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Watchmen
1.  Watchmen by Alan Moore
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  "Where everyone starts. A must read, really."
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Batman: Dark Knight Returns
2.  Batman: Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
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  "Along with Watchmen, very influential on the superhero genre. I like the sequel even more."
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Promethea: Book 2
3.  Promethea: Book 2 by Alan Moore
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  "Comics at its most original. Alan Moore deserves his place at the top."
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Essential X-Men Volume 2 TPB: v. 2
4.  Essential X-Men Volume 2 TPB: v. 2 by John Byrne
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  "Contains the classic 'Dark Phoenix' saga and 'Days of Future Past'. Also the first appearance of Kitty Pryde. Educational."
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Astonishing X-Men v. 3 : Torn (Graphic Novel): Torn v. 3
5.  Astonishing X-Men v. 3 : Torn (Graphic Novel): Torn v. 3 by John Cassaday
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  "Recaptures the magic of the Claremont years. Witty, deep and beautifully drawn by Cassaday."
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Runaways Volume 1: Pride And Joy Digest: Pride and Joy v. 1 (Runaways Digest)
6.  Runaways Volume 1: Pride And Joy Digest: Pride and Joy v. 1 (Runaways Digest) by Adrian Alphona
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  "Hilarious."
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Iron Man: Extremis TPB
7.  Iron Man: Extremis TPB by Warren Ellis
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  "Great introduction to Iron Man. Adi Granov's art looks awsome."
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Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 1: Power and Responsibility: Power and Responsibility v. 1
8.  Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 1: Power and Responsibility: Power and Responsibility v. 1 by Bill Jemas
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  "Genius update of Spiderman. If you've seen the movies and want more, start on this series."
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Alias Volume 1 TPB: v. 1
9.  Alias Volume 1 TPB: v. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis
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  "Nothing like the TV show. Brilliant."
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Daredevil, Vol. 7: Hardcore TPB: Hardcore v. 7
10.  Daredevil, Vol. 7: Hardcore TPB: Hardcore v. 7 by Brian Michael Bendis
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  "Bendis' best Marvel work. What the movie should have been."
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Goldfish
11.  Goldfish by Brian Michael Bendis
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  "My favourite comicbook. An intelligent 'Sin City' doesn't even begin to describe it."
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Back on the Street (Transmetropolitan)
12.  Back on the Street (Transmetropolitan) by Warren Ellis
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  "Funny, obscene, poignant. Warren Ellis is a genius."
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Y: The Last Man Vol. 1 - Unmanned
13.  Y: The Last Man Vol. 1 - Unmanned by Brian K. Vaughan
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  "Like Runaways, a ridiculous concept is turned into something meaningful. Vaughan (along with Bendis and Ellis) are the writers to watch."
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Top Ten - Book 01 (Top 10)
14.  Top Ten - Book 01 (Top 10) by Alan Moore
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  "Alan Moore and some great artists wow us with their inventiveness."
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Sin City Volume 1: The Hard Goodbye (3rd Edition): Hard Goodbye Bk. 1 (Sin City (Dark Horse))
15.  Sin City Volume 1: The Hard Goodbye (3rd Edition): Hard Goodbye Bk. 1 (Sin City (Dark Horse)) by Frank Miller
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  "Great fun. Noir turned up to eleven."
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Captain Britain
16.  Captain Britain by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Early Alan Moore. Takes Captain Britain to a very 'V for Vendetta' place. Looks better as well."
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Powers Volume 1: Who Killed Retro Girl?: Who Killed Retro Girl? Vol 1
17.  Powers Volume 1: Who Killed Retro Girl?: Who Killed Retro Girl? Vol 1 by Brian Michael Bendis
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  "I'm a Bendis fan, and his writing here is good. But it's the art that makes Powers really special."
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The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman)
18.  The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman) by Neil Gaiman
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  "Yes, it is as good as everyone says."
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Hellboy Volume 2: Wake the Devil - NEW EDITION!: Wake the Devil v. 2 (Hellboy (Dark Horse Paperback))
19.  Hellboy Volume 2: Wake the Devil - NEW EDITION!: Wake the Devil v. 2 (Hellboy (Dark Horse Paperback)) by Mike Mignola
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  "But I think this is even better. So much more that a big red guy punching ugly monsters."
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New X-Men Volume 7: Here Comes Tomorrow TPB: Here Comes Tomorrow v. 7
20.  New X-Men Volume 7: Here Comes Tomorrow TPB: Here Comes Tomorrow v. 7 by Grant Morrison
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  "Marc Silvestri's artwork is mind-shattering. Grant Morrison's finale will have you jumping for joy."
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Kingdom Come (DC Comics)
21.  Kingdom Come (DC Comics) by Mark Waid
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  "The DC superstars have never looked this good. Mark Waid brings post-Watchmen/Dark Knight superheroes back from the dark side."
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 1: Long Way Home
22.  Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 1: Long Way Home by Georges Jeanty
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  "A great way into comics for Buffy fans. Joss Whedon writes, so it's amazing."
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Nextwave: This Is What They Want v. 1
23.  Nextwave: This Is What They Want v. 1 by Stuart Immonen
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  "Wacky fun."
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Danger Girl: Odd Jobs
24.  Danger Girl: Odd Jobs by J.Scott Campbell
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  "Forgive me. I was weak."
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The Complete MAUS
25.  The Complete MAUS by Art Spiegelman
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  "The greatest comicbook ever. I don't think it can ever be surpassed."
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Who said "comic books" are for kids? 		7 1 Mar 2011
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Watchmen- What next? 		8 9 Dec 2010
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first graphic novel for 14 YO 		6 2 Jun 2009
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night? 		0 18 Jun 2007
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A great story on what could've been the synopsis for the first four films. 		0 28 May 2007
 
   

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