Last month, DC Comics hit the reset button on their entire line of titles. In effect, the shared continuity of their numerous characters over the past few decades was wiped away, and a line of 52 new first issues were released in the hopes of attracting a wave of new fans.

Still, with so many choices, it may be hard to determine which books provide the best starting point for new readers. Some titles are simply more accessible than others. The following best represent the titles that are easy to pick up and read, whether you’ve never read a comic book before or not.

Animal Man

Hailed by critics and fans alike for it’s creativity and vision, Jeff Lemire’s Animal Man has quickly become one of the most talked about books of the reboot. It is also one of the easiest to recommend to new readers.

The series follows Buddy Baker, a man with the power to take on the unique ability of any animal he can think of. This power allows him to take on the tough hide of a rhino, or quickly fall asleep with the napping prowess of a house cat.

What works so well with Animal Man is that it provides everything a reader needs to know about the character in the first few pages. Buddy Baker is an activist and a superhero, but also a family man. His wife, son and daughter are all introduced, and a mysterious enemy and journey for the hero are set-up by the first issue’s conclusion.

This is a title that truly provides something for everyone, with elements of horror, humor, family drama and superhero escapades all sharing the pages without feeling crowded. Supported by the strong artwork Travel Foreman, Animal Man has the makings of modern classic, one well worth new readers’ time.

Supergirl

Of the numerous Superman-related titles that started with the reboot, Supergirl is by far the most new reader-friendly of the bunch. Not only does the book expect the audience to know nothing about the new DC universe, the main character doesn’t either.

The title opens with Supergirl crash landing on Earth, not sure how she got there. She’s scared, confused, and only knows how to speak the native language of her home world Krypton. Once she’s attacked by an investigation unit, she, as well as the reader, learn what powers she has now that she’s on Earth.

As far as introductions to the new DC universe go, the journey of a fish-out-of-water like Supergirl will no doubt provide one of the best reader surrogates. Her history is completely blank here, and writers Mike Johnson and Michael Green do a great job of conveying her fear and confusion. Anyone looking for a fresh start in the comic book world need look no further.

Batman

If there’s one character that should have no trouble attracting an audience, it’s Batman, and DC is clearly aware of this. Not counting related books, the Dark Knight is headlining four different series in the reboot. However, if the idea is to draw in new readers, and not just the same people who were already buying, then the best of the bunch is by far Scott Snyder’s Batman.

The title simply does everything right, giving readers new and old a look at everything that makes Bruce Wayne’s caped crusader who he is. His origin is presented in a non-intrusive manner, the characters closest to him are introduced with ease, and the importance of Gotham City as a character in its own right is emphasized.

In short, Snyder knows Batman, and knows exactly what to tell readers to get them invested in the character. The first issue also manages to end on a great cliffhanger, and readers who pick this book up are sure to find themselves reading for a while.

I, Vampire

Among the new 52 series DC has published, there are certainly some odd choices for ongoing titles. I, Vampire, at first glance, may seem to be little more than one such title, a cheap attempt to cash in on the vampire craze that continues in pop culture.

However, beneath the romantic trappings, inner monologues , and painted art style that is no doubt meant to attract Twilight and True Blood fans, there beats the undead heart of a truly intriguing horror comic.

For one, while the main characters are ex-lover vampires, the first issue makes it clear they’re far from friendly at the moment. One seeks to exterminate the rest of his kind, while the other wants to return vampires to a place of dominance in the world.

In short, this comic has the potential to be a genuine blockbuster with both Edward Cullen fans and horror aficionados alike. This is one title that surprisingly does manage to bring something for everyone, and is worth checking out.