I know there's another comic thread somewhere, but I thought this might deserve one on its own...

What are your favorite comics?

I searched a little and as far as I can see "The Dark Knight Returns" and "The Watchmen" seem to be the main contender for best comic, so I might try to get those.
Anything else?

TRANSMETROMUTHAFUKKINPOLITAN

That's the title? Who did that?

calldapplwondery83 said:

"Transmetropolitan" by Warren Ellis and Darrick Robertson.

It was a 60-issue series about a dystopian future and an insane journalist hero who's a cross between Hunter S. Thompson and William Burroughs. AMAZING writing, very funny stuff.

If your willing to spend a little money get this one:



It's the entire Palomar storyline from the 'Love And Rockets' series by Gilbert Hernandez. It's also available in seperate softcover editions at a cheaper price. It's the story of a Mexican family (Luba, her siblings and multiple children) that spans probably 50 years. A very, very good read.

sextonseven said:

i remember reading those when i was in high school - i was pretty obsessed with 'love and rockets' - the comic AND the band!

Anxiety said:

The Hernandez Bros never really liked Love And Rockets, the band. They said it would be great if a band named after their book was either really good or really bad, but the band was neither. Very boring according to them.

sextonseven said:

yeah, i don't think there was much love either way, though i think the band named itself after the comic and then cooled on the hernandez bros. when it was discovered they weren't exactly flattered. ah well, screw 'em. i liked 'em both.

Then there is the 'Strangers In Paradise' series which have been recently collected in affordable pocket-size editions:




It's the story of three best friends and their love triangle. I always meant to send the creator, Terry Moore a Wendy And Lisa tape, because to me they would be the perfect soundtrack.

Does the red x on the cover have any deeper meaning?

I love 100 Bullets.

calldapplwondery83 said:

Solo para tí:

http://www.fantagraphics....sbros.html

http://www.strangersinparadise.com/