2024: A Year of Familiar Comfort and Unexpected Excellence in Comics
In 2024, comic readers found satisfaction in familiar narratives. Surprisingly, many of these familiar stories excelled, pushing creative boundaries. Navigating the sheer volume of weekly comics from major publishers, plus the diverse range of graphic novels, is a daunting task. This curated list highlights some of the year's most captivating reads.
A Few Preliminary Notes:
Table of Contents
Reviews:
Batman: Zdarsky Run
A technically impressive but ultimately underwhelming comic. The fight against the wrong Batman proved tedious, except for a standout Joker-centric arc.
Nightwing by Tom Taylor
A strong start that faltered towards the end, burdened by filler issues. Despite a disappointing conclusion, it contained moments of brilliance.
Blade + Blade: Red Band
A successful adaptation of the Daywalker mythos into a thrilling, action-packed comic.
Vengeance of the Moon Knight + Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu
A mixed bag, hampered by rushed plot points and underdeveloped character arcs. Hopes remain for future installments to rectify these issues.
Outsiders
A Planetary reimagining seamlessly integrated into the DC Universe. While the meta-commentary is predictable, it doesn't detract from the overall quality.
Poison Ivy
A surprisingly long-running series (30+ issues) with a consistent psychedelic charm, despite occasional uneven pacing.
Batman and Robin by Joshua Williamson
A compelling coming-of-age story exploring father-son dynamics and self-discovery, though not quite reaching the heights of Williamson's previous Robin series.
Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver
A charming and visually appealing comic, prioritizing heartwarming storytelling over experimental narratives.
The Flash Series by Simon Spurrier
A complex and challenging read, rewarding perseverance with a unique and unpredictable narrative.
The Immortal Thor by Al Ewing
A potentially rewarding but slow-burn series, captivating despite its occasionally tedious pacing, thanks to stunning artwork and intriguing long-term narrative threads.
Venom + Venom War
A chaotic and intensely compelling read, leaving a lasting impact.
John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America
A masterpiece in its first part, but the second part falls short. Despite its flaws, Spurrier's portrayal of Constantine remains brilliant.
Ultimate X-men by Peach Momoko
A unique blend of manga, psychological horror, and the X-Men, elevated by Momoko's consistent and stunning artwork.
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