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COMICS! |OT| August 2016. That's Rare Groove. Volume is Crucial.
- Thread starter Tyrant Rave
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Most of the stuff cut from the movie was Joker related,
he was supposed to have more flashback scenes and show up after the crash to try and get Harley again
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GrandHarrier
Member
Read my first batch of Rebirth comics: Superman up through issue 4. Is good. Want more.
Hey, ComicGaf. I hope this post is okay here, but I need some help starting out in the world of comics. I checked out the the comic start up thread and downloaded the comixology app right away. Got a spiderman comic for free on amazon.de and it synched instantly with comixology which is awesome. There's also some kind of guided view which is amazing.
So now I'm asking for some help on where to start. There are some cool suggestions in the other thread but I wanted to ask here because it's a more active thread. My favorite superheroes from the movies are: Captain America, Thor, Batman, Star-Lord and Wolverine. I always liked stories more about fighting the big evil that's threatening the world instead of fighting small criminals on the street (except Batman, that shit's awesome), but I'm eager to read anything. I've read that there was a big relaunch last year called Marvel Now!, but there are so many different stories and arcs and events, it's kind of daunting to start anywhere. I don't want to miss the best stuff! lol
I'd love to read some collections for now and then try to catch up with weekly releases of my favorite stories later. Oh, save me great Gaf
So now I'm asking for some help on where to start. There are some cool suggestions in the other thread but I wanted to ask here because it's a more active thread. My favorite superheroes from the movies are: Captain America, Thor, Batman, Star-Lord and Wolverine. I always liked stories more about fighting the big evil that's threatening the world instead of fighting small criminals on the street (except Batman, that shit's awesome), but I'm eager to read anything. I've read that there was a big relaunch last year called Marvel Now!, but there are so many different stories and arcs and events, it's kind of daunting to start anywhere. I don't want to miss the best stuff! lol
I'd love to read some collections for now and then try to catch up with weekly releases of my favorite stories later. Oh, save me great Gaf
yes! i'm not much of supes guy but i loved the opening 4 issues.
Welcome to the community!
For Thor, you NEED to read the first 2 trades of Aaron's run. It is even partly on sale now: https://m.comixology.com/Thor-God-of-Thunder-Vol-1-The-God-Butcher/digital-comic/41735
It's a great book for new readers: a self contained story that requires no previous comic knowledge. It is epic and the scope of the story is wild - I think it's right up your alley.
My favorite modern Batman book is The Black Mirror: https://m.comixology.com/Batman-The-Black-Mirror/digital-comic/48354
This is a little different, as it is Dick Grayson as Batman, not Bruce but it's a chilling tale. Also a self contained story perfect for new readers.
Hey! Welcome to comics and I'm glad that the start up guide helped a bit. In regards to fighting a "big evil", a majority of those solo books don't offer much by way of that unless it is crossing over with an event. Jason Aaron's Thor offers "big" stories with wild villains, but once again it's fairly self contained. If you're looking for big Star Lord stories, you're better off reading Guardians of The Galaxy by Dan Abnett. I really do find that these team books are the only ones that offer these huge, universe shattering cataclysms, so that the team has a common goal to accomplish.
Superman is so good! Action, I'm not really sold on.
That Thor one looks freaking awesome! You're talking about these 2 collections, right?
Volume 1: The God Butcher (tpb, 136 pages, 2013, ISBN 0-7851-6697-1) collects:
"The God Butcher" (with Esad Ribic, in #15, 20122013)
Volume 2: Godbomb (tpb, 136 pages, 2013, ISBN 0-7851-6698-X) collects:
"What the Gods Have Wrought" (with Butch Guice, in #6, 2013)
"Godbomb" (with Esad Ribic, in #711, 2013)
I'll check out the other mentions too. Guardians of the Galaxy would be right up my alley too. Thanks guys!
Yes! Those books are incredible. Honestly...even after a specific change the book makes at the end of that run its still amazing. I would seriously just read Aaron's run and just keep on going to where Aaron is at now.
The real Butters
Member
Hey all. I need me some recommendations.
Something along the lines of Constantine, American gods. Elements of black magic / supernatural detective work kind of thing in the backstreets of america basically and not so super-heroish.
I should probably start with constantine eh? Haven't really read it more than watching and enjoying the character / concept from the show/movies.
Something along the lines of Constantine, American gods. Elements of black magic / supernatural detective work kind of thing in the backstreets of america basically and not so super-heroish.
I should probably start with constantine eh? Haven't really read it more than watching and enjoying the character / concept from the show/movies.
yeah i've no interest in Action but the Gohan Kent thing we have going on in Superman is too dope.
Yep, that's the run! That first volume is on sale right now, $5 off on Comixology. There is no way you will be disappointed in those 2 volumes.
Have you read Alan Moore's Swamp Thing?
There's a Marvel save the universe event which Star Lord plays a role in, but it's really large in scope. Nova is probably the most significant character in it. The good/bad thing is that it's quite long. I think it's worthwhile though. It's probably much cheaper to read if you get Mavel Unlimited, which is like Netflix for older Marvel comics.
http://marvel.com/comics/unlimited
The reading order for Marvel Cosmic is:
http://www.lasertimepodcast.com/201...auntlets-guardians-and-gargantuan-crossovers/
For Batman you can't go wrong with Snyder's Nu52 run from a few years ago.
VenomousCoffee
Member
God Butcher might be my favorite run of any comic.
Start here:
John Constantine, Hellblazer, Vol. 1: Original Sins https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401230067/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I can really only recommend the Delano stuff.
Other book you will enjoy:
Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft https://www.amazon.com/dp/1600103847/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Locke & Key hits basically everything you're looking for.
There are Rivers of London Comic Books, but I Don't how good they are. But the Series goes pretty much in this direction
Brianimaniac
Banned
The issue with that scene is that it's inconsistent with how seriously it wants you to take it. At first, it wants it to come off all casual, like "oh, of course Batman made it up to the plane, he's Batman, and impossible stuff is effortless to him", and that continues with the way he's casually making these advanced calculations that would be beyond any human ever, but then you're meant to take the emotional stakes of the situation very seriously, and my brain couldn't do all of that at the same time.
whatsinaname
Member
If you haven't seen the TV series (actually, even if you have seen it), try Carey's adaptation of Gaiman's Neverwhere. Pretty well done. The trade collects everything.
http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/DC/NEIL-GAIMANS-NEVERWHERE-TP-(MR)/NOV060304
You might also enjoy Carey's Lucifer. Full series is now available in five large books.
http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/DC/LUCIFER-TP-VOL-01-(MR)/FEB130247
Edit: And while I personally didn't enjoy it, maybe Grant MOrrison's Invisibles fits this bill too?
This I didn't know about! Who is doing the books? Is it new material?
Was suicide squad that bad!? I am tempted to see it tonight..
It's worth a watch. It's like a 6/10. It has a TON of issues. The plot makes no sense at all but the film at the very least is entertaining.
I'm entirely caught up on Sherrif of Babylon. This may be one of the best books I've ever read. It's like Sicario meets Homeland. There's a certain authenticity to the book that makes me think Tom King might have worked for the CIA.
Sophia though...such a boss.
I'll check em out, thanks. That Batman run looks really interesting
Tragicomedy
Member
Congrats. You've now read the one memorable scene in the entire run thus far.
I think Aaronovitch is writing but don't know about the art. It's definitely new Material, the first story takes place between book 4 and 5 if I remember correctly. You should find them on Amazon. I didn't had a chance to take a look at them so far.
The real Butters
Member
So many recommendations. Thanks! I'll check them out!
I have not
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
It's one of those movies you might think it ok as you leave the theater but they more you think about what you actually saw the less you like it. It was pretty bad.
Sounds like BvS for me
Brianimaniac
Banned
I think it's really weird that some people still haven't read any of Aaron's Thor.
Even little babies that can't read yet. I'm like hey little baby, stop worrying about what the fucking Paw Patrol are doing and hurry up with developing basic literacy so you can check out this dope Thor shit.
Even little babies that can't read yet. I'm like hey little baby, stop worrying about what the fucking Paw Patrol are doing and hurry up with developing basic literacy so you can check out this dope Thor shit.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Kinda but most of the characters were more well done in SS so it was still more enjoyable than BvS. Enchantress was a disappointment for me through. Was not impressed with that Cara girl at all.
whatsinaname
Member
Cool. The books are good fun, will look this up.
Haloid1177
Banned
Finished Batman: Black Mirror this morning. Seriously one of the best Batman stories I've ever read. The grimness was just so fitting and oozed from every page in the story I loved it.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I'll just throw out Cosmic Marvel for you. I just started it myself a few months ago. I finished the first section Annihilation and it was awesome. I'll be starting up Conquest pretty soon.
Not that weird if you're just starting out reading comics lol
While it's still a mistake that probably shouldn't have made it to print, I can confirm that the infamous Gerads Punisher page isn't indicative of his work elsewhere. There's no conspiracy, just a sloppy ass page from a stellar artist. Dude can draw some really really wonderful and expressive faces.
Can't say Gerads has an agenda either...NCIS/American Troops aren't exactly painted in the best of light so far in Sherrif.
Can't say Gerads has an agenda either...NCIS/American Troops aren't exactly painted in the best of light so far in Sherrif.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
King's Batman brought us this, so it's not all bad
Just mini series going forward he says
He basically hit all of the appropriate genre's for his storytelling and art. I can't see him releasing an action book with legs. I'm glad he's taking a break after Rachel.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
I'd recommend Thor by Walt Simonson. It's not modern, but it's great.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Vader #25 in October? FFS.
Started Rucka's first Wonder Woman trade. The Hiketeia was ridiculously good. That story alone was worth what I paid for it. Surely it can only go downhill from here.
He said he can't take books dwindling and dying.
Read Batman Earth One last night and quite enjoyed it. This is the first of the "Earth One" books I've bothered reading are they all so familiar to what you are used to with the their respective casts? While I liked the small changes to Alfred, Bruce's Parents, Cobblepott and such it didn't go far enough to differentiate. I'm going to pick up the second volume though, is there any news on if it's going to continue?
I picked up Bruce Wayne Murderer to read later as well because I've seen it in the book store a thousand times and kept forgetting to buy it. Suicide Squad in an hour...
I picked up Bruce Wayne Murderer to read later as well because I've seen it in the book store a thousand times and kept forgetting to buy it. Suicide Squad in an hour...
Would love to read it now but I hate waiting a year before the second trade drops...
WadiumArcadium
Member
It's a year away? Dammit.