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Find which French magazine published a Marvel story: start from the US series, then match its range in Strange, Titans, Spidey or Nova. Six checked cases.
Read article →The Punisher #1 (January 1986) by Grant and Zeck: the first Punisher series, not his first appearance. Value factors, editions and buying pitfalls.
Read article →Where to start with Peter David: a six-step reading order from Hulk: Future Imperfect to Spider-Man 2099, Supergirl and X-Factor, with advice on formats.
Read article →The Nice House on the Lake #1 (2021) key issue guide: Tynion's DC Black Label miniseries, how to spot a first printing and what drives its market value.
Read article →New Mutants #87 (1990) is Cable's first full appearance. Creators, the #86 silhouette, direct vs newsstand editions, buying pitfalls and grading.
Read article →New to Neil Gaiman's comics? Start with The Sandman volumes 1 and 2, then branch out to Black Orchid, Marvel 1602 and the McKean books, with Miracleman last.
Read article →Where to start with Matt Fraction: a six-step reading order from Hawkeye and FF to Iron Man, Sex Criminals and Casanova, with advice on which format to buy.
Read article →Where to start with Mark Millar: a six-step reading order from Superman: Red Son to Kick-Ass, Old Man Logan, The Ultimates, Civil War and The Authority.
Read article →Where to start with Kieron Gillen: a six-step reading order from Journey into Mystery to The Wicked + The Divine, Phonogram and Die, with format tips.
Read article →New to Jonathan Hickman? Start with House of X and Powers of X, then follow a six-step reading order through Image and Marvel up to Secret Wars.
Read article →Where to start with John Byrne: a six-step reading order from The Man of Steel to Next Men, with Fantastic Four, X-Men and Alpha Flight, plus collecting tips.
Read article →Where to start with Jason Aaron: a six-step reading order from Thor: God of Thunder and Absolute Superman to Scalped and Southern Bastards, with buying tips.
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