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  • #16
    I've really been enjoying this title. JMS posted preview pages for the issue coming out today:



    Jan
    "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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    • #17
      The first trade paperback is being solicited now.

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      • #18
        Nice interview with JMS with some tidbits on the second arc starting up in this next issue out May 28.



        Jan
        "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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        • #19
          The first trade for JMS' Twilight Zone is out now.

          Rating: Teen + Cover: Francesco Francavilla Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Art: Guiu Vilanova Publication Date: June 2014 Format: Softcover Page Count: 104 pages ON SALE DATE: June 11 From the mind of J. Michael Straczynski, Hugo Award-winning creator of Babylon 5 and writer for the blockbuster films Thor, Changeling, and World War Z! Trevor Richmond is a Wall Street investor who embezzled millions and is about to tank the economy. Desperate to avoid the consequences for his actions, he goes to Expedited Services, which offers to help him disappear and enjoy a life of leisure in a new identity. But what exactly is this new life, how much is freedom worth, and what happens to the old life when someone else shows up to claim it? This captivating first volume will push the boundaries of The Twilight Zone into new and uncharted territory - a journey that will travel into the past and the future, into murder and revenge, and finally into the sunrise of nuclear Armageddon! ISBN-13: 978-1-60690-505-0


          Jan
          "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Jan View Post
            The first trade for JMS' Twilight Zone is out now.

            Rating: Teen + Cover: Francesco Francavilla Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Art: Guiu Vilanova Publication Date: June 2014 Format: Softcover Page Count: 104 pages ON SALE DATE: June 11 From the mind of J. Michael Straczynski, Hugo Award-winning creator of Babylon 5 and writer for the blockbuster films Thor, Changeling, and World War Z! Trevor Richmond is a Wall Street investor who embezzled millions and is about to tank the economy. Desperate to avoid the consequences for his actions, he goes to Expedited Services, which offers to help him disappear and enjoy a life of leisure in a new identity. But what exactly is this new life, how much is freedom worth, and what happens to the old life when someone else shows up to claim it? This captivating first volume will push the boundaries of The Twilight Zone into new and uncharted territory - a journey that will travel into the past and the future, into murder and revenge, and finally into the sunrise of nuclear Armageddon! ISBN-13: 978-1-60690-505-0


            Jan
            Ohh, I liked the look of this when the issues were solicited. May have a flip read when it comes into my LCS to see if I want it. Did you read these Jan? If so, what did you think?
            Captain John Sheridan: I really *hate* it when you do that.

            Kosh: Good!

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            • #21
              I've been enjoying it. One thing to keep in mind is that there are (iirc) three arcs which will be intertwined a bit. This one collects the first arc and one or more background players in this arc will feature prominently in the others. Can't wait to see how this plays out.

              Jan
              "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Jan View Post
                I've been enjoying it. One thing to keep in mind is that there are (iirc) three arcs which will be intertwined a bit. This one collects the first arc and one or more background players in this arc will feature prominently in the others. Can't wait to see how this plays out.

                Jan
                Thanks, good to know. Perusing the previews, I like the page layouts, but the art style does little for me. It's a bit 'stock polished comic book house style' for me. Functional, but not very exiciting.
                Captain John Sheridan: I really *hate* it when you do that.

                Kosh: Good!

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                • #23
                  Just finished issue #8 where the second arc is concluded and begins the next. I hope we get to see at least a little bit more of Diana Westby, though, to see if the message (which might seem just slightly familiar to B5 fans) finally gets through.

                  Jan
                  "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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                  • #24
                    New arc starting in TZ #9 out on Sept. 24. Preview here!



                    Jan
                    "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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                    • #25
                      Issue #5 is available for free via Bleeding Cool:

                      As we roll into the new year, we have the start of a new story arc for you from The Twilight Zone #5 written by J. Michael Straczynski and drawn by Guiu


                      Jan
                      "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Ubik View Post
                        Thanks, good to know. Perusing the previews, I like the page layouts, but the art style does little for me. It's a bit 'stock polished comic book house style' for me. Functional, but not very exiciting.
                        I finally got around to reading this and really enjoyed it. I was a little skeptical, since Twilight Zone is so unique and I wasn't sure how well anyone could translate it to a good comic, but Joe did a great job. And I actually liked the art. Granted, that's probably because I've been reading Sandman lately, and the art for that is hideous, so anything is an improvement. I also liked the panel layouts and scene transitions. Some of them were very clever, and it captured some of the feeling of a Twilight Zone episode. Good stuff. Looking forward to the next TPB.

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                        • #27
                          Preview pages for TZ #11 coming out January 14:


                          Jan
                          "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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                          • #28
                            JMS posted a link to the final Twilight Zone issue coming out 2/18:



                            Jan
                            "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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                            • #29
                              I finally made it to the comic shop for the final issue. Sorry to see this end - it's been a really good read. And what I liked best was that it had a genuine ending, not just a twist like one so often would get in TZ episodes or in short stories. This time, in typical JMS fashion, we got to see the consequences of the choices made.

                              And that ending monologue was pure Rod Serling. As it should be since apparently Mr. S (as he's referred to in the story) is "back in the business".

                              Hope JMS might do this again.

                              Jan
                              "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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                              • #30
                                Finally got to finish this (no thanks to my comic shops -- just ordered the book from Amazon to push an order to Free Shipping).

                                Overall, I love what JMS did with this. The first book was amazing, the second was pretty good, and I found the finale to be somewhere in between. I didn't love the way the third story dragged out the obvious conclusion to the Roy Chambers storyline, but I did enjoy the way the aftermath was handled. I do wish JMS hadn't just forgotten about John Ross, though. He was really important at the beginning, and now what?

                                P.S. Loved all the shoutouts to the original series: Beaumont, Matheson, etc.

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