"Comic Book Men" - tv series

Rico · January 15, 2012, 10:52:04 AM

A new, unscripted series from Kevin Smith is starting up on AMC on Feb. 12th right after the return of "The Walking Dead." I don't know much about the series so far, but I like Kevin Smith so I will give it a shot.

Comic Book Men - Watch it on AMC Starting Feb 12

Dangelus · January 15, 2012, 02:45:37 PM

Cool!

Rico · February 17, 2012, 05:54:31 PM

Anyone check the first episode out of this? I thought it was kind of fun. Got to see some of the inner workings of Kevin Smith's comic shop and some very odd people trying to see the staff stuff. Neat little show.

Geekyfanboy · February 17, 2012, 06:29:59 PM

I never heard of this.. somehow missed this thread.. heard about it today on the Forcecast.. will have to check it out.

ChrisMC · February 17, 2012, 07:01:10 PM

It's pretty cool, I like the guys in the store...the freaky people selling crap seems a bit contrived, but oh well, it's reality TV.

Rico · February 18, 2012, 04:45:58 AM

It's a good show if you are a comic book shop goer like I am. Those are definitely the type of people who both work there and visit sometimes.

ChrisMC · February 18, 2012, 05:36:03 AM

We haven't had a comic shop here in about 5 years...but yeah, that's true. There are some unique peeps that pop into thos eplaces.

WillEagle · February 18, 2012, 08:31:23 AM

I want to see this but haven't yet. I bet it is alot of fun to watch.

ori-STUDFARM · February 18, 2012, 10:57:37 AM

I found myself laughing a hell of a lot more than I thought I would. really enjoyed the "in shop" banter between the guys. And some really cool items coming through the doors. Especially loved the 6 Million Dollar Man doll...**sigh** I love nostalgia....

Looking forward to next weeks...

Geekyfanboy · February 18, 2012, 11:09:23 AM

I finally sat down and watched the first episode and I have to say that overall I really enjoyed this series. I found it funny and entertaining. There were a few times where I felt as if they were "being" mean to people, and honestly that would be my only complaint. Now I know they are all "geeks" in their own right but does that give them the right to be mean to other "geeks", I don't think it does but that might just be me.

[spoiler]This episode has three storyline going. One was Kevin and the employees doing a video podcast, which I mentioned. They talk about various geek topics or stuff that would happen in the store.. then the second storyline had people come into the store and try and sell things to them. This is where I think they were cruel to a few of those customers (of course they didn't do in front of them but when they would leave). The final storyline was two of the employees and the guy who just hangs around have a competition to sell the most stuff at a flea market. Again lots of making fun of flea market "type" people. But it had it's funny moments. Some heartbreaking moments was then one of the guys had some Star Trek collector plates, which I collect and he was selling for $10 (crazy good deal), but when the none employee guy went over and smashed two of the plates on the ground (trying to be funny) I was not laughing. It was hard to watch someone who didn't care about these things just smash something that I put a lot of love and value into.. and he did it just to be an ass. [/spoiler]

Other then a few faults as I mentioned I did enjoy this first episode and I'll be back to watch the second one this Sunday.

ori-STUDFARM · February 18, 2012, 01:59:26 PM

Never thought about that Kenny. Yes, I can imagine how disheartening that must be to watch. As for the people coming into the shop to sell....I'm not sure how many of these are genuine customers and how many (if any) are deliberately sent in to act 'kooky'. I get the impression that the sellers are all sent in by the TV people...

Geekyfanboy · February 18, 2012, 02:45:55 PM

Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on February 18, 2012, 01:59:26 PM
Never thought about that Kenny. Yes, I can imagine how disheartening that must be to watch. As for the people coming into the shop to sell....I'm not sure how many of these are genuine customers and how many (if any) are deliberately sent in to act 'kooky'. I get the impression that the sellers are all sent in by the TV people...

Yeah it's tough to tell how much is "produced" and how much is real.. also if it's produced are these "real" people or actors playing a role. But does that make it okay for them to make fun of them after they leave? I mean there are real people out there who are just like some of the sellers.

Rico · February 18, 2012, 03:56:10 PM

I didn't find it really that mean spirited, especially with some of the people that were trying to sell stuff - like that Chucky doll lady. I mean you have to admit, she was not quite firing on all thrusters. I felt the most sympathy for Ming at the Flea Market - but he showed them in the end.

WillEagle · February 19, 2012, 06:24:39 AM

I found this on ~~A&E's~~ AMC's website so I'm going to try and watch it today. As Captain Kirk would say, "Sounds like fun."

Jobydrone · February 21, 2012, 08:59:03 AM

I loved the first episode and will continue to watch. I'm a huge fan of all things "View Askew", seen all the movies, own the DVDs, and listen to many of the podcasts on a regular basis. They're streaming this on AMC's website for free so if you need to catch up it's a good way to get current. I have a feeling that this might not be for all folks here, Kevin Smith tends to cross the line quite often and I'm sure he and his buddies will push the limits of what is considered acceptable to mainstream audiences with this show.

I absolutely loved the Antiques Roadshow element of the program and hope that part continues to be a main focus.