Comic Books 101 - Getting Started 

This man knows his stuff.

Literally said out loud "that was a great video". As someone just starting out, I appreciate it.

the thing is i love the feel and physical having of a comic, buying digital is so much easier and i could read alot more and pay alot less as on amazon you can return after 14 days but then i would have nothing to show for it. I think i will continue buying trades and omnibus/compendiums.

You kinda look like Keanu Reaves xD

This video was made a while ago, so maybe Marvel Unlimited wasn't as much of a thing then, but I feel like Marvel Unlimited should be considered if someone's interested in reading digital comics as it is by far the most affordable way to read tens of thousands of Marvel Comics. DC Universe also has some good comics on it though their selection is no where near the size of Marvel Unlimited

Unless you really like reading comics weekly I would recommend trades. For most story arcs it's a better part of a year or more before the arc ends. I find this makes it very hard to follow. Also for collecting I prefer the look of a bookshelves full of trades vs tons of issues.

image comics must reads!!!--- twd--- southern bastards---saga--- scalped---east of west--- chew--- invincible those are good

It would be amazing if I wasn't a broke high school student xD. thanks for the video btw c:

Comic Books 101 is good to know. When the uninitiated find out your a hardcore fanboy they always want to talk about it and possibly become one. Its a fun conversation because i love being a goodwill ambassador for the comics industry.

"don't read any story that has the word CLONE in the title" LMAO!! too funny.

Thanks for the Video .... I'm in the exact situation as the guy who sent in the question, and you gave a great breakdown and pro tips and what to consider when getting into comics.

Thanks Will, this was great. Just downloaded comixology. About to start reading Hush in class because I am that excited! You and bob keep these vids coming. I've watched them all!

thank you for sharing I am now reading MARVEL now and I love it

I've always been trade paperback.

Digital is shit, nothing beats an actual paper comic

i like tpb just got into comics again and this format is the best to got into the storys plus they are more to read befor you need to buy the next digital is cool for reading missed issues and new stuff

I've decided now that I'm just going to buy the Batman and Nightwing comics by volumes, then only buy single issues if I like the cover art or the issue in general. This video helped a lot so thank you!

I'm new to comics thanks to the walking dead. After that I started to read the all new Wolverine and my local comic store did not have issue 14-23. I went to that same app that you mention and within one day I was all caught up. Tom Taylor is doing amazing job with that series. I am not a fan of digital, but it seems like digital is the best way to get any issue at any time.

There are so many ways to read comics. Issues, trades, digital physical... I love 'em all!

Definitely want to check out Hush now. Superman Red Son actually made me give Superman a chance, and I'm really digging Superman Unchained right now.

I can never find single issues because there are literally no comic book stores in Dubai. The only places I can buy trade paper backs in kinokuniya book world

A decade later and this video still holds up as great advice..

Singles r more expensive but allows early release and control of what the reader collects. It's more fun to hunt down singles. Tpb doesn't necessarily mean the volume will collect all singles appropriately. I'd say 8/10 it will, but not all back issues will be collected into a tpb. Online is easy, and takes no physical space. It's easy to access, however you don't ever own the comic and can never have the physical copy in your hands.

here in 2020 trying to get into comic books, nice video :D

I've been reading book since I was 9 years old and what got me into comic books was the video game X-Men Legends and what made me by that game was that I grew up watching the cartoon from the 90s on Fox Kids and X-Men evolution also obviously I grow at the movies

if you watch this video with youtube's subtitles/CC on it is really funny, I recently started collecting some trade paperbacks I started with DC's new 52 line and have picked up some stuff by IDW

dude I loved and collected comics for years and Im a victim of my storage flood and I am slowly getting back into it but I had to sub and thumbs you up thx for taking the time out to help fellow comic people with your thought's bro peace blood

@ the Wolff den there's a channel call comicstorian that we'll give you a heads up on all story arch without spoiling the story.

I bought The Man Who Laughs and Hush for my girlfriend and we have yet to read them and I have yet to hunt down The Long Halloween. My next day off is Friday for my birthday and I might be stopping at Half Price Books and besides Saga trades I may be looking for the Long Halloween finally so I can read all 3 of your recommendations. I've also heard good things about Dark Knight Returns and Year One. Truthfully I'm more of a Deadpool/Saga/Spawn fan and the odd Spidey book, but I'm always looking for new books to try. I also want to try Astonishing X-Men as that book sounds really neat being written by Joss Whedon, whose responsible for so many nerdy properties. For the record, I HATE the new X-Men and the direction its headed in and it made me think, "This is so dry. I thought comics were supposed to be fun." Anyway, I'm also looking for Sin City: The Hard Goodbye because it was my favorite segment in the Sin City movie and Volumes 2-4 of Cable's second run series from 2008-2010 i.e. Messiah War.

Saga is always my #1 recommended comic to people. It's one of the best comics ever

if you want to get into comics, and you like and know star wars start with some of those some are amazing like vador down or obi and anakin and most people know star wars so the characters and references arent hard to understand and there is a wide range of light heated all the way to really dark comics in star wars

Thanks for the video Will, just ordered Astonishing Xmen Vol 1 as well as The Man Who Laughs and are arriving sunday. super exited :D

Some good advice, i also think sub`ing to the comic book you want from DC or Marvel, this way its in your mailbox every month. Bad thing is you have to wait up to 6 to 8 weeks before you get the 1st copy in your mailbox. Plus Plus Sub`ing is cheaper than book stores and news stand prices.

This video was so helpful for a newbie like me. Thanks for taking the time to do this :)

I find that many people’s first comic is Watchmen, which is a terrible start. One of the best things about it is its color palette, which is subtly different from the standard 4 color palette of its day. Then, there are the ways that the Golden Age comics characters compare to the Silver Age comics and how their differences reflect changes in American history.

At Walmart I got justice league new 52, super man unchained new 52, and superman and Wonder Woman all of $5 in total

I’m new to comics! My question is-> what’s are good comics to read involving Clark Kent , not to much Superman. But focuses on Clark Kent story. Don’t know if that even exist? I’m a new reader and I will like to start with a good story. Thank for you help!

When I started readin comics way back in the 2012 and my 1st comic was Alan Ford and then i also started reading Bonelli Comics. If you can find Dylan Dog,Brad Barron and Dampyr in english read them eaven if it's pyrated just read it. You won't regret it

Have you purchased any comics from amazon? I really want to order some but i'm kind of worried. Any suggestions of where to buy them? I did just get my first deadpool volume but it was rather pricey and i bought it at a comic book store. $35 for a volume. Yup.

great video man. Subscribed.

if i was starting out, as far as classics go, tpbs of watchmen, alan moores swamp thing,....and ff masterworks covering 45-75ish., lastly, master of kung fu omnibus #4 is also good.....imo.

Was wondering if your a fan of spawn cause I've heard that it's a good read

I actually like the Clone sage. And it's one of the few Spider-man comics I actually kept

Will: I need Comic Books 201! - Please tell me there are more batman stories like Hush and more Whedon Xmen? I've exhausted your recommendations and have branched out. Most recently finished up the Killing Joke and wasn't a huge fan. Teach me the ways!

Great video man, definitely will be sharing for comic book starters

I can be a major completionist. I started reading comics by going through every X-Men book in order. I'm just past Uncanny 300 and I'm doing the same with Spider-Man, though I'm being more choosy. Also, Deadpool, which the last couple years have made me question with all his new books. Point is, as I'm recently becoming a consistent comic reader, are there any characters or stories that, while good, aren't worth reading everything from, or ones you'd recommend being choosy about, like GL. Aside from Emerald Dawn, not much pre-Johns interested me.

Superman for all season by Jeph Loeb is also a great way to start reading superman!

I buy all my comics digitally except walking dead which I have 3 compendiums and the rest in trades. I couldn't imagine trying to store all the comics I've bought digitally in my apartment. Also save a lot of money so that's a plus as well

The problem with digital comics is the actual physical comic book price... why pay full price when the book is going to read in about 20minutes and on a tablet or phone? Problem is that they need money to upkeep everything. I think the worst culprit currently is the Dark Nights Metal books, $5 +tax :(

Just got massively into Xmen recently ...continuity help!! How do I start comic series? Where do I jump in? How do I track the story arc? Help please !

So recently I bought second chance antman and it contains books 1to 3 but I can find the next ones anywhere. I'm pretty sure there's another one because it ends on a cliff hanger and I want to know what happens so badly!! Great video it's very helpful that they put multiple books into one for a new collector like me.

This is good but really the best Xmen shit is anything with Chris Clearmont "Uncanny" and or New X-Men (2001 series)

I've never thought about buying or collecting comic books but I've always loved watching the more popular films eg batman etc an I seen the trailer for suicide squad and I'm so intrigued on Harley Quinn's story what comic books would you recommend for me to buy and read first for her storyline?

What are some good online comic stores? I've been reading trades for about a year and want to get into reading monthly issues but the closest comic book store is three hours away.

This was super helpful. Thanks bro.

Could you recommend a starting point for Batman comics? Thanks

comic book stores are coming more rare?

You act like Ebay doesn't exist. You can find extensive floppy (single issue) runs of second tier and third tier characters far cheaper than trade paperbacks some times.

Any recomendations for Black Panther other then the Ta-Nehisi Coates and Cristopher Priest ones as I've allready ordered them.

You were great on HBO’s “Silicon Valley”

Thanks man-very helpful ☺️

bad advice to go digital. no way I am spending 1000s of dollars on pdf files with 0 resale value

What's the best mystery subscription box for trade comics and graphic novels? Most of the comic of the month type subscriptions seem to only offer single issues.

This really helped me

Which do you prefer? Paperback or hardback comics? I went with paperback because I wanted that classic magazine style. Did I make The right decision ?

great guide man! just getting prepared for my wallet to get ten times lighter lol

Well I've been collecting good comic book since I was 14 back in 2012 when I was in high school but over the years and then on stomach about the comments again it it's hard to find a comic book store here down under in Australia because it's not that much big of a subculture franchise for the young generation here but I got myself sign up to Marvel unlimited and I'm hoping to try not a comic book digital app to try so I can read all colour books I want it's good that's where we could support the rating printing press

will it be okay to skip Astonishing X-Men: Xenogenesis????????????

How do you know if it trade paperback I was checking for green lantern rebirth and it just says paperback does that mean it is

What about the killing joke?

Remember that going digital means you are not gaining any type of value! Digital products will never truthfully go up in value because digital products can be made infinite. Remember that digital isn’t cared for so when going digital you will not give a shit about the product because it isn’t really there.

thanks for your work, great video :)

Physical comics are better.It's better to actually have the comic books in your hands.Collecting comics is awesome.

Very instructive, knowledgeable guy but no thanks, not my kinda stuff. I just collect comic books from their early 10 cents years when they had cartoon characters or western heroes or maybe TV stars I could relate to. Anybody ever hear of Dennis The Mennis?

When you talk about single issues being hard to find, why not talk about pull list. Most shops will love to accommodate a pull list because it helps them know what to order and it is guaranteed sales.

Thank you!! Very helpful!

Sir Wulff got a question for you on twitter. Hope you answer me. Newbie on comics here

I still defend there were good parts of the Clone saga.

And Batman Endgame

Let's collab Wulff!

haha you're awesome bro

What about Watchmen?

Anyone else hate the big thick books they don’t really have that comic feel in my opinion😂

Sometimes when I read a comic , the story seems t just completely change for the last few pages . Any reason for that? And how do I keep track of that

Dude, first, great video, that was entertaining. Secondly, what if I wanna go all out and read the whole fucking thing from the very first comics, is that something that can be done?

great video

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN is fucking amazing

Can you recommend me a starting point on The Punisher?

Woah, I jsu realized this is the same guy I watch all my nintendo videos from!

I'm on the hunt for all the 2099 individual comics

Thanks for this, fellow New Yorker :)

thanks a ton man, this really helped :D

Good video. I would recommend instocktrades for trades as well. This is a good source for new readers.

This may just be me but I honestly hate single issues so fucking much 😂 I just want trades and omnibi

mate, whats the difference between trade paperbacks, story arcs and bundles

Good advice but ultimate spider Man stinks and so does everything after one more day Peter wasn't Peter after that I personally. Loved the clone stories not the ending but awesome characters

Just found this video. Do you have any recommendations for starting with Daredevil? Thx Edit: DEADPOOL!! I meant Deadpool!!

I will never purchase digital comics or digital books! They don’t work for me. I never read them and when I do they hurt my eyes and I can never fully pay attention to what is happening. I understand paper does destroy trees but I feel that is better then stressing over digital publishment. To make paper more eco friendly I will make paper out of hemp cannabis in the future. I will forever purchase paper copy. FOREVER Literally if paper copy’s were to stop being published (they never will stop) I will stop reading. I only read because books are on paper and I love a paper reading!!!

What is a soft reboot?

"If you can go digital, go digital." And get zero resale value and lose all of the novelty of actually collecting? Bad advice.