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I guess I'll attribute the rise of comic movies and tv shows with renewing my interest in the comic world. I remember as a kid watching the Batman animated series, X-Men on Saturday morning, and others, so I'm looking to reconnect with some of these things and broaden my horizons a little. I know there are more than a few comic guys on the board, and I'd love to input on which comics/shows/movies to get into. Primarily, I'd like to stay within the realm of Batman/Justice League and the Avengers since I'm a newb. 

 

Last night for instance, I watched the animated Dark Knight Returns movie, and have been thinking about buying the Civil War comics with the recent Avengers rumors. I've always felt I have a basic understanding of most characters, but feel like I'm missing out on a lot of the great details that DC and Marvel have given. 

 

The only graphic novel I've ever read was the Watchmen, so any input would be much appreciated. 

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Some of my favs:

 

God Loves, Man Kills X-Men graphic novel. (basis for the second Xmen film)

Wolverine Mini-Series #1 (part basis for the last Wolverine film). He actually fights the ninjas in the comic.

Xmen - Anything with Claremont was solid.

Alpha Flight (early stuff) && I think the Xmen & Alpha Flight mini-series (it was only 2-3 issues IIRC) w/ Loki would make a pretty solid superhero drama film.

Guardian dying in #12 was shocking. Bringing him back...uhhhh.

Frank Miller's stuff.

TMNT - I remember seeing issue #1 in a comic convention in Eastland Mall. I was a broke kid but my friend bought it (edit: before it was popular)

 

I'm sure the Huddle can provide at least another 1000 (minimum) titles/story arcs to read.

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http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Batman-VOL-01-Enemies/dp/1401202209/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945299&sr=1-2&keywords=superman%2Fbatman

 

http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Batman-Vol-Absolute-Power/dp/1401207146/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945299&sr=1-3&keywords=superman%2Fbatman

 

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Superman-Vol-Cross-World/dp/1401245099/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945299&sr=1-4&keywords=superman%2Fbatman

 

http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Batman-Night-Michael-Green/dp/1401228089/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945299&sr=1-5&keywords=superman%2Fbatman

 

http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Batman-Torment-Alan-Burnett/dp/1401217400/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945299&sr=1-6&keywords=superman%2Fbatman

 

http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Batman-Vol-2-Supergirl/dp/1401202500/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945299&sr=1-7&keywords=superman%2Fbatman

 

http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Batman-Finest-Michael-Green/dp/140122332X/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945299&sr=1-8&keywords=superman%2Fbatman

 

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Vol-Court-Owls-New/dp/1401235425/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945418&sr=1-3&keywords=batman+night+of+the+owls

 

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Vol-City-Owls-New/dp/1401237789/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945418&sr=1-2&keywords=batman+night+of+the+owls

 

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Vol-Death-Family-New/dp/1401246028/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945418&sr=1-5&keywords=batman+night+of+the+owls

 

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Vol-Zero-Year-Secret-City/dp/1401249337/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945418&sr=1-6&keywords=batman+night+of+the+owls

 

http://www.amazon.com/X-Men-Complete-Apocalypse-Epic-Book/dp/0785117148/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945498&sr=1-1&keywords=age+of+apocalypse

 

http://www.amazon.com/X-Men-Complete-Apocalypse-Epic-Book/dp/0785118748/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945498&sr=1-2&keywords=age+of+apocalypse

 

http://www.amazon.com/X-Men-Complete-Apocalypse-Epic-Book/dp/0785120513/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945498&sr=1-3&keywords=age+of+apocalypse

 

http://www.amazon.com/X-Men-Complete-Apocalypse-Epic-Book/dp/0785120521/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945498&sr=1-5&keywords=age+of+apocalypse

 

http://www.amazon.com/World-War-Hulk-Greg-Pak/dp/0785125965/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945582&sr=1-1&keywords=world+war+hulk

 

http://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Mark-Millar/dp/078512179X/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945498&sr=1-11&keywords=age+of+apocalypse

 

http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Daniel-Way-Complete-Collection/dp/0785185321/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945591&sr=1-3&keywords=deadpool

 

http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Vol-1-Dead-Presidents/dp/0785166807/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945591&sr=1-4&keywords=deadpool

 

http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Daniel-Way-Complete-Collection/dp/078518547X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945591&sr=1-5&keywords=deadpool

 

http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Vol-1-Secret-Invasion/dp/0785132732/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945591&sr=1-8&keywords=deadpool

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Can't go wrong with the Batman Trilogy (the Long Halloween, Dark Victory, and Haunted Knight) from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. I've always liked Batman more as a detective and these are very good detective stories. My favorite comics have been the X-men ever since I got up early for the Saturday morning cartoon. Great place to start with them is Joss Wheadons Astonishing X-men run or the Messiah trilogy (Messiah Complex, Messiah War, and Second coming). If you want your X-men a little darker try X-force under Christopher Host and Craig Kyle and Rick Remenders excellent run on Uncanny X-force.

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I havent bought much DC since new 52 came out. As for Marvel, you'd really be jumping into a long developed storyline if you hop in right now. It's decent, but you may be a bit confused for a little bit.

I'd recommend watching watching Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes on Netflix (not Assemble)

That was a good show that adapted a lot of popular comic stories from throughout Marvel's history that would give you a good foundation for jumping into the comics. It's a good show too so it's no chore.

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I havent bought much DC since new 52 came out. As for Marvel, you'd really be jumping into a long developed storyline if you hop in right now. It's decent, but you may be a bit confused for a little bit.

I'd recommend watching watching Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes on Netflix (not Assemble)

That was a good show that adapted a lot of popular comic stories from throughout Marvel's history that would give you a good foundation for jumping into the comics. It's a good show too so it's no chore.

 

Actually just finished Earth's Mightiest Heroes a few weeks back and really liked it. It's part of the reason I started looking back into the animated series and movies. 

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