I have a question for you.
Sorry, gang…was tied up working on some other projects, and suddenly, whoops, no time left to generate anything hilarious or thought-provoking or, ahem, copyright-stretching for the site. So, I’m going to ask you a question, and I’ll do a follow-up post on your responses within the next few days.
And that question is:
What’s your favorite currently-running comic book series right now?
You don’t have to tell me why if you don’t want to, but I’d like it if you did. But the only things I do request regarding your responses:
1. Just pick one series…no “well, I can’t decide between these two, so I’ll list ‘em both. Or the top three. Or maybe a dozen.” PICK JUST ONE SERIES, PLEASE. Pretend your life depends on it. In fact, maybe it does.
2. Don’t make fun of other people’s choices. Now, I feel terrible even saying that, because most of you folks who populate my comments sections are usually pretty civil, but, you know, there’s always someone who wants to stir up trouble. So don’t be that guy!
3. I’ll allow some leeway for lame-duck series like Atlas, or comics that are effectively the same series, like the ongoing chain of Marvel’s Hercules comics. But I’m going to force you to pick which among Avengers, New Avengers, and Secret Avengers is your favorite, if this is the case, because I’m a jerk.
EDIT: 4. And one of the early responders reminded me…it doesn’t have to be a traditional comic book series, as in the monthly magazine format…if it’s a manga or other graphic novel series, that’s fine, too.
So with that in mind, tell me your favorite comic book series, please. Your credit card will not be charged, and no salesman will call.
It’s NOVA.
Is that coming back? Thanos-mini kinda fills in for it a bit but NOVA has been my fave since #1 hit.
Hellboy! Great chracters with a nice blend of mythology in a tasty story!
The Boys
Man, you would post this a week after Scott Pilgrim stopped being an ongoing comic series, wouldn’t you? OK, after some deliberation I’m going to have to go with Joe the Barbarian. It’s the closest I’ve ever seen anyone come to recapturing some of the great kid’s fantasy films of the 80s, and the premise is dynamite.
Marvel’s Hercules. It’s a fantastically fun read, and there’s something that appeals to me about a pretty well-known iconic mythological character being in a regular superhero comic.
The Walking Dead of course!
Hack/Slash.
B.P.R.D.
Secret Six
X-MEN FOREVER. Because a) someone has to and b) it’s the only X-title I can turn to and be absolutely assured there’s no possibility of Wolverine content therein.
Daytripper
Orc Stain.
Going to have to go with Secret Six on this one (though Batwoman might supplant that)
r.e.b.e.l.s.
Punisher/Frankencastle
Maybe I should start reading something new and current. Hmmm I’ve been getting a lot of manga from the Library. Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle has been a fun read as has Holic. I wonder if Invincible counts. I bought all the trades until I was caught up there and am now waiting for the next one. Love Invincible.
G. Willow Wilson’s Air, anybody?
PS 238, by Aaron Williams. Funny, enjoyable, lots of nods and homages to the ‘classic’ Marvel and DC superhero worlds, and good storytelling.
oh hell… Knights of the Dinner Table. An ‘outsider’ comic but one that always entertains; character-driven comedy plus lots of extras. And kind of an interesting insider view of a subculture.