If you’re new to the world of comics, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. There are so many different series, publishers, and formats to choose from, not to mention the vast histories and complex storylines of many long-running comic book series.
The Reading Guides will help you get started on your comic book journey. These articles cover a wide range of topics, from finding the right comic book for you through to recommendations for popular characters and tips for starting your collection.
From superhero books to newspaper strips to manga, reading comics is a fun and rewarding hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. Yet given how long comic book icons such as Spider-Man and Batman have been around, it can be intimidating to try and dive into a series if you don’t know where to … Read more
With The Batman bringing the Dark Knight back to the big screen, now is a great time to discover the comic book stories behind the legendary caped crusader. But given that the character has been around for nearly 85 years, has been worked on by numerous creative teams, and has gone through a number of … Read more
First introduced by Stan Lee and Bill Everett in 1964, Matt Murdock – AKA Daredevil, “the man without fear” – started out as your run-of-the-mill 1960s smart alec hero. Despite being a blind lawyer (a typically simple yet brilliant Stan Lee concept – justice is blind, y’see?), Daredevil lacked a reason for being. As the … Read more
By late 1997, Marvel Comics needed some new superheroes. The Avengers and Fantastic Four had all seemingly died in battle during the Onslaught event, a company-wide crossover that had spiralled out of the X-Men comics. Of course, this being comics, no-one ever really dies – but Heroes Reborn is definitely an article for another day. … Read more
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become a juggernaut of pop culture since blasting off with Iron Man back in 2008. For comic book fans, this has been pure cinematic nirvana. Under the guidance of studio head Kevin Fiege, the gigantic film-and-TV-series has made global stars out of characters such as the Avengers, the Guardians … Read more