Desolation Jones Discussion Thread

[thebarkingshark]

Written by Warren Ellis; Art and cover by J.H. Williams III
Get ready for DESOLATION JONES, the new bimonthly ongoing series that's the unique product of the imagination of Warren Ellis (PLANETARY, OCEAN) and the eye-popping visual imagery of J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA!) Desolation Jones - the lone survivor of a horrific experiment called the Desolation Test - just lived through a full year of constant, sleepless agony. A former British intelligence operative, the retired Jones is making ends meet in the private sector as a detective-for-hire to the covert community of ex-spooks who are living whatever life they can in L.A. It's a dirty, ugly job, but someone has to do it - and that man is Desolation Jones. 32 pg, FC Edited by Scott Dunbier $2.99

I've had a permanent erection ever since I heard about this book. I mean, how can I not have one after hearing that Warren Ellis and J.H. Williams III were the creators on this?

This is going to be great and all of you gidgets need to get this! I'm pretty sure that most of you will. Silva, you've never read any Warren Ellis before, right? You need to get this. -SHARK DIGGLER

[thebarkingshark]

Here are some first look reviews for the first issue:

First Look Review #1

First Look Review #2

-SHARK DIGGLER

[Elliot Kane]

Got the first issue of this. Not sure if I'm going to continue getting it or not, though. Interesting in its own way, but not quite the sort of thing that interests me.

[Duncan]

Not even with the thinly veiled Jeronimus Corneliszoon?

Best Ellis book in about 4 years, I think.

[Elliot Kane]

I think Ocean is better.

But yeah, 'Jerry Cornelius' made me smile

[Duncan]

Hmmm, yeah, Ocean is pretty good.

However:

Sprouse V. JHW3? Gotta take JH, and I love Sprouse.

[thebarkingshark]

The first issue was great. I loved Ocean, but I have to agree with Duncan Donuts, Desolation Jones was better.

Anyone who ain't reading this yet should be ashamed of themselves. -SHARK DIGGLER

[ptsteelers]

I am ashamed of myself ... but NOT for missing this fantastic book !! Loved it. I even wrote Warren and told him so (any writer that can put bukkake in a comic gets a letter from me !! )

[thebarkingshark]

Here's a first look at issue #2:











Written by Warren Ellis; Art and cover by J.H. Williams III
The blistering new bimonthly series by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, OCEAN) and J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) continues! It's another day at the office for Desolation Jones as he follows up leads on a particularly tough case. Jones delves deep into the rancid side of LA's spook community as he searches for answers - and a missing girl - in his search for a film that too many people are interested in. MATURE READERS 32 pg, FC $2.99

Oh yeah, can't wait! -SHARK DIGGLER

[Sir Ped of Ro]

the story really doesn't interests me at all...but the art is gorgeous (as usual by Williams)...tempted on buying it for the art alone.

regards

[thebarkingshark]

Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by J.H. Williams III Desolation Jones continues his pursuit of what may be the foulest artifact ever created by man! As he makes his way through the filthy denizens of L.A.'s seediest district, he becomes acquainted with a woman who can shed some light on his task - but there are some willing to do anything to see that he fails! 32 pg, FC 2.99

I'm really loving this book. Warren Ellis has solidly locked up the spot of being my second favorite writer. Behind Mike Carey, of course.

JH Williams is really outdoing himself, this has to be the most beautiful artwork in any comic right now, period.

This is a must read, people. -SHARK DIGGLER