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Topic: Good Comics No Matter Who You Are.
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Brian Thomer
One of the Regulars
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posted 11-13-2000 11:22 PM
  
Alright we've already discussed good comics for first time comic readers, but what about the rest of us, "the veterans?" We like good comics too, well at least I do. So here's my pick:
The JSA. Damn good book. I won't lie its got some confusing history, but hell not many books don't these days. And the creative team is doing one hell of a job of clearing that history up, as well as, telling some damn good new stories. So those continuity problems pale in comparison to the rest of the great stuff in the book. Its got old classic characters, new takes on old classics, and some all around new characters, so its got something for everyone. And well if you're like me, you like when things don't always go honky dory for the good guys, and it doesn't here. Not that it's a big depressing book mind you. Quite the opposite actually, the team's like a big family, so when the bad stuff does go down they got the people closest to them in the world right there to help them through it. So, hey, go pick yourself up a copy.
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Dave Thomer
Guardian of Peace and Justice in the Galaxy
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posted 11-16-2000 01:31 AM
I second the recommendation of JSA -- there are a lot of very good super hero team books out on the market right now, with nifty art and solid characterization. DC's JLA, Titans, Young Justice; Marvel's Avengers . . . if superhero action is what you're looking for, these are all good places to find it. |
Brian Thomer
One of the Regulars
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posted 01-05-2001 02:43 PM
I think any of the books Dave's reviewed here on the site are books worth checking out. I think his reviews do I pretty good job of pointing that out, check them out if you haven't yet. Also, I can't give enough praise to Peter David's Captain Marvel. I find it to be one of the most entertaining books out there and that's the bottom line. |
Alie
One of the Regulars
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posted 01-05-2001 09:09 PM
I know this is a somewhat old miniseries, but I like it a lot just the same...It's called "The Nail". It's about what would happen if Ma and Pa Kent (foster parents of Clarck Kent. duh.) hit a nail and got a flat tire the night they were supposed to find baby Superman. It's a very sad book and though I'm no "veteran", I do strongly recommend it. I also recommend making sure you do not read the third of the three books first. That's a mistake I made (how was I supposed to see "part 3 of 3" in tiny lettering?) that will not ruin the story for you but for obvious reasons can lead to confusion. Anyways, my point is not how stupid that was of me but that this is a really good story even for people who don't know every bit of DC history. (such as myself) |
Brian Thomer
One of the Regulars
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posted 01-06-2001 12:07 AM
Just to clarify and be an anal the miniseries is "Justice League: The Nail." Ahhh.... that feels better. And unfortunately I'm gonna have to agree with her, it is one hell of a god damn good read. Although I recommend reading issue 1 first, how the hell could it not ruin the story for you by reading issue 3 first?? And I wouldn't classify it as a "sad" story, although the it's not happy go lucky time for everyone involved. Plus it definitely makes you love Silver Age characters all over again, as does "JLA: Year One" and "Brave and the Bold: Flash and Green Lantern." |
Dave Thomer
Guardian of Peace and Justice in the Galaxy
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posted 01-06-2001 12:19 AM
I'll third the recommendation for "The Nail." Alan Davis is a talented writer, and he and Mark Farmer are a dynamite art team. Their upcoming "Superboy's Legion" should be fun. |
Brian Thomer
One of the Regulars
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posted 02-28-2003 02:26 PM
Jeph Loeb's and Jim Lee's "Hush" storyline currently running through the Batman title (beginning with #608) is a great comic for old and new readers alike.It's an intriguing story with stunning art. Old readers will like it because it has all their old favorites, but it's especially great for new readers because Loeb and Lee only use the classic Batman (and Superman) characters or all new characters. So no matter how little you know about Batman, you won't have any trouble keeping up with this story trying to figure out who's who. |
Brian Thomer
One of the Regulars
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posted 11-10-2003 09:04 PM
I'm gonna go ahead and put Invincible on here. This is just a great, fun book. It's the story of Mark Grayson, who comes from a well adjusted family whose father just happens to be the world's greatest super-hero... and Mark's just inherited his father's powers. Follow him as he develops his powers and joins the super-hero community.Do yourself a favor and check out the Invincible: Family Matters trade. You're in for a treat. |
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