The Official Recommendations Thread

[Mr. Green]

Can somebody tell me what Invisibles is about? The wirte up on here wasn't that great. I read a Grant Morrison interview and now I want to check out Invisibles, I just don't know that much about it.

 

[Mr. Green]

Um... No Invisibles fans in the house?


*crickets chirp*


er... Hello?



*Grant Morrison appears in a puff of smoke and smacks Mr. Green in the face*

Grant Morrison: "I'm Scottish!"

Mr. Green:

 

[The Watchman]

Yeah, I dig the Invisibles my man what do you want to know exactly?

 

[Mr. Green]

All I know is that it's about a terrorist organization. Some people said it's related to the Matrix somehow? Anyway, just a basic summary of the plot, and maybe how it ranks along with some other stuff like Preacher, the Watchmen, etc. Also, are the trades still in print?

Thanks.

 

[MaskedManJRK]

Moon Knight

Marc Spector has been a great many things--a soldier and a mercenary; a priest and a hero; a millionare phanthropist and a common taxi driver; a mentally unstable man who's only qualification as to being a hero is that he likes to hurt those who hurt others.

But all of that is behind him now. Broken in both body and spirit by his archnemesis, Spector's been reduced to a drunken, bitter cripple who's hopelessness and pill addiction has driven away everyone he knows and loves. But the sons of his former enemies and his god, Khonshu is nowhere near done with Spector yet, and thus, he is going to be pushed away from The Bottom...

Hard-boiled novelist Charlie Huston's first foray into comics is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most hardcore books Marvel has to offer. Every issue is a monumental ass-kicking right to the very pit of your soul and you love every bleeding second of it and beg for seconds.

Huston's writing kicks your ass, but artist David Finch's pencils spin it completely out of control to the point where you transform into a black and blue carcuss. Finch truely branches out and makes the world his own. While normally his style is brighter with less facial expressions, Finch truely brings his A-game and pours it all into the art. Every panel makes you feel all the blood spilled and the chaos and pain rip into the very fibers of your brain.

In conclusion, f**k Civil War, f**k the upcoming World War Hulk, f**k any other wars that Marvel's shoving down our throats--this is the title you need to get. I know I will--to recieve my monthly ass-whupin'.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Has anyone read Deadpool almost destroys the Universe?

 

[MaskedManJRK]

Has anyone read Deadpool almost destroys the Universe?

No, but I sure as hell want to now.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

No, but I sure as hell want to now.

I think it may have been a fan comic, but it was great

 

[Elijya]

yeah, I think so, I've never heard of it

 

[Roughneck]

well, frank began as DD's artist with #158. But he started writing at #168, which was where Elektra was introduced. Franks run on DD is collected in the Daredevil Visionaires: Frank Miller series of trades


Since it's relaunch under the Marvel Knights line back in 1998, Daredevil has been one of the most incredible titles that Marvel has to offer, harking back to the dark and compelling days when Frank Miller relaunched the title, and some even say, exceding it.

Film maker Kevin Smith initially wrote the relaunch of the book, along with Joe Quesada on pencils, increasing reader interest with a tale that dabled with the supernatural. However, it was when Brian Michael Bendis took over the book with issue #26 that the title skyrocketed to award winning quality. Joined by the dark and hard boiled pencils of Alex Maleev, the book began 5 year run that was dark, twisted, and just excellent storytelling. The initial premise begins with a tabloid newspaper outing Daredevil's secret identity as Matt Murdock. Daredevil is now faced with the continuing battle of denying these claims, while being attacked from all sides by his enemies.

Kevin Smith's initial run is collected in the Daredevil: Guardian Devil trade, and the Bendis Maleev run begins in Daredveil vol 1: Underboss, and continues in Daredevil vol 2: Out. However, the Daredevil Hardcover vol 1-5 collections are actually CHEAPER than the softcovers combined, and contain much bonus material, and are well worth it. Vol 1 contains Smith run, as well as the run that followed it by David Mack. Volume 2 begins the Bendis Maleev run. Either is a fantastic starting point for the most consistently amazing book Marvel has perhaps EVER had.

Bendis and Maleev ended their run recently with issue #81, and new writer Ed Brubaker took over with #82. That would also make a good starting point, however, do not cheat yourself by skipping over Bendis and Maleev.

In this case I think I might make an exception on my hardcover feelings

 

[GNR]

The Authority

Written by Warren Ellis
Illustrated by Bryan Hitch

This series is JLA on crack. The Authority is superhero comics on a galactic level. How else do you describe a group of supermen (and women) whose base is a sentient space vessel that sails in the space between dimensions, who can open teleport windows at will, who repel entire armies without breaking a sweat, and who can make entire countries disappear?

The first story arc, entitled "The Circle," the Authority must repel thousands of genetically modified superhuman clones as Moscow, London, and other cities are completely destroyed. In the second arc, "Shiftships," the Authority again must contend with the forces of an alternate universe who wish to invade Earth for its childbearing women.

The fun of this book how wacky Ellis gets with his over-the-top storytelling. The Authority: Relentless is nothing more than mind-candy, overblown superhero comics for those who love the genre and are looking for something new.

One hell of a read!

 

[Sandman138]

If you can find The Winter Men, pick the issues up. It only lasted five issues (it was meant to last six, then eight, then six again) but each issue is about ten times better than anything else on the shelves.

 

[Anubis]

I tried that book when it came out. Couldn't get past the second issue.

 

[GNR]

Mmmmm,Planetary is truly impressive.Kudos to Eli and Anubis for the heads up.I'm going to wait 5 years for the next trade,I want to own this in trades,not singles.

Next up,probably going to pick up the next 2 Astro Cities after Life In the Big City and The American Way.

 

[GNR]

So far...
7-Daredevil
8-Planetary
14-Superman: Red Son
18-Kingdom Come
19-Spider-Man/Human Torch
27-Young Avengers
28-Marvels
36-Green Arrow
61-JLA: Year One
68-Top Ten
69-Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
76-DC: The New Frontier
77-Watchmen
80-Superman: Secret Identity
81-Astro City
82-Batman: The Long Halloween
84-The Authority
85-Ultimates
96-Batman: Year One
107-The Golden Age
108-Wolverine: Enemy of the State

Looking to pick up some new trades.I recently picked up the phenomenal Hawkman series by Morales,Johns and Robinson.I'm in the process of checking out Rising Stars,still need to get books 2 and 3.Supreme Power Books 1 and 2 sound enticing.

I read thru some trades of Invincible at my shop,didn't really feel drawn to buy any of them.

I have yet to read The Return of Barry Allen by Waid.Picked it up instead of a Johns trade first upon a recommendation from the owner.

Any recommendations based on what I've already read?I'm mostly a cape guy.

 

[Kraven]

I'd say if you haven't already, read The Killing Joke. It's a great Batman story, and I noticed you had a few other Batman stories on your list. You could also try Batman: Dark Victory. It's a sequel to TLH, and although it's not as good, it's still entertaining.

 

[GNR]

I'd say if you haven't already, read The Killing Joke. It's a great Batman story, and I noticed you had a few other Batman stories on your list. You could also try Batman: Dark Victory. It's a sequel to TLH, and although it's not as good, it's still entertaining.

Oops,I have Dark Victory.

 

[hippy fascist]

Mmmmm,Planetary is truly impressive.Kudos to Eli and Anubis for the heads up.I'm going to wait 5 years for the next trade,I want to own this in trades,not singles.

Next up,probably going to pick up the next 2 Astro Cities after Life In the Big City and The American Way.

If you like ellis you HAVE to read Transmetropoliton. It is, in my opinion, his most personal and inspired work. It's also one of the books that Darick Robertson (currently on art duties for the boys...possibly the best ongoing being published today! :heart: ) started out on.

It's a 60 issue series, so there's a lot of trades to pick up, but if you haven't read this you're missing out on one of the best non-superhero comics EVER written.

 

[GNR]

If you like ellis you HAVE to read Transmetropoliton. It is, in my opinion, his most personal and inspired work. It's also one of the books that Darick Robertson (currently on art duties for the boys...possibly the best ongoing being published today! :heart: ) started out on.

It's a 60 issue series, so there's a lot of trades to pick up, but if you haven't read this you're missing out on one of the best non-superhero comics EVER written.

I read thru my cousin's stash of Transmet,but it didn't really grab me in the balls.

 

[hippy fascist]

Read it again, or I'll kick you in the balls

 

[Whirlysplat]

The Nazz is one people forget.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Just got done reading it, highly reccommend it. I don't even want to tell you what it's about, just read it. Even if you find it odd or boring read it all the way through.

 

[Elijya]

I don't even want to tell you what it's about,

Not to be rude, BAH, but that goes against the entire point of the thread.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Not to be rude, BAH, but that goes against the entire point of the thread.

Well....it's kind of hard without giving it away. But I'll try to fill you in on it as much as possible.

Detective Christchurch is bent on catching a mass killer that he always seems to be one step behind. Not to mention the fact that just about the entire police squad is corrupt or a junkie. The only person that somewhat has his back is his partner. He also seems unable to compile enough evidence to convict the killer he is after. A new drug LD50 seems to play a role in all of this, but Christchurch is unable to make the connection how or why. But it all becomoes clear to him soon enough....or does it?

Oh and it's written by Warren Ellis.

 

[Lobo]

So I've got some extra cash and vay k time coming up, and want something interesting to read. Now recommend me some good trades, it can be Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image or whatever