Comic book/graphic novel recommendation?
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Stuff I read, loved and now recommend:
- Welcome to the Jungle - The first Dresden Files comic, fits the books like a tee.
- John Constantine; All His Engines - Haven't finished it yet though, but it's awesome so far.
- The Definitive Iron Man - collection of Iron Man comics, shows how the comic and the character evolves really well.
- Superman: Red Son - The most awesome alternate-universe story you'll find anywhere.
- Batman: The Killing Joke - Wonderful Joker-focussed story.
- Deadpool Classics Vol. 2 - First comic book I ever bought, another collection of comics.
- The Dark Knight Returns - Batman at his best really.
- Batman: Arkham Asylum - Hands down the most insane comic you'll ever see, the art is...just wow.
- Welcome to the Jungle - The first Dresden Files comic, fits the books like a tee.
- John Constantine; All His Engines - Haven't finished it yet though, but it's awesome so far.
- The Definitive Iron Man - collection of Iron Man comics, shows how the comic and the character evolves really well.
- Superman: Red Son - The most awesome alternate-universe story you'll find anywhere.
- Batman: The Killing Joke - Wonderful Joker-focussed story.
- Deadpool Classics Vol. 2 - First comic book I ever bought, another collection of comics.
- The Dark Knight Returns - Batman at his best really.
- Batman: Arkham Asylum - Hands down the most insane comic you'll ever see, the art is...just wow.
I'd second Moon Knight. He's more-or-less Marvel's answer to Batman. I just finished The Bottom a while ago and it was damn good (a tad confusing at times, probably because I had no prior experience with Moon Knight, though.)ReservoirAngel said:In the vein of superheroes, I'd wager a VERY tentative recommendation of Moon Knight (2006 onwards) cause I kind of liked it but it's not everyone's cup of tea by far.gamingsuper said:haha I have quite often ended up sounding like a fanboy, I just roll with it in the endReservoirAngel said:You won't regret Hellboy. It's what got me into comics. I never read them before Hellboy (well, I'd read V for Vendetta before that, but nothing else).gamingsuper said:If it's too good not to check out you have got me there how can I resistReservoirAngel said:I'll recommend what I'm currently reading:
Hellboy! Always Hellboy, it's too good not to check it out.
Also for the slightly nerdier aspect: The Flash Volume 3 (currently ongoing)
oh, and I have to throw in traditional recommendations for these BEASTS of graphic novels:
Just cause Alan Moore is awesome and these are his best work
I am all about the nerd as well so that will also be looked into.
Thanks
To be honest, it's my opinion that Mignola is right up there with Moore and to a slightly lesser extend Johns (writer of the current Flash comics) in terms of comic-book story-writing ability. Hellboy is just...amazing. Interesting, well-written AND an amazing art style to it.
Wow I sound like a fanboy now...I'll just slink back to my cave.
whilst in your cave if you think of any more recommendations they are welcome.
I will look into hellboy you have got me interested now.
Also, a slightly less tentative one for something I haven't read anything of, but have heard good things about: Invincible Iron Man.
I don't know how I forgot to put that one on my list.Hyper-space said:
Also recommending:
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Peterson, because it's gorgeous.
The Crow by J. O'Barr, since it's a modern day gothic poem in visual form.
The World Below by Paul Chadwick, for offbeat sci-fi.
Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon.
Crap, there's way too many I could list, but I don't want to spend all day doing it.
Garth Ennis. He writes very strong stories. Preacher is an absolute classic and his current feature: The Boys is just awesome.
And 100 Bullets by Brian Azarello. Very complicated, but in the end, very awesome.
And 100 Bullets by Brian Azarello. Very complicated, but in the end, very awesome.
All-star Superman is without a doubt, the best interpretation of the man of steel ever. This is what Superman is all about, from his humble and noble approach to his death to showing Lex Luthor why hes wrong, nothing can compare to it.SamElliot said:
I listed League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Fables because of the originality of the ideas and execution.
Also, as an honorary mention, The Ultimates 1 and 2. Its modern-approach to superheroes and how if they were to be conceived to day, they would essentially be celebrities, with all the baggage and personal issues that come with it.
Powergirl is one of like...4 DC comics I read out of the 40 some I collect monthly. I find that DC has rather bland writers and boring characters.GiantRaven said:
I'll add Hack/Slash [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hack/Slash], Deadpool Classic Volume 1-4, Cable/Deadpool TPB, current Deadpool TPB, Kick-Ass, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, Wanted (the movie didn't even remotely do the book justice or follow the book. It wasn't a bad movie if you forget about the book.)
Someone mentioned that Marvel is doing a .1 series with all its more popular comics. It's a good jump start for those that haven't been reading comics.
Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey. Sorry I lied, it was 3 I read, including Powergirl. Unless you count that DC took over Wildstorm so it now owns the World of Warcraft comics. I used to read Justice League and Titans but they both got very boring.GiantRaven said:
There are a ton of Old Republic GNs though. While they do mention Revan and Malak, they seemed more like a different arc to me. Then again, I only have 5 of them and haven't read them in a while. Great series though! So is Legacy (which takes place 1,000 years after Return of the Jedi and features a drug-addled descendant of Luke who is last of the Skywalkers)fnlrpa said:
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How are the Marvel/DC cross-over graphic novels? I've only seen one, once but I was intrigued and am still kicking myself for not picking it up.