what is a good comic run to start?

I am starting to collect comics again but don't know what is a good read...I have been out of this for around 7 years

Can anyone point out some good comics runs a I can start in???

I am a art fan first and story 2nd.

Read The Authority from the start ... 🙂

I am starting that..but finding most issues to complete runs are a pain in the A$$.

Originally posted by endrict
I am starting to collect comics again but don't know what is a good read...I have been out of this for around 7 years

Can anyone point out some good comics runs a I can start in???

I am a art fan first and story 2nd.

Seeing as your a fan of the art. I would highly suggest following Jim Lee. He is one of the most renowned comic pencilers and for good reason. He is the cat whom did the Dark knight series for batman. That series is a bit dated, but the art is still fantastic. also X-men extiction agenda, also by jim lee. Superman series...for tomorrow is a very excellent and current run. The art is superb and the story is nice.

Also look for kingdom come Dc
house of m...x-men. different art
Bloodties- x-men...my favorite x-men series.
house of M- Iron man
The new gunslinger series .
Dakness- some of the best comic art i have seen
Anything from the comic line IDW is pretty decent. IDW is graphic content, art work similar to todd mcfarlene
soulfire- new comic
iron fist-new comic line and pretty nice artwork

jim lee is probably the best artist your going to find with the most diversity. He has written for both marvel and dc

Originally posted by endrict
I am starting to collect comics again but don't know what is a good read...I have been out of this for around 7 years

Can anyone point out some good comics runs a I can start in???

I am a art fan first and story 2nd.

Or does that even matter?

Doesnt matter...trying to stay away from X-men..that's about it.

Some good comics from DC I like, with great art/stories are,

Superman: Godfall arch
Hourman series
Kingdom Come
All-Star Superman
IC
Jack Kirby's 4th World, (only if you like the older art styles)

From Marvel,

The Authority
The Ultimates vol. 1
Insane Genis-Vell arch
Annihilation
Marvel Zombies

There's some off the top of my head. 🙂

kirby is deffenintly an artist to follow.

im just curious...you seriously consider marvel zombies to be series of substance to follow? Atleast a series for a new commer to comics?

Originally posted by ragesRemorse
im just curious...you seriously consider marvel zombies to be series of substance to follow? Atleast a series for a new commer to comics?

But for me it was just a fun comic to read.

Sure it wasn't the best material out there, but like I said, it was just a fun story that strayed away from the norm.

Annihilation and it's tie-ins.

The Ultimates Vol 1 and 2.

The Authority.

All-Star Superman.

I think ALL of these have been named already, but I'm just casting another vote for them.

Originally posted by Scoobless
Read The Authority from the start ... 🙂

Stole my answer. 😛

Originally posted by endrict
I am starting that..but finding most issues to complete runs are a pain in the A$$.

I purchased the entire Authority series (including one-shots) for under $50 on eBay. I'd check there.

Another suggestion I have is "The Walking Dead." The art is black and white, but it's so visceral and fitting for the story (mind you, I can't stand watching/reading forms of entertainment in black and white, but this comic had me hooked from the very beginning).

You'd also be able to find these trades on eBay. (I think there are five trade paperbacks out now.)

ALL STAR is that the best for SUPERMAN???

The Ultimates Vol 1 and 2.....It looks good but I got both DVDs and I am worried about it sucking then big one.....Sick of Marvel changing every few months to make money.
" Heroes reborn" crap.

seriously, check out bloodties from x-men. good stuff.

Originally posted by endrict
ALL STAR is that the best for SUPERMAN???

The Ultimates Vol 1 and 2.....It looks good but I got both DVDs and I am worried about it sucking then big one.....Sick of Marvel changing every few months to make money.
" Heroes reborn" crap.

I would definitely recommend that series for sure.

And the Ultimates comics are MUCH better then the animated movies that were based on them.

I would recommend those as well, (especially if you're looking for great artwork).

Originally posted by endrict
ALL STAR is that the best for SUPERMAN???

The Ultimates Vol 1 and 2.....It looks good but I got both DVDs and I am worried about it sucking then big one.....Sick of Marvel changing every few months to make money.
" Heroes reborn" crap.

The Ultimates Vol. 1 and 2 are some of the most well-written action comics you're going to find. They're seriously a great read.

Oh, and just so you don't think that Marvel's "changing every few months," the Ultimate universe has been around for more than six years now. It's here to stay. 😛

Ultimate Spider-Man is really good ... they are on issue 107 now and pretty much all of it can be picked up in TPB format.

Originally posted by Scoobless
Ultimate Spider-Man is really good ... they are on issue 107 now and pretty much all of it can be picked up in TPB format.

Ultimate Spider-Man WAS really good.

Daredevil is good as is Spidey, Captain America, Batman, Green Arrow and and most marvel comics with the word "Ultimate" in the title are pretty good ✅

Every issue of Daredevil v2 is available (or will be) in TPB. 😉
And the Authority aren't Marvel, they're Wildstorm, which is owned by DC now. 😉

Originally posted by ragesRemorse
seriously, check out bloodties from x-men. good stuff.

I have those.