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It basically a collection of comics in the form of one book. Sometimes a graphic novel is standalone from a series, that's what makes it different from an Omnibus. An omnibus is like I said a collection from the series. In this case Vol. 1 is the first Tales of Suspense and Captain America comics that include Captain America.

I asked Spidey editor Steve Wacker the same question Vulcan, and this is what he told me: "What I would recommend is the same thing I did when I was young and started reading Spider-Man: just pick an issue with a cover you like and start reading from there. We try to make sure there is enough information in any issue so a new reader like yourself has no trouble catching up." I started reading Amazing Spider-Man at issue #688 and am not disappointed whatsoever and when issue #690 came out I ordered a subscription. Read ASM

Batman Year One (Graphic Novel) for Batman and for Captain America try Marvel Essential Captain America Vol. 1 (Omnibus).

Batman is an awesome comic and I'm pretty well caught up with what's going on in the story. However, I juggle many different comics and books each month so I sometimes forget what has happened by the time the next issue rolls around. Also when joining a comic already in progress it can be a bit confusing to grasp the story so far. Why doesn't Batman and New 52 comics in general just have a "Previously" page that has a summary of the story so far. I know Marvel's ASM has a "Daily Bugle" page that acts as a refresher and DC may have done it before, but it just makes things so much easier. It could even be a caption at the top of the first panel for all I care. What do you think?

I have only read 1 X-Men comic in my life. It was the March 1995 Astonishing X-Men #1. Having never read X-Men or having any prior knowledge I was confused. I'd like to begin reading X-Men but don't know where to start, be it a graphic novel or comic book. I have seen all the movies, so I'm familiar with the most known characters. So if you choose the essential place to start reading X-Men, where would it be?

I have read Batman since issue one and I am enjoying it...also looking forward to issue #0 to get some answers. Imagine a timeline that has the events of Batman (comic), Detective Comics, Batman the Dark Knight, Batman and Robin then finally Justice League. Does the events Batman and Detective take place at around the same time? Is Justice League 5 years previous to Batman (comic). How much later does the events of Batman and Robin take place? Finally: Where does Batman Incorperated fit on the timeline?

Wouldn't it be cool if it was possible after the closing of the series with The Dark Knight Rises to make a fourth movie about 15 years from now? Christian Bale could get back into the cape and cowl for a movie title "The Dark Knight Returns" and it could feature a plot BASED on the happenings of Frank Miller's story minus Two Face and Robin. I think it would be interesting to have a 55 year old Batman in the movie, choosing to once again fight crime and come out of retirement when Gotham is in dire need. Harrison Ford came back for a fourth Indiana Jones film, why could Christian Bale? I'll leave it at that.

RANDOM GUESS: It's Peter's FATHER!

The following is MY opinion which I support whole-heartedly: The new Spider-Man is one of the best comic book films I've ever seen. It IS Marvel's response to Batman Begins. It delivers a powerful and gripping story that sticks fairly close to the comic book plot (more so than Raimi's) and every moment makes it stand out as an entirely different Spider-Man from the Raimi trilogy. It [Amazing Spider Man] goes far beyond my expectations and while Tobey is still an awesome actor and good Spider-Man, Garfield takes it far beyond the norm. Humor is spread throughout from Spidey's whitty comebacks and his learning to use his powers. Stan the Man Lee's cameo was downright hilarious, and the theatre crowd burst into laughter. This movie and its fresh take on the web swinging wall-crawler will certainly be a landmark in further advancing Spider-Man's popularity and proving to the world that this reboot is making a name all it's own. I am NOT whatsover disappointed (and to the people considering to attend, remember to stay after the first set of credits!) :) -TheTimShow

THIS WAS TRULY AN AMAZING SPIDERMAN! The absolute "Batman Begins" for Spider-Man and Marvel. Well put Smart_Dork_Dude!