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Post by G on Nov 29, 2007 6:29:42 GMT -5
Here is a story I wish I had but I do not. I got to borrow it many years ago and I loved it. It was drawn by someone like you and me who did his own comic books as almost a hobby. The thing is, he kept at it and just continued to draw and created an epic novel. I found the characters to be unique and interesting. The story was great but immense. I believe they had 3 or maybe even 4 TPB's. Towards the end it was getting stale and a bit dry. But the 1st couple of volumes were great in my opinion. I would personally like to get a copy of this because I would like to read it again. And, if you can draw but only so well, like myself. Its inspiring to see what you can come up with if you just continue to do it.  |
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Post by G on Dec 2, 2007 13:04:46 GMT -5
No comments on this one?
No one else has read this or at least checked it out?
I thought this with generate at least a comment. Didnt count on it being positive either, although I think it should be. But, I could understand if someone didnt like it.
But, I did expect someone to say something about it.
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Post by cfs on Dec 2, 2007 15:55:42 GMT -5
No comments on this one? No one else has read this or at least checked it out? I thought this with generate at least a comment. Didnt count on it being positive either, although I think it should be. But, I could understand if someone didnt like it. But, I did expect someone to say something about it. I've seen it for sale somewhere locally. I don't remember what the insides look like. cfs |
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Post by G on Dec 2, 2007 20:55:10 GMT -5
Found a couple of reviews:
Nine years in the making, Ronald Russell Roach's Armageddonquest is the epic story of a reluctant Antichrist trying to avoid his destiny as the world hurtles violently toward the final conflict. In the future, there will be two types of readers; those who have read Armageddonquest, and those who have not. This first volume in the trilogy introduces the major players who will bring aboutthe end of the world, including Mariangela, the insane, Christian mother of the antichrist; Anton Artemis, the two-hundred year-old satanic avatar who pushes Tazio toward his destiny; Ulfae, the mysterious demi-god who serves as Tazio's mentor; the Head of Baphomet, Satan's earthbound computer; and Immanuel, the 17th incarnation of the Christ.
And another:
Without a doubt, Armageddonquest is not only one of the best comic books that I have read, but also one of the best works of fiction I have been overall.
Do not confuse this series with an average graphic novel. 6 years in the making (with some chapters taking over a year to develop), Mr. Roach's incredibly well written 900-page-epic is full of incredibly complex and well thought out characters, plot twists, action, and overall adventure. ��Somehow, through all the plots twists and turns, he manages to never lose the reader, nor contradict himself, all the while linking the story back to various prophecies.
Mr. Roach is clearly a scholar, and both his research and creativity shine through on every page.
While the art is at times crude, and while on a graphical level he may not be as good as others in the industry, he makes up for it and even goes beyond it through his storytelling and incredible plot. In the armageddonquest series, the black-and-white art is there to compliment the story, not drive it, and in this way, Mr. Roach has created a comic book that really sucks you in.
900 pages is a lot for any man to write, and a 6 year project is enough for a life's work, but I certainly hope this is not the last I see of Mr. Roach's work. I'm hooked.
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Post by G on Dec 2, 2007 21:19:04 GMT -5
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Post by cfs on Dec 3, 2007 1:03:30 GMT -5
The subject matter does not appeal to me. If the artist catered his style to a less serious type of story, I think people would accept it more easily. He did an amazing achievement. I won't knock that. Unfortunately, if the story doesn't interest me and the art is distracting because of his inexperience, he might as well have translated War & Peace into Swahili. I'm just not going to care.
cfs
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Post by G on Dec 3, 2007 9:50:51 GMT -5
Well, its not going to appeal to everyone. I know that up front. The pages I present here are almost the main theme when you get down to it. But dont forget, it takes place over 900 pages and for what seems like half of it, the deep dark stuff represented here doesnt always show itself. Tazio is the main character, but the support characters make it come alive IMO.
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Post by Brother J on Dec 3, 2007 10:14:36 GMT -5
Well, its not going to appeal to everyone. I know that up front. The pages I present here are almost the main theme when you get down to it. But dont forget, it takes place over 900 pages and for what seems like half of it, the deep dark stuff represented here doesnt always show itself. Tazio is the main character, but the support characters make it come alive IMO. sorry, but it doesn't look like something I would have any interest in. |
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Post by G on Dec 3, 2007 10:32:36 GMT -5
Okay...that's it from me. Tough crowd.  |
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Post by cfs on Dec 3, 2007 12:15:34 GMT -5
You have to look at the volume of work out there and then realize there are a lot of very talented people out there. If I can pick between thousands of other more talented creators, what is the incentive to buy this? I guess what concerns me is that he drew 900 pages and his art evidently got no better. I'm a horrible artist, but I improved after only 50 or sixty cartoon strips. I'm still a lousy artist, but I did get better. His art is more suited towards underground work or comedy. Too many people have better art skills than he does. The art is very distracting for a serious read. I could show you dozens of self-published indy books that have art on his level. All are flops. The painted cover bothers me a bit. It implies you will be getting a story with art on that level. The cover misrepresents the interiors.
I'm not wild about publications that have misrepresentations of the Christian doctrine either. That's one reason I quit supporting Linsner's work. Even if he was a better artist, the contents don't interest me.
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