Watchmen
(DC Comics)
by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons
The best “comic book” ever written. It sets the standard to which every story, comic or otherwise, should be held. See the movie, but only after you’ve read the book.The Joker
(DC Comics)
by Brian Azzarello, art by Lee Bermejo
If Heath Ledger was still alive, this Joker-centric tour de force could have been the next Batman film. This is LedgerÂ’s Joker at his insanely, murderous best. Dig AzzarelloÂ’s take on the Penguin. Genius.300
(Dark Horse)
by Frank Miller
The “true” story of Spartan King Leonidas and his 300 men, who took on the invading Xerxes and his million-man march. Miller’s Spartan style (pun intended) works perfectly as he unfolds this tale of violent heroism. Read this, then pick up the DVD. You’ll scream, “Tonight we dine in Hell!!” for a week. Well I did, anyway.Green Lantern Blackest Night
(DC Comics)
by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis
Zombie superheroes brought to life by the Black Lanterns. Soooooo metal!Batman and Robin
(DC Comics)
by Grant Morrison, art by Frank Quitely
Dick Grayson has donned the cowl and that little prick Damian Wayne is the new Robin. Grayson is no Bruce Wayne and itÂ’s a good thing. Great story; great new villain, Pyg; and action, action, action. MorrisonÂ’s reboot wins