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* ComicBook/{{Superman}} is one of the greatest characters of all time. Okay, he may look really quaint and twee, considering all the DarkerAndEdgier that comic books have gone through, but there's a reason why we're still reading and watching Superman stories seventy-odd years after he first appeared whilst most of the original characters created during UsefulNotes/{{the Dark Age|of Comic Books}} are forgotten and obscure. It's because, for all the godlike powers and invulnerability, he might just be the most human superhero of them all.
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* ComicBook/{{Superman}} is one of the greatest characters of all time. Okay, he may look really quaint and twee, considering all the DarkerAndEdgier that comic books have gone through, but there's a reason why we're still reading and watching Superman stories seventy-odd years after he first appeared whilst most of the original characters created during UsefulNotes/{{the MediaNotes/{{the Dark Age|of Comic Books}} are forgotten and obscure. It's because, for all the godlike powers and invulnerability, he might just be the most human superhero of them all.
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* ''ComicBook/SWORD2020'', by the above-mentioned Creator/AlEwing, is just amazing beyond words. Writing that strikes a good balance between hilarious and suspenseful? Check. Making me care about characters I'd previously ignored (in this case the delightfully morally-grey Abigail Brand and the surprisingly complex Wiz-Kid)? Check. Capping off the last issue by [[spoiler:shunting Marvel's human personification of evil government workers out an airlock]]? Check!
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** Exactly. First of all, he's not a DeusExMachina. There are plenty of villains in the DCU that can go toe-to-toe with Clark and give him trouble. Second, the only reason his powers may seem "generic" and basic to some is because [[SeinfeldIsUnfunny this was the character that originated the modern idea of a hero having a set of superpowers.]]
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** Exactly. First of all, he's not a DeusExMachina. There are plenty of villains in the DCU that can go toe-to-toe with Clark and give him trouble. Second, the only reason his powers may seem "generic" and basic to some is because [[SeinfeldIsUnfunny this was the character that originated the modern idea of a hero having a set of superpowers.]]
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** ''ComicBook/We3'' is an adorable yet tragic tale of friendship and animal rights. [[ShownTheirWork The research into animal psychology]] for this one really pays off, as well as offering a unique approach to the "TalkingAnimal" trope.
** ''ComicBook/MarvelBoy'' is an underrated gem of them, featuring a protagonist ''brimming'' with energy with a unique and surreal set of powers and who fights very inventive enemies. I'm glad he reappeared in ''ComicBook/DarkAvengers'' or ''ComicBook/YoungAvengers''!
** ''[[ComicBook/FantasticFour Fantastic Four: 1 2 3 4]]'' is a cute {{Reconstruction}} of Marvel's premiere superhero team that shows just how unbreakable and adorable this family is, and pits them against three of my favourite Marvel villains (Dr. Doom, the Sub-Mariner and Mole Man).
** ''[[ComicBook/{{Aztek}} Aztek, the Ultimate Man]]'' is another overlooked work of them, who unfortunately was prematurely cancelled. An inventive and snappy plot with a very likeable protagonist (I'll admit villain's are a bit lackluster though) and an amazing conclusion in the pages of ''ComicBook/JLA1997''.
** ''ComicBook/KidEternity'' is a surreal hellish trip that, while difficult to piece at first, manages to reinvent a goofy Golden Age character in an uncharacteristic DarkerAndEdgier move by the part of Morrison.
** ''ComicBook/SupermanAndTheAuthority'' manages to redeem some {{Nineties Anti Hero}}es like Midnighter or Manchester Black, shows once again that Superman is unendingly kind and optimistic and, while I'm glad 5G never happened, would have been interesting to see more about.
** ''ComicBook/{{Klaus}}'' is just a fun and whimsical Christmas tale that also rocks, featuring a very interesting reinvention of Santa Claus' Scandinavian roots, cool characters and cute [[AnAesop Aesops]] for the Holliday's season.
** ''ComicBook/MarvelBoy'' is an underrated gem of them, featuring a protagonist ''brimming'' with energy with a unique and surreal set of powers and who fights very inventive enemies. I'm glad he reappeared in ''ComicBook/DarkAvengers'' or ''ComicBook/YoungAvengers''!
** ''[[ComicBook/FantasticFour Fantastic Four: 1 2 3 4]]'' is a cute {{Reconstruction}} of Marvel's premiere superhero team that shows just how unbreakable and adorable this family is, and pits them against three of my favourite Marvel villains (Dr. Doom, the Sub-Mariner and Mole Man).
** ''[[ComicBook/{{Aztek}} Aztek, the Ultimate Man]]'' is another overlooked work of them, who unfortunately was prematurely cancelled. An inventive and snappy plot with a very likeable protagonist (I'll admit villain's are a bit lackluster though) and an amazing conclusion in the pages of ''ComicBook/JLA1997''.
** ''ComicBook/KidEternity'' is a surreal hellish trip that, while difficult to piece at first, manages to reinvent a goofy Golden Age character in an uncharacteristic DarkerAndEdgier move by the part of Morrison.
** ''ComicBook/SupermanAndTheAuthority'' manages to redeem some {{Nineties Anti Hero}}es like Midnighter or Manchester Black, shows once again that Superman is unendingly kind and optimistic and, while I'm glad 5G never happened, would have been interesting to see more about.
** ''ComicBook/{{Klaus}}'' is just a fun and whimsical Christmas tale that also rocks, featuring a very interesting reinvention of Santa Claus' Scandinavian roots, cool characters and cute [[AnAesop Aesops]] for the Holliday's season.
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* Franchise/{{Superman}} is one of the greatest characters of all time. Okay, he may look really quaint and twee, considering all the DarkerAndEdgier that comic books have gone through, but there's a reason why we're still reading and watching Superman stories seventy-odd years after he first appeared whilst most of the original characters created during UsefulNotes/{{the Dark Age|of Comic Books}} are forgotten and obscure. It's because, for all the godlike powers and invulnerability, he might just be the most human superhero of them all.
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* Franchise/{{Superman}} ComicBook/{{Superman}} is one of the greatest characters of all time. Okay, he may look really quaint and twee, considering all the DarkerAndEdgier that comic books have gone through, but there's a reason why we're still reading and watching Superman stories seventy-odd years after he first appeared whilst most of the original characters created during UsefulNotes/{{the Dark Age|of Comic Books}} are forgotten and obscure. It's because, for all the godlike powers and invulnerability, he might just be the most human superhero of them all.
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* ''Comicbook/{{Exiles}}'' - [[JustForFun/XMeetsY X-Men meets Sliders]] for all kinds of awesome. The fact that most of the action takes place in alternate universes without heavy continuity means that the writers could have some CrazyIsCool ideas for stories. Like what if [[ComicBook/IronMan Tony Stark]], [[ComicBook/XMen Bolivar Trask]], [[Comicbook/TheAvengers Hank Pym]] and [[Franchise/SpiderMan Curt Conners]] decided to fight {{Kaiju}} with TransformingMecha? Or if a bunch of C-list alternate universe heroes decided to fight an evil Superman expy for the fate of the universe? That and it didn't cheapen the deaths of well-developed characters by bringing them back. And Blink is just awesome.
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* ''Comicbook/{{Exiles}}'' - [[JustForFun/XMeetsY X-Men meets Sliders]] for all kinds of awesome. The fact that most of the action takes place in alternate universes without heavy continuity means that the writers could have some CrazyIsCool ideas for stories. Like what if [[ComicBook/IronMan Tony Stark]], [[ComicBook/XMen Bolivar Trask]], [[Comicbook/TheAvengers Hank Pym]] and [[Franchise/SpiderMan [[ComicBook/SpiderMan Curt Conners]] decided to fight {{Kaiju}} with TransformingMecha? Or if a bunch of C-list alternate universe heroes decided to fight an evil Superman expy for the fate of the universe? That and it didn't cheapen the deaths of well-developed characters by bringing them back. And Blink is just awesome.
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* Franchise/WonderWoman, Thank you for paving the way.
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** And on that note, I CANNOT believe that nobody has mentioned ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' himself yet. It was the first comic I ever read, and I haven't stopped. It was one of the first relatable comics, as the hero lives a normal life and has to deal with a lot of real world problems. The RoguesGallery is amazing (special mention must go to Venom and Green Goblin) it is hilarious, a very good supporting cast (Aunt May and Mary Jane are the core examples) has a truly unique protagonist, and, for the most part, was just plain ''fun''.
** Nick Spencer's run. The first issue did a lot to garner a lot of positive attention towards the title and Spencer's run. The reunion of Peter and MJ, a fan favorite pair that had been separated for the better part of a decade, set a lot of minds at ease regarding the run. Further developments, such as losing the controversial doctorate and the unpopular position of science editor at the Bugle, and sending Peter back to college where he could earn his degree honestly, feel more true and keeping in line with what Spider-Man is supposed to be. Further developments in the title have only pleased the fanbase even further.
** Nick Spencer's run. The first issue did a lot to garner a lot of positive attention towards the title and Spencer's run. The reunion of Peter and MJ, a fan favorite pair that had been separated for the better part of a decade, set a lot of minds at ease regarding the run. Further developments, such as losing the controversial doctorate and the unpopular position of science editor at the Bugle, and sending Peter back to college where he could earn his degree honestly, feel more true and keeping in line with what Spider-Man is supposed to be. Further developments in the title have only pleased the fanbase even further.
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** And on that note, I CANNOT believe that nobody has mentioned ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' ''ComicBook/TheAmazingSpiderMan1963'' himself yet. It was the first comic I ever read, and I haven't stopped. It was one of the first relatable comics, as the hero lives a normal life and has to deal with a lot of real world problems. The RoguesGallery is amazing (special mention must go to Venom and Green Goblin) it is hilarious, a very good supporting cast (Aunt May and Mary Jane are the core examples) has a truly unique protagonist, and, for the most part, was just plain ''fun''.
**Nick Spencer's run.''ComicBook/TheAmazingSpiderMan2018''. The first issue did a lot to garner a lot of positive attention towards the title and Spencer's run. The reunion of Peter and MJ, a fan favorite pair that had been separated for the better part of a decade, set a lot of minds at ease regarding the run. Further developments, such as losing the controversial doctorate and the unpopular position of science editor at the Bugle, and sending Peter back to college where he could earn his degree honestly, feel more true and keeping in line with what Spider-Man is supposed to be. Further developments in the title have only pleased the fanbase even further.
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** ''ComicBook/TheInvisibles'' is my favourite piece of media ever made and I'm amazed that not only did Grant manage to publish it in its entirety with minimal ExectutiveMeddling, but it's some of the most complex and captivating things ever put to paper. Its mixture of quantum mechanics, esoteric art, classic literature, modern pop culture, religion, history of humanity and conspiracy theories is one of the most riveting cocktails ever creatd and I'm lucky to have read it.
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** ''ComicBook/TheInvisibles'' is my favourite piece of media ever made and I'm amazed that not only did Grant manage to publish it in its entirety with minimal ExectutiveMeddling, ExecutiveMeddling, but it's some of the most complex and captivating things ever put to paper. Its mixture of quantum mechanics, esoteric art, classic literature, modern pop culture, religion, history of humanity and conspiracy theories is one of the most riveting cocktails ever creatd and I'm lucky to have read it.
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** ''ComicBook/DoomPatrol'' is what got me started on Vertigo comics and I wouldn't have it any other way. I think only ''ComicBook/Xombi'' (Another masterpiece you should check out) has the same feeling of pop weirdness and wonder that's full of GeniusBonus, FridgeBrilliance and ShoutOut.
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** ''ComicBook/DoomPatrol'' is what got me started on Vertigo comics and I wouldn't have it any other way. I think only ''ComicBook/Xombi'' ''ComicBook/{{Xombi}}'' (Another masterpiece you should check out) has the same feeling of pop weirdness and wonder that's full of GeniusBonus, FridgeBrilliance and ShoutOut.
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* Can we admire Creator/GrantMorrison's works as some of the best in the medium? They're not only my favourite writer every but they're also responsible for my conversion into chaos magick.
** ''ComicBook/TheInvisibles'' is my favourite piece of media ever made and I'm amazed that not only did Grant manage to publish it in its entirety with minimal ExectutiveMeddling, but it's some of the most complex and captivating things ever put to paper. Its mixture of quantum mechanics, esoteric art, classic literature, modern pop culture, religion, history of humanity and conspiracy theories is one of the most riveting cocktails ever creatd and I'm lucky to have read it.
** ''ComicBook/AllStarSuperman'' is the best thing DC has ever published about the character, period. If you want to know why just read the book.
** ''ComicBook/TheMultiversity'' is a fascinating meta tale that crosses books, historic periods and even genres. From Earth-Me to Grant's version of Gotterdamerung, you are in for a pretty wild ride that's equally funny and scary.
** ''ComicBook/DoomPatrol'' is what got me started on Vertigo comics and I wouldn't have it any other way. I think only ''ComicBook/Xombi'' (Another masterpiece you should check out) has the same feeling of pop weirdness and wonder that's full of GeniusBonus, FridgeBrilliance and ShoutOut.
** ''ComicBook/SevenSoldiers'' touches more ideas than some writers will ever write about in their entire careers. Spotlighting some of the DCU's sideliners is a brilliant move that gives plenty of space to work around.
** ''ComicBook/FinalCrisis'' is the biggest adventure the DCU will ever have: It faces all the heroes against the idea of the superhero being outdated. Although a tad confusing, it's still very satisfying and with a very cool hidden message once you figure out who the hell gave Nix Uotan back his powers.
** ''ComicBook/BatmanGrantMorrison'' shows Batman at his greatest: A man capable of overcoming every foe or trap. Be it Batman RIP (My favourite Batman story), the Black Gove or Batman Inc, Batman has never been so dynamic and exciting. Bringing back elements from the Silver Age certainly helps it make stand out.
** ''ComicBook/NewXMen'' is a bit polemic, I know, and I'm not a fan of Xorneto, but you must admit the ending is pretty enjoyably trippy. I'm happy he gave the X-Men the Doom Patrol treatment and turned them again into weirdos trying to help other weirdos from evil weirdos.
** ''ComicBook/TheFilth'' is everything that the Invisibles isn't -Vulgar, depressing, mundane, colourless, repressing... And it's still utterly bonkers and highly fun to read. Same goes for ''ComicBook/{{Nameless}}''.
** ''ComicBook/FlexMentallo'' is up with Final Crisis in terms of weirdness, but also in terms of quality. I'm very happy that Grant's prediction for a Reinassance Age became true... sorta.
** ''ComicBook/JLA1997'' reconstructed DC's DreamTeam like never before, showing once again that adventure and optimism will always win against bleakness and "realism". His new aditions to the team and the final battle against Maggedon bloody rule!
** ''ComicBook/AnimalMan'' is what brought Grant to the spotlight, and it makes sense. No one had, and has, played with {{Metafiction}} to such degree in the history of pretty much anything.
** ''ComicBook/TheInvisibles'' is my favourite piece of media ever made and I'm amazed that not only did Grant manage to publish it in its entirety with minimal ExectutiveMeddling, but it's some of the most complex and captivating things ever put to paper. Its mixture of quantum mechanics, esoteric art, classic literature, modern pop culture, religion, history of humanity and conspiracy theories is one of the most riveting cocktails ever creatd and I'm lucky to have read it.
** ''ComicBook/AllStarSuperman'' is the best thing DC has ever published about the character, period. If you want to know why just read the book.
** ''ComicBook/TheMultiversity'' is a fascinating meta tale that crosses books, historic periods and even genres. From Earth-Me to Grant's version of Gotterdamerung, you are in for a pretty wild ride that's equally funny and scary.
** ''ComicBook/DoomPatrol'' is what got me started on Vertigo comics and I wouldn't have it any other way. I think only ''ComicBook/Xombi'' (Another masterpiece you should check out) has the same feeling of pop weirdness and wonder that's full of GeniusBonus, FridgeBrilliance and ShoutOut.
** ''ComicBook/SevenSoldiers'' touches more ideas than some writers will ever write about in their entire careers. Spotlighting some of the DCU's sideliners is a brilliant move that gives plenty of space to work around.
** ''ComicBook/FinalCrisis'' is the biggest adventure the DCU will ever have: It faces all the heroes against the idea of the superhero being outdated. Although a tad confusing, it's still very satisfying and with a very cool hidden message once you figure out who the hell gave Nix Uotan back his powers.
** ''ComicBook/BatmanGrantMorrison'' shows Batman at his greatest: A man capable of overcoming every foe or trap. Be it Batman RIP (My favourite Batman story), the Black Gove or Batman Inc, Batman has never been so dynamic and exciting. Bringing back elements from the Silver Age certainly helps it make stand out.
** ''ComicBook/NewXMen'' is a bit polemic, I know, and I'm not a fan of Xorneto, but you must admit the ending is pretty enjoyably trippy. I'm happy he gave the X-Men the Doom Patrol treatment and turned them again into weirdos trying to help other weirdos from evil weirdos.
** ''ComicBook/TheFilth'' is everything that the Invisibles isn't -Vulgar, depressing, mundane, colourless, repressing... And it's still utterly bonkers and highly fun to read. Same goes for ''ComicBook/{{Nameless}}''.
** ''ComicBook/FlexMentallo'' is up with Final Crisis in terms of weirdness, but also in terms of quality. I'm very happy that Grant's prediction for a Reinassance Age became true... sorta.
** ''ComicBook/JLA1997'' reconstructed DC's DreamTeam like never before, showing once again that adventure and optimism will always win against bleakness and "realism". His new aditions to the team and the final battle against Maggedon bloody rule!
** ''ComicBook/AnimalMan'' is what brought Grant to the spotlight, and it makes sense. No one had, and has, played with {{Metafiction}} to such degree in the history of pretty much anything.
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* I love the MarvelUniverse in general. Warts and all. The [[Franchise/DCUniverse Distinguished Competition]] has never managed to grab me the way the MU does, even though it probably has, objectively speaking, just as good stuff. The MU feels like home.
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* ''ComicBook/AstroCity'' is awesome and, though I hate to be indirectly negative, I have to say I think it's especially reflective of the talent and consistency that Kurt and Alex were able to do the SuperRegistrationAct concept better in the six-issue Confessor Arc than Marvel did with a good thousand more pages in ''ComicBook/CivilWar''.
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* ''ComicBook/AstroCity'' is awesome and, though I hate to be indirectly negative, I have to say I think it's especially reflective of the talent and consistency that Kurt and Alex were able to do the SuperRegistrationAct concept better in the six-issue Confessor Arc than Marvel did with a good thousand more pages in ''ComicBook/CivilWar''.''ComicBook/CivilWar2006''.
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* Speaking of Hickman, I felt that his run on New Avengers and Avengers (which culminated with Secret Wars) was one of the most well-planned events I've ever seen. With a two-year run over 70+ issues altogether, the guy certainly takes his time. But, boy is it worth it!
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* ''ComicBook/MarvelZombies 3'' (#1) has ''Merc With Half a Mouth'' Zombie!ComicBook/{{Deadpool}} and [[ComicBook/NextWave Aaron Stack]] being their comical selves in an otherwise serious series. You can't top the awesomness radiating from the issue.
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* ''ComicBook/MarvelZombies 3'' (#1) has ''Merc With Half a Mouth'' Zombie!ComicBook/{{Deadpool}} and [[ComicBook/NextWave [[ComicBook/MachineMan Aaron Stack]] being their comical selves in an otherwise serious series. You can't top the awesomness radiating from the issue.
