Comic book/graphic novel recommendation?

[That's Funny]

Watchmen
V for Vendetta
Batman Year One
From Hell
The Dark Knight Returns
The Killing Joke

If I keep going on, we'll be here for days.

 

[Yokai]

Hellboy. Best introduction to comics ever.

When you're done with that and B.P.R.D., read Y: The Last Man, The Walking Dead, and like everyone's suggesting, Transmetropolitan. It is an absolutely brilliant piece of literature. Watchmen isn't bad, but it's vastly overrated.
Afterwards, read Scott Pilgrim, and everything by Brian Wood. His writing is universally excellent.

Will do

Just out of curiosity B.P.R.D stand for anything (only answer is you got time through)

Thanks

It stands for Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. They're first introduced in Hellboy, where he is one of their agents. Eventually he gets pissed and quits, though, and the BPRD series is a spinoff that focuses on the characters he left behind. It's even better than the original in some ways, and Guy Davis' art is amazing. I'd recommend not starting it until you read the first five volumes of Hellboy, though.

 

[gamingsuper]

Like most people will say Scott Pilgrim does own on another level.
I know you said comics and graphic novels but when you read as much as I do the line isn't that massive but have you tried looking into One Piece? Or the more popular Dragonball or DBZ, some people would say "OMFG NARUTO FTW" or the same for Bleach but I dunno what all the fuss is about.

But getting back on track, my collection of choice which I'd recommend:
Watchmen
V for Vendetta
Dark Knight Returns
Killing Joke
Kick Ass
Punisher - Welcome back Frank
Hellboy
Wolverine and Deadpool (the comic)
of course Scott Pilgrim
Ultimate Fantastic Four
Transformers I think it was the Armada series I read
The Ultimate Avengers (I borrowed something on the lines of this from my mums boyfriend awhile ago so not to sure if that was the name, but it was The Avengers)
oh and if the whole Manga thing isn't an option for being odd, maybe trying The Marvel Mangaverse would be a good place to start (the 5 or 6 issue mini series)

Now we move onto something I know about I was all about One Piece like a year ago, I did have a weird obsession with Pirates for a while after that, but that's a embarrassing moment for another day

My god have you got some list going there, I appreciate that

I shall look into them as I get the time to go through said mighty list

Thanks

 

[gamingsuper]

Without a doubt, I'd pick Sandman. Holy nuts that one will blow you away if you are into weird fantasy.

If a you want something more traditional with superheroes, I just finished Batman: The Long Halloween, and I gotta recommend it.

I do like weird so Sandman shall be read

A long halloween also sounds good so I will look into that

Thanks

 

[gamingsuper]

ok, here's my favourites.

1: The Watchmen
2: Fables
3: Lucifer
4: Scott Pilgrim
5: Phonogram

I'd definitely recommend you check all these out

Will do

With all these recommendations when I will be able to muster the strength to look through them all is way beyond me

right I have put far too many smiley faces now so it is time I ended this reply *resists putting another smiley face*

Thanks for the recommendations

 

[gamingsuper]

If you want something serious...

Maus I
Maus II
Persepolis I
Persepolis II

Serious could work for me.

I shall look into these as I have never herd of them.

Thanks

 

[gamingsuper]

Please avail yourself of the grand majesty of the library, not only do they bury the lies and false histories there but most now have pretty decent comics compilation collections, graphic novels, etc. "Understanding Comics," by Scott McCloud, is essential (I was gonna say 'seminal' but I didn't wanna make you laugh) if you wanna start creating your own stuff.

Sounds good to me.

bad times I do enjoy a good laugh.

If I did create anything it would be awful but ah what the hell it will amuse me lol

thanks

 

[Yoshemo]

I think Scott Pilgrim would be the obvious one, since it's the bestest best comic I've ever read. Hell, it's better than most of my favourite films and games too.

Yeah totes

 

[SirNerd]

BONE BONE BONE

looks silly but it's a great work of art and story telling

http://www.boneville.com/bone/

 

[gamingsuper]

Infinite Crisis. If your a fan of DC Comics and know a decent amount of the history.

I know absolutely nothing but I have herd that Infinite Crisis is good.

I shall buff up on my knowledge first then I shall take a look.

thanks for the recommendation

 

[gamingsuper]

Watchmen
V for Vendetta
Batman Year One
From Hell
The Dark Knight Returns
The Killing Joke

If I keep going on, we'll be here for days.

Best I not keep you listing them all off then

There is a good amount for me to look at there anyway.

Thanks for the recommendations

 

[Not-here-anymore]

Watchmen, Scott Pilgrim, and Bone.

Also the following Batman stuff - Year One, The Killing Joke, The Long Halloween, Hush, The Dark Knight Returns.

And, since I've just ploughed through the entirety of Blackest Night, I recommend that. And Green Lantern stuff in general.

 

[gamingsuper]

Hellboy. Best introduction to comics ever.

When you're done with that and B.P.R.D., read Y: The Last Man, The Walking Dead, and like everyone's suggesting, Transmetropolitan. It is an absolutely brilliant piece of literature. Watchmen isn't bad, but it's vastly overrated.
Afterwards, read Scott Pilgrim, and everything by Brian Wood. His writing is universally excellent.

Will do

Just out of curiosity B.P.R.D stand for anything (only answer is you got time through)

Thanks

It stands for Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. They're first introduced in Hellboy, where he is one of their agents. Eventually he gets pissed and quits, though, and the BPRD series is a spinoff that focuses on the characters he left behind. It's even better than the original in some ways, and Guy Davis' art is amazing. I'd recommend not starting it until you read the first five volumes of Hellboy, though.

thanks, I do appreciate the info as well. Gives me less to look up myself

 

[gamingsuper]

BONE BONE BONE

looks silly but it's a great work of art and story telling

http://www.boneville.com/bone/

Works for me

I will have a look at that,
Thanks

 

[GiantRaven]

Infinite Crisis. If your a fan of DC Comics and know a decent amount of the history.

Even if you don't it's still a fun read. It was one of the first DCU books I read, having no knowledge of the universe beforehand.

 

[gamingsuper]

Watchmen, Scott Pilgrim, and Bone.

Also the following Batman stuff - Year One, The Killing Joke, The Long Halloween, Hush, The Dark Knight Returns.

And, since I've just ploughed through the entirety of Blackest Night, I recommend that. And Green Lantern stuff in general.

Aye aye I shall look into those cheers.

Just a question feel free not to answer if you are busy (or just don't care ) but was Batman: Year One where he is a caveman or something like that?

Thanks

 

[gamingsuper]

Infinite Crisis. If your a fan of DC Comics and know a decent amount of the history.

Even if you don't it's still a fun read. It was one of the first DCU books I read, having no knowledge of the universe beforehand.

Fun is what I'm looking for so perhaps I shall give it a go quicker than expected.

Thanks

 

[IronCladNinja]

Transmetropolitan, Deadpool Classic 1-4, Superman Red Son, Fables (my favourite), Sandman, Ex Machina, Batman The Long Halloween, Logicomix, V for Vendetta (way better then the movie), Watchmen, Marvel 1602, Serenity Better Days, Serenity Those Left Behind, Ronin, Shooting War, Atomic Robo (seriously, fantastic stuff), Scott Pilgrim, Batman the Dark Knight Returns, Arkham Asylum, Batman Year One, Punisher Year One, Marvel Zombies, the Walking Dead, any of the Deadpool trade paperbacks, this doesn't really count but, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes.

There's alllooottt of good graphic novels out there. Go to a comic book store, buy whatever looks cool.

 

[gamingsuper]

Transmetropolitan, Deadpool Classic 1-4, Superman Red Son, Fables (my favourite), Sandman, Ex Machina, Batman The Long Halloween, Logicomix, V for Vendetta (way better then the movie), Watchmen, Marvel 1602, Serenity Better Days, Serenity Those Left Behind, Ronin, Shooting War, Atomic Robo (seriously, fantastic stuff), Scott Pilgrim, Batman the Dark Knight Returns, Arkham Asylum, Batman Year One, Punisher Year One, Marvel Zombies, the Walking Dead, any of the Deadpool trade paperbacks, this doesn't really count but, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes.

There's alllooottt of good graphic novels out there. Go to a comic book store, buy whatever looks cool.

Fair play that's quite a list

I have herd good things about deadpool from a friend so I will have to give it a go at some point.

You've caught me really I should go to a comic store and have a look but its just so much easier to ask here. For shame myself, for shame.

Thanks for the recommendations

 

[gamingsuper]

Thanks everyone the replies have been great and a lot more than I expected to get. I hope this could help anyone else out who might be looking for something to read as well.

I have tried to reply to everyone but if I missed some one out, my bad I'm sorry

Keep the ideas coming if any spring to mind

Thanks again