mike
23 Series
Apr 7, 2026
Staff
Ranked
The Best One-and-Done Anthology Series
Series where you can jump in at any issue for a complete, self-contained story.
What If? (1977)
Marvel Comics
47 issues
1
Explored alternate realities based on single changes to Marvel history.
Island (2015)
Image Comics
15 issues
2
A modern, oversized magazine featuring experimental indie serials.
Batman Black and White (1996)
DC Comics
4 issues
3
Short stories from elite creators focusing on the core of the Batman.
Kurt Busiek's Astro City (1996)
DC Comics
23 issues
5
Kurt Busiek's love letter to superhero history through human perspectives.
Flight (2005)
Random House
8 issues
6
A beautiful all-ages anthology focusing on imagination and adventure.
Solo (2004)
DC Comics
12 issues
7
Gave a single artist an entire issue to tell whatever stories they wanted.
Ice Cream Man (2018)
Image Comics
Collected Edition
11 issues
8
Every issue is a standalone horror story with a common theme.
2000 AD (1977)
Rebellion, IPC Magazines Ltd.
2489 issues
9
The British institution that introduced Judge Dredd and many others.
Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction (1975)
Marvel Comics
6 issues
10
Marvel's 70s attempt at sophisticated sci-fi adaptations.
Detective Comics (1937)
DC Comics
883 issues
11
Famous for the 'one-and-done' mystery format before decompression took over.
Negative Burn (1993)
Caliber Comics
50 issues
12
A critical darling anthology from the 90s indie scene.
Hellboy: Weird Tales (2003)
Dark Horse Comics
8 issues
13
Anthology stories from different artists in the Mignolaverse style.
A1 (1989)
Atomeka Press
6 issues
15
A high-end anthology that featured experimental work from major creators.
Popgun Anthology (2007)
Image Comics
4 issues
16
A massive, genre-defying anthology from Image Comics.
The Dreaming (1996)
DC Comics
60 issues
18
Anthology stories set within the world of Gaiman's Sandman.
Dark Horse Presents (1986)
Dark Horse Comics
162 issues
19
The premier indie anthology that launched dozens of famous characters.
Global Frequency (2002)
DC Comics
Limited Series
12 issues
20
Warren Ellis's high-tech thriller where every issue was a different mission.
Heavy Metal Magazine (1977)
Heavy Metal
320 issues
21
The adult sci-fi and fantasy anthology that influenced a generation.
Legends of the Dark Knight (1989)
DC Comics
36 issues
22
Showcased different creative teams telling standalone Batman stories.
Tales from the Crypt (1950)
Superior Publishers Limited
1 issue
23
The most famous EC horror title, known for its ironic twist endings.
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