In some ways, yes. The early issues of 'hellblazer' can be a good entry point. They introduce the main character, John Constantine, and the basic premise of his battles against the supernatural. But as the series progresses, it gets more complex and the content can be a bit heavy for some new readers. So it's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of suitability for newbies.
It depends. If new readers are into dark fantasy and don't mind a bit of mature content, then 'hellblazer graphic novels' could be a great start. However, if they prefer more light - hearted or traditional superhero stories, they might find it a bit too much at first. For example, the themes of damnation and moral ambiguity are quite different from what you'd find in a typical Marvel or DC superhero comic.
Yes and no. If you're new to comics but are a fan of the character of the Joker from movies or other media, then something like 'Joker: Last Laugh' could be a good start. It has a lot of action and the Joker's craziness is on full display. But on the other hand, some of the more convoluted graphic novels that are deeply intertwined with the DC Comics lore might be a bit hard to follow for newbies.
Yes, some of them are. 'The Killing Joke' is a good starting point. It has a simple enough story that new readers can follow while still being deep and engaging. The art is also very accessible.
Yes, some are. For example, 'Green Lantern: Secret Origin' is a great starting point for new readers. It tells the origin story of Hal Jordan in a clear and engaging way, introducing the concepts of the Green Lantern Corps, the power ring, and the Guardians without being too overwhelming.
Yes, they can be. Many of these graphic novels have self - contained stories. So even if you're new to the Marvel Universe, you can pick up a Domino graphic novel and follow the plot easily.
Yes, it can be. The 'earth 1 superman graphic novel' often has a self - contained story that new readers can follow. It doesn't require in - depth knowledge of the entire Superman comic history.
Yes, it could be. Since it's a complete graphic novel, it might start from the basics of Captain America's story, which is great for new readers to understand the character.
Yes, they can be. Many Forgotten Realms graphic novels are designed to be accessible. For example, the ones based on the more popular characters like Drizzt often start with an introduction to the character and the world. The visual aspect of the graphic novels also helps new readers to quickly get a sense of the setting and the different races and cultures in the Forgotten Realms.
New readers might like 'Wonder Woman: The True Amazon'. It tells the story of Wonder Woman in a way that's easy to understand while still being engaging. It focuses on her growth and development. Also, 'Wonder Woman: Year One' can be a good start. It lays out the basics of who she is, how she got her powers, and what her mission is in a straightforward manner. The art in these novels is also very appealing, which helps draw in new readers.
Another one could be 'The Flash: Rebirth'. It reintroduces the Flash in an accessible way. The Flash's powers are exciting to read about and the story has enough action and character development to keep new readers interested.
Another one is 'Dangerous Habits'. This one really shows Constantine at his most desperate. He's facing a terminal illness and uses his wits and knowledge of the occult to try and find a way out. The art in this one is also really good at creating a gritty and moody atmosphere that suits the story well.