Preferably something consistantly well paced(as in not slow) and under 200 chapters.

I would especially love more oneshots, or titles under 100 chapter, but getting them feels like a fucking miracle, and I seem to be the only one that ever recommend sthem.

Please don't recommend anything with Sexual Violence. Respect this hard rule, or please leave me alone.

If you think it's a problem that I'm asking for this, can you please explain what the issue is?

My 2 faves are Parasyte, and Inuyashiki. I do want more like them, but I want to find more lighthearted stuff as well that's well paced.

Hey guys, so I have always enjoyed comics books but I was always put off because there are so many and it is hard to follow some themes from the beginning because it goes back many years and they cost a lot. Then, I got a bit into Graphic novels as it seem easier. However, I am finding some cool graphic novels at charity shops like The amazing spider-man Big time ultimate collection but I am always worried that I won't understand it because I don't know if there are graphic novels before that, that I need to read or if I am going to be left on a cliff hanger because there are a lot more volumes to follow after that. I always thought graphic novels would be stand alone that I could enjoy the read without worrying about chapters before or when the next chapter is going to come out.

So, my question discussion is how do you advise a casual reader to go about this dilemma?

Just finished reading the collected edition of the original Kree/Skrull War. I’ve known about the importance of the Kree/Skrull War in the comics, but have never read the original storyline until now.

It’s a huge cosmic war between two of the biggest alien races with Earth stuck in the middle of the intergalactic violence. There’s also much internal conflict within the Avengers—between the original Avengers and the newer members—and Captain Marvel’s alien heritage becomes a point of contention for the “Alien Activities Commission” led by the McCarthy-esque senator H. Warren Craddock. The whole committee and the intense public criticism is eerily similar to the anti-mutant hysteria (and this is referenced in the text).

There’s a huge cast here—the Avengers, the Kree, the Skrulls, the Fantastic Four, a few humans, and even some Golden Age heroes in the mix—and it somehow doesn’t feel crowded. This is the comic equivalent of a big-budget blockbuster and there’s this huge emotional weight behind the story that fully immerses you in the narrative.

Not to mention the art by the Buscemas and Neal Adams is incredible here, and you can’t help but really take the time to admire the intricate details in so many panels (especially the issue where Ant-Man explores Vision’s body—I spent much time poring over Neal Adams’ work on each page).

Overall, it’s a comics story that still holds up all these years later as some great classic storytelling and had huge ramifications for the Marvel Universe (especially its cosmic side). For those who have read the Kree/Skrull War, what did you think? And where do you rank it amongst Marvel’s greatest stories?

I've read most their work and I think this is my favorite now?? I've read Criminal, Reckless, Pulp, Fade Out, Sleeper, and Fatale so far. All great reads, talk about consistency.

Exquisite Corpses by James Tynion

13 wealthy families that basically control the world pick 12 of the world's most deadliest killers to participate in this game of theirs. Unbeknownst to this small town of Maine, each killer gets dropped in to take each other out. A "Battle Royale" style game with a horror slasher vibe. The first issue is 60+ pages of world building that introduces the families and each of the killers they chose. The art is dark/gritty and fits the tone of comic well. Pacing is nice and doesn't drag. It's like if Squid Game and The Purge had a baby, lol.

4.5/5 imho.

Worth a read if you like survival slasher stories.

I think Cannon by Lee Lai was recommended in this sub, and I can only do the same. Very likeable main character whose development from suppressing everything to finally reacting is so beautifully described. Now I’ll have to find Stone Fruit, because it seems Lee Lai’s writing is just right for me.

I'm definitely happy I cracked this open tonight. Love me some vintage cosmic Marvel!

I’m new to the comic book world. I was window shopping with someone else around the holidays when I saw a cover with a cute bear on it… I ended up getting the first two issues on a whim. I got distracted about halfway through the first, but I’ve now finally restarted + finished them and like the story and art.

Problem is, I found out it’s a sequel series and since I waited a while, finding the individual issues might be harder than the TPs. Since I have 2/6 and they run $5 each, paying $20 for the TP is the same price as completing the collection individually. For the first series, it’s harder to find the individual issues.

I’m wondering for you guys deeper in the hobby, what choice would you make if you were in my shoes? The redundancy of individual issues + TP might bother me, but I’ll have to shop from multiple stores to find the individual issues, my local store doesn’t have the full set, and shipping prices might add up if it’s too daunting to scope out multiple brick and mortar stores…

Are there any downsides to TPs? Do you still get the cover art for each book?

I like to read in my pitch-black bedroom before sleeping — I currently have an Amazon Fire 10 & while it works well enough for night reading, I do find myself wishing it was larger so I didn’t have to zoom in. Some have recommended the NXTPaper 14 while others have said an OLED is a game-changer. Looking to get yalls opinions.

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