SuperMikey Posted 28 March, 2011 Share Posted 28 March, 2011 Come on geeks, which ones do you read? I've fallen in love with the Walking Dead graphic novel, i've read them all from Issue #1 through #81 (with #82 due out in April), and i've read Watchmen, Scott Pilgrim etc. as well. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 March, 2011 Share Posted 28 March, 2011 Not a recommendation as such, but as a fan of the TV series the Firefly/Serenity story continuation comics have appealled, never have given in to my temptation to give them a go. Also, my new 'favourite' album, 'The Unforgiving' by Within Temptation is a concept album built around a comic series writen specifically to accompany it authored by the creator of Bloodrayne, which I understand is quite a succesful comic series. May purchase that one..... may..... Just can't get past my prejudice of comics being a 'juvenile' type of narrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 29 March, 2011 Share Posted 29 March, 2011 @ColinJb I picked up "Those Left Behind" this weekend. It's okay, but not what I'd call a classic. Some beautiful full page art of the major characters. @SuperMikey - I'm well into my comic books and know even bigger nerds than myself. Sandman - by our Portchester-born compatriot, Neil Gaiman. Stunningly good. Ultimate Spider-Man - Buffy-esque continuity free reboot of the Spider-Man universe. Strangers in Paradise - house-sharing with an assassin. Sanctuary - Japanese crime drama about a mob boss and a politician in cahoots to take over Japan. That should keep you busy for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shearer Posted 29 March, 2011 Share Posted 29 March, 2011 Y: The Last Man - excelent comic by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. The title explains the story. Wanted - The comic is better than the film. Nemesis - by Millar & Mcniven (Marvel) Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - by Frank Miller. Done in the 1980s but well worth the read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy windham Posted 30 March, 2011 Share Posted 30 March, 2011 I have a room full of the things. I heartily recommend: anything by Pat Mills (2000ad, Marshal Law, early Doctor Who) anything by Bryan Talbot ('im currently re-reading Luther Arkwright, but Forbidden Planet in town has his new book on offer atm.) anything drawn by Kevin O'Neil (especially Nemesis the Warlock and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) anything by Alan Moore (his swamp thing is ace and has had a bit of a renaissance in recent years, league of extraordinary gentlemen is miles better than the film, and the volume is out in july) Johnathan Hickman's S.H.I.E.L.D is currently ongoing and is worth a look Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan is my main recommendation, Ministry of Space is a great take on a Dan Dare type story, Freakangels is ace) any Garth Ennis (his Punisher properly defined the character for the first time, The Boys and Preacher are well worth looking into) Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon (a little continuity heavy previously but is just about to have a jumping on issue, old school typer superherostuff, but well written) Grant Morrison (Arkham Asylum is a must read - fantastic art too, The Invisibles, All Star Supermanis how superman should always be done.) Mark Millar (Kick Ass 1/2, Wanted, Nemesis, Superior, Old Man Logan. Kick Ass, Superior and Nemesis can be found in Clint magazine, not always consistent, but good value, also contains Jonothan Ross' Turf) Eric Powell's The Goon Any Frank Millar (im not a massive fan of Sin City, and his All Star Batman has many detractors, but i found it lots of fun). Robert 'Walking Dead' Kirkman also has Invincible that is very reminniscent of early spiderman. YES I AM A MASSIVE NERD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 30 March, 2011 Share Posted 30 March, 2011 I think there is already a wealth of excellent reading already recommended on this thread but I would like to add a couple of suggestions. Criminal by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips is absolutely fantastic. 'Film noir' in graphic novel format. The first deluxe hardcover is a snip at around £25 on Amazon. As Percy Windham has already mentioned, anything (or possibly everything) by Alan Moore. There are so many of note; Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell, Promethea. If your tastes are more 'alternative' then explore the world of Robert Crumb. Underground comics that are sometimes utterly tasteless and downright offensive but always well observed and deeply satirical. Crumb is a hugely talented artist and his work varies from underground comics to portraits of jazz and blues greats to the book of Genesis! Continuing in the same vein, The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comics by Gilbert Shelton. Drug fuelled madcap capers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 30 March, 2011 Share Posted 30 March, 2011 Not a comic/graphic novel fan but I did follow the 'Aliens' and '..vs Predator' series in the 80's. Oh yeah...I do have a copy of 'From Hell' waiting to be read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 31 March, 2011 Share Posted 31 March, 2011 The Invisibles by Grant Morrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 2 April, 2011 Share Posted 2 April, 2011 Not a comic/graphic novel fan but I did follow the 'Aliens' and '..vs Predator' series in the 80's. Oh yeah...I do have a copy of 'From Hell' waiting to be read. Oh, if only they'd made films that followed the Aliens comics. They were awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 9 April, 2011 Share Posted 9 April, 2011 Not a comic/graphic novel fan but I did follow the 'Aliens' and '..vs Predator' series in the 80's. Oh yeah...I do have a copy of 'From Hell' waiting to be read. What are you waiting for????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 9 April, 2011 Share Posted 9 April, 2011 What are you waiting for????? A kick in the arse that you have provided now....ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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