So I'm looking for some good series I could actually get into and enjoy I enjoy fantasy genres and sci fi things and for comics darker story lines would be great. Thanks for the suggestions
Sci-fi and fantasy have never (probably) seen a greater sythesis than in the Artemis Fowl series.
Anything on Vertigo. Vertigo is an imprint of DC and generally has darker stuff. Saga of the Swamp Thing and the Watchmen were my introduction into comics. The Sandman soon followed. That's pretty dark and has fantasy and scifi elements. I also really enjoy Locke and Key and I've been reading the Sin City books recently.
As for books, I started the Gentleman Bastard series by Scott Lynch. I'm almost done with the first book. It's considered fantasy. Also anything by Joe Hill. His stuff has dark fantasy and scifi elements to it.
Quote from: Steerpike on November 09, 2013, 11:44:33 PM
Sci-fi and fantasy have never (probably) seen a greater sythesis than in the Artemis Fowl series.
While I loved that series, too, I believe the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series to be the best (in my humble opinion). I have all the books and have been seriously considering rereading them (something I never do, because I get bored with books when I try to do that).
I just looked it up and the author's name is Michael Scott. Now I'm gonna watch The Office lol
The Name of the Wind.
Eragon is great, so is divergent. It might be a bit too much romance for some people but the mortal instruments series is great through book 3
Just picked up the first book in the gentlemen bastards series lets see how this goes
Bone
I've just started reading an espionage Dark Horse comic series called Mind MGMT by Matt Kindt. It's really great. I also just heard that Ridley Scott picked it up to make a movie out of it.
The story is about Meru, a true crime writer who searches for the truth behind a mysterious airline flight and discovers a secret government agency of super spies, espionage, and psychic abilities. Henry Lyme, the former top agent, has gone rogue and is working to dismantle the organization.
Quote from: DimirOverlord1300 on November 10, 2013, 11:44:55 AM
Eragon is great, so is divergent. It might be a bit too much romance for some people but the mortal instruments series is great through book 3
Don't read divergent, he last book will make you want to kill someone. It just wrecks all the fun.
I enjoyed the game of thrones book series, and just about anything I've read from Piers Anthony. I haven't read comics in years, but was always partial to the x men.
I heard the walking dead comics were badass.
Yea I do agree with mlerner though, the last book was terrible
The Wheel of Time series is epic. The Mistborn series is very well written as well. I'd say the first seven books of The Sword of Truth are great. After that he just kills it.
Lord of the Rings. If that doesn't for into what you're thinking I am a sucker for most things {James Patterson}.
Quote from: Raiderrob on November 10, 2013, 07:45:20 PM
I enjoyed the game of thrones book series, and just about anything I've read from Piers Anthony. I haven't read comics in years, but was always partial to the x men.
I'm starting A Game of Thrones after I finish the Lies of Locke Lamora.
Artemis fowl, Ender's Game, I am Number Four, Fablehaven, and The Gateway To Foo were all really good.
Dresden Files!!
Daredevil. Spawn.
Killing Joke
Dark and fun stories although daredevil kinda gets redundant
Also semi related but Under The Red Hood was pretty decent on Netflix spoiler* starts out with Joker beating Robin to death with a crowbar. Also has Jensen Ackles from Supernatural.
Quote from: Destore117 on November 10, 2013, 10:21:19 PM
Daredevil. Spawn.
Killing Joke
Dark and fun stories although daredevil kinda gets redundant
Also semi related but Under The Red Hood was pretty decent on Netflix spoiler* starts out with Joker beating Robin to death with a crowbar. Also has Jensen Ackles from Supernatural.
Killing Joke was fantastic. First thing ever to show the Joker's backstory (even if it wasn't for real.)
It's a small series but I enjoyed "the looking glass wars" it was a very strange take on Alice in wonderland and did a great job keeping me occupied for a bit.
The book of lost things is pretty good it's by John Connolly
Here's the wiki article about it
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Lost_Things
Quote from: Silent1236 on November 10, 2013, 09:18:31 PM
Dresden Files!!
I really would like to read this... I have tripped the series on netflix... And the books must be amazing...:)
Anyway I am a little picky with the fantasy literature I am more like classic fantasy reader: Prachett, Sapkowski, Tolkien... Also Christopher Paolini and his Eragon series...:)
And what I really love is Douglas Adams and his Hitchhiker's pentalogy...:D (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of Universe, The Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, And Thanks for All the Fish, Mostly Harmless)
Been reading a lots of Dean Koontz lately. I enjoy THE real-life situations with a sci-fi twist. He has a decent amount of suspense.
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Quote from: Silent1236 on November 10, 2013, 09:18:31 PM
Dresden Files!!
I really would like to read this... I have tripped the series on netflix... And the books must be amazing...:)
The show did the books no justice! I've read all of them at least twice haha. Absolutely fantastic!
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on November 10, 2013, 10:26:06 PM
Quote from: Destore117 on November 10, 2013, 10:21:19 PM
Daredevil. Spawn.
Killing Joke
Dark and fun stories although daredevil kinda gets redundant
Also semi related but Under The Red Hood was pretty decent on Netflix spoiler* starts out with Joker beating Robin to death with a crowbar. Also has Jensen Ackles from Supernatural.
Killing Joke was fantastic. First thing ever to show the Joker's backstory (even if it wasn't for real.)
Well I mean if he has to have a backstory he likes to keep it multiple choice c;
Quote from: Imink on November 10, 2013, 03:04:44 PM
Just picked up the first book in the gentlemen bastards series lets see how this goes
How are you liking it? I finished it earlier this week.
I just finished The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. It's a quick read (started it this morning, took a four hour break to play The Last of Us, and just finished it) and is highly recommended.
I'm liking it so far
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on November 16, 2013, 07:46:56 PM
Quote from: Imink on November 10, 2013, 03:04:44 PM
Just picked up the first book in the gentlemen bastards series lets see how this goes
I love that game. Was sad though...
How are you liking it? I finished it earlier this week.
I just finished The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. It's a quick read (started it this morning, took a four hour break to play The Last of Us, and just finished it) and is highly recommended.
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on November 16, 2013, 07:46:56 PM
Quote from: Imink on November 10, 2013, 03:04:44 PM
Just picked up the first book in the gentlemen bastards series lets see how this goes
How are you liking it? I finished it earlier this week.
I just finished The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. It's a quick read (started it this morning, took a four hour break to play The Last of Us, and just finished it) and is highly recommended.
I absolutely lived The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. I got him to sign a copy of it along with a few other things when he came to Dallas for his last US book signing tour. (He won't be doing signing tours anymore because of his poor hands)
As for good books to read, I've really enjoyed Doomed and Damned buy Chuck Palahnuik. As for comics if you're in to a bit of darker stuff I'd recommend Darkhorse's X, and Ten Grand by JMS and Ben Templesmiths ( although been isn't doing the artwork anymore. Boo!) For just goods reads period, comic wise I suggest Saga, American Vampire, Polarity, Dream Thief, Clive Barkers Next Testament and The Wake by Scott Snyder :)
I have no clue if its mentioned yet but the killing joke batman comic was awesome, and death of the family was in a similar vein of amazing ness.
Quote from: Imink on November 09, 2013, 11:33:20 PM
So I'm looking for some good series I could actually get into and enjoy I enjoy fantasy genres and sci fi things and for comics darker story lines would be great. Thanks for the suggestions
I´m a huge fan of KABUKI (by David Mack) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuki_(comics) descent story GREAT art and a blend of asian/american point of view!
Quote from: Aladormax on November 21, 2013, 10:22:25 AM
I have no clue if its mentioned yet but the killing joke batman comic was awesome, and death of the family was in a similar vein of amazing ness.
These are amazing comics.