Suggested Comic book reading

*Redeemer* · 07-04-2016, 06:37 PM

Hey guys, I am unfortunately laid up for a few weeks after breaking my foot can anyone recommend some good comics books get????
Preferably Spider-man, X-men, Batman , but not exclusive to those heroes or stories.

Thanks guys!!

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-04-2016, 08:14 PM

I highly recommend JM Strazynski's run on Amazing Spider-Man. Fantastic stuff almost all the way through, and it will really put his powers and origin in a new light. Just don't hate on the guy for his involvement in the Ine More Day/Brand New Day debacle. Wasn't his fault Quesada wanted him to write it that way. Some day I'd like to see his "alternate ending" version of that arc.... Peter David's entire run on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is highly entertaining too!

*Redeemer* · 07-04-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

I highly recommend JM Strazynski's run on Amazing Spider-Man. Fantastic stuff almost all the way through, and it will really put his powers and origin in a new light. Just don't hate on the guy for his involvement in the Ine More Day/Brand New Day debacle. Wasn't his fault Quesada wanted him to write it that way. Some day I'd like to see his "alternate ending" version of that arc.... Peter David's entire run on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is highly entertaining too!

So which TPBs are those???

*snake* · 07-04-2016, 08:23 PM

Geoff Johns Flash run

*TurtleTitan97* · 07-04-2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by snake

Geoff Johns Flash run

^ This. And before that, you should check out Mark Waid's work on Flash and Impulse.

As for Spider-Man and X-Men books, try finding the Marvel Essential TPBs if you want to read their early issues.

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-04-2016, 08:29 PM

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=55386
Not long ago I set up a thread for this very purpose. It helps to know eras or preferred supporting cast/villains.

PangolinFeets · 07-04-2016, 08:34 PM

I'm kinda head-over-heels for Gillen's run on The Young Avengers from 2013.

Yoshimickster · 07-04-2016, 08:45 PM

Killing Joke by Alan Moore, Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison), Spider-man: Maximum Carnage, and if you wanna go through the head-ache try reading Grant Morrison's Batman series in order. Keep in mind, DC kept changing the title despite it basically being the same same series.

Also if you can find them for a good price check out the Silver Age Spider-man stuff, it has a DISTINCT lack of anti-communist vibes that many comics lacked during the time period. Even the writers hated doing that.

X-men is easy : Chris Claremont's Wolverine, featuring artwork by Frank Miller before he went crazy and made his fans worry for his mental health! Seriously Frank-WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-04-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

So which TPBs are those???

Start with JSM's ASM vol. 1 obviously- Coming Home. I will warn you though, vol. 2 Revelations is VERY emotional. It is actually the book that got me into Spider-Man specifically (my only real experience with him previously had been the 90's cartoon, which I loved) and with comics in general. It is also the first time a comic book ever made me cry. The opening story in vol. 2, the 9-11 tribute issue, is the main reason why, and the Revelations arc itself is another.

*cowabunga14* · 07-05-2016, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

I highly recommend JM Strazynski's run on Amazing Spider-Man. Fantastic stuff almost all the way through, and it will really put his powers and origin in a new light. Just don't hate on the guy for his involvement in the Ine More Day/Brand New Day debacle. Wasn't his fault Quesada wanted him to write it that way. Some day I'd like to see his "alternate ending" version of that arc.... Peter David's entire run on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is highly entertaining too!

In regards to JMS, I would recommend Silver Surfer: Requiem, which is great even if you haven't read much Silver Surfer. If you're into vampire stuff, you'll find that Blood: A Tale is also worth your while.

*Mayhem* · 07-05-2016, 04:41 AM

Usagi Yojimbo. Come on, I have to suggest it

*ZariusTwo* · 07-05-2016, 06:45 AM

Spider-Man: The Clone Saga. Forget what people tell you about this, it is flawed but very underrated and next to JMS, it's probably the only other time Marvel bothered to try and grow the character up. Characters like Ben Reily and Kane will really grow on you.

It also leads neatly into the Spider-Girl series, which to me is the true epilouge to Peter's story, although it's collections are a little hard to come by. Most of the original run was collected in now out-of-print small digest books and Marvel for some reason won't release them in proper trades

Try reading both eras of Bendis Ultimate Spider-Man (Peter and Miles) just stop reading after a certain character comes back from the dead, as the last arc ends on a cliff-hanger and before you know it, Miles is a main character in the regular universe afterwards.

X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills. A brilliant graphic novel where a priest orchestrates an attempt to discredit mutantkind. Very powerful storyline.

You can't go wrong with some of The Batman Adventures books based off the 90s animated series also.

*ToTheNines* · 07-05-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by snake

Geoff Johns Flash run

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

^ This. And before that, you should check out Mark Waid's work on Flash and Impulse.

You gents have great taste.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-05-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cowabunga14

In regards to JMS, I would recommend Silver Surfer: Requiem, which is great even if you haven't read much Silver Surfer. If you're into vampire stuff, you'll find that Blood: A Tale is also worth your while.

Ooh I almost forgot about that one. I read some of his run on Thor too.

Peter David is also well known for his run on Hulk, as well as She-Hulk. He's great on both. Don't have issue #'s for those (Zarius maybe you know this?) but I know it was pre-Planet Hulk/WWHulk. His run on She-Hulk is around the time from before Civil War to after Secret Invasion if memory serves.

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Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	Suggested Comic book reading Hey guys, I am unfortunately laid up for a few weeks after breaking my foot can anyone recommend some good comics books get???? Preferably Spider-man, X-men, Batman , but not exclusive to those heroes or stories. Thanks guys!! __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

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MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	I highly recommend JM Strazynski's run on Amazing Spider-Man. Fantastic stuff almost all the way through, and it will really put his powers and origin in a new light. Just don't hate on the guy for his involvement in the Ine More Day/Brand New Day debacle. Wasn't his fault Quesada wanted him to write it that way. Some day I'd like to see his "alternate ending" version of that arc.... Peter David's entire run on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is highly entertaining too! __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

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MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=55386 Not long ago I set up a thread for this very purpose. It helps to know eras or preferred supporting cast/villains. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

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Yoshimickster Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 106	Killing Joke by Alan Moore, Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison), Spider-man: Maximum Carnage, and if you wanna go through the head-ache try reading Grant Morrison's Batman series in order. Keep in mind, DC kept changing the title despite it basically being the same same series. Also if you can find them for a good price check out the Silver Age Spider-man stuff, it has a DISTINCT lack of anti-communist vibes that many comics lacked during the time period. Even the writers hated doing that. X-men is easy : Chris Claremont's Wolverine, featuring artwork by Frank Miller before he went crazy and made his fans worry for his mental health! Seriously Frank-WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	Spider-Man: The Clone Saga. Forget what people tell you about this, it is flawed but very underrated and next to JMS, it's probably the only other time Marvel bothered to try and grow the character up. Characters like Ben Reily and Kane will really grow on you. It also leads neatly into the Spider-Girl series, which to me is the true epilouge to Peter's story, although it's collections are a little hard to come by. Most of the original run was collected in now out-of-print small digest books and Marvel for some reason won't release them in proper trades Try reading both eras of Bendis Ultimate Spider-Man (Peter and Miles) just stop reading after a certain character comes back from the dead, as the last arc ends on a cliff-hanger and before you know it, Miles is a main character in the regular universe afterwards. X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills. A brilliant graphic novel where a priest orchestrates an attempt to discredit mutantkind. Very powerful storyline. You can't go wrong with some of The Batman Adventures books based off the 90s animated series also. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks Last edited by ZariusTwo; 07-05-2016 at 06:59 AM.