The Avengers has been breaking box office records all over and for good reason. It combines a great group of characters with an all star cast both in front of the camera and behind, and also a huge budget. Being a huge Avengers fan, I had a lot of reservations going into this. I have loved this comic series for quite some time and really hoped it would be a good movie. Check out a comic lovers viewpoint of The Avengers and see how it compares to the comic book version.

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The New 52 has brought us a lot of great new content and has rejuvenated some of DC's most classic characters. Animal Man is a character that did have some interesting arcs under the now famous Grant Morrison,  but didn't really take off and become a top tier member of DC's elite. Writer Jeff Lemire and artist Travel Foreman are looking to change that with their relaunch of Buddy Baker. Like a lot of The New 52 comics, there has been a facelift of the backgrounds and continuity of many of these favorites. The fans seem to be resonating as The New 52 line of comics has been a huge success overall. I would say Animal Man is looking to be a top runner in the best of The New 52 as what I'm seeing is really top notch. Check out a review of Animal Man Vol. 1: The Hunt and see for yourself.

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This weekend is the absolute best one for comic book fans. We have a major comic book movie released in The Avengers and it is also Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)! What more could anyone ask for? I looked through the offerings this year and was very excited to see some excellent choices in the crop of this years free comic books. There is a great mix of all ages and mature reader comic books so you should be able to see something good to strike your fancy. Take a look at my picks for Free Comic Book Day this 2012.

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The Avengers have become one of Marvel's flagship titles and as a longtime Avenger fan (can you say West Coast Avengers, Solo Avengers, and Great Lakes Avengers?) I have read through hundreds of Avengers comics and have compiled a list of the best there is of the characters that have joined the team. Take a look at who made the cut and who got left behind in the top Avengers of all time.

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