Ranking the best comics of 2024: Marvel, DC, and All-In-Ones

2024: A Year of Familiar Comfort and Unexpected Excellence in Comics

2024 saw readers gravitate towards familiar narratives. Surprisingly, many of these familiar stories were exceptionally well-executed and pushed creative boundaries. Navigating the sheer volume of weekly comics from major publishers, along with the diverse range of graphic novels, is a monumental task. This list highlights some of the year's standout titles.

A Few Notes Before We Begin:

• Focus: Primarily Marvel and DC, with a few exceptions.
• Minimum Issue Count: Series needed at least 10 issues to be considered. This excludes newer titles.
• Overall Ranking: The ranking considers all issues, not just those released in 2024. Exceptions: Jed McKay's Moon Knight and Joshua Williamson's Robin.
• Anthologies Excluded: Due to varied authorship (Action Comics, Batman: The Brave and the Bold).

Table of Contents

• Batman: Zdarsky Run
• Nightwing by Tom Taylor
• Blade + Blade: Red Band
• Vengeance of the Moon Knight + Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu
• Outsiders
• Poison Ivy
• Batman and Robin by Joshua Williamson
• Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver
• The Flash Series by Simon Spurrier
• The Immortal Thor by Al Ewing
• Venom + Venom War
• John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America
• Ultimate X-men by Peach Momoko

Reviews:

Batman: Zdarsky Run

Technically impressive, but ultimately a dull and forgettable comic, except for a compelling Joker-centric arc.

Nightwing by Tom Taylor

A strong start, but later issues bogged down in filler. While containing moments of brilliance, it fell short of its potential.

Blade + Blade: Red Band

A successful adaptation of the Daywalker into a thrilling, action-packed comic.

Vengeance of the Moon Knight + Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu

A mixed bag, with missed opportunities and underdeveloped characters. Hopes remain for future installments.

Outsiders

A Planetary reimagining within the DC Universe. While featuring meta-commentary, it becomes predictable.

Poison Ivy

A surprisingly long-running series with a unique psychedelic charm.

Batman and Robin by Joshua Williamson

A compelling story about growing up, father-son relationships, and self-discovery.

Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver

A charming and visually appealing comic from Dark Horse, emphasizing simplicity and warmth.

The Flash Series by Simon Spurrier

A complex and challenging read, rewarding those willing to engage with its intricate narrative.

The Immortal Thor by Al Ewing

A potentially rewarding but slow-burn series with stunning artwork.

Venom + Venom War

A chaotic, powerful, and inspiring read.

John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America

A masterpiece in its first part, but the second part falters. Despite its flaws, Constantine's portrayal remains brilliant.

Ultimate X-men by Peach Momoko

A unique blend of manga, psychological horror, and the X-Men, beautifully illustrated.