Guh. I know this is a board mostly for card discussion but I figure most are big comic fans too.

I've laytely been buying into comics again due to Vs and Joss Whedon mostly.

I bought Civil War 1-7, The Initiative am subscribed to astonishing x men and runaways.

Astonishing I love but I don't know if it'll be as good when Joss Leaves. I may just end reading it after the arc ends.

Runaways I loved even before I found out Joss was gonna be heading it soon.

Civil War was pretty bleh for me. Maybe it was because it isnt well contained in just the seven issues. I dunno. I didn't branch out.

I'd like to start on a couple more comic runs and was wondering if someone here can help me. out.

The art on the initiative (spesh the Thunderbolts reveal) was just amazing. Silvestri did this right? Is he working on a monthly and if so what?


I'm prolly gonna start getting into the Avengers : The Initiative line and I'll prolly pick up the first issue of omega flight for patriotic reasons.

And I'll certainly checkout the thunderbolts since I'd love to see how they do a villain feature.

But I was just wondering what you guys would suggest.

Also does anyone know if more of the Cap 25 will be released. I just want one as a collectors type thingy.

Cap: 25, huh? The Death of Captain America. Pity. Don't know when that comes out. Maybe you can find it on ebay? Have you read Annihilation? That's pretty good. If you like cosmic conflicts concerning crazed loons in search of power and having the greatest cosmic alliance in the universe come together, you'd love Annihilation.

Yes, there will be a 2nd run.

Most comic shops will be getting another shipment this Wednesday of Captain America #25.

And I actually mostly want to stay out of the cosmic stuff.
Thanks for the replies so far.

Ah. But the cosmic stuff is what makes the MU go 'round.

Cable and Deadpool is an amazing line, if for nothing else than its comedic value. Same with Irredeemable Ant-Man. Great stuff there.

Honestly, outside of the Civil War/Initiative stuff, I'm more of a DC reader. If you are at all interested in DC, there are a few series that just started recently that are incredible... JLA, JSA, Checkmate, Green Lantern, Ion...

May I suggest New Avengers and Mighty Avengers?

Bendis may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I really enjoy every issue of Avengers when it comes out. His dialogue for the characters is spot on.

If you have the chance to go back and read Bendis/Maleev's run of Daredevil I highly recommend you do so.

When I first heard about it, I was like "Daredevil?" but the writing and plotting is just so delicious... I highly recommend it.

My top recommendations for marvel right now are:

Runaways
Ultimates
Ultimate Spider-man
Planet Hulk
Squadron Supreme
X-Factor
Non Fabian Nicieza Thunderbolts

Exiles, Cable & Deadpool, and Ultimate Fantastic Four is also sometimes pretty good.

Ultimate FF has been a great book -- both the art and writing has been excellent, across several different creative teams. I really can't decide what my favourite arc has been out of 40 or so issues.

Has been making a habit of shaming the "other" FF book.

DAREDEVIL!!!

There has been nothing as consistently good for the past few years as Daredevil. I thought I would miss Bendis and especially Maleev more but Brubaker and Lark were perfect as replacements.

Other great reads include: Runaways, X-Factor, New X-Men, and New Avengers.
Iron Fist started a few months ago and is great as well (Brubaker again).

World

War

Hulk

Cc

When I was younger, I collected Spider-man, up until the whole clone saga debacle.

I've found now that I'm older I like DC titles more. I still read Ultimates [every 6 months when a new issue comes out] and Ultimate Fantastic 4, although I've never liked them as a team before.

Most of Marvel just doesn't compel me, or when it does, it doesn't stick because they're quick to hit a reset button if fans don't approve of changes. The 'Ultimate X' line seems to be immune to that guiding hand thus far. Unless it's Ultimate Spider-man, and then it's just bad to start with.

~JP

All very awesome suggestions here on the board.

Mike Carey's adjectiveless X-men. Mike Carey has been a big fan of the X-men since he was young, and he really does the team justice. It's far better than the Uncanny X-Men with bru and tan.

Runaways has been and always will be a class act. It worries me though that Joss is only doing a 6 issue run?

New Avengers (the new street level MK team) has only been one issue in, but the banter between all the members is excellent. This brings a light heartedness to serious situations. Highly recommended.

The Ultimates2 still hasn't finished, but I expect the 3rd and 4th volumes of the book to be amazing. Jeph Loeb/Madureira for the 3rd, and Loeb/McGuinness for the 4th? YES PLEASE!

There are so many other books that are good that aren't just Marvel as well, if you're ever willing to take a chance.