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Hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Keatonmr, one of the biggest nerds you'll ever meet. I love comic books, graphic novels, videogames, movies, tv, you name it. I've got my own blog about these things, one that I plan on refurbishing a little bit here soon. I'd like to start doing a weekly podcast, possibly as soon as this Wednesday, and I'd love for you guys to check it out. If you have any questions, just let me know, I'm pretty friendly.

Here's to good chatting,
Keatonmr

P.S. Follow me on Twitter, @Keatonmr

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Welcome to the forums dude!

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Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay.

Since we just met, what type of graphic novels/comic books do you read? Any recommendations?

What games do you play? What consoles do you have?

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I read all kinds of comics and graphic novels. I own 1,000+ comics and 50+ graphic novels. I don't have a preference between Marvel or DC, both are lovely in my opinion. But I also ready more indie stuff like Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, and Scott Pilgrim.

My recommendations list could go on for a while, but I recommend the three mentioned above, Superman: Red Son, Batman: Long Halloween, Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps. War, Watchmen, The Sword, Walking Dead, Kingdom Come, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Irredeemable.

I game a lot as well. Haven't renewed my gold subscription to Xbox Live yet, but planning on doing that sometime within the next few months haha. I have an Xbox 360, a Wii, and a DS as far as newest gen goes. Recently, I've been playing Pokemon: Soul Silver.

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Hmm a preference for comics over trades?
Interesting.
And maybe you will be interested in the next GT Group Read, it is going to be Ex Machinia, we were just gonna wait until it was done.

Read, awesome stuff.
Read, one of my favorites.
Read, good stuff
Read, not a huge fan
Want more information on The Sword.
Still reading, good stuff
Enjoyable
Eh
And what is Irredeemable?

What games do you have for your consoles?

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Heard good things about The Sword but haven't read. Been trying to get this mook above me to read Old Man Logan but he'll have none of it.

Out of curiosity when did you start reading/collecting?

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Overall I'd say I prefer comics over trades, but it really depends. If a series is well into its storyline before I hear about it, like Walking Dead, I just wait for trades. No sense in trying to find all the issues haha. I get issues if they might seem profitable because comics have potential to go up in value, whereas graphic novels do not. That being said, I'm not really into the hobby for the profit (though I do want to open up a comic book shop when I retire), it's more of a passtime really.

I'd love to join you guys for Ex Machina. It's written by Brian K. Vaughan, one of my favorite writers. Y: The Last Man is one of my favorite series of all time, and Ex Machina is shaping up to be the same way. I have the first 8 volumes and volume 9 comes out in May.

The Sword is a nice little graphic novel by the Luna Brothers. The art is very unique, as is the story. It centers around a paralyzed girl, Dara I believe, who finds a mystical sword and can mysteriously walk again. She soon discovers the history of the sword with some dire consequences. It's a 4 volume series, the first 3 of which have been released. Volume 4 should be out sometime within the next few months because the series is two issues from being done.

Irredeemable is basically a what if? story by Mark Waid. The plot is based around what would happen if a superhero heard people talking bad about him, and it caused him to go nuts. The Plutonian used to be the world's greatest superhero, but has now turned into its greatest villain. The first two volumes are out, and I don't believe the series plans on stopping anytime soon. Personally, I really enjoy the counterpart series, Incorruptible. Incorruptible is more or less the exact opposite. It's about Max Damage, a villain gone hero. He's got a female sidekick named Jailbait, for obvious reasons. Both series have potential in my eyes.

And as far as console games go, I have Super Smash Bros., Super Mario Galaxy, No More Heroes, Mario Kart and Wii Sports for my Wii. I have Rock Band 2, Mass Effect 1 and 2, Grand Theft Auto 4, The Darkness, Burnout Paradise, Dead Rising, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2, The Orange Box, Fallout 3, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1 and 2, Oblivion, and Mortal Kombat vs. DCU for my 360

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Welcome, Welcome.

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Oh also, Keatonmr; if you have any friends who you think would like to sign up, please tell them to do so.

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ZOMG new members, I feel so giddy...kind of like Luke Skywalker when he was making out with Princess Leia before he found out she was his sister.

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Hey guys I'm new, omg I completely forgot I was registered lol....anyways sup people!! Name is Kevin, or Kved (psn) gaming consoles I own are umm ps3 and wii =D

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Welcome! :) Where are you from? What do you play on the Wii?

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I'm from Canada, I don't have much games for the wii. I have resident evil 4, warioware sm, madworld. I really want to get zelda for it though I still havn't played it.

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Ahh another Canadian.

What part of Canada are you from, don't say BC!

How'd you find this place?

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He likes Half-Life, thats all I need to know. :)

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BreakABone hey whatsup? You told me about this place, from omegle. I'm the guy with the captain america action figure giving the justice finger lol

Oh and yeah I'm from BC lol

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Welcome.
Also; there are like...7 members from BC here.

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Well then welcome welcome.


And yeah why was hoping he didn't say BC, too many of you folks as is. ;)

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What part of BC are you from v1zz?

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Welcome to GT! Please note only small-caliber firearms are allowed on the premises.

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Fox 6: I'm from Surrey

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Most of our BC members are in the Tri-City area.
Actually, I think they all are.

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Seth is from the Okanogan originally.

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I can never remember if Surrey is the place, everyone else here hates. :P

Anyhow, post, be merry. As you can see, in good company with your fellow Vancouver (ites?)

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surrey WHAT! hahaha j/k I'm not a big fan of surrey myself, just so happens I live here =b

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Hey!
I've been posting a couple weeks now, but didn't realize this was here, so...hello!

I'm Michael (or Mike, no preference). Also from BC.... And well, hmm, I like games! I guess that's important. And other nerdy things, of course. Read comics, watch (some) anime, tech-geek, etc. etc. And, as of recent, I work in the game industry which is pretty neat. Livin' the dream haha

Was recruited by BaB, and very much look forward to posting.

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Hi Mike welcome, by the way you work in the industry? That's awesome! Which company? I am currently finishing up school as well and hoping to get into the industry as well

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Darnit to hell, BC is gonna take over GT when Canadians learn to form a coalition.

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I think you're in love with Canadians Earl. That's why you recruit them.

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In my defense, I didn't know they were Canadians when I started talking with them. :(

They blend in like Americans, didn't use eh or aboot. No hockey talk. Never complained about snow.

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Not to mention the fact he's vacationed with us twice.

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Yeah not sure how that one keeps happening.

And planning a third one. :lolz:

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YES MORE EARL PICS!

Maybe now we can do a road trip or something.


Also the fact that you came here makes me wonder why nobody came up for the Olympics. I'm sure you guys coulda arranged some hospitality form one of us.

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I actually wanted to come up for the Olympics, but the planning just fell through.

And I shall try to avoid any drunk pics this time.

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We will just film you swearing

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Hello guys, I'm Kim. Nice meeting you guys!

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Hello guys! Claude is here and will be staying long!

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Hi to all members. I am Harry Monreal. nice meeting you all in the forum

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Bond, I thought you did something that was going to stop spammers from getting in?
Or maybe they're getting smarter!?
We're all doomed!

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It seems like they are getting smarter.

I honestly don't want to ban em yet because they respond accordingly. They aren't random or off-topic so seeing how smart they really are.