Expert: Justin Case - 11/15/2009

Question
I'm just starting to get into graphic novels and I was wondering what would be the best one to pick to read first?

Answer
Hi Mark -

Wow!  Back in the 'day' there were only a few to choose from but now there are so many!  My advice would be to pick the titles that interest you and give a graphic novel from that series a try.

Many comic experts will tell you that Watchmen is the pinnacle of what comics are capable of doing as far as storytelling (I happen to disagree and really didn't enjoy it much myself, but that's what many of the industry 'experts' say.'

If you like Batman I can suggest The Killing Joke, Batman:Year One or The Dark Knight Returns.

If you're into the X-Men and can find it "God Loves, Man Kills" is an excellent graphic novel.

Others I can recommend are "The Death of Captain Marvel" or any of the Jim Starlin "Dreadstar" graphic novels.

Shoot me back a note and let me know what titles you are interested in and I can recommend some that are more specific to your interests.

Thanks!

Deran