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Mopstly a DC fan, I'm reading 52, JLA, JSA, Gen 13, Tranquility andthe amerimanga Empowered.

I'm not really into comics that much... sweatdrop

I've never really been able to get my hands on comics of my own, but my dad and uncles used to collect them. I've read some Batman, Superman, X-men, Wolverine and a few others.

This is not an extensive list, and does not take into account books I read that aren't currently ongoings, but...


Current books I am reading that you should be reading, too:

X-Factor -- There is no excuse to not be reading this book. PAD is knocking it out of the park with each issue. X-Factor is the best there is at what it does. And what it does is rock.

Runaways -- Formerly Brian K. Vaughan's, it is now in the hands of Joss Whedon. It's the story of six kids that discover the fact that their parents are evil overlords plotting to destroy the world in order to bring about the resurrection of evil gods. Don't let the premise shake you, though. This is seriously good stuff.

Ultimate Spider-Man -- Brian Bendis and Mark Bagley on the Ultimate Universe's Spider tales. And it is so good.

Fables -- What if all your favorite fairy tale characters were living in present day New York City? It would be really cool. A bit twisted, it's not for younger readers. But if you're old enough to buy it, there's no reason not to.

Immortal Iron Fist -- ...It's just really, really badass.

Y: The Last Man -- Again, not one for younger people, lots of swearing, blood, and nudity. If that's not a concern, BUY THIS BOOK. Brian K. Vaughan writes the story of Yorik, who finds he and his pet monkey Ampersand are the last men alive after a plague wipes out every male mammal on the planet. Yorik sets off to discover the cause of the plague, and why he and Ampersand were the only two spared.

Ex Machina -- Okay, look. If it says "Brian K. Vaughan" on the cover buy it.


Current books I am reading that you should check out:

Jack of Fables -- A Fables spin-off focusing on Jack (of "and Jill" "and the Beanstalk" "be Nimble" and more fame) and his adventures -- again not an all-ages title.

The Initiative -- Only one issue out so far, but it seems to be off to a decent start. Following Marvel's Civil War, all metahumans are required to register their identity with the government. If they wish to be active superheroes, they must undergo training. The Initiative follows a group of trainees. Don't read this if you can't handle character deaths, as the group has been referred to as having "revolving doors, with people coming in and out"

Ultimate X-Men -- One of the weaker Ultimate titles at the moment (Kirkman's run has been pretty uninspiring), but was once one of the best X-books being put out. Definitely worth a read if you're an X-Men fan.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season Eight -- Read this if you liked the show. If you didn't like the show, you should probably wait for the digest and check it out then, in order to make up your mind. But, Brian K. Vaughan is writing the second arc, so you'll want to pick that up regardless.

New Avengers -- Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew flavored), Dr. Strange, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Echo, and Ronin (we currently don't know who's behind the Ronin mask) as the unregistered super team. They're more of a street level team, taking on non world threatening enemies. Written by Bendis with art by Lenil Yu. It is good stuff and you should at least try it out.

Mighty Avengers -- The registered version of the above. Ms. Marvel, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Wasp, Sentry, Black Widow, and Ares. This is the more "classic" Avengers team, with lots of heavy hitters capable of taking out the galactic threats. Written by Bendis with art by Frank Cho.


Current books I am reading that you may want to read, but are not for everyone:

Midnighter -- Full of swearing and violence (He kicked off a guy's head. It was awesome), this book really just exists to show off Midnighter's badassery. If you're not into that, or require deeper plots, stay away. ...Except for issue seven, because it's being written by Brian K. Vaughan.

Is Gen 13 still going on???? ;O; I used to read it, but the story degenerated too far and then I thought that it was cancelled.. I really wish that they'd print it in consecutive graphic novels (numbered ones!!). I've never understood why American comics aren't redone that way. It would definitely broaden their appeal. And people wonder why they aren't as popular in America as Japan.. sweatdrop

I don't live in America anymore so I can't really follow comics (sadly), but I used to really enjoy Gen 13, Generation X (up to a point), Animal Mystic, ElfQuest, Witchblade (again, only up until a point), Sonic the Hedgehog, and a few more..

It's hard to track on my comic reading, it really depends on my mood but this is what I read this week..

My college library has a Runaways volume, I read that when I have nothing to do.
I Have a ton of DarkHorse Stuff so I reading that of course(mainly Hellboy and the Goon).
Image has a series called "Flight" that has some short, but really beautiful comics in there, that is always a good read..

Oh my goodness, what happened to Sailor moon in your siggy!!!

It's sooo cute^.^

Oh, Well..Lets just say that Serena had too much fun at McDonalds...XD
Anyway Mad Magazine is a good read too, the front covers get funnier and funnier these days..