I'd suggest Miracleman just to melt your mind at what a comic book can be.

I’ll start off with that then :D

Oh damn I might be able to get TWO people into Miracleman in the same week. I've been flying this flag for years now but nobody has paid attention.

Anyone who likes historical fiction should give this a try:
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Set in medieval Japan and with one of the most unexpected twist endings in any mystery/suspense novel, this is one of my favorites. I haven't really been reading much lately apart from comics, but once I get in the mood I'm probably going to restart reading Black Arrow which is another Akitada novel.

You've read Miracleman right?

Speaking of pseudo-historical fiction, I'd like to recommend The Witch of Blackbird Pond.

Which reminds me: I was thinking of getting that original Alan Moore book you have been mentioning before, but I'm not sure what to look for. Been browsing amazon.co.uk but didn't find one that seemed like the right book. I want a collected volume with all the right parts in one place. There's a lot of Miracleman, so I'm lost. I actually thought it was a one off thing.

It's the Artifact Edition. It doesn't have the whole series but reproduces select original, black and white artwork from scans. True nerd ****. There isn't an actual omnibus unfortunately.

I'm reading a suitable boy by vikram seth. It's like an indian war and peace in terms of scope. It has a lot of warmth and humour, and insight in and compassion for its characters, I really recommend it!

I forgot to mention that I finished this, and the ending was nuuuuuuts.

I also read through this:

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Two novels, one binding. ****ing indescribably bizarre. I'm not even sure I'd call them Cyberpunk. They're just sort of their own thang.

Any other cool retro sci-fi recs would be appreciated.