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Post by impulse on May 7, 2014 21:07:58 GMT -5
Well, gang, I'd like to actually ask for some recommendations from you fine folks. While I've been reading comics for over 20 years, I leaned heavily toward the X-Men on my classic books, so I've missed out on a lot of great stories from other corners of the MU. On top of that, I made the mistake of seeing the new Spidey movie tonight, and I'd really like to wash the taste out of my mouth.  I've read a couple Spidey arcs, none of the classic Spider-man stories, and I'd like to start remedying that right now. If you are willing to share, what are some of your favorite runs on the book? Classic stories, favorite writers or artists, or even a single issue? I'm open to any and all suggestions, and I appreciate anything you suggest. |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on May 7, 2014 21:10:57 GMT -5
Like all great books,start from the beginning. There is no reason not to
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2014 21:12:04 GMT -5
The obvious ones are the Lee/Ditko run (1-38/39 I think) and the Lee/Romita (through the early 100s. I also quite enjoyed the Roger Stern era on the early 200s. All this is off the top of my head w/o referencing issue numbers sorry.
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Post by Hoosier X on May 7, 2014 21:32:18 GMT -5
Yeah, start at the beginning. My favorite run from the history of all comics is the Lee/Ditko Spider-Man. I'm probably not the only one at CCF who thinks this way.
If I were to just pick one issue - Amazing Spider-Man #4.
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Post by Phil Maurice on May 7, 2014 21:32:41 GMT -5
So much ground to cover. Obviously the Lee/Ditko/Romita stuff that's been mentioned. Also, don't miss the disco-era Spider-Man which includes the Claremont-Byrne Marvel Team-Up, Spidey and JJJ handcuffed to a bomb, the third Green Goblin, the Black Cat, and the Kingpin's (brief) retirement before Miller re-purposes him for Daredevil. |
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Post by Hoosier X on May 7, 2014 21:36:09 GMT -5
Another really good single issue is Amazing Spider-Man #34 with the best appearance of Kraven the Hunter ever.
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Post by Jasoomian on May 7, 2014 21:37:19 GMT -5
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Post by impulse on May 7, 2014 21:55:39 GMT -5
Wow, message received loud and clear. I'll start at the beginning. I just need to find the best (read: affordable) way to go about that now.
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Post by DubipR on May 7, 2014 21:57:11 GMT -5
Wow, message received loud and clear. I'll start at the beginning. I just need to find the best (read: affordable) way to go about that now. If you can find them, the Marvel Essentials. But they're in Black and White if you want to read them like that.... |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2014 21:59:22 GMT -5
Wow, message received loud and clear. I'll start at the beginning. I just need to find the best (read: affordable) way to go about that now. If you can find them, the Marvel Essentials. But they're in Black and White if you want to read them like that.... as DubipR said, Essentials are the way to go if you don't mind b&W, if not I would look at the paperback editions of the Masterworks for affordable color versions. -M |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2014 22:00:15 GMT -5
Well, gang, I'd like to actually ask for some recommendations from you fine folks. While I've been reading comics for over 20 years, I leaned heavily toward the X-Men on my classic books, so I've missed out on a lot of great stories from other corners of the MU. On top of that, I made the mistake of seeing the new Spidey movie tonight, and I'd really like to wash the taste out of my mouth. I've read a couple Spidey arcs, none of the classic Spider-man stories, and I'd like to start remedying that right now. If you are willing to share, what are some of your favorite runs on the book? Classic stories, favorite writers or artists, or even a single issue? I'm open to any and all suggestions, and I appreciate anything you suggest. If you hate the movie death of Gwen, then read the actual classic storyline (I get to show off my copies wheee!)  |
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Post by Phil Maurice on May 7, 2014 22:18:38 GMT -5
If you hate the movie death of Gwen, then read the actual classic storyline (I get to show off my copies wheee!) I've stated to the point of boredom that my first comic was ASM #122. Never get tired of that incredible cover. Minus one for spoiling the movie, but plus one for not giving a flip since we're all classic comic fans and should have seen it coming. |
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Post by Crimebuster on May 7, 2014 22:45:57 GMT -5
As the others have said, start at the beginning. The Lee/Ditko issues are among the best superhero comics ever made, and are also (not coincidentally) the best Spider-Man stories I have ever read.
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Post by coke & comics on May 7, 2014 23:56:50 GMT -5
Start at the beginning, perhaps with the Marvel Masterworks or digital comics. Give it a chance if it starts off slow. The epic saga from the beginning to issue 33 is my favorite comic saga.
If that doesn't work for you, I would suggest perhaps trying Roger Stern's Hobgoblin saga, which must be available somewhere somehow. Or perhaps the beginning of Roger Stern's run.
If you just want something quick and simple, Kraven's Last Hunt is a fine standalone story. As is Dan Slott's Spider-Man/Human Torch. But Spider-Man mostly works best when read in larger chunks.
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Post by crazyoldhermit on May 8, 2014 1:05:34 GMT -5
Wow, message received loud and clear. I'll start at the beginning. I just need to find the best (read: affordable) way to go about that now. There are a few ways to do it. If you get a subscription to Marvel's digital comics unlimited service you can read the whole thing digitall. It's 10 bucks for a month and has a huge selection. Definitely the most economical. For print the Essentials are the cheapest, like others have said. The Marvel Masterworks TPBs are reasonably priced ($15) and contain ten issues each, with the first four volumes containing the entire Ditko run. In the Fall Marvel is releasing an Epic Collection trade collecting the first 17 issues (plus Annual 1 and Amazing Fantasy #15). It's part of a huge project Marvel is undertaking to reprint the biggest series in their entirety, in color. The downside is they aren't released in chronological order so you might have to wait a while to get subsequent volumes. The other option is the omnibus. It's a massive book and a big upfront cost but it contains the entire Lee/Ditko run in a full color oversized hardcover with the original letter pages. It costs pretty much the same as the four MMW TPBs. |
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