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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chun-tzu" data-source="post: 898097" data-attributes="member: 1441">I'd agree with that list, but with a caveat: Watchmen and Dark Knight Returns are both pretty dark and gritty, so if that's not really your thing, you may not enjoy them very much (despite the fact that they really are the closest thing to required reading in comics).A couple TPBs that are almost in the same category:Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller and David MazzucchelliThis is arguably the definitive Daredevil story, some of legendary Frank Miller's best work, and may serve as the inspiration for the Daredevil movie sequel.Astro City: Life in the Big City by Kurt Busiek and Brent AndersonThese super-heroes are not DC or Marvel, but heavily inspired by them. It's a realistic take on super-heroes, with some really great stories, in an anthology style.All of the above are more new-reader-friendly than the X-books, which are loaded with dozens of characters, back story, and continuity.Plus, here's a tip: look for trade paperback lots on eBay. You'd be surprised how often you can pick up a stack of TPBs for less than cover. The reason is that people don't often buy lots, because they won't usually want everything in it. It's almost as good as the bargains you can get at a comic con.</blockquote>