DeadKittens001

Sorry to the fan boys out there, but in my opinion the movie makers should try and do whatever it takes to make non comic book fans want to see the movie.  A lot of people out there don't read comics because they can't get past the outfits and the impression that they are kids stuff.  Most of these hero's, if presented in true replicas of their costumes, would turn the general viewing public off.  The movies would then flop and we would miss an opportunity to drag people into our world.  =)
 
Maybe this is the creator in me, but there still aren't enough of "us" to make doing comics a great career path, which means less people are able to quit the day jobs and make the comics we love to read.  
 
I think the shift towards more traditional interpretations of the costumes is a good sign though.  It means that the costumed super hero is becoming legitimized amongst the general public.  I believe X-men was a necessary step in that process.  It introduced people to the characters with minimal susspension of disbelief required.  Now we have a general public who look forward to comic movies even though they had never before picked up a comic book, and that audience is even excepting the costumes more easily.  That translates to movie adaptions of comics like Thor and Green Lantern.  Really think about ten - fifteen years ago.  These movies probably would have flopped, and not just because of special effects.  Now they do well.  You'll probably even be sitting in a theater where comic fans are outnumbered 5-1.  In a time where most comic companies are posting losses it's quite possible that these movies are floating the industry through a tough time and creating new readers for the future.  This means more potential money for comic creators, and more comics for us.  

I think that what we will see is a move towards an all digital comic world, but at some point the companies will strike a deal with the print on demand companies to make their rosters available that way.  
 
If I were a comic book shop I would start making a move to become less of a comic shop per-se and more of a gathering place for comic fans in general.  Maybe a digital comic cafe sort of thing, with wi-fi and everything from coffee to energy drink and soda, Comic themed snacks and food, and events.  I think for most of us going to the comic shop isn't just about picking up comics.  Comic shop proprietors are kind of like bartenders for the geek underground anyways.  

Congrats Cutting Edge!  Sorry Sora, I forgot to check in this morning and end the voting.  =)

Thanks all.  They should really sticky official where to start threads in each of these forums.  I tried going back through posts to see if anyone had posted something like this.  So, thank you for the link Huntress.  =)

So, I'm looking to start collecting some of the more iconic character's books.  I'm just wondering where would be the best place to start with Wonder Woman right now?  I know there should be a few breaking points in story within the last twenty issues or so.  Any suggestions?

This one is hard for me to vote on.  Lots of great entries.  
 
I think my vote goes to Panyo, though it was close between his, Lt1085, and Cutting Edge.

Let the voting begin.
 
 
Decoy Elite
 

Between Cutting Edge and Payno for me.  I'm going with Payno.  Ghost looks great in his style.

Nice one LT1085.  Love the legs,
 
Decoy:  You could also try Manga studio.  It's not too pricey.  I use Photoshop myself, but it's insanely expensive.
 
Innocence:  I like the concept a lot.  
 
I think I may not be submitting on this one.  I was inspired by the Ghost showdown.  =)