Help me to find Batman trade paperbacks for my housemate to read! I really, really want her to appreciate how awesome Batman can be at its best. She's not read many comics before, but just read and enjoyed 'Bruce Wayne: Murderer'. She liked the focus on moral reasoning and personal dilemmas, as well as the fact that nothing supernatural happened. I don't think she'll like Frank Miller.
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posted by Acheman
on Feb 10, 2011 -
17 answers
Help me identify a comic artist of an old "The Phantom" comic. I've got this old issue from my childhood, maybe the 70s or 80s. It's a spanish translation for the South American market by Editorial Novaro.
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posted by jgwong
on Feb 1, 2011 -
8 answers
For someone who hasn't read any X-Men comics, or any of the spinoffs, for many, many years, where would be a logical and entertaining place to jump in?
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posted by pilibeen
on Jan 24, 2011 -
7 answers
Do the economics in Nick Spencer and Christian Ward's
Infinite Vacation make sense? Are supply and demand meaningless concepts when an infinite multiverse is brought into the picture?
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posted by davextreme
on Jan 12, 2011 -
9 answers
What's the French Comics Canon? What are the books it's assumed everyone has read if you read French comics? I've gone through
this list, but doesn't really tell you which are held in esteem or are big touchstones/turning points. My reading french is at or near elementary level - short sentences are fine, huge philosophical paragraphs less so.
posted by The Whelk
on Jan 4, 2011 -
16 answers
What are some comics, mangas, animations, animes, and other illustrated works, from any part of the world, that depict regular sex and sexual behavior without fetishizing it?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2010 -
16 answers
Naming any person or character not obviously in the armed forces "Captain (Adjective)" automatically signifies Superhero. Where did this trope originate?
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posted by bartleby
on Dec 20, 2010 -
11 answers
Help my husband find this comic strip he remembers from his childhood (UK, 1980s, his words below)...
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posted by Katemonkey
on Dec 7, 2010 -
8 answers
Deep Searching Old Comics for Research in the Humanities: How does one search old comic books for something that may amount to set-dressing? I'm looking for depictions of public housing projects in U.S. comics from 1950 – 1980. What tools or approaches can you recommend?
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posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Dec 6, 2010 -
23 answers
I love reading comics with my 5-year-old daughter at bedtime, but we need some more series to read. What others should we read together?
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posted by nbergus
on Dec 4, 2010 -
31 answers
If I like the ensemble comedy shows like
Arrested Development,
Parks and Recreation,
Community,
Party Down, and
Archer, what comics/webcomics would I enjoy?
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posted by Busoni
on Dec 1, 2010 -
17 answers
What's the easiest way to manage comics (cbr) on an ipad? Dropbox or is there an easier way to upload them. If dropbox, how can I combine 40 CBR issues into one cbr that I can readt through without stopping every ten minutes to download and re-load a new issue?
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posted by rev-
on Nov 30, 2010 -
5 answers
I'm suddenly very interested in stories, novels, films, music, poems, and comics/graphic narratives that take insanity, altered states of consciousness, and/or terminal illness as a primary theme. My general preference is for science fiction and speculative fiction, but suggestions from other genres would be very good as well.
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posted by gerryblog
on Nov 16, 2010 -
41 answers
I read a volume of a comic/manga when I was younger. Please help me find it.
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posted by KChasm
on Nov 13, 2010 -
2 answers
I haven't historically had much exposure to comic books or graphic novels, but I just whipped through the entire Walking Dead series and found it highly engrossing and enjoyable. What other stuff in a similar vein have I been missing out on that I might I like?
posted by killdevil
on Nov 11, 2010 -
28 answers
Find me books and other media about girl gamers, please!
Any type of gamer can apply.
I've already got 'I Kill Giants', 'Halting State' and 'This Is Not A Game'. Are there any other media that portrays gamers of the female variety?
posted by bq
on Nov 10, 2010 -
16 answers
I like comic books. I was recently given an iPad as a gift. I understand that the iPad is a great appliance for reading comic books. How do I get started?
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posted by Lokheed
on Nov 5, 2010 -
10 answers
Need A Name filter: For a blog that discusses online sales of Marvel Comics items. Hoping for something that is reminiscent or referencing something from Marvel Comics.
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posted by arniec
on Nov 1, 2010 -
10 answers
Long shot: This one (amateur?) Finnish cartoonist had a personal web site in the late nineties. The comics were long, and I remember a part in which doctors operated on a man to figure out what was wrong with him, and they pulled out a Saab and Jimmy Hendrix.
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posted by ignignokt
on Oct 19, 2010 -
1 answer
Books or graphic novels with very sarcastic characters that might be suitable for YA readers?
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posted by shinybaum
on Oct 3, 2010 -
37 answers
What blogs are geared to beginning drawing/dry media artists? Specifically, I enjoy artists dissecting their sketches for gesture, construction, perspective, lighting, etc. There are a million boring tutorial sites, but who is giving out nuggets of drawing wisdom in a more abbreviated, blog format?
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posted by cowbellemoo
on Oct 3, 2010 -
7 answers
Criminal Justice & Spider-man filter: According to the New York Times, the judge responsible for the invention of home-arrest monitoring bracelets was inspired by a Spider-man comic. Help me find that comic!
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posted by activitystory
on Sep 13, 2010 -
5 answers
I have two boxes of (mostly Silver and Broze-era) comic books. One just sold at an estate sale for $4200. How do I figure out how much the other one is actually worth?
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posted by puckish
on Sep 12, 2010 -
5 answers
Not quite book-filter: I'm looking for graphic novels (or comics wrapped up as TPBs) with astounding artwork. I've long since given up following comics as they come out, so I'm interested in any artists doing great things with the medium.
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posted by Smoosh Faced Lion
on Sep 8, 2010 -
33 answers
What is this humorous webcomic about a woman who uses a time machine to try and fix her teenage mistakes?
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posted by isnotchicago
on Sep 3, 2010 -
5 answers
Never been to a scifi/comic convention: help me change this! Especially if I can only attend 1 in the next few years, what would you recommend as the most fun convention for me (1) in Eastern Canada? or (2) in North America?
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posted by SarahbytheSea
on Aug 31, 2010 -
17 answers
I'm re-learning how to draw, and particularly interested in illustration/cartooning. Looking for resources that will aid me in my quest.
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Aug 24, 2010 -
22 answers
Where can I find a list of Cathy comic strips involving her, Irving and the dishwasher?
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posted by acoutu
on Aug 21, 2010 -
6 answers
I want to get educated on a number of DC Comics characters by reading easily available graphic novels and trade paperbacks. What should I read? (Characters and caveats inside).
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posted by Bookhouse
on Jul 27, 2010 -
9 answers
Looking for specific recommendations for fun, erotic comic books for a hetero woman.
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posted by a.steele
on Jul 8, 2010 -
15 answers
A two parter: My brother is visiting LA (and Orange County) in a few weeks. Where are the cool comic book stores? And, considering that he doesn't favor super hero comics, what comics should he check out?
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posted by Monday
on Jun 25, 2010 -
8 answers
What long-running superhero comic book monthlies are currently putting out really good story arcs, art, or otherwise have a creative team that sets them apart? Like is
Green Lantern having a great year?
Uncanny X-men?
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posted by cowbellemoo
on Jun 22, 2010 -
19 answers
My girlfriend is turning 32 on Saturday. The
Girl Genius comic is almost the perfect present, but not quite. Please help me find an fun present.
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posted by zeek321
on Jun 21, 2010 -
24 answers
Are there good online resources for examples of the early work of a modern illustrator or comic artist?
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posted by swrittenb
on May 7, 2010 -
3 answers
What are your top five items for an adult graphic novel collection in a public library? Our system is looking at the possibility of creating a new section for adult graphic novels (right now we have the majority of them in YA, and the remainder interfiled through non-fic), and I was asked my opinion on new titles that we could buy to fill out the ranks.
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posted by codacorolla
on Apr 14, 2010 -
56 answers
