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GiannaD11
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Hello I'm a newbie when it comes to comics. I just ordered 2 walking dead books and really looking forward to reading them. I've always loved super heroes growing up. Anyways I don't really know how to get into comic books. I have 2 local stores but I'd rather order online. Please give me some advice I'd really appreciate it.
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Any paticular heroes or story genres that you gravitate to more than others?
Getting into comics is as easy as visiting one of those stores and spend some time browsing through the titles and discovering what appeals to you.
For superheroes both DC's New 52 and Marvel Now are good places to start. The New 52 has been here for nearly two years now but is easy to catch up in trades. Mavel is only a few months old.
Explore the smaller publishers, lots of good stuff there.
If you try the New 52 and don't like it, maybe give Invincible a try... excellent super hero action and subplots... really great stuff. Plus, most of its' continuity is internal, making it possible to avoid buying 30 titles and having money left over for food.
Also, outside of super heroes, the Planet of the Apes stuff at Boom is really great.
Marvel, you've got the big two teams of Avengers and X Men. Again you get a good range of characters there.
Also to reiterate what Greg said. It also depends what you're drawn with regards to genre, as there are a lot of really good indie books out there too.
With regards to good places online. It depends where you live. I'm in the UK and use Dispossable Heroes for my online orders and occasionally Forbidden Planet. For the US I'm sure all my American friends will back me up on DCBS.
public. library.
Most libraries have a decent collection of trades. Try out a bunch of stuff (for free) and then hop onto whatever works best for you. I regularly get Fables, Invincible, and Walking Dead from my local library.
Libraries have comic books?
Ok, that'll work. Thanks :)
And I second the idea checking out your local library. They might even have an online catalog where you can request items from a larger database than just your cities library, but maybe most of all the libraries in your county.
Thank you. I really like Harry Potter so that may be something I'll look in to. I'm going to check out my local library but the thing is that I live in a small town. Anyways thank you again I appreciate your recommendations.
I agree with the advice to go to the library, and when you do, ask at the information booth! The people there LOVE books and reading, and there is sure to be someone there who can get you started on their collection, as well as order books from other libraries for you to read. And read ANYTHING there that looks interesting. You like Walking Dead and X-Men, but you might find some other books or genres that you never heard of or knew about.
Then, as you start to see what creators you are interested in, you can find more works by THOSE creators.
Also, we're in a golden age of comics podcasts, so listen to ones like CGS's "Off the Rack" episodes and see what books you are interested in, hit up comic shops on Free Comic Book Day and dive in since there are TONS of free comics to introduce you to new series and companies.
And don't be scared to post on here, ask questions and dive in. It's always good to get new perspectives!
Thanks. I'm going to find a local comic book shop. I'm going to use a library to see what kind of comics/graphic novels I'm interested in. Oh, and when is Free Comic Book Day? I'm pretty sure it's in March because I've stumbled across the website before.
DCBService.com - You can pre-order your comics two months in advance.
Instocktrades.com - Same company, but here you can order just about every trade/collection on the shelves at any book/comic store.
The site that shall not be..err..never mind(inside joke)... fearlessreadersonline.com - If you are looking for older comics but don't want to buy them in trade format this site has a great selection.
eBay! - In fact we have a thread on these forums where members sell their comics directly to each other or list what they'll be putting on eBay: Selling Thread.
Lastly there is the digital code swap meet thread.
I've seen Amazon and they have high prices for comic books. I though they're 3 dollars not 15.
Matthew
If they don't have comics usually they can get them through inter library loan. I use ILL all the time to try out various comics. My local library is tiny and the only library for 3 counties. But it has 3 comic trades.
Blankets-Which I hated and find very very over rated
Box Office Poison-Which is pretty good
Goodbye Chunky Rice-Again over rated
Would I need a library card? I used to have one but never used it.
Thank you! I've been trying to find a website but never could. They have a wide selection of Marvel comics.