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If DC imprints count:
If you enjoyed Batman, I would highly recommend checking out the new Scott Snyder setup with the new 52 for Batman. Vol. 1 - Court of Owls and Vol. 2 - City of Owls is a fanatasic story arc that plays well with Batman (and I'm not a huge super hero comic fan).
After that it kinda went wierd, but still enjoyable.
Also would highly recommend Preacher (Careful with Preacher, as you WILL get addicted, and have to purchase all 9 volumes, but amazing story and well written with some adult humor/content btw).
Also Sandman, Y: The Last Man, and Saga all always good choices (Saga is being written as we speak, only volumes 1 through 3 are out, same author of Y : The Last Man. Fantastic mix of fantasy and sci-fi... again adult elements)
A very long list that I believe is full of gems:
Preacher, Volume 1 by Ennis
Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes by Gaiman
Invincible: Family Matters by Kirkman
Southern Bastards
Kingdom Come
Marvels
Watchmen
Saga
Mind MGMT
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
Batman: The Long Halloween
Pride of Baghdad
All Star Superman
The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye
Thor: God of Thunder
Annihilation (read it digitally on Marvel Unlimited, finding it in print is costly)
Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman, Volume 1 (by far, my favorite take on the characters. Hickman writes them to perfection.)
Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt
Transmetropolitan: 10 parts of awesome cyberpunk by Warren Ellis
Maus: a stand alone emotional smackdown about the holocaust.
Preacher: 10 parts of religious Americana as a group of dark characters go on a literal quest to find God. (Very different to and IMO much better than the Amazon series)
The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil: 1 part, Simple but beautiful art that tells a deeply personal story of a man struggling with chaos in an ordered world.
Freakangels: Another Warren Ellis 10 parter, a slow burn story of young people with powers struggling through a devastated world.
Kingdom Come: A one part "what if" style DC comics story with eye popping art and heavy themes.
Watchmen: The first of the grim and gritty superhero stories and still one of the most relentlessly bleak. (Much better than the movie adaptation)
I'm going to be lame and post the amazon links because I don't know any "review" sites; Some of few I've read and loved:
Y The Last Man
Transmetropolitan -never finished, but loved and plan to re-read
Chew- read/have the first 3 omnibi(omnibus'?), it's incredible
The Wicked and The Divine- have/read the first 4 volumes, the art and story are phenomenal .
Preacher-never finished but it's damn good.
[Revival](https://smile.amazon.com/Revival-Vol-Youre-Among-Friends/dp/1607066599/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1517709486&sr=1-4&keywords=revival+image%27
)
The list could go on, but I want to get beer, so...
Preacher is my favourite comic series. I love the characters, and recommend it to everyone. It's not the traditional superhero stuff, it's about a Preacher (duh) who has the voice of God, and can command people to do what he wishes. It also has an Irish vampire.
The story throughout this series is incredible, I don't think there was a point where I was bored. It just kept drawing me in more and more. I was pretty gutted when i finally finished it because I knew I'd never read it for the first time again. There's 9 graphic novels in the series (each made up of like 5ish comics per graphic novel).
The first issue (the one I linked) is a fantastic intro to the story as a whole. It brilliantly introduces you to the main cast. I made the mistake of only buying the first issue when i went to the comic book store. As soon as I finished the first issue I was all "OH COME ON. I NEED THE REST OF THESE".
I don't really know what else to say about it. It's bloody, violent, hilarious at points, brutal at others. Definitely a must read.
If I won...well..I have a comic book WL if you wanted to rifle through that. At the moment it's just issues of Amazing Spider-man and Deadpool :D
You might like Preacher or Hitman. Garth Ennis is a "gritty" writer sometimes compared to Frank Miller. He might have actually been the one writing those Punisher books you liked.
Preacher is basically one big John Wayne movie with epic fantasy themes. Hitman is a grungy crime book with superhero tendencies.
Preacher: (Amazon) (Digital)
Hitman: (Amazon) (Digital)
The Goddamned is going right on my Amazon Wishlist.
And in exchange since you said you haven't read any Ghost Rider, and you gushed over the artwork of how badass he can look on fire, I am going to open your eyes, friend.
Garth Ennis writes a crude story with some immature dialogue and jokes (if you've read any or watched any Preacher, you'd know what I'm talking about). Clayton Crain though, God damn. Feast your eyes on Ennis and Crain's 2005-2006 6-issue mini-series for some serious poster-worthy Ghost Rider.
Indeed, but it was also collected starting from 2013 in 6 paperbacks
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1401240453
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1401242553
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1401245013
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1401230946
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1401250742
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1401252796
I'm pretty sure that's what I'm talking about. Mine aren't called omnibus, just books. This link is one of them.
Edit: I just realized by omnibus you probably were referring to tradebacks. So yeah that is how it is.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1401240453/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467600952&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=preacher&dpPl=1&dpID=51mUTcP2WCL&ref=plSrch
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:
Marvel
DC
You can skip to the 2016 re-launch with DC Universe: Rebirth and then any Rebirth series #1.
Other
If you have Marvel Unlimited I would check if they have the "Thor" comics by Jason Aaron, they are really good, I think you'll like them.
If you don't hate Batman (not necessarily like him, but you are ok with him haha), "the Black Mirror" by Scott Snyder is super good, it is probably my favorite Batman story and Batman is not even Bruce Wayne, it is Dick Grayson, the original Robin, it is damn good and that one IS dark haha
Not Marvel or DC but judging by what you have said you like (kinda dark, bad ass hero who goes through everything, etc...) I think you would really, reaaaally, like "Preacher" by Garth Ennis. In my opinion, Preacher is one of the best stories in any medium ever, big claim, I know, but that's how much I like it. It is collected in 6 Tradepaperbacks/Hardcovers (60 issues and some miniseries total) at about 10-15 usd each for the trades, so this will keep you entertained for a while.
This is the first volume
My favorite super hero series of all time is "Invincible" by Robert Kirkman, it is a bit more "traditional superhero" stuff but with some really cool twists if you want to check that one out.
I am not a fan of Deadpool alone but if you want something with both him and Wolverine, I think "Uncanny X-Force" by Rick Remender is top notch, definitely my favorite Deadpool, I think the trick is to have him in small doses. You can get the whole thing in two oversized TPB's, here is the first one there are only two volumes, just check that it is the "complete" collection. This one is a bit more "lore" heavy where it will reward you for knowing the backstory, but I think that even if you don't know anything it will be entertaining, However, don't be afraid to google some stuff after you finish or ask here to avoid spoilers.
Daredevil by Mark Waid is also pretty good, that might be on your Marvel Unlimited subscription.
OHHHH, I almost forgot, "Astonishing X-Men" by Josh Whedon is fantastic, again, if you have previous knowledge of the X-Men it is a plus but I think it is new reader friendly. This one is a must, in my opinion as well. There are two volumes of this one, here is the first one (maybe it is on Marvel Unlimited?)
The other X-Men stuff that always gets recommended is New X-Men by Grant Morrison but that one is heavier and harder to follow along, maybe if you really like Astonishing, give this one a try. (again, check Marvel Unlimited, it might be on there)
And finally, I promise, "Runaways" by Brian K. Vaughan, the gist of it is that a group of kids one day find out that their parents are super villains and they decide to ... run away. Again, this is a fantastic read, it takes place in the Marvel Universe, and I think there is going to be a Netflix show sometime...? haha But really, this is one of my favorite stories ever as well, there are 2 collections by Brian K Vaughan, don't bother reading the ones written by anyone else, volume one . (Marvel Unlimited?)
That's all for now haha
Let me know which ones pique your interest and if you decide to pick up any of these, you'll have a blast. Again, if you have any questions ask away!
PS. Moving Pictures > 2112 :P
It's in my holy book, Preacher.
There are hardcovers which are pretty cheap and collect about three volumes each.
You should read Preacher! It is one of the most intense, twisted, and hilarious comic series you will ever read. The TV show is also pretty good.
Y: The Last Man. I know /u/Gurloes already mentioned it but I just need to second it. It is absolutely one of my all time favorite series ever put out.
TPB is definitely the cheapest/easiest way to go on Preacher. I would also recommend getting the "books" rather than the ones marked "volumes" as the books have more content.
Also, if you haven't read it, I recommend, The Punisher: Welcome Back Frank. By Garth Ennis.
If you're into comics, check out Preacher. One of the main characters speaks with the voice of God, another character is an undead Confederate soldier who wields pistols that "will kill anything, never miss their target, never leave his possession, and never run out of bullets."
Can you confirm if these are the 6 completed series?
Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4, Book 5, Book 6.
This fine?
https://www.amazon.com/Preacher-Book-One-Garth-Ennis/dp/1401240453/ref=sr_1_1?s=amazon-devices&ie=UTF8&qid=1499746086&sr=8-1&keywords=preacher+book+1
If you liked Cosmos by Sagan you might like Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time Updated and Expanded version (link to original version). I would also recommend Richard Dawkins' God Delusion if you are into that kind of thing (I only got a chapter into it so far). American Sniper by Chris Kyle is pretty good IMO (its his story of when he was a Navy Seal sniper in Iraq).
If you are looking for non-fiction I'm starting getting into comic books so I'd recommend Deadpool and Preacher. My last recommendation would be Stephen Coonts's series on Tommy Carmellini.
If I think of anything else I will PM you.