7.Avengers vs. X-Men
There are a lot of Marvel comics available on comiXology Unlimited, which is great if you’re a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
There are a few reasons I choseAvengers vs. X-Mento represent Marvel here. The first is that this is a widely talked about comic, and one worth reading just so you know what people mean when they talk about it.
The other is thatAvengers vs. X-Men: Collected Editionusually sells for $29.99. That means that if all you do for five months is read this one collected edition, the $5.99 monthly fee will still have been worth it.
6.East of West
If you’re looking for dark and gritty but don’t want to read even more ofThe Walking Dead,East of Westhas everything you’re looking for in spades.
This series packs a whole lot of “Wild West but in the future and it’s also the apocalypse” into each issue.
There are four volumes and a whole lot of single issues on comiXology Unlimited. If you love the writing and need more, you’ll find plenty of Jonathan Hickman’s writing available in the Marvel universe as well.
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5.Invincible
Whether you read a few volumes ofThe Walking Deador just the first issue, you can probably get a good feel for Robert Kirkman’s writing. If you like his style or you just feel like superhero stories are a little played out,Invincibleis definitely worth a try.
This is another situation where plenty of reading is available to comiXology Unlimited subscribers, so I’m going to avoid spoiling you in case you decide to check this one out.
4.Locke & Key
Horror and comics go exceptionally well together. This brooding series is evidence of that. Written by author Joe Hill with astounding art by Gabriel Rodriguez, this series is just dripping in atmosphere.
The first five volumes are available on comiXology Unlimited, giving you plenty of time to get acquainted with it. If you run out and can’t get enough of Hill’s writing, tryThe Capenext.
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3.The Walking Dead
If you’re a fan of the show and haven’t read Robert Kirkman’sThe Walking Deadcomic, you owe it to yourself to at least give it a shot. You may not like it, but if nothing else it’s worth seeing where the series came from.
At least the first 10 volumes of the comic are available on comiXology Unlimited, which is plenty of reading. By the time you make it that far into series, other volumes may be available as well.
2.Saga
This isn’t the first time thatSagahas been mentioned on this site, and it probably won’t be the last.
This space opera fantasy extravaganza from Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples made its way on to our list of the best sci-fi comics earlier this year.
Everything we said there stands here. If you’re new to comics or just getting back into them,Sagais a great place to start.
This comic helps make comiXology Unlimited worth the price even if you’ve got the trade paperbacks on your shelves since it’s just so re-readable.
1.Giant Days
I’ve been following writer John Allison’s work since I first discovered the webcomicScary Go Roundaround 2005. I then dove into olderBobbinsstrips as well asBad Machinery, which followedScary Go Round.
If you’ve read these, specificallyScary Go RoundandBad Machinery, a few of the characters inGiant Dayswill ring a bell.
That doesn’t matter though, as this story is worthwhile all on its own. There are no superheroes or action sequences. Instead what you get is comedic slice of life that is perfect for reading for relaxation.
