Collector of Comic Books
Comic Books taught me how to read, opened my mind to new worlds and possibilities, and led me to meet some pretty cool characters off the page. They’ve been a staple in my life form when I saw Batman leap off the screen and into my imagination as kid, and ever since then, there’s been no turning back.
From working in a comic shop, being part of a publishing company, and running a booth at San Diego Comic-Con, my time in the industry has been a wild one, but one I’ve been proud to be a part of. So, if I’m not working on your newest project you’ll probably find me flipping through the panels and pages of a floppy searching for hope and inspiration in some good ol’ American mythology.
But, if you’re new to comics and don’t know where to start, scroll down for my top picks of last year. As Stan Lee would say…Excelsior!
Top 6 of 2023
#1. World’s Finest
If you want your super heroes just like the Saturday morning cartoons you watched as a kid, then look no further. Featuring DC’s best and brightest, super star creative team Mark Waid and Dan Mora make this book soar to heights only Superman , Batman, and all their super friends can reach.
#2. Dark Knights of Steel
If Game of Thrones meets the DC universe sounds like the kind of content you’ve been craving then saddle up to this stellar dark fantasy series from Tom Taylor and Yasmine Putri. It’s medieval Mayhem with twists at every turn of the page in this ‘elseworlds’ tale fit for the dark ages.
#3. Scarlet Witch
Magic and mischief is more your jam? Then get ready to be bewitched by Marvel’s relaunch of Scarlet Witch as Wanda sets up shop opening her doors to whomever needs her powers the most. This series will cast a spell over any fan wanting to know more about this marvelous mistress of magic.
#4. Immortal Thor
The god of thunder is back with a vengeance in this continuity spanning extravaganza featuring callbacks spanning all of Thor’s history. Writer Jason Aaron strikes hard and fast like lightning against Thor’s mythology, tying together his mightiest allies and his fearsome foes in a series that looks to stand the test of time.
#5. Fire Power
Coming to end soon, this series is Iron Fist meets the Karate Kid, from Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman. Get ready to catch fire with this dynamite book that’s worth the price of admission alone for Chris Samnee’s art. Do yourself a favor and burn through this book as soon as you can.
#6. Local Man
An homage to the early 90’s ‘extreme’ comics boom, Local Man deals with the fall out, or just fall, of washed up hero Crossjack decades after he hangs up his suit. This is a story with humor, mystery, action, and more for the people who keep fighting no matter how many times life knocks them down…even if it hurts.