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SO, I just discovered a comic shop about a 20 minute train journey form me so I finally have access to comics. I've already got the Face the Face TPB and the first 3 "...and son" parts from Batman. Also got some GL and GLC, and the last JSA arc. So, what should I get as a real essential from Marvel and DC?

Girls by image

UH huh... I'll have a look...

You mostly a DC fan?

Get 52 just due to the importance and because Black Adam is one of the stars, Green Lantern because of the consistant quality, The new arc of Superman will be good , and finally, upcoming JSA. Batman is always good, one of the most consistant characters over the last 20 years, but I find single issues are typically a pain with him, and the hardback/paperbacks always read better..Rush City is a great miniseries so far. JLA is great so far, and I'm sure will only get better. And in an effort to keep character interest alive, I must plug Spectre's Tales of the Unexpected mini going on right now.


Marvel?
Civil War maxiseries.
Ultimates ongoing.
When Loeb and Turner take over Ultimate Wolverine, that promises good things.

Wildstorm:
Wildcats, Deathblow and Authority are my current picks, as each are just kicking off, having only 1 issue out each.

Vertigo:
I'm getting Deadman currently, but it's not for the people who like tales of superheroism, which judging from your choices above, is the type of stuff you like.

Originally posted by Juntai
You mostly a DC fan?

Get 52 just due to the importance and because Black Adam is one of the stars, Green Lantern because of the consistant quality, The new arc of Superman will be good , and finally, upcoming JSA. Batman is always good, one of the most consistant characters over the last 20 years, but I find single issues are typically a pain with him, and the hardback/paperbacks always read better..Rush City is a great miniseries so far. JLA is great so far, and I'm sure will only get better. And in an effort to keep character interest alive, I must plug Spectre's Tales of the Unexpected mini going on right now.


Marvel?
Civil War maxiseries.
Ultimates ongoing.
When Loeb and Turner take over Ultimate Wolverine, that promises good things.

Wildstorm:
Wildcats, Deathblow and Authority are my current picks, as each are just kicking off, having only 1 issue out each.

Vertigo:
I'm getting Deadman currently, but it's not for the people who like tales of superheroism, which judging from your choices above, is the type of stuff you like. Thanks, thats really helpful actually. I'll probably have a look at Authority IF the comic shop gets it... Justice Society of America's coming out in November, is it? Can't wait for that... and I'll have to catch up with 52 as the scans stopped around issue 17/ 18... LOL>... and Spectre always pwns. Thanks for that, Juntai.
And as for Ultimates, I'm definitely interested but my only experiences of the Ultimates is in Ultimate Nightmare, so I'll probably just get trades...

Green Lantern

Astonishing X-Men

Runaways (usually)

Captain America

and Nextwave

x-factor.

Astonishing X-men
Y-The Last Man(it just enter the las 10 issues tough)
Girls
Civil War
52(even though ull be behind by 25 weeks/issues)
Action Comics #844

and the upcoming Runaways by Wheddon

- Astonishing X-Men will blow you away...
-52 obviously...
-Civil War...
-Runaways....
-November (Vulcan vs Gladiator & The Imperial Guard in UXM) I suggest just getting that issue this up coming month..(Uncanny X-Men #480)
-The Authority...

Originally posted by Juntai
Wildstorm:
Wildcats, Deathblow and Authority are my current picks, as each are just kicking off, having only 1 issue out each.

I would not recommend Wildcats to anyone. Issue 1 just released and #2 was delayed to March.

Jim Lee should stop drawing comics.

In the order i remember them:

Civil War
Daredevil
X-men
Astonishing X-men
Ultimates

Although the last two shouldn't count as monthlies, i think.

Originally posted by Validus
I would not recommend Wildcats to anyone. Issue 1 just released and #2 was delayed to March. I dont think JL should stop drawing since I love his art but rather become more punctual.

Jim Lee should stop drawing comics. damn until march! thats ridiculous.

Action Comics #844 which just came out is not only written by Geoff Johns but drwan by one of the top artists out there, Adam Kubert. It tells the story of another space ship landing on earth with a kryptonian boy and it landed in the middle of Metropolis, Now everyone wants this boy. (Sorry, didnt elaborate earlier on the issue)

Green Lantern
Runaways
Astonishing X-Men
Teen Titans
Captain America

Those are probably my current favorite monthlies. Justice Society of America will be the best team book on the market when it launches. I'm also going to plug Supergirl & The Legion since Mon-El is finally back and Supergirl is a likable character in that book.

For bi monthly books it's The Authority and Justice. Then there are the books that are supposed to be bi monthly but are more like a quarterly such as The Ultimates, Wonder Woman, and the biannual Wildcats (damn Jim Lee).

Originally posted by Validus
Green Lantern
Runaways
Astonishing X-Men
Teen Titans
Captain America

Those are probably my current favorite monthlies. Justice Society of America will be the best team book on the market when it launches. I'm also going to plug Supergirl & The Legion since Mon-El is finally back and Supergirl is a likable character in that book.

For bi monthly books it's The Authority and Justice. Then there are the books that are supposed to be bi monthly but are more like a quarterly such as The Ultimates, Wonder Woman, and the biannual Wildcats (damn Jim Lee).

You don't like secret six ?
that book is funny

Originally posted by Validus
I would not recommend Wildcats to anyone. Issue 1 just released and #2 was delayed to March.

Jim Lee should stop drawing comics. Yeah, the quality of the title should still be top notch when it comes out though.

Mufassa is looking promising.

But seriously my picks have been said.

Civil War
52
Astonishing X-Men
Ultimates pleases.
Green Lantern. droolio

Astonishing X-men
Runaways
Y: Last Man
Fables is the absolute best monthly book that no one knows about apparently
Daredevil
Captain America
Ex Machina
All Star Superman(tri monthly lol)
Ultimate Spiderman has gotten back on track again

I tend to get these before I consider anything else.

Originally posted by Validus
I would not recommend Wildcats to anyone. Issue 1 just released and #2 was delayed to March.

Jim Lee should stop drawing comics.

I don't even think he is drawing the comics 90% of the time, I guess DC just pays him to lounge around all day

That and all of this books right now are crap

Originally posted by Darth Vicious
damn until march! thats ridiculous.

Action Comics #844 which just came out is not only written by Geoff Johns but drwan by one of the top artists out there, Adam Kubert. It tells the story of another space ship landing on earth with a kryptonian boy and it landed in the middle of Metropolis, Now everyone wants this boy. (Sorry, didnt elaborate earlier on the issue)

Action Comics was an overhyped piece of garbage

It was completely predictible and the everything about it just screamed, meh.

I was VERY dissapointed considering it was from Geoff Johns

Originally posted by Juntai
Yeah, the quality of the title should still be top notch when it comes out though.
But who wants to wait 5 month in between issues when you can read it better in TPB format?

Originally posted by Validus
But who wants to wait 5 month in between issues when you can read it better in TPB format?
People with Alzheimer's?

Originally posted by Devil Lance
You don't like secret six ?
that book is funny

Its mediocre at best

I mean the latest issue was so freakin' weird.

Why the hell was Catman naked anyway?!?

Originally posted by Grimm22
Its mediocre at best

I mean the latest issue was so freakin' weird.

Why the hell was Catman naked anyway?!?

he ha djust take a shower and he went to see what was going on

geez if you do not like this book you have absolutely no sense of humour

I absolutely loved every moment of Villains United (the special rocked too), perfect mini and setup for IC, but yeah agree that Secret Six isn't anything special.

Thanks, people. I have already gotall of ultimates 1 in TPB and the first ultimates 2 arc, so I'll see if the comic shop have all the issues of 2 from 7 t the most recent (12?)... I'm getting Green Lantern... and Justice Society of America's definitely gonna ber top of my list... when's it uot? december? January?

Originally posted by Devil Lance
he ha djust take a shower and he went to see what was going on

geez if you do not like this book you have absolutely no sense of humour

People tend to wear towels when they get out of the shower

No, if you don't find NEXTWAVE funny you have no sense of humor

Marvel :

Cable and Deadpool

X-Men

Uncanny X-Men

Wolverine

Civil War

DC

Superman/Batman

Superman (Action Comics, Superman)

Batman (Detective Comics, Batman)

Nightwing

Birds Of Prey

Woah... thanks, mate

I highly recommend anything from the JSA. Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters is also a suprisingly good series.

As long as you get both Captain America and Daredevil you basically pick three other titles at random based on their cover art... but if Astonishing X-Men is a monthly title again you should get that also.

Originally posted by Rewmac
Marvel :

Cable and Deadpool

X-Men

Uncanny X-Men

Wolverine

Civil War

DC

Superman/Batman

Superman (Action Comics, Superman)

Batman (Detective Comics, Batman)

Nightwing

Birds Of Prey

Superman and Batman books are only good if you like the characters

Same thing with Wolverine

Cable/Deadpool is good, but I don't think anyone reads it for Cable

Originally posted by Grimm22
Cable/Deadpool is good, but I don't think anyone reads it for Cable


That's true

Originally posted by Grimm22
Cable/Deadpool is good, but I don't think anyone reads it for Cable I miss the old DP series

Originally posted by Grimm22
Superman and Batman books are only good if you like the characters

Same thing with Wolverine

Cable/Deadpool is good, but I don't think anyone reads it for Cable

Why would you read a comic if you don't like a character??? You pay money to buy comics with characters you hate???

I read Superman/Batman for the story as well. I like the series. Wolverine I bought it until Guggenheim started to write it and Ramos started to draw it.
And I read C/DP, guess why coz of Cable. Deadpool is the one I start to hate a bit. He isn't Nate's true friend he just plays him.

Originally posted by Rewmac
Why would you read a comic if you don't like a character??? You pay money to buy comics with characters you hate???

I read Superman/Batman for the story as well. I like the series. Wolverine I bought it until Guggenheim started to write it and Ramos started to draw it.
And I read C/DP, guess why coz of Cable. Deadpool is the one I start to hate a bit. He isn't Nate's true friend he just plays him.

Touche

Superman/Batman has never really sparked my interest, although I own the first 3 volumes

Right now my top 5 pics are:
Civil War
Amazin Spider-Man
Uncanny X-men
Astonishing X-men
Action comics(Superman 2 all over again)

Originally posted by Darth Vicious
Action comics(Superman 2 all over again)

Except without the stupid outfits and the sulphiane S

newuniversal is coming soon, that should be very good.

My current top 5 pics(ongoing) are...

1. Green Lantern
2. Green Lantern Corps
3. X-Men
4. X-Factor
5. Justice League of America

Earth X

Kingdom Come

The Dark Knight Returns

New Avengers #1

Superman/Batman #1

Graphic Novels are the way to go for me. I prefer them over singular issues. More bang for your buck...or something like that.