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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

    
   10. Mesmo Delivery Service.
   Though it's a little bit light on plot and characters, those shortcomings are more than made up for by the highly detailed, energetic artwork; equal parts Geof Darrow, Paul Pope, John Buscema.
   Story? Yeah, it's about a fight at a truck stop.
   http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/Previews/16-663?page=4
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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

    
   9. Luna Park
   Written by Kevin Baker, and expertly illustrated by Danijel Zezelj, Luna Park starts at as a fairly straight forward, though quite compelling, crime story about an ex soviet soldier working for the Russian Mafia in New York. Half way through, the story explodes, as the characters shift and come to express all the horrible things that generations of marginalised Russian military men are compelled to do, culminating in the execution of the ultimate American evil act.
   http://foundinbrooklyn.blogspot.com/2010/04/kevin-baker-danijel-zezelj-talk-about.html
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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

    
   8. Civil War
   This is the best entry level book for anybody wanting to start reading Marvel Comics. It's got all your recognisable favourites, Captain America, Iron Man, Spidey etc; and features Marvelised versions of Guantanamo Bay, Patriot Act and the attacks on the World Trade Centre, just to ground the whole thing in 'reality'. Well written, well drawn, good comics.
   http://cinegeek.com/BOOKS/2007/civil_war.htm
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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

    
   7. Old Man Logan
   It's Dark Knight Returns for Marvels meanest mutant. Called out of retirement for one last job, Wolverine has to cross a post apocalyptic US, meeting future versions of some old friends along the way.
   http://www.comicbookbin.com/Old_Man_Logan_How_the_Best_Went_Bad.html
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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

    
   6. The Losers
   When a team of CIA assassins is betrayed, and left for dead, by the government they've dedicated their lives to, what's the most natural course of action? Revenge.
   Losers is a witty, fast paced action adventure comic, full of snappy dialogue. Great fun, but with enough darkness thrown in.
   http://www.weeklycrisis.com/2010/04/trade-waiting-losers-book-one.html
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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

    
   5. Wilson
   Dan Clowes (Eightball, Ghost World) has finally produced his first graphic novel. The Wilson of the title is a horrible man. Selfish, lazy, bigoted, rude, so it's no surprise that he's completely friendless and lonely. This tale of how he tries to rebuild the family that slipped through his grasp years ago is told in short one, or two, page bursts, each chapter adopting a different visual style that either compliments of contrasts with the narrative.
   http://www.paulgravett.com/index.php/articles/article/daniel_clowes/
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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

    
   4. Mezolith
   Set 10,000 years ago, Mezolith is the coming of age story of Poika and his clan. Constant danger of injury or death, from wild animals or rival tribes provide a great deal of excitement, but it's the quieter character moments and the amazing, truly amazing, artwork that make this essential reading.
   http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/childrens/extracts/dfclibrary/#/8/
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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

    
   3. Hicksville
   A comic book about comic books. Journalist, Leonard Batts travels to Hicksville the hometown of legendary comic creator Dick Burger while researching an article. In this remote little town in New Zealand everybody seems obsessed with comics (the local post office even has a complete run of Action Comics and obscure Mongolian Mini Comics), but why does everybody hate Dick Burger? As the mystery unfolds Leonard uncovers secrets of the town that will alter your views of the comics industry forever.
   http://www.hicksville.co.nz/hicksville.htm
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     CommentAuthorOK Comics
   • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010 edited

    
   2. Meanwhile.
   Jason Shiga (reclusive maths genius) has created a truly unique comic book. It's a 'choose your own' adventure book where the reader makes decisions that effect the course of the story. Choose vanilla and go home happy, choose chocolate and... well if you're not careful it could lead to the destruction of the earth, or getting trapped in a time loop, or realising that you just may be your own dad.
   http://laughingsquid.com/jason-shiga-describes-his-newest-book-meanwhile/
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      CommentAuthorOK Comics
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

     
    1. Hellblazer Pandemonium
    The British military have a supernatural problem in Afghanistan, and they think the only person who can help is John Constantine, but he's not know for his helpful nature.
    Jock's artwork is amazing. Really stylish and distinct, but also detailed and expressive enough, to tell the story well. The script, dialogue and Constantine's internal monologue are among the best in comics. Ever.
    This is an all new graphic novel. It doesn't reprint stories that were previously told in the comic series.
    http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/comics/article/hellblazer-pandemonium-review-95895
11. •  
      CommentAuthorOK Comics
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010 edited

     
    Also.
    - Chimpanzee Complex.
    Great looking character driven science fiction action aventure mystery...
    - Omega The Unknown.
    Is autism a superpower?
    - Sweet Tooth.
    Post apocalypse western road movie, staring a little boy with antlers.
    - Scalped.
    Dirty crime drama, modern day western.
    - Ex Machina.
    Ex Superhero becomes Mayor of New York.
    
    If you fancy ordering any of these please email us at shop@okcomics.co.uk
    Feel free to recommend your own favourites.
12. • CommentAuthorsmiggy3000
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

     
    The NEXTWAVE collection. That is all...
13. • CommentAuthorjustneil
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

     
    Deadpool Classics vol 1 - Merc with a Mouth, proving he's better with a mouth
    
    Daredevil: Guardian Devil - a good reintroduction of Daredevil and leading into the bendis/maleev run
    
    Scott Pilgrim vol 1 - need I say more
14. • CommentAuthorSpinface
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

     
    Y The Last Man. If they're already into HBO-type TV, I'd recommend it twice.
    
    And I second Scott Pilgrim.
    
    And The Walking Dead, depending on the customer.
    
    Oh, and if they liked Batman Begins or The Dark Knight, Batman: Year One. Or maybe if they just like super-heroes who look after cats...
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      CommentAuthorMike Infinitum
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

     
    I loved Hicksville. If it were a real place I would live there. Comics + Lighthouse = Paradise! I read a good review that said rather than a love letter to comics it's a hate letter to the production line comics of the major publishers. I agree with the spirit of that, but it does seem to ignore the fact that it has produced some great comics, and not always at the expense of the creator's rights or pay. Anyway......the bits with Todd McFarlane had me crying with laughter.
    
    I would suggest All Star Superman (Has it been collected in one volume? Aside from the upcoming Absolute edition, which isn't very appealing to new readers!)
    
    For people who aren't interested in super-heroes but want something a bit dark and gritty I'd suggest any of 100 Bullets/Scalped/DMZ.
    
    For everyone, but I think women would certainly enjoy it, I would say Brian Wood's Local.
16. • CommentAuthorLee
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

     
    Fables should appeal to a broader spectrum than many comics (ie, chicks too) and is a great concept, very well carried off. The characters are all inevitably recognisable and the humour and darkness are used equally effectively. A Vertigo classic that doesn't seem to always get the kudos it deserves.
17. • CommentAuthorMidnighter
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

     
    Yotsuba&! - Brilliant all ages book, great for kids cos they can see themselves in the characters and great for adults cos they can also see themselves in the characters ;-) Me and my girlfriend are addicted to this series, it truly is laugh out loud funny.
    
    Mouse Guard - Also a great series for all ages. Some of the violence and themes may appear to be a bit much for kids in this "wrap them up in cotton wool" day and age, but it's no worse than a lot of children's stuff I remember.
    
    And Bone. Because it's Bone.
18. • CommentAuthorHartch
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2010

     
    Justice League: Identity Crisis - Morales and Meltzer at their best and proof that comics can mean more than fights and tights when spandex is involved
    
    1602 - Stunning in its own right, add the Marvel references throughout and you've got either a great starting point or a fanboy favorite, an almost impossible combination to crack!
    
    Batman: Long Halloween - Just a great place for a reader looking to get into the Batman mythos to start
    
    Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes - The opening chapter of a classic that not only introduces one of the key comic series ever, manages to provide a good jumping on point for John Constantine as well
    
    Preacher: Gone to Texas - see above without Constantine reference!
19. • CommentAuthorAHZ
    • CommentTimeJul 21st 2010

     
    I thought Hellblazer Pandemonium was rather good I have to say. Other stuff I'd recommend:
    
    Grandville - Bryan Talbot's most accessible work to date, when the main character is a anthropomorphized badger detective from Scotland Yard you don't really need to say anything else.
    
    Asterios Polyp - David Mazzuchelli's masterful debut graphic novel. Asterios Polyp, is a professor and architect of Greek descent who teaches at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. After a lightning strike burns down the building in which he lives, he leaves the city and takes up employment in a small town (chosen seemingly at random) as an auto mechanic.
    
    Incognito - pulp noir inspired tale of the very best kind based around an ex-supervillain under witness protection.
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      CommentAuthorOK Comics
    • CommentTimeAug 6th 2010 edited

     
    We've clicked 'refresh' on our top 10 book list...
    
    10. Revolver by Matt Kindt
    A man alternates his days between real world, and apocalypse world. But which is best.
    
    9. Market Day by James Sturm
    Read my full review here... http://www.leedsguide.co.uk/review/comic-effect/market-day/15206
    
    8. Batwoman: Elegy
    Greg Rucka and J H Williams III's awesome looking Detective Comic.
    
    7. Asterios Polyp
    Mazzucchelli's multi Eisner award winning 'driving miss daisy'.
    
    6. Johnny Ryan's Prison Pit
    It's the first graphic novel by the Angry Youth guy, it's about a guy in a Prison that is in a pit.
    
    5. Young Avengers
    All 12 original issues of Avengers Awesome. Great for new and 'old' readers.
    
    4. City of Shifting Waters
    1960's future comics (set in 1980's) flooded New York.
    
    3. I Killed Adolf Hitler
    Norwegian time travel assassination romance. Comedy. With a heart.
    
    2. Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis
    Err... kind of as awesome as it sounds.
    
    1. Scott Pilgrim 1 to 6
    See internet for details.
21. • CommentAuthorIan T.
    • CommentTimeAug 6th 2010

     
    Wasn't it Greg Rucka on Elegy?
22. •  
      CommentAuthorOK Comics
    • CommentTimeAug 6th 2010

     
    Yes.
23. •  
      CommentAuthorOK Comics
    • CommentTimeAug 6th 2010

     
    That's what I said. Now.
24. •  
      CommentAuthorOK Comics
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2010

     
    In preparation for all the students who are new to Leeds, some of which will never have seen a comic shop before, we've just changed the top 10 Recommended Graphic Novels.
    
    1. The Worlds Greatest Superheroes by Alex Ross and Paul Dini
    2. Ghost World by Dan Clowes
    3. Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli
    4. Invisibles Vol 1 by Grant Morrison
    5. I Killed Adolf Hitler by Jason
    6. Meanwhile by Jason Shiga
    7. Preacher Vol 1 by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon
    8. Scott Pilgrim by Brian Lee O'Mally
    9. Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman
    10. Civil War by Mark Millar and Steve Mcniven
    
    Anything we've missed?
    Any changes that should be made?
    Any recommendations you'd make your self?