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Twocool4u1 Veteran
Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 2598 Location: oregon
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Posted: Aug 23, 2004 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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meta because of hte art. but i like the whole storyline of all the books. i still need to re-read meta and scarab |
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Michael_Goodman Senior Member

Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 2127 Location: Clearwater, FL
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Posted: Aug 23, 2004 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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Skin Deep.
The reader is just as clueless as Ukiko.. you set up suspense with the opening sequence (n the trade), the whole Akemi is she real or a trick.. the psychological interigation.. the sweet scenes where Ukiko paints her room and shows herself for Akemi.. the artwork.. Act 2 is one of the greatest comics of all time..
But I think The Alchemy is going to be my favorite. _________________
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Michael_Goodman Senior Member

Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 2127 Location: Clearwater, FL
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Posted: Aug 23, 2004 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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Also, I like how Ukiko passes out from drugs and then wakes up to a different environment. So dreamlike. I love it! |
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Macmanyosi Veteran

Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 4288 Location: Windsor, Ontari-ari-ari-o
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Posted: Aug 23, 2004 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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I'll say Circle of Blood because I haven't had a chance yet to read any of the other trades I picked up in Chicago  _________________ -Michael Wheeler
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Jon_Dye Enthusiast

Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 736 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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Posted: Aug 23, 2004 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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MACK! wrote: | Do you like best?
Why?
I'm doing research  |
ask me to pick a favorite kid why don't ya?
Um, I think I like metamorhosis best I guess, because it had that sense of closure.
still, Circle of blood was great for a start. _________________ http://www.livejournal.com/users/changingshades/
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J. R. Scherer Senior Member

Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 1145 Location: Des Moines, IA
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 12:38 am Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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I read all of them this weekend. I that Scarab is probably my favorite, for that emotional gut-punch at the end. Here's what I had to say in a thread I made over the weekend:
I wrote: | Okay, I've finished Circle of Blood, and Dreams and now I'm midway through Masks of the Noh.
Man, David Mack seriously pisses me off. Who the hell does he think he is?
First off, his writing is thoroughly engrossing and top notch.
Secondly, his art is mindblowing, especially the painted stuff.
Thirdly, his bio says that he's won martial arts tournaments, speaks multiple languages, and has a brain bigger than the fucking Leader's...
Fourthly, he's a damn good looking man. I'm not gay, and I don't plan on swinging that way, but if I did, David Mack would totally make me drool...
Fifthly--Goddammit, he's a super nice guy, too! When I met him in Chicago, he simply could not have been cooler. Special dances for fans. Super discounts and freebies. What the fuck!? I mean, jeez, if you're gonna be perfect, couldn't you at least be a smug prick about it? No, he's got to be all super likable and charismatic and shit so now how am I supposed to hate David Mack properly without having a guilty conscience? Huh? How?
And that's why David Mack totally pisses me off.
Damn you, David Mack! |
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ImprovingGODDARD Veteran
Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 3695 Location: philly
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 12:45 am Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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eh, they all suck _________________ La tee da,I'm Alex(sadly)Maleev
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ImprovingGODDARD Veteran
Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 3695 Location: philly
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 12:47 am Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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skin deep would probably be my favorite, but they're all good _________________ La tee da,I'm Alex(sadly)Maleev
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akaRyanHoffman Addict

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 7975 Location: just around the corner
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 12:48 am Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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Oooooo, they're all so good!
Circle of Blood is the first one I read and what got me hooked, so that one holds a special place in my heart. That's probably my personal favorite.
But the BEST one? Where I think everything came together? Definetly Metamorphosis!
Keep up the good work man!  _________________ akaBling Bling Van Petersen
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Ryan_Walsh Enthusiast

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 771 Location: Hopelessly lost
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 1:17 am Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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Metamorphosis I liked for the variety of art AND because you see Kabuki take control of her own life. If we're talking what works best as a collected volume, though, I gotta say Agents: Scarab. It works as a self-contained volume AND as a part of the Kabuki mythos, and I personally enjoyed the tighter focus. _________________ -Ryan Walsh
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MACK! Enthusiast
Joined: 27 Sep 2003 Posts: 761
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 4:21 am Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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Greg T wrote: | Metamorphosis...cuz that's the only one I've read so far. I'm getting the rest of them, so I'll be able to have a better opinion soon.
The thing I really enjoyed about the book was the fact that although there was plenty that came before it, I didn't feel lost. I was able to immerse myself in the world you've created, and although I knew I wasn't there for the beginning, I felt I knew each character well enough. Plus, it's just a great story. I love introspective pieces.
On another note, if you read this again David, did I give you copies of Hero Camp in Chicago? If not, and you would like to read it, please pm me with your address and I'll get some out to you.
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Hey Greg, I remember you at Chicago! I was just thinking about that earlier today. I'll have to check my Chicago pile of books to see if I have Hero Camp
Thanks for the kind words and the feedback.
I really appreciate everyone giving me their 2 cents about this.
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MACK! Enthusiast
Joined: 27 Sep 2003 Posts: 761
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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Ryan_Walsh wrote: | Metamorphosis I liked for the variety of art AND because you see Kabuki take control of her own life. If we're talking what works best as a collected volume, though, I gotta say Agents: Scarab. It works as a self-contained volume AND as a part of the Kabuki mythos, and I personally enjoyed the tighter focus. |
THanks Ryan,
I'm really looking forward to doing a self-contained story for each of the Noh operatives (Like the one with Scarab) in the future.
I'm hoping to work with Alex Maleev on one of them as he mentioned at his Joe Q board.
Glad the Scarab story worked for you. It was a joy to work on it. And heck of a lot easier for me than the others
I had so much fun writing it. With Rick Mays having to do all the hard work of drawing it  |
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pornbot2 Senior Member

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 1130 Location: S.I.N.Y.
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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Tough call between Meta and Skin Deep. Those little notes crack me up. If I had to pick one, I'd say Skin Deep. _________________
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DocWagon Addict

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 5081 Location: See-do-nee, Aw-stray-leah
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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Damn you, Mack!
I just finished Scarab - why, oh why, couldn't we have a happy ending for once?
I was dreading something along those lines almost from the start, but I got the wrong end of the stick. _________________ Doc'
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Murdocks Girl Senior Member

Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1728 Location: Chi-town (*CHICAGO*)
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Posted: Aug 24, 2004 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: For those that have read Kabuki, which volume... |
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This is like asking me should i read kabuki or daredevil or powers first when all the directs come out on the same day (the agony, i tell you....argh).
ok.
my favorites- COB, Meta, and Dreams.
not in that order though.
I love Blood because, well when i read it was kinda of a tricky point in my life and it gave me some clarity.
Meta is just.....wow.
and Dreams i think would have to be locked into #1 spot. just because.
probably didn't help at all.
sorry.
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