Top 10: book two

Just like the first book this one took me a little while to warm up to - the story took a little while to get going - but Moore's craft as a storyteller shined through and I was in good hands again - the way that he weaved it together with the previous storyline was pretty masterful in the way that it all continued to go a little deeper.  What's really interesting about this series is how these giant events just come out of nowhere and throw the characters for a loop - there is little to no build-up, but to be fair, that's life. 
This book became even more of an ensemble and I liked the little glimpses that we got into each of the characters lives, their insecurities.  The little arc for Caesar is kind of beautifully heartbreaking.
This book ended with a little caption that read "end of season one" however outside of a few spin-off series I don't think that this series ever went on - which is a shame. 
For those that like good, smart, fun comic writing - this is something that you'll dig.  The characters are all well drawn (both literally and spiritually), and there is a sense of fun amongst it all that is infectious.  Enjoy! 
Top 10 (Book Two of the Innovative New Series)

Top 10: book one

I was given this to read by my new comic friend.  I had no idea it even existed, and while I've read a decent amount of Alan Moore's work, I'm by no means an expert on his work - I daresay that I think this is probably his most accessible work that I've read.  I'll admit that it takes a little to get into - but that's mostly because it's a big complicated world and it just takes a little while to familiarize yourself - but once you do it's just fantastic.
The set-up is pretty awesome - after World War II when superheroes started to become a little more known the gov't designed a world just for them.  So fast forward to today where there's a plant inhabited entirely by super-humans, and other creatures with powers - and this series in particular follows their police force around.  There is so much fun to be had with this world - and Moore does a good job of mashing in the mundane - stuff like a couple in the background talking on the phone to their realtor about someone coming in to see their secret cave, etc... lots of little goodies like that happening in the background.  The series itself has a pretty small life, just two trade paperbacks and a few spin-offs - so as long as my comic buddy has them I'll give them a read - otherwise I may just try to pick them up myself. 
At a time where it seems like a lot of people are doing "commentary" on superheroes Moore manages to keep it fresh and exciting and well, well worth reading.
Top Ten (Book 1)