Just Getting Into Comics

So I just picked up Watchmen on Saturday, and I'm getting REALLY into it.  After reading the first couple chapters, I'm getting interested in other comics.  The only thing is, I'm really big on seeing the beginnings of things.  Like If I was going to start watching a movie half-way through, I wouldn't even want to do it.  If I start reading a particular comic after it's been going for quite a while, am I going to understand what's going on?  Also, are there any promising new comics coming soon, or even ones where only a few issues are out?  Finally, would you recommend buying comics locally or online?  If online, are there any cheap sites for Canadians?  Thanks for all the help guys!

For me part of the whole thing is going to the store and picking them up so I def suggest that.....

Ghost Rider - Start at Issue 18 of the current series. That should explain what you need to know

"For me part of the whole thing is going to the store and picking them up so I def suggest that....."

If you liked Watchmen you should check some of Moore's other projects like V for Vendetta and League of Extraordinary gentlemen

Check Morrison' series of the eighties like Animal Man and Doom Patrol

"You should really look at characters that are getting their own mini's. With some of the comics I get, I did a little side research so I knew what was going on. Familiarize yourself with the character. Sometimes its good to pick up a big team series, like Avengers or the Outsiders, for example; where you get a taste for a lot of different characters in one comic. IMHO anyway."

"If you liked Watchmen you should check some of Moore's other projects like V for Vendetta and League of Extraordinary gentlemen

Check Morrison' series of the eighties like Animal Man and Doom Patrol"

"Nighthunter said:

"If you liked Watchmen you should check some of Moore's other projects like V for Vendetta and League of Extraordinary gentlemen

Check Morrison' series of the eighties like Animal Man and Doom Patrol"

Animal Man is a great comic. also for Moore In Hell is also an awesome one"

"Darkchild said:

"Nighthunter said:

"If you liked Watchmen you should check some of Moore's other projects like V for Vendetta and League of Extraordinary gentlemen

Check Morrison' series of the eighties like Animal Man and Doom Patrol"

Animal Man is a great comic. also for Moore In Hell is also an awesome one"

I haven't tried that one yet lol"

Thanks for all of the suggestions everyone!

Nighthunter said:

"If you liked Watchmen you should check some of Moore's other projects like V for Vendetta and League of Extraordinary gentlemen

Check Morrison' series of the eighties like Animal Man and Doom Patrol"

X-men is doing the origin runs......Beast, Jean Grey, are the ones I have. Give you a nice start. ....Magneto Testament. ............Wolverine Origins.