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[VanWinkle]

The best New 52 series was Batwoman. Sadly, it was cancelled after #24

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and don't let anyone tell you otherwise

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Oh really? I haven't heard much about Batwoman. I'll have to check that out.

Edit: Holy cow, I am checking out the volumes on Amazon right now and the covers are incredible!

 

[Squire]

[56] sez hulk vol 2 #52 (july 2012)
That wiki description sure helps the general narrative that hulk almost always has terrible arcs.

Huh. Interesting.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Oh really? I haven't heard much about Batwoman. I'll have to check that out.

Edit: Holy cow, I am checking out the volumes on Amazon right now and the covers are incredible!

I recommend starting with Elegy, which is pre-Nu52, but it's still part of the story.

 

[VanWinkle]

I recommend starting with Elegy, which is pre-Nu52, but it's still part of the story.

Cool, thanks!

 

[Tyrant Rave]

What are your guys' favorite New 52 series? I'm looking for some recommendations. So far I have Batman, Nightwing, Justice League, The Flash, and Red Hood and the Outlaws (well, the first volumes of them).



And, Diggle's costume...umm...wow. Not sure what to think about that, lol. It just looks like a guy wearing regular clothes with a bizarre helmet.

Grayson
Gotham Academy
Starfire
If you like Johns, check out the brief run he did on Superman

I'm also enjoying Black Canary (Annie Wu's art!!), Batgirl (relaunch), and Harley Quinn too. I think they're all worth a look.

Batwoman is good too. I think Elegy is the highlight of it all but JHW3 is an incredible artist and it's worth reading for his art alone.

 

[Simply Sarah]

Very mysterious. If it's some signed stuff, I'm in, but I don't see whether it is or not.

Well, it's a mystery so you probably won't know unless you get it. You know the drill.

 

[Zombine]

I haven't read much lately. I'm in a rut this past week.

 

[Owzers]

watching preseason football, even for Tebow, feels like a mistake.

 

[Squire]

Grayson
Gotham Academy
Starfire
If you like Johns, check out the brief run he did on Superman

I'm also enjoying Black Canary (Annie Wu's art!!), Batgirl (relaunch), and Harley Quinn too. I think they're all worth a look.

Batwoman is good too. I think Elegy is the highlight of it all but JHW3 is an incredible artist and it's worth reading for his art alone.

Remember to buy Archie #4 even if you don't give a shot about Archie because Annie Wules the Rorld. ✨

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Well, it's a mystery so you probably won't know unless you get it. You know the drill.

Maybe. I'll probably wait till the last day.

 

[Simply Sarah]

I haven't read much lately. I'm in a rut this past week.

Cheer up, you're one of the top 5 Gaffers!

 

[VanWinkle]

Grayson
Gotham Academy
Starfire
If you like Johns, check out the brief run he did on Superman

I'm also enjoying Black Canary (Annie Wu's art!!), Batgirl (relaunch), and Harley Quinn too. I think they're all worth a look.

Batwoman is good too. I think Elegy is the highlight of it all but JHW3 is an incredible artist and it's worth reading for his art alone.

Is it this?

 

[Zombine]

Cheer up, you're one of the top 5 Gaffers!

I'm basically famous.

 

[Busaiku]

So will any All New, All Different book make it beyond the 24th issue before being renumbered/cancelled.

 

[Simply Sarah]

Maybe. I'll probably wait till the last day.

You mean when you try to snipe the top donor slot?

 

[Zombine]

So will any All New, All Different book make it beyond the 24th issue before being renumbered.

Absolutely not lol

I see Vision being put to bed early. I see Guardians of Infinity taking a dirt nap as well.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

You mean when you try to snipe the top donor slot?

....

 

[Squire]

So will any All New, All Different book make it beyond the 24th issue before being renumbered/cancelled.

I have this feeling Waid and Ewing are about to have the shortest runs on Avengers/NA in years/ever.

It's already weird those aren't by the same author and probably not really tied to each other, either.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Remember to buy Archie #4 even if you don't give a shot about Archie because Annie Wules the Rorld. ✨

Yeah I gotta get that. Still need to read the other issues.

Is it this?

Yep that's it! I haven't read any other New 52 Superman but I really liked it. The last issue he wrote (39) was excellent.

 

[VanWinkle]

Yeah I gotta get that. Still need to read the other issues.

Yep that's it! I haven't read any other New 52 Superman but I really liked it. The last issue he wrote (39) was excellent.

Nice! $14 for a ~250 page hardcover run is an amazing deal so I think I'm going to get that first. Thanks!

 

[whatsinaname]

Balder the Brave #3 - #4, Thor #363 - #368: Poor Balder, stretched in so many directions. Frog Thor was hilarious! And the beard is a good look. I am a bit apprehensive about wrapping this omnibus up. Any art in superhero comics I read going forward, I am afraid I will be judging against the quality of this. So much attention to detail in each panel and layout. Such intricate plotting.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

I made a Prez thread, watch it be just as successful as the actual book.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Oh my, Mockingbird #1 was quite good. What was the deal with the Red Widow back-up story?

 

[Poodlestrike]

I assume I should finish out the Nightwing volumes before getting into Grayson?

Doesn't really matter honestly. Grayson builds out of the Forever Evil event. Doesn't really touch on Nightwing.

Other recommendations:

Omega Men
Martian Manhunter
Gotham Academy
Catwoman (start after Nocenti leaves, you'll want to read Batman Eternal first).
Speaking of which, Batman Eternal

Oooh, and Action Comics starting with #41.

EDIT 2: Batman & Robin, Robin Son of Batman, and We Are Robin are all good. The second follows directly from the first, though, which spins out of (and ties back into) Grant Morrison's Batman stuff, so you may want to look up a reading order.

 

[Brian Fellows]

I made a Prez thread, watch it be just as successful as the actual book.

I might pick this one up. It can take the place of The Suicide Squad which I'm just about to give up on.

 

[VanWinkle]

Doesn't really matter honestly. Grayson builds out of the Forever Evil event. Doesn't really touch on Nightwing.

Other recommendations:

Omega Men
Martian Manhunter
Gotham Academy
Catwoman (start after Nocenti leaves, you'll want to read Batman Eternal first).
Speaking of which, Batman Eternal

Oooh, and Action Comics starting with #41.

EDIT 2: Batman & Robin, Robin Son of Batman, and We Are Robin are all good. The second follows directly from the first, though, which spins out of (and ties back into) Grant Morrison's Batman stuff, so you may want to look up a reading order.

Interesting about the Grayson thing. Does it just take place at a different point in time, or is it like an alternate universe or something?

I have had Batman Eternal on my Amazon wish list on awhile. It's on my list but I have a few other cheaper things I'm wanting to get first. Gotham Academy I added to my wish list based on a previous recommendation. I'm a little reluctant to get into the Robin stuff yet because there's so much stuff and I'm a little overwhelmed.

I searched "martian manhunter new 52" and "omega man new 52" on Amazon and didn't see anything about them? Are they new and not on trade yet?

 

[Tyrant Rave]

I searched "martian manhunter new 52" and "omega man new 52" on Amazon and didn't see anything about them? Are they new and not on trade yet?

Too new. They're only three or four issues in each. DC takes an eternity to release trades/hardcovers so who knows when they'll be collected.

 

[Squire]

Oh my, Mockingbird #1 was quite good. What was the deal with the Red Widow back-up story?

It just sets up a novel by the same author. A novel-novel, not graphic.

But yeah, Mockingbird ongoing needs to be a thing now. Yesterday. Last week.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Interesting about the Grayson thing. Does it just take place at a different point in time, or is it like an alternate universe or something?

I have had Batman Eternal on my Amazon wish list on awhile. It's on my list but I have a few other cheaper things I'm wanting to get first. Gotham Academy I added to my wish list based on a previous recommendation. I'm a little reluctant to get into the Robin stuff yet because there's so much stuff and I'm a little overwhelmed.

I searched "martian manhunter new 52" and "omega man new 52" on Amazon and didn't see anything about them? Are they new and not on trade yet?

Oh, yeah, both are too new for trades. Didn't realize you were sticking with those exclusively

As for Grayson... well, if you don't know anything about it, I won't spoil it, but let's just say that Forever Evil provides a really good example of a soft reboot for the character.

 

[Ponn]

It's been awhile since I was doing DCBS and I forgot when do they usually update for the next month? Does IST update at the same time too? I've been meaning to read Sandman for a long time and I notice they have a sale on the Absolute Sandman's and would like to jump on the first 2 books while they are on sale.

 

[VanWinkle]

Oh, yeah, both are too new for trades. Didn't realize you were sticking with those exclusively

As for Grayson... well, if you don't know anything about it, I won't spoil it, but let's just say that Forever Evil provides a really good example of a soft reboot for the character.

Yeah, sorry, I didn't mention that in my post.

I will add Forever Evil to my wish list since it's only $12, and pick that up when I get a chance, and then pick up Grayson. Thanks for the recs.

 

[whatsinaname]

It's been awhile since I was doing DCBS and I forgot when do they usually update for the next month? Does IST update at the same time too? I've been meaning to read Sandman for a long time and I notice they have a sale on the Absolute Sandman's and would like to jump on the first 2 books while they are on sale.

IST updates every Tuesday 3 PM Eastern time. And remember you can place two separate orders. You will get an additional 2% off on the second order.

 

[Shaanyboi]

What are your guys' favorite New 52 series? I'm looking for some recommendations. So far I have Batman, Nightwing, Justice League, The Flash, and Red Hood and the Outlaws (well, the first volumes of them).

Wonder Woman by Brian Azzarello (Vol 1-6)
Aquaman by Geoff Johns (Vol 1-4)
Green Arrow by Jeff Lemire (Vol 4-6)
Batwoman by J H Williams III (Vol 1-4)
Batman and Robin by Tomasi (Vol 1-6, 7 isn't out yet)
Justice League Dark
Animal Man by Jeff Lemire
Harley Quinn by Amanda Conner has been silly fun

Batman Eternal is neat. It leads nicely into Genevieve Valentine's Catwoman run (all the Catwoman issues before that are pretty terrible).

As for some great ongoings still in their early phases...

Martian Manhunter
Midnighter
Black Canary
Grayson (Nightwing isn't necessary pre-reading, though you may wanna check out Forever Evil)
Gotham Academy
Gotham by Midnight
Constantine: The Hellblazer
We Are Robin
Omega Men
Batgirl (Gail Simone's run was solid enough, but the revamp has a pretty cool energy of its own)

 

[victreeb3l]

Went through Vol 2-3 of Ms. Marvel and the other issues that are currently available. Absolutely love it! Following this now like I follow other manga.

I really like Takeshi Miyazawa's art in Vol. 3. Any recommendations for other good comics with his art? I just got Marvel Unlimited.

 

[Freezasaurus]

I really like Takeshi Miyazawa's art in Vol. 3. Any recommendations for other good comics with his art? I just got Marvel Unlimited.

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane was a lovely series. I believe he did some issues of Runaways as well.

 

[Screaming_Gremlin]

But yeah, Mockingbird ongoing needs to be a thing now. Yesterday. Last week.

I never would have guessed that I was going to like a Mockingbird comic enough that I would actually want an ongoing for it... but I did and I do.

 

[Ponn]

IST updates every Tuesday 3 PM Eastern time. And remember you can place two separate orders. You will get an additional 2% off on the second order.

Oh thanks, they would qualify for free shipping each so that would work great.

 

[Seductivpancakes]

Is anybody reading Invincible?

I'm catching up on it.

Got to #110

Spoiler

The rape was unexpected

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Is anybody reading Invincible?

I'm catching up on it.

Spoiler

The rape was unexpected

I'm going to be that guy, but can you specify what issue you're on with the spoiler? I clicked on it and I'm not that far ahead, now I know that is going to happen.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Is anybody reading Invincible?

I'm catching up on it.

Spoiler

The rape was unexpected

Yeah, I'm still with it. Probably my favorite ongoing cape book.

I'm going to be that guy, but can you specify what issue you're on with the spoiler? I clicked on it and I'm not that far ahead, now I know that is going to happen.

#110

 

[Seductivpancakes]

I'm going to be that guy, but can you specify what issue you're on with the spoiler? I clicked on it and I'm not that far ahead, now I know that is going to happen.

Sorry about that bro. #110 I think.

 

[Squire]

I never would have guessed that I was going to like a Mockingbird comic enough that I would actually want an ongoing for it... but I did and I do.

Yeah, I legitimately think it could be as good as Hawkeye. I hope this one-shot is selling really well. It's definitely being received well by everyone picking it up, near as I can tell.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Yeah, I legitimately think it could be as good as Hawkeye. I hope this one-shot is selling really well. It's definitely being received well by everyone picking it up, near as I can tell.

AND OH MY GOD DAT ART SO GOOD

 

[VanWinkle]

I gave up The Flash volume 1 new 52 about two months back. It was the second graphic novel I tried to read in my recent interest in them, and it was really hard to follow, so I got frustrated with it.

Now that I have read many more, I have decided to go back to it, and I'm having a much easier time. I also have a whole new appreciation for the INCREDIBLE artwork. I'm really blown away.

Wonder Woman by Brian Azzarello (Vol 1-6)
Aquaman by Geoff Johns (Vol 1-4)
Green Arrow by Jeff Lemire (Vol 4-6)
Batwoman by J H Williams III (Vol 1-4)
Batman and Robin by Tomasi (Vol 1-6, 7 isn't out yet)
Justice League Dark
Animal Man by Jeff Lemire
Harley Quinn by Amanda Conner has been silly fun

Batman Eternal is neat. It leads nicely into Genevieve Valentine's Catwoman run (all the Catwoman issues before that are pretty terrible).

As for some great ongoings still in their early phases...

Martian Manhunter
Midnighter
Black Canary
Grayson (Nightwing isn't necessary pre-reading, though you may wanna check out Forever Evil)
Gotham Academy
Gotham by Midnight
Constantine: The Hellblazer
We Are Robin
Omega Men
Batgirl (Gail Simone's run was solid enough, but the revamp has a pretty cool energy of its own)

Thanks! Great post. I'll keep these in mind. Many I already have in my wish list.

 

[victreeb3l]

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane was a lovely series. I believe he did some issues of Runaways as well.

Sweet, will check those out. Thanks!

 

[Shaanyboi]

Need more Mockingbird. Like... holy shit.

Thanks! Great post. I'll keep these in mind. Many I already have in my wish list.

Cheers!

 

[Squire]

AND OH MY GOD DAT ART SO GOOD

JOELLE JONES

 

[Tyrant Rave]

JOELLE JONES

You should get Lady Killer if you like her art!

 

[Freezasaurus]

You should get Lady Killer if you like her art!

Yeah, I'mma order it next week with my IST order.

 

[Kin5290]

Yeah, Mockingbird was amazing, and it fit that Fraction/Aja Hawkeye shaped hole in my heart like I never expected. Do the smart thing and make this an ongoing with that creative team, Marvel.