So I decided that since I like comics, and enjoy reading them I should perhaps buy a few, rather than just getting all my comic fix of Wikipedia. Now, I've been reading various Superman Trade Paperbacks (red son etc), Runaways trades, and the World War Hulk books and I decided I wanted to find a series and follow it as it was released. Looking at the comics in my local store I found one which seemed to be a nice standalone story, Powergirl (she fought a magic user who attacked new york, it was of amusement), so I bought Powergirl #4. However, I just looked up Powergirl #5 and its listed as part 2/3 of a series about people fighting space aliens?
Now, this is perhaps a joke, since Powergirl has never been a 100% serious comic, but is there anywhere to go which has a sort of 'comics web' where you can see the flow of comics being released. So say Superman #40559 leads to Powergirl #5 leads to Wonder Woman #300, but Powergirl #5 also leads to Batman #232324 or something.
As it is, a new reader like me finds it impossible to track down a place to start and follow it!
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It should mean it is part 2 of 3 for that series, meaning Power Girl #4 was part 1, #5 is pat 2, etc.
Comics are written these days for the trade paperback, and are for the most part self contained stories within a given series. If it crosses over with any other book it would be mentioned on the last page in the back of the issue.
OK then, here's another question. Is there a good comic out right now, about a superhero where it is just him (or her) in a world with no other superheroes. Not temporarily or whatever, simply there are no other superheroes. Like say Superman in the old Superman TV show. THere are villains, but the hero is the only hero.
I guess what I would like is the feeling that the hero is special somehow, I like the Marvel and DC verses but there are so many heroes now, it doesn't really feel normal!
I want to get my 12 year old son a comic for his birthday next week, does anyone have a suggestion. He has just gotten into comics recently, and I thought it would be a good way for us to bond since his mother has him the majority of the time. Any ideas would be appreciated!
TexiKenDammit!That fish really got me!Registered Userregular
edited September 2009
Ultimate Spider-Man is the best place to start. There are about 10 hardcovers out there right now, each with 12 issues in them. There is also a mega collection hardcover that has the first 36 issues in it. You should be able to find these at any comic store or book chain. Here is a handy comic book store locator.
They're good reading for your son, but entertaining for you as well. Great story and art that modernizes Spider-Man for younger generations.
I second the Ultimate Spider-Man suggestion. It's age appropriate, but of a consistently high-enough quality to keep adult readers as well. I'd suggest Amazon instead of a brick and mortar store due to the lack of tax and drastic discount.
Is there a Legion TPB after Enemy Manifest? I have both of those TPBs and have been trying to follow the story from there now that I have some income to spend.
I have an obscure Star Wars comic question. I was reading this comic series a few years ago (more like 7 or 8 years ago) and I was looking to get back to it.
It was about 3 young Force Sensitive youth who are recruited to join a Jedi war (not sure if it was before or after the movies, I'd guess after).
The only things I remember are one of the kids blew up a flower in the beginning and that was the sign that he/she was Force Sensitive, and the guy that recruited was a big burly Jedi with a blue lightsaber who either got his hand cut off or died at the hand of a woman with a red lightsaber whip.
Anyone know what I'm talking about? Haha, I realize I couldn't have been less specific...
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So kindly excuse me if this is posted like eighty thousand times in this thread, but i cant seem to find the "Search thread" feature anymore, so i hope you dont mind me asking....
I just got into comics about a month ago, and I really dig deadpool. However I don't know where a good place to start with him is. Can anyone reccomend what should be required reading?
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There is a Classic Deadpool trade out there that includes his first two mini-series plus the first issue of his old series.
There is also the excellent Cable & Deadpool run that is in 8 trades, that is really really good.
And then we have the current Deadpool Series by Daniel Way, which has two trades out right now.
I would start with the current series, as it is only 15 issues in and is easily accessible for everyone.
There are like a million ongoings out that I don't really know about aside from the occasional just plain Deadpool, which is written by Daniel Way. The first trade paperback is here. It's okay, and better that I expected from Daniel Way.
I personally loved Cable and Deadpool. I think it stayed great throughout. There are 8 trades total, the first of which is here.
I've also heard good things about the ongoing Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth.
I personally loved Cable and Deadpool. I think it stayed great throughout. There are 8 trades total, the first of which is here.
my favorite cable/deadpool stuff remains "burnt offering" because it made me actually like cable instead of simply being indifferent, and the final trade ("deadpool vs the marvel universe") because it was a really nice wrap-up of the character's adventures to date.
This must be a crime somewhere, but I haven't purchased a comic in over 10 years. Well I recently broke that statistic and ebayed ASM 595-608 since I've always been a fan of Spidey and the art was enthralling. My question is should I pickup the issues from the beginning of Brand New Day or where I started off is good.
This must be a crime somewhere, but I haven't purchased a comic in over 10 years. Well I recently broke that statistic and ebayed ASM 595-608 since I've always been a fan of Spidey and the art was enthralling. My question is should I pickup the issues from the beginning of Brand New Day or where I started off is good.
You might be a little confused without those earlier issues, but the recap at the beginning of the issue should suffice if you don't mind missing out on a few details.
Would the beginning of Volume 2 be far back enough, like issue 589. I guess what I am asking is if there is any recommended start point in the series (aside from the beginning), or a must read area of the series that I may miss out on starting where I am.
I guess 584, the issue that starts the Character Assassination arc, would be a good starting point due to Lily Hollister's involvement in the American Son arc you purchased.
Are there any books with the legion of superheroes going on currently? After looking at wikipedia I found out the trades I had are the last published for that particular series. I was hoping to find out what happens with the princess and all that.
Are there any books with the legion of superheroes going on currently? After looking at wikipedia I found out the trades I had are the last published for that particular series. I was hoping to find out what happens with the princess and all that.
Adventure Comics has a Legion of Superheroes backup feature and Starman features prominently in the JSA.
Are there any books with the legion of superheroes going on currently? After looking at wikipedia I found out the trades I had are the last published for that particular series. I was hoping to find out what happens with the princess and all that.
They completely dropped that Princess Projectra story because DC were dicks to Jim Shooter and cancelled the book so they could bring back the original Legion with Legion of 3 Worlds.
You might want to check out Superman though, as not only is Mon-El in the book but there have been a Legion hero or two popping up, especially last issue.
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Now, this is perhaps a joke, since Powergirl has never been a 100% serious comic, but is there anywhere to go which has a sort of 'comics web' where you can see the flow of comics being released. So say Superman #40559 leads to Powergirl #5 leads to Wonder Woman #300, but Powergirl #5 also leads to Batman #232324 or something.
As it is, a new reader like me finds it impossible to track down a place to start and follow it!
Comics are written these days for the trade paperback, and are for the most part self contained stories within a given series. If it crosses over with any other book it would be mentioned on the last page in the back of the issue.
I guess what I would like is the feeling that the hero is special somehow, I like the Marvel and DC verses but there are so many heroes now, it doesn't really feel normal!
They're good reading for your son, but entertaining for you as well. Great story and art that modernizes Spider-Man for younger generations.
Usagi Yojimbo's also great for that age.
they are fantastic for any age
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I dunno, we surveyed 86-year old Stanley Lieber and he seemed pretty enthusiastic.
Enthusiastically telling you to get off his lawn doesn't count.
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It was about 3 young Force Sensitive youth who are recruited to join a Jedi war (not sure if it was before or after the movies, I'd guess after).
The only things I remember are one of the kids blew up a flower in the beginning and that was the sign that he/she was Force Sensitive, and the guy that recruited was a big burly Jedi with a blue lightsaber who either got his hand cut off or died at the hand of a woman with a red lightsaber whip.
Anyone know what I'm talking about? Haha, I realize I couldn't have been less specific...
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I just got into comics about a month ago, and I really dig deadpool. However I don't know where a good place to start with him is. Can anyone reccomend what should be required reading?
There is also the excellent Cable & Deadpool run that is in 8 trades, that is really really good.
And then we have the current Deadpool Series by Daniel Way, which has two trades out right now.
I would start with the current series, as it is only 15 issues in and is easily accessible for everyone.
I personally loved Cable and Deadpool. I think it stayed great throughout. There are 8 trades total, the first of which is here.
I've also heard good things about the ongoing Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth.
Thanks everyone. I ended up picking Suicide kings and it was AWE-SOME!
I'm now reading through the Cable & Deadpool
my favorite cable/deadpool stuff remains "burnt offering" because it made me actually like cable instead of simply being indifferent, and the final trade ("deadpool vs the marvel universe") because it was a really nice wrap-up of the character's adventures to date.
You might be a little confused without those earlier issues, but the recap at the beginning of the issue should suffice if you don't mind missing out on a few details.
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https://twitter.com/Hooraydiation
Adventure Comics has a Legion of Superheroes backup feature and Starman features prominently in the JSA.
https://twitter.com/Hooraydiation
They completely dropped that Princess Projectra story because DC were dicks to Jim Shooter and cancelled the book so they could bring back the original Legion with Legion of 3 Worlds.
You might want to check out Superman though, as not only is Mon-El in the book but there have been a Legion hero or two popping up, especially last issue.