Recommend ONE Comic To The Board

[Gail Simone]

As always, not one of mine, please. But if you were going to suggest ONE book to the posters here, a comic they might be missing out on, what would it be?

Gail

[bert]

As always, not one of mine, please. But if you were going to suggest ONE book to the posters here, a comic they might be missing out on, what would it be?

Gail

easy:

Manhunter

simply the best book that DC is publishing (taking Gail's books out of the running).



and one to keep an eye out for: Castle Waiting, which is just about to start publishing again from Fantagraphics Books. you can't go wrong w/ Linda Medley's gorgeous art, and storytelling that mixes fables, fairy tales, legends, witches, goblins, queens, and anything else that strikes her fancy.

[Corrina]

Captain America by Ed Brubaker.

First thing that came to mind, so I'll take that as a message.

Why? Because this Steve Rogers is as tough and yet as kind, he's still stuck in the past in so many ways and yet he's not blind to the world around him, and while he's surrounded by cynics (including Sharon), he still dares to hope and he still can feel joy.

Oh, and the action sequences and the incredible artwork, plus the occasionally really sick (approaching scary "Sleeper" sick) issues like the ones featuring Red Skull's protege and the Skull's daughter are just too good to miss.

I haven't had this much of a ride on Cap since Roger Stern.

[TCJohnson]

I haven't had this much of a ride on Cap since Roger Stern.

Are you sure you really want to phrase it that way?

romance novelists, sheesh.

[dupersuper]

Walking Dead! They have zombies...occasionally.

[Jennifer de Vries]

Runaways.

Brian K. Vaughn is awesomesauce!

[DarkCrisis]

Fallen Angel by Peter David

[Gilda Dent]

PS 238. It's an elementary school for superhero children.

Gilda

[Merey]

I just started Ex Machina. Wow! It's filling that West Wing void in my heart. Politics and supernatural heroics...weeeee!

[TCJohnson]

Having trouble picking one but....Young Avengers.

[Corrina]

Are you sure you really want to phrase it that way?

romance novelists, sheesh.

I spotted the double entendre, thought about rephrasing it, decided "Nah? Why should I? It's probably good for Cap, too."

[geordiesteve]

I love really enjoy spandex and superheroes titles but my one recommendation....

Strangers in Paradise. Nothing else even comes close.

[Paploo the Ewok]

Strangetown by Ian Shaunagnessy [I probably butchered that] and Chynna Clugston from Oni Press.

A shipwrecked NewFoundLand girl finds her way to Grangetown, a strange town in the middle of the US, and grows up there. Her adoptive mother dies, and she moves into an apartment above a bar, with other assorted inhabitants.
Given the title, Strange Stuff Happens.


Only one issue out so far, due to delays caused by Chynna's work on the 2nd GN of Scholastic's Queen Bee. But subsequent issues should be worth the wait.

[tangentman]

Astonishing X-Men--I enjoy Whedon's character studies and the nods to the classic X-Men stories. Yet, Whedon also manages to put his own twists on the X-universe, too! There's also the gorgeous art by John Cassaday.

[Calamas]

First to come to mind:

Fallen Angel

Peter David has unleashed all kinds of greatness since taking the series to IDW.

[Sharpandpointies]

Street Fighter and Street Fighter II.

Assuming Udon ever gets their $(@#&$^ act together and actually starts putting them out on schedule.

[JohnPopa]

Desolation Jones, the seeds of pulp fiction and sci fi all drugged up into something violent and unflinching yet still a thoughtful examination of its characters and our world.

[FantomasPR]

Iron Wok Jan

You will believe a cooking manga can be fun.

[ElvisGuy]

Legion of Super-Heroes..whoops I mean Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes by Mark Waid and Barry Kitson. I feel like a lil kid again when I read this book, it harkens back the 70s and 80s Legion.

[Nega Knight]

Y: The Last Man

Probably the most realistic take on the 'Last Man on Earth' scenario I've ever come across. Turns out being the sole man in a world full of women slowly going nuts is not a good thing.

[Kyuubi]

One I just started getting into.



Nextwave!



The funny never stops.

[Jade_GL]

Someone already said Ex Machina, that was my first choice.

But here is another one, just so I don't repeat and people get more ideas for comics to read. :D

She-Hulk.

[xakko]

I would say Thing, but that's only got two issues left...

I'll go with PAD's X-Factor.

[Sheldon]

Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life vol 1 by Bryan Lee O'Malley @ Oni Press.
Its a hard book to describe, because most descriptions really dont do it justice. Reading it & having it unfold for you is a whole lotta fun.

Just check it out.

Great series that needs to be read.
Go to the website - http://www.scottpilgrim.com/

And wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim - but there are spoilers there.

Here is a great ad for the 3rd recently released volume
http://www.scottpilgrim.com/images/thumbnail_1600.jpg

[ocelotrevs]

Daredevil. I only started reading the other day, but bloody hell.

[Karl J. Barnes]

I think that some people would be surprised how cool IDW's Red Sonja is. The art work alone is pretty breath taking and I am not just talking about Big Red's skimpy chainmail, either.

[heystacy]

B.P.R.D. is a good read.

[Michael P]

I'm going to third Peter David's Fallen Angel, from IDW. In addition to smart, character-driven gothic horror and compelling philosophical themes, it's got some of the most gorgeous art being produced in comics today. That, and a bartender who may or may not be Hitler.

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0512/28/fallenangel5th.jpg

[stealthwise]

I'm going to avoid repeating some of the choices from others, so I'll toss one in out of left field.

Acme Novelty Library.

The collections that come out (once? twice?) each year are hilarious, and even if you loathe Ware's cynical/depressing take on life, there are some incredibly funny segments and false ads in each volume.

[Azrael52]

Kurt Busiek's Superman: Secret Identity. I don't own it. I actually borrowed it, and man was I tempted to say that I lost it while squirrelling it away!

[Huzzah!]

Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life vol 1 by Bryan Lee O'Malley @ Oni Press.
Its a hard book to describe, because most descriptions really dont do it justice. Reading it & having it unfold for you is a whole lotta fun.

Just check it out.

Great series that needs to be read.
Go to the website - http://www.scottpilgrim.com/

And wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim - but there are spoilers there.

Here is a great ad for the 3rd recently released volume
http://www.scottpilgrim.com/images/thumbnail_1600.jpg


I used to go to the same chat room he did back in the day

nice he is getting some success

[Justin D.]

That, and a bartender who may or may not be Hitler.
Y'know, I was only mildly curious about Fallen Angel until I just now read you say, ". . . and a bartender who may or may not be Hitler." Now, I'm interested. I'm not sure exactly what that says about me.

[steeler80]

First one to come to mind: Fables.

[DarkOra]

Archenemies (http://www.archenemiesonline.com/) from Dark Horse.

[The Xenos]

Well, people have aleady said stuff like Manhunter, Fables, Y the Last Man, Runaways, Ex Machina, Girls, Walking Dead, and Scott Pilgrim.

I guess I'd say..

Demo by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan

It's a bunch of slice of life stories, each stand alone issues, sometimes with supernatual stuff, sometimes not. It's been collected in a trade. Only 12 issues. I've kept and eye out for stuff by Wood and Cloonan ever since.

Crap... I shoulda also said Teenagers From Mars.. oh crap.. I just did.

[stealthwise]

Well, people have aleady said stuff like Manhunter, Fables, Y the Last Man, Runaways, Ex Machina, Girls, Walking Dead, and Scott Pilgrim.

I guess I'd say..

Demo by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan

It's a bunch of slice of life stories, each stand alone issues, sometimes with supernatual stuff, sometimes not. It's been collected in a trade. Only 12 issues. I've kept and eye out for stuff by Wood and Cloonan ever since.

Crap... I shoulda also said Teenagers From Mars.. oh crap.. I just did.

He said more than ONE! GET HIM!

[sk716]

So many little books I love, to only choose one for recommendation seems like a crime, so I'll make it a good one:


Lea Hernandez's Texas Steampunk books.


They're not for everyone but a great read, nonetheless.

[Cam63]

I'm enjoying She Hulk.

She Hulk good.

[Cam63]

He said more than ONE! GET HIM!

I'd have to put my beer down and that's a habit I'm tryin' to avoid.

Hmm... It's empty.

OK... Let the dogpile begin !

[David O Burcham]

Although the waiting period between issues is usually a year or two, Evan Dorkin's Dork is always worth the wait.

[David Bedlam]

I was going to go for Ex Machina, but that's been done a couple of times.

So instead, I'm gonna offer up DMZ, from Vertigo.

It's basicly what happens when the political, social and cultural divisions in America turn into an actual shooting war, as told through the eyes of a journalist living in a bombed out Manhatten, between the two opposing armies.

It's writen by Brian Wood, and drawn by Riccardo Burchielli, and is never less than great.

:)

[Red Berens]

Legion of Super-Heroes..whoops I mean Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes by Mark Waid and Barry Kitson. I feel like a lil kid again when I read this book, it harkens back the 70s and 80s Legion.

Yes! This is a great book. My only wish is that some of the characters would experiment with the Mike Grell 1970's looking costumes. Wouldn't that be fun?

The JSA is another really good read. Paul Levitz is back with thses characters and it's been fun so far.

I also took Papergirls suggestion and have started reading Amazing Spiderman, starting with #529 - the new costume story. With the Civil War tie-in, this is a great spot to jump on this title.

[Lubichev]

Fell
Warren Ellis' Red is another super-dooper one.

[EdContradictory]

I have a soft spot for "Halo and Sprocket". Which is being offfered again as a trade in the latest Previews.

[yeoman]

Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life vol 1 by Bryan Lee O'Malley @ Oni Press.
Its a hard book to describe, because most descriptions really dont do it justice. Reading it & having it unfold for you is a whole lotta fun.

Just check it out.

Great series that needs to be read.
Go to the website - http://www.scottpilgrim.com/

And wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim - but there are spoilers there.

Here is a great ad for the 3rd recently released volume
http://www.scottpilgrim.com/images/thumbnail_1600.jpg

Good one.

And enough others will recommend Runaways. So I'll recommend Gold Digger by Fred Perry. Fun action/adventure book. Great art, good characters, good stroy, neat plot twists.

I highly recommend it.

[Screwtape]

I know it's like, quarterly right now, but All-Star Superman is just about the greatest thing in the whole wide world.

[SensorBoy]

All Star Batman & Robin

[EdContradictory]

All Star Batman & Robin
That's not funny. Not even as a joke.

What would you feel like if some poor sap actually went out and bought that after reading your post?

You'd feel awful, that's what.

For shame.

[Super Sonic]

That's not funny. Not even as a joke.

What would you feel like if some poor sap actually went out and bought that after reading your post?

You'd feel awful, that's what.

For shame.

I'd feel good in knowing I encouraged someone to purchase this Centuries funniest comic.... period.

[EdContradictory]

I'd feel good in knowing I encouraged someone to purchase this Centuries funniest comic.... period.
Laughing at All Star Batman and Robin is mean.

It's like laughing at a retarded person.

The comic doesn't know it's being funny.

[Super Sonic]

Laughing at All Star Batman and Robin is mean.

It's like laughing at a retarded person.

The comic doesn't know it's being funny.

....I honestly think it does. o.o

[Tommy]

NEXTWAVE!!!!!!

http://img450.imageshack.us/img450/1341/koala39gk.jpg

[CaptMagellan]

I was going to say DMZ but since that got recommended I'll add..

The Exterminators.

I'm really loving what Vertigo is publishing these days.

[Super Sonic]

Incredible Hulk.


Planet Hulk is the sheezny, yo!

Action, action, action...........with aliens and whores, and action!All on a distant planet, oh and Silver Surfer's there too.


I shit you not!

[sk716]

NEXTWAVE!!!!!!

http://img450.imageshack.us/img450/1341/koala39gk.jpg

Now, I want to read this book!

[Red Jack]

The American Way

Powers

Global Frequency trades.

[hellokittykat]

PAD's 'Fallen Angel'.
I'm pleasantly surprised to see so many other people recommending this one also!

[Gilda Dent]

PS 238. It's an elementary school for superhero children.

Gilda

I updated mine. I was unhappy with my first choice.

Gilda

[Joe Rice]

Angry Youth Comix, because it hasn't been mentioned yet and is pure ha ha.

[The Xenos]

All Star Batman & Robin
That's not funny. Not even as a joke.

What would you feel like if some poor sap actually went out and bought that after reading your post?

You'd feel awful, that's what.

For shame.

Oh... that gave me a good chuckle.

[Brack360]

Queen & Country, by Greg Rucka

[The Xenos]

NEXTWAVE!!!!!!

http://img450.imageshack.us/img450/1341/koala39gk.jpg

On that note, from this week's issue, I must add:

http://users.wpi.edu/~jamesv/shots/conq/koala4.jpg

and the awesome line:

http://users.wpi.edu/~jamesv/shots/conq/koala5.jpg

I haven't laughed that much at a comic in a while, and I was reading it at work.

[The Beast Of Yucca Flats]

Do oldies count? If so, I'd like to put forward Alan Moore & Oscar Zarate's A Small Killing. It's probably Moore's truest, purest horror story outside his Swamp Thing stint.

[yeoman]

....I honestly think it does. o.o

Oh, I think Miller knows. Unfortunately, it's not actually funny.

It's either a terrible Batman book, or an elaborate prank that isn't funny.

[yeoman]

NEXTWAVE!!!!!!

http://img450.imageshack.us/img450/1341/koala39gk.jpg


I've said it before, I'll say it again, Nextwave would be ten times funnier if Ellis took out Machineman, Boom Boom and Monica and replaced them with original characters. Cause as is he's commiting characterization genocide on a monthly basis.

Okay, Boom Boom's pretty close to her actual character, I'll give him that.

Which is really sad, because when it's not doing that, it's a hilarious book.

[Tancread]

A title I am loving right now is Mouse Guard (http://www.davidpetersen.net/mouseguard/index.htm). Issue three comes out this week. Good story so far my only complaint is the odd size of the comic, but I can live with that. So far kid friendly as well.

[Jade_GL]

A title I am loving right now is Mouse Guard (http://www.davidpetersen.net/mouseguard/index.htm). Issue three comes out this week. Good story so far my only complaint is the odd size of the comic, but I can live with that. So far kid friendly as well.

Good call. This is a great book. I especially love the gorgeous artwork. The size is a bit odd, but that's just another thing that makes it a unique book. :)

[Dedagda]

This is going to sound crass. My favorite books are my bathroom reads. It's mostly DC or Bendis, because I can get through them in 5 minutes or less.

That said, I enjoy books that build of cast of characters. Nothing (permanently) ever happens to the main characters. You need interesting side characters. That's where the real action takes place.

So what book meets both criteria?

Catwoman.

[Lex]

Gargoyles from Slave Labor Graphics.

Gargoyles was one of the most interesting and well-written cartoons of the 90's. It's probably second only to Bruce Timm's Batman toon.

Now a comic book is coming out written by the show's creator, Greg Weisman, and continues the story from where the second season left off.

Weisman created one of the richest, most unique universe in fiction and I'm excited to see him create new adventures in that world and with those great characters.

If you want a smart, fun, deep, well-written comic, look for Gargoyles.

Issue #1 is out in June!

[Lex]

PS 238. It's an elementary school for superhero children.

GildaI recently saw that in Previews and I've been thinking of ordering some of the collected volumes. It looks pretty fun.

[Screwtape]

The other one I'd ...nng... reccommend is ...rrr... this book that I never thought I'd PICK UP, much le... mff!... much less push on people, but ...puff, pant...

Ultimate Spider-Man.

It's wonderful.

I bought one of the trades at Barnes and Noble yesterday, sat in the cafe and read it, and purchased the next one before leaving the store.

It should be considered a controlled substance.

[stealthwise]

I've said it before, I'll say it again, Nextwave would be ten times funnier if Ellis took out Machineman, Boom Boom and Monica and replaced them with original characters. Cause as is he's commiting characterization genocide on a monthly basis.

Okay, Boom Boom's pretty close to her actual character, I'll give him that.

Which is really sad, because when it's not doing that, it's a hilarious book.

He could do the same "characterization genocide" to Spider-Man, Wolverine and Captain America (hell, that one quick sexist remark was great!) and I'd still love this book to pieces.

[lalalei2001]

Bone, by Jeff Smith. I read the first page of the first volume, and bought the first 3 volumes. ^_^ It's a great story, funny at times, then deeply moving, and sometimes scary!

[Dr Ray Palmer]

I'll cast another vote for X-Factor, which I think is not only the best X-book these days, but also the best book Marvel is publishing. Peter David's writing is smart and funny, the plots are full of twists and turns and "whoa!" moments, and the characterization is terrific. At his pen, Jamie Madrox is one of the most interesting characters in comics right now IMO.

Also nice dark noir-y art, and Monet makes me laugh because she's such a superbitch. PAD is doing a really good job of making me enjoy characters who I didn't previously know anything about, like Monet and Rictor, and also characters who honestly kind of bugged me, like Strong Guy, Wolfsbane, and Layla Miller.

It's a superhero book that doesn't feel like a superhero book, except sometimes it does. And did I mention Madrox rules?

It's definitely my favorite non-Gail book at the moment.

[yeoman]

He could do the same "characterization genocide" to Spider-Man, Wolverine and Captain America (hell, that one quick sexist remark was great!) and I'd still love this book to pieces.

I;m not saying it's not a good book. It's just it would be a great book if he'd used original characters.

[yeoman]

I recently saw that in Previews and I've been thinking of ordering some of the collected volumes. It looks pretty fun.

I'd recommend it as well. It really is quite a fun book.

[DubipR]

Like Mr. Rice, I agree with Angry Youth Comix as oe of the best. But the best comic, month in and month out goes to Uncle Scrooge. Perfect characterization and brilliant artwork.

[wayfarer]

I'm a fan of a bunch already mentioned.
Here's a new one:

The Stardust Kid by DeMatteis & Ploog
Great fairy tale stuff flowing forth from the guys who put together Abadazad (a book I reeeaaalllyy miss). It's only a miniseries and has an irregular schedule at best, but is well worth the checking out.

[ChthonicSpirit]

The Crow.

Possibly the most intense book I have ever read. Not for the faint of heart.

Plus, I got my screenname from a quote in A. A. Attansio's afterword.

[Weetomuncher]

Another vote for She-Hulk.

She-Hulk is funny, interesting and has action, romance and high jinks in every issue.

Dan Slott is fast becoming one of the top writers in comics and this is his main book at the moment and it shows.

How can you go wrong buying this book? A mad drunken Australian and a mad sober Scotsman have both recommended it. ;)

[DarkCrisis]

I also have to give props to Runaways and Poison Elves (whenever the main title gets put out, the writer has been ill).

[LibrarianThorne]

JLA volumes 1-6 (New World Order to World War III)
by Grant Morrison and Howard Porter

Unquestionably, I think, the best superhero stories of the past twenty years. No slight on Gail or Mark Waid or Kurt Busiek or any of the other dozens of amazing authors, but when someone says to me "You know, I really want to read comics, but I don't know where to start," I say "You need to borrow my copies of JLA."

It's worked every single time.

The stories told within the volumes of JLA are as classic superhero as you can get. Most superhero teams satisfy themselves with saving Earth, but the JLA starts off by saving Earth and works its way up, eventually saving all of time and space itself.

It's the biggest of the big superhero stories, each and every character is iconic. Morrison weaves continuity around and uses it with such panache and skill that you don't even need to know about the previous stories.

Dan Didio professes to be a fan of "big damn heroes," and they don't get any bigger than the JLA. I'm of the opinion that it's a crying shame Morrison isn't helming the relaunch of the series later this year.

[LtMarvel]

Usagi Yojimbo

There's are many reasons why this comic has decades of publishing behind it and a boatload of awards both inside and outside the comic book industry.

Grasscutter is the highpoint of the series, although there is a lot of backstory to be digested to fully appreciate it.

Oh, and a big thumbs up to the sister series, Space Usagi. Think of it as Episode One done right. In fact there are so many parallels that I have wondered if there wasn't some outright plagerism by Lucas and company....

[LtMarvel]

I second these recommendations:


I love really enjoy spandex and superheroes titles but my one recommendation....

Strangers in Paradise. Nothing else even comes close.



Y: The Last Man

Probably the most realistic take on the 'Last Man on Earth' scenario I've ever come across. Turns out being the sole man in a world full of women slowly going nuts is not a good thing.

Kurt Busiek's Superman: Secret Identity. I don't own it. I actually borrowed it, and man was I tempted to say that I lost it while squirrelling it away!

First one to come to mind: Fables.

I know it's like, quarterly right now, but All-Star Superman is just about the greatest thing in the whole wide world.

A title I am loving right now is Mouse Guard (http://www.davidpetersen.net/mouseguard/index.htm). Issue three comes out this week. Good story so far my only complaint is the odd size of the comic, but I can live with that. So far kid friendly as well.


Bone, by Jeff Smith. I read the first page of the first volume, and bought the first 3 volumes. ^_^ It's a great story, funny at times, then deeply moving, and sometimes scary!

JLA volumes 1-6 (New World Order to World War III)
by Grant Morrison and Howard Porter

Unquestionably, I think, the best superhero stories of the past twenty years. No slight on Gail or Mark Waid or Kurt Busiek or any of the other dozens of amazing authors, but when someone says to me "You know, I really want to read comics, but I don't know where to start," I say "You need to borrow my copies of JLA."

It's worked every single time.

The stories told within the volumes of JLA are as classic superhero as you can get. Most superhero teams satisfy themselves with saving Earth, but the JLA starts off by saving Earth and works its way up, eventually saving all of time and space itself.

It's the biggest of the big superhero stories, each and every character is iconic. Morrison weaves continuity around and uses it with such panache and skill that you don't even need to know about the previous stories.

Dan Didio professes to be a fan of "big damn heroes," and they don't get any bigger than the JLA. I'm of the opinion that it's a crying shame Morrison isn't helming the relaunch of the series later this year.
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[Tad Sivana]

I guess I'm the only one who is enjoying Michael Chabon's series 'The Escapist' from Dark Horse.
It's unabashedly a Jim Steranko/Jack Kirby/Mr. Miracle inspired series, but it's done with fun and great hommage to past mags.
Worth a look!

[stealthwise]

JLA volumes 1-6 (New World Order to World War III)
by Grant Morrison and Howard Porter

Unquestionably, I think, the best superhero stories of the past twenty years. No slight on Gail or Mark Waid or Kurt Busiek or any of the other dozens of amazing authors, but when someone says to me "You know, I really want to read comics, but I don't know where to start," I say "You need to borrow my copies of JLA."

It's worked every single time.

The stories told within the volumes of JLA are as classic superhero as you can get. Most superhero teams satisfy themselves with saving Earth, but the JLA starts off by saving Earth and works its way up, eventually saving all of time and space itself.

It's the biggest of the big superhero stories, each and every character is iconic. Morrison weaves continuity around and uses it with such panache and skill that you don't even need to know about the previous stories.

Dan Didio professes to be a fan of "big damn heroes," and they don't get any bigger than the JLA. I'm of the opinion that it's a crying shame Morrison isn't helming the relaunch of the series later this year.

Really? I have the first three volumes now and I am very underwhelmed. Porter's art is really early 90's sloppy, and Morrison has good ideas, but they get lost in the rush of the story at times. Btw, if anyone wants these, PM me and I'll trade them away for next to nothing (I'm dealing off stuff to make room at my house).

[LibrarianThorne]

Really? I have the first three volumes now and I am very underwhelmed. Porter's art is really early 90's sloppy, and Morrison has good ideas, but they get lost in the rush of the story at times. Btw, if anyone wants these, PM me and I'll trade them away for next to nothing (I'm dealing off stuff to make room at my house).

The books really hit their stride in volume 4, when classic Superman returns and Orion and Barda join the League (as well as Plastic Man, Steel, and Oracle). Volume 6 (World War III) is a story of such grandeur that it puts Infinite Crisis and most any other summer event to shame.

[Merey]

I guess I'm the only one who is enjoying Michael Chabon's series 'The Escapist' from Dark Horse.
It's unabashedly a Jim Steranko/Jack Kirby/Mr. Miracle inspired series, but it's done with fun and great hommage to past mags.
Worth a look!


I'm a huge Chabon fan (Kavalier and Clay is largely the reason why I starting reading comics) and I was wondering if anyone was reading this. I don't think I've ever seen it mentioned at any the forums I peruse. Anyway, I'll definitely put it on my must read sometime list. :D

[stealthwise]

The books really hit their stride in volume 4, when classic Superman returns and Orion and Barda join the League (as well as Plastic Man, Steel, and Oracle). Volume 6 (World War III) is a story of such grandeur that it puts Infinite Crisis and most any other summer event to shame.

Really? I've heard nothing but praise for the first tpb and everyone seems to LOVE Rock of Ages, while I thought that it was merely solid.

[Ovid]

For fans of Gail's writing?

Manhunter, unquestionably. A strong, finely characterised female hero with a wide and various supporting cast and stories mixing action and extended 'family' dynamics. Do yourselves a favour, everyone, and pick it up.

[DubipR]

I guess I'm the only one who is enjoying Michael Chabon's series 'The Escapist' from Dark Horse.
It's unabashedly a Jim Steranko/Jack Kirby/Mr. Miracle inspired series, but it's done with fun and great hommage to past mags.
Worth a look!

It says recommend One book. I chose one. I love the Escapist as well. Great book. Looking forward to the monthly.

[bert]

easy:

Manhunter

simply the best book that DC is publishing (taking Gail's books out of the running).





Just wanted to note, that due to the fan outcry of emails and letters they got when the Final issue was announced -- DC announced yesterday that Manhunter has been extended an addtional 5 issues.

yeah, it's only 5 issues, but if it sells. . . .

c'mon people, please support this book. It's great!

[stealthwise]

Just wanted to note, that due to the fan outcry of emails and letters they got when the Final issue was announced -- DC announced yesterday that Manhunter has been extended an addtional 5 issues.

yeah, it's only 5 issues, but if it sells. . . .

c'mon people, please support this book. It's great!

I haven't heard anything about it that would entice me to start buying.

Tell me in 17 words (EXACTLY 17, Haiku format optional) why I should buy it. :D

[cactusmaac]

Lone Wolf and Cub

Along with Alan Moore's work it's THE series to show to anybody who thinks comics are for kids.

There isn't a series out there which marries intense violence, quiet intimate interludes, epic moments so well. And nothing else comes close to depicting both the utter baseness and the awesome heights of nobility that human nature can produce.

[bert]

I haven't heard anything about it that would entice me to start buying.

Tell me in 17 words (EXACTLY 17, Haiku format optional) why I should buy it. :D

Andreyko
Great Characterization
Agent Chase
Director Bones
Lawyer by day, Vigilante by night.
JSA Connection
Gay Obsidian

[Super Sonic]

Andreyko
Great Characterization
Agent Chase
Director Bones
Lawyer by day, Vigilante by night.
JSA Connection
Gay Obsidian

...sounds like She-Hulk. =P

[heystacy]

Just wanted to note, that due to the fan outcry of emails and letters they got when the Final issue was announced -- DC announced yesterday that Manhunter has been extended an addtional 5 issues.

yeah, it's only 5 issues, but if it sells. . . .

c'mon people, please support this book. It's great!


I will give it a peek when I go back to the bookstore.

[bert]

...sounds like She-Hulk. =P


ummmm. . what?

cept for the Lawyer part, they have nothing in common. Especially since Manhunter is dealing w/ family matters as well (in the latest issue, a storyline started that perhaps her son has inherited some of the family powers as well).

[Briareos]

Since you guys already mentioned some of my other favorites I'm going to recommened Artesia ( http://www.daradja.com/ ). Epic high fantasy book it's going to be a series of 22 6 issue mini's with a annual after each series. VERY mature reader series but insanely detailed world and great art.

[Waffles]

Conan: Book of Thoth

Do yourself a favor and pick this mini up. This book is wonderful.

[dupersuper]

All star Supes
Morisson JLA
secret Identity
walking dead
Bone
ultimate spidey
manhunter
gargoyles
Peter David
Alan Moore
So many cool books, so little $...

[David Bedlam]

http://users.wpi.edu/~jamesv/shots/conq/koala4.jpg

This is what made me break down and buy all the Nextwave issues. How can you not love flesh eating Koalas?

Thank you fleshy ones!