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Cover from The Best One-and-Done Anthology Series
Cover from The Best One-and-Done Anthology Series

The Best One-and-Done Anthology Series

versedb 23 Series Apr 7, 2026
Staff Ranked
Series where you can jump in at any issue for a complete, self-contained story.

Series

Dark Horse Presents (1986)

Dark Horse Comics

162 issues

1

The premier indie anthology that launched dozens of famous characters.

Legends of the Dark Knight (1989)

DC Comics

36 issues

2

Showcased different creative teams telling standalone Batman stories.

Flight (2005)

Random House

8 issues

3

A beautiful all-ages anthology focusing on imagination and adventure.

Tales from the Crypt (1950)

Superior Publishers Limited

1 issue

4

The most famous EC horror title, known for its ironic twist endings.

The Dreaming (1996)

DC Comics

60 issues

5

Anthology stories set within the world of Gaiman's Sandman.

Solo (2004)

DC Comics

12 issues

6

Gave a single artist an entire issue to tell whatever stories they wanted.

Hellboy: Weird Tales (2003)

Dark Horse Comics

8 issues

7

Anthology stories from different artists in the Mignolaverse style.

Creepy (1964)

Warren

146 issues

8

The classic Warren horror anthology that defined the genre.

Global Frequency (2002)

Limited Series

DC Comics

12 issues

9

Warren Ellis's high-tech thriller where every issue was a different mission.

Detective Comics (1937)

DC Comics

883 issues

10

Famous for the 'one-and-done' mystery format before decompression took over.

Kurt Busiek's Astro City (1996)

DC Comics

23 issues

11

Kurt Busiek's love letter to superhero history through human perspectives.

Popgun Anthology (2007)

Image Comics

4 issues

12

A massive, genre-defying anthology from Image Comics.

Ice Cream Man (2018)

Collected Edition

Image Comics

11 issues

13

Every issue is a standalone horror story with a common theme.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977)

Heavy Metal

320 issues

14

The adult sci-fi and fantasy anthology that influenced a generation.

Negative Burn (1993)

Caliber Comics

50 issues

15

A critical darling anthology from the 90s indie scene.

Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction (1975)

Marvel Comics

6 issues

16

Marvel's 70s attempt at sophisticated sci-fi adaptations.

What If? (1977)

Marvel Comics

47 issues

17

Explored alternate realities based on single changes to Marvel history.

Batman Black and White (1996)

DC Comics

4 issues

18

Short stories from elite creators focusing on the core of the Batman.

2000 AD (1977)

Rebellion, IPC Magazines Ltd., Fleetway, Egmont Publishing (UK)

2492 issues

19

The British institution that introduced Judge Dredd and many others.

Island (2015)

Image Comics

15 issues

20

A modern, oversized magazine featuring experimental indie serials.

Mome (2005)

Fantagraphics

22 issues

21

A high-art alternative comics anthology from Fantagraphics.

Eerie (1966)

Warren

139 issues

22

A companion to Creepy, featuring legendary art and twisted tales.

A1 (1989)

Atomeka Press

6 issues

23

A high-end anthology that featured experimental work from major creators.

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