Comics Noob

[gearhead364]

So I recently purchased and read Superman: Secret Identity, based on the reviews from the guys. It was my first comic and I thoroughly enjoyed, maybe a little too short. Since then I have purchased both Watchmen and V for Vendetta; and I have started Watchmen, so far it is good.

So my question, what are some good comics to read, I never read a true capes and cowls and was wondering if there is good series to read, so I can see if I like it. Also, is there a good website for buying comics, I have used tfaw.com and not impressed, I will try the local comic book store next time, but is there a good website for this stuff?

Okay so I went ahead and created a list of everyone's suggestions, I will add to it if any more suggestions are made.

Astro City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_City) written by Kurt Busiek (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Busiek) illustrated by Brent Anderson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Anderson) and published by Image/Homage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homage_Comics)
Batman: Dark Victory (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janice_Porter) written by Jeph Loeb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeph_Loeb) illustrated by Tim Sale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Sale_%28artist%29) and published by DC Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics)
Batman: The Killing Joke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/index.html?curid=524986) written by Alan Moore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moore) illustrated by Brian Bolland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Bolland) and published by DC Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics)
Batman: The Long Halloween (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Halloween) written by Jeph Loeb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeph_Loeb) illustrated by Tim Sale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Sale_%28artist%29) and published by DC Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics)
Batman: Year One (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_year_one) written by Frank Miller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Miller_%28comics%29) illustrated by David Mazzucchelli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mazzucchelli) and published by DC Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics)
Hush (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hush_%28comics%29) written by Jeph Loeb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeph_Loeb) illustrated by Jim Lee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Lee) and published by DC Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics)
Invincible (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invincible_%28comics%29) written by Robert Kirkman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kirkman) illustrated by Cory Walker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Walker) and published by Image Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_Comics)
Preacher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preacher_%28comics%29) written by Garth Ennis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Ennis) illustrated by Steve Dillon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Dillon) and published by DC/Vertigo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo_Comics)
Punisher: Frank Castle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Punisher_%28MAX%29) written by Gregg Hurwitz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregg_Hurwitz) illustrated by Laurence Campbell (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Campbell) and published by Marvel Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Comics)
Return to Wonderland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimm_Fairy_Tales_%28comic_series%29#Grimm_Fairy_T ales:_Return_to_Wonderland) written by Raven Gregory (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raven_Gregory) illustrated by Unknown (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimm_Fairy_Tales_%28comic_series%29#Grimm_Fairy_T ales:_Return_to_Wonderland) and published by Zenescope Entertainment (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zenescope_Entertainment&action=edit&redlink=1)
Rising Stars (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rising_Stars) written by J. Michael Straczynski (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Michael_Straczynski) illustrated by Unknown (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rising_Stars) and published by Joe's Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe%27s_Comics)
Runaways (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaways_%28comics%29) written by Brian K. Vaughan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_K._Vaughan) illustrated by Adrian Alphona (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Alphona) and published by Marvel Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Comics)
Superman For All Seasons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_For_All_Seasons) written by Jeph Loeb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeph_Loeb) illustrated by Tim Sale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Sale_%28artist%29) and published by DC Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics)
The Sandman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandman_%28Vertigo%29) written by Neil Gaiman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gaiman) illustrated by Sam Kieth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Kieth) and published by DC/Vertigo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo_Comics)
The Walking Dead (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead) written by Robert Kirkman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kirkman) illustrated by Tony Moore/Charlie Adlard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Adlard) and published by Image Comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_Comics)
Transmetropolitan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmetropolitan) written by Warren Ellis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Ellis) illustrated by Darick Robertson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darick_Robertson) and published by DC/Helix/Vertigo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo_Comics)
Y: The Last Man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y_The_Last_Man) written by Brian K. Vaughan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_K._Vaughan) illustrated by Pia Guerra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pia_Guerra) and published by DC/Vertigo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo_Comics)

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[armadeon]

I'd stick to stores if I were you. Even Barnes and Noble is pretty good for trades.

For some quintessential Batman, grab The Killing Joke, Batman: Year One and The Long Halloween. I also recommend Hush, but I know there's quite a few people who don't like it.

If you want a great series to read that's not capes and cowls, definitely check out Y: The Last Man.

[esophagus]

amazon.com (www.amazon.com)
instocktrades.com (www.instocktrades.com)
dcbs.com (www.dcbs.com)

[babnert]

I wasn't into comics much either and started with Runaways, and it sucked me into buying more and more comics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaways_(comics)

[gearhead364]

Thanks for the replys, what is dcbs.com (http://www.dcbs.com/)? I definetely plan on checking out The Killing Joke since it is from Alan Moore. Also, Runaways sounds really interesting. Also what are some good comics from Kurt Busiek, I really enjoyed Secret Identity, the guys mentioned Marvels which I will check out, any others?

[joedubbs]

Preacher was another one they recommended and I really enjoyed it.

[jordanm85]

Invincible
Rising Stars
Batman Long Halloween
Batman Dark Victory
Batman Year One
Superman For All Seasons

And without the superheroes. Try Preacher, Transmetropolitan, The Sandman.


And I would actually recommend eBay, you can find a lot of great prices on there. Or maybe Amazon if buying TPBs.

[jordanm85]

Thanks for the replys, what is dcbd.com (http://www.dcbs.com/)? I definetely plan on checking out The Killing Joke since it is from Alan Moore. Also, Runaways sounds really interesting. Also what are some good comics from Kurt Busiek, I really enjoyed Secret Identity, the guys mentioned Marvels which I will check out, any others?

Astro City is a must read. And make sure to start on Vol. 1. Same goes for Runaways, start on Vol 1. This can be confusing for a lot of people when comics keep starting over at #1.

[scoobydiesel]

I loved the new Joker trade that came out in like August or whatever.

Y the last man.
The walking dead.
Beyond wonderland(an return to wonderland) i might have these two mixed up.

Just tossing random stuff out.

[trench_rat]

You should check out the Punisher books on the Marvel MAX label. Pure uncensored fun and violence for consenting adults

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[gearhead364]

WOW, thanks for all the suggestions, I will definetely be checking these out. This list should keep me busy for a while, I think once I have finished Watchmen and VfV, I will get Y: The Last Man or Superman for All Seasons.

With regards to purchasing, so far I have used a couple resources, the first being ebay for Secret Identity, I just bought a couple of NM; fortunately one of the sellers is located in Indianapolis which is 50 mi away, which means even the cheapest shipping will be really fast. I also used tfaw.com (http://www.tfaw.com), which was quick, but overall prices and shipping were a little expensive compared to what you guys have suggested. Any way I think I will try out the local shop and see what they have.

Lastly, I think I am going to just buy TPB for now, I am not really much of a collector of anything except junk, I might once I read something out of this world, but for now TPB. I am going to compile this list and add it to the beginning in case anyone else is interested.