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u/Tigertemprr · 12 pointsr/comicbooks

Introduction to Comics


How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems

Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?

Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.

Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.

Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.

Acquire/Buy comics:

u/GreatWhiteRuffalo · 6 pointsr/comicbooks

Since you're looking for graphic novels instead of trades...

  • Return of the Dapper Men by Jim McCann and Janet K. Lee - This book won the Eisner for Best Graphic Album in 2011. It's a beautiful hardcover book with stunning art and a great story. It reminds me a lot of a fairytale. In my opinion, this would be a great "mom book". If she enjoys it, there were a couple of additional stories done for Free Comic Book Day, and there is a sequel (Time of the Dapper Men) coming soon.

  • Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido - Since you said she likes mystery, I think this would be right up her alley. Blacksad is anthropomorphic crime noir. The hardcover contains three stories, each better than the last. It's received three Eisner nominations and won an Angoulême Prize for Artwork. Originally published in French, Blacksad was a big hit in Europe, and has received the same level of acclaim from American creators and readers. If she enjoys this, another book was just released in the US: Blacksad: A Silent Hell.

  • League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill - I'm hesitant to recommend this because you said she doesn't like anything overly sexual/gory/profane. LoEG crosses into that territory sometimes. However, if she loves books and literature, it's hard not to mention Alan Moore's literary "superhero" team. This is also crossing more into the TPB realm, which you seemed a bit hesitant about. If you want to give it a try, go ahead, but you might want to read it first to see if the content is appropriate for her (never thought I'd have to tell a child to screen content for a parent).
u/Adam_Absence · 4 pointsr/comicbooks

This would be where to start

u/Keirez · 4 pointsr/graphicnovels

Sandman by Neil Gaiman

V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales
(Contains Somewhere Within the Shadows, Arctic Nation and Red Soul)

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki

u/squidwalk · 3 pointsr/graphicnovels

This is a strangely worded post. I'm not entirely sure what you're asking, or what "I see" means.

There are currently a total of five volumes of Blacksad published. Volumes 6 and 7 are slated for later this year.

Dark Horse distributes Blacksad in the US. They have translated and published a single-book collection of volumes 1-3 (Somewhere Within the Shadows, Arctic Nation, Red Soul), A Silent Hell, and Amarillo. You can get them digital or hardcover.

u/mogar01 · 2 pointsr/comicbooks

Introduction to Comics


How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems

Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?

Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.

Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.

Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.

Acquire/Buy comics:

u/cloudcult · 2 pointsr/comicbooks

Here's a list of my personal favorites:

u/HumpingDog · 2 pointsr/comicbooks

I'll have to check it out. Is it this hardcover? Do they also have softcover trades?

https://www.amazon.com/Blacksad-Juan-Diaz-Canales/dp/159582393X

u/IkomaTanomori · 2 pointsr/anthro

Blacksad.

u/Goliath_Gargoyles · 2 pointsr/zootopia

I think so. The stories tend to get fairly gritty and somber but the artwork is absolutely stunning!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/159582393X/

u/sirblastalot · 2 pointsr/furry

If you're looking for physical books, I highly recommend Blacksad. It's good noir detective stories with an anthropomorphized cast.

u/mobile_monster_ · 1 pointr/zootopia

Here is the mobile version of your link

u/sorokine · 1 pointr/GiftIdeas

How about a tea service in cat design?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015G7COQO/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FJGM84K
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6SOFC0
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3QCTJQ


I heard this is really good - it's a comic album series about a cat.
https://www.amazon.com/Blacksad-Juan-Diaz-Canales/dp/159582393X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543183672&sr=8-3&keywords=blacksad


Otherwise, since you are in a long distance relationship, maybe something cuddly to keep her company in your absence? A nice payama, blanket, cushion or similar things, maybe themed to stuff she likes?


Good luck!

u/I_love_aminals · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I used to work at a comic book store and love comics! Here are my recommendations:

For Marvel:
New Silver Surfer Comics (Although I might be partial because he is my favorite superhero.)
New Ms. Marvel They do a great job of making the comic very relevant for today. No idea why it is this much on Amazon, but you can find it for cheap elsewhere.
Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men. Supposed to be hilarious because Joss Whedon.

Great if you like Post-Apocalyptic Stuff:
Saga is great for beginners. My housemate had no interest in graphic novels and now she is hooked because she started with Saga.
Y: the Last Man has such a compelling storyline, can't stop reading the series!
Rover Red Charlie because I love animals and apocalypses! I always can't wait for the next one! (Also find it cheaper elsewhere)
We3 Your heart will die, but you will wish you had more to read!

Two I haven't read yet but are supposed to be Apocalyptic:
Sweet Tooth Look weird but cool.
Prophet Looks intense but worth the read.

For myself Blacksad because he is a cat detective. Need I say more?

And check out the Humble Bundle Image comic sale because you can buy some for one cent or the others for way cheap if you want some digital copies to interest you.

Edit: Added missing links and comments below for one super comment!