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Beveren_Rabbit 04/08/20 4:44:27 AM #1:	stand alone story/complete compilation of issues --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:936993939] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>stand alone story/complete compilation of issues </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hypnox 04/08/20 5:08:28 AM #2:	DC, my favorite is Killing Joke. Keep in mind I don't really like either too much. I always have the problem reading/watching a super hero thing and thinking "Yeah XXXX is happening, but why isn't so and so coming to help out since they are more powerful or would be related in some way" I would much rather all the heroes be in their own universe. --- http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ajm6lGqf1qekkfi.gif <cite>hypnox posted [p:936994376] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>DC, my favorite is Killing Joke. Keep in mind I don't really like either too much. I always have the problem reading/watching a super hero thing and thinking "Yeah XXXX is happening, but why isn't so and so coming to help out since they are more powerful or would be related in some way" I would much rather all the heroes be in their own universe. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC 04/08/20 5:12:22 AM #3:	Story, DC: Batman: The Long Halloween, by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale. (Self-contained, Gotham-centered gangster story.) Story, Marvel: The Mighty Thor: I Whom the Gods Would Destroy, by Jim Shooter & Vince Colletta. (Thor trying to deal with Odin fucking with him.) Story, Image: The Red Wing, by Jonathan Hickman & Nick Pitarra. (One of the absolute best sci-fi stories I've ever read.) --- "War represents a failure of every other policy - a tragic loss of civility, a coup for barbarism." -- Bruce Campbell <cite>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted [p:936994457] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Story, DC: Batman: The Long Halloween, by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale. (Self-contained, Gotham-centered gangster story.) Story, Marvel: The Mighty Thor: I Whom the Gods Would Destroy, by Jim Shooter & Vince Colletta. (Thor trying to deal with Odin fucking with him.) Story, Image: The Red Wing, by Jonathan Hickman & Nick Pitarra. (One of the absolute best sci-fi stories I've ever read.) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 04/08/20 5:59:15 AM #4:	something compiled into one volume. --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:936995331] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>something compiled into one volume. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 04/08/20 6:46:04 AM #5:	Batman hush <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:936996266] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Batman hush </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 04/08/20 6:46:28 AM #6:	Beveren_Rabbit posted... What's a good DC or Marvel standalone graphic novel? That's an extremely broad question. What are you into? Would you prefer stories that are canon to the main universe, or are you fine with Elseworlds-type stories set in their own separate universe? Do you prefer stories that are a bit more experimental, or would you rather they were just good old fashioned cape stories? Do you prefer DC over Marvel, or vice-versa? Also, do you care about how hard it might be to track down? Because I could easily recommend things you'd have an extremely hard time finding because I'm pretty sure they haven't been reprinted for like 30 years. Beveren_Rabbit posted... stand alone story/complete compilation of issues Just for reference (and to help narrow things down in the future when asking other people), generally a graphic novel is a stand-alone story, while collections of comics that had been released individually are called trade paperbacks. Being specific about which one you're actually looking for can help other people to offer good suggestions. Though along that line, which do you prefer? Stories from a main comic title that ran across a number of issues but which were collected in a single trade paperback later? Or standalone graphic novels that tell a self-contained story (and which are often somewhat more mature or complex than normal comic stories)? There's a LOT of good comic collections and graphic novels out there. Trying to narrow down your focus will help make it more likely you get recommendations you'll enjoy. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:936996275] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote><cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted...</cite> <quote>What's a good DC or Marvel standalone graphic novel? </quote> That's an extremely broad question. What are you into? Would you prefer stories that are canon to the main universe, or are you fine with Elseworlds-type stories set in their own separate universe? Do you prefer stories that are a bit more experimental, or would you rather they were just good old fashioned cape stories? Do you prefer DC over Marvel, or vice-versa? Also, do you care about how hard it might be to track down? Because I could easily recommend things you'd have an extremely hard time finding because I'm pretty sure they haven't been reprinted for like 30 years. <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted...</cite> <quote>stand alone story/complete compilation of issues </quote> Just for reference (and to help narrow things down in the future when asking other people), generally a graphic novel is a stand-alone story, while collections of comics that had been released individually are called trade paperbacks. Being specific about which one you're actually looking for can help other people to offer good suggestions. Though along that line, which do you prefer? Stories from a main comic title that ran across a number of issues but which were collected in a single trade paperback later? Or standalone graphic novels that tell a self-contained story (and which are often somewhat more mature or complex than normal comic stories)? There's a LOT of good comic collections and graphic novels out there. Trying to narrow down your focus will help make it more likely you get recommendations you'll enjoy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 04/08/20 6:57:57 AM #7:	elseworlds are fine. Just self-contained stories that you don't really require you to be up to date with main universe. Can be cape stories or slice of life or --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:936996523] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>elseworlds are fine. Just self-contained stories that you don't really require you to be up to date with main universe. Can be cape stories or slice of life or </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AssAssasin69 04/08/20 7:39:08 AM #8:	Watchmen --- You better watch your butt, man <cite>AssAssasin69 posted [p:936997353] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Watchmen </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 04/08/20 8:11:17 AM #9:	The Dark Knight Returns Old Man Logan --- Lemonheads <cite>Mead posted [p:936998158] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>The Dark Knight Returns Old Man Logan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 04/08/20 8:41:42 AM #10:	Beveren_Rabbit posted... elseworlds are fine. Just self-contained stories that you don't really require you to be up to date with main universe. Can be cape stories or slice of life or Kingdom Come JLA: The Nail Batman: The Killing Joke Batman: The Long Halloween Batman: A Death in the Family Batman: Under the Red Hood The Dark Knight Returns Superman: Red Son Superman & Batman: Generations Teen Titans: Judas Contract Crisis on Infinite Earths --- The Death of Captain Marvel X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills Starstruck Swords of the Swashbucklers Marada the She-Wolf Emperor Doom Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment --- X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga X-Men: Days of Future Past X-Men: From the Ashes X-Men: Mutant Massacre Captain America (basically, any collection from Mark Gruenwald's run) Incredible Hulk: Crossroads (basically, any collection written by Bill Mantlo) Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle Iron Man: Armor Wars (basically, any collection written by David Michelinie) Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt Thor (basically, any collection written by Walt Simonson) Squadron Supreme (original limited series) I could probably think of more if I really concentrated, but that's all that's popping to mind. If you're willing to stray outside of Marvel, I'd recommend pretty much every single thing Valiant did between 1991 and 1994 (though the first two years are much, much better than the latter two). --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:936998994] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote><cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted...</cite> <quote>elseworlds are fine. Just self-contained stories that you don't really require you to be up to date with main universe. Can be cape stories or slice of life or </quote> Kingdom Come JLA: The Nail Batman: The Killing Joke Batman: The Long Halloween Batman: A Death in the Family Batman: Under the Red Hood The Dark Knight Returns Superman: Red Son Superman & Batman: Generations Teen Titans: Judas Contract Crisis on Infinite Earths --- The Death of Captain Marvel X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills Starstruck Swords of the Swashbucklers Marada the She-Wolf Emperor Doom Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment --- X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga X-Men: Days of Future Past X-Men: From the Ashes X-Men: Mutant Massacre Captain America (basically, any collection from Mark Gruenwald's run) Incredible Hulk: Crossroads (basically, any collection written by Bill Mantlo) Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle Iron Man: Armor Wars (basically, any collection written by David Michelinie) Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt Thor (basically, any collection written by Walt Simonson) Squadron Supreme (original limited series) I could probably think of more if I really concentrated, but that's all that's popping to mind. If you're willing to stray outside of Marvel, I'd recommend pretty much every single thing Valiant did between 1991 and 1994 (though the first two years are much, much better than the latter two).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JOExHIGASHI 04/08/20 9:03:01 AM #11:	Marvel Zombies --- Next Xbox will be named Xbox1 2 <cite>JOExHIGASHI posted [p:936999659] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Marvel Zombies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DesertPenguin09 04/08/20 1:43:30 PM #13:	All-Star Superman Grant Morrison's JLA - There are four volumes and each are self contained. No story arc carries over into another book. --- The sun is coming up, over the hill Or maybe it's not I can't even tell... <cite>DesertPenguin09 posted [p:937013780] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>All-Star Superman Grant Morrison's JLA - There are four volumes and each are self contained. No story arc carries over into another book. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 04/12/20 11:19:04 AM #14:	Thanks. Obscure heroes are cool too. --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:937249256] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Thanks. Obscure heroes are cool too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metalsonic66 04/12/20 11:53:42 AM #15:	Spider-Man: Reign --- PSN/Steam ID: Metalsonic_69 Big bombs go kabang. <cite>Metalsonic66 posted [p:937250968] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Spider-Man: Reign </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nichtcrawler X 04/12/20 12:17:32 PM #16:	ParanoidObsessive posted... Superman & Batman: Generations Here to suggest that very comic. I have not read much DC, but I absolutely loved it. --- Official Teetotaller of PotD Dovie'andi se tovya sagain! <cite>Nichtcrawler X posted [p:937252182] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>ParanoidObsessive posted... </cite> <quote>Superman & Batman: Generations</quote> Here to suggest that very comic. I have not read much DC, but I absolutely loved it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Halfax7 04/12/20 2:32:23 PM #17:	I've really liked Batman White Knight, and Curse of the White Knight by DC Black Label. <cite>Halfax7 posted [p:937259805] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>I've really liked Batman White Knight, and Curse of the White Knight by DC Black Label. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 04/19/20 1:36:43 AM #18:	:) --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:937673813] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>:) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wolfy42 04/19/20 2:32:57 AM #19:	DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted... Story, Image: The Red Wing, by Jonathan Hickman & Nick Pitarra. (One of the absolute best sci-fi stories I've ever read.) Is that Tracey Hickman's son? --- Agatha "Your naked and they are nuns, it's not your eyes they're not looking at." Glowing Elephant "Stonehedge was a sex thing." <cite>wolfy42 posted [p:937675530] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted... </cite> <quote>Story, Image: The Red Wing, by Jonathan Hickman & Nick Pitarra. (One of the absolute best sci-fi stories I've ever read.)</quote> Is that Tracey Hickman's son? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC 04/19/20 8:33:16 AM #20:	wolfy42 posted... Is that Tracey Hickman's son? Nope I checked. Too bad that woulda been super cool. I mean, chronologically he could be, but he isn't. ^_^ --- "War represents a failure of every other policy - a tragic loss of civility, a coup for barbarism." -- Bruce Campbell <cite>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted [p:937683193] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>wolfy42 posted... </cite> <quote>Is that Tracey Hickman's son? Nope I checked. Too bad that woulda been super cool.</quote>I mean, chronologically he could be, but he isn't. ^_^ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 04/19/20 8:47:11 AM #21:	Suprised no one has mentioned Daredevil: Born Again. It is probably one of the best graphic novels I have ever read (really it is a trade paperback, but you only need a brief knowledge of Daredevil to pick it up). --- I am a Contract Software Developer. What does that mean? I don't know, let me know if you figure it out. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:937683556] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Suprised no one has mentioned Daredevil: Born Again. It is probably one of the best graphic novels I have ever read (really it is a trade paperback, but you only need a brief knowledge of Daredevil to pick it up). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muscles 04/19/20 12:38:45 PM #22:	Dark Knight Returns A Death in the Family A Long Halloween Hush --- Muscles Chicago Bears \| Chicago Blackhawks \| Chicago Bulls \| Chicago Cubs \| NIU Huskies <cite>Muscles posted [p:937692415] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Dark Knight Returns A Death in the Family A Long Halloween Hush </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 04/21/20 4:13:28 PM #23:	What about obscure heroes? Black Orchid, Manhunter, Spectre, Phantom Lady or any hero/villain that doesn't really get much spotlight. --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:937827935] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>What about obscure heroes? Black Orchid, Manhunter, Spectre, Phantom Lady or any hero/villain that doesn't really get much spotlight. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nichtcrawler X 04/21/20 4:39:36 PM #24:	Beveren_Rabbit posted... What about obscure heroes? Black Orchid, Manhunter, Spectre, Phantom Lady or any hero/villain that doesn't really get much spotlight. That made me remember Hawk-Owl, (mini-series is actually called Ultimate Adventures). One of the unique storylines of Ultimate Marvel that I would definitely like to see again in some form or shape. --- Official Teetotaller of PotD Dovie'andi se tovya sagain! <cite>Nichtcrawler X posted [p:937829410] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Beveren_Rabbit posted... </cite> <quote>What about obscure heroes? Black Orchid, Manhunter, Spectre, Phantom Lady or any hero/villain that doesn't really get much spotlight.</quote> That made me remember Hawk-Owl, (mini-series is actually called Ultimate Adventures). One of the unique storylines of Ultimate Marvel that I would definitely like to see again in some form or shape. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreamgamer_lgbt 04/21/20 5:12:50 PM #25:	Avengers : The Children's Crusade --- Prejudice is bad addiction . Open-mindedness is good remedy. <cite>Dreamgamer_lgbt posted [p:937831402] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote> Avengers : The Children's Crusade </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
captpackrat 04/22/20 2:35:27 PM #26:	It's not exactly a graphic novel, but Batman: The Dailies 1943-1946 was very interesting. It's a reprint of the original newspaper comic strips from the 1940s. --- Minutus cantorum, minutus balorum, Minutus carborata descendum pantorum. <cite>captpackrat posted [p:937884383] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>It's not exactly a graphic novel, but Batman: The Dailies 1943-1946 was very interesting. It's a reprint of the original newspaper comic strips from the 1940s. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 04/25/20 9:09:04 PM #27:	--- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.2 <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:938091556] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote> --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.2</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 04/27/20 9:24:21 PM #28:	nice that the comics are still affordable. The Maxx/Batman crossover isn't out yet --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:938211415] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>nice that the comics are still affordable. The Maxx/Batman crossover isn't out yet </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pikazard1 04/27/20 9:34:06 PM #29:	its one of my subscriptions, but has anyone checked out Comixology ?? not that I have an issue with physical things, digital can be an alternate for those with an iPad/kindle --- we are who we are. who we meet in life, adds to the journey <cite>Pikazard1 posted [p:938211935] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>its one of my subscriptions, but has anyone checked out Comixology ?? not that I have an issue with physical things, digital can be an alternate for those with an iPad/kindle </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 05/01/20 11:18:51 PM #30:	:) I love books --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:938461627] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>:) I love books </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 05/04/20 10:40:19 AM #31:	anyone have the hard cover version of Kingdom Come? How different is it from the paperback version? Paperback is less than $20 meanwhile hardcover is $99. https://smile.amazon.com/Absolute-Kingdom-Come-Mark-Waid/dp/1401284620/re --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:938585755] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>anyone have the hard cover version of Kingdom Come? How different is it from the paperback version? Paperback is less than $20 meanwhile hardcover is $99. https://smile.amazon.com/Absolute-Kingdom-Come-Mark-Waid/dp/1401284620/re </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bulbasaur 05/04/20 11:01:37 AM #32:	what's that one spiderman story where the guy is made of spiders and inhabits someones skin --- plop <cite>Bulbasaur posted [p:938586560] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>what's that one spiderman story where the guy is made of spiders and inhabits someones skin </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 05/07/20 2:16:31 AM #33:	Any golden age comics still hold up? --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.2 <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:938745823] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Any golden age comics still hold up?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 05/13/20 8:49:52 PM #34:	--- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.2 <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:939114331] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote> --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.2</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 05/13/20 8:52:42 PM #35:	hypnox posted... DC, my favorite is Killing Joke. Keep in mind I don't really like either too much. I always have the problem reading/watching a super hero thing and thinking "Yeah XXXX is happening, but why isn't so and so coming to help out since they are more powerful or would be related in some way" I would much rather all the heroes be in their own universe. I wish batman was in his own universe. I think it would be much better. He has enough backup characters to support his own solo world anyway. I also wish the X-Men had their own universe. people hating mutants doesn't really make sense with all the other super powered people running around who some are adored by the public <cite>Zikten posted [p:939114534] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>hypnox posted... </cite> <quote>DC, my favorite is Killing Joke. Keep in mind I don't really like either too much. I always have the problem reading/watching a super hero thing and thinking "Yeah XXXX is happening, but why isn't so and so coming to help out since they are more powerful or would be related in some way" I would much rather all the heroes be in their own universe.</quote>I wish batman was in his own universe. I think it would be much better. He has enough backup characters to support his own solo world anyway. I also wish the X-Men had their own universe. people hating mutants doesn't really make sense with all the other super powered people running around who some are adored by the public </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pikazard1 05/13/20 8:59:46 PM #36:	I know this is late, but Bulbasaur I reckon this is who youre looking for https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_King_(Earth-616) --- we are who we are. who we meet in life, adds to the journey <cite>Pikazard1 posted [p:939114933] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>I know this is late, but Bulbasaur I reckon this is who youre looking for https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_King_(Earth-616) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 05/13/20 9:12:29 PM #37:	Pikazard1 posted... I know this is late, but Bulbasaur I reckon this is who youre looking for https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_King_(Earth-616) damn.....I can't believe I never heard of this one. that sounds horrifying <cite>Zikten posted [p:939115636] in What's a g... [t:78556542]...</cite> <quote>Pikazard1 posted... </cite> <quote>I know this is late, but Bulbasaur I reckon this is who youre looking for https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_King_(Earth-616)</quote>damn.....I can't believe I never heard of this one. that sounds horrifying </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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