I LOVE Manga. It's much better than the crap Americna comic-book artists produce. I've probably spent about a thousand dollars on Manga books in the last five years, and I'm very proud of the huge collection I've built. I too like Manga better than Anime. In Anime, there's always so much filler and the pacing is off, but not in Manga. I like that they usually produce it unscensored here in America, unlike Anime. I think I collect about six series of Manga right now. (Though I only buy from Shonen Jump. They have the cheepest and best manga.)

Here are some of the series I collect:

Death Note

Number One in my book right now. It's so fast-paced and thrilling, even if there isn't a lot of action in it. If you haven't read it, go pick up a copy of volume one, you'll be hooked.

Dragon Ball and DBZ

Originally all called Dragon Ball. Great series, they just came out with the final volume of Z. (I have all of them.) It's much better than the long and drawn out anime, which I can't stand dubbed.

One Piece:

Though repetitive, its great action that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It has good morals too about dreams and overcoming obstacles. MUCH better than the crappy anime.

I'd reccomend all of those series, they're really really good, and all of them better than anime counterparts. (Granted, Death Note's anime doesn't premier until December.)