The best comics of the 2010s are, at the top,Sagaby Brian K. Vaughan,Hawkeyeby Matt Fraction,The Visionby Tom King andMs. Marvelby G. Willow Wilson. This tier list ranks the major series of the decade according to their quality and influence, between flourishing indie and reinvented superheroes. Facts (authors, publishers, dates) checked, no invented ratings.
The 2010s saw the explosion of independent comics (Image in head) and the renewal of superheroes by a new generation of authors. This tier list ranks the flagship series of the decade according to their quality and their impact. Most are still published in collections, therefore easy to discover.
Editorial Ranks, Factsverified. Each entry refers to a site file when it exists.
Tier S: the flagships of the decade
Sagais the great indie success of the 2010s, multi-awarded.Hawkeyereinvents the intimate superhero comic.The Visionis a chilling suburban tragedy, andMs. Marvelcreates an immediately cult heroine, reflecting a new generation of readers.
Tier A: superheroes reinvented
Immortal Hulktransforms the character into metaphysical horror.Mister Miraclemeditate on depression,Batmanby Snyder relaunches the New 52, andEast of Westunfolds its apocalyptic western.
Tier B: the daring indie
Sex Criminals,Paper Girls,The Wicked + The DivineetBitch Planetembody the inventiveness of the Image of the 2010s.
Tier C: cult series
Deadly Class,Southern Bastards,Go downetMonstercomplete the selection with strong universes and a great diversity of tones.
Tier D: SF nuggets
Injection,TreesetBlack Scienceby Rick Remender closes this tier list: demanding and inventive SF, a notch below the peaks.
To remember
- Brian K. Vaughan and the Image stabledominate the indie of the decade.
- Tom King, Al Ewing and Matt Fractionreinvent the superhero.
- Most are still publishedin collections, ideal for discovering.
- Each entry refers to a site file when it exists.
Frequently asked questions
Sagais unanimous on the indie side. For superheroes,Hawkeye,The VisionetImmortal Hulkdominate the decade.
Yes. Most start a new cycle and can be read without prerequisites, in collections still published. Ms. Marvel and Saga are excellent entry points.
Some #1s (Saga #1, Ms. Marvel #1) are sought after, but many recent series are very well printed: rarity is not guaranteed. Always check the actual rating.
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