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    Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    Sometimes if im in the mood I read the odd few, any one else ?

    I just finished reading Supergods - which was great fun
    Also started reading Grimm Fairy Tales ( chiefly the Saga of The dream eater )
    And a little IDW Transformers.

    Thats about it.

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    I spent about 50 quid a month on comics atm

    My pull list is pretty diverse though as I read all batman comics(dark knight, detective, inc and batman)
    If you want some really good stories that are ongoing atm

    Fatale is good By ed brubaker. First volume should be out now
    Crossed are good in a kind of twist on the zombie story
    Locke and Key has been a really good series by Stephen kings son
    Morning glories is a good story as well. Dont be put off by the covers as I was(looks like its going to be preppy school girl crap but is really dark)

    Older stuff Invisibles is an amazing story by Grant Morrison(Prolly my fave writer)

    Transmetropolitan is awesome as well. Really loved Spider As a character

    DMZ was a great Story as well. !5 volumes well worth picking up

    I could go on but THink i`ve posted enough for now

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    Apart from the usual list of Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and V for Vendetta, I've got a good few to recommend.

    Preacher and The Boys - both series by Garth Ennis. Both excellently written and illustrated. Not for the faint hearted or easily offended!
    The Walking Dead - get the compendiums which are both absolutely mammoth books that will take you ages to read. Far superior to the TV series.
    Judge Dredd: America - 20 years old but still a definitive Dredd graphic novel.
    Sandman - the Neil Gaiman books of which there are ten in total. Awesome. I still consider these some of the best written literature ever.
    Punisher Max - I'm pretty blasé about US created comic characters but the Punisher Max books are of a very high standard. I think the first few are by Garth Ennis.
    Charley's War - I read Charley's War in the Battle comics way back in the early 80s and thought it was boring. As an adult, I can't get enough. Fantastically written and illustrated.

    That's about 40 books for you to read so I'll keep schtumm for just now...
    An Atlantean Triumvirate, Ghosts of the Past, The Centre Cannot Hold
    The Pillars of Britain, Foundations of the Reich, Cracks in the Pillars.

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluecube View Post
    Apart from the usual list of Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and V for Vendetta, I've got a good few to recommend.

    Preacher and The Boys - both series by Garth Ennis. Both excellently written and illustrated. Not for the faint hearted or easily offended!
    The Walking Dead - get the compendiums which are both absolutely mammoth books that will take you ages to read. Far superior to the TV series.
    Judge Dredd: America - 20 years old but still a definitive Dredd graphic novel.
    Sandman - the Neil Gaiman books of which there are ten in total. Awesome. I still consider these some of the best written literature ever.
    Punisher Max - I'm pretty blasé about US created comic characters but the Punisher Max books are of a very high standard. I think the first few are by Garth Ennis.
    Charley's War - I read Charley's War in the Battle comics way back in the early 80s and thought it was boring. As an adult, I can't get enough. Fantastically written and illustrated.

    That's about 40 books for you to read so I'll keep schtumm for just now...
    Preacher is excellent ,pity he didnt continue it .

    Tried y-man but couldnt get into it as much.

    Alice in Wonderland tales from Grimm Fairy Tales is also very good ( far better than burtons rubbish ) and with an interesting twist .

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    Fables is really good in terms of fairy tale characters. Nothing quite like having the big bad wolf as the chief of police

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    Quote Originally Posted by kopite View Post
    Fables is really good in terms of fairy tale characters. Nothing quite like having the big bad wolf as the chief of police
    Have you seen any of those DC animated films ? damm good stuff

    I enjoyed the Justice League / Batman of the Future too.

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    I havent seen any of them but I am very interested in the batman coming out soon as its supposed to be based around the frank miller batman

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    Quote Originally Posted by kopite View Post
    I havent seen any of them but I am very interested in the batman coming out soon as its supposed to be based around the frank miller batman
    Its out in the US on blu ray , and import on amazon here.

    Anything involving Bruce Timm ( who was involved in all the aftermentioned ) is always very good.

    Going to check out one of those Fables you mentioned later tonight..

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    The Phantom comics are really enjoyable

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    Quote Originally Posted by kopite View Post
    I havent seen any of them but I am very interested in the batman coming out soon as its supposed to be based around the frank miller batman
    Yes, the batman archetype is very flexible when it comes to changing it to different things.

    I was always drawn to him more than any other hero as a kid and when I got older , I do like Sups too though .

    It must be hard trying to conceive something original for new comic writers without stealing some aspect from something else.

    They have Green Arrow tv series now too I see , it seems to be popular over in the US .

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    I love Femforce, Vampirella and Spawn comics

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    Quote Originally Posted by kopite View Post
    Fables is really good in terms of fairy tale characters. Nothing quite like having the big bad wolf as the chief of police
    Only read 2 issues - great stuff so far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kopite View Post
    I havent seen any of them but I am very interested in the batman coming out soon as its supposed to be based around the frank miller batman
    Well Ive been plowing my way through them .. fantastic I agree - makes Grimm stuff seem a little weak plot and character wise TBH.

    i think the TDK part 2 is out BTW, did u see the first ?

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    Atomic Robo : FUNNY!
    Warren Ellis stuff
    Garth Ennis stuff

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    Currently engrossed in Saga, new Brian K Vaughan book. Fiona Staples art is gorgeous. Great stuff happening in that book.

    In terms of superhero books, it's pretty hard to beat Hawkeye and Daredevil these days. Jaw-dropping art and great fun stories in both.

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    Re: Favourite Comics / Graphics Novels ?

    I don't read that many comics, but these are awesome (in order of awesomeness). I recommend you check them out:

    - Locke and Key (best. comic. book. ever.)
    - American Vampire (Scott Snyder is an awesome writer)
    - Injustice Gods among us
    - The Walking Dead
    - Kickass (I heard the new v3 isn't as good)
    - Chew

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