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Post by hermanthegerman on Oct 13, 2014 11:48:46 GMT -5
Hey ho und guten Tag! since I am DC guy since the early 90s and loved the new takes on Batgirl and Gotham Academy I am about to expand into Marvel territory. I tried it before but failed due to their digital price policy and that confusing numbering? When I found a series I liked there came an event and made me feel like I did not know what I was reading at all. Or like Jorney into Mystery and Young Avengers, it was cancelled So I am very much focused on trying out books that are pretty much outside this whole eventmumbojambo. That first Captian Marvel series was ok, but I did not care much about it. My question is, can I jump into Ms. Marvel, cause I heard lots of good word about it, without reading Captian Marvel? Also I find the character of Angela quiet interesting. Is there a book I can pick up with her? I read somewhere she is out the with the spacestuff? Is that a place that is pretty much isolated from the whole event stuff. And last but not least, I followed those big announcements over the past week on all that Spider-Women series? I really liked to check out those, but I am afraid that the whole Spiderverse is so complex that I would feel lost. I tried Amazing #600-610 back in the days but didn't get into it really. And since Steve and Boby praise all the stuff, I really want to get into it. The problem is, that it really bothers me, when I am reading a book and have the feeling that I'm just getting half of all the stuff that is happening. I hope the things I wanted to say didn't get lost in translation. Until then, greetings from Germany!
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Post by courtneyk on Oct 13, 2014 11:58:27 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! I'm a Marvel reader who's expanding into DC territory - I loved Batgirl and Gotham Academy, and I'm excited for more titles in that vein from DC.
You can absolutely jump into Ms. Marvel without having read Captain Marvel first! I actually went backwards and read Captain Marvel because of Ms. Marvel.
Angela will be in her own ongoing series soon titled Angela: Asgard's Assassin, so look out for that. You may also want to read the Original Sin Thor & Loki tie-in with her that ran over the summer as I imagine the new series is going to jump off from that (you don't need to read anything else from Original Sin to understand it).
I'd also really recommend Loki: Agent of Asgard, not just because it's my favorite book right now but because if you liked Journey into Mystery and Young Avengers you should like it too. It is tying into AXIS right now, unfortunately, but Al Ewing has made assurances that he'll keep it easy to follow for those who aren't reading the main AXIS book. The first trade of Loki AOA came out about a month ago.
I don't follow Spidey stuff so unfortunately I can't help you there, but I'm sure others will be able to jump in and recommend some titles.
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Post by hermanthegerman on Oct 13, 2014 12:06:40 GMT -5
Courtney, thank you so much! I will try them out! Since Marvel has the diversity (loved Daredevil and Hawkman)I really feel like digging deeper into it. For the eventstuff I am all into DC (because I think they handle it way better) and thats pretty much enough stuff I need or can handle. Those smaller books, that have an artistic value or really really good writing, I am looking forward to. Thanks
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Post by Tony on Oct 13, 2014 17:41:12 GMT -5
I just got back into the Marvel game not terribly long ago, and I too have found myself to be about the books with high artistic value of some sort or other, which is to say that i'm not buying any Marvel (or DC) books blindly just to follow characters and IPs that i'm fond of like I did when I was a kid, but rather i've been seeking out the creative gems, the stuff that speaks to me in one way or another, regardless of the title on the cover. Of course I can't say with any certainty that you'll enjoy the books that I do, but when it comes to recommendations, i'm not sure there's really any other way to go about it than saying, "This is what i've discovered, and I think it's incredible, and you should give it a shot" ya know? You already mentioned soon-to-be-late Hawkeye, and still-running-strong Daredevil, which i'm sure we can all agree are two of the best books Marvel's had out in the last couple of years. The rest of the best of monthly Marvel, for me: *Top Tier (which I buy in singles):* Rocket Raccoon - my favorite book on the shelves by The Big Two, by far; this is the most fun i've ever had reading a comic. The art, the easter eggs, the little touches and big flourishes, the story, the wink-wink nod-nod of it all . . so brilliant Captain Marvel - First arc wasn't amazing, but the most recent two issues (#'s 7 and 8) have been hilarious, and i'm totally back on board Thor - the last issue before the renumber (#25?) and the new #1 totally hooked me. All the Asgardian feels. *and Second Tier (ie. which I like a lot, and read, but trade-wait for):* Storm - can't wait for the first volume to drop; love what i've seen of it She Hulk - might be the best writing in comics right now; sadly, the art isn't quite up to snuff (especially the guest artist on #s 5 and 6), but this book is worth it for the levity and the quirkiness and the brash creativity, regardless. I daresay it's brilliant. Secret Avengers - Too damn weird and quirky and just so, so strange. In the best, most guffaw-inducing way possible. The recent cover with all the MODOKs ought to tell you everything you need to know about whether or not you'd be interested in this book. For me, it's blessedly unique and creative. Superior Foes of Spiderman - fresh and creative, quick and funny. Nothing else quite like it on the stands, that I know of. Unfortunately, it seems it's ending next month Silver Surfer - I'm not generally a fan of Allred art, nor am I much for Dr Who, yet this Who-inspired relaunch has been pretty delightful anyways. Ms Marvel - The first few issues did absolutely nothing for me, but once this book hit its stride a bit, my tune started to change. There's definitely substance behind the hype.
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Post by Czor on Oct 13, 2014 17:57:22 GMT -5
About the Spider-Man and Spider-Verse stuff, you don't really need to know much to get into it as many of the main players for that event are currently being showcased. I would recommend getting Spider-Man from issue 666 (with Spider-Island, which in a way starts rolling stuff that will shape things until the new Amazing #1) and then jump into Superior Spider-Man and then the new Amazing Spider-Man run. There is also two issues of Superior that came out currently that tie heavily on Spider-Verse and the Edge of Spider-Verse mini "series" that features Spider-people of different in each issue....so far #1 and #2 are the only ones featuring characters that will show up in Spider-Verse and have some sort of importance.
Or if you don't mind spoilers just look up some wikipedia about what has been going in the Spider-books since issue #666 (or Spider-Island) and start fresh with Amazing Spider-Man #1 (the issue recaps more or less what has been going on in Superior Spider-Man as is a jumping on point for new readers).
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Post by TealProductions on Oct 13, 2014 18:45:28 GMT -5
I would add Black Widow to the above lists as I believe it's writing is superior to several of the books mentioned above. I definitely second Silver Surfer and Storm and would caution the new Thor as it has plenty of potential to be continuity heavy.
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Post by tomoe on Oct 14, 2014 4:06:21 GMT -5
In addition to those titles mentioned above, All-New Invaders and Mighty Avengers (soon to be Captain America and the Mighty Avengers) are also quite good. Both books have solid characters, interesting team dynamics and good stories. Just a warning: I believe I've heard Bob say good things about these books so they may not be long for this world.
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