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Teenager has never read a comic but wants to start. Where should he begin?

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Ken Aldred

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I'd say the guy in question would prefer something fantastical...medieval...swords and sorcery type stuff. That or maybe sci-fi.

 

Some of the EC reprints in the sci-fi genre would be a great introduction to high quality art and story telling.

 

Being a little biased, I was going to suggest some EC, as well.

 

As a modern alternative ... Fear Agent?

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AJD

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Super Hero: Ultimate Spider-Man and The Ultimates.

 

Sci-Fi: Y The Last Man

 

Horror: Walking Dead

 

Crime: 100 Bullets

 

Fantasy: Fables

 

Good list. I'd suggest a good batman trade too - maybe Hush, Killing Joke or Year One.

 

No Long Halloween :baiting:

 

Long Halloween is good too. lol

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newshane

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I'd say the guy in question would prefer something fantastical...medieval...swords and sorcery type stuff. That or maybe sci-fi.

 

 

The guy isn't familiar with comics, so he didn't really mention favoring one particular genre. He just wants a captivating, well-written, comic.

 

I know this is rather obtuse, but the kid wasn't very specific when he made the request.

 

Some of the EC reprints in the sci-fi genre would be a great introduction to high quality art and story telling.

 

I can get behind this suggestion. (thumbs u

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I'd say the guy in question would prefer something fantastical...medieval...swords and sorcery type stuff.

 

Sojourn. Runs are relatively cheap, only 34 regular issues plus a prequel.

 

-slym

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of that.

 

I never see runs for sale, and the first dozen issues were tough when I was hunting them. The first two TPBs were impossible to find, so unless they've gone back into print, I'd love to pick up a few sets for people to read.

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I'll repeat the EC sci-fi reprint recommendation, which some others have also approved. Since your friend has never read a comic book, an anthology format like EC would be ideal. Just complete stories after complete stories. Each self-contained but displaying what is probably the best art ever done in comic books, combined with very intelligent stories.

 

I really feel if you want to introduce someone to what comic books can be like, the EC sci-fi books are the best bet.

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I'd say the guy in question would prefer something fantastical...medieval...swords and sorcery type stuff.

 

Sojourn. Runs are relatively cheap, only 34 regular issues plus a prequel.

 

-slym

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of that.

 

I never see runs for sale, and the first dozen issues were tough when I was hunting them. The first two TPBs were impossible to find, so unless they've gone back into print, I'd love to pick up a few sets for people to read.

 

I just sold my run of the comics on eBay for $30... the opening bid.

 

 

 

-slym

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If the prospective reader likes sword/sorcery type of stuff, maybe Warlord reprints are collected in a trade (?). Pretty good reading. Early Conan reprints might work too.

 

I second the Byrne FF run........not particularly dated, great read.

 

Ditko Dr. Strange maybe.....

 

 

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