The 12 Best Comics of 2016 (So Far) by Mentalfloss.com

[MrAloha]

Dear gang,

If you guys get a chance, check out this article by mentalfloss.com.

See if your comic is on this list. And see if there is something that may interested you.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/82392/12 ... 016-so-far

And check out these double size/crossover event podcast: Comics For Fun And Profit: Episode 330 or Kowcast: Episode 7. In this episode (Episode 330 and Episode 7 are the same recording), Kyle and Drew (Hosts of Comics For Fun and Profit), Eric and James (Hosts of KowCast) talk about their picks for the first part of 2016. Some of their picks appear on this list.

The Comics For Fun And Profit episode 330 was a great episode. (Sorry, Eric and James. But I did download Kowcast episode 7 to listen to it again at a later date.) I enjoyed Eric and James (Owners of Kowabunga Comics) discussions about what customers are buying in their stores to what works for their shop and what doesn't. If you guys get a chance, check out one (or both) of these episodes.

Aloha!

[JohnMayo]

Of those 12, I read two and only think one might be a candidate for a 12 best of the year (so far) list for me.

[drew]

Dear gang,
And check out these double size/crossover event podcast: Comics For Fun And Profit: Episode 330 or Kowcast: Episode 7. In this episode (Episode 330 and Episode 7 are the same recording), Kyle and Drew (Hosts of Comics For Fun and Profit), Eric and James (Hosts of KowCast) talk about their picks for the first part of 2016. Some of their picks appear on this list.

The Comics For Fun And Profit episode 330 was a great episode. (Sorry, Eric and James. But I did download Kowcast episode 7 to listen to it again at a later date.) I enjoyed Eric and James (Owners of Kowabunga Comics) discussions about what customers are buying in their stores to what works for their shop and what doesn't. If you guys get a chance, check out one (or both) of these episodes.

Aloha!

Thanks Jason - we appreciate the support (it was a long episode but fun to do)

[MrAloha]

Thanks Jason - we appreciate the support (it was a long episode but fun to do)

Dear Drew,
No problem. It was a fun episode to listen to because you, Kyle, Eric, and James were laid back and just talking comics.

Aloha!

[MrAloha]

Of those 12, I read two and only think one might be a candidate for a 12 best of the year (so far) list for me.

To me, the good thing about this list is that it challenges me to try something from Fantagraphics or Drawn & Quarterly.

Aloha!

[SpideySavestheDay]

Thanks for posting. I was unfamiliar with half those titles but one of them definitely peaks my interest.

[MrAloha]

Thanks for posting. I was unfamiliar with half those titles but one of them definitely peaks my interest.

Dear Spidey Saves The Day,

Thank you for responding to my post. I'm glad one of the titles have peaked your interest. I plan to read The Vision by Tom King. The first issue is out on Marvel Unlimited.

Aloha!

[thomasf2220]

That is a great list of comics you have there.

[erickowabunga]

I keep coming back to this, and think that everyone else should give their inputs. So I will start it out. Here are some of my favorite books (Pre-Rebirth):

Silver Surfer (Marvel) - This book is (in my opinion) the best Marvel title out right now. It has elements of superhero/human interactions, intergalactic/earth based locations, and covers great topics in a gentle and entertaining way. Not to mention the Eisner award for the best single issue of the last year (Silver Surfer 11).

Autumnlands Tooth and Claw (Image) - Kurt Busiek - need I say more? The story of an anthropomorphic world that is losing its magic. Call down the 'Champion', who is a mere human. What can he possibly do to bring back the magic? Did we waste the last of our magic on this? Follow the journey of Dusty (a white terrier) and the Champion, as they seek to save a world filled with amazing beasts and a feudal caste system that has been thrown on it's head.

Rough Riders (Aftershock) - Annie Oakley, Houdini, Teddy Roosevelt, and more. What else is there to say? Take all of the larger than life historical figures from American history, and send them on a road trip. How will they survive?

James Bond (Dynamite) - Following 007 on new missions throughout the world. You can pick up at any story arc start, as the missions stand alone, and if you are sick of the over glamorizing of the hollywood James Bond films, this Bond is much closer to Ian Flemming's original design on Bond. Still a good looking man, who has no issue with ladies, he is a bit harder/more brash, and is willing to do what needs to get done. This has been a great series so far from Warren Ellis.

DC Pick coming out of Rebirth:
Nightwing. Dick Grayson, back in his black and blue. Great art, and AMAZING writing by Tim Seeley. If you haven't picked this up, you should give it a try - I don't want to spoil anything yet.