Gargoyles Comic

Zog the Equalizer · 03-25-2008, 06:29 PM

Has anyone else read the comic continuation of the Gargoyles series. I heard about it's existence and then about two weeks ago I found a trade of the first 6 issues. It's awesome, I can't recommend it highly enough for fans of the show.

*Raph's Girl* · 03-25-2008, 06:50 PM

I LOVE the new series. Actually issue 8 is out tomarrow (wednesday)

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There's also a spin-off called Bad Guys. 1 of many spin-offs to come.

Zog the Equalizer · 03-25-2008, 07:01 PM

I'm gonna have to get a subscription to it and it's spin-offs because my local comic shop doesn't carry it and having them special order it is pointless because I only get to go once or twice every two months (My nearest comic shop is an hours drive away)

*Raph's Girl* · 03-26-2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Replicant

I'm gonna have to get a subscription to it and it's spin-offs because my local comic shop doesn't carry it and having them special order it is pointless because I only get to go once or twice every two months (My nearest comic shop is an hours drive away)

The Gargoyles books are bi-monthly or whenever they come out. The series is known for it's delays. The 2nd issue came out some 6 months after the first. Disney is hella slow in the editing process and Greg Weisman has apologized for it on several occasions.

~~AquaParade~~ · 04-13-2008, 02:30 AM

I actually almost picked up the tpb at borders the other day, but I haven't seen the show since it aired and I realized I just dont know enough to warrant a purchase...I'd have no idea what's going on anymore. I've heard good things though.

*Raph's Girl* · 04-13-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoInRed

I actually almost picked up the tpb at borders the other day, but I haven't seen the show since it aired and I realized I just dont know enough to warrant a purchase...I'd have no idea what's going on anymore. I've heard good things though.

Ok..here's a recap of what's going on:

Goliath and Elisa broke up briefly but got back together (Man I was sad when they broke up...)
Currently Lexington and Hudson are in England to protect the stone of scone along with MacBeth, King Arthur, Sir Griff, and a rather large Gargoyle clan never heard of before. I think they may be an extention of the London Clan as they're all animals like them. This clan has 200 members! Only 2 members of the clan have been introduced tho. A female pig (Constance aka Coco) and a male deer (Staghart aka Amp). So yes...Pigs indeed fly now...
Demona has yet to be seen
Thailog has this woman with him (I have no fraking clue who she is) telling him all the myths and legends surrounding the stone of scone (which is really fascinating actually)
The Clones currently live with the Mutates in the sewers (except for Lexington's clone, who decided to stick with Thailog)
King Arthur has decided to stop his quest to find Merlin for a while and just do some research. He's been reading books about himself.

Hudson: "And are they all true??"
King Arthur: "All things are true, few things are accurate.."
MacBeth: "Aye...no bloody kidding!"

Trivia: Gargoyles lay 3 eggs in their lifetime.

~~AquaParade~~ · 04-13-2008, 12:32 PM

As much as I do appreciate that, I'm afraid I have no idea what the hell you're talking about.

I was just a kid when the showed aired and I didnt even seee every episode. That said, do you think I'd be too lost if I picked up the first tpb? Is it quality stuff?

*Raph's Girl* · 04-13-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoInRed

That said, do you think I'd be too lost if I picked up the first tpb? Is it quality stuff?

Ok.. The new comic is the official 3rd season. All you need to know is:

King Arthur was woken up by Elisa and till recently was on a quest to find Merlin
There are Gargoyle clans all over the world: England (which has the largest clan at 200), South America (4 members), North America (8 members), Japan (about 30), and Avalon (about 30 altho they are an extention of the Wyvern clan). So all together there are roughly 300 Gargoyles. Im including the Mutates, Clones, and resurrected Cyborgs as well.
Goliath and Demona have a daughter named Angela
Angela's BF is Broadway
David Xanitos' wife is Fox. She's the daughter of a human (Halcyon Reynard) and the fairy Queen Titania.
The Xanitos' have a young son named Alexander who is currently being trained in the fairy powers by Puck (who was banned from Avalon by King Oberon)
Demona is magically connected to King MacBeth (former High King of Scotland). Making them both somewhat immortal (they can only die by killing each other)
Elisa Maza's brother is the leader of the Mutates. Humans who were tranformed into cat's with wings (and electric powers)
The Mutates protect the homeless and live in a HUGE lair in the sewers (I often wonder how close they live to the turtles...*lol*)
Demona cloned the Weyvern clan (except the dog)
The Clones originally just followed Thailog (Goliath's clone) but now they live with the mutates.
Goliath and Demona have a brother named Coldstone. He's half cyborg. His mate is Cold Fire (another cyborg) and they in turn have a brother named Cold Steel (he's evil).
Thor is the son of Oberon and Titania...and brother of Puck. Actually ALL gods are considered to be children of Oberon. Norse, African, Greek, ect.
David Xanitos is a member of the Illuminati society, which also includes members of the President's cabinet....and possably the President himself.
The Avalon clan was raised by Princess Katherine, Tom, and the Magus (who is currently sleeping till he's healed). The clan consists of members named after the angels. So yes there's a Gargoyle named Raphael.

~~AquaParade~~ · 04-13-2008, 06:13 PM

Well, I've heard good things about the show. Maybe I'll just check that out first and see what I think...it's been too long for me to judge it.

Hmm, wait a second..it says here there are already three seasons. Does that mean they write out the third season of the tv show, and the comic starts at the end of the second? That means less catching up to do (: Were they not happy with the third season?

*Raph's Girl* · 04-13-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoInRed

That means less catching up to do (: Were they not happy with the third season?

Only episodes written by Greg Weisman are canon. The ONLY ep of The Goliath Chronicles (the unofficial 3rd season) that's canon is the first episode. You only need to see the first 2 seasons. Greg got pissed off by Disney and left the series at the end of the second season. The current comic is done in partnership with Disney (who are the editors) and Slave Labour Graphics with Greg Weisman writting it. Any delays in the book are all Disney's fault for being so danged slow.

The non-canon 3rd season, The Goliath Chronicles, was lame and hated by the fans. And believe me there are TONS of fans. There's even a con every year called The Gathering. Gargoyle fandom is much like Star Trek fandom after TOS was cancelled.

**Jester** · 04-13-2008, 06:47 PM

There are some good Goliath Chronicles episodes. ok...maybe one, A Dying of the Light. Great episode.

Jon · 05-02-2008, 11:48 AM

Hadn't posted in here yet, but have been reading the new Gargoyles comics.

The main one has been going great, and Bad Guys (Issue 2 just out this week) has been pretty good too.

An interesting twist at the end of Bad Guys #2 (using Spoilers since the issue is so new)

Spoiler:

*odupianist* · 05-14-2008, 08:55 AM

I just bought the Gargoyles comics recently. I found all of them at my comic book store, even Bad Guys #1. I think it's very good. I just wish season 2 vol 2 of the DVDs would freaking come out.

03-25-2008, 07:01 PM	#3
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	I'm gonna have to get a subscription to it and it's spin-offs because my local comic shop doesn't carry it and having them special order it is pointless because I only get to go once or twice every two months (My nearest comic shop is an hours drive away) __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

04-13-2008, 06:47 PM	#11
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	There are some good Goliath Chronicles episodes. ok...maybe one, A Dying of the Light. Great episode. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-02-2008, 11:48 AM	#12
Jon Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,356	Hadn't posted in here yet, but have been reading the new Gargoyles comics. The main one has been going great, and Bad Guys (Issue 2 just out this week) has been pretty good too. An interesting twist at the end of Bad Guys #2 (using Spoilers since the issue is so new) Spoiler: Dr. Sevarius appears; and Fang's real (human) name is revealed!

03-25-2008, 06:29 PM	#1
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	Gargoyles Comic Has anyone else read the comic continuation of the Gargoyles series. I heard about it's existence and then about two weeks ago I found a trade of the first 6 issues. It's awesome, I can't recommend it highly enough for fans of the show. __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

03-25-2008, 06:50 PM	#2
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	I LOVE the new series. Actually issue 8 is out tomarrow (wednesday) . There's also a spin-off called Bad Guys. 1 of many spin-offs to come. __________________

04-13-2008, 02:30 AM	#5
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I actually almost picked up the tpb at borders the other day, but I haven't seen the show since it aired and I realized I just dont know enough to warrant a purchase...I'd have no idea what's going on anymore. I've heard good things though.

04-13-2008, 12:32 PM	#7
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	As much as I do appreciate that, I'm afraid I have no idea what the hell you're talking about. I was just a kid when the showed aired and I didnt even seee every episode. That said, do you think I'd be too lost if I picked up the first tpb? Is it quality stuff?

04-13-2008, 06:13 PM	#9
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Well, I've heard good things about the show. Maybe I'll just check that out first and see what I think...it's been too long for me to judge it. Hmm, wait a second..it says here there are already three seasons. Does that mean they write out the third season of the tv show, and the comic starts at the end of the second? That means less catching up to do (: Were they not happy with the third season?

05-14-2008, 08:55 AM	#13
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	I just bought the Gargoyles comics recently. I found all of them at my comic book store, even Bad Guys #1. I think it's very good. I just wish season 2 vol 2 of the DVDs would freaking come out.