I’ve gotten a handful of questions about Peter David and Chriscross’s Captain Marvel series that I list in part 1 of the modern Marvel reading order. Sorting through the trade paperback collections on Amazon can be very confusing, as can sorting through the issues on Marvel Unlimited, so let me lay it out. [Read more…] about Question of the Week: What’s the next TPB After Captain Marvel First Contact?
Nova Reading Order
There are a lot of Marvel characters I wouldn’t love as much without the incredible mid to late 2000’s Marvel Cosmic era of comics (see: Galaxy, Guardians of the), perhaps none more so than Richard Rider, aka Nova. [Read more…] about Nova Reading Order
Adam Warlock Reading Order
I love Jim Starlin cosmic comics, although I’ll admit more often than not I think of Thanos and the dark side of Marvel cosmic. If you’re going to enjoy Starlin’s 70’s, 90’s and 2000’s space opera, though, inevitably that means an affection and respect for the cosmic embodiment of good to Thanos’ evil: Adam Warlock. [Read more…] about Adam Warlock Reading Order
Batgirl Reading Order
Batgirl is simultaneously one of the most popular DC heroes, and one of the most underrated. Due to her Bat-family status, Batgirl can seem like an anachronistic also-ran to new DC readers, when the reality is Batgirl – in all of her various identities – is an essential cornerstone within the DC Universe. [Read more…] about Batgirl Reading Order
Marvel Zombies Reading Order
I remember the first time I picked up a Marvel Zombies trade, with very little background in comics, and I was blown away at the sheer audacity and commitment of the series. [Read more…] about Marvel Zombies Reading Order