DU superhero universe recommendations?

[leonmallett]

I like my shared world superhero comic books, I really do. I don't like the current Marvel & DC event cycle ad nauseum, but I like shared superhero universes.

So any recomendations of lines from the 1980's or later that I haven't looked at yet - i.e. NOT any of those below)?


Lines I collect already so no real point suggesting them ( ):

• Ultraverse
  Milestone
  CGW
  Justice Machine
  DNAgents
  Malibue Protectors-verse
  !mpact
  Big Bang
  Future Comics

[xodacia81]

I like my shared world superhero comic books, I really do. I don't like the current Marvel & DC event cycle ad nauseum, but I like shared superhero universes.

So any recomendations of lines from the 1980's or later that I haven't looked at yet?


Lines I collect already so no real point suggesting them ( ):

• Ultraverse
  Milestone
  CGW
  Justice Machine
  DNAgents
  Malibue Protectors-verse
  !mpact
  Big Bang
  Future Comics

CGW, later Dark Horse Heroes, was excellent, if a bit full of short lived series. I'm not as familiar with the rest. Milestone had some really out there color schemes-a lot like Defiant and early Valiant. Future is pretty easy to grab as they were only around for maybe 7 or 8 issues worth of material. But, of those, CGW is my # 1 choice. Next to Valiant, it was the only 'verse to debut in the 90's that was really grabbed my attention and was solid from top to bottom. X, Ghost, King Tiger, Motor Head, The Machine, The Man from the Vortex, Grace, Law...the list goes on. Oh, and the REAL Barb Wire, which has nothing to do except in name, with the Pam Anderson DISASTER of a movie.

[leonmallett]

I like my shared world superhero comic books, I really do. I don't like the current Marvel & DC event cycle ad nauseum, but I like shared superhero universes.

So any recomendations of lines from the 1980's or later that I haven't looked at yet?


Lines I collect already so no real point suggesting them ( ):

• Ultraverse
  Milestone
  CGW
  Justice Machine
  DNAgents
  Malibue Protectors-verse
  !mpact
  Big Bang
  Future Comics

CGW, later Dark Horse Heroes, was excellent, if a bit full of short lived series. I'm not as familiar with the rest. Milestone had some really out there color schemes-a lot like Defiant and early Valiant. Future is pretty easy to grab as they were only around for maybe 7 or 8 issues worth of material. But, of those, CGW is my # 1 choice. Next to Valiant, it was the only 'verse to debut in the 90's that was really grabbed my attention and was solid from top to bottom. X, Ghost, King Tiger, Motor Head, The Machine, The Man from the Vortex, Grace, Law...the list goes on. Oh, and the REAL Barb Wire, which has nothing to do except in name, with the Pam Anderson DISASTER of a movie.

I was kinda looking for suggestion NOT on that list...

But thanks anyway!

[hulk181man]

Easy....try CrossGen. Superior quality, currently can be found cheaply and some of it's apparently making a comeback.

[Drift]

Crossgen is outstanding. Good call 181man. Not strictly superheroes the traditional sense but some great ideas.

Also worth checking out New Universe and 2099.

[leonmallett]

Easy....try CrossGen. Superior quality, currently can be found cheaply and some of it's apparently making a comeback.

I didn't list Crossgen (I have most of the line) as I was lookin g for superhero books, and I don't really look at Crossgen as superheroes (mostly).

Great, but I could do with some superhero recommendations.

[leonmallett]

...Also worth checking out New Universe and 2099.

Something I'll consider - I tried some 2099 #1's recently and enjoyed them.

[Draco]

...Also worth checking out New Universe and 2099.

Something I'll consider - I tried some 2099 #1's recently and enjoyed them.

....and we have the rest awaiting your requirements

[leonmallett]

...Also worth checking out New Universe and 2099.

Something I'll consider - I tried some 2099 #1's recently and enjoyed them.

....and we have the rest awaiting your requirements

Aaah Draco and Drift, my DU 'dealers'....in every sense of the word...

[Cyberstrike]

Defiant and Broadway

[xodacia81]

I like my shared world superhero comic books, I really do. I don't like the current Marvel & DC event cycle ad nauseum, but I like shared superhero universes.

So any recomendations of lines from the 1980's or later that I haven't looked at yet?


Lines I collect already so no real point suggesting them ( ):

• Ultraverse
  Milestone
  CGW
  Justice Machine
  DNAgents
  Malibue Protectors-verse
  !mpact
  Big Bang
  Future Comics

CGW, later Dark Horse Heroes, was excellent, if a bit full of short lived series. I'm not as familiar with the rest. Milestone had some really out there color schemes-a lot like Defiant and early Valiant. Future is pretty easy to grab as they were only around for maybe 7 or 8 issues worth of material. But, of those, CGW is my # 1 choice. Next to Valiant, it was the only 'verse to debut in the 90's that was really grabbed my attention and was solid from top to bottom. X, Ghost, King Tiger, Motor Head, The Machine, The Man from the Vortex, Grace, Law...the list goes on. Oh, and the REAL Barb Wire, which has nothing to do except in name, with the Pam Anderson DISASTER of a movie.

I was kinda looking for suggestion NOT on that list...

But thanks anyway!

That's what I get for skimming, lol. Anyways...I agree with the Cross Gen suggestions.

[Lightning Strike]

Easy....try CrossGen. Superior quality, currently can be found cheaply and some of it's apparently making a comeback.

definitely!

[Lightning Strike]

Easy....try CrossGen. Superior quality, currently can be found cheaply and some of it's apparently making a comeback.

I didn't list Crossgen (I have most of the line) as I was lookin g for superhero books, and I don't really look at Crossgen as superheroes (mostly).

Great, but I could do with some superhero recommendations.

I disagree with that statement. Each one of the sigil bearers were a hero to their respective worlds.

[leonmallett]

Easy....try CrossGen. Superior quality, currently can be found cheaply and some of it's apparently making a comeback.

I didn't list Crossgen (I have most of the line) as I was lookin g for superhero books, and I don't really look at Crossgen as superheroes (mostly).

Great, but I could do with some superhero recommendations.

I disagree with that statement. Each one of the sigil bearers were a hero to their respective worlds.

Ok, I ahve most of the Crossgen books (3 short boxes as I type), so still looking for something else...

[Lightning Strike]

Easy....try CrossGen. Superior quality, currently can be found cheaply and some of it's apparently making a comeback.

I didn't list Crossgen (I have most of the line) as I was lookin g for superhero books, and I don't really look at Crossgen as superheroes (mostly).

Great, but I could do with some superhero recommendations.

I disagree with that statement. Each one of the sigil bearers were a hero to their respective worlds.

Ok, I ahve most of the Crossgen books (3 short boxes as I type), so still looking for something else...

New Universe, in particular Star Brand, DP7, Psi-Force and Justice

[hulk181man]

I like my shared world superhero comic books, I really do. I don't like the current Marvel & DC event cycle ad nauseum, but I like shared superhero universes.

So any recomendations of lines from the 1980's or later that I haven't looked at yet - i.e. NOT any of those below)?


Lines I collect already so no real point suggesting them ( ):

• Ultraverse
  Milestone
  CGW
  Justice Machine
  DNAgents
  Malibue Protectors-verse
  !mpact
  Big Bang
  Future Comics

Well, there was this other company in the 90's called Valiant...yes, sorry, I'm being a smart @$$.

I hear you on the Marvel event stuff. However, I have really enjoyed some of their 'street-level characters' in recent years. Daredevil under Bendis/Brubaker was superb for a long time --- it's a crime the book was only selling 40K copies or so per month.

Brubaker's Cap was excellent early on....not quite as good lately but solid.

And the defunct Iron Fist book was excellent throughout.

I know these aren't independents but how much room is left for 'em after the big two?

[hulk181man]

You have Justice Machine so I assume you've read Elementals too...did you ever check out Futurians by Cockrum? That was neat back in the day...

[leonmallett]

You have Justice Machine so I assume you've read Elementals too...did you ever check out Futurians by Cockrum? That was neat back in the day...

Not tried any futurians - what kind of issue count does that have?

I have picked up my first Elementals books today (other than the JM miniseries crossover).

[Draco]

You have Justice Machine so I assume you've read Elementals too...did you ever check out Futurians by Cockrum? That was neat back in the day...

Not tried any futurians - what kind of issue count does that have?

I have picked up my first Elementals books today (other than the JM miniseries crossover).

Futurians is a about 5 issue and made up of the characters from Dave Cockrums sketchbook that him and Len Wein didnt choose for Ginat Size X-men # 1.

Elementals is the dogs bollox.
I need two comics to complete everything they have been in.

[Lightning Strike]

You have Justice Machine so I assume you've read Elementals too...did you ever check out Futurians by Cockrum? That was neat back in the day...

Yeah, forgot about Futurians. Good suggestion

[Lightning Strike]

You have Justice Machine so I assume you've read Elementals too...did you ever check out Futurians by Cockrum? That was neat back in the day...

Not tried any futurians - what kind of issue count does that have?

I have picked up my first Elementals books today (other than the JM miniseries crossover).

Futurians is a about 5 issue and made up of the characters from Dave Cockrums sketchbook that him and Len Wein didnt choose for Ginat Size X-men # 1.

Elementals is the dogs bollox.
I need two comics to complete everything they have been in.

There was a Futurians GN too

[hulk181man]

You have Justice Machine so I assume you've read Elementals too...did you ever check out Futurians by Cockrum? That was neat back in the day...

Not tried any futurians - what kind of issue count does that have?

I have picked up my first Elementals books today (other than the JM miniseries crossover).

Futurians is a about 5 issue and made up of the characters from Dave Cockrums sketchbook that him and Len Wein didnt choose for Ginat Size X-men # 1.

Elementals is the dogs bollox.
I need two comics to complete everything they have been in.

There was a Futurians GN too

Good memory

[Knightt]

I enjoy Virgin Comics very much as well as Hero Alliance and Justice Machine. CGW is simply one of the most fun for me. I can't wait to finish getting all the issues of Marvel 2099. The more I get in regards to issues, the sooner I want to get started.

[tictuck]

I enjoy Virgin Comics very much as well as Hero Alliance and Justice Machine. CGW is simply one of the most fun for me. I can't wait to finish getting all the issues of Marvel 2099. The more I get in regards to issues, the sooner I want to get started.

Agreed on the 2099 Only need a few of Ghost to finish regular reading run for CGW & can't wait, may have to pay cover to finish out the run & get reading

[Knightt]

Ghost seems to be my bridge to cross as well. I have a hard time keeping up with which volume I need.