The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[Cadence]

But seriously, "The Books of Magic" mini-series written by Gaiman with art by Bolton, Hampton, Vess, and Johnson is spectacular if you want to see some magic users - even if you aren't a big DC comics fan.

Spoiler: Some favorite memories

"And Raguel, to whom has been entrusted the vengeance of the Lord."
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"That's right. The boy's mine. And in thirty seconds, me, and him, and the witch, are going to walk out of here. You know who I am. Or you ought to. You know my reputation now... does anyone here really want to start something?"
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"You're LYING. YOU do not know my NAME." "Perhaps. Do you wish to find out how loudly I can shout?"

 

[Scribe]

Doesn't the pedantry get tiresome? I dont think you are even a troll, so just why do it?

 

[prabe]

But seriously, "The Books of Magic" mini-series written by Gaiman with art by Bolton, Hampton, Vess, and Johnson is spectacular if you want to see some magic users - even if you aren't a big DC comics fan.

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Spoiler: Some favorite memories

"And Raguel, to whom has been entrusted the vengeance of the Lord."
---

"That's right. The boy's mine. And in thirty seconds, me, and him, and the witch, are going to walk out of here. You know who I am. Or you ought to. You know my reputation now... does anyone here really want to start something?"
---

"You're LYING. YOU do not know my NAME." "Perhaps. Do you wish to find out how loudly I can shout?"

Introduction by Zelazny? That can't be much newer than the mid-1990s, right? Roger's been dead a while.

 

[Cadence]

Introduction by Zelazny? That can't be much newer than the mid-1990s, right? Roger's been dead a while.

1993 collection of the 1990-1991 four issue mini-series.

 

[prabe]

1993 collection of the 1990-1991 four issue mini-series.

Yeah. I didn't look up when Zelazny died (still haven't), 'cause that would have been cheating. It's sometimes a little surprising how long Gaiman's been at it.

 

[MarkB]

Yeah. I didn't look up when Zelazny died (still haven't), 'cause that would have been cheating. It's sometimes a little surprising how long Gaiman's been at it.

Fun fact I only learned today: He did the translation for the English language dub of Princess Mononoke.

 

[CleverNickName]

 

[prabe]

Fun fact I only learned today: He did the translation for the English language dub of Princess Mononoke.

Sorry, antecedent problems: Zelazny or Gaiman? (This is a fact I am learning this instant.)

 

[MarkB]

Sorry, antecedent problems: Zelazny or Gaiman? (This is a fact I am learning this instant.)

Gaiman.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

But seriously, "The Books of Magic" mini-series written by Gaiman with art by Bolton, Hampton, Vess, and Johnson is spectacular if you want to see some magic users - even if you aren't a big DC comics fan.

View attachment 353675

Spoiler: Some favorite memories

"And Raguel, to whom has been entrusted the vengeance of the Lord."
---

"That's right. The boy's mine. And in thirty seconds, me, and him, and the witch, are going to walk out of here. You know who I am. Or you ought to. You know my reputation now... does anyone here really want to start something?"
---

"You're LYING. YOU do not know my NAME." "Perhaps. Do you wish to find out how loudly I can shout?"

John Constantine remains one of the greatest modern fictional wizards, even if DC did him dirty after the original run of Hellblazer wrapped up. (John should not be shooting magic lasers out of his hands, in any medium.)