(Part 2) Best fantasy graphic novels according to redditors
We found 4,211 Reddit comments discussing the best fantasy graphic novels. We ranked the 922 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
It's from the comics. You can read them here.
It's on google drive, so there shouldn't be any issues for anybody. The typical websites that host the comics are usually unsafe places to be browsing. But now that most of it is on my google drive, it's way safer.
They put a lot of work into these things, so I also suggest getting physical copies of the comic to support them.
And for anybody who has to get shit done today, be warned. It can easily take 3 hours or so to read through them all. I take no responsibility if you binge read them when you've got shit to do.
It has now been updated to include issues 16-19
Volume 1
Volume 2
The Shepherd's Tale
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
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Strange-Doom-Triumph-Torment/dp/0785184546
Welcome! The best place to start is either Hellboy Omnibus Vol 1: Seed of Destruction
https://www.amazon.com/Hellboy-Omnibus-1-Seed-Destruction/dp/1506706665
or Hellboy: The Complete Short Stories Omnibus Vol 1
https://www.amazon.com/Hellboy-Complete-Short-Stories-1/dp/1506706649
The entire Hellboy series is collected across 6 omnibuses in this line (4 main ones & 2 short story ones), and are all usually $17 or under.
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If you finish Hellboy and want to keep going with the main story then you can move onto
Main Story:
The Amazon link you provided is from a third-party seller, so you actually wouldn't be supporting the creators at all if you bought that. Amazon doesn't typically sell single issues of comics themselves.
You can, however, get the trade paperback from Amazon, which collects the first 5 or 6 issues.
Have you considered Mouseguard?
Here's a review.
Yes, it gives him power so he can continue to hunt......hippies
Note: Both of these pictures are from Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories Volume 1
If DC imprints count:
The Mass Effect Library collection Volume 1 :D It comes with all the Graphic Novels released up to a certain point and loads of cool little extras.
Here's a link
always feel the need to mention the graphic novel, which is stunning in its own right. now just need a vinyl release of the OST.
Moreover, I think there are some people out there that simply don't want tons of tiny little comic books laying around. I buy comics now and again, but always in the form of collected volumes that sell for around $10.
Like, I bought the first rat queens collection.
From the previews I'd seen, the art was gorgeous and I'm into DnD so I tried it out. I liked it and bought Volumes 2 and 3 shortly thereafter (the art wasn't as good in these...).
Now I've got three booklets I can put comfortably on a shelf and identify from the side, instead of 15 little tiny magazines that I would probably lose anyway. To be honest I know so little about the industry that I wouldn't even know where to buy Rat Queens singles. And that's just fine, I'll wait until the collected volumes come out on amazon.
I've bought the new Ms. Marvel the same way. Just wait for the volumes.
Let's say I did rush out and buy a single. I'd be finished reading it in a few minutes. That wouldn't feel like a satisfying purchase, even if it might be cheaper to buy individually than in volumes.
I don't know how common my outlook is, but I do know that I don't want to be drowning in paper and that the collected volumes look nice on the shelf. How does this impact sales?
If you love redwall you'll probably love the comic mouse gaurd. The art is quite awesome and the story is just as nifty as redwall.
The last time Valve and Dark Horse teamed up for a book it was all reprints.
Unless this contains new material (doesn't even have to be new comics, though that would be nice. It could be text stories, concept art, commentary, interviews, scripts...something!), I can't really justify buying it.
Bone
Akira
Mouse guard
Persepolis
Scott Pilgrim
Swamp thing by Alan Moore
Judge Dredd: The cursed earth uncensored
Nemesis the warlock
The league of extra ordinary gentlemen
Hellboy
Zot! by Scott McCloud
V for vendetta
Nimona
The sandman
Maus
American Flagg
Bean world
Dan Dare by Garth Ennis
Flintstones by Mark Russell
Giant days
Groo
The incal
Jonah Hex
The nam
Queen and Country
Rork
Usagi yojimbo
Nausicaa
I bought my comics via Amazon:
Vol I - Those Left Behind
Vol II - Better Days
Vol III - The Shepherds Tale
In Y: The Last Man, it was based on DNA. Every mammal with a Y chromosome was killed off.
It depends on the store and what they have.
So in terms of starting, it will be easier and cheaper to get the trades:
(linking amazon so you know what to ask for and in case they don't have it at the local shop)
This will get you up to MMPR #16 I believe. This would mean you need to get the rest of MMPR and GO GO as well as the 2 MMPR annuals as regular issues.
Your local shop (if they are cool) will absolutely be able to help you out in finding the back issues (older issues of the series), and you will be able to set up a pull box, which is basically a subscription service for what ever comics you want so you can get them when they come out. Comics come out on Wed, and each of these series release a new issue once a month.
Here is a list of all the Boom comics out now:
Again I would focus on MMPR and Go Go. Power Rangers Pink and PR vs. JL are non-canon for all of this stuff.
If you have any questions let me know.
EDIT:
Here are some amazon links for some volumes that are up for pre-order.
They will get you up to MMPR #20 with the 2 annuals as well as well as the start of Go Go (not sure which issue though). But they come out in a few months and IDK how much you want to wait.
DOUBLE EDIT:
As a last case scenario if they can not help you out, you can always grab them digitally.
I've never used the online stuff before so I can not tell you how will it will work or not FYI
Here’s a reading order.
If you’d like a taste, go with the hardcover Library Editions that each contain two trade paperbacks from the beginning of the run. The hardcovers are beautiful and feel like tomes.
From there you can decide if you’d like to keep on reading the main series or the offshoots.
If you want the absolute bare minimum “dipping your toes in the water” exposure to Hellboy, the first trade paperback is called Seed of Destruction and can be found at most bookstores and virtually every comic shop. But for a few dollars more you can get the first Omnibus which has a good deal of content from the beginning of that reading order.
Start with Hellboy Omnibus 1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506706665/
That includes vols 1 and 2 as well as several of the early short stories.
Then just go through the 3 following omnibus vols.
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Books like BPRD and Witchfinder and Abe Sapien are fun spin-offs from Hellboy but are unnecessary to enjoy and fully appreciated Hellboy.
If you want to get into BPRD (because it's great!) alongside Hellboy. It begins right after the Conqueror Worm story in Hellboy Omnibus 2.
This run captured the tone of Firefly, dare I say it, perfectly. I honestly think it did. I own/have read the others and quite frankly this sucked me right back into the 'verse. I know there are camps on either side of some of the others (Shepherd's Tale specifically), but I just don't see there being many that dislike Leaves on the Wind.
Enough of my opinion. Leaves on the Wind is a six part miniseries that takes place after Serenity. It is mainly written by Zack Whedon and illustrated by Georges Jeanty (of Buffy: Season 8 variety). While there are only six issues in this run, and no plans for making any more (that I know of at the time of writing this), demand speaks volumes.
Back to my opinion. If possible, purchase at your local comic book store to lend your support. Don't buy comics regularly and aren't sure what to expect at a comic book store? PM me, I'll walk you through it.
And now, contrary to what I just said, I will provide you with Amazon links to the other Firefly comics.
These are also all available on the Dark Horse website. It looks like pre-orders for Leaves on the Wind hardcover go earlier than on Amazon (Nov 5th compared to Nov 18th), which is not surprising as it comes directly from the source.
Stay shiny and keep flying.
Edit: Added Dark Horse link
There's definitely comics out there for kids between 10 and 12. Here's some books I recommend:
I would not recommend any of the comics under the New 52 banner, they are mostly focused towards older teens and adults. Look for comics that advertise themselves as "All Ages", those are going to be the best for your age group.
I think The Fountain is a much better movie than people give it credit for. After watching it and reading the graphic novel I think that The Fountain tells a great story in an novel way. It could have been better, but it was still pretty good.
If you guys are interested, the first Vol. of the Power Rangers comics is on Amazon. Here
I've only read this and not to where this character is revealed but if you're even remotely interested I highly recommend picking this up and giving it a go. It's an excellent comic and it doesn't seem to be slowing down at all.
A second vote for Season One for his origin story, then The Oath and Dr. Strange & Dr. Doom: Triumph & Torment. If you can find a copy check out Strange: The Doctor is Out
So, I feel that some movies really benefit from detailed explanations. Primer being one of my favorites. When you start to look at the layers and causality in Primer, it becomes a better film.
For me, The Fountain is better experienced as is. I never ask "What is really going on?" during any particular scene, I just accept it all as part of the experience. And I very much enjoy the overall tale it weaves.
Same thing when you look through the book Aronofsky put together for The Fountain.
The only additional interpretation I would layer on to the Fountain is loosely based on Tibetan Buddhism, but articulated best for me by Laurie Anderson in her film Heart of a Dog, which is:
"Death is the release of love."
"Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment" is a great story, with good insight into both characters, beautiful art, and lots of magic, I highly recommend it!
Looks like you enjoy Batman. Maybe get Year One?
If you can get into X-Men, try out Whedon's run on Astonishing X-Men. It's perty darn good. Starts here.
I personally dig a few comics that are becoming classics, but aren't classics in the traditional sense...
Try Fables.
Try Walking Dead
Try MY FAVORITE CURRENT COMIC Unwritten.
Also... do yourself a huge favor and start reading a comic or two that isn't in trade form already. There's a lot of great stuff that's either just come out or is soon coming out. In particular...
Try Saga.
I had heard recently about the news that a comic was going to be in development soon but I had no idea there already were some comics made!
(edit: note to self, learn to look at the sidebar once in while...)
Just added these to my Amazon cart:
I believe that covers all released comics so far, correct?
Some of them were printed, I don't know which though. Here's where you can buy them
there's already this which has comics from l4d, tf2 and portal. It's not all of them though, but it's still really cool
Without getting into the more complicated stuff, the direct continuation of the show would be the Season 8, 9, 10, and now 11 comics. From season 9 onwards there are two series: Buffy, and Angel and Faith.
Seasons 8 & 9 are best bought in giant hardcover Library Edition volumes. They haven't released those for Season 10 yet, so for now you can buy those in softcover volumes.
If anyone wants an explanation about all the other Buffyverse comics I can probably make a separate post for them. I spent a lot of time a while back researching the reading order for all of those lol.
The best thing to do is to read it from the beginning. Thankfully, Dark Horse just reprinted all of it in six trades, four collecting the main books and two collected the more standalone stories.:
Based on previous paperback omnis, I'm guessing $20-25. The aim is to make these as new-reader friendly as possible in the wake of the new Hellboy film.
Update: $24.99
First: https://www.amazon.com/Amory-Wars-Second-Stage-Turbine/dp/1684151120/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511326258&sr=8-1&keywords=second+stage+turbine+blade+comic
Second: https://www.amazon.com/Amory-Wars-Keeping-Secrets-Silent/dp/1684151570/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1511326283&sr=1-4&keywords=amory+wars
Third (Part 1 of three out so far): https://www.amazon.com/Amory-Wars-Good-Apollo-Burning/dp/168415068X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1511326283&sr=1-1&keywords=amory+wars
Pick up the trilogy written by Gaider and published by Dark Horse and read them in this order: The Silent Grove, Those Who Speak, Until We Sleep. Alternatively, the Library Edition compiles the three comics into a nice hardcover already in the proper order and with interesting marginalia by Gaider himself explaining the thought process behind a lot of the decisions in the comics.
The comics miniseries Dragon Age written by Orson Scott Card and published by IDW you can pretty much skip. It's really badly written, it features no known characters, it connects to no plot at all that we currently follow through the games, it piles up Twilight level of terribad romance clichés and it's just... really not good mmkay.
As for personal opinions of the Gaider series... there are soft spoilers here, kay. I can dig where he takes Alistair as a character, although his Alistair is clearly a softie, because a hardened Alistair comes to that same place about ten years earlier during the Blight itself. So there's definitely some cognitive dissonance with my personal playthroughs there, but well. I enjoy seeing Alistair beyond DAO in any form, so I just deal with it. I like that Maric's story gets some closure, even if it's... let's just say, not anyone's ideal scenario, for the sake of avoiding major spoilers. I don't have to necessarily like how a character's fate turns out to acknowlege that this is what happened to them and it's what we have to deal with. I like the deeper insights into Varric's and Isabela's pasts and how it's shaped them, for better or worse, and find it very humanizing that there are some secrets we hold so close that even Hawke never managed to get it out of them.
I don't like that we have an adventure set entirely in Antiva, involving the Crows, and all Zevran gets is a teeny tiny namedrop and that's it. I don't like that we have an adventure entirely set in Tevinter, involving magisters and slaves, and Fenris doesn't even get a teeny tiny namedrop for his trouble. I don't like that in the only chance we'll ever have of seeing Alistair, Cailan and Maric interact, Cailan is reduced to a namedrop. What a wasted opportunity for a truly punch-in-the-nuts emotional scene, damn. These things are rather minor, but missing details like these make the universe of the comics seem disconnected, like they exist in a bubble of their own. I would have appreciated a little more effort to make it seem like the things and people that shape these characters' lives matter more.
But overall, I enjoy them. I love that we get to see Antiva and Tevinter first hand, even if only for a brief glimpse, it's much better than relying on third party narrative forever. Some scenes in the Fade made me cry, I won't even front it. Maevaris is the baddest bitch in the place, I would play a whole spinoff series based solely on her. I love Yavanna, and I love that, in true older sister form, she thinks Morrigan is just a whiny brat. I love the full circle of mutual respect that Alistair and Sten's sort of not-really-friendship comes to. I live and breathe for Varric lampshading His Royal Highness Alibooboo's special snowflake syndrome in his most perfectly timed deadpan. The comics are not without fault, but there is certainly a lot to like in there.
Honestly, just in order of release! It's interesting to see the music journey they went on and how they got to where they are now. I wish I could be where you are now hearing all these things for the first time.
I can't really comment much on the story, but what I did was get a copy of the SSTB Book and a copy of the IKSSE:3 Book (keep in mind you might want to wait until this one is rereleased, like the SSTB Book was recently, hence why it's much cheaper). I just read those and got a subscription to the Good Apollo 1 comics which are currently being released. As far as the Afterman and YotBR books go, it's worth getting the physical copy of Afterman for the art alone, and there was a smaller CD version that has the book with it, and YotBR had a physical release... Buuut if you have a kindle it's worth getting the e version to save your wallet from becoming significantly lighter.
After you've listened to the albums, go onto YouTube and watch every live video you can find and then fall in love with Coheed all over again. Seriously. Delirium Trigger is a great song, but once you hear the live version, it becomes an amazing one. I highly recommend a good binge session for the Neverender live videos, and the Starland Ballroom videos are great, too.
Once you've become a bit more familiar with the music, watch this. It will blow your mind and catapult you further into the love of this band. It did with me, at least.
Dude check out the mouse guard rpg it's halfway there already
http://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Guard-Roleplaying-Game-Crane/dp/1932386882
Have they read the comic series Fables? It's kind of similar in concept to the TV show Once Upon a Time, though this comic started years before the show and is infinitely better in every way.
https://www.amazon.com/Invisibles-Various/dp/1401234593/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520368308&sr=8-1&keywords=the+invisibles+omnibus
Planetary seems up your alley, although it's a HC it's reasonably priced for 1000 page book: http://www.amazon.com/Planetary-Omnibus-Warren-Ellis/dp/1401242383/
Grant Morrison's Invisibles Omnibus will take awhile for you to get thru... again HC: http://www.amazon.com/The-Invisibles-Various/dp/1401234593/
It doesn't look any different from the Library edition comics which have already been out for a while https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Age-Library-David-Gaider/dp/1616553847/ref=pd_sim_14_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1616553847&pd_rd_r=7CDGNF5C7SBD4Z4HX8GB&pd_rd_w=0IXLP&pd_rd_wg=wGjfT&psc=1&refRID=7CDGNF5C7SBD4Z4HX8GB
And is even the same price. The Omnibus is a bit smaller and more portable, however.
Otherwise, yes. It's a good read, especially if Alistair, Varric, and Isabela are some of your favorite characters. There's also some story about Witches of the Wild , Flemeth, and info about Dragons of Thedas. The art style is eh, but I prefer this over some of the DA novels but less than World of Thedas vol.2
http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/22-500/Mass-Effect-Library-Edition-Volume-1-HC
or $40.30 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Library-Edition-Volume/dp/1616551119
You could also pick up the first set of comics http://amzn.com/1616551119; it has a lot of the same writers as the games so it doesn't feel out of universe. I think that has all of the comics except the Blasto online comic and the current (Foundation) series. Also, this book is big, heavy, and annotated.
Before you go pirating might I suggest buying the trade off of amazon? It saves you a few bucks and you get the first few issues collected in a single volume.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608868931/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uuyxybNG9CFD9
Here's where you, a fan, should get it.
I have this one. The art looks just like the TV show for the most part.
EDIT: Looked again...I see the sloppiness...
https://www.amazon.com/Fables-Deluxe-Book-Bill-Willingham/dp/140122427X
https://www.amazon.com/Valve-Presents-Sacrifice-Steam-Powered-Stories/dp/1595828699/
It includes some Portal and TF2 comics as well.
You'll need to learn the distinction between a comic issue and a volume (or "trade paperback"). An issue is a much shorter 20-40 page comic, while a volume is a collection of each chronological issue into a book.
You should just go ahead and buy the volumes. Only collectors or people who want to have portions to read more often would opt for the issues. In this case your second link is the volume which contains issues #1-5.
*edit I'll add a section about the library edition since the other comment recommends them. Those are larger versions of the volumes that contain more issues (the first one has issue #1-10). While they're gorgeous and cheaper (at least right now) they are tomes, so they don't travel or lend well. Again, it depends on what you're looking for.
Serenity: Better Days is the second TPB, and Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale is the Shepherd Book backstory (I believe it's also out of print).
There were also 2 one-shot comics (meaning they were limited run and won't be reprinted) released after Better Days and before The Shepherd's Tale. Their titles are The Other Half and Float Out (Wash backstory penned by Patton Oswald). Also, there was a one-shot by Zack Whedon that came out on Free Comic Book Day a couple months ago. It was one side of a double feature with the other side being a Star Wars comic.
I THINK that's all of them, someone correct me if it isn't.
And then the comics Serenity Vol 1: Those Left Behind, Serenity Vol 2: Better Days, Serenity Vol 3: The Shepherd's Tale, and for when you re-watch the series (tomorrow) Firefly: The Official Companion (hehe) Vol 1, Firefly: The Official Companion Vol 2.
No I don't work for Whedon, just another browncoat...check your local library first, it's free!
Nice! You're welcome :)
If you're not reading digital and money isn't an issue, get the oversized library editions!
If you want to go cheaper, either get the TPB (just start with Hellboy Vol 1: Seed of Destruction) or, if waiting is not a problem, they're re-releasing the whole series as omnibuses starting in may (4 consecutive volumes and 2 short story collections). That should be the most cost effective option to get the whole story.
Rat Queens is a comic about a ckassic adventuring crew, consisting of a dwarf fighter, a human cleric, a half-elf wizard, and a smidgeon thief. And it's a lot of fun.
https://www.amazon.com/Rat-Queens-1-Sass-Sorcery/dp/1607069458
Here's a link to comixology if you want to buy/read it online. If you want a floppy you check to see if your local comic shop has any in stock, if not they can generally order it for. Or you can wait for the trade where they collect all the single issues into one book, but that won't happen until the series is finished or has a certain amount of issues. Also you should check out the comic trilogy by Gaider which has Alistair, Isabella, Varric, and a few others.
For all of the Amory Wars, the order goes
-The Afterman: Ascension and Descension coffee table book, comes with the Afterman Amory Award edition box set but is pretty expensive if you happen to find one on eBay. I think I paid $125 for the entire box set.
-The Year of the Black Rainbow novel by Sanchez and Peter David. Included in the YOTBR box set and is also quite expensive, but you can buy an eBook of it for like $10.
-The Second Stage Turbine Blade collection. You can find it here for about $30.
-In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 collection. Also here for about $30.
-Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness comics. No deluxe collection exists yet but they just finished the chapter with issue #12.
-Pre Production has started for the comics for Good Apollo Vol 2: No World For Tomorrow but no comics have been released of course
-Vaxis Act 1: The Unheavenly Creatures novella released with the box set.
Of course if you just want to read the comics, start with SSTB and go from there.
Second Stage in full: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684151120/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EQ.Czb9VKTK3N
In Keeping Secrets in full: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684151570/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1R.Czb80GS3QT
Good Apollo is still being published now. I'm personally waiting for the Ultimate Edition to come out to get into this one.
Yeah, the various comic books subreddits have some great beginner reading guides, check their sidebars, most of them centered around a specific hero or something. As for procuring them, your local library probably has trade paperback editions, which are usually like 10 issues that form one contained story, might be worth it just to stop and browse. But also comic piracy is easy and widespread, i recommend ComicRack for a CBR reader, but Marvel Unlimited is pretty worth it, and DCs upcoming service might be too.
Most of the big crossover events arent that great, you have different writers writing the same characters at the same time and it winds up being a big mess, but some of the smaller crossover events that are more self contained are ok. Like this is a great Batman arc. https://comicbookreadingorders.com/dc/events/batman-no-mans-land-reading-order/ Sounds like a lot, but comics are only like 25 pages each. DC does have a lot more self contained books, like you dont need much Batman knowledge to pick up The Killing Joke or Year One or something.
Given whats hot right now, i wouldnt necessarily recommend the original Infinity saga, but if you really want to jump in with both feet, this is a lot of fun.
https://i.redd.it/p8961ff5wwmz.jpg
Thats the origin of the modern movie Guardians of the Galaxy for example so theres some familiar faces, but its got all this fun stuff with the Negative Zone and the Cancer-verse, and also Thanos and Galactus and...
Also theres Rick and Morty comics.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rick-Morty-Vol-Zac-Gorman/dp/1620102811/
I haven't read the books yet, but the comics are fairly enjoyable. Not mind-blowing amazing, but they certainly expand your knowledge and enjoyment of the Mass Effect universe as a whole.
Dark Horse recently released a Library Edition hardcover of the comics. It includes (no spoilers):
The only released comics that aren't in this collection are Blasto: Eternity is Forever (a single-issue story about, who else, Blasto, the hanar spectre), He Who Laughs Best (a single-issue Joker "origin" story released for Free Comic Book Day this year), and the new Mass Effect: Foundations #01 (which just came out). Dark Horse is outstanding with their collections, so I imagine Blasto and He Who Laughs Best will be collected in Library Edition Volume 02, when Foundations finishes it's planned 13 issues.
If you want to read the comics, I highly suggest getting that hardcover (from Amazon, your local comic shop, your local bookstore, or your library).
I'm currently reading Triumph & Torment and it's pretty good!
It's about Dr. Doom and Dr. Strange in a quest for von Doom's mother's soul.
Also, although he's super-popular, I really enjoyed the Deadpool story Wade Wilson's War.
He did make a graphic novel of it which will give you some insight. He did the same with Noah as well. Amazon link for you: https://www.amazon.com/Fountain-Darren-Aronofsky/dp/1401200583/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503922489&sr=8-1&keywords=the+fountain+graphic+novel
That was made into the visual novel.
I'd either go with the trade paperback or this deluxe edition, which is a longer book containing more issues. It is a hardcover, if that changes your mind at all. Don't go with "comic," though.
thats like the first book! haha if you are in US you can find them at barnes and nobles or just get it off of amazon
Edit: Also, you might want to give manga (asian graphic novels) a try! Good ones to get started with are Death Note and Bleach. I also liked xxxHolic (though I never finished the series), and the anime film for Akira was amazing so I can only imagine that the manga would be just as good -- if not better!
The Unwritten! I started grabbing the trades a little while ago, and it's pretty quickly become my favorite series ever. It's all one long story (that can be divided into arcs, but it's still one big thing). It's also absolutely gorgeous. I want to wallpaper my house with those covers.
For ongoings, have you checked out Saga? The first two arcs are out and it's on a short break now, but the third should be starting up soon. It's pretty much one big story, too. Clearly defined "stopping points" at the end of the arcs, but it's all the same overarching story.
If you're just looking for longer arcs, and you're into vampires, you should definitely check out American Vampire. One of my favorite things ever. Great stories, great art, written by Scott Snyder who is currently writing the Batman books. Also currently on hiatus, but there are five trades out, and that's supposedly only the first half of the whole story.
(I've also just noticed that the "Customers also bought" section at the bottom of that Unwritten Vol. 1 Amazon page contains the same suggestions. Those are all pretty good options. Sweet Tooth, Fables, Fairest, Locke & Key. I haven't read The Manhattan Projects or Morning Glories, but I've heard good things about them.)
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...
Well even though it isn't space I do recommend Red Dead Redemption. It's got a more serious tone than Firefly, but it's still on the level.
Stargate: Universe, from what I've seen, has been pretty good. My dad loves watching it - it's an ensemble in space - might be up your alley?
Definitely check out the comic books on amazon of Firefly/Serenity, though to fight off the depression just a little bit longer.
If you're a bookworm with a deep pocket, here's a list of books on Amazon:
Serenity Vol 1
Serenity Vol 2
Serenity Vol 3
Serenity: Leaves on the Wind
Firefly The Official Companion Volumes One and Two
Firefly: Still Flying
Firefly: A Celebration
Dreamin' big? Well that's tricky. There really isn't a lot 'big' that I need. I would like an iPad but I'm saving up for that myself since it's just ridiculously expensive for a gift. This record player would be more realistic since then I could see what all this vinyl hooplah is about.
For the ' C'mon...gimme. ' part? A used copy of Buffy Season 8 Volume 1. Though I'm going to admit that I don't know why I'm entering...I've been so generously gifted on here as it is. Late night blabbing? WHO KNOWS.
Also, both of you look gorgeous today. I especially love 18624601's mustache.
This is for the Valve Comic's that were published by Dark Horse, http://www.amazon.com/Valve-Presents-Sacrifice-Steam-Powered-Stories/dp/1595828699/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348536931&sr=8-1&keywords=valve+presents+the+sacrifice+and+other+steam-powered+stories.
Buffy Season 8 library edition Vol. 1! Picks up right after season 7 :)
https://www.amazon.com/Buffy-Vampire-Slayer-Season-Library/dp/1595828885
One
Two
Three
Or this. Which isn't released yet, but is a collection of the three.
There is also [this] (http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/2d2/2d27af44-4b03-412e-a5d4-43df3eafac93.jpg) which is a very small (and rare) comic that was given out for free at some event or other I can't be bothered remembering. I'm pretty certain they're now only available through second hand purchase.
You can order all 4 volumes on Amazon for less than $40.
Volume 1 is called Those Left Behind.
Volume 2 is called Better Days.
Volume 3 is called The Sheppard's Tale.
Volume 4 is called Leaves on the Wind.
These are 4 separate books, right now there is no completed collection. There was also a one shot that just came out at this years Free Comic Book Day. Which you can read online HERE. There was another short a few years ago,
I could be mistaken but iirc that wasis also included in volume 4.You could get him the comic books (in trade format) that go along with it, if he hasn't already read them. Volume 1 Volume 2
I'm a big fan of Roger Stern's Strange run (Doctor Strange Vol. 2 #27–75). He also wrote Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment, which is fantastic. The Doctor Strange: The Oath miniseries was very good. He also played a big part in New Avengers.
Really, Strange is one of those rare characters where the really old comics hold up well even today. Don't be afraid to dive right in.
Yes, Aronofsky says the illustrated version is his original script and designs --before the budget got chopped:
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/1401200583.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V36074304_.jpg
But it seems he always imagined the Doctor's "fantasy Zen spacecraft" as a bubbleship: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/51/94/a1/5194a135e9f3fd70a3c21d0ecdba583e.jpg
This is the new standard Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Fables-Legends-Exile-Vol-1/dp/140123755X/ref=sr_1_1
This is the Deluxe edition Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Fables-Deluxe-Book-Bill-Willingham/dp/140122427X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499453667&sr=8-3&keywords=fables+vol+1
The difference is the Deluxe editions compile more arcs per book with slightly better paper quality but are a bit more expensive.
If you are reading for the first time, I'm excited for you. For my money, this is one of the top 5 greatest comic series of all time!
I would like to Second Lucifer.
Also Starman. It is not Vertigo but a great book anyway.
I really like Unwritten too.
I like to pick up trade paperbacks of comic book series sometimes. Descender has been a sci-fi one that I've really like, with a cool combination of art and story. And I recently finished the first volume of Monstress that was a fun twist on the usual magic and fantasy genre. My favorite band, Coheed and Cambria has a lead singer/song writer that writes a comic book series and then makes music to help tell his story. His series is called The Amory Wars.
Do you have any favorites that you'd recommend? I'm open to any genres.
What type of stories do you like to write for your comic books?
Does Volume 1 include every issue? Where do the comics take place in the story line time wise? After season 2? Weaved in?
Sorry for all the questions... I'm new to comics (this is actually the first one I will have ever purchased).
https://zenmonkeystudios.com/product-category/rick-and-morty/ my company.
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RJ's shirt company.
https://www.jinx.com/p/rick_and_morty_meeseeks_happy_plush.html
J!NX's dolls.
http://www.amazon.com/Rick-Morty-Tp/dp/1620102811/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448949723&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ricka+nd+morty+comic
Their comics by Onipress.
There also should be a book only version available...
http://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Guard-Roleplaying-Game-Crane/dp/1932386882
I think Mouse Guard would be appropriate, though I have no real world experience with it.
In print, single issues are easiest to get either from your local comic book shop or you can subscribe direct from Boom. Trades are available again from your local shop, or from most online retailers; Amazon is probably the most straightforward.
Digitally, your best bet is Comixology, where you can get them in single issues or collections. Back issues get discounted after a couple of months, so check what's in the collection before you buy it - it might be cheaper to buy the individual issues.
It's up on Amazon.co.uk just now. Along with the 2nd volume.
Mouse Guard box set has a sticker price of $60. It looks like it might be out of print, though? That would account for the inflated price. You can buy the standalone rulebook for $30.
The main difference between the two is that the box set comes with all of the bits and pieces you need along with a bunch of introductory materials (adventure booklet, premade characters, etc.). You can play the game fine without that stuff, it's just going to be a little less beginner friendly.
>Second of all, is this the kind of game that I want? Is there something better for this situation?
I don't know, what is your situation? Mouse Guard is a good introductory RPG and is definitely a very good game. The (mostly) same rules system is also used in Burning Wheel and Burning Empires, which means you can expand into other genres and be (mostly) on familiar ground. It's also an independent game, if that makes a difference to you. If you dig the theme then you can't really go wrong with it.
The big downside with Mouse Guard, or any indie rpg for that matter, is that it is more difficult to find people to play with. Since you already have a group lined up this isn't a big issue.
Get these!
MMPR: Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
Go Go: Vol. 1, 2
http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Library-Edition-Volume/dp/1616551119
i have one of the big hardcover books that contains maybe 7 stories. i didn't really care for any of them to be honest, save for one about the illusive man, and another short story about what tali was up to prior to ME1. as for the others, the art, coloring, presentation of the story just wasn't for me.
mass effect is my all time favorite game series, so it's safe to say i came into the stories already heavily invested in all the characters. that still didn't make me enjoy the comics all that much.
just my opinion though. the overwhelming opinion on amazon is 5/5 for the book i linked. i think darkhorse sells some volumes at a reasonable price and have this single for free. i'd say pick one up then decide for yourself. if you like them, the big hardcover books do at least give you a lot of bang for your buck.
Not strictly speaking novels, but try Mouseguard by David Petersen.
yeah its a pain! i was actually really lucky and got mine for £8!!
theres a few 2nd hand stores on amazon that have copies...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1932386882/ref=tmm_hrd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&sr=&qid=
How about graphic novels? You say fantasy and Mouse Guard comes to mind. The Lunch Lady series is silly and also quite popular with second graders. Comics are a good way to ease reluctant readers into reading.
And as a librarian who sees this kind of thing all the time, I would advise you to not completely dismiss the Star Wars and Transformers books. If those are the books that get him reading, why fight it? Him wanting to read is the important thing. If he reads these books, then his reading abilities are improving. And more importantly, he's enjoying the act of reading. Higher reading levels will follow, and they will eventually exhaust the branded crap and move onto other things.
sorry for the rant..
Here you go http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620102811/ref=s9_cartx_gw_g14_i1_r?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1C1M6PGCDFMMT9HHHBAX&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop
I glanced at them briefly. Now I'm thinking about adding for the Mouselings for sure, and maybe the ratfolk, the dramatic-base Heroes & Villains, and the Lords of Darkness. My wife's pregnant, and I look at the Mouselings and see minis for an RPG to get my future kid introduced to RPGs. Probably Mouse Guard.
Was that the boxed set? You only really need the single rulebook to play Mouse Guard, and in my experience it's cheaper or in the same price range as other core rulebooks. Amazon has it for $23.
Okay I just found this on Amazon! I placed my order for it and the total was $43.89. Release date says August 15th, 2017.
Also, Boom Studios updated their listing and it now says "Awaiting new printing. Actual release date to be determined.".
The listed price is about half of the price on Amazon but you can't buy yet. I am definitely making this a bookmark and checking every day.
Coheed's story is one that spans all of their albums except, I believe, Year of the Black Rainbow. The story is based on Claudio's comic called The Amory Wars. The lead characters, early on at least, are Coheed, Cambria, and their son Claudio. It's very twisted and violent, especially the first comics. You can buy the ultimate editions here.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684151120/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=34WAWLP3VSVHG&keywords=second+stage+turbine+blade+ultimate+edition&qid=1551352693&s=gateway&sprefix=second+stage+turvine+blade+ultimate+edition&sr=8-1
That should hopefully be the Second Stage Turbine Blade Complete Set of comics. They are considered the first part in the story for the comics, seeing as Year of the Black Rainbow only has the novel and Afterman the coffee table booklet thing. Those you'll be hard pressed to find physically.
D&D really boils down to roll a d20 and add or subtract a modifier, they should be able to understand it fairly easily. And just run a straight forward dungeon crawl adventure like Sunless Citadel from the Tales From the Yawning Portal book.
D&D also just put out young adventurers books. And a series of choose your own adventure books.
Hero Kids is also a good option and has tons of free pdf stuff available. And then there is also Mouse Guard which uses a version of the Burning Wheel system. Mouse Guard has several cool graphic novels good for kids those ages.
Finally, the Fantasy Flight Star Wars games would be very good for kids. Kids know Star Wars so they don't have to learn the setting and can dive right in. The Edge of the Empire starter set has everything you need and a really good intro adventure.
I want to create a Burning Wheel hack for Ponies but honestly you don't have to do much to it. In fact I would be shocked if someone hasn't made one already. Take a look at Mouse Guard the attitude is similar to ponies. It is still high adventure role play with out all the gore.
I am so fucking obsessed with Dragon Age. I love it. I love it. I love it. I recommend/demand everyone I know who even likes games a tiny bit play it. I can wax poetic about it for hours. I proselytize about Dragon Age, and I won't even do that about my religion. Just, the depth of the storytelling and the care Bioware puts into it. It's everything I want in my games, including something more to strive for. I am stoked about the next one! So, this comic collection is super related, because it bridges Origins to Inquisition and I haven't read all of them yet. My local comics shop doesn't carry this series and I hate looking at comics on the computer. It's just barely under the $30 limit, but prime gets you free shipping, yes? I want this so bad it's hard to breathe! Thank you for this contest!
Her name is Yavana. She appeared one of the books in a trio of DA graphic novels written by David Gaider.
Get the coloured trade versions of the comic if you buy it.
One of my gripes with the art is the majority of the females look too similar. Colour fixes this.
I think there are about 4 or 5 out now. It's not fully completed in the colour versions yet.
http://www.amazon.ca/Scott-Pilgrim-Color-Hardcover-Precious/dp/1620100002/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422142418&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=Scott+Pilgrim+colour+trade
Vol 1
Vol 2
Awesome! Your very welcome. I hope you enjoy it. It’s one of my favorite pulls. They do have the collected trades available. I would check with your LCS since it seems they deal in trades. Here’s a link on amazon for the first volume .
start here and just keep going through the numbered volumes.
Last September: https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Morphin-Power-Rangers-Vol/dp/1608868931/
Rick and Morty has a comic based on their show.
The storyline starts here, but it is still ongoing:
https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Morphin-Power-Rangers-Vol/dp/1608868931/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494873493&sr=8-2&keywords=power+rangers+volume+2
Try this!
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
Strange hasn't had a regular ongoing series since his title was cancelled in the 90s, just the occasional miniseries. Unfortunately, the Masterworks are probably your best option if you want to read entire runs, expensive as they are.
A second option, and I know it's not what you wanted, is to pursue some of the other Dr. Strange books Marvel has put out. Some are collected trades of miniseries like The Oath or issues from some of the core runs, others were released as complete graphic novels. Many of them are out of print, but you can find them on Amazon, often for cheaper than the Masterworks. Here are some of them:
A Separate Reality is one of the major arcs from the Steve Englehart run on the Dr. Strange comics. It's weird and trippy, all about Strange getting lost in a surreal magical reality while a villain menaces his friends on Earth. Triumph and Torment is a graphic novel, and it's more a Dr. Doom story, but it's a great ride from beginning to end and has gorgeous art. The Montesi Formula is one of my favorite Dr. Strange stories, and is one of the major arcs of the Roger Stern run on the series, with cameos by Blade and some of the Avengers. Strange Tales is probably the closest to what you're looking for, as it contains almost the entire Peter Gillis run from the late 80s, and is about Dr. Strange descending into the use of dark magic to stop overwhelming threats from destroying the world. Strange was an attempt to launch a new series that didn't quite work out; it ends in an abrupt cliffhanger that was never resolved, but it's still a good read, all about a Dr. Strange who has mostly lost his powers and is struggling to get by.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but hopefully some of this will sate your desire for more of the good doctor's adventures.
I very much favor Dr. Strange & Dr. Doom: Triumph and Torment. Not only is it a story all about Doom (and Strange, but it's Doom's story that's being explore mostly), it has fantastic Mike Mignola (of Hellboy fame) art to go with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Fountain-Darren-Aronofsky/dp/1401200583
It’s been awhile since I read it, but it’s definitely worth a look if you enjoyed the movie or anything Aronofsky.
Dearest Santa!
I think that, maybe, you forgot to bring my husband, /u/Dazok_85 his gift! The big one..was it maybe a hardcover book? I can't seem to find it under the tree anywhere. My apologies if you have dropped it off.. I must speak with the borrowers. Sorry to hear about your headache. I hope Mrs. Claus has some cookies and real milk ready for when you wake up.
Sincerely,
Paralily
Okay, so there's two comics that are in progress that I'm absolutely in love with and recommend to everyone I can. The first is The Unwritten which is written by Mike Carey and Peter Gross. The reason I mention their names is because after you read Sandman, you want to read their follow-up series that they wrote about Lucifer, which is by far, one of the best comics out there. But I digress. They're some of the best writers out there and they've come up with this AMAZING story that's not exactly what you expect it to be. Something akin to Harry Potter in this world takes off, selling millions of books in the series until the author disappears. His son, Tommy Taylor, shares his name with the main character in these books and continues on with his dad's publicity stunts, even if he rather dislikes the stories and the fact people associate him with the wizard. Until one day, a woman insists that he's the boy wizard grown up...which is somewhat driven home when the main character's pet flying cat shows up...and he starts meeting other literary creatures, like Frankenstein's Creature. He slowly gets tied up in this world his father created that might not be as fake as he thought, while trying to get to the bottom of not only his own existence, but perhaps the world's as well.
I picked up this book mainly because of the writers for it, but I have yet to be disappointed in a volume. It always entertains and keeps you on the edge of your seat with what might just happen. And the parallels between this Harry Potter-esque character and his real-life counterpart are close but distant, so you never truly know what's going to happen next. It's engaging and the characters are wonderfully fleshed out (such as the Hermione equivalent, the Ron equivalent that gets bitten by a vampire, the Voldemort like character, the man who's hunting them all down to murder them, etc.) and the story makes you doubt everything (in a good way) as to what's just part of the story his father wrote, and what's really 'real life' in this comic book. The art is engaging and ridiculously on point with various real locations throughout the world, but does well to keep the fantasy between the book excerpts and 'real life.'
My favorite parts in the comic are the ones that Tommy interacts and discussions life with Frankenstein's Creature, how it explores not only what is a monster, but what exactly is reality if you're created into reality. Are you still a figment? Are you a real creature? Can you still be controlled? It's definitely different and keeps you hooked. I LOVE these sort of stories, that make you doubt the reality of the character's canon, and with all the literary ties it has (in our world as well) but it makes you wonder about the barrier between our world and fiction. UGH, there's only so many words I can use for this comic, but it's really freaking amazing.
My favorite character in comics has become Lucifer from Sandman. He's developed into this interesting character rather than the normal BLOOD AND BRIMSTONE AND PUNISHMENT AND EVIL that most people seem fond of throwing him into. He's literally pushed and molded into the role he plays in the world, and he begins to doubt what truly is free will or God's will. He's still selfish at times and he doesn't help people unless it benefits him, don't get me wrong. But he's truly a sympathetic character that makes you wonder about what choices are truly ours and what's in "God's plan" in the long run. Plus, he also just flips a table, says fuck it, leaves hell and opens a bar in LA. How awesome is that? :D
[And if I may make a second suggestion, read Locke and Key if you like any sort of horror that's lovecraftian but not. It's only five volumes right now, with the sixth being released in February, but that gives you plenty of time to catch up!]
Ok, here are some great stuff from him (but seriously, read anything you can that's written by him if you like his writing):
All Star Superman - The best Superman story I ever read, it really captures what the character is all about.
Animal Man Omnibus
The Doom Patrol Omnibus
The Invisibles Omnibus
New X-men
The quote is from the Kalama Sutta.
The image I linked is Jack Frost, from The Invisibles.
Just about anything by Grant Morrison will have philosophical currents running through it. Try The Invisibles, The Filth, Doom Patrol, Flex Mentallo, All-Star Superman.
The Invisibles by Grant Morrison is my all time favorite comic books series. Just read the whole thing beginning to end.
It's now in an Omnibus if you're into that kind of thing.
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.
If any of you are interested in western comics, reminder that Y: The Last Man is exactly 10000x better than this and the last issue came out in 2008. It was written by the guy who now does Saga, get book one here
p.s. It has literal feminazis. Go read it.
Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale is Book's backstory. I highly recommend it, thought it was a great read.
There's also Serenity: Those Left Behind and Serenity: Better Days. All written by or with involvement from Joss.
I know exactly what you want,OP. There are some awesome massive Season 8 collections that compiles the entire season in only four books. They are pretty big, but they are beautifully colored and have some cool bonus stuff at the back (covers, sketches, one-offs, etc.,). This means that you can read the whole season in a single go without any spin-offs, but you also get most of that stuff included as a bonus to read later on.
Give me a second and I will find them for you.EDIT: Got 'em. This is what you want. I got the two of them at my awesome local comics shop for 30 bucks each, you can get them for less online/used (or just request them at your library!) but if you want to have the complete series they are totally worth it.
>so should I start with the cannon ones or do I need to read the others?
Up to you. Canon is a difficult issue because IDW have the rights to the Angel franchise. These are comics that Joss did not write, but most of them were written by writers Joss has worked with in the past and asked to write comics for. Here is the official "canonical" order. And what I mean by this, is that it was approved by Joss. This is not the "complete" order.
>Also where can I purchase the comics and are the expensive (are they on tablets of any kind?).
Comics can be purchased in many different forms. You can buy them online from DarkHorse, buy them from Amazon in the form of Library editions or the paper-back versions. The difference between library and normal is that normal is a paperback and library is a hard-cover. Google/YouTube it to really see the difference.
Comics are fairly expensive. If you're looking for the cheap options, then buying them online in .pdf form is probably your answer.
>Lastly, do the comics begin where season 7 left off or do I need to watch Angel too?
Yes, you need to watch Angel. Buffy season 8 starts a couple of years after "chosen", it's difficult to say.
If they read the comics, the library editions of season 8 are beautiful. The first volume of season 9 is out as well!
http://www.amazon.com/Buffy-Vampire-Slayer-Season-Library/dp/1595828885/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417169045&sr=8-2&keywords=buffy+library+edition
EDIT: Sorry, had some problems with editing and spacing. It should make sense now.
First of all, yes that is the "in-universe timeline" order. It's also, essentially, the publication order. 'Tales' and Fray came out around the same time. After The Fall/Spike and Season 8 also came out at the same time, but After The Fall definitely takes place before Season 8.
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As for your second conundrom, just remember that everything is in groups of five. Let me see if I can break this down effectively... I'm going to abbreviate 'Buffy: Season 8' to BS8.
This website is kind of perfect for fixing your confusion. It lists absolutely everything, including single issues, trade-paperbacks (the 5-issue volumes, listed below), Library Editions, and Omnibuses.
BS8 Omnibus Vol. 1 (issues 1-20)
-----BS8 Library Edition Vol. 1 (issues 1-10)
-----------BS8 Vol. 1- Long Way Home (issues 1-5)
-----------BS8 Vol. 2- No Future For You (issues 6-10)
-----BS8 Library Edition Vol. 2 (issues 11-20)
-----------BS8 Vol. 3- Wolves at the Gate (issues 11-15)
-----------BS8 Vol. 4- Time of Your Life (issues 16-20)
BS8 Omnibus Vol. 2 (issues 21-40)
-----BS8 Library Edition Vol. 3 (issues 21-30)
----------BS8 Vol. 5- Predators and Prey (21-25)
----------BS8 Vol. 6- Retreat (26-30)
-----BS8 Library Edition Vol. 4 (issues 31-40)
-----------BS8 Vol. 7- Twilight (issues 31-35)
-----------BS8 Vol. 8- Last Gleaming (issues 36-40)
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Hope this helps. I'm open to answering any and all questions. Lay it on me.
Here you go mate;
Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1506706665/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_yLX9AbH35H4M6
Not sure where you are in the world. But here is the UK Amazon link. Should be easy enough to find if you're in the US though.
The Omnibus trade paperbacks (http://www.amazon.com/Buffy-Vampire-Slayer-Omnibus-Vol/dp/159307784X/) are from the previous series which was from 1998-2004. If you grab all of them, you will have the entire first series. I'm not sure how complete they are with the one shots/minis - there were just so many. I know there are a bunch in the omnibus editions, but I'm not sure how complete it is. The Angel series is collected in a separate omnibus series.
Series 8 & 9 are collected in trade paperbacks, but really, you need to get the library editions (http://www.amazon.com/Buffy-Vampire-Slayer-Season-Library/dp/1595828885/). Only the first one is out, with the second coming in September. The first one is just beautiful, and is a steal at $25. It contains the first 2 story arcs + 2 one shots from Season 8.
I just bought the physical versions on amazon, there seem to be large format and small format versions of some of them..
I'm probably the last person to give advice on how/where/how though, i know ziltch about comic books or graphic novels.
These are the links to ones i bought, of them was a collection of several of them:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593074492/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595827390/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595825614/
I'm pretty sure you could probably track down digital versions through your favorite pirate outfit if you roll that way... (i honestly have no idea)
It's not a show but you can read the comics, comics, comics and comics .
Saw that you enjoyed Hellboy years ago so I wanted to recommend the new format they’ve been published in if you wanted to read the series in chronological order.
https://www.amazon.com/Hellboy-Omnibus-1-Seed-Destruction/dp/1506706665/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=hellboy+omnibus&qid=1559107959&s=gateway&sprefix=hellboy+omn&sr=8-5
They're pretty good. Worth reading if you're a fan of the show.
For Buffy, I'd recommend buying the season 8 Library edition oversized books. to start. They're also in the process of releasing similar collected editions for Buffy Season 9, and Angel & Faith.
Then for Angel I would recommend getting the just recently released Angel: Season Six volume from IDW. It will be a two volume set, containing all of the Angel: After the Fall, and Spike: After the Fall issues. I would read this before starting Buffy Season 8, and then afterwards you can move on to Angel & Faith.
the buffy omnibuses do not have any season 8 or 9 comics. if you want season 8/9 youll want to get either the library editions or the trade paperbacks
I love short work weeks!
Let's go with Rat Queens because it's awesome.
There are comics that continue the story, though it's not an ongoing series, just the occasional one-shot or miniseries. Check out Serenity: Float Out and Serenity: Leaves on the Wind, which take place after Serenity, plus Serenity: Better Days and Serenity: Those Left Behind, which bridge the gap between Firefly and Serenity.
There's also Serenity: the Shepherd's Tale, which is the long-awaited backstory of Shepherd Book, but I recommend skipping it. It's a decent enough story on its own, but in the context of Firefly, it's full of plot holes big enough to drive a Mack truck through.
The full chronological order is The Shepherd's Tale - Firefly - Better Days - Those Left Behind - Serenity - Float Out - Leaves on the Wind.
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.
Sorry just to double check is that this?
Oh yes my friend and they are awesome.
Volume 1- "Those Left Behind"
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-Those-Left-Behind/dp/1593074492
Volume 2- "Better Days"
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-2-Better-Days/dp/1595821627
because you were born in 1924Yep! Those Left Behind, Better Days, The Shepherd's Tale, Float out
I noticed your love for Firefly, so this what I suggest. somethingto helpwith thethe factit took a fandomto show the worldhow awesome the series is
Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Buffy-Vampire-Slayer-Season-Library/dp/1595828885/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416674637&sr=8-1&keywords=buffy+season+8
Just google it.
And yeah, there is a comic dealing with the in-between of Firefly and Serenity, one that is just like a stand alone episode and a few short ones. And one that deals with Books past.
Yup. Here are 'zon links for the books (you'll have to google for images of the free ones, both of which, IIRC, take place after the books below):
v1 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595829148/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
v2 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595827390/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
v3 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595825614/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
v4 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616554894/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Valve-Presents-Sacrifice-Steam-Powered-Stories/dp/1595828699/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317516594&sr=8-1
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/valve-presents-michael-avon-oeming/1104393231
Dark Horse http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/19-608/Valve-Presents-The-Sacrifice-and-Other-Steam-Powered-Stories
Previously Released Comics:
Left 4 Dead
The Sacrifice http://www.l4d.com/comic/
Portal 2
Lab Rat http://www.thinkwithportals.com/comic/
Turret Lullaby http://www.thinkwithportals.com/turret_comic/
Team Fortress 2
Various http://www.tf2.com/comics.php
Perhaps something other then a projector? If I understand the infographic correctly the prize is meant to go to the winning player/team. Would be rather hard to split a projector amongst a team of 9 (if your playing highlander mode)
What about something like a book containing all the Valve comics for each winner? That costs about $16 per book meaning it would leave around $356 (16*9=144) for use in other competitions.
They were.
Actually, there is! It's only the first comic, I believe, but it does come with plenty of other valve comics.
Also it's kind of pricy and hardcover. Would make a nice gift.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1595828699/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407943894&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
RUST - https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Vol-1-Visitor-Field/dp/160886894X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480976851&sr=8-2&keywords=rust+novel
The Rat Queens - https://www.amazon.com/Rat-Queens-1-Sass-Sorcery/dp/1607069458/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480976882&sr=8-1&keywords=rat+queens
Just looked it up. Head exploded.
Yeah, by Kyle Higgins.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/1608868931/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495304060&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=mighty+morphin+power+rangers+vol+1&dpPl=1&dpID=51fMLWqv4RL&ref=plSrch
I think these Library Editions have what you want.
https://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Library-Mac-Walters/dp/1616551119
https://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Library-2-Various/dp/1616556366
Takio is another good comic book. It starts with that graphic novel and there is an ongoing comic book series that is always seriously delayed and awaying issue 4. It is excellent. About two sisters who acquire superpowers.
Mouse Guard is also supposed to be quick good, but I haven't read it.
Trade Paperbacks. Basically, they're collections of issues that are bound together, rather than single issues. In even simpler terms, it's like buying the ME trilogy (TPB) vs each game individually (single issue).
My personal preference would be to have the single issues of each comic released. But since they're probably no longer printing, my guess is only the omnibus will be available easily. And apparently, quite costly as well :(
Probably purchasing the volumes(I just purchased it). Not only does it include all the physical comics released so far, but the few digital ones as well like Incursion and Conviction.
http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Library-Edition-Volume/dp/1616551119
I got:
a working NES with Super Mario Bros 1, 2, & 3, Legend of Zelda (gold cartidge), The Adventures of Link (gold cartidge), Dr. Mario - with the original box!, Mega Man 2, and RC Pro-AM Racing
Posable Mass Effect 3 "Minimates" of ManShep, Ashley, Wrex, and Garrus
Figurines of Link from Phantom Hourglass and Zelda from Ocarina of Time
The Art of the Mass Effect Universe
Mass Effect Library Edition Volume 1
"POP!" figurines of Garrus and Grunt
Steam Gift Card (which has so far purchased Mount and Blade Warband and the Ghostbusters game)
Miniature Bat-signal (it works surprisingly well)
Venture Brothers Season 5 on Blu-ray
My birthday is the day after Christmas, does that also count? I got:
A sweet Hyrule map puzzle
Anamaniacs DVD (Season 1)
My friends sBruced up my batroom (or spruced up my bathroom for the pun intolerant) with a custom blue and white batman symbol bathroom sign affixed to my batroom door, a bat-shower curtain, a classic Detective Comics poster to go with my existing Dark Knight Returns (the comic) poster, a bat-toothbrush/utility holder, a bat-soap dispenser, a bat-rug, and a bat-towel (link also features my existing shower curtain holders).
Not sure if this counts, but I also got a kit to make a working ornithopter (I'm a giant nerd for robots and the like). I also bought The Last Unicorn for myself but I think that's probably cheating.
I am quite pleased...I may have yelled "I HAVE AN NES" five or six times...an hour...all day...
I got the big Darkhorse hardcover at my comic shop last week. I don't know much outside of this book- but it seems like a really big, awesome universe.
coheed and cambria has an absolutely mind blowing story that runs through their albums, and they have accompanying graphic novels that are great too.
https://www.amazon.com/Amory-Wars-Second-Stage-Turbine/dp/1684151120/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541005851&sr=8-1&keywords=second+stage+turbine+blade+ultimate+edition
Individual comics are more expensive, try buying [en masse] (http://www.amazon.com/Rick-Morty-Volume-Tp/dp/1620102811)
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This Rick and Morty graphic novel is something that I've been wanting for a loooong time.
gift day!
Sstb is currently up on Amazon for $33. I just picked mine up this week.
The Amory Wars: The Second Stage Turbine Blade https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684151120/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z1oxDb4C9SEA8
Yay! What a generous contest. Thanks!
This would make me super happy in so many ways. Not on Amazon, is on my wishlist though!
If you're really intent on ordering on Amazon and not cool with other websites, then this works too.
http://www.amazon.com/Scott-Pilgrim-Color-Hardcover-Volume/dp/1620100002/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1376428268&sr=8-7&keywords=Scott+Pilgrim
Boom!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684151120/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nv3XBb5TATW9K
Just to add the the above post, most of the art in WoT volume 1 is new but volume 2 reuses a lot of the DAI art (the tarot cards and some of the end slides at least). I mean, volume 2 has quite a bit of new art, and what art it has that is new is pretty nice, but it has a lot of reused stuff too.
There's also a graphic novel that has an all-in-one hardbound edition that has some sidebars by the artist/author about the process of making it and the characters and whatever. It's still not quite what I'd call an art book, but depending on what you're looking for, it might be an option.
Check these out too: SSTB, IKSSE:3.
YOTBR ebook on amazon too but as an ebook.
Thanks for this!!! I'm putting it on my TBR list.
Currently reading:
Possible Side Effects - Augusten Burroughs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/031242681X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FZfvzbZ7A7QTT
House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0375703764/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L2fvzbYG3S65S
Scott Pilgrim Series - Bryan Lee O'Malley
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1620100002/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x4fvzb5VEAD9N
Just bought:
More Than This - Patrick Ness
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0763676209/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R1fvzbENH1GPE
Looking into the list that your provided too!
I have this long drawn out story written and I lost it before posting so I will says this, We are Sex Bob-omb is my favorite movie line from the manga series Scott Pilgrim
Change Jar
Only a few more months till part 2! link
There's also a Dragon Age one: link
So this is not it? Rick and Morty Volume 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1620102811/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_CXcHwbG3QGA4A
It doesn't work out too well for the wamen
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Strange-Doom-Triumph-Torment/dp/0785184546/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491682561&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=dr.+strange+dr.+doom+triumph+and+tragedy
Bucky should be wearing Cap’s gear by now.
Also, the rise of doom should be a standalone film with the focus solely on doom.
A4 should have shown Marvel that villains don’t always have to lose.
Lastly, some of dooms best material is when he was working alongside Strange. Don’t start them off as adversaries.
Edit: for those interested
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Strange-Doom-Triumph-Torment/dp/0785184546/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536712079&sr=8-1&keywords=doctor+strange+and+doctor+doom+triumph+and+torment
TRIUMPH & TORMENT is my personal favorite and a must read. Doctor Strange + Doctor Doom drawn by Mike Mignola? Yes please.
This is a lesser known, but utterly bad ass story too : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0785184546/ref=s9_simh_se_p14_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=search-desktop-advertising-no-results-center-1&pf_rd_r=1N1Y2QDW93WYSEQ3XW23&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1912906142&pf_rd_i=Marvel%20Masterworks%3A%20Doctor%20Strang
I love reading all these interpretations. This is one of my favorite movies and I get choked up through almost the entire film. I can't think of another story where the bond between characters is so strong. His love for her is the driving force behind his immortality and breaking the cycle of death and rebirth. The only way he can accept death at the end is to let her go.
If you are a fan of the movie, there is also a graphic novel based on the script before the movie was made.
Forgot the most important thing!
UK Link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fountain-SC-Darren-Aronofsky/dp/1401200583
US Link - https://www.amazon.com/Fountain-Darren-Aronofsky/dp/1401200583
I see around 10 10 issue books for $20 each. Is there any way to get them cheaper?
This is the one I'm looking at.
Though I havent read it personally, Hawkeye has been recomendeded numerous times.
World War Hulk
Deadpool kils the marvel Universe was different.
Punk Rock Jesus is my friends all time favorite. And hes very comic minded.
I loved the Fables series. A bit long imo, but was an awesome story.
and
Y the last Man
I picked up the first collected volume of Unwritten a few days ago. It was good, I recommend it.
Un written and Lucifer and two different books. Just written by the same author.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Carey_(writer)
Both works were written under the Vertigo imprint (The adult arm of DC comics) and don't have an omnibus or "absolute edition." (Most books printed by Vertigo don't)
You can start here: http://www.amazon.com/Lucifer-Vol-1-Devil-Gateway/dp/1563897334/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370876494&sr=8-1&keywords=lucifer+comic
or here: http://www.amazon.com/Unwritten-Vol-Tommy-Taylor-Identity/dp/1401225659/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370876703&sr=8-1&keywords=unwritten+comic
If you'd like help buying the actual comic book let me know =D Good luck!
Ontheroadtonowhere wrote:
The Unwritten! I started grabbing the trades a little while ago, and it's pretty quickly become my favorite series ever. It's all one long story (that can be divided into arcs, but it's still one big thing). It's also absolutely gorgeous. I want to wallpaper my house with those covers.
For ongoings, have you checked out Saga? The first two arcs are out and it's on a short break now, but the third should be starting up soon. It's pretty much one big story, too. Clearly defined "stopping points" at the end of the arcs, but it's all the same overarching story.
If you're just looking for longer arcs, and you're into vampires, you should definitely check out American Vampire. One of my favorite things ever. Great stories, great art, written by Scott Snyder who is currently writing the Batman books. Also currently on hiatus, but there are five trades out, and that's supposedly only the first half of the whole story.
(I've also just noticed that the "Customers also bought" section at the bottom of that Unwritten Vol. 1 Amazon page contains the same suggestions. Those are all pretty good options. Sweet Tooth, Fables, Fairest, Locke & Key. I haven't read The Manhattan Projects or Morning Glories, but I've heard good things about them.)
In addition to the "classics" I'm really enjoying one that's being written right now: Unwritten. It's sort of like "what if Harry Potter were based on a real, grown up boy?" plus mysteries!
Unwritten: Volume 1
Unwritten: Volume 2
The Invisibles omnibus is 1536 pages.
Do you have money? Because the Daredevil and Punisher omnibus books are iconic, have lasting appeal, and look great on your shelf. The Invisibles omnibus is coming out later this year and I am very excited for it. They may not be in your comfort zone, but they are more-than-complete stories that you can't help but reference as comic icons after reading them.
Habibi by Craig Thompson (and Blankets, for that matter). A visually stunning story of 2 child slaves attempting to reconnect and survive, set in an approximately modern, unnamed 3rd world country. Very much an exploration of sex and love.
The Invisibles by Grant Morrison. Incredibly strange story of a group of 90's counter-culture anarchists looking to overthrow the literal dark forces that are attempting to control the world. Something of a "What if every conspiracy theory was true?" It sounds right up your alley, as it explores class, race, gender, and sexuality through the group's unique perspective. It has a little bit of a slow roll, but begs to be picked up after around 100 pages. I've linked the omnibus, which is a bit unwieldy, so you may prefer to collect it by volumes.
Black Hole by Charles Burns. A physically deforming STD begins to infect high school students in a suburban town. This book is an uneasy, beautiful reflection of high school cruelty.
Epileptic by David B. A sad autobiography of growing up with an epileptic brother who does not get the medical attention he needs. The book is translated from French and takes place in small town France. David B. pulls no punches, this story is honest and heart-breaking, interesting not only for the stark look at a misunderstood disorder, but for the brutal confrontation with David's childhood.
I'll also second Asterios Polyp and Transmetropolitan.
If you like strange stuff, the "The Invisibles" omnibus collects Morrison's full run across the books. It is around 100$
https://www.amazon.com/Invisibles-Various/dp/1401234593/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=morrison+the+invisibles+omnibus&qid=1571691912&sr=8-1
Y: The Last Man by Brian Vaughan is awesome, and you need to read it.
Looking on amazon here the new printing which just came out a few weeks ago as 'Volume 1' is around twice the page count of the old TPB. The original TPB collects issues 1-6 and the new one collects issues 1-10. So it looks like these new trades will be the same contents of the hardcovers but just in TPB form. So now you have even more choices haha. You can either get the 10 original TPB, The 5 hardcovers, The 5 new trades, or get the absolutes.
Mouse Guard is a Fantastic book series that fits that pretty well.
Or, you know, you could buy her the original comics. They are quite cheap in amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Fables-The-Deluxe-Edition-Book/dp/140122427X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406316110&sr=8-1&keywords=fables&dpPl=1