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2024: A Year of Familiar Comfort and Unexpected Excellence in Comics
In 2024, comic readers found solace in familiar narratives. Surprisingly, many of these familiar stories were exceptionally well-executed and pushed creative boundaries. Navigating the sheer volume of weekly releases from major publishers, alongside graphic novels from various imprints, is a daunting task. This list highlights some of the year's most captivating titles.
A Few Preliminary Notes:
- Focus is primarily on Marvel and DC, with a few exceptions.
- Only series with at least 10 issues are included. Therefore, newer titles like Ultimates, Absolute Batman, recent X-Men relaunches, and Aaron's Ninja Turtles are excluded.
- The ranking considers the entire run of each series, not just 2024 releases. Exceptions are Jed McKay's Moon Knight and Joshua Williamson's Robin.
- Anthologies like Action Comics and Batman: The Brave and the Bold are omitted due to their varied creative teams.
Table of Contents
- Batman: Zdarsky Run
- Nightwing by Tom Taylor
- Blade + Blade: Red Band
- Vengeance of the Moon Knight + Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu
- Outsiders
- Poison Ivy
- Batman and Robin by Joshua Williamson
- Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver
- The Flash Series by Simon Spurrier
- The Immortal Thor by Al Ewing
- Venom + Venom War
- John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America
- Ultimate X-men by Peach Momoko
Reviews:
Batman: Zdarsky Run
A technically impressive but ultimately underwhelming comic. The fight against the "wrong" Batman proved tedious, except for a noteworthy Joker-centric arc.
Nightwing by Tom Taylor
A strong start that unfortunately faltered towards the end, bogged down by filler issues. Despite its flaws, it contained moments of brilliance.
Blade + Blade: Red Band
A successful adaptation of the Daywalker into a fast-paced, action-packed comic.
Vengeance of the Moon Knight + Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu
A mixed bag, hampered by rushed storytelling and underdeveloped character arcs. Hopes remain for future installments to rectify these issues.
Outsiders
A Planetary reimagining within the DC Universe, featuring heavy-handed meta-commentary that ultimately becomes predictable.
Poison Ivy
A surprisingly long-running series with a unique psychedelic charm, offering moments of both brilliance and uneven pacing.
Batman and Robin by Joshua Williamson
A compelling coming-of-age story exploring father-son dynamics, though not quite reaching the heights of Williamson's previous Robin series.
Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver
A charming and visually appealing comic from Dark Horse, prioritizing simplicity and emotional resonance over experimentation.
The Flash Series by Simon Spurrier
A complex and challenging read, rewarding those willing to engage with its intricate narrative.
The Immortal Thor by Al Ewing
A potentially rewarding but slow-burn series, held together by Ewing's established narrative threads and stunning artwork.
Venom + Venom War
A chaotic and intensely engaging series.
John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America
A masterful first part contrasted by a weaker second, showcasing both Spurrier's brilliance and tendency towards overstuffed narratives.
Ultimate X-men by Peach Momoko
A unique blend of manga, psychological horror, and X-Men, elevated by Momoko's consistent artistic talent.
