Does Mighty Hog still post here regularly?

[Steve 0]

I could PM him, but there might be more people around interested in this little bit of info. I know JawD was a fan, but what am I talking about? The Dark Tower series of books by Stephen King is what I'm talking about. They are fantastic and my favourite fantasy type novels you see. And I know that there's probably fantasy out there that's deemed better but I don't really care about all of that.

 

Anyway, the super fantastic bit of news for all those not in the loop when it comes to comic books is that the Dark Tower series being published by Marvel is released on Thursday. So, Mr Hog if you are still among the living around here, go and check them out. There was a 'Marvel Spotlight' issue out this week that had interviews and art samples and all of that and it looks pretty as hell.

 

 

And yes comics are for nerds and all that.

 

Oh, and I have a computer now after splashing the cash so I'm back bitches.

[The Mighty Hog 488]

I'd say it's more lurking in stealth mode than posting regularly

 

I keep meaning to put in a subscription for it but now the date is upon us I think I'll just end up picking them up one at a time. There was a sketchbook that was supposed to be given out free if you made enquiries aswell but I don't know much more than that. I was having a nosey on the marvel mini site for it and it seems that the first lot will just be re-telling the story of Roland getting his guns and then going to Meijs. Wizard and Glass is probably my favourite of the 7 so I'd be hooked no doubt.

[Steve 0]

Good to see you're still alive Mr Hog. From what Jae Lee said in his interview in Spotlight apparently there's going to be 30 or so issues in total with them being broken up into about four mini-series. They are going to be stories that were alluded to in the books but were never fully fleshed out, like Roland getting his guns as you say. If you want to get them on a standing order or anything just go into any friendly comic shop and tell them you want it put aside. You'll be able to do it any time, even though it is released this week.

 

Hey, anything to get more people into comic shops.

 

But how's everything with you? How are your guts? Mine have been surprisingly well behaved for the last 12 months or so, I've been pushing my luck quite often and getting away with it for the most part. In a complete opposite situation to 97% of the posters on here I've been trying to put on weight and have been successful.

 

But the big question is why haven't you been to any piss ups, especially the ones I've been to?

[The Mighty Hog 488]

I think my nearest comic shop is in Newcastle so I'll nip in next time I'm down. The guts are surprisingly good. I pushed to get referred to another specialist cos things were going nowhere under the guy I'd been seeing since the colitis first showed up. So the new guy took a more aggressive approach and it was hell for the first month or so but it calmed back down and as of now I'm in my first period of remission since I was 18. Even managed to be best man at my mates wedding back in August which was a miracle considering I still couldn't really do travelling this time last year.

 

As for piss ups I reckon I'd be able to show my ugly mug next time you are up in the area, so keep me posted.

[Gejon 2]

Geeks, tbh

[The Fish 10430]

Steve, Luke, either of you two seen the "Superman: For Tomorrow" series?

 

seems aimed at the more adult market and might be worth a gander.