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What's up with the weird gaps? For example Ultimate Comics Avengers 1 only has issues 1, 2, 4 and 6.

Edit: oh, and thanks for the tip OP.
 
Uncle said:
What's up with the weird gaps? For example Ultimate Comics Avengers 1 only has issues 1, 2, 4 and 6.
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I was wondering about this too. I was thinking about going way back and reading Uncanny X-Men from the beginning, but I saw it jumped from #66 to #94, from #153 to #167, and then from there, it starts skipping random issues in pretty even intervals.

I've always been interested in comics, but there's never been a comic shop close to here, so I don't know all the details about the numbering and the different series like so many of you on here. It feels like a barrier to entry to something that I've been fairly interested in for a while. Since there are hundreds of issues spread among many different series just in the X-Men universe, I don't know what to read, what to ignore, when to stop reading at a certain point in the series so that I can read a Marvel universe event that may have started, etc.
 
Credo said:
I was wondering about this too. I was thinking about going way back and reading Uncanny X-Men from the beginning, but I saw it jumped from #66 to #94, from #153 to #167, and then from there, it starts skipping random issues in pretty even intervals.

I've always been interested in comics, but there's never been a comic shop close to here, so I don't know all the details about the numbering and the different series like so many of you on here. It feels like a barrier to entry to something that I've been fairly interested in for a while. Since there are hundreds of issues spread among many different series just in the X-Men universe, I don't know what to read, what to ignore, when to stop reading at a certain point in the series so that I can read a Marvel universe event that may have started, etc.
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The best way, actually, is to just pay attention to what folks recommend in this thread and elsewhere. (And keep recommending stuff, readers.) That's really the easiest way to do it. Kwiston had some good recommendations in a couple posts on the first page, and I made a couple more.

Actually, what I'm going to try to do is go through the "top 100 runs" page that Kwiston linked and see if I can figure out where the Marvel series on that list start and end, so it's easy for people to find.
 
Credo said:
I was wondering about this too. I was thinking about going way back and reading Uncanny X-Men from the beginning, but I saw it jumped from #66 to #94, from #153 to #167, and then from there, it starts skipping random issues in pretty even intervals.

I've always been interested in comics, but there's never been a comic shop close to here, so I don't know all the details about the numbering and the different series like so many of you on here. It feels like a barrier to entry to something that I've been fairly interested in for a while. Since there are hundreds of issues spread among many different series just in the X-Men universe, I don't know what to read, what to ignore, when to stop reading at a certain point in the series so that I can read a Marvel universe event that may have started, etc.
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Don't forget that there was a run on Uncanny Xmen that was just reprints of older issues. That looks like the gap listed.
 
PhoncipleBone said:
Don't forget that there was a run on Uncanny Xmen that was just reprints of older issues. That looks like the gap listed.
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See, that's the barrier to entry I was talking about. I can't forget it because I never knew it in the first place since I have an almost complete lack of knowledge about all this. I wish I could find a Newbie's Reading Guide or something like that to summarize what to read and what to skip in certain series, but I doubt one exists that is as detailed as I would need.

I guess I'll do what Htown said and read whatever the people in this thread recommend.
 
PhoncipleBone said:
Don't forget that there was a run on Uncanny Xmen that was just reprints of older issues. That looks like the gap listed.
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It's also possible that some issue blocks represent a certain writer/artist run.
Read World War Hulk over lunch, so I got my $3.XX for the month. If you want a great run on Hulk, start at #88 (which actually is a bit weak but it's setup) and continue on through Planet Hulk, which was fantastic (although one issue seems missing, which is weird). I thought World War Hulk was just ok but it's a direct continuation of Planet Hulk so it's worth reading.

Unfortunately it looks like almost none of Incredible Hercules is up.
 
Do they have the Thunderbolts run that tied in with "The Initiative"? That was probably the coolest superhero team lineup ever.
 
Marvel Digital Unlimited ReaderÂ’s Guide for Comic Newbies - Pt 1 Wolverine

If you search Marvel's digital library by character, you'll notice that the most popular characters have 100s to 1000s of issues listed. I figured that I would skim through the those and pick out the story arcs worth reading. Since new readers are probably more interested in characters more than they are titles or Authors, I am going to break my suggestions down by character/group.

First up is Wolverine

WolverineÂ’s Past:

You will notice that a lot of elements from the first two stories listed here were used in the X-men and Wolverine films.

Origin (1-6) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2062/origin_2001_-_2002

Weapon X (Marvel Comics Presents #72-84) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2039/marvel_comics_presents_1988_-_1995

There was a 50 issue series dealing with Wolverine's past called Wolverine Origins. I have never read the series and I have NOT heard amazing things about it, but you may want to check that out if you really really love flashback stories. It looks like most of it is in the Digital Library.

Classic Wolverine Stories:

These are the stories that helped make Wolverine as popular as he is today. Along with these, I would recommend much of Claremont's Uncanny X-men run, but I will get to that in another post.

First Appearance of Wolverine (Incredible Hulk 181) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2021/incredible_hulk_1962_-_1999

Wolverine vs The Hellfire Club (Uncanny X-Men 132-134) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2258/uncanny_x-men_1963_-_present

(Wolverine Vs The Hulk) Incredible Hulk 340 -http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2021/incredible_hulk_1962_-_1999

Wolverine 1st mini series (1-4) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2096/wolverine_1982

Recent Wolverine Storylines worth reading:

These are what I feel are some highlights from the second volume of Wolverine's solo series. I have not read the more recent stuff from Jason Aaron (Wolverine: Weapon X, Wolverine Vol 3), but I have heard decent things about those stories as well.

The start of Greg RuckaÂ’s Run (Wolverine 1-6) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/632/wolverine_2003_-_2009

Enemy of the State/Agent of Shield (Wolverine 20-32) – http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/character/1009718/wolverine

Old Man Logan (Wolverine 66-72 + Giant Sized Old Man Logan 1) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/character/1009718/wolverine

Man in the Pit (Wolverine 56) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/632/wolverine_2003_-_2009

Get Mystique (Wolverine 62-65) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/632/wolverine_2003_-_2009
 
I was looking into reading the Daredevil line, is it any good? I also notice it jumps from issue #119 to #500 in 2009.
 
18 issues of X-force down and I gotta say I'm loving that there's finally an X-book with unconditional gore. The Dragon Age-like wandering around with blood on their suits is strange.

Book itself is okay. The side stories are really unnecessary. For example, if Wolfsbane is supposed to be a member, why has she never been a part of the team? 18 issues, 1 year and a half of moping about then going on adventures with her boyfriend. Wasted space for more story I say.


I would have probably ate this shit up when I was 14 and asked for seconds.
 
Not being able to read on the iPad is a bummer, still the trial is nice... Just don't think I'll get much use of it if I have to read from my PC only. Doubt I'll subscribe.
 
Marvel Digital Unlimited ReaderÂ’s Guide for Comic Newbies - Pt 2 Daredevil

Daredevil may not be the most popular Marvel character out there, but he has had some really amazing story arcs over the last 30 years.

Daredevils Backstory:

These are some classic books that go into the origin and early days of Daredevil.

Daredevil: The man without fear - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/3897/daredevil_the_man_without_fear_1993

Daredevil Yellow - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/377/daredevil_yellow_2001_-_2002

Classic Daredevil Stories:

I have zero experience with Daredevil in the silver age, so I am going to jump straight to the Frank Miller runs. Born Again in particular is often cited as one of the best stories ever in mainstream superhero comics.

MillerÂ’s Daredevil and Elektra run (Daredevil 168, 174-182, 187-190) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2002/daredevil_1963_-_1998

Born Again (Daredevil 227-233)- http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2002/daredevil_1963_-_1998

Modern Daredevil:

Highlights from the last 10+ years. Some of these will surely be on “Top 10 Daredevil Stories of all time” lists for decades from now.

Guardian Devil by Kevin Smith (Daredevil vol 2 1-8) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

Parts of a Hole by David Mack (Daredevil 9-15) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

Wake Up by Brian Bendis (Daredevil 16-19) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

Brian BendisÂ’ Entire Run from Daredevil 26 to 81 (one of the better marvel runs of the last 10 years) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

Devil in Cell Block D by Ed Brubaker (Daredevil 82-87) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

And thatÂ’s where I jumped off. I have heard that all of BrubakerÂ’s run was pretty good, so read on from there if you are enjoying the story!
 
I got some suggestions in the other thread, but I'd like to ask here too since it seems like ComicGAF is here in full effect. Best Iron Man arcs/series to read?
 
kswiston said:
Marvel Digital Unlimited ReaderÂ’s Guide for Comic Newbies - Pt 2 Daredevil

Daredevil may not be the most popular Marvel character out there, but he has had some really amazing story arcs over the last 30 years.

Daredevils Backstory:

These are some classic books that go into the origin and early days of Daredevil.

Daredevil: The man without fear - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/3897/daredevil_the_man_without_fear_1993

Daredevil Yellow - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/377/daredevil_yellow_2001_-_2002

Classic Daredevil Stories:

I have zero experience with Daredevil in the silver age, so I am going to jump straight to the Frank Miller runs. Born Again in particular is often cited as one of the best stories ever in mainstream superhero comics.

MillerÂ’s Daredevil and Elektra run (Daredevil 168, 174-182, 187-190) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2002/daredevil_1963_-_1998

Born Again (Daredevil 227-233)- http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2002/daredevil_1963_-_1998

Modern Daredevil:

Highlights from the last 10+ years. Some of these will surely be on “Top 10 Daredevil Stories of all time” lists for decades from now.

Guardian Devil by Kevin Smith (Daredevil vol 2 1-8) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

Parts of a Hole by David Mack (Daredevil 9-15) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

Wake Up by Brian Bendis (Daredevil 16-19) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

Brian BendisÂ’ Entire Run from Daredevil 26 to 81 (one of the better marvel runs of the last 10 years) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

Devil in Cell Block D by Ed Brubaker (Daredevil 82-87) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/449/daredevil_1998_-_present

And thatÂ’s where I jumped off. I have heard that all of BrubakerÂ’s run was pretty good, so read on from there if you are enjoying the story!
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You pretty much answered my question, thanks. Daredevil is a character that has always interested me.
 
thanks OP.

checking Ultimates 3 with Joe Mad art, and that Bendis Daredevil, and that x-23 comic... damn so many :D

Marvel Digital comics + Splashtop app = iPad (problem solved)
 
Marvel Digital Unlimited ReaderÂ’s Guide for Comic Newbies - Pt 3 Iron Man

Someone requested Iron Man, and since I am not AS knowledgeable about him as I am with other Marvel characters, a lot of these stories are recommended from IGN and comicbookresources.com articiles.

Classic Iron Man Stories:

Some earlier Iron Man stories worth reading. There were other story arcs from this period that are recommended, but they are either missing or incomplete on MarvelÂ’s website.

Demon in a Bottle (Iron Man 120-128) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2029/iron_man_1968_-_1996

Doom Quest (Iron Man 149-150) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2029/iron_man_1968_-_1996

Iron Man vs The Iron Monger (Iron Man 200, There is more to this story that wasnÂ’t on MDCU) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2029/iron_man_1968_-_1996

Armor Wars (Iron Man 225-232) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/2029/iron_man_1968_-_1996

Modern Iron Man:

Here are some highlights from the last 10 years of Iron Man stories. Since 2006, Iron man has been a big player in almost every major Marvel Event crossover, so his status quo jumps all over the place. I actually have read most of these. If you want to get a handle on the modern version of Iron Man, these issues do a decent job.

Extremis by Warren Ellis (Iron-Man v4 1-6) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/835/iron_man_2004_-_2007

Execute Program (Iron Man 8-12) - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/835/iron_man_2004_-_2007

Iron Man: Director of Shield 15-28 - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/5267/iron_man_director_of_shield_2007

Invincible Iron Man 1 to Current - http://marvel.com/digital_comics/browse/comic_series/4889/invincible_iron_man_2008_-_present
 
Also I used my coupon code from getting MvC3, but will I be able to use this code after my deal expires or will I need to make another account?
 
Mistouze said:
I'm going to subscribe RIGHT NOW!

Is Taskmaster : Unthinkable on it? EDIT : IT'S NOT >_<
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The mini series is fairly recent so it makes sense its not on there. You are better off looking for runs or minis which are at least a year or two old.
 
mkenyon said:
No one is. See my sad story on the previous page.
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Ouch. If you go YouTube some Apple ads their brainwashing simplicity will melt all your troubles away.

I guess that Marvel iPad app is a waste of time. I thought if I signed into it I'd be able to access the same content, but doesn't seem like that at all. What a shame.
 
Nesotenso said:
The mini series is fairly recent so it makes sense its not on there. You are better off looking for runs or minis which are at least a year of two old.
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I guessed so but one can hope. I already have the trade but it would have made a GREAT recommendation.

Started reading Immortal Iron Fist. It is good!
 
Wow, thanks kswiston. I'll be sure to try and read everything you've mentioned along with all the other things that GAFfers are recommending.

And thanks for posting about this in the first place, OP. I've always wanted to get into comics, so I guess this will be the point when I jump in.
 
Credo said:
Wow, thanks kswiston. I'll be sure to try and read everything you've mentioned along with all the other things that GAFfers are recommending.

And thanks for posting about this in the first place, OP. I've always wanted to get into comics, so I guess this will be the point when I jump in.
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If you are not feeling the classic stories, jump ahead to the modern stuff. Mainstream comic book storytelling when through a big period of modernization in the late 90s/early 00s, and some of the older stuff is harder to get into. The classics are still worth reading though. They just take getting used to.
 
Oh boy. The whole Morrison New X-Men run is on this, if there is one arc of it to read it's definitely "Riot at Xavier" from New X-Men #135 through #138.

I'm reimbursing your free subscription if your head is not blown off by the AWESOME.

PS : Pretty sure that run has already been cited here but my love for Riot at Xavier knows no bounds.
 
CaptYamato said:
Sweet. Going to catch up on X-Force.


Edit:

I want to catch up on X-Men. Should I just start from Messiah Complex to now?
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- Read House of M
- Read X-men Deadly Genesis
- Read Mike Carey's X-men run if nothing else before Messiah Complex. Not because it was crucial, but because it was good.
- If you plan on reading X-Force, you should check out Yost and Kyle's New X-men run (second series, issues 20-end) as a lot of the themes/subplots carry over.
- Read Messiah Complex
- Go from there.

EDIT: X-Force spins out of Messiah Complex, so start that after you have read the above storylines. House of M and Deadly Genesis set up Messiah complex and other things going on in the X-Universe in the late 00s.
 
kswiston said:
- Read House of M
- Read X-men Deadly Genesis
- Read Mike Carey's X-men run if nothing else before Messiah Complex. Not because it was crucial, but because it was good.
- If you plan on reading X-Force, you should check out Yost and Kyle's New X-men run (second series, issues 20-end) as a lot of the themes/subplots carry over.
- Read Messiah Complex
- Go from there.

EDIT: X-Force spins out of Messiah Complex, so start that after you have read the above storylines. House of M and Deadly Genesis set up Messiah complex and other things going on in the X-Universe in the late 00s.
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Ok.
 
what's this 'no billing info needed' business? It requires a creditcard
 
CaptYamato said:
Ok.
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If you don't feel like reading that many comics before Messiah Complex, at least read House of M and Deadly Genesis. 14 issues between the two, and they set up a lot of the plot points and character dynamics that lead into all those other x-events.

New X-men is surprisingly similar in tone to X-Force, despite featuring younger mutants. In New X-men, Xavier's school is attacked by several human terrorist/extremist groups. Lots of people die. In X-Force, a covert team is created to take a proactive stance against these groups. Lots of people die.

Both series also make good use of (often goofy) 80s/90s villains, storylines and continuity.

EDIT: I will try to make an X-men's Reader's guide. Will probably have to split it between Classic and Modern storylines though, since there were about a million x-issues published in the last 40 years.
 
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