Darth VeX Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Mine is definitely Superman: Red Son. I just loved the alternate origin story for my favorite comic character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth nerdius Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 The dark tower gunslinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LickableLemons7 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I've yet to meet someone who doesn't like The Dark Knight Returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuyWhoDoesStuff Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Mine is the injustice series at the moment its really good Side Note: WE NEED MORE COMIC READERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhite Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 The Infinity Gauntlet - [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Gauntlet-Jim-Starlin/dp/0785156593/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374642252&sr=8-1&keywords=the+infinity+gauntlet]Amazon Link[/ame] Loved this series forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOKH8R Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 While it seems tame by today's standards, in 1988-89, Batman: A Death in the Family was groundbreaking. If you haven't read it, or dont know anything about Jason Todd, you must get this arc. (#426-429). Then, and only then, read or watch Under The Red Hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth nerdius Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Mine is the injustice series at the moment its really good Side Note: WE NEED MORE COMIC READERS You mean to tell me that there are people that dont read comics. Blasphemy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhite Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 You mean to tell me that there are people that dont read comics. Blasphemy They're awesome, but they're tough to keep up on. You have to be dedicated (and motivated) to stay current, or have a guy you know setting aside your weekly stacks at your local shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha17 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm gonna have to say it's a tie between Green Lantern Blackest Night, and Saga which I'm loving right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purge Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I've yet to meet someone who doesn't like The Dark Knight Returns. And now you just did. If I had to choose one, it'd probably be either JLI by Giffen and DeMatteis or Daredevil by Bendis and Maleev. All of the second volume of Daredevil really, excluding the beginning by Kevin Smith and the end with Shadowland or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth VeX Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 I know I already said "Superman: Red Son" was my fave ... but I have to give an honorable mention to "The Walking Dead". Not only is the art awesome, but the story and characters are pretty damned awesome ... but mostly it spawned one of my favorite TV shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H0p3sfalL Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Marvel: Age of Apocolapse Executioners Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grifter Reborn Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Dunno if I could ever really pick just one... But I'm sure y'all can easily figure out at least one that is on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bum-Mobile Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 The Dark Knight Returns Nothing else quite matches that in my opinion. Watchmen comes close though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LickableLemons7 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 And now you just did. http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w439/Membrane1/janek_flamethrower.jpg The Dark Knight Returns Nothing else quite matches that in my opinion. Watchmen comes close though. Wow, you like Only God Forgives, and our graphic novel preference is shockingly similar. #brothersfromseparatemothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Frost Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Just got back from San Diego Comic Con, so this is a perfect topic... And now for some shit probably none of you have ever read or heard of. If you absolutely have to have costumed super heroes in your graphic novels, you might wanna steer clear of my suggestions.: Y: the Last Man - On a single day, everything with a Y chromosome dies except Yorick and his pet monkey, Ampersand. Being the last man on earth is not what it seems cracked up to be and he is pursued by groups who want to use him to re-establish their countries, imprison him for testing, or kill him outright thinking that the "manslaughter" (as the event is called) was a sign from God that men should be eliminated. This story deftly illustrates the adage that the journey is often more important than the destination. Funny, emotional, educational, topical - easily among the best graphic novels ever written. I shit thee not. The Sword (Luna Brothers) - Three people with the ability to control elements barge in on a girl's dinner with her family demanding her father give them "the sword". The father claims ignorance and the 3 accidentally kill him. Upon leaving the rest of the family for dead in their burning house, the only survivor Dara - a paraplegic - finds the sword under the burning house and upon touching it is given extraordinary powers. She then hunts down her family's killers. What might sound like a by-the-numbers revenge story will constantly surprise you with its inventiveness. Promethea - Most people believe Alan Moore's magnum opus is/was Watchmen, and they are wrong. Scalped - The best comic no one was reading at the time. While the premise of an Indian becoming an FBI agent who is then sent back to his former Rez to help the Feds arrest a man they believe is responsible for two FBI agents' deaths in the 70's might seem rather pedestrian, I assure you, it is not. It's in the details of the telling of this story where the magic lies. This was the Breaking Bad of comics - Walter White take note. I could go on, but I'm certain most have already tuned me out... Edited July 24, 2013 by Jack Frost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha17 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Just got back from San Diego Comic Con, so this is a perfect topic... And now for some shit probably none of you have ever read or heard of. If you absolutely have to have costumed super heroes in your graphic novels, you might wanna steer clear of my suggestions.: Y: the Last Man - On a single day, everything with a Y chromosome dies except Yorick and his pet monkey, Ampersand. Being the last man on earth is not what it seems cracked up to be and he is pursued by groups who want to use him to re-establish their countries, imprison him for testing, or kill him outright thinking that the "manslaughter" (as the event is called) was a sign from God that men should be eliminated. This story deftly illustrates the adage that the journey is often more important than the destination. Funny, emotional, educational, topical - easily among the best graphic novels ever written. I shit thee not. The Sword (Luna Brothers) - Three people with the ability to control elements barge in on a girl's dinner with her family demanding her father give them "the sword". The father claims ignorance and the 3 accidentally kill him. Upon leaving the rest of the family for dead in their burning house, the only survivor Dara - a paraplegic - finds the sword under the burning house and upon touching it is given extraordinary powers. She then hunts down her family's killers. What might sound like a by-the-numbers revenge story will constantly surprise you with its inventiveness. Promethea - Most people believe Alan Moore's magnum opus is/was Watchmen, and they are wrong. Scalped - The best comic no one was reading at the time. While the premise of an Indian becoming an FBI agent who is then sent back to his former Rez to help the Feds arrest a man they believe is responsible for two FBI agents' deaths in the 70's might seem rather pedestrian, I assure you, it is not. It's in the details of the telling of this story where the magic lies. This was the Breaking Bad of comics - Walter White take note. I could go on, but I'm certain most have already tuned me out... Y the last man was written by Brian K. Vaughn who wrote Saga so I'm sure I'd love it. I wonder if the art style is the same though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Frost Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Y the last man was written by Brian K. Vaughn who wrote Saga so I'm sure I'd love it. I wonder if the art style is the same though. Well, I'm not a big fan of Saga, so who knows, you might not dig Y... And while Pia Guerra is a decent artist, she's no Fiona Staples. The art in Saga wins by a nose. I just wish I liked Saga... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha17 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Saga as described by the internet is "Star Wars meets A Game of Thrones," and by critics as being evocative of both science fiction and fantasy epics such as The Lord of the Rings and classic works like Romeo & Juliet. The fact that it's a little bit of space and fantasy is what really get me going for it, as I love Star WArs and most things dealing with space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Frost Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Saga as described by the internet is "Star Wars meets A Game of Thrones," and by critics as being evocative of both science fiction and fantasy epics such as The Lord of the Rings and classic works like Romeo & Juliet. The fact that it's a little bit of space and fantasy is what really get me going for it, as I love Star WArs and most things dealing with space. Considering I have thousands of comics in my accumulation, people often think I'm an automatic fans of certain genres. Sadly, I could care less about both Star Wars and Trek and I generally have a major dislike for sword & sorcery fantasy. So this could potentially be the reason that Saga does nothing for me. And I want to be clear that I'm not saying Saga is bad, just that it's not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntToast Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Favorite series - Spawn Favorite mini-series - Kid Eternity Favorite single - Arkham Asylum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purge Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Considering I have thousands of comics in my accumulation, people often think I'm an automatic fans of certain genres. Sadly, I could care less about both Star Wars and Trek and I generally have a major dislike for sword & sorcery fantasy. So this could potentially be the reason that Saga does nothing for me. And I want to be clear that I'm not saying Saga is bad, just that it's not for me. You read any capeshit? Jason Aaron (Scalped) is doing a pretty okay job on Thor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bum-Mobile Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w439/Membrane1/janek_flamethrower.jpg Wow, you like Only God Forgives, and our graphic novel preference is shockingly similar. #brothersfromseparatemothers Ha, yeah I read your post after I typed mine and was like "This guy's good!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha17 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Anyone here reading or Heard of East of West, or The Manhattan projects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purge Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Anyone here reading or Heard of East of West, or The Manhattan projects? I'm reading East of West, stopped bothering with Manhattan projects. Based Hick etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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