From superheroes to indie darlings, these were the comic series in 2015 that just couldn’t be missed.
It wasn’t easy to pick just 30!
This past year was an exceptional one for comics.
So narrowing down the best comics of 2015 to even 30 was a daunting task.
I gave myself some rules:
I didnt want to be redundant.
So I tried to have publisher, genre, and creator balance in what I picked.
When choosing books for the list, I went with gut reactions more than anything else.
What can I add to the conversation about them?
And thats why there are some obvious omissions from this list.
But rest assured, they remain incredible books.
That said, here, without reservation, are the 30 best comics I read in 2015. then have I got the comic for you.
And from there, Henni is transported into a great, classic adventure.
This was a solid first volume, and I look forward to reading more of the story.
Henni is also available on Amazon.
Theres a fine line between respectfully honoring influential work and making a shitty duplicate of influential work.
The reality is Ive never seen a superhero comic like this before.
Coprais also available on Amazon.
28.The Bigger Bang(IDW Publishing)
Vassilis Gogtzilas is a madman.
I just scrolled through every page muttering oh man to myself.
Im still a little tingly thinking about it.
The Bigger Bangis also available on Amazon.
The dialogue is heavily stylized, very distinct and with an almost manic patter.
That might be detrimental in the hands of another artist, but McClarens art only makes it better.
Hopeless Savagesis also available on Amazon.
26.Shaft(Dynamite Entertainment)
Shaftwas another outstanding creative team that fit well together.
This Shaft wasnt the blaxploitation movie hero.
This was a really good comic.
you’ve got the option to buyShaft Volume 1: A Complicated Manon Amazon.
Mox Nox is also available on Amazon.
I made a resolution last year to start reading more manga, andAssassination Classroomtotally validated that decision.
Assassination Classroomis also available on Amazon.
it’s possible for you to also getPrinceless: Be Yourselfon Amazon.
But even with that being great, issue #4 stands out.
BuyWe Are Robin Volume 1: The Vigilante Businesson Amazon.
21.No Mercy(Image Comics)
Teenagers are grating and annoying and generally suck.
Capturing that essence in a way that isnt grating or disingenuous is almost impossible, though.
you might buyNo Mercy Volume 1on Amazon.
20.Descender(Image Comics)
Dustin Nguyen should be a superstar.
Descenderis also available on Amazon.
You cant tell me that seeing him on a Flash comic wouldnt be incredible.
Vinland Sagais also available on Amazon.
18.Wilds End/Wilds End: The Enemy Within(BOOM!
Culbard will sneak up on you.
THROW THAT ON MY PULL LIST!
Wilds EndisWar of the Worldsif it happened in the countryside of anthropomorphic Edwardian England.
Listen, I get that that metaphor was strained, but trust me, you should checkWilds Endout.
Wilds Endis available on Amazon.
First of all, the main bad guy for the series was revealed to be Prometheus.
1: Outis available on Amazon.
The story was inspired by a photograph of two Burmese child soldiers smoking a cigarette.
The Divineis also available on Amazon.
At least, its high fantasy now.
And there are ::counts:: craptwomore.
Oh god…am I a furry?
The Autumnlands: Tooth and Clawis also available on Amazon.
ItsGauntlet, but also a comic book about how great basketball is.
Seriously, Bosmas in-game scenes are so real that I ended up cheering when the book was done.
There werent many comics this year that were more fun to read than this one.
*Judging by how frequently I listen to the entirety ofBad, it is very likely.
Fantasy Sportsis also available on Amazon.
No publisher has been as consistently good in 2015 as Valiant has.
But none of them were as good as the one they started the year with.
And it was loaded with fanservice literally everyone from the Valiant Universe showed up in the story.
The Valiantis available on Amazon.
you’ve got the option to orderPrez Vol.
you’ve got the option to orderJughead Vol.
Its sweet in a completely unexpected way, and hilarious in a completely expected one.
Wuvable Oafis also available on Amazon.
BuyStar Wars: Darth Vader Vol.
The book feels like a throwback to 80s teen adventure movies likeGooniesorAdventures in Babysittingwithout ever being referential of them.
Odd Schnozz and the Odd Squadis also available on Amazon.
7.The Private Eye(Panel Syndicate)
Theres been a lot of innovation in comics this year.
Also the nice thing aboutThe Private Eyeis that its crazy good.
Hooray coffee table book!).
The book was fascinating as a story and stunning as a piece of comic art.
5.March: Book Two(Top Shelf Comics)
Congressman John Lewis is a national treasure.
March: Book Twois also available on Amazon.
Youngs art is classically cartoony, and sharply contrasts with the savagery he shows on the page.
Its stunning work, and one of the most emotionally affecting comics I read all year.
Nanjing: The Burning Cityis available on Amazon.
3.Step Aside, Pops(Drawn & Quarterly)
Kate Beaton is brilliant.
BuyStep Aside, Popson Amazon.
you’ve got the option to pre-orderOmega Men: The Complete Serieson Amazon.
you might buyTwo Brotherson Amazon.
