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1. Jason Grigsby 1 hr later

   @zachleat FWIW, both Marvel and DC have subscription services that give you access to nearly everything in their back catalog. If I were in your shoes, I'd pick one of them, prioritize books from that publisher and then pick off some indies in addition that you either buy or check out from the library. Then next year, maybe switch to the other publisher and do the same.

   Given Watchmen and Dark Knight Returns are seminal, I'd probably start with the DC sub.

   1. Jason Grigsby 1 hr later

      @zachleat Oh, and DC Universe Infinite Ultra (higher tier) includes Vertigo which adds books like Daytripper, Y The Last Man, Preacher, and Fables. More good books than you'll have time for in a year.

      1. Zach Leatherman 2 hr later

         @grigs oh, I should have specified that I’m using this as a means to avoid screens — so I’m trying to avoid digital comics (though I may end up there some day)

         1. Jason Grigsby 3 hr later

            @zachleat Gotcha. Then the library is your friend. Or at least I hope so. Portland's library has a lot of trade paperbacks.

            I originally moved to digital comics to save physical space. But when I find something I love, I get the collection.

            1. Zach Leatherman 3 hr later

               @grigs yes! our local library has a sizeable comics collection — great call

               1. Simon MacDonald 4 days later

                  @zachleat @grigs this is a great list and my local library saves me at least $1000 a year from all the books I check out.

2. Tyler Sticka 20 hr later

   @zachleat Eeeee so excited for you!! 😱