Invincible

INVINCIBLE: ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 1 by ROBERT KIRKMAN ★★★★½Nowadays, it can be a bit scary to jump into superhero comics. There's Marvel and DC, of course, but with so many titles and crossovers and tie-ins, you'd wonder where you should start. If you'd rather start somewhere that's not heavily loaded in an already-established universe, and if you want to read a comic that doesn't really take itself seriously (and even pokes fun at the superhero genre), then definitely check out Invincible. Robert Kirkman, the creator of The Walking Dead, has created what many consider to be “the best superhero comic out there right now.” And in some sense, I have to agree. Invincible is a superhero title unlike any other superhero story. You don't have to worry about having to find another series to read to fill in gaps or find the latest issue in a crossover series to deepen your knowledge about Invincible. Everything you need to know will be in this book. Full of great characters, a relatable protagonist, and a story that starts off a bit slowly but then grabs hold of you and takes off. The last four issues in this ultimate collection really make you question the characters and story you know, but once you're hooked, you're hooked. I don't want to spoil much. Just go out and read this book!