Fuzzy Birds
Well-Known Member
At the moment, I try to collect titles that are either in their own self contained universe (everything Ultimate, Supreme Power), or that exist on the fringes of the regular MU (Exiles, Runaways, Defenders). The title I collect that is closest to the MU is Young Avengers, and that's a new addition. Upon reading YA, I noticed that while the concept is great, it ties in quite a lot to New Avengers.
I've always been something of a continuity nut, which is why I steer clear of the regular MU, with it's crossovers and multiple character titles. However, I've been thinking recently (uh oh), that thanks to the internet, I'm usually pretty clued up as to what's happening all around the MU. To get the point, I'm going to dip my toe in the regular MU.
I'm going to the UK in a week, so I'll be able to pick up TPBs and back issues and what not cheaper than I would here in the Netherlands.
So, I've already added Young Avengers and The Book of Lost Souls to my hit list, and I've prepared a list which I intend to shorten to 5 ongoings and a few minis.
Ongoings:
Amazing Fantasy: the Arana and Scorpion concept never interested me, but I like the sound of this Vegas character, and the upcoming Deaths Head 3.0. Possibly.
Cable/Deadpool: a little tricky now that it's 20 issues in, but I've always liked those two, and I need something a little light hearted. Definitely.
Captain America: ok, so the characters not a favourite, but all I hear about this is good things. Possibly.
Friendly Neighbourhood Spiderman: Wieringo rocks. Probably from issue 4. Likely.
Iron Man: Always liked him, and Ellis and Granov can't be bad. At only 5 issues, it won't be hard to track down the others. Definitely.
Marvel Team Up: Big, bold fun. Kirkman's a good writer, Kolins not so good an artist. Possibly.
New Avengers: despite the criticism, I want something big, dumb and easy to read. Like a blockbuster comic. Considering YA and IM tie into it, this sounds like the best option for me. Likely.
She Hulk: never been a favourite character, but I hear it's a great read. Need to pick up the first volume too. Possibly.
Minis current/upcoming:
Books of Doom: Sounds interesting, but I've never been keen on Doom, especially not the early Doom this is based on. Possibly.
Fantastic Four/Iron Man, Big In Japan: looks absolutely gorgeous, a nice light hearted treat. Definitely.
Iron Man, The Inevitable: if I'm getting the regular series, I'm getting this. Definitely.
Marvel Zombies: you know it. Definitely.
Sentinel: missed it the first time round, and it may take a while to track down the digest. Perhaps I wait until it comes out in TPB, then I can get volume one and two. Possibly.
Supreme Power: Hyperion; Nighthawk: I love Supreme Power, but I was skeptical of character minis after Doc Spectrum. I'd rather get these two in TPB form. Definitely.
Minis past:
Gravity: I'm considering the TPB, and if a new ongoing pops up, I'll be on it. It's been compared to early Spidey, and that can't be bad. Likely.
New Warriors: don't know why I didn't get this from the start, but it looks like a laugh riot. Definitely.
I'm also considering a couple DC and Image titles. I won't touch anything remotely related Infinite Crisis, or in fact, any of DCs superhero stable. DC heroes have just never appealed to me, and I don't care how good it is, if I don't like the characters, I ain't getting it.
So, what I think is:
DC
Ex Machina: 15 issues in, but shouldn't be too hard to track down. Likely.
Image
Invincible: maybe too many issues in though. Possibly.
Well, I'd appreciate some help in finalising my short list. At the moment, I have Cable/Deadpool and Iron Man as definites, and I'm likely to add New Avengers to that list, but I still need two more titles. And please, no one suggest anything X Men related.
I've always been something of a continuity nut, which is why I steer clear of the regular MU, with it's crossovers and multiple character titles. However, I've been thinking recently (uh oh), that thanks to the internet, I'm usually pretty clued up as to what's happening all around the MU. To get the point, I'm going to dip my toe in the regular MU.
I'm going to the UK in a week, so I'll be able to pick up TPBs and back issues and what not cheaper than I would here in the Netherlands.
So, I've already added Young Avengers and The Book of Lost Souls to my hit list, and I've prepared a list which I intend to shorten to 5 ongoings and a few minis.
Ongoings:
Amazing Fantasy: the Arana and Scorpion concept never interested me, but I like the sound of this Vegas character, and the upcoming Deaths Head 3.0. Possibly.
Cable/Deadpool: a little tricky now that it's 20 issues in, but I've always liked those two, and I need something a little light hearted. Definitely.
Captain America: ok, so the characters not a favourite, but all I hear about this is good things. Possibly.
Friendly Neighbourhood Spiderman: Wieringo rocks. Probably from issue 4. Likely.
Iron Man: Always liked him, and Ellis and Granov can't be bad. At only 5 issues, it won't be hard to track down the others. Definitely.
Marvel Team Up: Big, bold fun. Kirkman's a good writer, Kolins not so good an artist. Possibly.
New Avengers: despite the criticism, I want something big, dumb and easy to read. Like a blockbuster comic. Considering YA and IM tie into it, this sounds like the best option for me. Likely.
She Hulk: never been a favourite character, but I hear it's a great read. Need to pick up the first volume too. Possibly.
Minis current/upcoming:
Books of Doom: Sounds interesting, but I've never been keen on Doom, especially not the early Doom this is based on. Possibly.
Fantastic Four/Iron Man, Big In Japan: looks absolutely gorgeous, a nice light hearted treat. Definitely.
Iron Man, The Inevitable: if I'm getting the regular series, I'm getting this. Definitely.
Marvel Zombies: you know it. Definitely.
Sentinel: missed it the first time round, and it may take a while to track down the digest. Perhaps I wait until it comes out in TPB, then I can get volume one and two. Possibly.
Supreme Power: Hyperion; Nighthawk: I love Supreme Power, but I was skeptical of character minis after Doc Spectrum. I'd rather get these two in TPB form. Definitely.
Minis past:
Gravity: I'm considering the TPB, and if a new ongoing pops up, I'll be on it. It's been compared to early Spidey, and that can't be bad. Likely.
New Warriors: don't know why I didn't get this from the start, but it looks like a laugh riot. Definitely.
I'm also considering a couple DC and Image titles. I won't touch anything remotely related Infinite Crisis, or in fact, any of DCs superhero stable. DC heroes have just never appealed to me, and I don't care how good it is, if I don't like the characters, I ain't getting it.
So, what I think is:
DC
Ex Machina: 15 issues in, but shouldn't be too hard to track down. Likely.
Image
Invincible: maybe too many issues in though. Possibly.
Well, I'd appreciate some help in finalising my short list. At the moment, I have Cable/Deadpool and Iron Man as definites, and I'm likely to add New Avengers to that list, but I still need two more titles. And please, no one suggest anything X Men related.
