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absolutely. (though my recommendations will probably be pretty cliche/entry level in the world of comics)
If you want to stick to recent marvel, but want an "everyman" story, check out Matt Fraction's run on Hawkeye, where it basically just explores his everyday life. it's comedic and fun and Aja's art is wonderfully simple.
Another current series that is great (and will be constantly recommended) is Saga. Brian K. Vaughan's writing is great and Fiona Staples is one of the best digital artists in comics. The story is like star wars on acid, but with a wholesome focus, at it's core, on family. it's weird, funny, progressive, and quite graphic. interesting, sympathetic characters. Highly recommend it.
Another classic Brian K Vaughan series is Y: The Last Man. All men on earth simultaneously die, barring the protagonist, Yorick. Vaughan's writing is great in this as well.
One of my favorite series from all time is Neil Gaiman's famous Sandman. the series is basically stories about storytelling, with the (occasional) main character being Morpheus, "god" of dreams (though he has many other names/titles/definitions). it is often surreal and appropriately dreamlike. Gaimain loves his deities and mythologies and the world of Sandman simultaneously creates its own mythology while including/alluding to all those that humans have created IRL. Sandman's depiction of "reality" changes as drastically and frequently as the constantly shifting roster of illustrators involved.
Around that same time was Grant Morrison's Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth. while this was just a one-shot novel, it was very dark and directly focused on the psychological aspects of batman as a character. the idea that batman is as crazy as his enemies is nothing new, but this book epitomized it. like Sandman, very late 80's/early 90's feel.
another trippy comic i love is Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing. Moore reworked swamp thing as a sympathetic monster with themes focusing on identity and memory, while still being within the horror genre. Alan Moore is probably a literal genius and he's known for his many other famous classics, like Watchmen (probably the most classic/important comic, which is also about comics), V for Vendetta, and From Hell. Anything by Moore is a safe bet and he sets the bar for writing in the comic medium.
If you are more interested in art than story, my biggest reccomendation would be literally anything drawn by Jean Giraud, aka "Mœbius." He is probably a national hero in france and he was one of the most celebrated comic artists of all time. he made masterful linework look easy and he has a genius understanding of simple composition and color.
there are tons of smaller, fun books/series, many of which i have yet to read, but the ones i listed are all pretty standard, accessible recommendations. definitely check out a few! Edit: typos
Lesbian/Queer main characters:
Batwoman - She's a lesbian and her romantic relationships play a fairly important role in the series. Her villains are a bit B-list but they're enjoyable reads never the less. Some controversy over DC's decision to prohibit her "happiness" and troubles with the talented creative staff that are worth investigating beforehand but it's worth noting that these issues do not effect the trade paperbacks 1-3. Don't make my mistake and accidentally buy Batgirl comics and wonder when she's supposed to start kissing ladies.
Lumberjanes - The trade paperback is supposed to come out some time next year but individual issues are currently being published. All ages comic that portrays a scout type group at a summer camp full of monsters. I'm not personally reading it but I've heard nothing but good things.
Funhome - A proper "graphic novel." An unbelievably intelligent and nuanced perspective on gender and sexuality. Bechdel compares her coming out process against her late father's closeted homosexuality to draw an intimate but calculated portrait of American sexuality and family.
Lesbian/Queer minor characters:
Saga - Holy shit, I can't recommend this enough. So utterly fantastic that words fail me. I buy this for everyone I know who's even faintly interested in comics.
The Walking Dead - The queer characters don't show up for a long while but this is the series the very popular TV show is based on. It's a little "Drama-y" for me but my girlfriend's dad gobbles them up like there's no tomorrow.
Not queer but awesome:
Chew - A world where poultry is outlawed and people have superpowers only related to food. My mom called it "kind of weird" which it is. I can't get enough.
Revival - The dead come to life but they're mostly just cranky, okay, sometimes murderous, but not that often. Strong female protagonists.
I'd recommend:
Saga vol. 1 - awesome scifi comic by the writer of Y: the Last Man.
Locke & Key vol. 1 - vaguely Lovecraftian horror comic by Stephen King's son.
Egg Story - Awesome, super cheap graphic novel. An egg becomes a ninja!
All three are $29.33 at the moment.
But it really depends on your tastes. If you're mostly into superhero comics, those are not going to be good picks for you.
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
OMG penguins.
placeholer
Link
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xkcd is great, although I haven't read it in a long time. I meant to read some of SMBC a long time ago, maybe now I will :)
http://romanticallyapocalyptic.com/0 has some great artwork and an amusing story.
These two (1 and 2) are two of my favourites, but I'm not up to date on those.
Here's a few off the top of my head!
Sooo many others, but this is good starter list. Fair warning: I have not read these with an eye as to what would be appropriate in a Christian environment. I am fairly certain that Stitches, Maus, and Locke and Key are all "safe."
Edit: Eff it here are some more.
You have already mentioned all of my other would be suggestions. :)
Warning! Long-as-shit recommendation post incoming!
Halo:
There are several ones published by Marvel, haven't read any but my friend, whose a big Halo fan liked Halo: Blood line by Fred Van Lente
Mass Effect:
These are all written by Mac Walters, the lead writer of Mass Effect 3
Star Wars:
They have 25$ omnibii for most of the series they've made, except for the new Legacy, Star Wars by Brian Wood and Dawn of the Jedi.
Lighthearted books:
Sci-Fi:
There are also several Firefly/Serenity comics if that your thing, they are all good.
The best place to start is the current Superior Spider-man, Which stars a slightly different Peter Parker
Stuff with Vikings:
Other Recommendations:
Also Check out the sidebar's ''Where to Start reading'' section -------------->
EDIT: cleaned up a bit.
EDIT 2: Links, added links to digital version where I couldn't find floppies or HC/TPB that had come out yet. Reading Digital comics on a Tablet is recommended. Dark Horse has their own app, and Comixology has most publishers except Dark Horse and some smaller ones.
SAGA.
Its one of the hottest things going right now and the 3rd story arc starts up in two weeks. You can buy the first two volumes pretty cheap over at Amazon.com. I'll put links for them at the bottom if you're interested.
SAGA Volume #1
SAGA Volume #2
I read graphic novels/comic books pretty regularly. I'm not much for Marvel or super hero stories though. If you want a few things that are slightly different, check these out. Granted, I haven't gotten through the whole series on some of these yet. Some of these books are new enough that they are still actively being written. However, I still want to recommend the following because whatever I did read impressed me pretty well, with both writing and art.
I'm giving you Amazon links so you can see some of the artwork on these books.
http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Volume-HC-Royden-Lepp/dp/1936393271
http://www.amazon.com/Abandoned-Cars-Tim-Lane/dp/1560979186/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417910452&sr=1-4&keywords=tim+lane
http://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Girl-1-Times-Squared/dp/1632150557/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417910503&sr=1-1&keywords=rocket+girl
http://www.amazon.com/Transmetropolitan-Vol-1-Back-Street/dp/1401220843/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417910548&sr=1-1&keywords=transmetropolitan
I want to warn you about Preacher, but I don't want to say too much. I still recommend this series.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preacher_(comics)
http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan/dp/1607066017
http://www.amazon.com/Trailers-Mark-Kneece/dp/1561634417/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417911042&sr=1-1&keywords=trailers
http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Tooth-Vol-Deep-Woods/dp/1401226965/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417911160&sr=1-2&keywords=sweet+tooth
http://www.amazon.com/Revolver-Matt-Kindt/dp/1401222412/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417911196&sr=1-11&keywords=matt+kindt
I think that's good for now... :D
OH! And lastly, if you're like: oh, these books look cool, but I'm not sure if I want to spend the money checking them out just yet, your local library might have a selection of graphic novels. I know here in NYC, our library system has a HUGE selection of comics, your library might too!
Saga volumes 1, 2 & 3 by Brian K. Vaughan.
Y: The Last Man
Maus
Trade paperbacks are probably the easiest. There's five of them out right now.
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4
Volume 5
Have fun! There are comics for almost every kind of taste (I'm personally not the biggest Marvel/DC fan), so there's bound to be a series out there that's waiting for you to find it.
And for what it's worth, I didn't really do the general overview of Saga any justice since I was just trying to give some context for OP's pic.
You can pick up the first volume of the trade paperbacks for about $7.50 on Amazon, if you don't have a local comic book store you can go to. It collects the first six issues, and the series is currently on issue #36 (the sixth trade will be out soon). You can also find it at big box stores, like Barnes & Noble. They carry the hardback collection of #1-18 as well.
Saga Vol. 1
I cannot believe that nobody has mentioned Saga here yet. I mean, I love you all, but—
Okay, so, first thing's first, Saga is a comic book series, currently ongoing, by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples, set in a future where two neighboring worlds (one of which is a technologically advanced society, the other of which uses magic for interstellar travel) are locked in a galactic civil war.
A man from one side and a woman from the other, both soldiers, meet, fall in love, desert from their armies, and have a baby. The kid's birth is page 1 of issue 1. The couple are trying to turn their backs on the war, but the war won't turn its back on them. Powers That Be from both sides have hired mercenaries to hunt the couple down to the ends of the galaxy if need be.
The book is charming, terrifying, brutal, funny, and frank. Every character struggles with violence, its use, implications, consequences, and cost, even as they try to remain loyal to the people they love. The use of violence causes at least three times as many problems as it solves, over the long term—it's never without cost, even when it seems necessary and justified. And somehow the book accomplishes all that without feeling preachy, on scales from interpersonal to interplanetary. Really can't recommend this series enough, though I hope and pray that Vaughan and Staples know where they're going.
Also, at the risk of blatant self-promotion, I think, to judge from your comment, that we're concerned with similar issues about fantasy, morality, and escapism. When I wrote my book Three Parts Dead and the subsequent volumes in the series, I tried really hard to create a morally complicated & grey universe without using typical antiheroics. Anyway, might be interesting to you. But really, check out Saga.
Very easy:
http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan/dp/1607066017/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374402119&sr=8-1&keywords=Saga+trade
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And seriously, Saga really is awesome. Brian K. Vaughan is just all around awesome. You might even want to look into Y: The Last Man.
You could buy Saga online either from image comics or from amazon.
Marko is one of the main character (the one on the right, the other one is Prince Robot IV
Saga is my new favorite thing, I've also been reading a lot of Gaiman's single work graphic novels - Marvel 1602 was FANTASTIC, Murder Mysteries one of the best unexpected short stories I've read in awhile, Mr. Punch super disturbing and dark.
The Saga, Vol 1 and Vol 2 comics, because they are highest priority.
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
If you like comics, Saga is pretty much spot on. Volume 2 comes out tomorrow I believe.
I'm gonna stretch the rules and include some comics on this list:
Saga!!!
Saga by Brian K. Vaughan is fantastic.
What about a graphic novel series? Saga by Brian K. Vaughan is INCREDIBLE. Highly recommend.
Looking at your list, there are two in particular I wish I'd never read:
I would give anything to be able to go back and read those for the first time ever. Same with Saga. Why isn't Saga on your list?
I read the first two books of Saga and Promethea. Both are great!
I also started on Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid, which is going to take me a while to get through.
I recently got the Princess Leia comic. I'm woefully behind on comics, and picked up several in a recent splurge, including the latest Saga (can't wait!) and Zodiac Starforce (which looks awesome--kind of like an older, more bitter Sailor Moon after the girl grow up a bit)
Anyway, I liked the Princess Leia comic. Particular favorite bits about it:
It was also an interesting read stacked up against the first Star Trek reboot movie. [Spoiler](/s "In it, Spock feels he has to leave the Star Fleet to help save and protect the remaining Vulcans after his planet is destroyed. That whole plot line was pretty much the same, with all the same beats and worries and even Princess Leia being accused of being cold and emotionless, much like Spock.")
One thing that I really didn't like in both some of the SW comics I've read recently: the only person to get booty shots is Leia. This is absolutely a Marvel problem in general (not sure about DC--I don't really read much of theirs). But when stacked up against Saga or Zodiac Starforce--both much stronger feminist comics--it's a little ridiculous how easy it is to spot that Leia's butt is in skin-tight white pants and taking up a quarter of the foreground. It's not as bad as, say, the way Black Widow is often portrayed, but it's definitely there and annoying.
Two races are at war; a man from one side and a woman from another fall in love and have a child, and they are mercilessly pursued for having done so.
There is space travel, magic, humor, action, and tragedy mixed liberally into the story.
The first trade is pretty cheap, I'd advise you to pick it up and give it a try as it is not the sort of series that is forgiving if you happen to skip parts of it.
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
Non-mobile:
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I just finished the first volume of Saga on the weekend, and was pretty impressed with it.
It's a graphic novel, and the artwork is pretty amazing - it's also the 2013 Hugo award winner for best graphic story, if that matters to you. The story follows two soldiers from opposite sides, falling in love, having a baby, and finding their place in the universe. It's a little bit sexy, a whole lot clever, and actually pretty original for the sci-fi genre (where almost everything has been done to death already).
This is a really awesome contest/contest idea! :DD
Here is item #1, #2, and item #3. :DD
My total is $19.99! :DD XD I was surprised to get it there. X3
Gifting is fun! :DD
Wow, this list is all over the map!
Personally, I would read Saga or Hitchhiker's Guide next. If you want something similar in pace and tone to Dark Matter you can't go wrong with The Martian or Ready Player One. Handmaid's Tale, Wool, Station Eleven, and Red Rising are all dystopian, so if you really liked 1984 pick one of those. 11/22/63 isn't really hard sci-fi, I'd call it more speculative/alternative history. If you do read and enjoy 11/22/63 then go with Kindred (or vice versa).
It's a comic, but very recent: Saga! Fantastic blend of space, new worlds, new life, tech and magic. Main characters think it's completely normal both to cast spells and to carry laser guns.
Sorry not sorry about your new addiction :)
I second the above mentioned Saga and for $6 you can't go wrong. I also recommend Snyder's Batman
Tons but to start Saga is my favorite comic of all time. https://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-1-Brian-Vaughan/dp/1607066017 - highly recommend checking out first volume as it will suck you in.
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From there it depends on your interests. Do you like sci-fi? romance? action/adventure? mystery?
100% good decision. Too many people spend a lot of time on superheroes and never get around to what the rest of the medium has to offer. I mean superheroes are cool but there is so much out there
Ultimate Spider-Man is definitely a great place to start. Digital and print
If you like fantasy and are ok with nudity, read Saga. Digital and print
>Is there a difference between Marvel and DC except for the different superheroes?
Less than some would like you to think. Honestly its hard to say there's any meaningful difference between them because its hard to make a statement that is true about all of their comics from all periods, because they put out so. many. books.
Generally, Marvel centres around concepts and characters made by Stan Lee (Spider-Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Daredevil), Steve Ditko (Spider-Man, Dr Strange), or Jack Kirby (Captain America, Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men and most importantly the Machine Man), or a combination of those three. DC characters have been created by a lot of different people over a much longer timespan. But even that isn't really true since 80% of the street level Marvel characters like Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones were created over a very long time, and the best X-Men were created in the 70s/80s by Len Wein and Claremont
Also, over the last decade Marvel's stuff tends to be much more intertwined thanks to shitty line-wide events, while DC's is, generally, more separate. But even that isn't true since in the New 52 DC's continuity was quite close together, even without events
The biggest difference between them is that at any one time one of them is in the shit, while the other one is doing well. Generally. Sometimes they're both shit. Sometimes they're both ok
edit: also what country do you live in? if you're buying print books I could try and give recommendations for websites to use
Saga.
[http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan/dp/1607066017/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409498639&sr=1-1&keywords=saga]
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My goal is to find the proper doctors so I can fix my depression. I'm doing my best to keep my head up (even bought myself a mala to meditate and keep positive) but it's a day to day thing. I'd like to feel normal for once sometime in the future :)
Forgot to link amazon items, derp! This or [this](http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan/dp/1607066017/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2WSLHM9JYNVDB&coliid=I2YG8R3KXF2ZDR] or this would be lovely :)
I agree with Zerujin. I just recently got back into comics and Daredevil and Hawkeye are my favorites so far. I tried jumping into Flash, Superman, Fantastic Four, and Fables without much luck.
Along with Hawkeye and Daredevil, Swamp Thing and Venom are also new-reader friendly, in my opinion.
Batman Zero Year (a year long "new" origin story) just started so that book is safe to jump into, starting with issue #21.
Also, highly recommended for new readers:
Saga TPB Vol. 1 -- only $7!
Saga Volume One would certainly make me smile, Rasta!
My cheapest item is only $5.64. Under $60 would be this great item so my SO can sing in the shower.
Thanks and good luck all!
I'm gonna recommend you look into the first volume of the new Batman, The Court Of Owls. That will get your Batman fix taken care of. Consider Moon Knight for more surreal crime stories featuring a superhero. If you like retro crime, consider The Fade Out. It's all about Hollywood back in the day. Very noir. Two bonus recommendations not based on your interests just because I like them: Saga which is awesome space fantasy and consider going to your local comic shop and picking up the first couple issues of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl cause its hilarious. One last tip: you can get trade paperbacks and omnibuses and hardcovers for damn near half price on www.instocktrades.com with free shipping on orders over 50 dollars if you live in the U.S. Only downside is shipping is a little slow.
That's what I'm trying to say. Saga will probably only coming out AS a hardcover. On twice a year. (The bundle is on Amazon btw)
I am a huge comicbook fan and I love Saga. Check it out.
The two main characters are Japanese and mixed heritage.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1607066017?cache=99674455333f01bb51b96d0eaaee1127&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1406585253&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
$8.89, damn.
This site has a lot of really great info, especially for your boyfriend when deciding what to read and make sense of it all. I've used it a fair amount. This wikipedia article might help if he's into the big crossover stuff.
As far as another big one, Civil War is always a popular choice. It's one of the better comics of the last couple decades. He'll have heard all about it and seen the movie, so it might be neat to see what he's missing.
As far as other good stuff, a sort of out there one is the Authority. It's in a completely other comic universe with people he probably won't know, but it's really great. It was one of the first to show the gritty, flawed heroes, plus it supposedly inspired how a lot of the movies were shot. It's also by my favorite writer, Warren Ellis. I typically choose comics by writer.
Speaking of great writers, you could pick up the first volume of either Y: the Last Man or Saga, which are both pretty ubiquitous in the comic world.
And here's the link to Secret War. I included the links for clarity, but do please go to a local comic book store if you can. It's great to support them and they will typically give solid recommendations. Or be assholes. Or both.
It reminds me of something Brian K Vaughn said: "I’m part of the generation that all we do is complain about the prequels and how they let us down ... And if every one of us who complained about how the prequels didn’t live up to our expectations just would make our own sci-fi fantasy, then it would be a much better use of our time."
Instead of bitching about having his childhood ruined he went to create one of the best comics I've ever read.
dirt cheap on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan/dp/1607066017/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367367406&sr=8-1&keywords=saga
Pick up the first trade of Saga by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples.
http://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-Brian-K-Vaughan/dp/1607066017/ref=sr_1_1_ha?ie=UTF8&qid=1369360620&sr=8-1&keywords=saga
Brownies.
Saga vol 1
'm pretty lost when it comes to the big superheros, but I really enjoyed Planet Hulk. It was really good.
Because I had no idea where to start, I chose to go with one shot stories. I found I love just about everything Vertigo puts out, and just buy trades from there.
Do yourself a favor and pick up Saga Its agreeably by far one of the best things anyone has read in a long time. <3
The comic series Saga by Image Comics has a lot of those elements.
We Can Never Go Home by BOOM comics also fits, although it's main characters are both YA.
Saga! Oh my goodness, yes. It's beautifully drawn, the characters have depth and it's just wonderful.
I'm getting a lying cat tattoo towards the end of the month, as an illustrator this comic has absolutely given me more inspiration.
Nah it's nothing like Scott Pilgrim. It doesn't rely on pop-culture references or nostalgia, it just is. Honestly just get the first trade, it's less than $10 so it's not a huge investment. If you love it, great, if not it's about the price of a good hearty burger combo so nothing lost. I personally love it.
Watch this video it will help explain a lot of things.
the major difference between manga and comics is that comics from the big 2 (Marvel and DC) is that while manga, like you said is a continuous story, pretty straight forward. Comics are comprised of multiple titles featuring multiple characters all part of a connected universe.
a couple easy series to get into as a new reader would be Hawkeye by Matt Fraction, Batman: Hush, Marvels, and Saga
Saga - If you like stuff like Star Wars you'll love this.
Deadly Class - This is probably my favorite book being put out right now.
Daredevil by Brian Michael Bendis - I'm currently rereading this run and it is even better than I remember. One of the definitive runs for one of the best characters the big 2 have produced.
The Walking Dead - I don't know about you, but I love zombies and this probably the best zombie story I have ever read.
Batman: Black Mirror - This actually has Dick Greyson as Batman instead of Bruce Wayne, but it is a great read.
Batman Court of the Owl - This is where you want to start if you want to read New 52 Batman Snyder, who also wrote Black Mirror, has had a great run on the series.
Annihilation - Starts a truly epic run of stories on the cosmic side of the Marvel universe. Unfortunately the physical copies are stupidly expensive, but if you don't mind reading digitally you should check it out.
This is just off the top of my head and I'm sure others, with more knowledge, can help more. Are there any characters or geners you particularly enjoy?
There seems to be a lot of "First Contest" this week, the same week school starts for a lot of people.
I have one vinyl on my wish list, but it's over the limit. Do you have any vinyls in your collection that you're proud of? I don't go out of my way to collect but I love finding something I like at Good Will for cheap.
Under 10 bucks
Under 5 depending on shipping
SAGA! SAGA! SAGA! It's by Brian Vaughan who did Y: The Last Man (one of my all time favorites) Just read the quick description in wikipedia and hopefully you'll get excited. They're pretty cheap on amazon and they're three volumes so far, PLUS, the series is releasing new issues starting next month! (I'm SO excited) I can't stop telling people about how much I love this series. It's a mature comic BTW so no little kids should read it.
TL;DR I LOVE THE SHIT OUT OF SAGA!!!!
[Comic I want] (http://www.amazon.com/Catwoman-When-Batman-Jeph-Loeb/dp/1401207170/ref=la_B001K8P8VC_1_4?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1399673474&amp;sr=1-4) I also love this series with Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, The Long Halloween is my favorite Batman comic I own so there's another suggestion for ya.
I sit at a desk 40 hours a week bored out of my mind on reddit so if you ever feel like talking comic books let me know. I don't have enough people to talk to about them. :)
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.
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The Chocolate Stout, hands down. Stouts are the best, and chocolate ones are like the cream of the crop.
beer run! Seriously, run, or you'll get drank!!
Comic books are pretty good, too
There's always room for more comic books!
Thanks for the contest, enjoy your weekend!
Superman: Red Son
All Star Superman
Superman: American Alien
Batman and Superman Number One
Throne of Atlantis from Justice League and Aquaman
If you haven't yet Watchmen is a must for any reader, comics or not
Anything Geoff Johns wrote for Green Lantern (Frankly anything he's written for DC). He has 3 Omnibuses (Very Large Collections with MANY stories). Particularly look for:
Green Lantern Rebirth
Flash Rebirth
Flashpoint
Blackest Night
In Brightest Day
Geoff Johns Omnibuses
Or always Peruse other Trades/Omnibuses to see what piques your interest
Also, I know it's a DC sub, but if you're okay with adult themes: Saga
Okay, so these might not be 100% cyberpunk, but here's some I love anyways:
SAGA
Sky Doll
Nonplayer - This one is only one issue. The guy got a movie deal right after publication and hasn't come out with more since. :( Best to find it online vs getting a hold of a physical copy.
Squee - this was is kinda random haha, but it popped in my head. It's not all cyberpunk but it's weird, and it's Vasquez, and it might be a fun read.