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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 2:41 am    Post subject: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

Well, I am slowly but surely working my way through the Kabuki library, and I have to kick myself for not getting on board before.

Kabuki Vol. 1 I got because at the time I couldn't find the Super Hero Happy Hour TPB. I had seen Mack's work on DD, and known about Kabuki, but it wasn't until I read Mack's work on Echo in DD that I really became curious about the character. Kabuki Vol. 1 was big and beautiful. The sybolism and themes running throughout the story completely drew me in, and I knew then that I wouldn't be able to stop with just one volume.

Kabuki Vol.2 picked up the story of the aftermath of Volume 1. I was a bit disappointed that Vol. 2 was so thin, after reading that great big story in Vol.1, but once I got into the story,and the colors (the first volume was black and white), I wasn't disappointed at all.

Kabuki Vol 3 dealt more with the Agents of Noh trying to find their 'rogue agent' Kabuki, and I was glad to see the other agents get a bit of the spotlight.

Kabuki Vol. 4 I picked up today. Another color volume, this one getting back to Kabuki's story. What an amazing character. A very strong woman. I am completely drawn into her world. I have only finished about half of it (have to eat, will finish the rest after)

Thanks, David Mack for creating such a beautiful and intriguing character. Can't wait to pick up the rest of the Kabuki library.

I know that Mack has a new Kabuki mini coming out. Could someone tell me the release date on that? Don't want to miss it. I should be all caught up on the other stories by the time this comes out.
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 2:49 am    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

I just finished reading Circle of Blood and I really enjoyed it, it was so good I had to order the rest! I bought volume 3 to 6 on ebay and ordered 2 at my LCS!!
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 3:15 am    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

this is probly my favorite series all time. metamorphosis is great. it just keeps getting better. i think the new kabuki is in the first few weeks of march. not sure what date.
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 3:18 am    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

JonnyZ wrote:
this is probly my favorite series all time. metamorphosis is great. it just keeps getting better. i think the new kabuki is in the first few weeks of march. not sure what date.



due, your sig rules

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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 4:50 am    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

Kabuki is one of may favorite books. It is what I am most excited about right now. Can't wait for when the new issue hits... all this waiting is eathing away. If anyone hasn't read it they should.
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 4:57 am    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

Hey friends!

Thanks for all the great feedback!

Shwicaz,
I'm glad you liked the story so far. After you read the fourth volume, I hope you'll check out the fifth volume called METAMORPHOSIS. Because that is by far my favorited of the collections, and I think it is when I really start to hit my stride with the work. Metamorphosis probably represents my most evolved work as a writer (and artist) in comics.
And the new Kabuki series picks up with Kabuki right where Matamorphosis leaves off.

Image tells me that the new issue of Kabuki will ship in March.
I'll continue to update the exact ship date when I get it.

It was solicited as a six issue, but it may very well be an 8 or 9 issue story.
Akemi and Kabuki are the central characters in it.

Best,
David
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 5:12 am    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

MACK! wrote:
After you read the fourth volume, I hope you'll check out the fifth volume called METAMORPHOSIS. Because that is by far my favorited of the collections, and I think it is when I really start to hit my stride with the work.


yay! macks favorite book is mine too! geek orgasm! now all thats left is to do joe quesada, and i can be as cool as mack!

Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 2:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

MACK! wrote:
Hey friends!

Thanks for all the great feedback!

Shwicaz,
I'm glad you liked the story so far. After you read the fourth volume, I hope you'll check out the fifth volume called METAMORPHOSIS. Because that is by far my favorited of the collections, and I think it is when I really start to hit my stride with the work. Metamorphosis probably represents my most evolved work as a writer (and artist) in comics.
And the new Kabuki series picks up with Kabuki right where Matamorphosis leaves off.

Image tells me that the new issue of Kabuki will ship in March.
I'll continue to update the exact ship date when I get it.

It was solicited as a six issue, but it may very well be an 8 or 9 issue story.
Akemi and Kabuki are the central characters in it.

Best,
David


Rock On, David Mack!

I will definately pick up the rest of the Volumes. Most likely next week, when I head back in to the comic shop. Every volume gets better and better, and I can't wait to read Metamorphosis, everyone seems to be raving about that one in particular.
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2004 4:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

I've loved them all so far. However, I think the Circle of Blood storyline should be the one used for the upcoming movie. It just has that 'movie feel' to it.
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PostPosted: Feb 29, 2004 7:46 am    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

Thanks friends,

Circle of Blood is much of the basis for the Kabuki film. So far, the current draft also includes some of the Skin Deep/ Metamorphosis ideas as well.
But the momentum and direct scenes from Circle of Blood is really the driving thrust of it.

Each of the Kabuki books, does read with a different pace and a diffferent approach. Circle of Blood definily has more external action and movement. I think the action becomes more internal and more inside the reader, as the books progress.
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PostPosted: Feb 29, 2004 7:49 am    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

MACK! wrote:
Thanks friends,

Circle of Blood is much of the basis for the Kabuki film. So far, the current draft also includes some of the Skin Deep/ Metamorphosis ideas as well.
But the momentum and direct scenes from Circle of Blood is really the driving thrust of it.


are you gonna give a shout out to "Just Do Joe Quesada" in the film? c'mon, dont let your fans down! Laughing
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PostPosted: Feb 29, 2004 9:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Kabuki Vol 1-4 Reply with quote

Volume 5: Metamorphosis is probably my favorite volume of Kabuki; a treasure awaits you.
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