The best mythology comics are, at the top,The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, Thor by Walter Simonson, Wonder Woman and The Wicked + The Divine by 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, Facts verified. 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, and The Wicked + The Divine imagine gods reincarnated as pop stars.
Tier A: the living pantheons
American Gods(according to Gaiman) confronts old and new gods.The New Gods by Jack Kirby created an original mythology (Apokolips, Darkseid).Age of Bronze recounts 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 series Olympians , the adaptation of Norse Mythology by Gaiman and the Hercules from Marvel offer varied approaches to the myth.
Tier C: mythological universes
God of War , Ares , Sandman: Overture and Marvel: The End complete the selection between video games, divine war and cosmogony.
Tier D: the curiosities
Ka-Zar , Beowulf (DC adaptation) and The Eternals by Kirby closes this tier list: more confidential, but very real, rereadings or mythological creations.
To remember
- Gaiman and Simonson dominate mythology in comics.
- Kirby created an original mythology with the New Gods and the Eternals.
- Simonson's Thor concentrates 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 Sandman by Neil Gaiman is the reference for his blending of all mythologies. THE Thor by 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.
Speak Thor by Simonson (epic Nordic mythology) or The Sandman(mixed mythologies). Both exist in collections.
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