What is your favorite story arc of a comic EVER?

Big Daddy Dave · 06-23-2009, 08:42 PM

Thought I'd put this thread up to mirror the single issue version. What say you?

Big Daddy Dave · 06-23-2009, 08:47 PM

For this thread, try to think of an actual arc you like. Avoid the temptation of just listing an entire series; ie, you may have loved Preacher, but maybe it's "Gone To Texas" that was your favorite arc. Avoid simply saying "every issue of Green Lantern EVAR!

Trade paprerbacks are a great source for this list; DC and marvel thought they did so well that they collected them!

Also, keep it to ongoing series, not mini series.

unclegnewman · 06-23-2009, 08:47 PM

Daredevil: Born Again

Big Daddy Dave · 06-23-2009, 08:50 PM

AWESOME choice! I just upgraded my trade with the nice hardcover they just did.

unclegnewman · 06-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Lol- I'm bidding on it right now on ebay

Caleb Lancaster · 06-23-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclegnewman

Daredevil: Born Again

YES!

But my Favorite Arc will always be:
Daredevil: Devil in Block D.
I was sooooo Pissed when this "New" guy Brubaker was taking Bendis'es Comic away, but when I read this, I was so blown away that I just haven't found an Arc like it ever since.

Either that, or the Sidekicks arc from Young Avengers.

W.West · 06-23-2009, 08:59 PM

The Flash: Blitz. Favorite story ever, if not that then Gotham Central: Half A Life or Batman R.I.P.

Tazer · 06-23-2009, 08:59 PM

Yo.

the "Surtur forges & ignites his sword Twilight" -storyline from Thor from off the top of my head, but its not the only 1.......

Tazer

Big Daddy Dave · 06-23-2009, 09:07 PM

I desperately want to go with a Green Lantern arc, but I don't want the newness of it to influence me. At the moment I'm really in love with Green Lantern #10-25, but it's technically different arcs. So I think I'm going to go with something that my love of has survived the test of time, lol.

Honestly, I may have to go with the Return Of Barry Allen, by Mark Waid and Greg LaRocque.

Big Daddy Dave · 06-23-2009, 09:27 PM

The one I REALLY want to use is an arc of Green Lantern that was done by two different writers. Len Wein wrote GL until Steve Englehart picked up the reigns from him, continuing plotlines he started. Basically, my all time favorite run or arc of an ongoing series was GL vol 2 #175-200. Englehart stayed on the book after #200, but the title went in a completely different direction.

That run had it all: Hal comes back to Earth after the Guardians exile, makes a commitment to Carol, quits the Corps, John officially becomes the GL of sector #2814, falls in love with his trainer Katma Tui, Guy comes out of his coma as an anti hero, the Guardians are divided in how to face the Anti-Monitor and several of them are killed, Hal goes on a personal quest for the love of his life, only to lose her to the Star Saphire, Hal tries to get a ring back. the GLs have to team up with many villains, and the big battle royale on the moon of Qward. Add to that the Oans departing with the Zamarons for a big orgy and leaving the Corps to fend for itself? THAT was a hell of a story!

Parrylakks · 06-23-2009, 10:18 PM

Green Arrow: Quiver
Because... like... duh.

Bruce Castle · 06-23-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caleb Lancaster

But my Favorite Arc will always be:
Daredevil: Devil in Block D.
I was sooooo Pissed when this "New" guy Brubaker was taking Bendis'es Comic away, but when I read this, I was so blown away that I just haven't found an Arc like it ever since.

You know Bendis came up with the idea for the story, right?

But yes, that's one of the best DD arcs ever.

Bruce Castle · 06-23-2009, 10:45 PM

Favorite arc, eh?

Oh, lord.

Well, off the top of my head...

Casanova: Gula

But, since you all love mainstream comics, and keeping with the DD theme:

Actually, there are other, better mainstream arcs, but that's a great one. And I love Daredevil and Kevin Smith.

Michael Heide · 06-24-2009, 06:47 PM

Runaways vol. 1, 1-18.

Willpower · 06-24-2009, 07:57 PM

Well if my favorite comic is the death of superman then my favorite arc is

Iggy · 06-25-2009, 01:46 AM

JLA World War III. Shows how badass the Justice League can and should be

W.West · 06-25-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irongreen2814

JLA World War III. Shows how badass the Justice League can and should be

Beautiful at all times.

Mycroft · 06-25-2009, 04:29 AM

HELLBLAZER Dangerous Habits

Nobody can beat the Devil twice and show him the finger... only John Constantine

Big Daddy Dave · 06-25-2009, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mycroft

HELLBLAZER Dangerous Habits

Nobody can beat the Devil twice and show him the finger... only John Constantine

GREAT choice! The last page of that arc may be the single best last page of a comic...of all time! Nobody has balls like John Constantine

Mycroft · 06-25-2009, 05:32 AM

Gart Ennis is a Genius.. I love his Hellblazer's run was really cool. And Preacher... a Masterpiece!!!

06-28-2009, 02:53 AM

I don't know if it counts as an arc since it's not part of the mainstream continuity, but the Dark Knight Returns is the ultimate book/story to me. 20 years on and I still love it to death. I never get bored reading it and it never seems outdated.

Andrew NDB · 06-28-2009, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momaw

I don't know if it counts as an arc since it's not part of the mainstream continuity, but the Dark Knight Returns is the ultimate book/story to me. 20 years on and I still love it to death. I never get bored reading it and it never seems outdated.

The Reaganism jabs date it a little.

06-28-2009, 03:20 AM

I would have to say (even though its a bit cliche) Batman- Long Halloween or Bone by Jeff Smith(which doesnt really have arcs but does have an end)

W.West · 11-09-2009, 11:45 PM

CBR is having a Top 100 Story Arcs countdown list. Click the link(Register

) and list yours from 1-10 with 10 being your favorite.

Or not, and just post here. lol

Zan_Black_Lantern · 11-10-2009, 02:36 AM

Punisher : Welcome Home Frank, the twelve issue series it was freaking great my favorite punisher book still

06-23-2009, 08:47 PM	#3
unclegnewman Weaponer of Qward Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Posts: 727	Daredevil: Born Again __________________

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Big Daddy Dave Administrator Of Teabags Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New England Posts: 9,002	AWESOME choice! I just upgraded my trade with the nice hardcover they just did. __________________ "Edd, fetch me a block."

06-23-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
unclegnewman Weaponer of Qward Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Posts: 727	Lol- I'm bidding on it right now on ebay __________________

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W.West Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit,MI & LosAngeles, CA Posts: 30,870 Blog Entries: 69	The Flash: Blitz. Favorite story ever, if not that then Gotham Central: Half A Life or Batman R.I.P. __________________

06-23-2009, 09:07 PM	#9
Big Daddy Dave Administrator Of Teabags Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New England Posts: 9,002	I desperately want to go with a Green Lantern arc, but I don't want the newness of it to influence me. At the moment I'm really in love with Green Lantern #10-25, but it's technically different arcs. So I think I'm going to go with something that my love of has survived the test of time, lol. Honestly, I may have to go with the Return Of Barry Allen, by Mark Waid and Greg LaRocque. __________________ "Edd, fetch me a block."

06-23-2009, 09:27 PM	#10
Big Daddy Dave Administrator Of Teabags Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New England Posts: 9,002	The one I REALLY want to use is an arc of Green Lantern that was done by two different writers. Len Wein wrote GL until Steve Englehart picked up the reigns from him, continuing plotlines he started. Basically, my all time favorite run or arc of an ongoing series was GL vol 2 #175-200. Englehart stayed on the book after #200, but the title went in a completely different direction. That run had it all: Hal comes back to Earth after the Guardians exile, makes a commitment to Carol, quits the Corps, John officially becomes the GL of sector #2814, falls in love with his trainer Katma Tui, Guy comes out of his coma as an anti hero, the Guardians are divided in how to face the Anti-Monitor and several of them are killed, Hal goes on a personal quest for the love of his life, only to lose her to the Star Saphire, Hal tries to get a ring back. the GLs have to team up with many villains, and the big battle royale on the moon of Qward. Add to that the Oans departing with the Zamarons for a big orgy and leaving the Corps to fend for itself? THAT was a hell of a story! __________________ "Edd, fetch me a block." Last edited by Big Daddy Dave; 06-23-2009 at 09:32 PM..

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Parrylakks Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 4,435	Green Arrow: Quiver Because... like... duh.

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Bruce Castle Guardian of the Universe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Holly's Underwear Posts: 22,413	Favorite arc, eh? Oh, lord. Well, off the top of my head... Casanova: Gula But, since you all love mainstream comics, and keeping with the DD theme: Actually, there are other, better mainstream arcs, but that's a great one. And I love Daredevil and Kevin Smith. __________________ The Best Comic Site Ever!!!

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Mycroft unable to translate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: earthquakes Land :( Posts: 5,533	Gart Ennis is a Genius.. I love his Hellblazer's run was really cool. And Preacher... a Masterpiece!!! __________________ I Make my Own T-Shirts

06-28-2009, 02:53 AM	#21
momaw Guest Posts: n/a	I don't know if it counts as an arc since it's not part of the mainstream continuity, but the Dark Knight Returns is the ultimate book/story to me. 20 years on and I still love it to death. I never get bored reading it and it never seems outdated.

06-28-2009, 03:20 AM	#23
E-roc Hubertron Guest Posts: n/a	I would have to say (even though its a bit cliche) Batman- Long Halloween or Bone by Jeff Smith(which doesnt really have arcs but does have an end)

11-09-2009, 11:45 PM	#24
W.West Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit,MI & LosAngeles, CA Posts: 30,870 Blog Entries: 69	CBR is having a Top 100 Story Arcs countdown list. Click the link(Register) and list yours from 1-10 with 10 being your favorite. Or not, and just post here. lol __________________

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