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12-11-2006, 12:10 AM
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Hercules
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: By a Lake in NC
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Fables and Ex Machina: Worth Reading?
I just finished the first 7 trades of Y The Last Man. The series was entertaining and I enjoyed it.
That got me thinking that I might pick up the trades for Fables and/or Ex Machina. Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions on either of these series?
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12-11-2006, 12:49 AM
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Defender of The Defenders
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: The Dark Places, CT
Posts: 11,645
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If you are looking for a new title, Emissary has been pretty interesting.
If you like Vertigo, do you read Hellblazer?
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12-11-2006, 12:52 AM
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Cosmic Art Collector
Adamantium Plus Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 9,920
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If you liked Y, then I think you'll enjoy both Fables and Ex Machina. Fables is my favorite of the three by far, though I've only read the first 2 trades of Ex Machina, so it's not a fair comparison.
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12-11-2006, 01:26 AM
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Suicide Squad
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 7,397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Underdog07
I just finished the first 7 trades of Y The Last Man. The series was entertaining and I enjoyed it.
That got me thinking that I might pick up the trades for Fables and/or Ex Machina. Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions on either of these series?
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You've just named the 3 of the trades I most enjoy, currently. I recommend going all in for each of these. I don't see how anyone could not like Fables. Ex Machina is worth it for the art alone and the story is really intriguing, although if I tried to summarize, it wouldn't sound like it. 
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12-11-2006, 01:28 AM
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Hercules
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: By a Lake in NC
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2 definite votes is enough for me. I can get the 11 trades for $60 so its not too much of an investment. I think I'll snag them.
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12-11-2006, 01:31 AM
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Galactus
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Farmers Branch
Posts: 30,626
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Read fables, its awesome!
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12-11-2006, 01:06 PM
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Ghost
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 8,648
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yes, please come forward with reviews/opinions, especially Ex Machina. I've been considering reading it, but for a number of reasons it strikes me as one of those series that "tries too hard to be cool". Any yeas or nays would be welcome.
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12-11-2006, 01:33 PM
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Galactus
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Farmers Branch
Posts: 30,626
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I'm gonna review 1st trade of y, 2cd trade of fables, and 1st trade of ex machina today!
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12-11-2006, 01:53 PM
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The Avengers
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Naples, FL
Posts: 685
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Like Ex Machina a lot, not sure where it's going but I'm enjoying the ride. Very interesting characters and serious storylines (at times). The timeframe flip flopping can be a little confusing though.
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12-11-2006, 04:04 PM
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Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,105
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Ex Machina is a must, I don't always agree with it's (political) point of view, but BKV is a solid writer and it's a great ride. Fables is brilliant, great concept and just when you think this story is going to wear down and become tired another curve is tossed right at your head. Both these books are going to be talked about years after they are gone much like Preacher and Sandman.
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