One tip not mentioned is look up reading order. The story doesn't always follow Batman #1, #2, #3, etc. It could be Batman #2, Detective comics #7, Batman and Robin # 4.
Both series are canon. I haven't read either personally so I don't know if Batman is currently in Detective Comics. He usually is. I wouldn't worry much about it though since the Batman book seems to be mostly self-contained. With just small references to stuff in other books.
Honestly i find the whole "split stories into different books" thing to be very confusing. Stories shoild stay within there own series. They should do batman for batman stories, det.comics for one shot batman stories or stories for other characters (seriously, it don't gotta be all batman) and batman and robin for stories about the 2 but seprate from the other stories. They should also have a timeline in each comic to exain where each story goes in relation to batman stories and and the greater dc universe. All of this can apply to action comics and superman and basically any other character in dc or marvel.
Once you have started reading comics don't be afraid to call yourself a comic book fan. the label of comic book fan isn't something that you get with the amount of comic books you read. I've been reading them for years now and the fact is that's the point of view of somebody who's been reading comics only for a couple weeks is just as valid as my point of view to me. And also remember that when criticizing a comic book character, that every character is somebody's favorite character so be respectful. I've seen people criticize Aquaman based solely on a bunch of Saturday night live sketches without actually reading a single book. So be respectful of other people's opinions.
Let me start by saying, I'm 66 years old. Yeah, old as dirt. When I was a kid, there were no comic shops at all. Comics were found at grocery stores, in the magazine section. One grocery store in particular, in my home town, had a small area set aside for kids to sit while Mom shopped. The store would put new comics on the table for us each week. This was my introduction to the wonderful world of comics. Now, so many years later, I still collect comics, have sold off three whole collections and currently have approx 65,000 comics, with just a few left over from the 1960s. I truly believe that reading comics has made my reading skills better than they might have been.
I’m 38 yrs old and started reading comics because of the dark knight trilogy... I wish I had gotten into it so much earlier because this is by far my favorite hobby... Great video!
#11. Check out your local library. My local library has a pretty large collection and if there is something they don't have I can usually order it from a neighboring library system. Plus....free.
Don't think my library is that dope but I'll check My library is not dope, my friend went in and asked if they could get the first few volumes of my hero academia and they gave her volume 14 and 19.
@@shyguy5473 a good jumping on point that will also keep you pretty informed with whats going on currently is the 2018 doctor strange series (though i suggest you also read secret empire and marvel legacy to understand any crossover stuff) if you want pre legacy material the 2015 series will do nicely as well. However, marvel did a weird thing when legacy started that changed the books back to there original numbering so after issue 25 you'd go to 381.
#11. Find a “comic buddy”. For me I had my dad and uncle, but comic buddies are great. They help you get into comics. if they let you borrow their comics, you can get a taste of it without actually buying anything. Comic buddies also help you find out what you really like in a comic and what characters you like. They help you with so many questions that you might have. So yeah if you can get a “comic buddy” it’ll help so much.
Just download a proton vpn it will make your IP number seem like its from the US and they will allow you in. I live in France and have been enjoying DC universe for months now
Why I love about the channel lot is that it's friendly it's knowledgeable & he's humble to admitting that even though he's a hardcore fan of comics Amex so many other things he still doesn't know everything & no matter what fandom you're you're apart of that's very true to you can be one of the top smartest people in the fandom but doesn't mean you know absolutely everything cuz that's impossible y'all have a good nite or day wherever y'all live in the world💯 Peace✌
Used to read comics when I was younger then I stopped and life happened I'm 47 going on 48 and I started back. Just finished all the DC crisses infanant earths and injustice Gods among us vol 5. Just started civil war, all of them. Forgot just how fun these things are.
I know when I started reading comics, the most helpful thing was actually Wikipedia. Just knowing the super basic history & descriptions of things made it easier to jump right into the massive crossover arcs, without being completely lost
With the CW Crisis on infinite earths crossover released, Can you do history of Pariah, Harbinger, Ryan Choi, Dr Destiny, Psycho Pirate, Monitor and Spectre?
I can tell you that Ryan Choi became the atom after this pen pal/mentor ray Palmer is kidnapped and is given the size changing belt but it’s retconned where ray Palmer didn’t know about him and it was a ploy by a villian
only for marvel/dc, every other company has a simple layout, just go from 1 up to the present volume and you get the whole story. It is the reason their sales are going downhill every year
Don't be afraid of going second hand, I got the first twenty issues of Secret Six for five bucks each, and Sin City 'that yellow bastard' for nine dollars, they didn't know what they had😂
@@ComicBookGuy420 the only western comics I have are Secret Wars, daredevil's man without fear run, kraven's last hunt, 2 walking dead volumes and amazing spiderman's first omnibus. They tend to be very price-y to buy individually as issues and even when collected into bigger books they still are expensive. But some of the stories are very good and I would suggest anyone to check them out! The rest i just do online.
@@AionShanks I have Kraven's last hunt (massive fan of the Hunter) and have read the others, if you get the chance, The Dresden Files Omnibus's (based on the novels, also awesome) are worth a read
Honestly I stopped reading comics. I cannot afford to buy them Anymore and dont know where to start. I use to love nightwing rebirth but the just started hiring shit writers and illustrators. I could not justify spending 5 dollars a week. I may get back into comics but I really dont know.
I was the same way I got a wife and kid which makes brick and mortar stores a little to pricey dc universe is your friend I do the yearly subscription and read tons and tons of comics every week now and they got tons of nightwing and his affiliated teams like titans
@@dallassmith5582 yeah I might try that I love having physical copies something about them just being me joy. I recently bought a first print nightwing from 1995. Other than that I have not bought any comics the past year or so.
@@nicr7959 I agree with you physical is always my preferred format which is why if I find one I really like on the app I end up picking up trades to put on my book shelf but personally the convenience and saved money of digital can be better then not getting to read at all
My problem is I'm eclectic ! a hoarder, and I don't read comics I just like the cover art ! So I'm thinking I should stop buying comics and start buying original art. Thanks for helping me find my way .
2015: I became an MCU fan 2016: I became an Arrowverse fan 2017: I started @dcmarvelcenter 2018: I started really getting into the comics 2019: I started selling comics 2020: I made this comment • What’s your timeline?
I started with the walking dead, recommend everyone does the same. It's an amazing and long story with a lot of impact and a good message. It's good for people who don't feel the superhero thing or people that don't know where to start. It's a way to see if you like comics and the way the medium tells an emotional bittersweet story. (For dc or marvel definitly look up the reading order by just typing "reading order (character) or (event) or (story arc)" when you want to read all new 52 batman comics in order for instance. It tells you what issues to read when so you dont get it in the wrong order or get story archs spoiled.
Try not to think that the characters were invented yesterday. The major characters for DC and Marvel have decades of back story- just because their origins get revamped every other year (seemingly) doesn't mean that those old stories are not important. They're the foundation for the characters as a whole, w/o which the changes would be meaningless...
Thanks for this, I am defiently one of the ones that want to get into comics (X-men so far being what has piqued my interest as I remember being 7 or 8 and watching the cartoons) and since then have wanted to get into comics, but had no idea where to start since comics are really a big thing where I live. So thanks for the tips and especially for the apps/websites to look up to get into them.
I've always been comic adjacent. I played City of Heroes as a kid, Watched Teen Titans and Batman Beyond on tv, and had always loved the Spiderman movies. This year I watched Invincible with a few friends and finally decided to take the plunge after watching such an amazing show. Went on the wiki and started making a list of every series I was interested in the current DC/Marvel continuities. I prefer more small scale heroes so picked up Teen Titans Academy and Robin issues as well as back issues. There is so much for me to talk and it's all so exciting. I'm not a huge fan of Venom but the King black event seems really interesting so I might try some things I normally wouldn't in the Marvel Comics.
I've been away from Variant for a while. Tell me about this "new" background. I absolutely love it! Is it real of a projection? As far as a tip, "Go to a Convention." talk to creators big and small, talk to other comics fans. Become part of the larger community and make friends. You'll be surprised by how many people there are just like you.
I'm 33, a medical doctor, and started reading comic book only last year. Started with Transmetropolitan and now Sandman. I also already finished some Grant Morrison (We3, Vimanarama) and started reacently on Alan Moore's Swamp Thing. :)
I've been mostly sporadic with my comic reading. When I do read comics, it's always from my library, and that brings up its own challenges. But, I've managed to read some pretty cool stuff, even if I had to read them out of order or have incomplete story lines. Comics, and the characters the create, is just cool to me, so I try my best to dive into it more and more.
Personally i don't like comixology because is very expensive. I mean that in comixology you buy an non physical item near to real comic book price. So I'm wondering, is paper prices really expensive as they say or amazon just over price its comics? Moreover, if you buy something digitally not only you can't sell it to another person but if amazon stop running comixology, you will lose your items. This means that you don't really own your comics. Of course comixology has a vast of advantages, but i will not choose it.
I would add that new comic book readers check their local library as well. They carry many trades and graphic novels. You can also request material from other libraries. Good way to read some comics free.
Ive just got a job now so i can finally afford them and just dont know where to start especially when im familiar with so many stories and love so many characters
Tip #1 for new comic readers, don't buy any comics from marvel/dc unless it is an event, do not get fooled by #1 issues they are not really #1 it is just a ploy to make you buy it thinking it is the start, it is not. Stick to indie comics that actually have a continuing story and dont change writers every other month, read japanese comics as they stay with 1 writer too. The one who starts the story will finish the story. Stick to volumes as they are a cheaper way to experience any series.
This is actually very helpful, But since I don't have a Comic Shop around Me it might be better for Me to get Digital comics instead 😁, Thank You So very much for The Help
Hey, I just started reading comics since 2 weeks and I just wasted my 2 weeks to find how to read it in a timeline. 😭 I got about the Marvel timeline but DC's timeline ah I can't do it.
Here’s another tip go comic book shopping on Friday because Thursday is when they get the new comics and everybody will be there and trample you to the new comic books
I started with X-Men in 1996, and I liked the X-Men series from 1992. Summer of '96 was defined for me by X-Men Vs. Onslaught. Everybody older and younger than me will hate it, but it's what got me so into comic books back at age 16. From there, I learned so much comic book history since then.
Another tip I would say is to join something like reddit or discord and find a server revolving around comics.i was only a little bit into comics before a friend invited me to a comic server they're in on discord and it was a huge help to have a group of people to discuss and learn from.
One of the ways that I always like to describe the differences between DC and Marvel is If you like Gods trying to be human than DC is for you; if you like humans trying to be Gods than Marvel is for you. I'm not 100% sure it's always accurate because I haven't been reading comics for too long and prefer DC, but it just seems like Marvel characters are always weaker than their foes and trying to push their limits to win, and DC heroes are always just trying to figure out how to live a life. Even the human DC characters like Batman, really don't have any idea how to just be like... human. All their relationships are damaged and many are toxic.
I say, skip single issues completely. Especially physical single issues. Amazon is your best option for discounted trades. Only buy single issues (physical or digital) if you only want one or two issues from a trade, it's a oneshot, or the issues would be cheaper than the trade.
I'd also recommend looking in your local library. Most libraries have graphic novel sections. It's free, so you're not out any money, so it's great way to test the waters. Sure, you might not find the same selection as you would in a comic book shop, but you'll find tons of graphic novels that contain full story arcs, and usually the offerings are enough to give you some idea of whether or not you're remotely interested in the character, artwork, or writing.
Great video idea! I'd say I'm a relatively new comic book reader (1 year). I've always loved the movies and watched people recapping comics like Comicstorian, but last year I started actually reading them. I'd also like for you to do more lists or things like this regarding comics. Top 10 comics of 2019, Top 10 dark comics, Top 10 Superman comics etc
I got into comics from reading Injustice: Gods Among Us, it’s good for starting out I think. I was watching the animated shows for DC growing up, so yeahhh
I think another great tip is to check with your local library. Mine has tons of comics in the form of ebooks, 100% for free. This is a great option for people who have limited funds but still want to read comics.
Do you think you guys might do a video on how to get a job in comics like you have? Cos I love comics/nerd culture and would really like a job doing it in some way
It's just what they chose to focus on. It's like how there are channels dedicated to Star Wars, it's what they specialise in. But I get it, I don't read many superhero comics and mostly read image or 2000ad
Tip 11: tip 8 is partly BS. Marvel has never officially rebooted their comic universe. Marvel has been working from the same continuity they've had since the 60's, with loads of retcons (not reboots) along the way, which makes their continuity incredibly confusing.
I’ve always been into superheros but never read comics until into the spider verse came out. Loved the movie so much and wanted to see more miles morales. Been reading comics for a year now.
Trades sometimes can still be hard and intimidating to jump into, so sometimes omnibuses are arguably better. Comixology's apparently worse, and League of Comic Book Geeks app helps a lot to organize.
I started Collecting Comic Books because when I head about the “Energon Universe” by Skybound which included of course, Transformers, G.I Joe Hero DUKE, the villain Cobra Commander and a new one part of this shared Universe, Void Rivals, I started to collect it
Tip 11= Watch a Comic Video on TH-cam where they actually Read Out The Comics to You, I Recommend “Comicstorian” to see if you like that Story and if you would like to Continue It and Read the Rest For Yourself.
I actually started reading comic books in the mid and late 1970s. For me, it started with the animated Super Friends and Shazam. And then Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman and Christopher Reeves' Superman really piqued my interest. I read the first five years of The New Teen Titans! Yes, I had issue one, which my mother, without my permission, gave away (!!!!) I stopped reading in the fall of 1985 when I started college: I could no longer afford it and did not have the time. After that I only kept up with the important stuff like the death of Superman and, of course, movies and television shows. I got back into reading comics regularly when I was 44 years old and DC relaunched with the New 52. I forgot how much I had missed it. I caught up with a lot of stories using many of the recommendations noted in this video as well as watching Variant Comics (when I first discovered your channel, I thought you guys were broadcasting from a physical comic book store!) This is a great video (as always)----thank you for posting!
I went through my basement, found a suit case it has my pops, Richie rich comics, basketball cards all sorts of collectibles, I googled it, their may be some value, I had no idea he even collected. 😂😂😂 I won’t sell them, I think I will start, to add to the collection, privately and quietly like home. I don’t have children, I do have some curious and adventurous nieces and nephews, who can one day find them like I did my pops. I ordered my first two comics, the past amazing Spider-Man 23 ms marvel was just killed, and miles morales #1, I googled deaths, first appearances, are big markers for collecting. 😂😂😂 hopefully this works.😂😂😂😂😂
1. Libraries are FREE. Most Libraries have a comics/manga section. If people don't have money to spend on a title, they can check their local library if they have it. 2. Hoopla is also a great website. If you have a library card, you can create a free account and enter your library card to borrow digital comics. They have a great selection of comics. DC, Marvel, Image and more. All of it for FREE. The downside, however, is that you have limited number of borrows. Depending on your library, it can be 4-30 borrows per month. Also Marvel Unlimited is NOT $5 per month it's $9.99.
New readers need to be aware that characters that are seen in the big screen or television series are not truely an interpretation of what their characteristics and personalities are in the comic books. Therefore do not be upset disappointed of the heroes you enjoy in one media is not the same in another, this can be good or bad depending what the reader enjoys.
Comicbook Fan yup! Just have fun with it. Ezra millers flash comes to mind. He’s not even close to the comic version but you know what? I have fun and enjoy it regardless.
This was a cool vid. When I got into this world of comics fully, I asked a lot of questions, looked up vids, comments etc. It took a lot time and dedication. Was able to find my own LCS and been in there ever since almost weekly (crazy, I know) making friends. But as I say, "if your into something be into it." When I finally had the opportunity DC Rebirth came at the right time and my love for these characters grew even more, truly understating them, and their world. (Comics is the biggest medium out there, you don't have to follow just DC and Marvel superheroing. You have plenty of other genres and publishers). Now, sometimes I do feel like even I can turn into a toxic comic fan and for that I apologize. But when I see a person speak on a character they know absolutely nothing about it does bother me. Call what you see or maybe call it passion. But I dislike when a person who has never picked up a single storyline spew inconsistencies about a character scaring him/her off from someone new who maybe missing out. Example, Superman. He's lasted a 1k issues and been around for 80 plus years with classic storylines for a reason. READ people. Make your own judgment, get your own unbiased info from the source. Movies and TV only tell so much. Anyways, sorry for the rant. I'm mostly a DC guy whose a huge fan of Superman and Marvel just for the X-Men.
Thanks for the video. I’m so new to this that I hadn’t seen your channel before. How about tips for going somewhere other than Marvel and DC. They have so many titles sit is too much for, I’ve started looking at the likes of Image and Witchblade/artefacts or maybe Star Wars. What are your recommendations for non-superhero comics?
I’m fairly new and figured out the best thing to do it join a subscription service to help catch up. You can read a ton of comics for cheap and then only buy what you loved. I’m currently using comiXology since they have comics from all publishers to help figure out what you like. You can spend months reading and enjoying what you like for like $10. If you end up liking marvel/dc more then sub to that.
If you have the time i would appreciate it if you guys would help me out and answer me some quesitons as i am really interested in getting in to comics :)! 1. Is there any good free or relatively cheap site for reading comics with an abbonement system since i can not afford spending 3dollars for each comic? (i am a poor student :( ) 2. I also like more brutal/gore things and animated series any tips? 3. My favorite heroes and villains are: Scarecrow (by far i like him the most) , brainia, deathstroke, 2fac, riddler - any recommanditions for starting reading?
I’m new to reading comics and find this channel very helpful for me with getting into comics.I appreciate videos like this and find them very helpful.I would like to see more in the future similar to this one.Like more about stuff with getting into comics and helpful tips for new readers.Thanx again and great video and channel.Keep up the great content also. 😁😁😁
Here a Tip for those non superhero fans try some comics like The life and Times of Uncle Scrooge by or Mickey Mouse by Disney with the Mickey you don’t have to start from the beginning you can start from where ever same with some of the Archie comics or try dc’s classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons such as Flintstones wacky races Snaggle Puss Johnny quest space ghost and that her keloid in minCan re can quest space ghost and the Herculo it in one series
Haha started reading batman who laughs and I it felt like it was a follow up story so I decided to look the character up and which series he first appears in (dark nights: metal) and didn’t understand one bit. And saw a page on have to read the metal story arc or whatever you call it. It says it begins with Dark days: The forge then -“- the casting. I am just wondering how important the tie in issues are? + I feel I am in the middle of a on going universe and that I need to read other story arcs before reading metal can someone help me please😅 I think I started reading comic books the wrong way😢
Best advice I can give is don’t read Woke bul-schlock by Marvel. Especially Mark Waid & ta nehisi coates. I hate what that racist shit did to CPT America
Holy Comics!! Thank you So much for those tips! Also thank you for pointing out that SOME comic book stores are very judgmental and toxic when it comes to amateur readers or those starting to get into comics. It’s sad really because some think we are not fans just because We don’t own EVERY title or a regular customer. Which is another reason why I am intimidated to even go to a comic con dressed up as one of my fav characters. BUT these tips helped!! You guys are awesome at Variant!!
sooo as a new reader i’m totally lost. i’m fifteen and there’s just so much out there, i also get confused between comics being sold as issues and volumes? that’s probably a rookie mistake but what can you expect it’s been a few weeks since i got into this - i’ve been reading the Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth series but i don’t know where to go next…i cant find where i’m supposed to go next and i can’t tell if i need to read a different series because it’s ended or not? 😭 i’m just so lost and i feel like i’ve missed so much when i read things, for example when i see people talking about the red hood rebirth they will mention stuff that i think i should’ve come across so far but i’ve never seen it….i’m just so lost and confused aaaand honestly need some help :(
One tip not mentioned is look up reading order. The story doesn't always follow Batman #1, #2, #3, etc. It could be Batman #2, Detective comics #7, Batman and Robin # 4.
Oh yeah cause it may be the same character but depending on the title/subtitle there s a whole other differences in that too
Hi I read Batman series by Tom King, is Batman always in Detective Comics? are they both canon?
Both series are canon. I haven't read either personally so I don't know if Batman is currently in Detective Comics. He usually is. I wouldn't worry much about it though since the Batman book seems to be mostly self-contained. With just small references to stuff in other books.
Honestly i find the whole "split stories into different books" thing to be very confusing. Stories shoild stay within there own series. They should do batman for batman stories, det.comics for one shot batman stories or stories for other characters (seriously, it don't gotta be all batman) and batman and robin for stories about the 2 but seprate from the other stories. They should also have a timeline in each comic to exain where each story goes in relation to batman stories and and the greater dc universe. All of this can apply to action comics and superman and basically any other character in dc or marvel.
Joe Higashi That’s a good one
Once you have started reading comics don't be afraid to call yourself a comic book fan. the label of comic book fan isn't something that you get with the amount of comic books you read. I've been reading them for years now and the fact is that's the point of view of somebody who's been reading comics only for a couple weeks is just as valid as my point of view to me. And also remember that when criticizing a comic book character, that every character is somebody's favorite character so be respectful. I've seen people criticize Aquaman based solely on a bunch of Saturday night live sketches without actually reading a single book. So be respectful of other people's opinions.
Keith Snyder right on man. That’s how everyone should be.
Keith Snyder I really love ur comment
@@legenwaitforitdary3508 thanks
You're absolutely right. Thank you for bringing this up.
first ever comment i’ve left a like on
I've never came across a top 10 for new comic book readers well done
Tell me about it.
I've watched as many of them as I can find (ten? twelve? on TH-cam) and there's always one or two major things I disagree with. Oh, well.
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Let me start by saying, I'm 66 years old. Yeah, old as dirt. When I was a kid, there were no comic shops at all. Comics were found at grocery stores, in the magazine section. One grocery store in particular, in my home town, had a small area set aside for kids to sit while Mom shopped. The store would put new comics on the table for us each week. This was my introduction to the wonderful world of comics. Now, so many years later, I still collect comics, have sold off three whole collections and currently have approx 65,000 comics, with just a few left over from the 1960s.
I truly believe that reading comics has made my reading skills better than they might have been.
That’s so cool 😁
Amazing
Not old as dirt...
Your Old times legends😎
You are not old, you have experience
Respect OG 🙌🏽
Honestly Rebirth for DC got a lot of my friends into reading comics.
Rebirth was legendary
KITE MAN HELL YEAH
Its helped get me into DC. I had been mainly a Marvel fan and now I prefer DC.
@@TheNickcone Oh my goodness, same! 😂😂😂
Constantine’s rebirth did it for me
I’m 38 yrs old and started reading comics because of the dark knight trilogy... I wish I had gotten into it so much earlier because this is by far my favorite hobby... Great video!
Me too
32, only really even gave comics a glance a couple years ago. I'll take better late than never :D
Bidsole2 no way, you’ve got a great advantage: you have endless stories to read now!
John The Mighty I really never looked at it like that but great point!
Starting at 16, time to get at it
#11. Check out your local library. My local library has a pretty large collection and if there is something they don't have I can usually order it from a neighboring library system. Plus....free.
I didn’t even think to go to a library, but one day I was just in there, and I borrowed some Vader comics. Really good idea
Was pretty stoked to find several Omnibus's at my library
Don't think my library is that dope but I'll check
My library is not dope, my friend went in and asked if they could get the first few volumes of my hero academia and they gave her volume 14 and 19.
@@sponge260 you'd be surprised u jus gotta find em
The Hoopla app will allow you to read your local library comics online free.
"2020 is still fresh"
No... I don't think it is
Me too
Tyger Royal "fresh....wound"
I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THIS
Strongly recommend reading a character's origin story. Usually if you know how they got the way they did you can jump on any other story.
And if you can't find the comic you can go to wiki or fandom to find it (they are both pretty accurate when it comes to comics)
@@mewow483 where should I start Dr. Strange from ?
@@shyguy5473 a good jumping on point that will also keep you pretty informed with whats going on currently is the 2018 doctor strange series (though i suggest you also read secret empire and marvel legacy to understand any crossover stuff) if you want pre legacy material the 2015 series will do nicely as well. However, marvel did a weird thing when legacy started that changed the books back to there original numbering so after issue 25 you'd go to 381.
@@mewow483 thanks
@@eobardthawnemcoc calm down jeez
#11. Find a “comic buddy”. For me I had my dad and uncle, but comic buddies are great. They help you get into comics. if they let you borrow their comics, you can get a taste of it without actually buying anything. Comic buddies also help you find out what you really like in a comic and what characters you like. They help you with so many questions that you might have. So yeah if you can get a “comic buddy” it’ll help so much.
Exactly, I was waiting for him to share this tip. For me it was my uncle who got me into comics and I'm so grateful for that.
I'm becoming that buddy to my buddy
That's a good shout - assuming you have friends and relatives that just don't get the 'geek scene' comics/gaming etc etc
Uuuugh I can only find tik tokers
Yeah it sucks that no one likes the same things as me
The DC comics app is good if you’re just interested in DC comics and the DC universe app isn’t available in your country like mine.
Samson Jack yeah I can’t wait till it gets released where I am
the DC streaming service isn't available in OZ, not happy
Samson Jack where do u live?
Kasra XD I can’t speak for OP but it isn’t in the UK
Just download a proton vpn it will make your IP number seem like its from the US and they will allow you in. I live in France and have been enjoying DC universe for months now
11. You don't just have to read the boring stuff from DC & Marvel.
Very true.
Spider-Man is by far my favorite comic hero, but my actual favorite comic is The Crow.
haha, my 11 was "Not all comics are about Super Heroes"
Whoever said marvel and dc were boring?...
VariantComics are you going to review the rest of the Batman/Superman 2019 comics series?
Why I love about the channel lot is that it's friendly it's knowledgeable & he's humble to admitting that even though he's a hardcore fan of comics Amex so many other things he still doesn't know everything & no matter what fandom you're you're apart of that's very true to you can be one of the top smartest people in the fandom but doesn't mean you know absolutely everything cuz that's impossible y'all have a good nite or day wherever y'all live in the world💯 Peace✌
Used to read comics when I was younger then I stopped and life happened I'm 47 going on 48 and I started back. Just finished all the DC crisses infanant earths and injustice Gods among us vol 5. Just started civil war, all of them. Forgot just how fun these things are.
Matthew Mitchell welcome back! They’re such great stories with amazing art.
“2020’s still fresh”
Covid: howdy partner
This video is the type of video that plays at a GameStop
(I don’t mean that In a bad way this video is really good)
It is lol
I know when I started reading comics, the most helpful thing was actually Wikipedia. Just knowing the super basic history & descriptions of things made it easier to jump right into the massive crossover arcs, without being completely lost
Adan Contreras So true. As I started with comics, Wikipedia became my best friend in information 😂.
Agreed. Wikipedia has helped me a ton as I've been getting into comics properly.
I’m coming from WandaVision she’s my fav marvel character and I wanna read house of M😁. I read manga but never read comic
I would also recommend the original run of West coast avengers
Would love to see a video of your comic books collection, just a video dedicated
Aiden Friel I second this
Marvel unlimited is actually $10 a month a little more expensive then dc universe
Was looking for this comment lol
In my opinion I feel like Comixology Unlimited is more worth it
With the CW Crisis on infinite earths crossover released, Can you do history of Pariah, Harbinger, Ryan Choi, Dr Destiny, Psycho Pirate, Monitor and Spectre?
I can tell you that Ryan Choi became the atom after this pen pal/mentor ray Palmer is kidnapped and is given the size changing belt but it’s retconned where ray Palmer didn’t know about him and it was a ploy by a villian
Thanks for the tips, it's difficult for newer people to find out which comic to read in which order
thats why i just buy omnibuses lol
only for marvel/dc, every other company has a simple layout, just go from 1 up to the present volume and you get the whole story. It is the reason their sales are going downhill every year
Don't be afraid of going second hand, I got the first twenty issues of Secret Six for five bucks each, and Sin City 'that yellow bastard' for nine dollars, they didn't know what they had😂
@@ComicBookGuy420 the only western comics I have are Secret Wars, daredevil's man without fear run, kraven's last hunt, 2 walking dead volumes and amazing spiderman's first omnibus. They tend to be very price-y to buy individually as issues and even when collected into bigger books they still are expensive. But some of the stories are very good and I would suggest anyone to check them out! The rest i just do online.
@@AionShanks I have Kraven's last hunt (massive fan of the Hunter) and have read the others, if you get the chance, The Dresden Files Omnibus's (based on the novels, also awesome) are worth a read
My comic book shop tried to take my yugioh cards lmao
Honestly I stopped reading comics. I cannot afford to buy them Anymore and dont know where to start. I use to love nightwing rebirth but the just started hiring shit writers and illustrators. I could not justify spending 5 dollars a week. I may get back into comics but I really dont know.
I was the same way I got a wife and kid which makes brick and mortar stores a little to pricey dc universe is your friend I do the yearly subscription and read tons and tons of comics every week now and they got tons of nightwing and his affiliated teams like titans
@@dallassmith5582 yeah I might try that I love having physical copies something about them just being me joy. I recently bought a first print nightwing from 1995. Other than that I have not bought any comics the past year or so.
@@nicr7959 I agree with you physical is always my preferred format which is why if I find one I really like on the app I end up picking up trades to put on my book shelf but personally the convenience and saved money of digital can be better then not getting to read at all
What do you think of the Joker in MortalKombat?
He was great in MK vs DC
There are free ways to GET comic books digitally, you just need a little research to GET it for free
I will never go digital with comics, they feeling of reading them in a book is so good
Same I will never go digital with comics
I've always wanted you guys to do a list like this! Amazing stuff! More like this please 🙂 much love from Canada❤
Pls you can read all the comics online for free, dont waste money buying digital comics when you can read them for free
FYI most libraries have trades available.
Please try to purchase comics from your local comic book stores as much as you can though :)
My problem is I'm eclectic ! a hoarder, and I don't read comics I just like the cover art ! So I'm thinking I should stop buying comics and start buying original art. Thanks for helping me find my way .
DC Rebirth was where I started reading comics :)
Me too
@@MOHAVEAMER where do u read your comics
Tell me the reading order please
Me too
@@mohammedazam6562 I started with the flash but I recommend to start reading dc universe rebirth and then after that read whatever character you want
2015: I became an MCU fan
2016: I became an Arrowverse fan
2017: I started @dcmarvelcenter
2018: I started really getting into the comics
2019: I started selling comics
2020: I made this comment
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What’s your timeline?
I started with the walking dead, recommend everyone does the same. It's an amazing and long story with a lot of impact and a good message. It's good for people who don't feel the superhero thing or people that don't know where to start. It's a way to see if you like comics and the way the medium tells an emotional bittersweet story.
(For dc or marvel definitly look up the reading order by just typing "reading order (character) or (event) or (story arc)" when you want to read all new 52 batman comics in order for instance. It tells you what issues to read when so you dont get it in the wrong order or get story archs spoiled.
Try not to think that the characters were invented yesterday. The major characters for DC and Marvel have decades of back story- just because their origins get revamped every other year (seemingly) doesn't mean that those old stories are not important. They're the foundation for the characters as a whole, w/o which the changes would be meaningless...
Thanks for this, I am defiently one of the ones that want to get into comics (X-men so far being what has piqued my interest as I remember being 7 or 8 and watching the cartoons) and since then have wanted to get into comics, but had no idea where to start since comics are really a big thing where I live. So thanks for the tips and especially for the apps/websites to look up to get into them.
I've always been comic adjacent. I played City of Heroes as a kid, Watched Teen Titans and Batman Beyond on tv, and had always loved the Spiderman movies. This year I watched Invincible with a few friends and finally decided to take the plunge after watching such an amazing show. Went on the wiki and started making a list of every series I was interested in the current DC/Marvel continuities. I prefer more small scale heroes so picked up Teen Titans Academy and Robin issues as well as back issues. There is so much for me to talk and it's all so exciting. I'm not a huge fan of Venom but the King black event seems really interesting so I might try some things I normally wouldn't in the Marvel Comics.
Thanks for this. I've been wanting to start since forever but didn't know when and where to start
Another tip: Check out your local library. Many titles are included in their digital offerings like through Hoopla.
I've been away from Variant for a while. Tell me about this "new" background. I absolutely love it! Is it real of a projection? As far as a tip, "Go to a Convention." talk to creators big and small, talk to other comics fans. Become part of the larger community and make friends. You'll be surprised by how many people there are just like you.
I'm 33, a medical doctor, and started reading comic book only last year. Started with Transmetropolitan and now Sandman. I also already finished some Grant Morrison (We3, Vimanarama) and started reacently on Alan Moore's Swamp Thing. :)
Invincible is Def worth a read
I've been mostly sporadic with my comic reading. When I do read comics, it's always from my library, and that brings up its own challenges. But, I've managed to read some pretty cool stuff, even if I had to read them out of order or have incomplete story lines. Comics, and the characters the create, is just cool to me, so I try my best to dive into it more and more.
Personally i don't like comixology because is very expensive. I mean that in comixology you buy an non physical item near to real comic book price. So I'm wondering, is paper prices really expensive as they say or amazon just over price its comics? Moreover, if you buy something digitally not only you can't sell it to another person but if amazon stop running comixology, you will lose your items. This means that you don't really own your comics.
Of course comixology has a vast of advantages, but i will not choose it.
I would add that new comic book readers check their local library as well. They carry many trades and graphic novels. You can also request material from other libraries. Good way to read some comics free.
I had about a 20 year gap in reading comics but got back in to it with the new 52. I’m loving collecting now!! Awesome video, great tips! 👍🏻
Epic collection from marvel is a good way to start reading comics they are a little expensive but worth it you Get 18 issues and sometimes 2+issues
Ive just got a job now so i can finally afford them and just dont know where to start especially when im familiar with so many stories and love so many characters
Tip #1 for new comic readers, don't buy any comics from marvel/dc unless it is an event, do not get fooled by #1 issues they are not really #1 it is just a ploy to make you buy it thinking it is the start, it is not. Stick to indie comics that actually have a continuing story and dont change writers every other month, read japanese comics as they stay with 1 writer too. The one who starts the story will finish the story. Stick to volumes as they are a cheaper way to experience any series.
What do you do if there's no local comic book shop, and you want physical copies?
This is actually very helpful, But since I don't have a Comic Shop around Me it might be better for Me to get Digital comics instead 😁, Thank You So very much for The Help
Hey, I just started reading comics since 2 weeks and I just wasted my 2 weeks to find how to read it in a timeline. 😭 I got about the Marvel timeline but DC's timeline ah I can't do it.
Read new 52 Batman if u love batman . I started from last year and I did new 52 too then rebirth and now some pre flashpoint for fun stories
Learn DC timeline and reboot from wiki or comic TH-cam channels
Pick a character you like and find the beginning of an author's run. Continuity isn't too important
somehow i like DC timeline way more than Marvel
@@ryanmadej6694 I agree with that it's an amazing run.
Here’s another tip go comic book shopping on Friday because Thursday is when they get the new comics and everybody will be there and trample you to the new comic books
Shops sell new comics every Wednesday
Jared Sullivan ohhhh most places I’ve heard Thursday but I guess I was wrong thanks for correcting me ( also that was not sarcasm)
I started with X-Men in 1996, and I liked the X-Men series from 1992. Summer of '96 was defined for me by X-Men Vs. Onslaught. Everybody older and younger than me will hate it, but it's what got me so into comic books back at age 16. From there, I learned so much comic book history since then.
Another tip I would say is to join something like reddit or discord and find a server revolving around comics.i was only a little bit into comics before a friend invited me to a comic server they're in on discord and it was a huge help to have a group of people to discuss and learn from.
One of the ways that I always like to describe the differences between DC and Marvel is If you like Gods trying to be human than DC is for you; if you like humans trying to be Gods than Marvel is for you.
I'm not 100% sure it's always accurate because I haven't been reading comics for too long and prefer DC, but it just seems like Marvel characters are always weaker than their foes and trying to push their limits to win, and DC heroes are always just trying to figure out how to live a life. Even the human DC characters like Batman, really don't have any idea how to just be like... human. All their relationships are damaged and many are toxic.
I say, skip single issues completely. Especially physical single issues. Amazon is your best option for discounted trades. Only buy single issues (physical or digital) if you only want one or two issues from a trade, it's a oneshot, or the issues would be cheaper than the trade.
Unless it’s a dollar comic
I'd also recommend looking in your local library. Most libraries have graphic novel sections. It's free, so you're not out any money, so it's great way to test the waters. Sure, you might not find the same selection as you would in a comic book shop, but you'll find tons of graphic novels that contain full story arcs, and usually the offerings are enough to give you some idea of whether or not you're remotely interested in the character, artwork, or writing.
Great video idea! I'd say I'm a relatively new comic book reader (1 year). I've always loved the movies and watched people recapping comics like Comicstorian, but last year I started actually reading them.
I'd also like for you to do more lists or things like this regarding comics. Top 10 comics of 2019, Top 10 dark comics, Top 10 Superman comics etc
I got into comics from reading Injustice: Gods Among Us, it’s good for starting out I think. I was watching the animated shows for DC growing up, so yeahhh
Id like to see an intro to manga. Manga is the medium that introduced reading to me.
I think another great tip is to check with your local library. Mine has tons of comics in the form of ebooks, 100% for free. This is a great option for people who have limited funds but still want to read comics.
DC universe app 👍🏻
Do you think you guys might do a video on how to get a job in comics like you have? Cos I love comics/nerd culture and would really like a job doing it in some way
Go to Comicstorian and watch comics for free !
I love moon knight i will read his comivs
i’m 18 and now want to get into reading comics. i managed to get a hold of #1 1984 of the west coast avengers and i like it
Be sure to check your library. Mine has a bunch of trades and graphic novels.
Why does this channel only talk about superheroes? The best comics aren't even about heroes
It's just what they chose to focus on. It's like how there are channels dedicated to Star Wars, it's what they specialise in. But I get it, I don't read many superhero comics and mostly read image or 2000ad
Great tips, very helpful!
Tip 11: tip 8 is partly BS. Marvel has never officially rebooted their comic universe. Marvel has been working from the same continuity they've had since the 60's, with loads of retcons (not reboots) along the way, which makes their continuity incredibly confusing.
Just now getting into comics at the age of 27, these tips are appreciated. I think I'm hooked.
Did anyone notice that reverse flash was in the trailer for crisis, but wasn't in the event...
I’ve always been into superheros but never read comics until into the spider verse came out. Loved the movie so much and wanted to see more miles morales. Been reading comics for a year now.
Have you seen the trailer for Morbius and can you do a history of him?
he will probably do one around the time the movie is out. it would collect more views.
what if I start with Sandman?
Trades sometimes can still be hard and intimidating to jump into, so sometimes omnibuses are arguably better. Comixology's apparently worse, and League of Comic Book Geeks app helps a lot to organize.
I started Collecting Comic Books because when I head about the “Energon Universe” by Skybound which included of course, Transformers, G.I Joe Hero DUKE, the villain Cobra Commander and a new one part of this shared Universe, Void Rivals, I started to collect it
Tip 11= Watch a Comic Video on TH-cam where they actually Read Out The Comics to You, I Recommend “Comicstorian” to see if you like that Story and if you would like to Continue It and Read the Rest For Yourself.
Thanks for the tips. This really helped. 👍
Thank you so much, Variantt for thissss
I actually started reading comic books in the mid and late 1970s. For me, it started with the animated Super Friends and Shazam. And then Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman and Christopher Reeves' Superman really piqued my interest. I read the first five years of The New Teen Titans! Yes, I had issue one, which my mother, without my permission, gave away (!!!!) I stopped reading in the fall of 1985 when I started college: I could no longer afford it and did not have the time. After that I only kept up with the important stuff like the death of Superman and, of course, movies and television shows. I got back into reading comics regularly when I was 44 years old and DC relaunched with the New 52. I forgot how much I had missed it. I caught up with a lot of stories using many of the recommendations noted in this video as well as watching Variant Comics (when I first discovered your channel, I thought you guys were broadcasting from a physical comic book store!) This is a great video (as always)----thank you for posting!
I went through my basement, found a suit case it has my pops, Richie rich comics, basketball cards all sorts of collectibles, I googled it, their may be some value, I had no idea he even collected. 😂😂😂 I won’t sell them, I think I will start, to add to the collection, privately and quietly like home. I don’t have children, I do have some curious and adventurous nieces and nephews, who can one day find them like I did my pops. I ordered my first two comics, the past amazing Spider-Man 23 ms marvel was just killed, and miles morales #1, I googled deaths, first appearances, are big markers for collecting. 😂😂😂 hopefully this works.😂😂😂😂😂
1. Libraries are FREE. Most Libraries have a comics/manga section. If people don't have money to spend on a title, they can check their local library if they have it.
2. Hoopla is also a great website. If you have a library card, you can create a free account and enter your library card to borrow digital comics. They have a great selection of comics. DC, Marvel, Image and more. All of it for FREE. The downside, however, is that you have limited number of borrows. Depending on your library, it can be 4-30 borrows per month.
Also Marvel Unlimited is NOT $5 per month it's $9.99.
New readers need to be aware that characters that are seen in the big screen or television series are not truely an interpretation of what their characteristics and personalities are in the comic books. Therefore do not be upset disappointed of the heroes you enjoy in one media is not the same in another, this can be good or bad depending what the reader enjoys.
Comicbook Fan yup! Just have fun with it. Ezra millers flash comes to mind. He’s not even close to the comic version but you know what? I have fun and enjoy it regardless.
“2020 is still nice and fresh”
2020: I’m sorry little one
This was a cool vid. When I got into this world of comics fully, I asked a lot of questions, looked up vids, comments etc. It took a lot time and dedication. Was able to find my own LCS and been in there ever since almost weekly (crazy, I know) making friends. But as I say, "if your into something be into it." When I finally had the opportunity DC Rebirth came at the right time and my love for these characters grew even more, truly understating them, and their world. (Comics is the biggest medium out there, you don't have to follow just DC and Marvel superheroing. You have plenty of other genres and publishers). Now, sometimes I do feel like even I can turn into a toxic comic fan and for that I apologize. But when I see a person speak on a character they know absolutely nothing about it does bother me. Call what you see or maybe call it passion. But I dislike when a person who has never picked up a single storyline spew inconsistencies about a character scaring him/her off from someone new who maybe missing out. Example, Superman. He's lasted a 1k issues and been around for 80 plus years with classic storylines for a reason. READ people. Make your own judgment, get your own unbiased info from the source. Movies and TV only tell so much. Anyways, sorry for the rant. I'm mostly a DC guy whose a huge fan of Superman and Marvel just for the X-Men.
Thanks for the video. I’m so new to this that I hadn’t seen your channel before. How about tips for going somewhere other than Marvel and DC. They have so many titles sit is too much for, I’ve started looking at the likes of Image and Witchblade/artefacts or maybe Star Wars. What are your recommendations for non-superhero comics?
I’m fairly new and figured out the best thing to do it join a subscription service to help catch up. You can read a ton of comics for cheap and then only buy what you loved. I’m currently using comiXology since they have comics from all publishers to help figure out what you like. You can spend months reading and enjoying what you like for like $10. If you end up liking marvel/dc more then sub to that.
I grew up on Batman The Animated Series also (85 baby) and also Spider-Man the Animated series on Fox... I miss being a child in the 90s
If you have the time i would appreciate it if you guys would help me out and answer me some quesitons as i am really interested in getting in to comics :)!
1. Is there any good free or relatively cheap site for reading comics with an abbonement system since i can not afford spending 3dollars for each comic? (i am a poor student :( )
2. I also like more brutal/gore things and animated series any tips?
3. My favorite heroes and villains are: Scarecrow (by far i like him the most) , brainia, deathstroke, 2fac, riddler - any recommanditions for starting reading?
Pass butter!
I’m new to reading comics and find this channel very helpful for me with getting into comics.I appreciate videos like this and find them very helpful.I would like to see more in the future similar to this one.Like more about stuff with getting into comics and helpful tips for new readers.Thanx again and great video and channel.Keep up the great content also. 😁😁😁
Here a Tip for those non superhero fans try some comics like The life and Times of Uncle Scrooge by or Mickey Mouse by Disney with the Mickey you don’t have to start from the beginning you can start from where ever same with some of the Archie comics or try dc’s classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons such as Flintstones wacky races Snaggle Puss Johnny quest space ghost and that her keloid in minCan re can quest space ghost and the Herculo it in one series
Haha started reading batman who laughs and I it felt like it was a follow up story so I decided to look the character up and which series he first appears in (dark nights: metal) and didn’t understand one bit. And saw a page on have to read the metal story arc or whatever you call it. It says it begins with Dark days: The forge then -“- the casting. I am just wondering how important the tie in issues are? + I feel I am in the middle of a on going universe and that I need to read other story arcs before reading metal can someone help me please😅 I think I started reading comic books the wrong way😢
Best advice I can give is don’t read Woke bul-schlock by Marvel.
Especially Mark Waid & ta nehisi coates. I hate what that racist shit did to CPT America
Holy Comics!! Thank you So much for those tips! Also thank you for pointing out that SOME comic book stores are very judgmental and toxic when it comes to amateur readers or those starting to get into comics. It’s sad really because some think we are not fans just because We don’t own EVERY title or a regular customer. Which is another reason why I am intimidated to even go to a comic con dressed up as one of my fav characters. BUT these tips helped!! You guys are awesome at Variant!!
sooo as a new reader i’m totally lost. i’m fifteen and there’s just so much out there, i also get confused between comics being sold as issues and volumes? that’s probably a rookie mistake but what can you expect it’s been a few weeks since i got into this - i’ve been reading the Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth series but i don’t know where to go next…i cant find where i’m supposed to go next and i can’t tell if i need to read a different series because it’s ended or not? 😭 i’m just so lost and i feel like i’ve missed so much when i read things, for example when i see people talking about the red hood rebirth they will mention stuff that i think i should’ve come across so far but i’ve never seen it….i’m just so lost and confused aaaand honestly need some help :(
It's so cool you're back