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Why skipping issues might be the best way to get into comics
A lot of comic fans insist you need to read from the very first issue to understand a character (which I hear all the time at cons). I totally disagree because that just makes it feel like homework. My own problem was wanting to read Avengers but getting overwhelmed by how many books there are. I solved it by just picking a famous story arc, like 'Infinity Gauntlet', and starting there instead. It worked so well that I didn't feel lost at all (honestly, it was more fun). Now I tell new fans to try this method instead of chasing every single comic. It saves time and lets you actually enjoy the stories.
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vera_lewis21mo ago
Yeah the "start with a famous story arc" method works for way more than comics. I do the same thing with TV shows, just watching a standout episode someone recommends, and with video games where I'll play the most praised one in a series first. It cuts out the boring buildup and gets you right to the good stuff.
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sarah_fisher491mo ago
Ever try this with a band's greatest hits album first?
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skyler_jackson271mo ago
But what if you skip too much and miss important stuff? I get that starting with the big events is easier, but sometimes the smaller comics build up to those moments in a way that makes them hit harder. Still, if it gets you into comics, that's what counts.
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