I remember walking into my comic book shop a couple of years ago, when I was just starting to get into the habit, and seeing these posters for Lucifer. The posters talked about how well reviewed the series was. At the time, I hadn't read Sandman, so I didn't make any connection. I just thought it strange that the word LUCIFER would be so prominantly displayed (this being the South and all).

I am now reading it on a monthly basis and trying to find cheap back issues to get up to speed. I really enjoy the intricate plotting, so different than most mainstream fare these days.

In my attempts to catch up on posts, I now have no idea who the comics recommendations are for, but here's my two cents:

I agree with all the recommendations for Sandman - or heck, anything by Gaiman - Stardust, Violent Cases, Black Orchid, Signal to Noise. t /fangurl I'm not so big on the spin-offs. Lucifer has moments, and the new Hunter series is ok. In general, I'll skim most of the Vertigo titles, but I haven't been in love with much of their new stuff.

I'll also second Alan Moore - I'm a big Promethea fan and "Watchmen" and "V for Vendetta" were some of the comics that convinced me that comics could be a literate, adult art form.

If you're looking for other good 'adult' comics, I also recommend "The Tale of One Bad Rat" by Brian Talbot, Eddie Campbell's "Bacchus" books, "Arkham Asylum" by Grant Morrison & painted by Dave McKean. Also, Mike Mignola's "Hellboy" series is a lot of fun. Think Lovecraft with a large dose of sarcasm. I loved Mignola's one-off "The Amazing Screw-On Head", but it's a bit surreal so YMMV (Your Mignola May Vary). I'll also pick up durn near anything painted by Jon J. Muth (Moonshadow, Mystery Play).

I used to love Cerebus, but now I'm holding on through sheer stubborness so I can see the end, already, and trade in all my 'phone book' collections. Dave Sim is occasionally brilliant and I love his artwork, but he is a misogynist prat I wouldn't want to have over for dinner.

Other recommendations: David Mack's "Kabuki" series and "Scud, Disposable Assassin". Scud is only available in trade paperbacks, but it was funny while it lasted and comes with actor/soundtrack suggestions.

off to the large pile of posting,

Lea

I used to love Cerebus, but now I'm holding on through sheer stubborness so I can see the end, already, and trade in all my 'phone book' collections. Dave Sim is occasionally brilliant and I love his artwork, but he is a misogynist prat I wouldn't want to have over for dinner.

You know, this is the second time I've heard that this month...

You know, this is the second time I've heard that this month...

wow. I thought I was the only female who actually owned a complete Cerebus set.

wow. I thought I was the only female who actually owned a complete Cerebus set.

One of my best friends (male) and I were discussing it. I don't own one, because, well... I can just read his, and I only buy things I plan on re-reading (Fray, Tales, etc.), but this is almost word-for-word what he said.

One of my best friends (male) and I were discussing it. I don't own one, because, well... I can just read his, and I only buy things I plan on re-reading (Fray, Tales, etc.), but this is almost word-for-word what he said.

An ex got me hooked on it, and now my compulsive need to know the end of the story no matter how bad it gets keeps me going. Kinda like late X-Files, except I was able to stop that. Reading his is definitely the way to go. I'm hoping I can at bankroll something better with the trade-ins once it ends...

Ooh! On a more positive note, Fables is also fabulous! Particullarly if you're a major folklore geek, like me.

Ooh! On a more positive note, Fables is also fabulous! Particullarly if you're a major folklore geek, like me.

Fables is probably my favorite comic right now, especially since my beloved Transmetropolitan has ended.

I s'pose this is appropriate place as any to stick this, but I've enjoyed the movie Titan AE for a fairly long time. It's a good movie, snarky, with a decent storyline and animation, and the voiceover cast is stellar.

And five minutes ago, when I'm looking at the credits, guess who helped write it? Our very own Joss.

Life's pretty cool.

I don't think Joss takes much credit for Titan AE, though, because I think that was one of his scripts that was torn apart in the Hollywood process (see other items such as X-Men and Alien 3 (or 4, I can't remember).

I bet, tho, that the snarky lines I like are Jossisms.