In 2024 I read an assortment of comic-books and graphic novels. As always, some were better than others. A handful stuck out in my mind as being especially fantastic. I wanted to spotlight those here as we look back at the year. In no particular order...
"Sunday," by Olivier Schrauwen
In my review of, "Sunday," I discuss how this thick book features a lot of nothing happening while so much also occurs. I know that sounds a bit strange, but, "Sunday," is a book you need to read if you enjoy quirky little yarns and fantastic artwork. Another masterpiece of a book by Schrauwen.
"Ultimate Spider-Man," by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto
Everyone and their mother has been raving about this comic, myself included. It features a grown-up Peter Parker who is married to Mary Jane and has some kids discovering whilst an adult how he was meant to become a hero when younger--and then doing so! The Ultimate Universe books have been pretty great but this Spidey-centric one is something special.
"The Power Fantasy," by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard
The first issue of, "The Power Fantasy," presents an alternative World where a handful of people contain the power of hundreds of Nuclear bombs--they can never come into conflict or we'll all die. That doesn't mean the series has lacked fascinating action or intrigue, however. Gillen and Wijingaard are creating a stupendous ongoing series and I can't wait to see where it goes.
"Plastic Man No More!" by by Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins, and additional art by Jacob Edgar
This four-issue mini-series just wrapped and expertly mixed body horror and humor into a wild blend. I loved the first issue and it stayed strong the whole way through. As a DC Black Label book, it did not have to hold back on any gruesome visuals either. A thoughtful treatise on life and death with some wild artwork, I loved this book.
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