Happy National Comic Book Day! While comic book movies and shows are dominating theaters and streaming services, it’s important to note that the medium itself is still less mainstream and in need of support. I know some people see comics as being for kids or nerds, but chances are, if you like any kind of genre fiction, you can find a comic you’ll like. A lot of genre movies and television shows (Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gravity Falls, etc) have continued on in comic book form. It’s also a medium rife with experimentation and independent writers/publishers.

So, without further ado, here’s some of the best introductory comic book stories for those who want to see what all the fuss is about.