2024 Comics Ranked: Marvel, DC, More

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

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

A Few Preliminary Notes:

• Focus is primarily on Marvel and DC, with a few exceptions.
• Only series with at least 10 issues are included.
• Rankings consider the entire series, not just 2024 releases. Exceptions: Jed McKay's Moon Knight and Joshua Williamson's Robin.
• Anthologies (e.g., Action Comics, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) are excluded due to multiple authors.

Table of Contents:

• Batman: Zdarsky's 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's Run

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

Nightwing by Tom Taylor

A strong start, but later issues bogged down in filler. Could have been a classic, but settled for average.

Blade + Blade: Red Band

A successful adaptation of the Blade action-horror aesthetic into comic form.

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

A mixed bag, hampered by rushed plot points and underdeveloped character arcs.

Outsiders

A Planetary reimagining within the DC universe, featuring predictable meta-commentary.

Poison Ivy

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

Batman and Robin by Joshua Williamson

A solid coming-of-age story exploring father-son dynamics.

Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver

A charming, heartwarming comic with a focus on simplicity and beauty.

The Flash Series by Simon Spurrier

A complex and challenging read, rewarding for those willing to engage with its intricacies.

The Immortal Thor by Al Ewing

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

Venom + Venom War

A chaotic and intense series that leaves a lasting impact.

John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America

A strong first half contrasts sharply with a weaker second half, though Constantine's characterization remains excellent.

Ultimate X-Men by Peach Momoko

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