I just finished reading Kingdom Come and Teen Titans: A Kid's Game. Really enjoyed TT, not really so much KC (though it had the best drawn art I've ever seen- but it might be one of those things that grows on me). Since I just basically started with just these two, what else out there is worthwhile? Besides TT, I'm interested in the Spider-Man and Batman universe.
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Comic books... What's worth reading for a guy just getting started?
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I really like Robin. Its got some stuff being shook up (a new Robin) with Tim being benched for the time being. Its got energy, color and is really helping to give much needed background to The Spoiler.
I want to pick up Batgirl but money is seriously an issue these days.
I want to pick up Batgirl but money is seriously an issue these days.
Screaming_Gremlin
My QB is a Dick and my coach is a Nutt
For Ultimate Spider-Man get this:
Barnes and Noble has it for $40. It contains the first three hard covers.
Barnes and Noble has it for $40. It contains the first three hard covers.
Screaming_Gremlin
My QB is a Dick and my coach is a Nutt
nomoment, I saw you recommended Astonishing X-Men, but what about Ultimate X-Men? Is it any good?
I'm not a big fan of Ultimate X-Men. The Ultimate versions of the X-Men seem too much like desperate versions of the original X-Men, trying to make themselves seem relevant for the twenty-first century. (When in fact, the original versions of the characters were fine to begin with)Screaming_Gremlin said:
Plus, most creators (see: Millar, Bendis) seem to do their worst work in the title. People have been telling me Brian K. Vaughan's run has been good, though. I wouldn't buy the book myself, but if you do want to try it out, you can read Ultimate X-Men #46 and #50 for free, right here and here.
Screaming_Gremlin
My QB is a Dick and my coach is a Nutt
Thanks. I'll give those a look through.
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nomoment said:
It's an MMORPG; comics and anime have come from it.
I still hate it
Ultimate Spider-Man is a retelling... in a sense. More of a "reimagining," where the some of the fundamental aspects of the Spider-Man canon are similar, but also different in a deliberate attempt to be "modernized" for today's audience. It's probably the title that's the closest to the Spider-Man movies, and it'd definitely be the Spider-title I'd recommend to new readers.nitewulf said:
And yes, it's in full-color. And the writing is astounding. Buy that hardcover that was linked to, a few posts back. You won't regret it.
Screaming_Gremlin said:For Ultimate Spider-Man get this:
Barnes and Noble has it for $40. It contains the first three hard covers.
Thanks, I'll check that out. Sounds like it'd keep me busy for a while.
Wellington
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Argh you did not enjoy KC. 
I've mostly been reading Batman as of late, Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale books and Frank Miller's books are what I have found to be the best (Excluding Dark Knight Strikes Again). I'd suggest starting with Batman: Year One. It's an awesome book.
I've mostly been reading Batman as of late, Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale books and Frank Miller's books are what I have found to be the best (Excluding Dark Knight Strikes Again). I'd suggest starting with Batman: Year One. It's an awesome book.
Wellington said:Argh you did not enjoy KC.
I've mostly been reading Batman as of late, Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale books and Frank Miller's books are what I have found to be the best (Excluding Dark Knight Strikes Again). I'd suggest starting with Batman: Year One. It's an awesome book.
I liked KC, just not on the level I thought I would. I don't think I missed any deep hidden message. It was really preachy... and
the whole thing of the Gulag seemed really unSuperman-like to me. Another thing was I didn't really know a lot of the characters (like Captain Marvel... and I thought the Sandman was a Marvel universe character), and I don't like Wonder Woman. Captain Marvel's fight with Superman was great, kinda creepy.
I wished they'd done more with Dick Grayson and Bruce. A while back I read up on the three Robins and their relationship with Batman, and it sounded like Dick's was the most strained.
I wished they'd done more with Dick Grayson and Bruce. A while back I read up on the three Robins and their relationship with Batman, and it sounded like Dick's was the most strained.
But like I said, it's probably one of those things which will grow on me once I let it sink in. I read all of it yesterday. The art was awesome too.
As far as Batman's concerned, how was The Dark Knight Returns? And thanks for the recommendations.
Wellington
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nomoment said:
I've learned my fucking lesson dude. It's far and away the worst thing I've ever tried to read. Tried to read is right, too, considering the art was so painfully bad it was distracting.
Littleberu
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I didn't want to start a new thread just for that, but are they gonna release a Red Zone (Avengers Vol.3 65-70 IIRC) TPB or should I track the numbers down?
Screaming_Gremlin
My QB is a Dick and my coach is a Nutt
Another Vertigo title I would recommend (again assuming you want anything that is non-superhero) is Transmetropolitan. It has a real Hunter S. Thompson vibe to it.
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