The Unwritten Discussion Thread (contains spoilers)

[skylight]

Decided to buy the first 3 trades and I loved it! The story is so engaging. Mike Carey does not disappoint.

I'm still trying to decide whether to wait for trades or buy it monthly.

[skylight]

I just started reading this! I can see why this is critically acclaimed!

I only read superhero books so this is a nice change. Thinking of reading Fables next.

[blackphoenix]

I love this book! I hope it's true that they're going to do graphic novels based on all the Tommy books. I personally cannot wait to read Tommy Taylor and The Second Coming.

[BeastieRunner]

I love this book! I hope it's true that they're going to do graphic novels based on all the Tommy books. I personally cannot wait to read Tommy Taylor and The Second Coming.

There's a mini-series/event starting soon with a second Unwritten title.

[Awesome!]

There's a mini-series/event starting soon with a second Unwritten title.

Say what now?

[henryfish]

Say what now?

I think maybe he or she meant the .5 issues that are coming out soon? Cause that's all I can think of related to The Unwritten that is coming up.

Edit: either that or confusing The Unwritten with, uh, Fables? Fables is getting a second ongoing right? Or maybe he or she has inside knowledge.

[BeastieRunner]

Say what now?

I think maybe he or she meant the .5 issues that are coming out soon? Cause that's all I can think of related to The Unwritten that is coming up.

Edit: either that or confusing The Unwritten with, uh, Fables? Fables is getting a second ongoing right? Or maybe he or she has inside knowledge.

It's the .5 issues. It's a mini event thing coming up in November. It will be published twice monthly with issue #31, followed by #31.5 followed by issue #32, followed by issue #32.5, ETC., till issue 36.

Considering the end of #30, I think that is going to be amazing!

[edhopper]

They explained in the letters pages in issue 30 (which was another great issue BTW) that these will be tangent stories like the Rudyard Kipling issue. With some amazing artists doing them.

[BeastieRunner]

They explained in the letters pages in issue 30 (which was another great issue BTW) that these will be tangent stories like the Rudyard Kipling issue. With some amazing artists doing them.

I know, I'm so excited! This is going to be a wonderful ride!

[edhopper]

I thought this last issue was a great wrap up to the Tinker story.

[csis]

So, the 4th trade has finally been released and I read it yesterday, it covers issues 19 to 24. I'm going to go to my LCS today to see if I can find enough back issues to get caught up.

It was good. I think on the whole a little weaker than the third trade, which is so far my favorite, but still solid. I like that as the story progresses you can definitely see Tom maturing. Also, the Pauly Bruckner story at the end was awesome. I really hope they keep throwing those in.

[StoneGold]

I almost hate myself for writing this, but the XM8 never went into production. Just guessing Carey played a video game with it in the game?


Although given the metafictional nature of the series, I guess it could work on that level, but somehow, I don't think it was supposed to.

[henryfish]

I almost hate myself for writing this, but the XM8 never went into production. Just guessing Carey played a video game with it in the game?


Although given the metafictional nature of the series, I guess it could work on that level, but somehow, I don't think it was supposed to.

Well, it was a shady arms dealer selling a custom XM8 - possibly he has a shady arms factory making them based off of stolen and customized designs. That'll work!

Also, great issue. I miss Perker from air, was nice to see his finishes.

[carabas]

It's the .5 issues. It's a mini event thing coming up in November. It will be published twice monthly with issue #31, followed by #31.5 followed by issue #32, followed by issue #32.5, ETC., till issue 36.

.5? Seriously? I hate Marvel for coming up decimal issue numbers.

[NCatron]

.5? Seriously? I hate Marvel for coming up decimal issue numbers.

Yeah, what's wrong with simply switching to bi-weekly? #31 & #32 in the same month. In this case I guess it serves some minor purpose - the .5 issues are by guest artists and sort of "side issues" so this identifies them more clearly.