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The Best Vertigo Comics: Where to Start With Vertigo?

October 24, 2016 by Dave 4 Comments

If we’re talking about who has the title for best comic book publisher in the 2010’s, my easy quick answer goes to Image Comics. Image has delivered comic books at such a consistently high quality, from such talented creators, that it has earned its reputation for highest batting average in the game.

What newer comic book fans might not realize, is that Vertigo Comics was held in similarly high esteem for most of the 1990’s (the imprint officially launched in 1993) and into the 2000’s. Given that pristine legacy, there’s always a possibility that Vertigo could return to reclaim their crown at any point. [Read more…] about The Best Vertigo Comics: Where to Start With Vertigo?

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Best Comics of All Time Updated – Now 225 Comics Ranked!

September 20, 2016 by Dave 3 Comments

Since I’ve been reading every single year of Marvel Comics in order of publication as part of My Marvelous Year, I haven’t had nearly as much time this year to update “Dave’s Faves.” [Read more…] about Best Comics of All Time Updated – Now 225 Comics Ranked!

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The Best Image Comics: Where to Start With Image?

June 26, 2016 by Dave 4 Comments

Nobody has a higher batting average for excellent comics over the course of the 2010’s, if not longer, than Image Comics. If you hear comics fans raving over a new series these days, odds are tremendously high it’s an Image published book. Have you heard of Saga? Are you reading Rat Queens? Do you like Sex Criminals?! [Read more…] about The Best Image Comics: Where to Start With Image?

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The Best Comics of All Time Update! 205 Comic Book Recs!

April 26, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Dave’s Faves, aka ‘The Best Comics of All Time‘ has been updated, and now has 204 recommendations, and Wanted, on the list! This week I add: Wonder Woman’s new graphic novel, Wonder Woman’s best graphic novel, and the best Black Panther story you’ve never heard of! [Read more…] about The Best Comics of All Time Update! 205 Comic Book Recs!

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Where to Start With Marvel Comics in 2016?

April 13, 2016 by Dave 25 Comments

Update 1.3.23: Comic Book Herald is now updated with a simpler guide for starting with Marvel Comics in 2023. There’s still plenty of good info below about how to get into comics for brand new readers.

So you’re new to Marvel comics in 2016. Welcome. Whether you used to be a fan and dropped off for years (curse you, Clone Saga!) or you just watched Guardians of the Galaxy for the first time and want more, this guide will help you choose starting places that are fun, excellent, and most importantly, accessible. Jumping into Marvel comics, with 75 years of celebrated continuity, can be a bit intimidating. This guide is designed to help get you rolling and to fall in love with the books! [Read more…] about Where to Start With Marvel Comics in 2016?

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