Preacher Mans movie post got me thinking, so heres a question for the community: What are some of the best comics youve ever read? Mine would be: Batman: Year One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller. In these two volumes, Miller perfectly encapsulated Batmans story from literally beginning to end. Amazing stuff. DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke. A fascinating look at classic characters with a slightly modern sensibility coloring it. Gotham Central: Half a Life by Greg Rucka & Michael Lark. Never once when B:TAS came out did anyone think that Renee Montoya would end up as one of the most complex, interesting characters in DC, but Rucka did that for her. Brilliant slice of life storytelling mixed with a crime procedural. The Incredible Hulk: The Last Titan by Peter David & Dale Keown. The perfect ending to Davids run, with some of Keowns best artwork ever. The final confrontation between Bruce and The Hulk cemented everything David had done up to that point. Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross. One of, if not the best future stories Ive ever read, with the consequences of everyday superhumans illustrated vividly by Ross paintings. Lazarus by Greg Rucka & Michael Lark. Another collaboration from the team that made Renee Montoya unforgettable, now they have their own character to play with and tell her entire story from day one. The societal upheaval fascinates me. The Mighty Thor: I Whom The Gods Would Destroy by Jim Shooter & James Owlsley. The gamesmanship between Thor and Odin as relating to Thors fascination with Earth was never done better than here. Planetary by Warren Ellis & John Cassaday. I read through this entire series and was so caught up in the story that it wasnt until Greene showed up in the final act that I realized The Four were villanous expies of the Fantastic Four. Compelling storytelling and great art. Powers by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Avon Oeming. Personally, I think this is some of Bendis best work. There are the stereotypical rollercoaster stories, but theyre secondary to the characters and their lives. Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan & Niko Henrichon. Picked this up on a lark and ended up falling in love with it. Unique angle to the story, and an utterly heartbreaking ending. Saga by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples. One of the few comics Ive read in recent years that I wait impatiently for the next issue. The story has enthralled me since issue 1. The Sandman by Neil Gaiman & various artists. Granted, only perhaps half of it is a linear story, but its still some of the best storytelling that DC ever published, and the concept of The Endless is an intriguing way to look at motivations. Superman: Birthright by Mark Waid & Lenil Francis Yu. A compelling reboot of Man of Steel, with a pleasantly fresh perspective on Clarks transition into Superman. Superman: Red Son by Mark Millar, Dave Johnson & Killian Plunkett. As far as Im concerned, this is Millars finest work to date. One of the most original interpretations of Superman ever. Transmetropolitan by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson. In almost thirty years of reading comics, I dont think Ive ever read something so devastatingly honest as Spider Jerusalems trek through The City for Truth. Ultimate Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley, Stuart Immonen and Sara Pichelli. Bendis-ized, yes, but still a worthy reinterpretation of Spider-Man for modern times. Peters acceptance of his abilities and responsibilities leading to the ultimate(no pun intended) sacrifice, and then Miles taking up the mantle, are compelling stories. V For Vendetta by Alan Moore & Dave Lloyd. People always talk about Watchmen being part of the beginning of The Dark Age, but to my mind, this book is far more depressing in its portrayal of a world ground down by fascism. The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman & Charlie Adlard. I grant you that sometimes, it seems like Kirkman does things just to prove he can do them, but the constant pressure of survival has turned Rick Grimes into one of my favorite comic characters. X-23: Innocence Lost by Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost & Billy Tan. Laura may be the single most tragic character Ive found in recent years, and this exploration of Lauras upbringing is thoroughly heartrending. X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills by Chris Claremont & Brent Eric Anderson. Before Claremont went, you know, completely insane, he was one of the absolute best in the business, a fact seldom better illustrated than in this tale of blind faith out of control.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 15:52:58 +0000
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