Ideas for supers adventures?

[Mathew_Freeman]

Read The Authority for some really powerful characters fighting on a really big scale, but with a conscience and a continuing plot that doesn't have a status quo.

 

[Kugar]

For inspirations of low level super powered action go and get your hands on "Mystery Men". I think the DVD is better because the deleted scenes really expain a lot of the actual plot and storyline.

Other inspirations for "early years" could be any over the top action plot like James Bond type or Die Hard or Leathal Weapon.

 

[WizarDru]

I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to comics. Can anyone recommend something a little pulpy with good/believable plots?

Also, does anyone know if there are any free supers adventures (for any system) available on line (like WotC does with their D&D and Star Wars web adventures)?

Well, to my knowledge, there are currently no free web adventures available, but I honestly haven't looked that hard.

As to recommendations, that does depend on which of the above appealed to you. If you're looking for some good classic material, I highly recommend Marvel and DC's reprint series in 'phonebook' format. Relatively cheap and good stories.

In particular, I would look to Marvel's "Essential Avengers" and some of DC's Justice League collections for good material that is relevant to a standard RPG group. They fit the mold of a classic supers equivalent of an adventuring party in a 4-color world (btw, in case you're wondering what the term '4-color means, it usually refers to the standard CMYK color process that was traditionally used for publishing mainstream comics, particularly Marvel and DC).

 

[shadowlight]

Thanks for the recommendations, now I won't have to walk around the comic store blindly

In case anyone else is looking for adventure ideas, while searching on Green Ronin's site, I found a post that has some excellent ideas:
http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1002&highlight=adventure
(check Mindquake's post).

 

[shadowlight]

If you're looking for some good classic material, I highly recommend Marvel and DC's reprint series in 'phonebook' format. Relatively cheap and good stories.

Well, I picked up the Essential X-Men (Issues 1-24) and I've already got some great adventure ideas. Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[BeholderBurger]

Look for V for Vendetta...this comes highly recommended for dark SuperHero Mischief.

 

[shadowlight]

Look for V for Vendetta...this comes highly recommended for dark SuperHero Mischief.

I'll check it out. Thanks!

Anyone else have a recommendation for a comics newbie?