I know I'm just echoing others here but the DC relaunch may be perfect for you. The idea behind it is specifically aimed at attracting new readers who feel it's too overwhelming to pick up comics. If you're looking into Green Lantern I'd recommend picking up the upcoming Green Lantern #1 and maybe Green Lantern Corps #1 or even Justice League #1. If you like Batman I'd say pick up Batman #1 when it hits stands because the writer on the book has been kicking serious ass with his last arc. The other cool thing is that if you're too far from a shop DC is also going digital for each of their books when the relaunch hits. They'll be online the same day they hit stores and get discounted after a couple of weeks.

I'm not a Spawn guy so I can't help you there, but if you want a modern Deadpool I'd probably stick with his main book. In the past few years Deadpool has kind blown up to Wolverine proportions, with something like 10 different series and mini series. Its calming down now and his current arc only has one more issue to go so issue #43 will be a new story and a jumping on point.

As for general things:

- If you find a book you like, check out the writer's other works. Its the fastest way to expand to other books.

- Ask the guy/girl at the counter for suggestions. They're the ones who know best on what's popular, and if you give them an idea of what you want to read they'll be able to point you in a good enough direction. Every comic shop is hurting a little these days and want people as return business. Its also possible they may have some sort of repeat customer program (both of mine do at least) where they'll knock off a couple of bucks for X amount of dollars spent.

- Mongo is right that it isn't a cheap hobby, but it also comes down to how much you read. If you're only reading 5 books that roughly should come out to $15 - $20 a month. I myself follow quite a few so I spend $35 or so a week; which is down from my old $45 or more a week. But there's always the option of picking up trade paperbacks which usually collect 4-6 issues for $15 - $20. The only downside is you'll alway be a few months behind. But going digital is looking like a godsend for me for titles I'm on the fence about.

- Comics come out every Wednesday and most site have their reviews up by the next day. Always check out more than one site though because sometimes you can come across a review that is particularly biased to particular writers; ign is a huge offender. Also browse the comment sections on reviews to see what the general public has to say, but no need to go nuts and read every single one.

Anyone have a link that has renders of the DC heroes in their spiffy new costumes?

So here's what I've picked up of the new 52.

Batman, Batman and Robin, Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Batwing, Justice League, and Nightwing. And also because it got a new series TMNT which features Kevin Eastman so it has some pretty good old school vibe to it.

I have to say I'm pretty impressed with where comics have progressed to since I last picked one up. I remember much of them being girls with big tits in skimpy outfits, dudes with equally big tits (pecs) and boulder biceps with spike hair and scruffy chin hair, and minimalist story lines. That could be time playing tricks on me but that's what I remember. Everything I've picked up has had pretty good character interaction, development, storyline and the artwork is very distinct from one another.

Oh, and Batwing #1 is off the chains.

Sounds like the last time must have been the early to mid 90's.

The new TMNT book took me by surprise too. I love how they're working in the characters from the cartoon in this iteration but still keeping the tone of the original books. Haven't read Batwing (yet) but for the most part I've enjoyed the DC relaunch. Batman, Green Lantern, Justice League and Nightwing have been my favorites so far.

Oh, and Mark Waid's Daredevil has been consecutively been one of the best books I've been reading for the past few months.

How about a Mystery Woman? Alien

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haha, well he was talking about not seeing T&A everywhere. Besides, Suicide Squad wasn't THAT good, but I'll give the 2nd issue a shot. Stay tuned for more this Wednesday.

Yeah, that's kind of what I had gathered, at least about SS and Catwoman.

I was interested in Red Hood simply because I thought Jason Todd as a character was always pretty interesting. At least until he got himself crowbar'd up.

Just weighing in on the discussions on Catwoman, Suicide Squad and Red Hood and the Outlaws:

Spoilers

@Sheep,

The man made Juniper Lee, so I really doubt that.

As for this case, I think it works. Selina has always had that dangerous gal side to her, so is it that surprising she would do something so impulsive? Plus she's one of the few women who can get under Bruce Wayne's skin.