Let me start by saying, I'm 66 years old. Yeah, old as dirt. When I was a kid, there were no comic shops at all. Comics were found at grocery stores, in the magazine section. One grocery store in particular, in my home town, had a small area set aside for kids to sit while Mom shopped. The store would put new comics on the table for us each week. This was my introduction to the wonderful world of comics. Now, so many years later, I still collect comics, have sold off three whole collections and currently have approx 65,000 comics, with just a few left over from the 1960s. I truly believe that reading comics has made my reading skills better than they might have been.

One tip not mentioned is look up reading order. The story doesn't always follow Batman #1, #2, #3, etc. It could be Batman #2, Detective comics #7, Batman and Robin # 4.

Once you have started reading comics don't be afraid to call yourself a comic book fan. the label of comic book fan isn't something that you get with the amount of comic books you read. I've been reading them for years now and the fact is that's the point of view of somebody who's been reading comics only for a couple weeks is just as valid as my point of view to me. And also remember that when criticizing a comic book character, that every character is somebody's favorite character so be respectful. I've seen people criticize Aquaman based solely on a bunch of Saturday night live sketches without actually reading a single book. So be respectful of other people's opinions.

Honestly Rebirth for DC got a lot of my friends into reading comics.

I've never came across a top 10 for new comic book readers well done

#11. Check out your local library. My local library has a pretty large collection and if there is something they don't have I can usually order it from a neighboring library system. Plus....free.

I’m 38 yrs old and started reading comics because of the dark knight trilogy... I wish I had gotten into it so much earlier because this is by far my favorite hobby... Great video!

Strongly recommend reading a character's origin story. Usually if you know how they got the way they did you can jump on any other story.

#11. Find a “comic buddy”. For me I had my dad and uncle, but comic buddies are great. They help you get into comics. if they let you borrow their comics, you can get a taste of it without actually buying anything. Comic buddies also help you find out what you really like in a comic and what characters you like. They help you with so many questions that you might have. So yeah if you can get a “comic buddy” it’ll help so much.

Why I love about the channel lot is that it's friendly it's knowledgeable & he's humble to admitting that even though he's a hardcore fan of comics Amex so many other things he still doesn't know everything & no matter what fandom you're you're apart of that's very true to you can be one of the top smartest people in the fandom but doesn't mean you know absolutely everything cuz that's impossible y'all have a good nite or day wherever y'all live in the world💯 Peace✌

I'd also recommend looking in your local library. Most libraries have graphic novel sections. It's free, so you're not out any money, so it's great way to test the waters. Sure, you might not find the same selection as you would in a comic book shop, but you'll find tons of graphic novels that contain full story arcs, and usually the offerings are enough to give you some idea of whether or not you're remotely interested in the character, artwork, or writing.

Used to read comics when I was younger then I stopped and life happened I'm 47 going on 48 and I started back. Just finished all the DC crisses infanant earths and injustice Gods among us vol 5. Just started civil war, all of them. Forgot just how fun these things are.

The DC comics app is good if you’re just interested in DC comics and the DC universe app isn’t available in your country like mine.

I've always wanted you guys to do a list like this! Amazing stuff! More like this please 🙂 much love from Canada❤

I had about a 20 year gap in reading comics but got back in to it with the new 52. I’m loving collecting now!! Awesome video, great tips! 👍🏻

Would love to see a video of your comic books collection, just a video dedicated

Thanks for this. I've been wanting to start since forever but didn't know when and where to start

I've been mostly sporadic with my comic reading. When I do read comics, it's always from my library, and that brings up its own challenges. But, I've managed to read some pretty cool stuff, even if I had to read them out of order or have incomplete story lines. Comics, and the characters the create, is just cool to me, so I try my best to dive into it more and more.

I know when I started reading comics, the most helpful thing was actually Wikipedia. Just knowing the super basic history & descriptions of things made it easier to jump right into the massive crossover arcs, without being completely lost

I will never go digital with comics, they feeling of reading them in a book is so good

Excellent tips. I have been collecting comics for 40 yrs. now. I got started b/c a classmate brought in a few of his comics & I wanted what he had so I got my first comicbook from Walgreens. This was before social media & the influx of comicbook shops. After all these years of collecting, the thrill hasn't faded & I'm still learning.

I’m new to reading comics and find this channel very helpful for me with getting into comics.I appreciate videos like this and find them very helpful.I would like to see more in the future similar to this one.Like more about stuff with getting into comics and helpful tips for new readers.Thanx again and great video and channel.Keep up the great content also. 😁😁😁

I'm 33, a medical doctor, and started reading comic book only last year. Started with Transmetropolitan and now Sandman. I also already finished some Grant Morrison (We3, Vimanarama) and started reacently on Alan Moore's Swamp Thing. :)

“2020’s still fresh” Covid: howdy partner

Thanks for the tips, it's difficult for newer people to find out which comic to read in which order

Thanks for this, I am defiently one of the ones that want to get into comics (X-men so far being what has piqued my interest as I remember being 7 or 8 and watching the cartoons) and since then have wanted to get into comics, but had no idea where to start since comics are really a big thing where I live. So thanks for the tips and especially for the apps/websites to look up to get into them.

This video is the type of video that plays at a GameStop (I don’t mean that In a bad way this video is really good)

Great video idea! I'd say I'm a relatively new comic book reader (1 year). I've always loved the movies and watched people recapping comics like Comicstorian, but last year I started actually reading them. I'd also like for you to do more lists or things like this regarding comics. Top 10 comics of 2019, Top 10 dark comics, Top 10 Superman comics etc

This was so helpful, I've been wanting to start reading comics for the longest time! Thank u :)

I've always been comic adjacent. I played City of Heroes as a kid, Watched Teen Titans and Batman Beyond on tv, and had always loved the Spiderman movies. This year I watched Invincible with a few friends and finally decided to take the plunge after watching such an amazing show. Went on the wiki and started making a list of every series I was interested in the current DC/Marvel continuities. I prefer more small scale heroes so picked up Teen Titans Academy and Robin issues as well as back issues. There is so much for me to talk and it's all so exciting. I'm not a huge fan of Venom but the King black event seems really interesting so I might try some things I normally wouldn't in the Marvel Comics.

Holy Comics!! Thank you So much for those tips! Also thank you for pointing out that SOME comic book stores are very judgmental and toxic when it comes to amateur readers or those starting to get into comics. It’s sad really because some think we are not fans just because We don’t own EVERY title or a regular customer. Which is another reason why I am intimidated to even go to a comic con dressed up as one of my fav characters. BUT these tips helped!! You guys are awesome at Variant!!

Thank you for the tips. I enjoy reading comic books but sometimes find the format hard to follow. I am still learning how to appreciate them.

"2020 is still fresh" No... I don't think it is

Just now getting into comics at the age of 27, these tips are appreciated. I think I'm hooked.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I needed this advice, well done video!

Thank u Arris , always LOVED comics and wanted to into them but didn't know where to start

Thanks, Arris!!! Great video! I just bought 20 comics at my local comic book store, in Sarasota, Florida. Darkside Comics. They have a website and Facebook page. I'm glad you gave the tip on Comixology. As you said, without getting the Trades, first, the reader will end up in middle of a story arc. You have a subscriber! Excelsior and because he's Batman, I'm a 54 year old really excited to dive in!

DC Rebirth was where I started reading comics :)

I would add that new comic book readers check their local library as well. They carry many trades and graphic novels. You can also request material from other libraries. Good way to read some comics free.

soooooooo glad you are addressing this! Thanks guys!

I’m so glad you guys are back! 😄

Thank you so much, Variantt for thissss

I've been reading graphic novels for quite a few years now and I still find videos like this very helpful

Reading comics on the Surface Duo is awesome. Thanks for tips. 👌

VariantComics are you going to review the rest of the Batman/Superman 2019 comics series?

This was actually really helpful thanks man!

Thanks for the tips. This really helped. 👍

Thank you for making this video I love superheroes in all of their glory I’ve tried to get in the comics it’s just hard but this list helps a lot

I actually started reading comic books in the mid and late 1970s. For me, it started with the animated Super Friends and Shazam. And then Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman and Christopher Reeves' Superman really piqued my interest. I read the first five years of The New Teen Titans! Yes, I had issue one, which my mother, without my permission, gave away (!!!!) I stopped reading in the fall of 1985 when I started college: I could no longer afford it and did not have the time. After that I only kept up with the important stuff like the death of Superman and, of course, movies and television shows. I got back into reading comics regularly when I was 44 years old and DC relaunched with the New 52. I forgot how much I had missed it. I caught up with a lot of stories using many of the recommendations noted in this video as well as watching Variant Comics (when I first discovered your channel, I thought you guys were broadcasting from a physical comic book store!) This is a great video (as always)----thank you for posting!

Wish I had this a few years ago! I'm glad you guys did this, it'll help a lot of people

I've been away from Variant for a while. Tell me about this "new" background. I absolutely love it! Is it real of a projection? As far as a tip, "Go to a Convention." talk to creators big and small, talk to other comics fans. Become part of the larger community and make friends. You'll be surprised by how many people there are just like you.

Great tips, very helpful!

Exactly the video I wanted, thankuuu❤

Super informative thanks man pretty helpful

Man, this video is so great. Thanks for the advice.

just got into spawn by watching the hbo series and i like to start at the beginning glad the origin collection is a ting and untill my copy is in the mail box im reading the dark ages story online thats how i got into comics just a few days ago. but thank you for these tipps so i can stay tuned in at the spawn storys. especially the tipp with the comicbook store is a great one.

I started collecting with the new Thor from Donny Cates. It’s now three years later and I have a pull list of about ten to fifteen comics a month depending on limited series and whatnot. I’ve now got four comic boxes full and around forty trades and I’m loving this hobby.

Thanks for this I just started getting into reading comics again. Just getting ready to read metal

With the CW Crisis on infinite earths crossover released, Can you do history of Pariah, Harbinger, Ryan Choi, Dr Destiny, Psycho Pirate, Monitor and Spectre?

i’m 18 and now want to get into reading comics. i managed to get a hold of #1 1984 of the west coast avengers and i like it

Another tip: Check out your local library. Many titles are included in their digital offerings like through Hoopla.

Another tip I would say is to join something like reddit or discord and find a server revolving around comics.i was only a little bit into comics before a friend invited me to a comic server they're in on discord and it was a huge help to have a group of people to discuss and learn from.

You will help lots of people Arris! Good job!

this video got me back into comics after a long break

I started with X-Men in 1996, and I liked the X-Men series from 1992. Summer of '96 was defined for me by X-Men Vs. Onslaught. Everybody older and younger than me will hate it, but it's what got me so into comic books back at age 16. From there, I learned so much comic book history since then.

I’m coming from WandaVision she’s my fav marvel character and I wanna read house of M😁. I read manga but never read comic

Really enjoyed this!!! And he's right, asking questions isn't a bad thing. 🤓

Toygalaxy and Variant Nation are also must watch shows. I know alot and I'm always learning with these two shows.

This was a cool vid. When I got into this world of comics fully, I asked a lot of questions, looked up vids, comments etc. It took a lot time and dedication. Was able to find my own LCS and been in there ever since almost weekly (crazy, I know) making friends. But as I say, "if your into something be into it." When I finally had the opportunity DC Rebirth came at the right time and my love for these characters grew even more, truly understating them, and their world. (Comics is the biggest medium out there, you don't have to follow just DC and Marvel superheroing. You have plenty of other genres and publishers). Now, sometimes I do feel like even I can turn into a toxic comic fan and for that I apologize. But when I see a person speak on a character they know absolutely nothing about it does bother me. Call what you see or maybe call it passion. But I dislike when a person who has never picked up a single storyline spew inconsistencies about a character scaring him/her off from someone new who maybe missing out. Example, Superman. He's lasted a 1k issues and been around for 80 plus years with classic storylines for a reason. READ people. Make your own judgment, get your own unbiased info from the source. Movies and TV only tell so much. Anyways, sorry for the rant. I'm mostly a DC guy whose a huge fan of Superman and Marvel just for the X-Men.

Epic collection from marvel is a good way to start reading comics they are a little expensive but worth it you Get 18 issues and sometimes 2+issues

It's so cool you're back

Great knowledge Arris I am using Comixology right now

FYI most libraries have trades available.

I tend to think when collecting individual issues of comics deciding how far back you want to go matters as in some of the older comics cost more, and the writing and drawing was different depending on the era.

I got into comics from reading Injustice: Gods Among Us, it’s good for starting out I think. I was watching the animated shows for DC growing up, so yeahhh

Been reading comics for probably 7-8 years now. My very first story was Blackest Night. My aunt recommended it to me when they visited. My first graphic novel was Secret Invasion (just imagine the confusion on my part). Prior to that, I would always read Wiki pages. Nowadays, I have a bookshelf filled with novels and a drawer full of comics. I also have posters and action figures.

I used to only lightly dabble but a few months ago i started reading more and more. These tips are great

Thanks for this!

Thank you so much for this video 😌

I think another great tip is to check with your local library. Mine has tons of comics in the form of ebooks, 100% for free. This is a great option for people who have limited funds but still want to read comics.

My problem is I'm eclectic ! a hoarder, and I don't read comics I just like the cover art ! So I'm thinking I should stop buying comics and start buying original art. Thanks for helping me find my way .

Please try to purchase comics from your local comic book stores as much as you can though :)

Thanks for the video. I’m so new to this that I hadn’t seen your channel before. How about tips for going somewhere other than Marvel and DC. They have so many titles sit is too much for, I’ve started looking at the likes of Image and Witchblade/artefacts or maybe Star Wars. What are your recommendations for non-superhero comics?

Ive just got a job now so i can finally afford them and just dont know where to start especially when im familiar with so many stories and love so many characters

As always thanks for the video and the tips. Variant was something really helpful a couple of years ago when I started to get interested in comics. However I would like to take a note that I do not like the oversaturated superhero genre. I am not collecting Marvel or DC and I found so many other genres with interesting titles. Sci-fi as Saga... Horror such as The Walking Dead... Comedy as Sex Criminals. Not necessarily onlysuperheroes existing in comics and I think there should be a focus on other entry points as well, especially from Image Comics.

I’m soo glad you posted this . I’ve always been a fan of the superhero cartoons and movies. It wasn’t until I start watching The Big Bang Theory that made me wanna read comics. I went to a comic book store and I asked the guy behind the counter how do I get interested in reading comics. He told me just go on Wikipedia. I started going to the comic book store in Free Comic Book Day . I would get free comics and buy discounted books like “Batman Road to No Mans Land”. I also have an account with ComiXology. I love that service . 👍👍👍👍👍

Man, we need the DC unlimited and ComiXology Unlimited in Canada sooooo badllllyyyy!! Great vid as usual!

I started with the walking dead, recommend everyone does the same. It's an amazing and long story with a lot of impact and a good message. It's good for people who don't feel the superhero thing or people that don't know where to start. It's a way to see if you like comics and the way the medium tells an emotional bittersweet story. (For dc or marvel definitly look up the reading order by just typing "reading order (character) or (event) or (story arc)" when you want to read all new 52 batman comics in order for instance. It tells you what issues to read when so you dont get it in the wrong order or get story archs spoiled.

Love the vids

I’m not exactly new to the comic book game, but Im not yet at the expert tier. I’ve had a few years into the game and I really love the community at least locally. I fell for Ghost Spider/ SpiderGwen, and I love The Flash. I know some print comics will have the digital version as well which I love that feature too.

Thank You For The Pointers

Do you think you guys might do a video on how to get a job in comics like you have? Cos I love comics/nerd culture and would really like a job doing it in some way

Another tip to find physical comics is to look for a used bookstore since they usually have an entire section dedicated to Comics while you may not find the exact comic you want you can probably find some good deals on a lot of great comics and may even find some great comics you would have never heard about otherwise

For someone getting in with limited income a free option is an app called Hoopla. I know in my area (south shore MA) its tied in with my library. So while I collect a ton I can still read on the go too. Get 4 books a month and they've done a great job of keeping up to date on new books.

This is actually very helpful, But since I don't have a Comic Shop around Me it might be better for Me to get Digital comics instead 😁, Thank You So very much for The Help

Getting excited for The Batman inspired me to get interested in comics and buy Year One today

I love my comic book shop at they put together great 10 packs of comics for $10 and they have all sorts of different ones like marvel packs dc packs and mixed mystery ones too!

Id like to see an intro to manga. Manga is the medium that introduced reading to me.

Image, image is my pick. Because image comics tend to have good short series and the image firsts where you get the first issue for $1. Also they seem more approachable to me because some people would think that you need to know everything about a character to start reading comics ( mainly DC and marvel).

I missed you guys!