It’s completely normal to wonder about where or how you can possibly jump into worlds that have been around for decades and be able to pick up on what’s going on. Comic culture has almost never been more welcoming than it is right now, and with just a few easy tips you will be ready to go.

First, don’t be afraid to start by watching the movies based on comic books. They are enjoyable on their own and can help you find a good story to start with because many of them use the stories told in the comic books as the source material.

Use your favorite characters from the movies to let you know which comic book you should go for first.

Of course, after you’ve fallen in love with one, you will begin the process of finding a good storyline out of the many that may be out there to choose from.

“Captain America” for example, has been around for a very long time. You may have no idea how to pick up a story that has been told since the time of Nazi Germany. At the very least, it can be strange.

A comic book storyline can get pretty in-depth and you never want to miss a beat. Starting from the beginning is usually good advice for anything, and comic books are no exception.

Now if you don’t want to sit through a couple of high-quality feature films to get you thinking of a few good character matches, here are some ideas.

“Deadpool” has become a bit of a big name, but it is a very strange read for some.

He has a tendency to break the fourth wall and speak directly to the reader of his comic, rather than the other characters.

If you can get past that, then the “merc with a mouth” is always a great choice for high-quality, low-brow humor. This is put on display nicely in the “Cable and Deadpool” stories from 2008.

Another suggestion would be the “Extremis Iron Man” story.

While not as long or as funny as “Cable and Deadpool,” Iron Man is a much more stable character and much easier to follow than Deadpool, so you can have more of a normal reading experience.

Though these are not the only options that are out there, from “Iron Man,” “Thor,” “Captain America” to the “Avengers,” it has become clear that the  general public does enjoy these stories. Hopefully, you will too.