DAVID F. WALKER’S FAVORITE READS
The award-winning author, filmmaker and Power Man and Iron Fist writer shares his essential Marvel reading. Pick up David’s Power Man and Iron Fist, on-shelves now!
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Skull the Slayer
In Skull the Slayer (1975) #1
I discovered this title when I was a little kid, fell in love with it, and it still holds a special place in my heart. This is that obscure character I’ve always wanted to write, just because he seemed so cool when I was a kid.
Daredevil: Born Again
In Daredevil (1964) #227
I loved Frank Miller’s initial run on Daredevil, but it was his return for Born Again that was his best work with the character. And that is saying a lot, because Daredevil (1964) #181 was a masterpiece.
“A Small Loss”
In Fantastic Four (1961) #267
One of the most emotionally devastating comics I read in my youth. [I] read it again years later, and I still got choked up.
King-Size Annual
In Avengers Annual (1967) #10
Michael Golden is one of my all-time favorite artists, and this comic has him drawing an all-star line-up of Avengers members, plus guest-stars the X-Men.
First Marvel Comic
In Fantastic Four (1961) #54
Back in the 1970s, a comic called Marvel’s Greatest Comics reprinted old issues of Fantastic Four. I believe Marvel’s Greatest Comics #41, which reprints Fantastic Four #54, was my very first Marvel comic book. I was around five when it came out, and Jack Kirby’s art blew me away.
Warren Ellis’ Nextwave
In Nextwave: Agents of H.a.T.E. (2006) #1
I love everything about this series. The writing is brilliant, the art is stunning. I've probably re-read this series more than any other.
All-New Webslinger
In Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man (2014) #1
This was the series I wanted as a kid, but never got. Spider-Man has always been my favorite super hero, and as much as I love Peter Parker, Miles is it for me.