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The Fonz

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Graphic Novels/Comics 13 January 2011 16:12 (permalink)
So what do you guys read and recommend?
 
I started on Preacher and have yet found anything to beat it.
Currently enjoying the hell out of Batman. The Killing Joke, Dark Knight Returns, A Serious House..., Haunted Gotham. Even though I'm new to it all, I must say that Arkham: A Living Hell is vastly unnoticed. Stunningly entertaining.
 
Started on the first book of Hellboy and for all the Lovecraft adoration in me, I just couldn't enjoy it that much.
Read some of the mandatory Moore stuff. V for Vendetta, Watchmen, currently working my way through From Hell.


 
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    Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 25 January 2011 09:21 (permalink)
    I quite fancy giving From Hell a read at some point. I think I have managed to work through my backlog of books/graphic novels so some fresh ones might be worthwhile.
     
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      Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 30 January 2011 15:00 (permalink)
      I'm just in the middle of reading the Fables series at the moment.
       
      I'd highly recommend Transmetropolitan as a fantastic series to read
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        Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 16 February 2011 11:43 (permalink)
        I tend not to read many 'superhero' type graphic novels, although i did enjoy all of the underboss themed daredevil ones from a few years back.... Oh and 'Superman: Red Son' is brilliant...
         
        Graphic novels that aren't superhero based i've really enjoyed recently have been Maus by Art Spiegelman, Blankets by Craig Thompson and little nothings the curse of the umbrella by lewis trondheim
        What if the hokey cokey really is what its all about?
         
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          Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 24 March 2011 16:13 (permalink)
          My favourites would be Watchmen, V for Vendetta and Sin City.
           
          Read a lot of Batmans, would highly recommend Year One, Long Halloween, Dark Victory and Dark Knight Returns, just starting to get into the other DC heroes too so any recommendations would be great. Just read Superman: Red Son and thought it was fantastic.
           
          Have recently read a lot by Mark Millar, got into his work after checking out kick ass after I seen the film and loved the book even more. Nemesis and Superior are even better I think, and both are being made into films.
           
          At the moment I'm on a Walking Dead phase, after the 1st series of the tv show was brill I have been steadily making my way through the books and really enjoying them, plenty twists and turns to keep you hooked.
           

           

           
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            Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 24 March 2011 16:30 (permalink)
            Not read any for a few years but Shadowhawk was always my favourite comic.
              
             
             
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              Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 24 March 2011 17:45 (permalink)
              Walking Dead is fantatsic and without a doubt the best graphic novel series ive read. Volume 14 is due out in july and thats far too long to wait.
               
              Preacher is great as well although i would have to admit that the last couple of volumes dont quite match the high standard of the first few. Still a great read even if Gareth Ennis's over-the-toppness can be a bit over-the-top.
               
              And i'd also give the thumbs up to 'Y - the last man'. But one of my current favourites is IDWs version of the Transformers. Anyone who's picked up LAst stand of the wreckers' knows what im talking about!
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                Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 24 March 2011 17:48 (permalink)
                Kabamf

                I quite fancy giving From Hell a read at some point. 

                 
                Recommended!!!
                It is a tough read but its worth it. Its worth after reading each chapter go back and reread it while following the appendex at the back for each chapter. Lots of good points, things to look out for and some educational information in there.
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                  Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 24 March 2011 17:55 (permalink)
                  At the moment mainly working my way through Walking Dead with the weekly reprint they're doing and read the odd thing with Deadpool in as he's brilliant
                   
                  that and any decent looking one book graphic novels that the local comic place has on sale
                   
                   
                   
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                    Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 01 April 2011 17:19 (permalink)
                    I read The Beano when i was in first school, does that count?

                     
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                      Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 21 June 2011 10:19 (permalink)
                      If you want superhero comics, in my opinion, DC are always better, Batman (all the ones recommended above. Also the SinCity ones are really satisfying! I never got into Watchmen, I thought the film was far better than the novel! I have all the Preacher ones too but they're certainly not my favourites. 
                      Blackest Night and Brightest Day are really good at the moment and easy to get hold of because of the film.
                      Supergirl will always be my favourite Graphic Novels as they were my first.
                       
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                        Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 21 June 2011 11:33 (permalink)
                        To choose a top five from the top of my head that, IMO, should be essential reading for anybody who's interested in Graphic Novels;
                         
                        Preacher
                        Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
                        Watchmen
                        Sweet Tooth
                        The Boys
                         
                        Also, DC's 'Flashpoint' mini-series has just started, well worth a read!

                         
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                          Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 28 June 2011 19:11 (permalink)
                          Also, to anybody interested, there's a new series starting this week. It looks fantastic.

                           
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                            Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 28 June 2011 19:25 (permalink)
                            The Fonz 

                            So what do you guys read and recommend?

                            I started on Preacher and have yet found anything to beat it.
                            Currently enjoying the hell out of Batman. The Killing Joke, Dark Knight Returns, A Serious House..., Haunted Gotham. Even though I'm new to it all, I must say that Arkham: A Living Hell is vastly unnoticed. Stunningly entertaining.

                            Started on the first book of Hellboy and for all the Lovecraft adoration in me, I just couldn't enjoy it that much.
                            Read some of the mandatory Moore stuff. V for Vendetta, Watchmen, currently working my way through From Hell.

                            I'd quit now - you've read all the good stuff....
                             
                            On a serious note, try Sandman, and I've got a real soft spot for thr Swamp Thing stuff by Mr Moore.
                            Soon oh soon the light, Pass within and soothe this endless night, And wait here for you, Our reason to be here...
                             
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                              Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 28 June 2011 20:57 (permalink)
                              Fallen in love with Transmetropolitan.
                              Need to get the second volume of Hellblazer. Wonderfully gritty looking. It's like reading Godflesh in parts.


                               
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                                Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 06 July 2011 17:00 (permalink)
                                Dark Horse have decided to release back issues of Creepy in trade paperback form, so I've picked up the first today:) About time!
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                                  Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 23 July 2011 23:28 (permalink)
                                  Just like to say that DC have confirmed a reboot of all their comics. So instead of trawling through all the wiki's in order to get back-stories etc, you can now go and buy the first editions etc starting end of August 

                                  Incoming: Bon Jovi - Reading Festival - Soundgarden - Alter Bridge - Bowling for Soup - Avenged Sevenfold
                                   
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                                    Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 23 August 2011 17:30 (permalink)

                                    Incoming: Bon Jovi - Reading Festival - Soundgarden - Alter Bridge - Bowling for Soup - Avenged Sevenfold
                                     
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                                      Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 24 August 2011 10:37 (permalink)
                                      Just to put it out there, the new issues of Screamland are fantastic (I'd say even better than the first trade paperback).

                                       
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                                        Re:Graphic Novels/Comics 25 August 2011 19:57 (permalink)
                                        Right, a monumental virtual handshake to the person that kind find me a copy of Hellblazer: The Devil You Know for £14 or less. Can only find the new versions up for pre-order. A lot of sites are selling copies for £40-80. :|


                                         
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