The best mythology comics are, at the top,The Sandmanby Neil Gaiman,Thorby Walter Simonson,Wonder WomanetThe Wicked + The Divineby Kieron Gillen. This tier list classifies stories that draw on myths and pantheons according to their quality and inventiveness, from epic retellings to modern mythological fantasy. Facts (authors, publishers, dates) checked, no invented ratings.
Mythology has irrigated comics since their origins: Nordic gods, Greek pantheon, reinvented deities. This tier list brings together the series that best exploit this material – epic breath, intelligent rereading, coherent universe. Criterion: the success of the mythological story.
Editorial Ranks, Factsverified. Each entry refers to a site file when it exists.
Tier S: the great myths reinvented
The Sandmanby Neil Gaiman brings together all the mythologies of the world around the Dream — the mythological summit of the medium. THEThorby Walter Simonson (1983) is the absolute reference for Norse mythology in comics.Wonder Womandraws from the Greek pantheon since 1941, andThe Wicked + The Divineimagine gods reincarnated as pop stars.
Tier A: the living pantheons
American Gods(according to Gaiman) confronts old and new gods.The New Godsby Jack Kirby created an original mythology (Apokolips, Darkseid).Age of Bronzerecounts the Trojan War with rigor, andThe Immortal Thorby Al Ewing brilliantly renews the god of thunder.
Tier B: proofreading
Loki: Agent of Asgard, the youth seriesOlympians, the adaptation ofNorse Mythologyby Gaiman and theHerculesfrom Marvel offer varied approaches to the myth.
Tier C: mythological universes
God of War,Ares,Sandman: OvertureetMarvel: The Endcomplete the selection between video games, divine war and cosmogony.
Tier D: the curiosities
Ka-Zar,Beowulf(DC adaptation) andThe Eternalsby Kirby closes this tier list: more confidential, but very real, rereadings or mythological creations.
To remember
- Gaiman and Simonsondominate mythology in comics.
- Kirby created an original mythologywith the New Gods and the Eternals.
- Simonson's Thorconcentrates key sought-after numbers (Thor #337, 1st by Beta Ray Bill).
- Each entry refers to a site file when it exists.
Frequently asked questions
The Sandmanby Neil Gaiman is the reference for his blending of all mythologies. THEThorby Walter Simonson dominates the Nordic mythology side.
Some issues from his run are sought after, notably Thor #337 (first appearance of Beta Ray Bill), a key issue popular with collectors. Always check condition before purchasing.
SpeakThorby Simonson (epic Nordic mythology) orThe Sandman(mixed mythologies). Both exist in collections.
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