Steviekick 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2004 Pick up the hardcover of the first story arc of Superman/Batman by Loeb and Mcguiness. Fun story and a cheap hardcover to make your shelf look fuller. It seems you're using an oxymoron here. "Cheap" and "hardcover" don't really seem to go hand in hand. Is it really that cheap, since it collects about 6-7 issues only? If it is then I might consider picking it up, even if I usually stay away from all Superman stuff. It collects the first six issue story arc and it's $20 suggested, but you can get it on Amazon for $14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2004 Watchmen The Dark Knight Returns Kingdom Come Ronin (Frank Miller does Samurai Jack years before Cartoon Network) Sandman, Book 1 League of Extraordinary Gentleman, Vol. 1 Battle Royale, Vol 1. Dark Phoenix Saga X-Tinction Agenda (Yeah, I know - ain't it crazy?) And, finally, a hardcover version of Welcome Back, Frank, which covers that whole plotline, a special "dentistry" issue, and The Punisher Kills The Marvel Universe. Depending on where you shop, you may be able to get this at a HUGE bargain (I snagged mine for $15). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrokenTiger 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2004 Watchmen Dark Knight Returns Batman: Long Halloween Arkham Asylum Concrete Sin City Hellblazer (the one's used for the upcoming movie) Ronin Kingdom Come (not bad, not too impressed though. Is Marvels better?) Need to get my hands on: Other Alan Moore works (From Hell, V for Vendetta...maybe Killing Joke also) Batman: Hush Marvels Sandman (want to find what all the hype's all about) Preacher (same reason as above) Any good Punisher GN/TPB titles to recommend? Is there a Suicide Run TPB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Man of Mystery 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2004 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds by Hayao Miyazaki is a classic. I think they're releasing an unflopped version, so look for that, if not, get the perfect collection editioins. Also, Azumanga Daioh by Kiyohiko Azuma is very good(the first volume's translation in shaky, but about halfway through a better translated took over and everything is right with the world, with Yukai teaching English, not Spanish and all) and Excel Saga by Koshi Rikdo is also very good. Oh, and Dragonball(not necessarily DBZ, which came afterward) and Sandland are both nice Akira Toriyama works. Sandland comes in one volume, it's a short manga. You might also like GTO aka Great Teacher Onizuka. I'm not sure who wrote it though. Is western a dirty word for you? No, I'm a huge Marvel mark, but I don't know it well enough outside of a few collections like a few Essentials and Death of Gwen Stacy(which I did like quite a bit). Those and cartoons are primarily how I know my superheroes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest combat_rock Report post Posted July 4, 2004 I can't believe no one's mentioned Y: The Last Man. Actually, anything by Brian K. Vaughn is worth checking out, Mystique and Runaways rule too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrokenTiger 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2004 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds by Hayao Miyazaki is a classic. I think they're releasing an unflopped version, so look for that, if not, get the perfect collection editioins. Also, Azumanga Daioh by Kiyohiko Azuma is very good(the first volume's translation in shaky, but about halfway through a better translated took over and everything is right with the world, with Yukai teaching English, not Spanish and all) and Excel Saga by Koshi Rikdo is also very good. Oh, and Dragonball(not necessarily DBZ, which came afterward) and Sandland are both nice Akira Toriyama works. Sandland comes in one volume, it's a short manga. You might also like GTO aka Great Teacher Onizuka. I'm not sure who wrote it though. For mangas, I have these in my collection: Dragonball (from the arrival of Goku's brother onwards) Slam Dunk (the whole stuff) 3x3 Eyes Crayon Shin Chan (I'm serious...I enjoyed it for some reason) Doraemon (please don't make fun of me) Also have read certain volumes of Rurouni Kenshin, GTO (wacky!), Ah! My Goddess, Love Hina...that's it, I think. A friend of my heavily pimped Azumanga Daioh and Excel Saga (manga or anime form) to me...wonder if I would like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Man of Mystery 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2004 If you have a soul, you'll like the Azu anime(ie I can almost guarantee you will). The manga, especially with the roughness of the first half of the first volume, is something you may want to thumb through before you pick up. Excel Saga is more quirky, and the experienc with the anime will be greatly helped if you are familiar with a good amount of anime(although the ADVid Notes help). Do not pick up Puni Puni Poemi if you didn't like the last episode of Excel Saga, though, because the concept is very similar(ie a lot of sexual humor). The manga seems to be less concerned with parody but its not your run of the mill manga by any stretch of the imagination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pochorenella 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2004 X-Tinction Agenda (Yeah, I know - ain't it crazy?) Hey, I like that one, too! My favorite X-crossover ever, with one of the most kick-ass fights in X-Men vs Cameron Hodge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2004 I just picked up Welcome Back, Frank on Monday. Very good story writen by Garth Ennis. A shot in arm for The Punisher series, and I liked it very much. It's pretty much the whole movie, and I'll give it a A-. I'm heading back to Borders Saturday to pick up the rest of them, there like 10 Dollars a Peice. The one I'm looking for is the Wolverine one where he shoot's him in the groin, drops a bomb on him, and runs him over with a Steamroller. I'm thinking of picking up some Batman one's later. Any good one's that I should up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2004 10 Nights of the Beast is always a good bet when when it comes to Batman. Year One and Two are also money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest krazykat72 Report post Posted July 8, 2004 Kingdom Come (not bad, not too impressed though. Is Marvels better?) yes. Marvels is better and is highly recommended. If you like Spiderman, track down 229-230 (Spidey vs. Juggernaut) not sure if it's collected in a TPB and Spiderman vs. Venom (which collects Spidey 300, and 315-317 which was an *awesome* introduction to a really cool rogue.) Unfortunately, they tampered with the Venom character, but he's in all his glory here. I *highly* recommend Daredevil: Born Again Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Dawn II and Emerald Knights X-Men: Days of Future Past (watchmen and dark knight returns go without saying) -Paul Jacobi- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Last Free Voice Report post Posted July 8, 2004 If you want to collect some Classic X Stories all at once get the Wizard Masterpice Edition. It had Dark Phoenix, Days of Future Past, Proteus, Deamon (A kitty pride solo story) and I Magneto. I loved it and it gave me a greater appreciation for the X Men. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SpiderFan Report post Posted July 8, 2004 -Batman: Son of the Demon is a great read, if you can find one. -Marvel Masterworks: Spider-man Vol. 1 - 6 are good too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 I got these today from Amazon, I think I got some good ones: Origin The Punisher: Born The Punisher: Streets of Laredo The Punisher: Full Auto The Punisher: Army of One The Punisher: Business as Usual Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Fugitive Series Batman: Year One The Dark Knight Strikes Again I think I did pretty good on my purchases. It cost around $112.34 and I got something to read over the weekend. Most of these I where recommended to by a friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbondrage99 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2004 I just ordered 6 new graphic novels from www.hillcity-comics.com yesterday. Batman: The Killing Joke Battle Royale Vol. 2 Runaways Vol. 1 Sandland Vol. 1 Shaman King Vol. 3 Teen Titans: A Kids Game I cant wait to have them in my grubby little hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2004 I got these today from Amazon, I think I got some good ones: Origin The Punisher: Born The Punisher: Streets of Laredo The Punisher: Full Auto The Punisher: Army of One The Punisher: Business as Usual Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Fugitive Series Batman: Year One The Dark Knight Strikes Again I think I did pretty good on my purchases. It cost around $112.34 and I got something to read over the weekend. Most of these I where recommended to by a friend. Nice haul. With a lot of the discounts on GN's from amazon, it doesn't pay to buy the original issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
