What TPBs to get next.

[Lightning Strike]

Preacher may not be your style.

It's very, very, very graphic, and not just the art.

As far as other TPBS....have you read Longshot? Death of Captain Marvel? Squadron Supreme? All good.

Squadron Supreme is great. He could pick up the TPB which collects all 12 issues plus one other comic that they appeared in.

I haven't read ll of the original (I have the issues, well 2-12, but missing one I am waiting until I have the lot to do so), but would recommend the subsequent JMS iteration of Squadron Supreme as it appeared in the form of 'Supreme Power'. Some adult themes, language and images, but an intriguing read I felt. The follow-up (retitled Squadron Supreme) isn't as strong however, and was left unfinished by JMS.

JMS' Supreme Power is okay, but nowhere near as good as the original SS

[Elveen]

Thanks for the suggestions.

A few questions.

Squadron Supreme. What TPB do I get. There are a few on ebay.

I have not read Infinity Gauntlet. But I don't know really any of the characrters. For example when I read CoIE, I was kind of lost cause I did not know any of the characters. all of the different names confused me. Now if it was spidey, hulk, cap Am and dudes like that I would be fine......
I have stayed away from IG because of this.


Life And Death Of Captain Marvel is different from just the Death of cap. marvel... right?

Cerebus - High Society, Church & State I and II, and Jaka's Story. Are these Cerebus TPBs stand alone stories? Can I enjoy them without reading them in order?

Transmetropolitan. I have heard about this. Any more information?


Invincible. I have heard about this. Any more info

Same with Walking Dead, is this zomibe stuff? anyy info?

[Lightning Strike]

Thanks for the suggestions.

A few questions.

Squadron Supreme. What TPB do I get.

This one:
http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=1161

Transmetropolitan. I have heard about this. Any more information?

Knowing you and your likes, you probably won't enjoy this series. It's very graphic in all aspects.

Invincible. I have heard about this. Any more info

Invincible is a great book. Think of it as the modern day version of the Spiderman story---with great power comes great responsibility, etc. I don't want to give too much away without spoiling it for you.

Same with Walking Dead, is this zomibe stuff? anyy info?

It is, however, it's not what you would expect. I'm not a horror fan myself, but this is one of the best comics being published today. It's less a horror book and more heavy on interaction between characters in a messed up world.
The main story is about a man, his wife and young boy and how they survive in a world that has zombies in it.

If you're looking for something adult, with a great story and superb characterization, go with Walking Dead.

If you're looking for some fun superhero reading, go with Invincible.

If you do decide to get one of the above, I would HIGHLY recommend buying the first TPB of each one, and then the next ones in order.

[Brother J]

Cerebus - High Society, Church & State I and II, and Jaka's Story. Are these Cerebus TPBs stand alone stories? Can I enjoy them without reading them in order?

I think you could very easily read the High Society trade and not read another Cerebus book and you would have a complete and excellent story. I would start with that one, if I was someone new to the character. If you decide you like that, I would think your next buy would either be "Cerebus" (reprints #1-25) to get an idea of Cerebus' roots and where he came from or Church and State. Other than reading High Society first THEN going back and checking out "Cerebus", I would definitely only read them in order. Personally, I feel Jaka's Story is hyped way too much and I don't see someone who doesn't already care about the characters thinking it's such a great story.

[Dr. Solar]

I have not read Infinity Gauntlet. But I don't know really any of the characrters. For example when I read CoIE, I was kind of lost cause I did not know any of the characters. all of the different names confused me. Now if it was spidey, hulk, cap Am and dudes like that I would be fine......
I have stayed away from IG because of this.

IG is mostly characters you will recognize. The big players are Thanos, Silver Surfer, Warlock, and maybe a couple others. It features a lot of the recognizeable Marvel characters, Cap, Wolverine, Hulk, Doctor Strange, etc. When I read it as a kid, it was my first exposure to a lot of the characters, and it made sense to me. Not as confusing as COIE.

Life And Death Of Captain Marvel is different from just the Death of cap. marvel... right?

The Death of Captain Marvel was a "Marvel Graphic Novel", meaning it was oversized and thicker than a comic book. It is not a trade paperback. "The Life and Death of Captain Marvel" is a trade paperback that includes "The Death of Captain Marvel", as well as the Captain Marvel stories that preceed it.

Transmetropolitan. I have heard about this. Any more information?

A semi-sane and semi-ethical journalist reports on a future where pop culture has permeated life to a ridiculous, and nearly offensive degree. It's kinda hard to explain, but it is in the near future, is very strange, yet entertaining, and the main character's favorite weapon is a bowel disruptor.

[JohnnyRnR]

Elveen - if you are wiling to consider hardcovers, I really recommend the Starman Omnibus: there are 6 planned volumes to collect the whole series and possibly spin-off mini-series. Great superhero series that is slightly out of DC's left-field.

I would highly recommend the series in TPB's, but NOT the Omnibus'. The reason being that he could get the TPB's much cheaper.

Yes and no. Some of the TPB's are very tough to find. And you can generally find the Omnibeeses for 40% to 50% off if you catch the right online specials.

[J-Scott-R]

If you haven't read it yet, I would recommend The Golden Age by James Robinson, its an Elseworlds story starring the Justice Society of America and along with some beautiful Paul Smith art, it is one of the best comics stories I've read.

Scott

[Lightning Strike]

Elveen - if you are wiling to consider hardcovers, I really recommend the Starman Omnibus: there are 6 planned volumes to collect the whole series and possibly spin-off mini-series. Great superhero series that is slightly out of DC's left-field.

I would highly recommend the series in TPB's, but NOT the Omnibus'. The reason being that he could get the TPB's much cheaper.

Yes and no. Some of the TPB's are very tough to find. And you can generally find the Omnibeeses for 40% to 50% off if you catch the right online specials.

I've yet to see any of those at a reasonable price.

[Lightning Strike]

If you haven't read it yet, I would recommend The Golden Age by James Robinson, its an Elseworlds story starring the Justice Society of America and along with some beautiful Paul Smith art, it is one of the best comics stories I've read.

Scott

Yeah, that one is pretty good

[Elveen]

Ok.... so I've started a list off of your recommendations. So thank you.


Now.......

what about:

Promethea

And Y last man.


I really like Alan Moore and I have heard so much about Y last man. Any thoughts about these series?

[ZephyrWasHOT!!]

Strangers In Paradise, if you want something different. It's more like a soap opera, but fantastic.

He's NOT gonna like SIP....I know that just from hanging out with him for a day.

[Elveen]

Strangers In Paradise, if you want something different. It's more like a soap opera, but fantastic.

He's NOT gonna like SIP....I know that just from hanging out with him for a day.

Please Tell me why.

And we hung out for 2 days......


What about Y Last Man and Promethea?

[ZephyrWasHOT!!]

The Death of Captain Marvel was a "Marvel Graphic Novel", meaning it was oversized and thicker than a comic book. It is not a trade paperback.

The Death of Captain Marvel has been reprinted in "TPB" form.

I have a copy, if a picture is needed.

[ZephyrWasHOT!!]

Strangers In Paradise, if you want something different. It's more like a soap opera, but fantastic.

He's NOT gonna like SIP....I know that just from hanging out with him for a day.

Please Tell me why.

It's chick stuff. If you liked Bridget Jones' Diary, you'll like SIP.

And we hung out for 2 days......

Well....technically, it was only about....mmmmm....7-8 hours, spaced out over 2 days, but potato, potato.


What about Y Last Man and Promethea?[/quote]

I haven't read Y or Promethea yet, so I wouldn't know.

Hey, do you like Batman? Have you read Dark Knight? Year One? Year Two? Year Three? Lonely Place of Dying? There's a LOT of great Bats stuff from 1986-1990.

[Elveen]

Hey, do you like Batman? Have you read Dark Knight? Year One? Year Two? Year Three? Lonely Place of Dying? There's a LOT of great Bats stuff from 1986-1990.

Bats is cool. I've read Killing J, DKR, Y1, Hush, Gotham at Gas, Lonley Place of Dying,

I have not read Y2, Y3. One thing I have in the back of my mind is the Long Halloween and Death in the Family.



I did read DK2..... uggh. that was terrible. barf.....


So what about Long halloween and Death in the family?

[ZephyrWasHOT!!]

Hey, do you like Batman? Have you read Dark Knight? Year One? Year Two? Year Three? Lonely Place of Dying? There's a LOT of great Bats stuff from 1986-1990.

Bats is cool. I've read Killing J, DKR, Y1, Hush, Gotham at Gas, Lonley Place of Dying,

I have not read Y2, Y3. One thing I have in the back of my mind is the Long Halloween and Death in the Family.



I did read DK2..... uggh. that was terrible. barf.....


So what about Long halloween and Death in the family?

DK2 was Frank Miller's "Eff You!" to the industry.....

Long Halloween is by TIM SALE and Jeph Loeb...it is outstanding.

Death in the Family is OK, but it's so important historically, it's a must.

Ten Knights of the Beast is also excellent.

Did you like Gotham by Gaslight? That was the very first Batman graphic novel I ever got and read, and I enjoyed it a lot.

[Brent]

Hey, do you like Batman? Have you read Dark Knight? Year One? Year Two? Year Three? Lonely Place of Dying? There's a LOT of great Bats stuff from 1986-1990.

Bats is cool. I've read Killing J, DKR, Y1, Hush, Gotham at Gas, Lonley Place of Dying,

I have not read Y2, Y3. One thing I have in the back of my mind is the Long Halloween and Death in the Family.



I did read DK2..... uggh. that was terrible. barf.....


So what about Long halloween and Death in the family?

Long Halloween is excellent and if you like that you might try the sequel Dark Victory

[Brother J]

What about Y Last Man and Promethea?

can't help with Promethea. Personally, now that I have read all 60 issues, I feel like Y: The Last Man was kind of a letdown. I was expecting a much bigger and satisfying conclusion than the book provided. There are so many other good books out there, I wouldn't be in a hurry to start reading it.

[Dr. Solar]

Strangers In Paradise, if you want something different. It's more like a soap opera, but fantastic.

He's NOT gonna like SIP....I know that just from hanging out with him for a day.

So certain are you. Always with you it cannot be done.

He MIGHT like SIP, I know that just from hanging out with him for a day or two. But then again, maybe not. If you like stories about people, instead of super heroes, then SIP might interest you.

[leonmallett]

Strangers In Paradise, if you want something different. It's more like a soap opera, but fantastic.

He's NOT gonna like SIP....I know that just from hanging out with him for a day.

So certain are you. Always with you it cannot be done.

He MIGHT like SIP, I know that just from hanging out with him for a day or two. But then again, maybe not. If you like stories about people, instead of super heroes, then SIP might interest you.

There are comic books not about superheroes!?! Egads man! Don't say crazy things like that!!!! *




*Leon reads Jonah Hex amongst other things, BTW...

[myron]

What about Y Last Man and Promethea?

can't help with Promethea. Personally, now that I have read all 60 issues, I feel like Y: The Last Man was kind of a letdown. I was expecting a much bigger and satisfying conclusion than the book provided. There are so many other good books out there, I wouldn't be in a hurry to start reading it.

I read the first Y tpb and thought it was well worth the money...now you have me wondering about the ending...


I've heard Promethea was kind of a let down...

[Dr. Solar]

What about Y Last Man and Promethea?

can't help with Promethea. Personally, now that I have read all 60 issues, I feel like Y: The Last Man was kind of a letdown. I was expecting a much bigger and satisfying conclusion than the book provided. There are so many other good books out there, I wouldn't be in a hurry to start reading it.

I read the first Y tpb and thought it was well worth the money...now you have me wondering about the ending...


I've heard Promethea was kind of a let down...

Y is a fantastic read, but I was disappointed by the ending too.

While the ending may be a bit lackluster, all the stories along the way are great. The earlier part of the series was better for me than the later part.

[Lightning Strike]

Ok.... so I've started a list off of your recommendations. So thank you.


Now.......

what about:

Promethea

And Y last man.


I really like Alan Moore and I have heard so much about Y last man. Any thoughts about these series?

I tried Y Last Man, but didn't like it. Others say its great though so I guess I'm in the minority on that one.

Promethea is.....well...different. If you like Moore's writing, you'll probably like Promethea.
I didn't care for it though. It was kind of kooky. You can read more about the series here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promethea

I still say the best TPB's for you to try would be Squadron Supreme, James Robinson's Starman, Invincible and the Walking Dead.

[nutflush76]

What about Y Last Man and Promethea?

can't help with Promethea. Personally, now that I have read all 60 issues, I feel like Y: The Last Man was kind of a letdown. I was expecting a much bigger and satisfying conclusion than the book provided. There are so many other good books out there, I wouldn't be in a hurry to start reading it.

I read the first Y tpb and thought it was well worth the money...now you have me wondering about the ending...


I've heard Promethea was kind of a let down...

I just finished the first Y the last man trade too. I really liked it.

I'm really curious about the ending now too.

I guess I'm gonna have to go order the next couple of books from Amazon.

BTW, I have found that ordering TPB's from Amazon is a really good way to go. Most of the books are about 40% off cover (except the Valiant hardcovers)and you only have to order $25 to get free shipping.

Just watch out if you decide to buy the "New and used from:" tab. The books seem like they are discounted but they all come from different sellers so you pay shipping on each book. Where you probably would have had a better deal if you bought them all from Amazon directly and didn't pay any shipping.

[nutflush76]

Hey, do you like Batman? Have you read Dark Knight? Year One? Year Two? Year Three? Lonely Place of Dying? There's a LOT of great Bats stuff from 1986-1990.

Bats is cool. I've read Killing J, DKR, Y1, Hush, Gotham at Gas, Lonley Place of Dying,

I have not read Y2, Y3. One thing I have in the back of my mind is the Long Halloween and Death in the Family.



I did read DK2..... uggh. that was terrible. barf.....


So what about Long halloween and Death in the family?

DK2 was Frank Miller's "Eff You!" to the industry.....

Long Halloween is by TIM SALE and Jeph Loeb...it is outstanding.

Death in the Family is OK, but it's so important historically, it's a must.

Ten Knights of the Beast is also excellent.

Did you like Gotham by Gaslight? That was the very first Batman graphic novel I ever got and read, and I enjoyed it a lot.

I agree. Tons of Batman stories out there to be read.

One series from Batman to look at is the "Legends of the Dark Knight" series. The early issues when it was still about telling Legends and not just another Batman book. I recently picked up the "Gothic" storyline by Grant Morrison in TPB and found it to be as good as I remember it when it came out.

Also, one of the best Batman stories has to be the "Hush" storyline by Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb. It's a really great story and good to look at too!

My only gripe with it is that you have to buy two TPBs or the "Ultimate Hush" which is actually way more expensive than if you bought the other two volume separate.