A ferocious battle across New York culminates in the true power of Hulk being unleashed in a way it never had been before - and it's awesome and frightening in equal measure. For a long time, Marvel's Thor had been defined by its creator, the legendary Jack Kirby, at least until Walt Simonson came onto the scene and changed the character forever, creating what many consider to be the most iconic tales of the Thunder God's storied history.
Whether it's discovering the origins of Asgard itself or seeing poor Thor gets turned into a frog seriously , Simonson's work never failed to be entertaining and exciting in equal measure. Kamala Khan is the standout Marvel hero of the s, no question, and is probably the easiest hero to get into, considering her relatively young history.
With that in mind, you should start at the beginning! Her origin story in is sweet and enchanting and exciting in equal measure. It builds naturally to the grandiose stories that came afterwards, where Kamala would even end up running her own team: the Champions. Begin the story here, and never look back. Kraven's Last Hunt is one of the classic Spider-Man stories, in which the villainous hunter steals Spider-Man's costume and attempts to take his place - after he buries poor Peter Parker alive.
It's a story of perseverance and of identity, of how Kraven's attempt to replace the wallcrawler suggests a deeper, darker motivation beneath, and how the truth of Spider-Man goes beyond mere physical strength or ability. Miles' story is crazy enough that we think it's worth taking it from the top, one more time.
The Spider-Man from the next universe over who took up the mantle when Peter Parker died, he defined himself as a worthy successor in every way imaginable, even if he didn't always realise it himself. Later on, he'd crash through into the main Marvel Universe and earn his place there for good, but right now it's just a pleasure to take those first steps with him along the way and find his place in the world. Behold, Galactus! Despite losing a bit of their lustre in recent years, the Fantastic Four are the backbone of the Marvel Universe.
Their first appearance in is considered the true beginning of the Marvel Universe and they've managed to stay close to the heart of every major event ever since. And what could be more major than the appearance of the World-Eater himself? It's a classic tale in which the godly form of Galactus, the planet devourer, appears in the sky, and the four beloved heroes must battle him away for the sake of… well, everything.
Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of the truly great writers for Black Panther, and here we see him at his best as he sculpts a rich and weaving tale of intrigue and upheaval across Wakanda, in which T'Challa must balance his duties as a king and hero while coming to terms with where he's willing to adapt, and where he's going to stand firm.
It's a phenomenal comic that effortlessly leads into numerous other Black Panther stories for readers to follow on from. Joss Whedon is often thought of a nerd's nerd, and these comics are one of the things that earned him that reputation. At this point the X-Men had been divided and split apart for a long while, but Astonishing X-Men saw them reunite and come together like never before. Told largely through Kitty Pryde's perspective, it's nonetheless still a team book, and also brings back a lot of great villains while introducing more of them along the way.
Whedon is famous for his ability to create lovable characters with great camaraderie, and that skill is on full force here. This won't just introduce you to the X-Men - it'll show you why you love them. For a long time before this, Deadpool had been a joke. Intentionally so, admittedly, but the character was played almost entirely for comedy, with not much depth beneath.
Then Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan stepped into the arena and changed all that. Don't get us wrong, that doesn't mean all the comedy has gone. Far from it! Wade's still incredibly funny here and there's an amazing subplot about time travelling to different eras with period-appropriate stories and artwork , but Deadpool is portrayed as richer and more nuanced than normal, more than just a one-dimensional joke machine. It also serves as a soft reboot of his origin story, laying out the most recent explanation for his powers and who's responsible for them.
If you want to get into the Merc with the Mouth, there's no better start than here. Good libraries will have a great range to choose from, which will allow you to sample all kinds of different stories. Just like borrowing from a friend there is no financial risk involved — as long as you return the graphic novels on time!
Many libraries also have access to online services such as Comics Plus and Hoopla. Comixology, the largest digital comics marketplace, has a feast of free comics that can be read on a variety of devices. Most of the free comics come in the form of first issues, previews and the occasional mini-series from almost every genre imaginable.
One of the best ways to do this is by visiting your local comic book store. Pop in and have a look around. They also love seeing new readers in their store.
You can find your closest store using the Comic Shop Locator. New comic books and graphic novels are available in comic book stores on Wednesdays. You can find out more about this here. If you think reading comics is for you, try and make an effort to visit the store on a regular basis. This could mean visiting weekly, fortnightly or even once a month. Although, how regular you visit your store will generally depend on how invested you are and what your budget is. Follow the store on social media so you can keep up to date with all the news and events.
Many stores post weekly release schedules, which can be handy for keeping track of when the next issue of your favourite comic comes out.
There are a plenty of good online stores that ship all over the world, that stock a wide range of comics to read. If you prefer to read digitally — on your phone, tablet, or laptop — then Comixology is the way to go. They have tens of thousands of comics available for sale, will often have generous sales, and have great reading software too. After reading comics for a while, slowly broaden your scope of reading. By doing so you will open yourself up to a whole new world of stories, ideas, and art that you never knew existed!
When broadening your horizons keep in mind of your budget and go at a pace that is comfortable for you. Get reading recommendations, tips, lists, and heaps more straight to your inbox. Privacy Policy. This could be by joining an online community such as Comic Vine or Reddit.
There is no better time to get caught up on the characters than now. The story follows a group of superheroes who are attempting to stop World War III, while also trying to solve the mysterious death of The Comedian, a former colleague of theirs. The grounded plot presents the idea of superheroes as if they were present in the real world and influenced events such as the Vietnam War.
Despite being published by DC Comics, the series has no association with other heroes — like Batman and Superman — within the universe. Rather, it is its own separate entity, making it a perfect read for newcomers. However, despite the overall similarities between the show and the source material, there is enough of a difference between the two to warrant a reading of the source material — even for fans who have already watched the show.
The issue series presents new characters and different interpretations of well-known characters, making it an engaging read for everyone. The series delivers an emotional and stylized story through post-apocalyptic America that welcomes newbies to the medium with open, decaying arms.
Another iconic comic book, this four issue miniseries from Frank Miller follows an aged Bruce Wayne as he is forced to come out of retirement and return to the mantle of Batman. The story is entirely independent from the rest of the overly complicated DC multiverse, but it helps for readers to know of some basics of the Batman lore, such as his sidekick Robin and relationship with police commissioner Jim Gordon.
Each issue has its own distinct art style that correlates with the themes of each case, ranging from a bubbly Pixar-esque style when Clark was a child to grimy, bloody artwork that depicts his life of fighting crime. Readers can find the whole series digitally, in bookstores or online. Young and reckless new heroes have taken over in their place, but are doing more harm than good with each villain they fight.
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