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Marvel movie fan jumping into Marvel Comics
Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:04 pm
Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:04 pm
Tried searching but found no topic similar to what I'm asking.
A buddy at the office has loaned me his copy of the Infinity Gauntlet collection. In loving it so far but don't know where to go next. I love the idea of these collections and going from one to the next but seeing as I'm kinda late to the game it's very daunting looking at the backlog. I want to get to Civil War eventually but not sure what's in between where I'm at now and then that is essential, then the same for Age of Ultron. I don't want to slog through every ones collection (unless I absolutely have to). Any suggestions or tips?
A buddy at the office has loaned me his copy of the Infinity Gauntlet collection. In loving it so far but don't know where to go next. I love the idea of these collections and going from one to the next but seeing as I'm kinda late to the game it's very daunting looking at the backlog. I want to get to Civil War eventually but not sure what's in between where I'm at now and then that is essential, then the same for Age of Ultron. I don't want to slog through every ones collection (unless I absolutely have to). Any suggestions or tips?
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Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:09 pm to LE610N
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Civil War
If you want to get to Civil War, IMO, you need to read:
Captain America: Winter Soldier
Avengers: Disassembled
House of M
Those are critical. Decimation and Silent War are good, but not necessary.
Honestly, all of Brubaker's run on Cap is awesome.
Civil War is one of Marvel's Best events next to Infinity Gauntlet, Dark Phoenix, etc. Some of the Ancillary Civil War trades are really good. Cap, Spider-Man for instance.
This post was edited on 5/13/15 at 11:11 pm
Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:12 pm to LE610N
Get one of Marvel's digital monthly passes and dig into the stuff in the 80s.
I honestly think that was Marvel's golden age.
Most of the stuff they are putting out now is pretty meh...the art work is better but the stories, not so much.
I honestly think that was Marvel's golden age.
Most of the stuff they are putting out now is pretty meh...the art work is better but the stories, not so much.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:29 pm to asurob1
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Get one of Marvel's digital monthly passes and dig into the stuff in the 80s.
I honestly think that was Marvel's golden age.
Late 60s to Mid-80sis probably the golden age, yes.
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Most of the stuff they are putting out now is pretty meh...the art work is better but the stories, not so much.
The overall appeal isn't the best, however, many heroes are seeing some of their best years in the 2000s.
Captain America
Cyclops
She-Hulk
Wolverine
Deadpool
Daredevil
Hawkeye
Iron Fist
Moon Knight
Dr. Strange
Venom
The whole run for post-Professor X X-Men has at least been interesting thanks to the Wolverine/Magneto/Cyclops Dynamic.
Daredevil, The Defenders and Luke Cage have been really great street level heroes.
I'd say Spider-Man is a little weaker, same for Hulk (but his events are AWESOME.)
Thunderbolts have had some good runs.
Deadpool is arguably one of the most successful modern heroes.
The event's have actually been overall better. Age of Apocalypse was fun. House of M was great. Civil War. Disassemble. Etc.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 12:42 am to Freauxzen
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Deadpool
I missed out on the whole Deadpool thing.
After my time when I was knee deep.
What makes him so wildly appealing?
Posted on 5/14/15 at 8:49 am to asurob1
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What makes him so wildly appealing?
I'm actually not a big DP fan, so someone else is better equipped to answer. But he's a big player in the Marvel Universe now, or at least before Secret War.
He's just incredibly popular....and everywhere.
This post was edited on 5/14/15 at 8:51 am
Posted on 5/14/15 at 10:51 am to LE610N
Here's a recent thread on the same thing to help you out:
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And aside from Claremont's run on X-Men, I really wouldn't recommend pre-1980s comics to a new fan. The style was a lot different and more over the top. It's really jarring to read with modern eyes, particularly if you don't have a connection to it. I'd honestly start with Avengers:Disassembled (or Winter Soldier, that's a good suggestion) and work from there.
And get the unlimited digital subscription. It's much cheaper and really a great way to play catch up (I'm too tactile of a reader, I need books, so I go the trade paperback route).
LINK /
And aside from Claremont's run on X-Men, I really wouldn't recommend pre-1980s comics to a new fan. The style was a lot different and more over the top. It's really jarring to read with modern eyes, particularly if you don't have a connection to it. I'd honestly start with Avengers:Disassembled (or Winter Soldier, that's a good suggestion) and work from there.
And get the unlimited digital subscription. It's much cheaper and really a great way to play catch up (I'm too tactile of a reader, I need books, so I go the trade paperback route).
Posted on 5/14/15 at 11:07 am to LE610N
You've read the Infinity Gauntlet, so that's good.
Dark Phoenix Saga is a must.
Grant Morrison's run on the New XMen is, in my opinion, one of the best XMen stories ever told.
You can also pick up the Days of Future Past graphics for a better understanding of the most recent XMen movie.
Dark Phoenix Saga is a must.
Grant Morrison's run on the New XMen is, in my opinion, one of the best XMen stories ever told.
You can also pick up the Days of Future Past graphics for a better understanding of the most recent XMen movie.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 11:13 am to boxcarbarney
I think Morrison doesn't quite stick the landing on New X-Men as the last 4-5 issues of his run are a bit of a chore, but other than that? Yeah. Best ever. Even superior to Claremont's run, which is saying something. Then Whedon picked up the pieces with Astonishing X-Men which may have been even better, but a much shorter run.
I think Claremont still can claim to be the Grand Master, particularly for his longevity, but Morrison salvaged a title that had completely betrayed the trust of its audience.
I think Claremont still can claim to be the Grand Master, particularly for his longevity, but Morrison salvaged a title that had completely betrayed the trust of its audience.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 11:15 am to LE610N
X-Men Legion Quest followed by the Age of Apocalypse titles are fun, but I would read them after you have a good feel for the established Earth-616 universe as it is and alternate timeline/what if? type of story line.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 11:18 am to LE610N
X-Men Brood Saga and Dark Phoenix saga ( 2 of the best I ever read - I wasn't an X-Man fan before - this was 30 years ago) and, ultimately, I hate what the movies have become because of the potential shown by those series.
Brood was an excellent riff on the Alien universe, and Dark Phoenix is, well, Dark Phoenix.
Brood was an excellent riff on the Alien universe, and Dark Phoenix is, well, Dark Phoenix.
This post was edited on 5/14/15 at 11:20 am
Posted on 5/14/15 at 11:20 am to Baloo
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Baloo
You're the thinking man's fan boy.
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I think Claremont still can claim to be the Grand Master
Definitely. Though when he came back to the books, his storylines felt dated and stale. Was not fun at all.
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particularly for his longevity, but Morrison salvaged a title that had completely betrayed the trust of its audience.
I agree with this too. His run on New XMen only lost me during the Assault on Weapon X (I think that's what it was called) storyline. I loved just about everything else.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 11:33 am to LE610N
Also, if you want a single story line that really represents what the X-Men are all about, read "X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills"
Posted on 5/14/15 at 11:36 am to boxcarbarney
Yeah, I don't even consider Claremont's return as canon. Just his original run. And while, like everyone else, I love Dark Phoenix, I get why it had to change for the movies. There's no way they were going to introduce the Shi'ar Empire.
Claremont doesn't get enough credit for his month-to-month storytelling. I mean, you get remembered for the big events, but he did things like create Muir Island, set up the civil rights metaphor, and did fun things like Kitty's Fairy Tale. And Excalibur is an underrated gem. I love that book. He was real good at writing the X-Men as a dysfunctional yet loving family.
Claremont doesn't get enough credit for his month-to-month storytelling. I mean, you get remembered for the big events, but he did things like create Muir Island, set up the civil rights metaphor, and did fun things like Kitty's Fairy Tale. And Excalibur is an underrated gem. I love that book. He was real good at writing the X-Men as a dysfunctional yet loving family.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 12:10 pm to Baloo
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aside from Claremont's run on X-Men, I really wouldn't recommend pre-1980s comics to a new fan.
I agree with this, although Fantastic Four had some pretty good things going for it pre-80's. I would say Claremont's entire X-Men catalogue is essential.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 12:14 pm to LE610N
If you want easy and entertaining reading, pick up Millar's run on The Ultimates.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 12:15 pm to ManBearTiger
Posted on 5/14/15 at 12:23 pm to LE610N
civil war
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ultimates \avengers vs xmen
Posted on 5/14/15 at 12:26 pm to Boo Krewe
lots of good stuff mentioned already, age of apocalypse is great as well. Not sure if that was mentioned already or not.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 12:26 pm to Baloo
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I think Morrison doesn't quite stick the landing on New X-Men as the last 4-5 issues of his run are a bit of a chore, but other than that? Yeah. Best ever. Even superior to Claremont's run, which is saying something. Then Whedon picked up the pieces with Astonishing X-Men which may have been even better, but a much shorter run.
This.
Astonishing is what set everything to follow up and it's brilliant.
Morrison's run is just so dang unique. I enjoy it.
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