Some of the big questions about comics if you are new to it or just returning from a long absence is: What do I pick up and where do I start?
Everyone has different tastes of genres: Superheroes, drama, horror, supernatural, science fiction, comedy or just bizzare.
Wizard Magaize just came out this week with their 200th Issue which features 200 of the stand out issues in comics over the last 17 years. It gives a quick blurb of why the books are important to the comic industry. If you are looking for a storyline to get started on this will help you decide what might interest you.
Although most people stick to the standards such as Superman, Batman, X-Men, Avengers don't be afraid to try some independent books. Devil's Due Publishing & Dynamite Entertainment have been putting out some great stuff lately.
I hope this will help you out.