10 Must-Read Comics for Beginners: Choosing Your First Books in the World of Comics

Are you new to the world of comics and looking for a place to start? Look no further! We've compiled a list of 10 must-read Marvel and DC comics that are perfect for beginners. These titles feature iconic superheroes and supervillains and offer a diverse range of genres, styles, and stories, and are sure to get you hooked on the world of comics.

1. "Watchmen" by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (DC Comics): This classic series features a cast of retired and disgraced superheroes who are drawn back into the world of crime-fighting when one of their own is murdered.

2. "The Incredible Hulk" by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (Marvel Comics): This classic superhero series follows the adventures of brilliant scientist Bruce Banner, who transforms into the monstrous and powerful Hulk when he gets angry.

3. "Wonder Woman" by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter (DC Comics): This classic superhero series follows the adventures of Princess Diana of Themyscira, who leaves her secluded island home to become the fierce and compassionate warrior Wonder Woman, fighting for peace and justice in the world.

4. "Thor" by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (Marvel Comics): This classic superhero series follows the adventures of Thor, the powerful Asgardian prince, as he wields his enchanted hammer and fights against villains like Loki and the Frost Giants.

5. "Black Panther" by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze (Marvel Comics): This recent series follows T'Challa, the warrior king of the fictional African nation of Wakanda, as he confronts the challenges of ruling and defending his kingdom in the modern world, including facing off against the villainous Erik Killmonger.

6. "Iron Man" by Stan Lee and Don Heck (Marvel Comics): This classic superhero series follows the adventures of billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, who uses his high-tech suit of armor to fight crime and injustice as the hero Iron Man.

7. "The Amazing Spider-Man" by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (Marvel Comics): This classic superhero series follows the adventures of Peter Parker, a teenage science nerd turned superhero after being bitten by a radioactive spider, as he battles against villains like the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.

8. "Batman" by Bob Kane and Bill Finger (DC Comics): This iconic superhero series follows the dark and brooding adventures of billionaire Bruce Wayne as he fights crime in Gotham City as the caped crusader, Batman, taking on villains like the Joker and the Riddler.

9. "Superman" by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (DC Comics): This classic superhero series follows the adventures of Clark Kent, a mild-mannered journalist who is secretly the powerful alien Superman, as he battles against villains like Lex Luthor and General Zod.

10. "The Avengers" by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (Marvel Comics): This classic superhero team series follows the adventures of Earth's mightiest heroes, including Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, as they team up to protect the world from threats like Loki and Thanos. 

Whether you're into superheroes, horror, romance, fantasy, or adventure, there's a comic in these series for you. So why wait? Start exploring the world of Marvel and DC comics today!