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Issues
#1
Issue #1
Jan 22, 2003
★ 5.0
2
The start of the most successful superhero universe outside of Marvel and DC.
#1
Days Gone Bye, Pt. 1
Oct 08, 2003
★ 5.0
3
Launched the zombie phenomenon that dominated pop culture for a decade.
#1
Chapter One
Mar 14, 2012
★ 5.0
4
A sci-fi fantasy epic that brought thousands of new readers to comics.
#1
Issue #1
Nov 04, 2015
★ 4.5
5
Marjorie Liu's lushly illustrated epic that redefined modern fantasy world-building.
#1
Chapter One: There Will Be Blood
May 07, 2014
6
A gripping serial killer mystery set in a town that breeds monsters.
#1
Once Again; 1-2-3-4
The Wicked + The Divine (2014)
Jun 18, 2014
7
Blended pop stardom with mythology in a visually stunning series.
#1
Issue #1
Oct 08, 2014
8
A fantasy series that explores what happens *after* the hero returns home.
#1
One: Out of the Wasteland
Mar 27, 2013
10
A sprawling sci-fi western that showcased Jonathan Hickman's world-building.
#1
Welcome To Black Hammer
Jul 20, 2016
11
Jeff Lemire's love letter to superhero history through a deconstructive lens.
#1
Taster's Choice, Part 1 of 5
Jun 03, 2009
12
A quirky, high-concept hit that proved how diverse indie stories could be.
#1
Suzie Down in the Quiet
Sep 25, 2013
13
An adult comedy-drama that used its wild premise to tell a human story.
#1
Book One: Family
Lazarus (TPB) (Trade Paperback, 2013)
Oct 09, 2013
14
Greg Rucka's grounded dystopian future led by the warrior Forever Carlyle.
#1
Issue #1
Nov 13, 2013
15
A supernatural reimagining of Lewis and Clark's expedition across America.
#1
Book ONE
The Nice House on the Lake (2021)
Jun 01, 2021
16
A masterclass in modern psychological horror and suspense.
#1
Vol. 1: Rainbow Sprinkles
Jun 20, 2018
18
An anthology horror series that used an unsettling mascot to tell dark tales.
#1
Chapter One: The End of the World
The Department of Truth (2020)
Sep 30, 2020
★ 5.0
19
A chilling exploration of conspiracy theories that became a modern classic.
#1
1: The Party (Fantasy Heartbreaker, Part One)
Dec 05, 2018
20
Described as 'Goth Jumanji,' it explored the trauma of tabletop RPGs.
#1
The Angel of Archer's Peak Part One
Something is Killing the Children (2019)
Sep 04, 2019
21
A modern horror sensation that became an instant collector's key.
#1
Heartland; Baptism by Fire!
Feb 22, 2023
★ 4.5
24
A meta-look at 90s superhero tropes and the aftermath of being a 'hero'.
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