Do you love Marvel movies but don’t know where to start with the comics?
We’ve got you covered…
Since the firstIron Manmovie opened, something unexpected has happened.
These comics arent in strict continuity with the films, but youll get the idea easily enough!
ButExtremisis pretty signficant, and a definite ground floor access point for the characters sometimes complicated history.
For starters, Adi Granovs distinctive art was a clear inspiration for the cinematic look of Iron Man.
Previously, Iron Mans origin was tied to Cold War-era conflicts in southeast Asia.Extremisbrought things forward a little bit.
You get the picture.
Nobody really needs another Hulk movie playing around with these themes.
Planet Hulkkicks off almost as a meta-commentary on Hulk stories.
Its like a really awesomeJohn Carterbut with gamma-enhanced strength and green skin.
Remember the rock monster Thor takes out in the opening ofThor: The Dark World?
A member of that species is one of Hulks buddies inPlanet Hulk.
This one spans centuries and leaves the Avengers and the vast majority of earthly concerns out of it.
The God-Butcher story spans two volumes, and its well worth both of them.
He gets much more to do on the comics page than he did on the screen.
In fact, no…lets not.
If you like the Avengers movies…
Avengers Assemble Vol.
1
Here are a few indications of just how new-reader friendlyAvengers Assemblewas intended to be.
It launched just as the firstAvengersmovie hit theaters.
Its the only Avengers book to ever feature the exact same lineup as its movie counterpart.
Perhaps you were expecting Mark Millar and Bryan HitchsThe Ultimatesto occupy this slot.
Also worth noting: avoid the comic book version ofAvengers: Age of Ultronat all costs.
Even then, ummmm…it probably wont have much impact.
If you like Agents of SHIELD…
SHIELD Vol.
1 Perfect Bullets
Theres lots to like about Marvels newSHIELDcomic.
If you like Guardians of the Galaxy…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
1 Cosmic Avengers
Brian Michael Bendis strikes again.
it’s possible for you to figure it out.
But with good reason.
Maybe you just like good superhero comics, and arent particularly partisan about it.
All you oughta know here is that the Kingpin is sick and tired of Daredevil meddling in his affairs.
Its even crazier than it sounds.
But really…youre much better off withBorn Again.
Ant-Man Vol.
Also, there arent that many memorable Ant-Man comics out there.
But this one sure as hell is.
He also has to make a living, something his criminal past occasionally makes difficult.
Jessica Jones drinks, smokes, swears, and screws at a rate that would make Wolverine nervous.
If the Netflix series is half as good as this, were in for a hell of a ride.
And I assure you, this is the only one that also features recent TV star, Night Nurse.
You wantDoctor Strange 101while you wait for Benedict Cumberbatchs handlebar mustache to grow in?
This is your book.
