As many of you know I have been doing this for several years. My time as General Manager of the Lair and then my years here were educational. Mainly they showed me how regional comic sales are. Many times over the years it is reported that Nationally comic books sales are down. Though last year with the new 52 sales were up on issues but down on Graphic Novels. Yet that has never been the case were I have worked. Sales year after year were up anywhere from 3 to 10 percent growth each year. I have often wondered where these downward trends manifest. I have been to several retailer gatherings over the years and they, for the most part, are almost always up. So then where are the shops that are suffering these down turns. The greater Austin Area has always been weird in general. So maybe that is what is going on. Perhaps the other retailers I talk to are also in strange bubbles like Austin. I just do not know.
On another note:
DC's survey they did with Neilson after the New 52 launched was released. It showed the age of comic book readers being mostly 20 to 40. Which is what I have been saying for years. These are the new readers people need to reach, not 10 year olds. I know that we all got into comics at that age. I know our parents did and perhaps their parents. But I think for years new readers have been coming from a much older age than "conventional wisdom" would tell us. Turns out the publishers knew who was buying there comics and retailers, fans, and others yelling for more kids comics did not. I am not saying the industry would not grow if more kids read. It would. However the target demographic that we should be going for is 16 plus. How about woman. That is a largely ignored demographic in our industry. Because "conventional wisdom" says woman don't like superhero books. Bull! I have a good number of female customers. They range in tastes just like my male customers. And just like my male customers mostly they buy stuff from DC or Marvel. Again maybe we are just in a weird bubble.
While I am shooting sacred cows of our industry let me take sight at another. You DO NOT have to keep adult material shrink wrapped or out of arms reach of little ones. Most of them are not going to want to look at something that does not have big bright colors. Why do you think Bone went color. And even if they do I have two things to say to that. First it is not going to hurt the child. It will not rot their brains or kill their senses of propriety. Second, and I can not stress this one enough, it is not my job to police what your children see. That is your job.
Hmm I think I have offended enough of my colleagues in the industry along with parents I am sure. Good thing not many people read this.
Eric
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Best of the Year of the Rabbit.
So it is that time of year again for us to tell you what the best of the preceding year was in our opinion. As you may know we do it a little differently here at Tribe. We honor my wife Chinese heritage and do our list by the Chinese New Year rather than the western new year. So here goes my Top Elven list. (Another strange thing we do and if you want to know why top 11 instead of 10, all I can tell you is that it has to do with how many time zones there were in the Soviet Union. Want to know more bug Roy.)
Eric's TOP 11
While these are in no particular order my number one choice is just that my #1
1. Titans Games GN
An original story from Wolfman and Perez with their Titans lineup from 20 plus years ago. I must admit I was worried when I read the preview but then I read the full book. They manage to capture the magic I loved so much from those stories. I really loved this book. If you are a fan at all of that era, this is one book you need to get. (The New Teen Titans Omnibus is the other, man the recolored pages are AMAZING.)
All the rest are in no particular order
2. Daredevil
Mark Waid's Daredevil run is so damn good. It is my favorite marvel book. It is nice to see Matt Murdock not having his life be total shit all the time. Plus Paulo Rivera draws Daredevil's rader and hypersenses in a way I have never seen done before and I think it is great when an artist can do this.
3. Batman (New 52)
While I am not a fan of the art the story by Scott Snyder is so damn good. I love this book for that reason. Also if you have not checked out his pre new 52 Detective run with Dick Grayson as Batman it is worth reading. It is called Black Mirror.
4. Nightwing (New 52)
How could I not be a fan of this book it is my favorite character. Alright I have hated a lot of what has been done by writers to this character in the last 10 years (Tomasi's run is the exception to that). This book, however, managed to capture everything I love about Dick Grayson.
5. Amazing Spider-Man
Dan Slott's run has been really really good. It has been fun without being overly tragic. It had a huge event (Spider Island) that not only did not feel the need to kill any major characters but had great character moments. If only other writers at marvel could use this templete for crossovers maybe the others would not suck.
6. Aquaman (New 52)
Damn this book is great. This book maybe John's best work ever. The art is beyond beautiful. And it is much a book about Mera as Aquaman. I can not recommend this book more. It is really really good. If you have not checked it out come by and read the first issue at the table. If it does not hook you nothing will.
7. GI JOE/ Cobra
Alright first one of three repeats from last year on this list. We keep telling people about these books and few believe us. I understand. As I have said I never thought I would recommend a GI Joe comic. These both are very good. GI Joe is the perfect popcorn action flick and Cobra the really captures crime books with a spy vs spy feel. Trust me try these out you will be glad you did.
8. Morning Glories
Still on the list. Still love this book. Still have no idea what is going on. Still think you should read!
9. Fables
This book is just great! that is why it is the third one from last years list on this years.
10. Star Wars Legacy War
The end to the best Star Wars comic. Takes place 125 years after return of the Jedi and it was magnificent start to finish. The end was a little rushed because they were only given 5 issue to do it in but still with that this is by far the one of the best comics out. The same creative team will be doing a book (starting in march) showing the origins of the Jedi order.
11. Huntress
I know that Roy does not really like this book. I will also admit that there maybe better books out there, but month after month I find myself looking forward to this all action book. It is just a fun afternoon read. Though I am positive that in issue six we will find out the whole issue takes place on earth 2 and it will be a lead in to the JSA.
Then my one cheat. DC Presents Life Story of the Flash. Another reprint of a GN that will not see light of day again. Which is too bad. This is not only a great Flash Story, it is in my all time favorite list for single stories. You will love it!
So that is my list. and Now Roy's
Roy's List:
1. Fantastic Four/FF - I have always liked Hickman's stuff, and his work on Marvel's first family is no exception. It is a very slow build, but the pay0ff is worth it.
2. Demon Knights- This is one of my favorite books from the new 52. It is a great combination of humor and fantasy.
3. Batwoman- The story is great and the art is fantastic.
4. Swamp Thing- I am so glad the poetry-readin'-french-cigarrete-smokin' wall that Vertigo put up around it's horror characters is gone! The Good Gumbo is back! A great horror book.
5. Animal Man- Another great horror title from DC. The art is especially creepy and fits the story perfectly.
6. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents- I love this book. I was only able to read a few of the old ones as a kid, the new series captures the feel of those old issues perfectly. Would you still try to save the world if everytime you used your powers it was killing you? There is also a lot of espionage and hidden agendas.
7.Journey into Mystery- It is the best thing Marvel is putting out right now. It reminds me of the mythic issues of Sandman. Kid Loki rocks and Mephisto is charmingly devious.
8. Uncanny X-Force- The second best thing Marvel is putting out. Lots of black humor and over the top action!
9. Wonder Woman- When we heard that Azzarello was writing Wonder Woman we were afraid. This is the man whose Superman was colder than a Vulcan from Star Trek. His Batman joked around with hookers. Surprisingly his Wonder Woman is not a piece of shit like most of his other DCU works. In fact it is quite good. His take on the Greek Gods is both classic and fresh at the same time. Best Wonder Woman I have read since Rucka.
10. Aquaman- Great art and great story.
11. Neonomicon- This comic is not for the faint of heart. There is rape and violence in this Lovecraft inspired tale. What sets this apart from Avatar's usual line of juvenile gore-filled smut, is that this is really good story. The violence is not done to tittilate, but to disturb..which it does.
That is it. Happy New Year!
Eric's TOP 11
While these are in no particular order my number one choice is just that my #1
1. Titans Games GN
An original story from Wolfman and Perez with their Titans lineup from 20 plus years ago. I must admit I was worried when I read the preview but then I read the full book. They manage to capture the magic I loved so much from those stories. I really loved this book. If you are a fan at all of that era, this is one book you need to get. (The New Teen Titans Omnibus is the other, man the recolored pages are AMAZING.)
All the rest are in no particular order
2. Daredevil
Mark Waid's Daredevil run is so damn good. It is my favorite marvel book. It is nice to see Matt Murdock not having his life be total shit all the time. Plus Paulo Rivera draws Daredevil's rader and hypersenses in a way I have never seen done before and I think it is great when an artist can do this.
3. Batman (New 52)
While I am not a fan of the art the story by Scott Snyder is so damn good. I love this book for that reason. Also if you have not checked out his pre new 52 Detective run with Dick Grayson as Batman it is worth reading. It is called Black Mirror.
4. Nightwing (New 52)
How could I not be a fan of this book it is my favorite character. Alright I have hated a lot of what has been done by writers to this character in the last 10 years (Tomasi's run is the exception to that). This book, however, managed to capture everything I love about Dick Grayson.
5. Amazing Spider-Man
Dan Slott's run has been really really good. It has been fun without being overly tragic. It had a huge event (Spider Island) that not only did not feel the need to kill any major characters but had great character moments. If only other writers at marvel could use this templete for crossovers maybe the others would not suck.
6. Aquaman (New 52)
Damn this book is great. This book maybe John's best work ever. The art is beyond beautiful. And it is much a book about Mera as Aquaman. I can not recommend this book more. It is really really good. If you have not checked it out come by and read the first issue at the table. If it does not hook you nothing will.
7. GI JOE/ Cobra
Alright first one of three repeats from last year on this list. We keep telling people about these books and few believe us. I understand. As I have said I never thought I would recommend a GI Joe comic. These both are very good. GI Joe is the perfect popcorn action flick and Cobra the really captures crime books with a spy vs spy feel. Trust me try these out you will be glad you did.
8. Morning Glories
Still on the list. Still love this book. Still have no idea what is going on. Still think you should read!
9. Fables
This book is just great! that is why it is the third one from last years list on this years.
10. Star Wars Legacy War
The end to the best Star Wars comic. Takes place 125 years after return of the Jedi and it was magnificent start to finish. The end was a little rushed because they were only given 5 issue to do it in but still with that this is by far the one of the best comics out. The same creative team will be doing a book (starting in march) showing the origins of the Jedi order.
11. Huntress
I know that Roy does not really like this book. I will also admit that there maybe better books out there, but month after month I find myself looking forward to this all action book. It is just a fun afternoon read. Though I am positive that in issue six we will find out the whole issue takes place on earth 2 and it will be a lead in to the JSA.
Then my one cheat. DC Presents Life Story of the Flash. Another reprint of a GN that will not see light of day again. Which is too bad. This is not only a great Flash Story, it is in my all time favorite list for single stories. You will love it!
So that is my list. and Now Roy's
Roy's List:
1. Fantastic Four/FF - I have always liked Hickman's stuff, and his work on Marvel's first family is no exception. It is a very slow build, but the pay0ff is worth it.
2. Demon Knights- This is one of my favorite books from the new 52. It is a great combination of humor and fantasy.
3. Batwoman- The story is great and the art is fantastic.
4. Swamp Thing- I am so glad the poetry-readin'-french-cigarrete-smokin' wall that Vertigo put up around it's horror characters is gone! The Good Gumbo is back! A great horror book.
5. Animal Man- Another great horror title from DC. The art is especially creepy and fits the story perfectly.
6. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents- I love this book. I was only able to read a few of the old ones as a kid, the new series captures the feel of those old issues perfectly. Would you still try to save the world if everytime you used your powers it was killing you? There is also a lot of espionage and hidden agendas.
7.Journey into Mystery- It is the best thing Marvel is putting out right now. It reminds me of the mythic issues of Sandman. Kid Loki rocks and Mephisto is charmingly devious.
8. Uncanny X-Force- The second best thing Marvel is putting out. Lots of black humor and over the top action!
9. Wonder Woman- When we heard that Azzarello was writing Wonder Woman we were afraid. This is the man whose Superman was colder than a Vulcan from Star Trek. His Batman joked around with hookers. Surprisingly his Wonder Woman is not a piece of shit like most of his other DCU works. In fact it is quite good. His take on the Greek Gods is both classic and fresh at the same time. Best Wonder Woman I have read since Rucka.
10. Aquaman- Great art and great story.
11. Neonomicon- This comic is not for the faint of heart. There is rape and violence in this Lovecraft inspired tale. What sets this apart from Avatar's usual line of juvenile gore-filled smut, is that this is really good story. The violence is not done to tittilate, but to disturb..which it does.
That is it. Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Giving Report 2011
It's that time of year again where we give you guys a report on how much Tribe CAG and Tribe Customers were able to raise for Charity this year. Things seemed a lot tighter all the way around. There was a lot less to give and a lot less people asking. Despite that we were able to support CASA with several fundraisers. The good folks at Hero's Alliance took many donated comics and were able to use them through out the year at several fundraisers. We helped out Team in Training with their Star Wars Themed fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Barton Hills Elementary had an auction for saving the school that we were able to give product to. Two more area schools had silent auctions that we were able to help out. Give to Game got several games from us plus I know a lot of you attended to help raise food for the food bank. CBLDF again benefited from the can by the register. All in all between product and funds TRIBE CAG and Customers were able to raise a little more than $12000 this year.
As some of you know we just started our keep the change program. And though it is starting small I think it will have a big impact on next years report.
These reports may sound a little like us tooting our own horn. I assure it is not. We do this every year so that you can see we are still committed to giving back as much as we can, as often as we can. Well us and a little help from all our friends.
Tribe
As some of you know we just started our keep the change program. And though it is starting small I think it will have a big impact on next years report.
These reports may sound a little like us tooting our own horn. I assure it is not. We do this every year so that you can see we are still committed to giving back as much as we can, as often as we can. Well us and a little help from all our friends.
Tribe
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
For as little as $.50 a visit
So as many of you know we try to donate as much as we can. Our yearly report will be out in a few weeks when a catch up the books. For now let me explain a new idea that I had, and that we will be starting in a week or so.
This was inspired, in part, by our banks keep the change program. In case your bank does not have it the program is they round up all your charges and put the change into your savings account. Roy and like this idea but instead of keep the money for the store we thought why not save it up over a month and donate it.
As a result we are now offering customers the option of telling us "keep the change." We will then put that into a pool and at the end of the month donate to a worth wild charity. Mostly small local ones where a small amount of money can do the most good.
"Well," you ask, "who gets to choose what charity is worth wild?" Why we do of course. I will try to have a sign or poster up at the register so that every month you can see what your change is going to. While you might not think .27 cents is a lot at 200+ customers a week that is around $200 a month that will get donated to charity. This is in addition to everything else we do.
So please here in the new year, make it a habit of everytime you check out tell us to keep the change. We will do the rest. Plus we will be periodically matching the amout of change gathered for donation.
Just another way we try to walk to the walk.
Eric
This was inspired, in part, by our banks keep the change program. In case your bank does not have it the program is they round up all your charges and put the change into your savings account. Roy and like this idea but instead of keep the money for the store we thought why not save it up over a month and donate it.
As a result we are now offering customers the option of telling us "keep the change." We will then put that into a pool and at the end of the month donate to a worth wild charity. Mostly small local ones where a small amount of money can do the most good.
"Well," you ask, "who gets to choose what charity is worth wild?" Why we do of course. I will try to have a sign or poster up at the register so that every month you can see what your change is going to. While you might not think .27 cents is a lot at 200+ customers a week that is around $200 a month that will get donated to charity. This is in addition to everything else we do.
So please here in the new year, make it a habit of everytime you check out tell us to keep the change. We will do the rest. Plus we will be periodically matching the amout of change gathered for donation.
Just another way we try to walk to the walk.
Eric
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
52 Recommendations: Part 2
As DC's New 52 is approaching, the Tribe is going to post what they're looking forward to the most in September and beyond.
As a retailer I am very much looking forward to all of the 52. Interest and excitement of new fans is hitting a all time high. That means a lot of new customers trying out DC Comics. That makes me happy.
As a fan I am a little more scared about this relaunch. There are a few titles however that I am happy to see.
Batgirl (Gail Simone/Adrian Syaf and Vincente Cifuentes, cover by Adam Hughes)
I know a lot of people are annoyed she is no longer Oracle. That it losses something from the integrity of the character. I think it is wonderful. I love Babs and I am very happy to see her back as Batgirl. Plus Simone has waited all her life to write Babs as Batgirl and she will make sure the character does not lose anything that made her unique. Of all the writers in the world for Batgirl there could not be a better choice. I have total faith that she will make this the best book of the new 52.
Aquaman (Geoff Johns/Ivan Reis and Joe Prado)
While I have no been happy with the current story arc of GL, I loved Brightest Day. Johns has wanted to do an Aquaman comic for a while and this will give some need exposure to a under used JLA member. With the exception of Morrison's 90's JLA run no one has really been able to write this Character as cool as he should be. Johns will do that is nothing else.
Nightwing (Kyle Higgins/Eddy Barrows and JP Mayer)
I know that a lot of people were happy with Dick as Batman. Certainly he did a better job than Bruce but the role did not work for me. Dick never wanted to be the Bat he always wanted to be his own man. I am so glad that he is getting his own book again. How much of the character will change with the DCU being so altered I do not know, but I have to root for this book. He has been my favorite character in comics since I was a kid,and he was Robin.
All Star Western (Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti/Moritat)
If you have not been reading the Jonah Hex book now is the time to try. It has been the perfect spaghetti western. The only bad part about the book was the rotating artists. Now with All Star Western they will have a good regular artist, and the same great writers. I have no doubt that this book will be great. If you like the Clint Eastwood early western movies you need to try this number #1!
Next up we have Eric, co-owner of Tribe!
As a retailer I am very much looking forward to all of the 52. Interest and excitement of new fans is hitting a all time high. That means a lot of new customers trying out DC Comics. That makes me happy.
As a fan I am a little more scared about this relaunch. There are a few titles however that I am happy to see.
Batgirl (Gail Simone/Adrian Syaf and Vincente Cifuentes, cover by Adam Hughes)
I know a lot of people are annoyed she is no longer Oracle. That it losses something from the integrity of the character. I think it is wonderful. I love Babs and I am very happy to see her back as Batgirl. Plus Simone has waited all her life to write Babs as Batgirl and she will make sure the character does not lose anything that made her unique. Of all the writers in the world for Batgirl there could not be a better choice. I have total faith that she will make this the best book of the new 52.
Aquaman (Geoff Johns/Ivan Reis and Joe Prado)
While I have no been happy with the current story arc of GL, I loved Brightest Day. Johns has wanted to do an Aquaman comic for a while and this will give some need exposure to a under used JLA member. With the exception of Morrison's 90's JLA run no one has really been able to write this Character as cool as he should be. Johns will do that is nothing else.
Nightwing (Kyle Higgins/Eddy Barrows and JP Mayer)
I know that a lot of people were happy with Dick as Batman. Certainly he did a better job than Bruce but the role did not work for me. Dick never wanted to be the Bat he always wanted to be his own man. I am so glad that he is getting his own book again. How much of the character will change with the DCU being so altered I do not know, but I have to root for this book. He has been my favorite character in comics since I was a kid,and he was Robin.
All Star Western (Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti/Moritat)
If you have not been reading the Jonah Hex book now is the time to try. It has been the perfect spaghetti western. The only bad part about the book was the rotating artists. Now with All Star Western they will have a good regular artist, and the same great writers. I have no doubt that this book will be great. If you like the Clint Eastwood early western movies you need to try this number #1!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
52 Recommendations Part 1
As DC's New 52 is approaching, the Tribe is going to post what they're looking forward to the most in September and beyond. If you don't want to miss anything, you can get all 52 titles for 25% off, or all a certain week's titles in the 52 for 15% off.
Birds of Prey (Duane Swierczynski/Jesus Saiz)
A noir novelist, and awesome (former) Marvel writer, Swierczynski's work is universally tense and action-oriented. Birds of Prey seems like a good fit - the team made up of normal, trained people, fighting real crime. Without Oracle in the new DC Universe, who knows what their backstory is, but it's sure to be a fun ride.
First up is me, Paul Harrison, the guy who currently maintains this website.
Birds of Prey (Duane Swierczynski/Jesus Saiz)
A noir novelist, and awesome (former) Marvel writer, Swierczynski's work is universally tense and action-oriented. Birds of Prey seems like a good fit - the team made up of normal, trained people, fighting real crime. Without Oracle in the new DC Universe, who knows what their backstory is, but it's sure to be a fun ride.
Legion Lost (Fabien Nicieza/Pete Woods)
I haven't read a Legion book in over a decade, but Nicieza's runs on Marvel's Thunderbolts, and DC's Red Robin has convinced me that I should buy everything he writes. It certainly doesn't hurt that it definitely looks like it's going to be a smart sci-fi superhero story, and takes its name from a Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (The Kings of Cosmic!) storyline that is now available in a trade paperback.
Mr. Terrific (Eric Wallace/Gianluca Gugliotta, cover by J.G. Jones)
Mr. Terrific is one of my favorite characters in the DCU, and this is his first solo series ever. Introduced in John Ostrander's old Spectre series, Mr. Terrific went on to be a member of the JSA, and later was the White King of DC's spy organization Checkmate. This new chapter in his life has him running his own corporation and think-tank, so I expect some pretty awesome super-science.
Justice League International (Dan Jurgens/Aaron Lopresti)
Partially spinning out of the amazing Justice League: Generation Lost, JLI represents a new take on one of the best Justice League comics of all time. JLI was razor-sharp wit, relevant stories, and just awesome stories. Dan Jurgens, creator and writer of Booster Gold, is someone that I definitely trust to continue these fine traditions. I know they're continuing the tradition of mysteries at least, since there used to be someone in the lower left in that cover. Hmmm?
Suicide Squad (Adam Glass/Marco Rudy, cover by Ryan Benjamin)
Despite these costumes (Which I hope don't make it past the cover), and despite Gail Simone's wonderful Secret Six ending, a new Squad title has been a long time coming. Politically relevant, hilarious, and incredibly brutal, the 80s Suicide Squad (First volume available now!) was one of the greatest comics ever made. Adam Glass's previous experience seems to mostly be with Deadpool titles, which I hope is a good fit.
Blue Beetle (Tony Bedard/Ig Guara/Ruy Jose, Cover by Taylor Kirkham/Sal Regla)
Jaime Reyes from El Paso, TX is one of the few superheroes Texans can call their own, and his previous adventures under Kieth Giffen and John Rogers (Collected starting in Blue Beetle: Shellshocked) were some of the best teenage superhero books you could ever want. Tony Bedard can be an inconsistent writer, but when he likes and knows characters, he's one of the best. I hope this is a breakout title for Blue Beetle, and Bedard since they really deserve one.
Animal Man (Jeff Lemire/Tarvel Foreman and Dan Green)
Animal Man is one of those characters that only a certain amount of people know is awesome, and that can be said for Jeff Lemire as well, who is a writing superhero. Jeff Lemire's creator-owned Sweet Tooth is one of the best things going, and if he bring half the drama and weirdness to Animal Man that Grant Morrison's definitional run did, without treading old ground, this could be the best title on my list here.
Blue Beetle (Tony Bedard/Ig Guara/Ruy Jose, Cover by Taylor Kirkham/Sal Regla)
Jaime Reyes from El Paso, TX is one of the few superheroes Texans can call their own, and his previous adventures under Kieth Giffen and John Rogers (Collected starting in Blue Beetle: Shellshocked) were some of the best teenage superhero books you could ever want. Tony Bedard can be an inconsistent writer, but when he likes and knows characters, he's one of the best. I hope this is a breakout title for Blue Beetle, and Bedard since they really deserve one.
Animal Man (Jeff Lemire/Tarvel Foreman and Dan Green)
Animal Man is one of those characters that only a certain amount of people know is awesome, and that can be said for Jeff Lemire as well, who is a writing superhero. Jeff Lemire's creator-owned Sweet Tooth is one of the best things going, and if he bring half the drama and weirdness to Animal Man that Grant Morrison's definitional run did, without treading old ground, this could be the best title on my list here.
Monday, June 6, 2011
My disconnect with many comic readers
Looking at a lot of different geek forums, I have been surprised that this seems to be one of the most popular sentiments about the DC relaunches: "I am so excited about this. I am reading marvel, but now I can read some DC without worrying about lots of old continuity."
This reaction makes me wonder if these people made sure to read all the Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Avengers from the 60's to the present before reading any new marvel.
Of course there are titles like Sandman or Y the Last Man. Stuff with a beginning, middle and end. But in superhero comics there is no end, and "beginnings" seem to happen every 10-15 years. Even as a kid I knew this. I never went up to the cashier and asked how could I read detective comics #487 without reading the four hundred and eighty six before it.
A lot of these characters have existed over 75 years. Sure, you can get the archives and check out the art form in it's infancy. But you need know nothing to dive into a mainstream supers tale!
Don't Be That Guy.
This reaction makes me wonder if these people made sure to read all the Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Avengers from the 60's to the present before reading any new marvel.
Of course there are titles like Sandman or Y the Last Man. Stuff with a beginning, middle and end. But in superhero comics there is no end, and "beginnings" seem to happen every 10-15 years. Even as a kid I knew this. I never went up to the cashier and asked how could I read detective comics #487 without reading the four hundred and eighty six before it.
A lot of these characters have existed over 75 years. Sure, you can get the archives and check out the art form in it's infancy. But you need know nothing to dive into a mainstream supers tale!
Don't Be That Guy.
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