Straying from the Marvel discussion, i came to think about manga.
I read a lot, mainly to improve my japanese reading skillz, but also because they are cheap, you get a lot to read and they sell very pricey in germany. So i buy them in japan, read them and sell them in germany if i didn't like them too much.
My favorites right now are:
Vagabond:
The story of the famous sword fencer Miyamoto Musashi. Excellent drawings and storyline, this is more a graphic novel than a merecomicbook.
Baki the grappler:
A fighting manga. 15 year old Hanma Baki wants to become the strongest fighter in the world. He fights in underground fights in Tokyo.
THe story gets weirder and weirder, but the manga is so macho, it's fun to read.
Basilisk:
5 volume short story. The story of two famous ninja clans fighting each other until no one is left, despite the clan elder's grandson and the other clan elder's granddaughter are in love with each other. This one, as Vagabond, is based on a novel frmo the beginning of the 20th century. great story, lots of sex and violence as well.
