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Post by Rob Allen on Jan 15, 2017 1:34:24 GMT -5
Two came to mind immediately:
Fantaastic Four #51, "This Man, This Monster"
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Conan the Barbarian #24, "The Song of Red Sonja"
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Post by Paste Pot Paul on Jan 15, 2017 1:36:51 GMT -5
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Post by Icctrombone on Jan 15, 2017 7:54:50 GMT -5
I always considered this to be one of my prized books  |
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Post by Prince Hal on Jan 15, 2017 12:06:28 GMT -5
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Post by tingramretro on Jan 15, 2017 12:28:22 GMT -5
Another is Justice League of America #200. A-list characters (for the most part) with A-list art from some of the best artists at the time. Slightly let down by the fact that, while every other member past and present made an appearance, they forgot to include Hawkgirl. |
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Post by tingramretro on Jan 15, 2017 12:32:09 GMT -5
For me, it would be DC Comics Presents #38. Not the main story, but the eight page backup, "Whatever Happened to the Crimson Avenger?" I'd never even heard of the guy before, at the time, but that story really touched me. It's an example of near perfect storytelling.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 14:13:52 GMT -5
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Post by shaxper on Jan 15, 2017 14:33:34 GMT -5
Uncanny X-Men #297  I always prefer those moments in superhero comics after the fighting has subsided, the threat is ended, and characters are left with time just to absorb and reflect. This particular epilogue really doesn't require any knowledge of the cross-over that preceded it. It's just a very human story full of memories, fears, hopes, loss, and laughter. This was all encapsulated best in Jubilee taking the Professor rollerblading as a means of enjoying his ability to walk before it inevitably vanishes for good:  It's an era in comic storytelling (and particularly in the X-Men) that few respect and with good reason, but I adore this particular story and return to it regularly. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 17:28:42 GMT -5
I've only read about 3 of these so far....  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 17:44:29 GMT -5
@mrp  That Doctor Fate Story was a classic of classics ... Great Storytelling, Art, and the whole nine yards! |
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Post by urrutiap on Jan 15, 2017 18:19:51 GMT -5
Uncanny X-Men #297 I always prefer those moments in superhero comics after the fighting has subsided, the threat is ended, and characters are left with time just to absorb and reflect. This particular epilogue really doesn't require any knowledge of the cross-over that preceded it. It's just a very human story full of memories, fears, hopes, loss, and laughter. This was all encapsulated best in Jubilee taking the Professor rollerblading as a means of enjoying his ability to walk before it inevitably vanishes for good: It's an era in comic storytelling (and particularly in the X-Men) that few respect and with good reason, but I adore this particular story and return to it regularly. |
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Post by urrutiap on Jan 15, 2017 18:22:08 GMT -5
Issue 297 is a cute moment with xavier and jubilee. Even though issues 244 and 245 are different they too have a single story in each issue. 244 is of the X gals shopping while 245 has the men off in outer space fighting weird goofy aliens
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 19:06:52 GMT -5
my go-to that I've read over and over and over: Steve Gerber writing, Walt Simonson on art, and a Dick Giordano cover!  |
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Post by The Captain on Jan 15, 2017 19:44:59 GMT -5
X-Factor #87
This is the issue where the team visits Doc Samson for psychological evaluations. It is a quiet, character-driven piece, with no villain or fighting. It's most notable for the pages involving Quicksilver, as it explains why he's such a jerk.
This is one all of my all-time favorite stories, comic or otherwise.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 20:40:50 GMT -5
Many of the DC Special Series comics would qualify, especially the 80pg $1.00 books. Jonah gets a special mention, plus mine came with a bonus, a double-cover.  |
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