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  1. 05-01-2015, 07:52 PM #1
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    So I saw someone on this forum describe Garth Ennis' run on Punisher MAX as "God-Tier".

    Not everyone may agree on that, but what are some other runs from specific writers/creators that you consider "God-Tier"?

    Could be specific story lines as well.

    Only opinions here folks.
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    Havent read it yet, but I've heard people consider Remender's Uncanny X-Force run in this tier.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seedzington View Post
    Havent read it yet, but I've heard people consider Remender's Uncanny X-Force run in this tier.
    Yes, it's excellent. Also, check out his Venom run.
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    For me, "god-tier" means near perfect. BUT not just near perfect, also a unique game-changer. A run that will be so iconic, and so beloved, that all writers of that series will forever look to that run as "a symbol of excellence." A run that is near universally praised and beloved; and one that ended at the peak of it's game NOT slowly crawling towards it's own death.

    "God Tier"
    Brian Michael Bendis' Daredevil
    Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-men
    Kieron Gillen's Young Avengers
    Warren Ellis' Thunderbolts

    Quote Originally Posted by Seedzington View Post
    Havent read it yet, but I've heard people consider Remender's Uncanny X-Force run in this tier.
    Hmmmm... God-Tier (I assume) is near flawless. The final arc (and it was long) lost all the perfection of the first three arcs. If it ended with the Dark Angel Saga, then YES it would be God-tier (for me)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kieran_Frost View Post
    Brian Michael Bendis' Daredevil
    Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-men
    Warren Ellis' Thunderbolts
    I loathe the term and think it's inaccurate if we're saying "near perfect," but I agree these comics are on the highest Marvel level. Also:

    Warren Ellis - Secret Avengers, Nextwave
    Peter Milligan - All-New Doop
    Doug Moench, Charlie Huston - Moon Knight
    "Born Again"
    Claremont's 16 year X-Men run
    Greg Rucka - Punisher
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    As Ennis is popping up I thought his work on Fury was near perfect. Considering I am not big on war stories and was never a fan of Nick Fury this was both surprising and rewarding.
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    Oh and Jorney into Mystery by Gillen deserves placing at this level.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seedzington View Post
    So I saw someone on this forum describe Garth Ennis' run on Punisher MAX as "God-Tier".

    Not everyone may agree on that, but what are some other runs from specific writers/creators that you consider "God-Tier"?

    Could be specific story lines as well.

    Only opinions here folks.
    Walt Simonson's Thor run
    Lee/Kirby Fantastic Four
    Frank Miller's Daredevil
    Jim Starlin's Warlock
    Jim Starlin's Captain Marvel
    Alan Moore/Alan Davis' Captain Britain
    Chris Claremont's X-Men
    Brubaker/Fraction/Aja Immortal Iron Fist
    Lee/Ditko Doctor Strange
    Jim Steranko's Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    Those are off the top of my head.
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  9. 05-02-2015, 09:45 AM #9
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    I am about to start the Miller Daredevil.

    Have read Claremonts X-Men and agree of course
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    I take this to mean almost "what are your favorite arcs"?

    I have a special folder for favorite arcs/runs, some of them are...


    - Priests Black Panther Run, specifically The Client and Enemy of the State but its all great
    - Aaron's See Wakanda and Die arc
    - Remenders Uncanny X-Force, spefically the Dark Angel saga but its all fantastic
    - Remender's Venom run
    - Punisher MAX
    - Aarons Thor: God of Thunder run, specially the God Butcher/Gorr arc (1-11 i think)


    There are some other runs in that folder (including Liss's run on black panther specifically the Kingpin arc) but those are the first 6 that pop in my head.
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    I plan to check all of these out
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    Kurt Busiek and George Perez on The Avengers
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