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Great Starting Points for People New to Comics
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Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1: Power and ResponsibilityUltimate Spider-Man Vol. 1: Power and Responsibility by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.01
the essential Spider-man for the new century, and one of the most influential comics of the decade
Superman for All SeasonsSuperman for All Seasons by Jeph Loeb
Buy used from: $6.99
my favorite Superman story ever, and a great look into the minds of comics' most famous supporting cast
Superman: BirthrightSuperman: Birthright by Mark Waid
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $5.25
a great modern day update of Superman's origin, and the closest thing DC has to an "Ultimate" title
Batman: Year One Deluxe EditionBatman: Year One Deluxe Edition by Frank Miller
Buy used from: $25.38
arguably the best Batman story ever. a perfect introduction to the character
Batman: The Long HalloweenBatman: The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $10.00
everything you could ever want in a Batman comic is present here
Batman - The Animated Series, Volume One (DC Comics Classic Collection)Batman - The Animated Series, Volume One (DC Comics Classic Collection)
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $23.99
this one isn't a comic, but it's required viewing for any Batman fan
Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1: GiftedAstonishing X-Men Vol. 1: Gifted by Joss Whedon
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.72
the X-Men at their best
Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1: The Tomorrow PeopleUltimate X-Men Vol. 1: The Tomorrow People by Mark Millar
Buy new: $11.21 / Used from: $0.50
a modern day update of the team. perfect for fans of the movie
WolverineWolverine by Chris Claremont
Buy used from: $1.93
possibly the best Wolverine story ever, with art from Sin City creator: Frank Miller
Ultimate Fantastic Four Vol. 1: The FantasticUltimate Fantastic Four Vol. 1: The Fantastic by Brian Michael Bendis
Buy new: $11.04 / Used from: $0.01
a modern day update of the characters and their origin
Fantastic Four, Vol. 1Fantastic Four, Vol. 1 by Mark Waid
Buy new: $23.99 / Used from: $9.00
a good starting point for those who prefer the more "classic" version of the team
The Ultimates Vol. 1: Super-HumanThe Ultimates Vol. 1: Super-Human by Mark Millar
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $4.07
a modern day Avengers. one of the most important and influential comics of the decade
Avengers Assemble, Vol. 1Avengers Assemble, Vol. 1 by Kurt Busiek
Buy used from: $39.95
the best take on the "classic" Avengers
Yellow (Daredevil Legends, Vol. 1)Yellow (Daredevil Legends, Vol. 1) by Jeph Loeb
Buy used from: $4.45
a wonderful vision of Daredevil's early years, with a great love story too
Daredevil: The Man Without FearDaredevil: The Man Without Fear by Frank Miller
Buy used from: $2.55
an alternate version of Daredevil's origin. this one focuses on his time before the costume
Daredevil Legends Vol. II: Born Again (v. 2)Daredevil Legends Vol. II: Born Again (v. 2) by Frank Miller
Buy used from: $4.99
a very dark story about a hero's lowest point. one of comics' greatest achievements