aren't just sitting at home, you are sitting at home living life through the eyes, ears, and everything else of the surrogate you. Why is this a step-up? Because your life just became successful in every arena, and that ain't normal, now is it? So, this book probably needs no recommendation from me, but I'll say this anyway: buy it. It is the best new concept that I have read in a long time. |
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A hilarious romp through the saint-free latter days, Strange Girl puts a hilarious spin on the fiery doom that awaits the sinful here on Earth. Not only is it brilliant, hilarious, and uniquely illustrated, but it is also an Image comic that is sold for a normal price, and that is something we all need to support. |
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I guess I am in the mood for some dark humor, this week. I thought that since you are unable to decide anything for yourself, and I skipped out on giving you any recommendations last week, you must really be in dire straights. So here are the two recommendations: Desolation Jones, by Warren Ellis; and Zombie King, by Frank Cho. Read em and weep about your crappy life. |
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Few can deny Eric Powell’s prowess at both writing and art, and his brain child The Goon receives his utmost attention. Just from that you should be inspired to pick up this issue, but if you are not convinced, let me tell you that this is one hilarious comic book. And not only is it funny, but it is fun to read. Trust me, you will like it, both of you. |
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There is nothing currently out to compare with this series. The closest thing is Sandman, but as we know, that has been long since over with. Here now is the keeper to the Keys of Dreaming, Willingham himself, will you not enter his magical realms? Infidel! |
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Essential for any collector, the Books of Doom series is the story of Victor von Doom, one of the greatest comic villains of this or any time. You had better get it, or he will crush your pathetic soul out of existence personally. |
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This is some of the best comic book writing and art you will ever find. This is a book where the writer is the superhero and you are the hapless victim who needs sving from your mandane and tight-filled comic life. You need rescuing from a heroic story teller who doesn't treat you like a seven year old with ADHD. |
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