Best Comics Of 2011: Lonmonster’s List

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 02, 2012 @ 8:59pm
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I’ve been reading comics since I can remember. I recall running around my house as a little boy with a towel tied loosely around my neck, pretending to be The Dark Knight, Superman, or Thor. Suffice it to say that comic books have always been an extremely important part of my life. However, this was the first year I was able to work as a critic for BD, and what a magnificent year it has been. Having to read comics and consider which ones belong on a “Best of the Year” list was quite intimidating at first, there are so many I love, so many that truly take the medium to a new plateau.

I had my list narrowed down to about fifteen titles, but when push came to shove, what it really came down to was, which books do I always have on the top of my pile week after week? Which books am I just bursting at the seams to read? Any of the books in the top 5 could have landed the spot as number 1, proving that it has been a groundbreaking year in the comics industry.

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Best Comic Covers Of 2011: KtMc’s List

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 01, 2012 @ 6:36pm
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As Lonmonster said below, we’ve been told a million times not to judge a book by its cover. Well, I disagree too; how else are you supposed to be introduced to books with mainly illustrations? The cover art of a print novel doesn’t always matter, because what’s inside is all writing; you’re not directed through the story by images. The cover art of a comic, however, is essentially its central image. The first impression, if you will. The cover is what first draws you in, and it all depends on who you are and what you like. It’s up to the inside to entice you to stay awhile, but that’s another article entirely. Compiled below are some of the most badass covers of 2011.

Whether they were gory, classic, funny, eccentric, or all of the above, there have been some great comics released this year. All of the titles presented above did have cool covers, but in the end, the comics inside are what won our hearts. Don’t judge a book by its cover – judge the cover and the book.

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Best Comics Of 2011: Big J’s List

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on December 29, 2011 @ 5:27pm
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2011 was a great year for comics. While this year saw many great titles get optioned for television or movies, it was also one of the strongest years in recent memory for strong storytelling and compelling books. Read on for the skinny…

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Best Comic Covers Of 2011

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 28, 2011 @ 6:51pm
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We’ve all heard the cliché a thousand times, “you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover”, but the fact of the matter is that, with comics sometimes you can do just that. The cover is the first thing that catches your eye on the shelf when you’re browsing through the shop, and when you see one that blows you away, it seems worth it just for the fantastic art. Covers are becoming increasingly important in the comics medium, so why not look back at the best this year had to offer. Below you will find a list of our top 25 comic covers of 2011. The Number 1 cover of the year shouldn’t come as any surprise. And, stay tuned for our Best of 2011 Staff Picks later this week!Read on for the skinny…

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