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DaveNull · 10-27-2013, 09:07 AM

I read Velvet and was impressed. Will read again.

Sex Criminals is also great. Similar kind of tone and humor as Hawkeye..and there is a tiny Hawkeye reference buried in issue 2.

Jerm · 07-29-2014, 12:42 PM

Bumping this...

Ok so I'm a complete and utter comic n00b but I took the plunge on the Marvel unlimited offer that's currently 99 cents for the first month with code...

I'd like to get into Spidey, Avengers, and X-Men to begin...what are the "essentials" or best editions that I need to start with?

Wish DC did something like this, I'd go head first into Batman.

Fishpicker · 07-29-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

Bumping this...

Ok so I'm a complete and utter comic n00b but I took the plunge on the Marvel unlimited offer that's currently 99 cents for the first month with code...

I'd like to get into Spidey, Avengers, and X-Men to begin...what are the "essentials" or best editions that I need to start with?

Wish DC did something like this, I'd go head first into Batman.

I read through all of the Amazing Spider-Man(s) that were available on M.U. The best run is #28 through #48 IMO.

I really liked reading through Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man again too. #1 is one of my favorites. It introduces The Tarantula, one of the most bad ass villains.

**Rausch** · 07-29-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

Bumping this...

Ok so I'm a complete and utter comic n00b but I took the plunge on the Marvel unlimited offer that's currently 99 cents for the first month with code...

I'd like to get into Spidey, Avengers, and X-Men to begin...what are the "essentials" or best editions that I need to start with?

Wish DC did something like this, I'd go head first into Batman.

To get a look at a Hulk comic/stories done well check out Incredible Hulk #324 to about #450.

I honestly don't think there was much worth reading after that until Planet Hulk/World War Hulk.

Both of which I highly recommend...

DaveNull · 07-29-2014, 12:52 PM

Oh my.

- 2013 run of Guardians of the Galaxy (because Guardians is next week)
- Hawkeye
- Infinity Gauntlet
- Secret Wars
- Ultimates
- The entire Brubaker run of Captain America.

Avoid House of M and Civil War. Age of Ultron is kind of ridiculous and I wouldn't try to get through it before others.

scorpio · 07-29-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveNull

Oh my.

- 2013 run of Guardians of the Galaxy (because Guardians is next week)
- Hawkeye
- Infinity Gauntlet
- Secret Wars
- Ultimates
- The entire Brubaker run of Captain America.

Avoid House of M and Civil War. Age of Ultron is kind of ridiculous and I wouldn't try to get through it before others.

I would definitely not avoid House of M and Civil War, but maybe save them until after you are more familiar with the Avengers and X-Men characters. Those two stories set the stage for the following 10 (okay more like 6-8) years in the Marvel Universe.

DaveNull · 07-29-2014, 02:05 PM

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I would definitely not avoid House of M and Civil War, but maybe save them until after you are more familiar with the Avengers and X-Men characters. Those two stories set the stage for the following 10 (okay more like 6-8) years in the Marvel Universe.

I'd agree with that, but dropping into either one (especially house of M) without knowing who is who and what is what will just lead to frustration.

Jamie · 07-29-2014, 01:55 PM

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- Hawkeye

This, 1000 times this.

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- Ultimates

Yeah, but for the love of god, stop after the second miniseries. If you see the name Jeph Loeb close the comic immediately.

For X-Men I'd recommend the Morrison run on New X-Men (#114-154) and Joss Whedon on Astonishing X-Men. I've never really read Spider-Man regularly, so I have no idea there. I mostly enjoyed Bendis's extended Avengers run(s), but it's inextricably tied into an endless series of crossover events, so I can't really recommend it. Jonathan Hickman's current run on Avengers is pretty good. I also enjoyed Hickman's Fantastic Four run. Also Runaways, and the Garth Ennis and Greg Rucka runs on Punisher. I only read the last arc of the Ennis run, but it was amazing. I can be more specific with years and issue numbers if you're interested in any of this.

Jamie · 07-29-2014, 02:03 PM

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I've never really read Spider-Man regularly, so I have no idea there.

Actually I take that back, Ultimate Spider-Man is pretty great until it starts getting derailed by dumb crossover events. But that doesn't start happening until after issue #120 or so.

Jerm · 07-29-2014, 01:05 PM

Awesome...thanks for the start!

DaveNull · 07-29-2014, 02:10 PM

I also think that the current runs of Magneto, Black Widow and Moon Knight are pretty great too. None of these are involved in this summer's cross-over which makes them noob friendly.

Aries Walker · 07-29-2014, 04:11 PM

I'd recommend avoiding anything Ultimate altogether. It's a parallel universe, it's likely to get confusing, the characters are not the classic versions, and there's plenty of great reading out there without it. Also, personally, I don't think it as a whole is as good.

Also, a caveat about Secret Wars: It was made to sell toys. It can introduce you to some of the characters, but it was not of the highest quality, and it's from 1984 and got dated quickly.

I agree with the the Infinity Gauntlet series, and Brubaker's Captain America run. I also highly recommend Captain America's Red, White, and Black series, all of Volume I of the Thunderbolts, and Civil War, which is as good an introduction as you are going to get to the various characters and dynamics, so you can pick ones you like to follow more diligently.

For current runs, don't miss Hawkeye, and I'd also recommend Secret Avengers. Also, though they're not from the center-lined spheres that you specifically mentioned, She-Hulk (if you don't mind weird art), Moon Knight (although Warren Ellis's run only has one more issue), and Ms. Marvel (if you don't mind stories centered on teenagers) are all exceptional.

**Rausch** · 07-29-2014, 04:23 PM

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I'd recommend avoiding anything Ultimate altogether.

Agreed.

I liked the First Ultimates series and liked the Hulk vs. Wolverine limited series...

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Jerm · 07-29-2014, 04:28 PM

Thanks for all the help guys...well on my way lol but I'll continue to take suggestions, hell anything good Marvel to read.

DaveNull · 07-29-2014, 04:51 PM

I'm going to have to seek out that Hulk vs. Wolverine series. Clearly my Ultimates recommendation has met some controversy, but I think the first one isn't too bad. I read about half of Ultimates 2, got bored and never returned to that universe.

Jerm, you've been given a huge reading list. When you get tired of reading Marvel, let us know and I'm sure we'll all point you in other directions like:

Saga
Sex Criminals
Zero
Velvet
Preacher
Y The Last Man

07-29-2014, 12:52 PM	#5
DaveNull Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Villa Straylight Casino cash: $10005610	Oh my. - 2013 run of Guardians of the Galaxy (because Guardians is next week) - Hawkeye - Infinity Gauntlet - Secret Wars - Ultimates - The entire Brubaker run of Captain America. Avoid House of M and Civil War. Age of Ultron is kind of ridiculous and I wouldn't try to get through it before others.
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07-29-2014, 01:05 PM	#10
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $5718996	Awesome...thanks for the start!
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07-29-2014, 04:28 PM	#14
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $5718996	Thanks for all the help guys...well on my way lol but I'll continue to take suggestions, hell anything good Marvel to read.
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07-29-2014, 04:51 PM	#15
DaveNull Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Villa Straylight Casino cash: $10005610	I'm going to have to seek out that Hulk vs. Wolverine series. Clearly my Ultimates recommendation has met some controversy, but I think the first one isn't too bad. I read about half of Ultimates 2, got bored and never returned to that universe. Jerm, you've been given a huge reading list. When you get tired of reading Marvel, let us know and I'm sure we'll all point you in other directions like: Saga Sex Criminals Zero Velvet Preacher Y The Last Man
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10-27-2013, 09:07 AM	#1
DaveNull Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Villa Straylight Casino cash: $10005610	I read Velvet and was impressed. Will read again. Sex Criminals is also great. Similar kind of tone and humor as Hawkeye..and there is a tiny Hawkeye reference buried in issue 2.
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07-29-2014, 12:42 PM	#2
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $5718996	Bumping this... Ok so I'm a complete and utter comic n00b but I took the plunge on the Marvel unlimited offer that's currently 99 cents for the first month with code... I'd like to get into Spidey, Avengers, and X-Men to begin...what are the "essentials" or best editions that I need to start with? Wish DC did something like this, I'd go head first into Batman.
Posts: 9,833

07-29-2014, 02:10 PM	#11
DaveNull Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Villa Straylight Casino cash: $10005610	I also think that the current runs of Magneto, Black Widow and Moon Knight are pretty great too. None of these are involved in this summer's cross-over which makes them noob friendly.
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07-29-2014, 04:11 PM	#12
Aries Walker Back again, again. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $9583357	I'd recommend avoiding anything Ultimate altogether. It's a parallel universe, it's likely to get confusing, the characters are not the classic versions, and there's plenty of great reading out there without it. Also, personally, I don't think it as a whole is as good. Also, a caveat about Secret Wars: It was made to sell toys. It can introduce you to some of the characters, but it was not of the highest quality, and it's from 1984 and got dated quickly. I agree with the the Infinity Gauntlet series, and Brubaker's Captain America run. I also highly recommend Captain America's Red, White, and Black series, all of Volume I of the Thunderbolts, and Civil War, which is as good an introduction as you are going to get to the various characters and dynamics, so you can pick ones you like to follow more diligently. For current runs, don't miss Hawkeye, and I'd also recommend Secret Avengers. Also, though they're not from the center-lined spheres that you specifically mentioned, She-Hulk (if you don't mind weird art), Moon Knight (although Warren Ellis's run only has one more issue), and Ms. Marvel (if you don't mind stories centered on teenagers) are all exceptional.
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